Thursday, January 31, 2019

Job Opportunity

Trinity Rep is on the hunt to fill four positions: Properties Artisan, and Part-Time Properties Master – visit https://www.trinityrep.com/about/work-with-us/ for details!

Audition reminder!

Auditions for Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind are happening this Sunday!!


Sign up for a time slot in the MTD office before tomorrow (Friday) at 4pm! At 4pm I will be taking down the sign up sheet.


Tomorrow is also your last day to email Nicki to be on the "Do Not Cast" list.


Thank you!
~ Nicki

Monday, January 28, 2019

78 Intent Forms

Hello all ~

Just a reminder for anyone signed up for 178, 278, 378, or 478 that your Intent Forms are due to me today.


Crew assignments will be done on a first come, first serve basis and will be announced on the callboard and via email.


Thank you,
~ Nicki

Sunday, January 27, 2019

BETTE AND BOO FITTINGS

Thursday, January 31st:
11AM: Jared Nobrega
11:30AM: Tyler-Lynn Tavares

Special Guest!

We are excited to announce that we will have Tom Benoit on campus to talk to students tomorrow.
We will be meeting in the TechRoom (NCPA213) at 11:00ish for a conversation with him. It will likely stretch into the 12:00 hour (into the 110 class time).

I am encouraging everyone to come and meet this former student and learn about his adventures with Adirondak Scenic, Walt Disney, Michael Curry Designs, Universal Studios, etc...

~ Chris A.

Saturday, January 26, 2019

BETTE & BOO REHEARSAL SCHEDULE ~ 1/27/19 - 2/2/19

Sunday, January 27th: OFF BOOK DATE
1:30PM-4:30PM
6PM-10PM
Agenda:
1:30PM-2PM: Trial Scene
2PM-4:30PM: Work through end of Act 2
6PM-10PM: Stumble through entire show
Cast called: All called

ACTF
NO REHEARSAL JAN 28TH-FEB 2

Friday, January 25, 2019

In case you missed the meeting - Here are the important upcoming dates!


UPCOMING EVENTS
January 23rd – 12:00pm - Welcome Back Mtg* (Sapinsley)
            After this, ACTF information meeting and scene presentations to faculty
 
January 28th – 78 Practicum Intent forms due to Nicki!
 
January 28th – 7:30pm – ACTF Send off* (Roberts Hall)
            Cheer on everyone heading to the Conference as they present their scenes, songs, and projects!
 
February 3rd – 1:00-5:00PM – Growing Stage Auditions for Baby Go Blind… (Little Theatre)
Auditions are mandatory for all performance and musical theatre majors! Please sign up for a slot in the MTD office. If you can’t do the show, please audition and email Nicki to be on the “Do Not Cast” list by February 1st.
 
February 9th – 4:00pm – Growing Stage Callbacks. The callback list will be announced on the callboard.
 
February 9th and 10th – 10:00-3:00pm – Margolis Method Workshop. Ask Bill for details.
 
February 19th – 7:30pm – Open dress for The Marriage of Bette and Boo* (Forman Theatre)
 
February 24th – 7:00pm – Rehearsals begin for Rocky Horror
 
March 5th – 7:00pm – Rehearsals begin for Baby Go Blind...
 
March 11-15th – Spring Break!
 
March 24th and 31st – 1:00-4:00pm – Shakespeare Workshops with Christin Goff. Ask Bill for details.
 
April 8th – Applications due for 2019-2020 Growing Stage Director Slots
 
April 10th – 7:30pm – Open Dress rehearsal for Rocky Horror* (Roberts Hall)
 
April 28th –12:00-5:00pm - Auditions for 1st Fall Mainstage show (Little Theatre)
Auditions are mandatory for all performance and musical theatre majors! Please sign up for a slot in the MTD office. If you can’t do the show, please audition and email Nicki to be on the “Do Not Cast” list by April 26th.
 
May 1st – 78 Practicum Evaluation forms due to Nicki
 
May 2nd – 7:30pm - Open Dress for Baby Go Blind * (Forman Theatre)
 
May 6-May 11th – Beckie Menzie in residence. Ask Bill for details.
 
May 5th – 6:00pm – Call backs for Fall Mainstage show (Little Theatre)
 
May 11th – 7:30pm – Beckie Menzie performance as part of Performing Arts Series.
 
TBA – 091/ Special Talent Award Auditions
 
TBA – Senior Showcase*
* = Punch card event! You must have 7/10 punches to pass 091.
 

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Shakespeare In The Courtyard Cast List



Winter’s Tale Act 2 Scene3, directed by Michael Greene
            Paulina – Alondra Cruz
            Leontes – Dylan Bowden
            Antigonus – Jon Klos

Richard III Act 4 Scene 4, directed by Audrey Crawley
            Elizabeth – Michaela Pendola
            Margaret – Angelique Dina
            Duchess – Katlyn Dmohowski

The Tempest Act 3 Scene 1, Directed by Marisa Rebelo
            Ferdinand – Brayden Fanti
            Miranda – Alyssa Maitoza

The Merchant of Venice Act 1 Scene 2, directed by Marisa Rebelo
            Portia – Juliet Antonio
            Nerissa – Andrea Vargas

King Lear Act 3 Scene 7, directed by a surprise guest with assistance from Clay Thompson
            Gloucester – Clay Thompson
            Cornwall – Michael Greene
            2nd Servant – Georgerinna Farley
            Regan – Sam King

Macbeth Act 5, directed as a troupe
            Macbeth – Clay Thompson
            Macduff – Crespo Rosario
            Young Siward – Audrey Crawley
            Siward – Brooklyn Toli

Thank you to all who auditioned! Please contact your director or Clay Thompson if you have any questions.

