Thursday, April 27, 2023
Filming in RI
Boston Casting is looking for actors and extras. Some of the filming will take place at the old Friendly’s located at 1883 Mineral Spring Ave. Mention a friend who should apply. Click the link to apply. www.bostoncasting.com/actors/
Tech/Design 091
Friday, May 5th - Tech Classroom
- 1:00pm - Sara
- 1:20pm - Amaya
- 1:35pm - Drew
- 1:55pm - Maddy
- 2:15pm - Jasmin
- 2:30pm - Isaac
- 2:45pm - Break
- 3:00pm - Grisneidy
- 3:15pm - Dylan
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
NEW TIME FOR MACHINAL CALLBACKS: 8:30-10PM
Callbacks for Fall Production of "Machinal" -- Sunday (4/30) from 7-9pm.
Friday, April 21, 2023
Weekly Schedule: April 23 - April 30
SUNDAY, 4/23
MONDAY, 4/24
TUESDAY, 4/25
WEDNESDAY, 4/26
12:00pm - Theatre Org Meeting (Little Theatre)
1:00pm - Technical Theatre Group Meeting (Tech Classroom)
6:00-10:00pm - End of the World... tech rehearsal
THURSDAY, 4/27
FRIDAY, 4/28
1:00pm - Day 2 of Performance/MT 091 appointments
7:30pm - End of the World... Performance #1
Thursday, April 20, 2023
THTR 178, 278, 378, 478
If you are enrolled in THTR 178, 278, 378, or 478 this semester... this is your reminder that Assessment/Evaluation Sheets need to be turned in to receive your credit!
Blank sheets are available in the lower office suite on top of the black file cabinet. Students should fill out the top, sign the bottom, and then take the sheet to their 78 supervisor for completion. Completed forms can then be turned in to Nicki either in her mailbox or under her office door.
Supervisors:
- Run Crew (either show) = Nicki
- Scene Shop = Alan
- Costume Shop = Kerry
- Small Mouth Sounds performance = Casey
- Head Over Heels performance = Bill
Completed forms are due to Nicki by Friday, May 5th!
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Auditions -- Gamm Theatre May 6 and 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jessica Hill-Kidd, Director of Production
(401) 723-4266 ext. 152 or jess@gammtheatre.org
THE GAMM THEATRE ANNOUNCES IN-PERSON AUDITIONS FOR SEASON 39 (2023-2024)
WARWICK, RI (April 18, 2023) — The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) will hold IN-PERSON auditions for its 39th season as follows: Equity Principal Auditions will be held on Saturday May 6 and Monday, May 8 from 10am-5:30pm. Auditions will take place at the theater, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI. Members of AEA will be given appointments for audition times. Any AEA member without an appointment will be seen first off the waiting list. EMC and Non-AEA performers will not be given appointments but may request to be put on a waiting list and all efforts will be made to see all performers.
The Gamm Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Those from historically underrepresented groups in the theater field are strongly encouraged to audition.
The Gamm is looking to cast roles in the following plays of the 2023-2024 season, which starts performances in September and runs through May. The available roles, with character descriptions from the authors, follow:
Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by Clifford Odle
Rehearsals begin August 15, 2023. Runs September 7-October 1, 2023
Lincoln, the topdog, a Black man, late 30s–40s, older brother to…
Booth, the underdog, a Black man, 30s
Hangmen by Martin McDonagh, directed by Tony Estrella
Rehearsals begin October 3, 2023. Runs November 2-26, 2023
The play is set in the north of England. All actors must have a good ear for dialects.
