Happy holidays to all!!!
Favorite holiday movie?????
Santa Clause III?
The 34th remake of The Miracle on 34th Street?
A very Merry Christmas, Happy Chanuka, Happy Kwaza - but most of all - have a wonderful time visitng with your families and friends and we will see you all in the new year.
All the best,
Matthew
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Here's hoping you are eating well, with people you love and are finding a few moments peace (even if it is from a tryptofan-induced coma). Watch football, do laundry, visit with old friends and family and try to get some downtime before the last push toward Christmas. Enjoy!
So - Turkey poll:
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Theatrical or otherwise....
See you in a few days.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Congrats to the entire Antigone company! Lovely show.Also - Congrats to David Brown, Adam Brown and Karen Biscopink - they have been passed on from KTA screening auditions and will audition at SETC this spring. Good luck, you three!!!!
So - a poll:
Do you think we need a curtain speech at our performances to address the cel-phone, laptop, text messaging issues we have all experienced?
Should we? (Pros / cons?)
Who should do it?
What should be said?
Any input welcome, but I challenge you all to not post anonymously. Truly there's no need. We want to know who you are.....
Enjoy.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Well, it hasn't quite been a month but I do apologize for the delay in new posts.
First and foremost - ANTIGONE opens tomorrow and runs through this Saturday (Thursday we are dark due to the Norton Center concert.)
By all accounts things have gone smoothly and we look forward to it. "Break a leg" to the whole company.
Strike will be Saturday night so show up to help - whether you were involved or not. "Many hands..." as they say.
Next post will be about the idea of a creativity initiative on campus as a potential part of the strategic plan. Stay tuned.
oh, and Yes, Tyshawn, we will get back to the question of the musical.
For now - Everyone see Antigone, and if you get a chance, say thank you to Jeff and Martha while bidding them a fond adieu. We are so fortunate to bring such fine artist/friends into our world.
Have a great opening night!
First and foremost - ANTIGONE opens tomorrow and runs through this Saturday (Thursday we are dark due to the Norton Center concert.)
By all accounts things have gone smoothly and we look forward to it. "Break a leg" to the whole company.
Strike will be Saturday night so show up to help - whether you were involved or not. "Many hands..." as they say.
Next post will be about the idea of a creativity initiative on campus as a potential part of the strategic plan. Stay tuned.
oh, and Yes, Tyshawn, we will get back to the question of the musical.
For now - Everyone see Antigone, and if you get a chance, say thank you to Jeff and Martha while bidding them a fond adieu. We are so fortunate to bring such fine artist/friends into our world.
Have a great opening night!
Monday, October 16, 2006
Pointless poll:
Actors - What role would most like to play and why?
Also - a reminder to get on your KTA Screening auditions. You can approach anyone on the faculty for help. Sooner is better. More is better.
And the deadline is NOV 1st!!! (Not yesterday as I saw in a panicked email) I have this from the highest authority.
See Tony or Patrick for exact details.
Back to the poll - what role would you like to play? And forget "gender". If Charlotte Cushman and Sarah Bernhardt can play Hamlet, the sky's the limit!
-enjoy
-MRH
Actors - What role would most like to play and why?
Also - a reminder to get on your KTA Screening auditions. You can approach anyone on the faculty for help. Sooner is better. More is better.
And the deadline is NOV 1st!!! (Not yesterday as I saw in a panicked email) I have this from the highest authority.
See Tony or Patrick for exact details.
Back to the poll - what role would you like to play? And forget "gender". If Charlotte Cushman and Sarah Bernhardt can play Hamlet, the sky's the limit!
-enjoy
-MRH
Monday, October 09, 2006
Hey Centre Players,
This weekend I took a trip up to Actors Theatre of Louisville to see “Dracula” and “Gem of the Ocean” as a part of the Actors Ambassadors Program.
“Dracula,” an adaptation of Braham Stoker’s novel, was just fun. There was some great stage magic and the physical control of the actors was impressive. The audience was literally jumping out of their seats in fear and it was not at all a bad use of two hours. However, while “Dracula” was fun, I have to say I preferred “Gem of the Ocean,” a play by August Wilson. Everyone do yourself a favor and go see this show. It’s beautifully crafted and acted; certainly the best work I’ve seen since studying in London, and no, I’m not just saying this because I’m supposed to for my job. Also, forget the synopsis I read you from off the website, it doesn’t do the play justice. This play is at its heart, a story, set in the period after the American Civil War, which examines the true meaning of freedom and humanity. If you miss this show you are missing out.