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

BETTE & BOO - Fittings 1/25/19

Michaela Pendola: 10AM
Emily Fleet: 11AM
Dylan Bowden: 11:30AM

Summer Opportunity

GSI (Gamm Summer Intensive) is a four-week theater training program for high-school students from Rhode Island and Southern New England, focused on performing and learning Shakespeare.


They are currently looking for talented and passionate interns to join their program. Interns will receive a hands-on theatre education experience working at a professional theatre, as well as develop their skills in their desired field.


Intern positions include: Assistant Directors, Acting Coaches, Stage Managers, and Costume Designers. A small stipend is available. The internship runs from June 17th-August 2nd with some flexibility.


Interested? Contact Michael Greene or their Education and Outreach Coordinator, Kate Hanson, at kate@gammtheatre.org or her phone number, (401) 723-4266 ext. 122.

Sunday, January 20, 2019

BETTE AND BOO REHEARSAL CANCELLED

Hi Cast!

Our rehearsal today at Brown has been cancelled. Please stay safe in the snow!

- Nour

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Meeting Reminder

All Theatre Majors are required to attend the "Welcome Back!" meeting this Wednesday at 12pm in Sapinsley Hall. 

Please bring your punch cards! 

Following this general meeting, anyone attending ACTF this year should stay behind to discuss details of the Conference and then Irene Ryan participants should be prepared to present their scenes to the faculty.

Questions? Ask Nicki!

Thursday, January 17, 2019

The Marriage of Bette & Boo ~ Rehearsal Schedule ~ Week of 1/21/19

Monday, January 21st: 7PM-10PM

Agenda: Review Act 2

Cast called: All called

Tuesday, January 22nd: 7PM-10PM

Agenda: Work Act 1

Cast called: All called

Wednesday, January 23rd: 7PM-10PM

7PM: Emily Fleet, Matt Fagan, Alyssa Maitoza, Elijah Swain, Tyler-Lynn Tavares, Maria Cabral called
7:30PM: Jared Nobrega called
8:40PM: Victor Neto called

7-7:15—Warm up

7:15-7:30
*Act 1 Scene 9 *
Margaret, Doctor, Karl, Soot, Paul, Emily, Joan

7:30-8
Act 2, Scene 25—Father D, Margaret, Boo, Emily, Joan, Paul

8-8:30
Act 2, Scene 28—Father Donnally, Boo, Emily, Joan, Margaret

8:30-8:40—Break

8:40-8:50
Act 2 Scene 31—Matt, Emily

8:40-9
Act 2 Scene 30—Matt, Margaret, Paul, Soot, Karl

9-9:15
Act 2 Scene 26—Matt, Karl, Soot, Doctor

9:15-9:40
Act 2, Scene 29—Trial Scene, Matt, Paul, Boo

9:40-10
Act 1 Scene 10—Matt monologue—Movies

Act 1 Scene 15—Matt monologue—Mayor of Casterbridge


Thursday, January 24th:7PM-10PM
Agenda: Stumble Through
Cast called: All called

Sunday, January 27th: OFF BOOK DATE
1:30PM-4:30PM
6PM-10PM
Agenda: 1:30pm-2pm: Work Trial Scene
               2PM: Work through rest of Act 2
               6PM: Stumble Through Show
Cast called: All called

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Upcoming Event!

If you're not off to ACTF that week, check out this upcoming concert at RIC!


Monday, January 14, 2019

Bette & Boo - Rehearsal Schedule



Wednesday, January 16th: 2PM-5PM, 7PM-10PM
Agenda: Finish Blocking Act 1, Begin Act 2
Cast called: All called


Thursday, January 17th: 2PM-5PM, 7PM-10PM
Agenda: Finish Blocking Act 2
Cast called: All called


Sunday, January 20th: 6PM-10PM (REHEARSAL @ BROWN UNIVERSITY)
Agenda: Review Act 1
Cast called: All called


Sunday, January 13, 2019

The Marriage of Bette & Boo - Fittings/Measurements

Tuesday, January 15th:
Tyler-Lynn Tavares: 11AM


Friday, January 18th:
Emily Fleet: 10AM
Michaela Pendola: 10:30AM
Matt Fagan: 11AM
Maria Cabral: 11:30AM
Elijah Swain: 12:00PM
Alyssa Maitoza: 12:30PM
Tyler-Lynn Tavares: 1:45PM

Monday, January 7, 2019

Growing Stage Auditions!


Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
(30 Plays in 60 minutes)

90 Neo-Futurist Plays from the First 25 Years by Greg Allen

Directed by Michael Greene

Sunday, February 3rd
Little Theatre
1-5pm

  • Everyone interested in auditioning should read the play and sign up for an audition slot in the MTD Office. Sue also has scripts available to sign out and borrow.

  • Students should prepare a contemporary comedic monologue no longer than 2 minutes.


  • Rehearsals begin Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm and are general Sunday-Thursday nights from 7-10pm. Please be prepared to list any rehearsal conflicts at auditions.

  • Tech begins Monday, April 29th and the show runs May 3rd through 5th.

  • Questions? Contact Michael Greene at mgreene_4828@email.ric.edu.

Callbacks will be
Saturday, February 9th at 4pm.