This Weekend's Schedule

Saturday, May 1st

5:00pm - Crew call

6:15pm - Cast call

7:15pm - House opens

Shows at 8:00pm and 9:30pm!

Sunday, May 2nd

12:00pm - Strike!

* We hope to be done for dinner time!

MTD GEAR

 Hello all ~

Please check the sizes of your order when you pick it up! Someone has received the wrong size zip up hoodie, so if you have an XXL you didn't order, please return it to me!

Also, I do have extra masks and an extra L over the head sweatshirt. If you're interested, let me know. First come, first serve!

~ Nicki

Rehearsal update!

Tonight's outdoor rehearsal is cancelled - performers will be meeting in the Forman Theatre.

Thank you!

Friday's schedule:

3:00pm - Crew call

4:00pm - Cast call/set up

5:00-7:00pm - Spacing/rehearsal

7:00pm - "House open"

Shows at 8pm and 9:30pm!

Growing Stage

Reminder that the Growing Stage director applications are due back this Friday (April 30th). Let us know if you have any questions!

MTD Gear

 Hello all ~

The MTD GEAR has arrived! If you're involved with Dear 2021 you can pick it up from me this week during rehearsals/etc... Please bring a check made out to "RIC Theatre".

If you're not involved, please email me and lets set up a time we can meet out at my car for the exchange.

Questions? Email me! Nicki - nfrechette@ric.edu

THANKS!

This Week's Schedule: Dear 2021

Sunday, April 25th

3:00-6:00 PM – Theatre/Dance Spacing Rehearsal – Parking lot A (Rain location: Forman Theatre) 

Monday, April 26th

COVID Testing available: 9a-12p 

9:00am RIC crew arrives to Covid test 

9:30am –first truck unload 

10:00 AM High Output drop off / Load in 

10:00 AM Scorpio Load in 

12:00 PM Lunch 

1:00-4:00 PM Load in continues 

4:00 PM Dinner 

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Spacing Rehearsal for Theatre/Dance cast (Parking Lot A)

10:00PM – midnight – Tech / Cue to Cue 

Tuesday, April 27th 2021 - Music Show Day!!

COVID Testing available: 9a-12p 

1:00pm – Crew call

2:00pm – Rehearsal with chorus (Parking Lot A)

4:00-6:30pm - Theatre/Dance rehearsal (in Lot B North - near Tennis courts - please park over there too!) 

6:00PM Music Rehearsal (Parking Lot A)

8:00 PM Music Performance 

Wednesday, April 28th

COVID Testing available: 3p-6p

6:00pm - Crew call  

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM– Theatre/Dance Tech Rehearsal (Parking Lot A)

Thursday, April 29th

COVID Testing available: 9a-12p 

4:00pm – Cast & Crew call 

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM– Theatre/Dance Tech Rehearsal (Parking Lot A)

Friday April 30th 2021 - Theatre/Dance Show Day - Growing Stage Director Applications due!

No testing: Negative test on Thursday counts for Fri/Sat. 

4:00 PM crew call 

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Touch up rehearsal (some voice students may be late) 

8:00 PM – SHOW 1 

9:30 – SHOW 2 

Saturday, May 1st 2021 Theatre/Dance Show Day 

No testing: Negative test on Thursday counts for Fri/Sat. 

4:00 PM - crew call

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Touch up rehearsal

8:00 PM – SHOW 1 

9:30 PM – SHOW 2 

Sunday May 2nd 2021 

Rain Day/ Possible Show Day/Load out 

Depending on rain, cast/crew needs to be available during the day for strike or available 4-midnight for performances.

091s and Special Talent Awards (STA scholarships)

Individual Zoom conferences will be held on May 6th and 7th from 1:00-4:00 PM. Anyone enrolled in 091 must participate! A zoom schedule will be posted on the RIC Callboard.  Submission of 091 materials will qualify you for all theatre area scholarships (except the Eileen Walton Smith Scholarship).

If you are not enrolled in THTR 091 and wish to be considered for Theatre Area Scholarships, please submit the same materials listed to Casey and Bill by April 29th.

FOR PERFORMANCE AND GENERAL THEATRE MAJORS:

2 contrasting monologues from published plays of approximately one minute in length

1 American Psychological Realism

1 contrasting style -- comedic, tragic, surreal, comedy of manners, classical, etc.)

