Friday, April 24, 2026

Weekly Schedule: April 26 - May 1

SUNDAY, 4/26


MONDAY, 4/27
5:30-10pm - Student Chor Tech

TUESDAY, 4/28
5:30-10pm - Student Chor Tech

WEDNESDAY, 4/29
Cap & Gown!
5:30-10pm - Student Chor Tech

THURSDAY, 4/30
7:30pm - Student Choreography performance!

FRIDAY, 5/1
1:00pm - Day 2 of MT/Performance 091s
2:00pm - Tech/Design 091s (Tech Classroom)
7:30pm - Student Choreography performance!

Tech/Design 091s - Friday, May 1st

As indicated in the 091 syllabus, 091s for Tech/Design majors will be held on Friday afternoon, May 1st up in the Tech Classroom. These time slots are an opportunity to talk about how your semester went, get and give feedback with the faculty, review your resumes and portfolios, and plan classes and show assignments for the future.

If you have a conflict with a time slot, please let Nicki know and/or try to switch with someone!

* If you're not a major but have worked on shows and would like feedback or design/tech resume help, please email Nicki (nfrechette@ric.edu)

TECH CLASSROOM

  • 1:00pm - Abbey L
  • 1:20pm - Molly
  • 1:40pm - Jordan
  • 2:10pm - Abby M
  • 2:30pm - Kaylee
  • 2:50pm - Brady
  • 3:10pm - Hannah
  • 3:30pm - Andrew
  • Wednesday, April 22, 2026

    Sign up for Voice Juries!

     The sign up sheet for Voice Juries is up and located outside of Don St. Jean's office. Thank you!

    091 Performnce/Musical Theatre Appointments for Friday 4/24/2026

     SCHEDULE FOR 091 JURIES(Performance/Musical Theatre)

    ***Please bring 091 Punch Card to your jury***


    FRIDAY April 24th Billie Ann Burrill Movement/Rehearsal space

    1:00 Tracy Lee Allard

    1:10 Kayla Botelho

    1:20 Ethan Brittsan

    1:30 Ruby Costa

    1:40 Allison Hall

    1:50 BREAK

    2:00 Chris DePina

    2:10 Korina Daniels 

    2:20 Jasson DeLeon

    2:30 Maggie Doncaster

    2:40 Marlyn Dunlop

    2:50 BREAK 

    3:00 Jeffrey Gonzalez

    3:10 Caroline Francisco

    3:20 Avery Kuznar

    3:30 Brianna Lawrence

    3:40 Leilani Lavallee

    3:50 Shawn T. Simmons


    Monday, April 20, 2026

    ACTF For Spring Semester 2026

    Hello all --

    We had a tremendous semester of shows.

    Here are the ACTF nominations for every production:

    Underdog (from Pat and Alan Hawkridge -- their recommendations are for self-nominations, since blizzard aftermath made formal ACTF response not possible):

    IRENE RYAN - Maggie Doncaster
    MERIT AWARD FOR PROPERTIES Molly McCrone
    MERIT AWARD FOR STAGE MANAGEMENT Rey Plante
    MERIT AWARD FOR UNDERDOG Outstanding Cast Ensemble
    MERIT AWARD FOR UNDERDOG: Outstanding Production Staff  


    DNA (from Ted Clement and Jay Are Adams):

    IRENE RYAN - Kayla Botelho
    MERIT AWARD FOR DNA Outstanding Cast Ensemble
    MERIT AWARD FOR DNA Outstanding Production Staff  
    MERIT AWARD FOR DIRECTING Mariana Villa-Jaramillo


    Jesus Christ Superstar (from Linda and Luke Sutherland):

    IRENE RYAN - Avery Kuznar
    MUSICAL THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP - Marcos Mendoza-Cabrera
    MERIT AWARD FOR JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Outstanding Cast Ensemble
    MERIT AWARD FOR STAGE MANAGEMENT - Jordan Donovan
    MERIT AWARD FOR DANCE CAPTAIN - Rebecca DeVivo
    MERIT AWARD FOR SCENIC AND LIGHT DESIGNS - Alexander P. Sprague
    MERIT AWARD FOR PROJECTION DESIGN - Alexander P. Sprague and Samuel F. Wright
    MERIT AWARD FOR JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Outstanding Production Staff





    ACTF for JCS

     Congratulations to everyone on an amazing production of Jesus Christ Superstar!!!