Now I mentioned at the Centre Players meeting last Friday that I would be able to get us discounted tickets to shows of our choice. The coupons are worth a 15% discount on normal prices. Alternatively, there is the possibility of student rush tickets (cheap but not guaranteed seats). However, while I was at Actors, I ran into Ian Frank (a Centre alum and current employee of ATL) who assured me that “Centre needs to be here!” and that if we get a group together we can use our connections to get some free tickets. Anyone interested? You should be. I’ve sent an email to Ian, but it would be best if everyone started looking at their calendars to figure out what dates are going to be best. Check the performance schedule out here: http://www.actorstheatre.org/
So what do you think? Sound like fun?
- david brown
This weekend I took a trip up to Actors Theatre of Louisville to see “Dracula” and “Gem of the Ocean” as a part of the Actors Ambassadors Program.
“Dracula,” an adaptation of Braham Stoker’s novel, was just fun. There was some great stage magic and the physical control of the actors was impressive. The audience was literally jumping out of their seats in fear and it was not at all a bad use of two hours. However, while “Dracula” was fun, I have to say I preferred “Gem of the Ocean,” a play by August Wilson. Everyone do yourself a favor and go see this show. It’s beautifully crafted and acted; certainly the best work I’ve seen since studying in London, and no, I’m not just saying this because I’m supposed to for my job. Also, forget the synopsis I read you from off the website, it doesn’t do the play justice. This play is at its heart, a story, set in the period after the American Civil War, which examines the true meaning of freedom and humanity. If you miss this show you are missing out.
Now I mentioned at the Centre Players meeting last Friday that I would be able to get us discounted tickets to shows of our choice. The coupons are worth a 15% discount on normal prices. Alternatively, there is the possibility of student rush tickets (cheap but not guaranteed seats). However, while I was at Actors, I ran into Ian Frank (a Centre alum and current employee of ATL) who assured me that “Centre needs to be here!” and that if we get a group together we can use our connections to get some free tickets. Anyone interested? You should be. I’ve sent an email to Ian, but it would be best if everyone started looking at their calendars to figure out what dates are going to be best. Check the performance schedule out here: http://www.actorstheatre.org/
So what do you think? Sound like fun?
- david brown
Monday, October 02, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek
As Family Weekend approaches, so does the opening night of The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek. Fortunately, I was able to meet with a few of the actors from Trestle and ask them a few questions about the show.
Firstly, Trestle... was written by Naomi Wallace and is about Pace Creagan and Dalton Chance. “Pace is a very beautiful person,” says Irene Palmer, the actress who plays Pace. “But she’s extremely fractured. She is driven, passionate, hurt and a little rough with people.” Throughout the play, she is trying to show Dalton just how incorrect his views of what is important are. “He’s defensive,” JohnBen Lacy, who plays Dalton, tells me, “he wants to think his ideas are right, but they aren’t.” The story follows Pace and Dalton through their adventures in an American town that is hit hard by the Depression. It also focuses on the relationship between Pace and Dalton.
When asked what it was like to act in this play, JohnBen immediately responded “very challenging; definitely the most challenging role I have ever had.” Irene responded with similar comments calling it “draining.” “I get to dive off a 9 foot tall platform,” Irene continued, “It should be fun.”
Trestle... opens August 27 and runs through September 30. “Trestle... is beautifully written, interesting, and intriguing,” Stan Campbell told me. (Stan, the director the Grace Doherty Library, plays Dray, Dalton's father.) Irene agreed and also added that the play “had good language.” JohnBen admits “I really like it. It’s odd, interesting and I appreciate it the more I study it.” Trestle... promises to be thought provoking and unforgettable.
“I hope the audience feels some kind of emotional connection…something that tugs at them,” Stan told me when asked what he hopes the audience will get out of the performance. “I want the audience to realize that we need touch, and love and witness,” JohnBen said. Irene said, “The audience needs to realize that life changes are not bad because they change us. You just have to be in the right frame of mind to accept all of the changes. I hope they like it and feel connected.”
This play also features Will Johnston (Centre College ’04) and Adjunct Instructor Jane Dewey.