FOR MUSICAL THEATRE MAJORS:

1 Monologue from a published play (not a musical) of approximately 1 minute in length

1 Song from a Broadway musical

Please submit the above materials (by April 29th) to:

wwilson@ric.edu

and

jwalrad1@ric.edu

FOR TECH/DESIGN MAJORS

For Freshman/Sophomore – draft of current resume for review

For Juniors/Seniors – draft of current resume and current digital portfolio for review

• Please email Alan at apickart@ric.edu to sign up for a zoom time slot on Friday, May 7th

Pageant for Providence -- Accepting Internship Applications

Our friends, Tyler Dobrowsky and Taibi Magar, are creating a large-scale project that's due to take place the second week of August. If you are interested in participating in the construction or operation of the event, you can apply for an Internship.

I am not sure if this work will be paid, but you will have forged a connection with Tyler and Taibi, which is also very good (and you can then put their names on your resume).

Here is the information that they have sent me:

"The Pageant for Providence is a free, COVID-safe artistic adventure that takes place in downtown Providence on Aug 12, 13 and 14 directed and produced by Taibi Magar and Tyler Dobrowsky. 

It will feature elements of an audio walking tour and conclude with a communal ceremony and performance. The Pageant will celebrate the Rhode Island community, provide space to reflect on the past year, and offer an opportunity for healing and catharsis as we dream into what a post-pandemic life will look like. 

We are looking for interns who will help assist on the days of the pageant, as "tour leaders" helping the audience get from their initial starting locations to the center of downtown, as well as give out water and food at the central gathering. 

We are also looking for people to help build the pageant throughout June and July with our core team of artists. 

Resumes and brief cover letters can be sent to Tyler at tylerdobrowsky@gmail.com"

So -- there is no formal application, but if you are interested in any participation, contact Tyler through his email. 

Important Items for Thtr Org Mtg (Wednesday, 4/21 at 12pm)

Just a reminder that we are having our final Theatre Org meeting on Wednesday, 4/21 at 12pm.

We have a couple of items that need attention:

1.) We should continue to discuss our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We've been able to accomplish some smaller goals this academic year--inviting BIPOC guests to talk and work with us, and including a BIPOC playwright's work in our season. 

It would be good to talk, however much, about how we could continue the work that we've begun this year.

In September, we'd discussed ASL (American Sign Language) and translation services. We talked about forging relationships with different student groups on campus. We'd also talked about re-imagining the Touring Theatre class to involve more intentional and considered outreach into area high schools. 

Incorporating new practices into our programs, season, and operations is good -- but do we also want to develop a new Mission Statement to reflect this shift, and to work towards ensuring that this isn't a temporary fix that we've done in the past academic year?

Food for thought as the year ends and we look forward to gathering again, in person, in the Fall.

2.) Election of Officers for next year. 

We may be able to wait on some positions until the Fall, but we cannot wait on identifying a new treasurer. There must be no gap in this coverage, since we'll need to sign for funding, etc. over the summer.

The link for Theatre Org meeting is:

https://ri-college.zoom.us/j/89000120463?pwd=eml1UmtRYm5ObGhEekJpelhhS1psdz09

Meeting ID: 890 0012 0463

Passcode: 3q0VaPUR

Have a wonderful long weekend -- see you on Wednesday!

Casey SK

Summer Opportunity!

The Contemporary Theater Company is looking for actors and Stage Managers for throughout the summer, starting immediately. The positions are paid, and you can contact Tammy Brown directly for details and more info by emailing brown@thecontemporarytheater.com.

For more information on this RI based company, check out their website - https://www.contemporarytheatercompany.com/

Guest Speaker - Amanda Berry

All students are welcome to join us on Zoom this coming Wednesday at 1:00pm to talk with Amanda Berry about her experience and career in theatre!