Harry, 40s-50s , Publican and England’s second best hangman
Mooney, 20s-30, blonde hair, an enigma from London
Alice, 40s-50s, Harry’s wife, runs the pub
Shirley, teenager, Harry and Alice’s “mopey” daughter
Syd, 40s-50, Harry’s former assistant, anxious, an addled Napolean
Bill, Charley, Arthur, Inspector Fry, 30s-70, regulars at Harry’s Pub
Pierrepoint, 50s, imperious, imposing alpha male and England’s best hangman
Hennessy, 20s, blonde, death row victim of hanging (must be physically adept)
Clegg, 30s, newspaper reporter, dogged
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee, directed by TBD
Rehearsals begin December 26, 2023. Runs January 25-February 18, 2024
Martha, early 50s, a force of nature
George, her husband, professor, acid wit and at the end of his rope
Honey, 20s, wide eyed and demure…when sober
Nick, Honey’s husband, young professor, hale, healthy, a “picture” of strength
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, directed by Tony Estrella & Rachel Walshe
Rehearsals begin Feb. 20, 2024. Runs March 21- April 14, 2024
Viola, 20s, shipwrecked, intrepid grieving
Sebastian, her twin brother
Olivia, lady of the house, 30s great depth of soul, grieiving
Malvolio, her steward, a scold, searingly articulate and repressed
Sir Toby Belch, Olivia’s drunken uncle
Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Toby’s credulous friend
Maria, Olivia’s maid and Toby’s paramour
Feste, Olivia’s fool, acid wit, and musically accomplished
Orsino, A Duke, local authority, lovesick and forlorn
Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, directed by TBD
Rehearsals begin April 16, 2024. Runs May 9 -June 2, 2024
Sister Aloysius Beauvier, female, 50s/60s
Father Brendan Flynn, male, 30s
Sister James, female, 20s
Mrs. Muller, female, Black, around 38 years old
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry, directed by TBD
Rehearsals begin November 28, 2023. Runs December 8-24, 2023
All performers must play multiple characters. Vocal virtuosity is a must.
Freddie Filmore, 50s, stentorian
Jake Laurents, 30-40, plays George Bailey
Sally Applewhite, 30-40, plays Mary
Lana Sherwood, 40- 50
Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood, 50s, plays Clarence
Each performer will be allotted a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes. We ask that all performers prepare one or two monologues of their choice that fit within the allotted time frame. Only AEA members may choose to read from a script. The Gamm will provide a reader. Those AEA members who wish to read a side are encouraged to prepare their own and either bring a copy for the reader or let us know the scene/page numbers upon check–in so we may be prepared to assist you.
Callbacks for individual plays are TBD.
Please also provide a copy of your headshot/resume at the time of your audition. Copies of the plays will be available at the auditions.
For an appointment, please email auditions@gammtheatre.org. In your email, please offer a time block of 2 hours on one of the days. We will reply with a specific appointment time slot or waiting list time block. EMAIL IS PREFERRED. If you do not have email, please call 401-723-4266 x152.
The Gamm Theatre is a family-friendly organization and recognizes that parental needs such as childcare, space for caregivers, or lactation/pumping privacy during auditions can create access to employment opportunities. If you are a parent who needs support in these areas, please contact jess@gammtheatre.org by April 22, 2023 so we may evaluate our resources and take supportive measures for the most audition appointments possible.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 10 individuals at a time.
The holding room is can accommodate no more than 35 individuals at a time.
Interested stage managers may send a resume to jess@gammtheatre.org. This is for future consideration.
Artistic Director Tony Estrella will be attending all auditions. Current minimum weekly salary for Equity actors is $716. Minimum weekly salary for Equity stage managers is $858.