The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek runs Wednesday and Thursday of this week at 8:00 p.m., Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 5:00 p.m. in Weisiger Theatre.
For more information or tickets call the Norton Box Office at (859)236-4692.
*Due to adult thematic content, this play is recommended for mature audiences*
By Lauren Young
Friday, September 22, 2006
Okay - so here we are on the doorstep of Tech Weekend.
Got any Tech weekend-Horror stories?
I was 22, working at the Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, WI as the TD. I was serving as the board programmer for the show and the LD was dictating all the cues to me over headset from the house. At the end of the cueing day he says "Great work, thank you. Please record the show on disc."
So I proceed to do so only I hit READ FROM DISC instead of RECORD TO DISC which basically erases 15 hours of work.
Needless to say, I was contrite and embarassed. The designer was understandably upset but after a brief tirade we got down to it and re-cued the show in two blistering hours of programming.
What about you?
Got any Tech weekend-Horror stories?
I was 22, working at the Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, WI as the TD. I was serving as the board programmer for the show and the LD was dictating all the cues to me over headset from the house. At the end of the cueing day he says "Great work, thank you. Please record the show on disc."
So I proceed to do so only I hit READ FROM DISC instead of RECORD TO DISC which basically erases 15 hours of work.
Needless to say, I was contrite and embarassed. The designer was understandably upset but after a brief tirade we got down to it and re-cued the show in two blistering hours of programming.
What about you?
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Morning thoughts about musicals...
Wicked - as Catherine says, the rights will probably not be available.
She Loves Me is a lovely jewel box of a show. If you aren't familiar with it find a copy and give it a listen. Great character songs, charming story.
I'm ashamed to say I don't really know Secret Garden. We thought about it when we eventually decided upon A Little Night Music back in 2000.
Godspell, hmmm...
The cast is 8 or 9, no? Other than the obvious advantages of "rocking" Tyshawn's "face off" and the extreme personal pleasure anonymous at 11:02 experienced, tell me more ...
Bat Boy is something I have been hearing as well. It sort of occupies the same environment as Little Shop..., aesthetically speaking (rock score, pop-culture commentary, deeply ironic, etc.).
We will have a thread soon on the suggested lack of "respect for our theatre department" - but lets hold off on that for now.
Have a good day and keep the suggestions coming...
Wicked - as Catherine says, the rights will probably not be available.
She Loves Me is a lovely jewel box of a show. If you aren't familiar with it find a copy and give it a listen. Great character songs, charming story.
I'm ashamed to say I don't really know Secret Garden. We thought about it when we eventually decided upon A Little Night Music back in 2000.
Godspell, hmmm...
The cast is 8 or 9, no? Other than the obvious advantages of "rocking" Tyshawn's "face off" and the extreme personal pleasure anonymous at 11:02 experienced, tell me more ...
Bat Boy is something I have been hearing as well. It sort of occupies the same environment as Little Shop..., aesthetically speaking (rock score, pop-culture commentary, deeply ironic, etc.).
We will have a thread soon on the suggested lack of "respect for our theatre department" - but lets hold off on that for now.
Have a good day and keep the suggestions coming...
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
FALL SEASON
The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek
by Naomi Wallace
Directed by Patrick Kagan-Moore
August 27th – 30th, 2006
Cast List
Character - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Performer
Pace Creagan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Irene Palmer
Dalton Chance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - JohnBen Lacy
Gin Chance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jane Dewey
Dray Chance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Stan Campbell
Chas Weaver - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Will Johnston
TAPE
by Stephen Belber
Directed by Adam Brown
October 5th - 7th, 2006
Cast List
To Be Announced...
Antigone
Directed by Vessela Warner
November 8th – 11th, 2006
Cast List
To Be Announced...
The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek
by Naomi Wallace
Directed by Patrick Kagan-Moore
August 27th – 30th, 2006
Cast List
Character - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Performer
Pace Creagan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Irene Palmer
Dalton Chance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - JohnBen Lacy
Gin Chance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jane Dewey
Dray Chance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Stan Campbell
Chas Weaver - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Will Johnston
TAPE
by Stephen Belber
Directed by Adam Brown
October 5th - 7th, 2006
Cast List
To Be Announced...
Antigone
Directed by Vessela Warner
November 8th – 11th, 2006
Cast List
To Be Announced...
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