Career Highlights:

• Opera, Dance & Theatre Stage Manager (Off Broadway, Alvin Ailey, Opera Carolina, Santa Fe Opera, Indianapolis Opera)
• Backstage Manager & General Stage Manager for 2 touring productions of Cirque Du Soleil (Quidam - South America Big Top Tour, Satlimbanco - Arena Tour in 56+ countries)
• Production Manager, Show Caller for various fashion shows & productions 
• Corporate & Experiential Stage Manger & Production Manager via various companies
• Currently working with Production Glue as a Producer and production manager - workin on virtual events in the Covid Landscape - her event last week included VP Kamala Harris which was incredible!
• In the before times, she also worked on NBA Allstar Half Time show (last 5 years), Nike, Bloomberg &  Other product launches/ consumer activations.

Hope you can join us! This is open to all interested students, not just TTG members!

Meeting ID: 894 4874 6419 / Passcode: 36tZ6C1Q

Weekly Schedule: April 18-April 24th

SUNDAY, 4/18

Barbecue available to stream all day!

    https://www.showtix4u.com/events/rictheatre

7:00pm - Barbecue ACTF response (Zoom)

MONDAY, 4/19

Spring Break - College Closed - No Classes

Barbecue available to stream all day!

    https://www.showtix4u.com/events/rictheatre

TUESDAY, 4/20

Spring Break - College Closed - No Classes

WEDNESDAY, 4/21

12:00pm - Theatre Org Meeting - all students welcome!

        Zoom: https://ri-college.zoom.us/j/89000120463?pwd=eml1UmtRYm5ObGhEekJpelhhS1psdz09

1:00pm - Technical Theatre Group Meeting  - all students welcome!

        Guest Speaker - Amanda Berry

        Zoom: Meeting ID: 894 4874 6419 / Passcode: 36tZ6C1Q

THURSDAY, 4/22

6:00-9:00pm - April show Musical Theatre rehearsal (Forman)

FRIDAY, 4/23

10:30am - April show planning meeting 

1:00-4:00pm - April show Musical Theatre rehearsal (Forman / SU Ballroom)

SATURDAY, 4/24

Weekly Schedule: April 12-18th

MONDAY, 4/12

TUESDAY, 4/13

7:00-8:30pm - April show Musical Theatre rehearsal (Forman)

WEDNESDAY, 4/14

THURSDAY, 4/15

7:00-8:30pm - April show Musical Theatre rehearsal (Forman)

FRIDAY, 4/16

10:30am - April show planning meeting 

1:00-3:00pm - April show Musical Theatre rehearsal (SU Ballroom)

SATURDAY, 4/17

7:30pm - Opening night stream for BARBECUE!

    https://www.showtix4u.com/events/rictheatre

SUNDAY, 4/18

Barbecue available to stream all day!

    https://www.showtix4u.com/events/rictheatre

7:00pm - Barbecue ACTF response (Zoom)

"Spring Break"

College closed - Monday, 4/19 and Tuesday, 4/20

 

Weekly Schedule: April 5-9th

MONDAY, 4/5

TUESDAY, 4/6

7:00-8:30pm - April show Musical Theatre rehearsal (Forman)

WEDNESDAY, 4/7

THURSDAY, 4/8

7:00-8:30pm - April show Musical Theatre rehearsal (Forman)

FRIDAY, 4/9

10:30am - April show planning meeting 

Save the Dates !!

* 091 individual meetings will be held 5/6 & 5/7 for Musical Theatre & Performance majors and Friday, 5/7 in the afternoon for Tech/Design.*

Scholarship Opportunity

Announcing... The Eileen Walton Smith Scholarship

For Rhode Island College students with preference given to students majoring in theatre or musical theatre performance.

Applicants shall be enrolled in 12 credits per semester and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Applicants shall submit an essay of a minimum 500 words and a maximum 1000 words in a 12-point font.  The essay shall possess a thought-provoking title and an underlined, one-sentence thesis statement encapsulating the essay's argument or topic of discussion.

Please submit completed essays to wwilson@ric.edu by Wednesday May 5th !

Directing for the Growing Stage

Hello all!

The application to direct on the Growing Stage next season is now available! 

Email Nicki (nfrechette@ric.edu) for a PDF copy. 

Applications for the 2021-2022 season are due back by April 30th.

With the application, please include a letter detailing why you should be chosen as a Director for the Growing Stage, along with a resume and photos of past productions if you have those available. Please include why you’re excited about the play titles you suggested!

Questions? Just ask!