ABOUT THE GAMM THEATRE
Founded in 1984, the non-profit Gamm Theatre is proud to tell stories that entertain, provoke, and engage seriously with the most important issues of our time. The Gamm further serves the public with educational programming that enriches the cultural and civic life of our community. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Tony Estrella and Managing Director Amy Gravell, The Gamm is a regionally recognized, award-winning theater and a proud member of New England Area Theatre (NEAT), a bargaining unit of the Actors’ Equity Association.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Performance/Musical Theatre 091 Schedule
FRIDAY APRIL 21, 2023
1:00 Andrew Leger
1:10 Ashley Aldarondo
1:20 Lola Brosco
1:30 Madaline Brown
1:40 Reegan Camire
1:50 Wilmarie Castillo
2:00 BREAK
2:10 Nicholas Corsi
2:20 Katherine Culhane
2:30 Sofia DaSilva
2:40 Jasson DeLeon
FRIDAY, APRIL 28,2023
1:00 Deanna Irizarry
1:10 Madison LaPlante
1:20 Alexander LeBlanc
1:30 Samantha Schleifer
1:40 Aida Menacho Aliaga
1:50 Amaya Moniz
2:00 BREAK
2:10 Marcos Pimental
2:20 Nyah Price
2:30 Mackenzie Richard
2:40 Rachel Santagate
2:50 Elizabeth Seastrom
3:00 Sage Pires
3:10 Bailey Oliveira
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023
1:00 Shawn Simmons
1:10 Nayeli Vasquez
1:20 Eliza Vecchiarelli
1:30 Mariana Villa Jaramillo
1:40 Abby McGough
1:50 BREAK
2:00 Zee Garcia
2:10 Colleen Farrell
2:20 Myranda Silva
2:30 Rebecca DeVivo
2:40 Jessica Nordquist
2:50 Olivia Lancellotta
Growing Stage Open Dress
Join us for the open dress of NOTHING IS THE END OF THE WORLD (except the end of the world) on Thursday, April 27th at 7:30pm in the Forman Theatre.
Event Brite sign up link can be found HERE!
Monday, April 17, 2023
Save the Dates - Open Dress & Senior Showcase
The final two 091 Punch Card events of the semester are coming up!
- Open Dress for Nothing is the End of the World - Thursday, April 17th at 7:30pm in Forman
- Senior Showcase - Saturday, May 6th at 7:00pm in Sapinsley Hall!
See you there!
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Weekly Schedule: April 17 - April 23
MONDAY, 4/17
TUESDAY, 4/18
10:00-4:00pm - Scene Shop open for hours - Head Over Heels
WEDNESDAY, 4/19
10:00-4:00pm - Scene Shop open for hours - Head Over Heels
12:00pm - Open Book, Open Minds
12:00pm - Theatre Org Meeting (Little Theatre)
1:00pm - Technical Theatre Group Meeting (Tech Classroom)
THURSDAY, 4/20
FRIDAY, 4/21
1:00pm - Day 1 of Performance/MT 091 appointments
3:00pm - End of the World... Production Meeting
7:30pm - Student Choreography Performance - Come support the dancers!
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
THTR 091 Clarification for Seniors
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Auditioning Opportunities for CCRI Summer Rep
Attention anyone who is seeking summer stage experience!
CCRI Players is launching its summer season, with auditions and callbacks being held May 16 - May 19.
Two Shakespeare plays are being offered: Love's Labour's Lost (directed by Karen Carpenter) and Troilus and Cressida (directed by Tabi Baez-Bradway).
You do NOT have to be registered at CCRI to participate in the plays.
There will be more information coming -- but if you want, you can follow the updates on Fa
cebook:
https://z-upload.facebook.com/ccriplayers/posts/6020691621317365
091 Reminder and Padlet Link
Just a Reminder:
Upload to this link:
"Machinal" Audition Clarification
Monday, April 10, 2023
HEAD OVER HEELS
Monday, April 10th - 5-11pm
• 5:00pm - Cast and Crew call, get ready!
• 6:00pm - Cast can start picking up their mics
• 6:15pm - Sword fight call
• 6:30pm - Mic check IF NEEDED
• 7:00pm - Go!
Tuesday, April 11th - 5-11pm
• 5:00pm - Cast and Crew call, get ready!
• 6:00pm - Cast can start picking up their mics
• 6:15pm - Sword fight call
• 6:30pm - Mic check
• 7:00pm - Go!
Wednesday, April 12th - 5-11pm
• 5:00pm - Cast and Crew call
• 6:00pm - Cast can start picking up their mics
• 6:15pm - Sword fight call
• 6:30pm - Work on Shadow Play and Transition!
• 7:00pm - House opens
• 7:30pm - Open dress!