    Please find the ACTF response nominations below:


    IRENE RYAN - Avery Kuznar
    MUSICAL THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP - Marcos Mendoza-Cabrera
    MERIT AWARD FOR JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Outstanding Cast Ensemble
    MERIT AWARD FOR STAGE MANAGEMENT - Jordan Donovan
    MERIT AWARD FOR DANCE CAPTAIN - Rebecca DeVivo
    MERIT AWARD FOR SCENIC AND LIGHT DESIGNS - Alexander P. Sprague
    MERIT AWARD FOR PROJECTION DESIGN - Alexander P. Sprague and Samuel F. Wright
    MERIT AWARD FOR JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - Outstanding Production Staff  

    Friday, April 17, 2026

    Weekly Schedule: April 17 - 24

    FRIDAY, 4/17
    8:00am -  Jesus Christ Superstar cast/crew call
    10:00am - Jesus Christ Superstar performance #2 (school show)
    5:30pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar cast/crew call
    7:30pm - Jesus Christ Superstar performance #3
    9:30pm - ACTF Response for JCS

    SATURDAY, 4/18
    11:00am -  Jesus Christ Superstar cast/crew call
    1:00pm - Jesus Christ Superstar performance #4
    (dinner at Donovan)
    6:00pm -  Jesus Christ Superstar cast/crew back to the theatre
    7:30pm - Jesus Christ Superstar performance #5

    SUNDAY, 4/19
    11:00am -  Jesus Christ Superstar cast/crew call
    1:00pm - Jesus Christ Superstar performance #6


    MONDAY, 4/20


    TUESDAY, 4/21


    WEDNESDAY, 4/22


    THURSDAY, 4/23


    FRIDAY, 4/24
    1:00pm - Day 1 of MT/Performance 091s





    Sunday, April 12, 2026

    Audition Opportunity

     

    SEEKING SKILLED VOCALISTS


    Performers must be able to read music. We are looking for actors/singers who can fit their sound into the fabric of the choir/ensemble AND sing like a soloist when needed. Actors who have choral or a Capella experience are encouraged to audition. 
    Seeking performers for OCTET; the critically acclaimed a cappella musical by Dave Malloy. Directed by Bari Robinson, with Musical Direction by Jeff Christmas, and Movement Direction from Ben Wheelwright. Octet is part of the 2026 Portland Theater Festival season, a three-show summer season of professional contemporary theater performed across Portland, Maine. PTF Founder and Artistic Director is Dave Register. Managing Director is Jenn London. Casting by Kendall Cooper. 

    "In a quiet room, eight strangers gather in a support group for internet addiction, each searching for clarity, connection, and a way back to themselves. What unfolds is a haunting and exhilarating a cappella musical—an intricate, deeply human portrait of isolation, longing, and the search for meaning in a digital age. Octet asks what we lose when we drift from one another—and what it might take to return."

    First Rehearsal: o/a July 1st 2026                                    
    First Performance: July 23 2026                                       
    Last Performance: August 9th 2026                                 
    Compensation: AEA special appearance rate, or $1750 flat rate for non-union
    Audition Info: In person auditions will be in Portland, ME on SATURDAY May 2nd and SUNDAY May 3rd and self-tape submissions will also be accepted. 
    *Local Hires Preferred. Limited Housing is available for out of town actors. 
    *Both AEA and non-union talent of all ethnicities are encouraged to submit. 

    CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES (breakdown and ideal singing ranges): 
    • Jessica (Soprano 1, G3-A5)- white. Young to middle aged. Went viral on social media in the wrong way
    • Henry (Bass 1, C2-F#4), young to middle aged - addicted to all games that have to do candy 
    • Paula (Alto 2, D#3-D5), middle aged- Leader of the group. Has trouble with her husband
    • Velma (Soprano 2, F3-F5), young- into tarot cards and the occult. She has curves
    • Ed (Bass 2, B1-D4), older with a very deep singing voice- looking for love
    • Karly (Alto 1, F3-D5), young- looking for love
    • Toby (Tenor 1, C2-A4), young- angsty, has thoughts about conspiracies
    • Marvin (Tenor 2 C2-G#4)young or middle aged, energetic- Scientist. He’s seen God, he thinks

    **PLEASE NOTE** Performers must be able to read music. We are looking for actors/singers who can fit their sound into the fabric of the choir/ensemble AND sing like a soloist when needed. Actors who have choral or a Capella experience are encouraged to audition. All roles are 18+; otherwise the ages for parts are relatively open, so we are looking to audition a wide variety of people with excellent musical skills. All roles are open ethnicity except Jessica.

    To submit please send a Headshot and resume (or current photo), along with requested info below to: 
    Email: KendallCooperCasting@gmail.com // Subject Line: PTF 2026 - OCTET
    Name:
    Phone Number: 
    Email Address: 
    City and State of Residence: 
    Union? (AEA or non union): 
    Vocal Part and/or Range: 
    Character(s) you are submitting for: 
    Are you available either May 2nd or 3rd for an in person audition in the Portland area?: 
    Please attach your performance resume and headshot. If headshot is not current please attach a current photo instead: 

    If you are interested / available in auditioning for this production, please submit your information as soon as possible. We will respond with detailed audition instructions. Please feel free to share and forward this casting notice! We appreciate your help in getting the word out to local performers!