Friday, January 21, 2022

In case you missed it...

Here are the notes from today's meeting in case you were unable to attend! If you have any questions, please let me know.

~ Nicki (nfrechette@ric.edu)



Welcome Back ZOOM! 

1.21.22 at 1:00pm 

Welcome Back! 

    • If you have any questions, please put them in the chat and we will answer them at the end
    • Introduce Theatre faculty in attendance 
      • Alan Pickart – Designer and TD / Shop Foreman 
      • Katryne Hecht – Designer and Scenic Painter
      • Nicki Shaw – Managing Director/Production Management/Stage Manager 
      • Casey Seymour Kim – Performance/Director 
        •     Not able to attend today because of grad school residency 
    • Welcome aboard, Kerry! 
      •     Kerry DeLaGarza is now the Costume Shop Supervisor 


 Covid Update 

  • Please be careful!
  • Some classes are in person, some remote – should be all in-person February 7th 
  • Please wear your masks at all time on campus
  • If you have symptoms or test positive, please stay home! 
  • If you test positive, please report your test results to RIC
  • We’re hopeful that things will get better as the semester progresses


Do not cast list clarification
 

  • All performers are required to audition for all mainstage productions… auditioning is required for the experience, but you’re not required to be in the show 
  • The Do Not Cast list is for people who can’t do the show for work, scheduling conflicts, etc… Not because you don’t think you’re right for the show. 
  • There will be a do not cast list button to click on any upcoming audition sheets 
  • Starting next fall, people will need to audition for all 6 shows, not just the mainstage 4 


 091 and 78 clarifications/review 

  • THTR 091 - End of semester juries/mtgs 
    • 4 days for MT/Perf this spring (sign-up sheet on callboard when we get closer) 
    • Jury requirements differ depending on what semester you are in of the program 
    • Four Fridays - April 8th – May 6th 
    • 1 afternoon for Tech/Design – May 6th 
  • 78 hours 
    • Scene Shop hours – Tuesday-Thursday 10-4 (Fridays and weekends as needed) 
    • Costume Shop hours – Monday-Friday 10-3:30pm (some weekends heading into shows) 
    • We also have work positions if you have work study
    • Please fill out your Intent Forms!
    • Other options – run crew for AITT and CABARET 
    • You don’t have to be in a 78 class to work on shows! We’re happy to have volunteers if you want to be involved! 


Checking the callboard 

  • Please book mark – riccallboard.blogspot.com 
  • Check back for show schedules, announcements, etc…! 
  • Open dress rehearsals will be the Tuesday night before the mainstage shows open and the Thursday before the growing stage 


The House of Bernarda Alba auditions 

  • Auditions coming up! 
    • February 20th 7-10pm 
    • Details forthcoming and will be posted on the callboard 
      • Looking for female and non-binary identifying actors 
      • 30 seconds-1 minute monologue from a reality TV show 
  • Directed by Dylan Bowden / SM is Emily Caprio 
  • The show is also looking for more tech/design help! 
    • Let Emily and/or Dylan know if you’re interested! 


Theatre Org

  • 1st meeting - Wed 1/26 at 12 (ZOOM) 
  • Dylan is the Secretary of the Board / Lindsey is President / Matt is Treasurer 
  • Update/Announcements: 
    • Derek Rivera is taking over as VP 
    • Dylan will be sending out a monthly newsletter for anyone who can’t make the meetings. 
      • Please read these and confirm that you’ve received them as your way of “attending” 
    • Covid times have been crazy and brutal – be kind to yourself and to each other. 
      • Please be careful and get tested. 
  • Will be planning another can food drive this semester so stay tuned! 
  • Will be hosting several guest speakers – including, Jeff Church, Tyler Dobrowsky, and more! 
    • Watch the newsletter for more info! 
  • Covid willing – Theatre Org encourages going to see local theatre! 


Technical Theatre Group (TTG)

  • Mak is President / Emily is Secretary / Alex Sprague is Treasurer / Maddy Perez is VP 
  • 1st meeting - Wed 1/26 1pm (ZOOM) 
  • The group discusses Tech/Design but we’re open to anyone attending!
  • Guest Lecturers too! 
    • For example, Rolando who was the SM of the Hamilton tour that just came through town! 


Musical Theatre Company 

  • Abby and Myranda are Co-Presidents 
  • This group is by audition
    • Class meets Fridays at 12pm 
  • Planning on lots of guest lecturers this semester as well

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