Thursday, April 13th
• 5:30pm - Cast and Crew call
• 6:00pm - Cast can start picking up their mics
• 6:15pm - Sword fight call
• 7:00pm - House opens
• 7:30pm - Show #1
Friday, April 14th
• 5:30pm - Cast and Crew call
• 6:00pm - Cast can start picking up their mics
• 6:15pm - Sword fight call
• 7:00pm - House opens
• 7:30pm - Show #2
- 9:30pm - ACTF response
Saturday, April 15th
• 11:00am - Cast and Crew call
• 11:30am - Cast can start picking up their mics
• 11:45am - Sword fight call
• 12:30pm - House opens
• 1:00pm - Show #3
• Post show - Theatre tour for incoming students
• Dinner at Donovan provided to cast & crew
• 5:30pm - Regroup in theatre
• 6:00pm - Cast can start picking up their mics
• 6:15pm - Sword fight call
• 7:00pm - House opens
• 7:30pm - Show #4
Sunday, April 16th
• 11:00am - Cast and Crew call
• 11:30am - Cast can start picking up their mics
• 11:45am - Sword fight call
• 12:00pm - Mic check
• 12:30pm - House opens
• 1:00pm - Show #5
Weekly Schedule: April 10 - 16th
MONDAY, 4/10
TUESDAY, 4/11
10:00-4:00pm - Scene Shop open for hours
WEDNESDAY, 4/12
10:00-4:00pm - Scene Shop open for hours
5:00-11:00pm - Head Over Heels Open Dress!
7:30pm GO for invited dress!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-dress-for-head-over-heels-tickets-609491915727
THURSDAY, 4/13
5:30pm - Cast & Crew call Head Over Heels
7:30pm - Head Over Heels performance
FRIDAY, 4/14
3:00pm - End of the World... Production Meeting
5:30pm - Cast & Crew call Head Over Heels
7:30pm - Head Over Heels performance
1:00pm - Head Over Heels performance
7:30pm - Head Over Heels performance
1:00pm - Head Over Heels performance
Sunday, April 9, 2023
AUDITIONS FOR FALL: MACHINAL
AUDITIONS FOR SLOT 1: SUNDAY, APRIL 23RD starting at 2:00pm
- Sign up here for a timeslot:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dHVQiMeyQRHzjoJ8gyYDeuZmaOIIvZDwoZRwDDHqKdA/edit?usp=sharing
- Fill out the audition form here:
https://forms.gle/vdHgcXiXsrcdfupSA
The first production for next year's mainstage will be Machinal by Sophie Treadwell directed by Casey Seymour Kim.
This piece is a fantastic, highly stylized piece from 1928 -- it is considered one of the best Expressionist plays written by a US playwright.
Like the musical Chicago, this play was inspired by real events -- the murder trial of Ruth Snyder -- and while Machinal is not a musical, the writing has intense musicality and rhythm.
Callbacks will be Sunday, April 30th at 7:00pm. Rehearsals will begin late August and the show will perform beginning of October 2023.
(For the Wiki entry -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinal.)
(For the entire play -- http://www.ciaranhinds.eu/pdf/machinal.pdf)
When you read the script, there are a lot of interrupted thoughts and conversations, so it can be tricky to read on the page.
Things become much clearer once one can hear the lines spoken.
A final note on the script -- this play is now nearly 100 years old; there are terms, and character descriptions and attitudes that contemporary readers may find problematic. Most of these choices are deliberate -- the characters are deeply flawed and this play is a condemnation of society's power and class structure. For the other moments, we will work to adjust the script while preserving the original intent of the playwright.
Auditioners can choose from any of the 4 following monologues (Casey SK will make copies of these monologues and leave them upstairs at the MTD department desk).
Young Woman (talking to her mother, after her boss has proposed to her):
I've always thought I'd find somebody -- somebody young - -and --and attractive -- with wavy hair -- wavy hair -- I always think of children with curls -- little curls all over their head -- somebody young -- and attractive -- that I'd like -- that I'd love -- But I haven't found anybody like that yet -- I haven't found anybody -- I've hardly known anybody -- you'd never let me go with anybody and I just mean I've never found anybody -- anybody -- nobody's ever asked me -- till now -- he's the only man that's every asked me -- And I suppose I got to marry somebody -- all girls do -- But, I can't go on like this, Ma -- I don't know why -- but I can't -- it's like I'll all tight inside... I can't go on like this much longer -- going to work -- coming home -- going to work -- coming home -- I can't -- Sometimes in the subway I think I'm going to die ... I got to do something.
Husband (to his wife, in the maternity ward of the hospital):
Everything OK? (Wife shakes her head 'No') Now see here, my dear, you've got to brace up, you know! And -- and face things! Everybody's got to brace up and face things! That's what makes the world go round, I know all you've been through but (Wife shakes her head 'No') Oh yes, I do! I know all about it! I was right outside all the time. Oh yes! But you've got to brace up now! Make an effort! Pull yourself together! Start the up-hill climb! Oh, I've been down -- but I haven't stayed down. I've been lickedbut I haven't stayed licked! I've pulled myself up by my own bootstraps, and that's what you've got to do! Will power! That's what conquers! Look at me! Now you've got to brace up! Face the music! ... Take life by the horns! Look it in the face! Having a baby's natural! Perfectly natural thing -- why should ... (Wife reacts; Husband turns to Nurse ) She's got that gagging again -- like she had the last time I was here...
Nurse (to the new mother):
How are you feeling today? Better? No Pain? You're getting along fine. Such a sweet baby you have, too. Aren't you glad it's a girl? (Mother shakes her head 'No')
You're not! Oh, my! That's no way to talk! Men want boys -- women ought to want girls. (No response),. Maybe you didn't want either, eh? You'll feel different when it begins to nurse. You'll just love it then. Your milk hasn't come yet -- has it? It will! ... Anything else you want? Draft? The noise? (Mother nods her head 'Yes') Oh, that can't be helped. Hospital's got to have a new wing, We're the biggest Maternity Hospital in the world. I'll close the window, though... Here's your man!
Young Man (to his new lover):
You haven't been around much, have you, kid? I could tell that just to look at you. What are you running around with a girl like that other one for? You're all right. You just haven't met the right guy -- that's all -- 'girl like you -- you got to meet the right guy, You're different from girls like that other one -- any guy'll do her. You're different. You didn't fall for that business gag -- did you -- when they went off? Come along -- let's go. You know what you seem like to me? An angel. Just like an angel. ... Let's go. Just a step -- come on.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Open Dress for HEAD OVER HEELS
Sign up here to come support the cast and crew of HEAD OVER HEELS at their open dress - Wednesday, April 12th at 7:30pm in Roberts Auditorium!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-dress-for-head-over-heels-tickets-609491915727
Monday, April 3, 2023
Reminder: Susie Schutt Self-Care/De-stressing Workshop This Wednesday at 12:30pm
Just a reminder that Susie Schutt will be here, in the Little Theater, to lead a self-care workshop designed to help students get through the final weeks of the term and school year while experiencing minimal anxiety and stress!
She'll be with us on Wednesday, April 5 at 12:30pm in the Little Theater.
Susie is a terrific educator, theatre artist, and therapist.
This session is for students only; no faculty will be present.
Sign up here!
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Weekly Schedule: April 2 - April 9th
SUNDAY, 4/2
MONDAY, 4/3
TUESDAY, 4/4
10:00-4:00pm - Scene Shop open for hours
WEDNESDAY, 4/5
10:00-4:00pm - Scene Shop open for hours
12:30pm - Stress Relief/Self Care Workshop with Susie Schutt (Little Theatre)
* Please sign up in advance! Sign up at this link!
THURSDAY, 4/6
10:00-4:00pm - Scene Shop open for hours / HoH light cue session (onstage)
FRIDAY, 4/7
3:00pm - End of the World... Production Meeting
4:00-9:00pm - Tech #1 for Head Over Heels (All Cast & Crew called)