I went to San Francisco this past weekend to visit friends and relatives (my wife is from there, her parents live and work there), and in addition to picking up some lovely cheese I managed to:
1 - See
Wicked for the first time
2 - Drop completely out of the loop when it comes to following theatre news. So, here's some info on both.
First Off, Some Interesting News Links
Over in Chicago, the …
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Added by Jacob Coakley on June 29, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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Oh boy, now I know for sure that I'm off my meds. I've had an idea of staging my own show at a community theater nearby. Am thinking in terms of Charles Mee's
Wintertime, or that fun opera version of 999999999 [sorry, that was my tabby Don Juan]
The Bald Soprano that I was in a few years ago. Or, if I'm really demented, I'll write my own show.
A little history: Last year, I fell into the clutches of the most disorganized, most demented company I've ever encountered, either as a…
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Added by Elizabeth Finkler on June 28, 2009 at 5:28pm —
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...but I went to an audition for
Oklahoma today. I shouldn't try to do a dance-heavy show. I've had some dance training, but you wouldn't know it. Takes me
weeks to learn combinations, and I'm not patient with myself. Wrenching my ankle during one dance audition years ago didn't help. The injury healed long ago, but I'm still nervous about jumps and twirls.
Maybe I could take a class, and maybe I could find one that wasn't 15 Mary Lou Rettons and me, but that takes $ that I don't…
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Added by Elizabeth Finkler on June 27, 2009 at 4:56pm —
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Has anyone discovered a low-cost way to project backdrops/scenery without having the stage lights fade them out?
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Added by David W. Mitchell on June 26, 2009 at 2:12pm —
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Opening Night soon approaches for RoseColored Glasses production of "Songs For a New World" - June 25-28 Rehoboth Beach Elementary Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Starring Kristine Knowlton, Annie Hudson, Peyton Lynch and Michael Phillips. Music and Lyrics for "Songs for a New World" were written by Jason Robert Brown. Tickets are on sale now, and are available through their website,…
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Added by Kristine Knowlton on June 24, 2009 at 8:35am —
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http://www.theatreface.com
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Added by Gordon Goede on June 22, 2009 at 1:48pm —
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Does anyone have pictures of their stage setting for BUS STOP. We have a productiong coming this winter and it would be very helpful to see what others have done.
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Added by Fred T. Blish on June 22, 2009 at 9:49am —
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I just caught an excellent production of Terrence McNally's
Lips Together, Teeth Apart in Palo Alto, presented by Theatre Q at Dragon Productions. This was the first time I'd seen it since catching the Philadelphia Theatre Company production in 1992. Still hits hard, especially in a small space, and the cast is first rate.
It runs one more weekend:
http://theatreq.org/?page_id=8
Me, I'm still striking out right and left with auditions. Got two coming up. Here's…
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Added by Elizabeth Finkler on June 21, 2009 at 7:06pm —
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I am looking for companies that sell new and used stage drapery. I have a few companies, but wanted to get the word out to anyone reading that is in the business and wants to call me also. I am searching for a black sharks tooth scrim approximate size of 50' wide x 30' tall. I am also looking for a main travel curtain in red. My proscenium is 45 feet wide by 25 feet high, so I am seeking a significant size curtain. Please contact me at 914-934-9362 Jim
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Added by James Lopolito on June 19, 2009 at 1:36pm —
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Please send this out to anyone you think might be interested. We are trying to wrap this up pretty quickly, so tell the possible candidate to apply ASAP. Thanks.
Open Position
Theatre Tech Support
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
• To oversee the set construction for theatre productions.
o Coordinating theatre construction workshop hours for students
o Mentor students in set construction and design
• To coordinate all…
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Added by Jennifer Hunter on June 16, 2009 at 12:55pm —
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SERAPID
stage lift systems will be installed in the Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., as part of the theatre renovation project.
"We were in need of a new lifting system for the two stages," said Matt Wright, Elevator Supervisor at Michigan State University. "The stages used hydraulics as a lifting mechanism. The new LinkLift system will replace the hydraulics."
Twelve of…
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Added by Ann Marie on June 16, 2009 at 6:54am —
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My middle daughter Gwen, who is 14 years old, loves the Barbie movies. I have been watching them with her, I have to admit that I have been enjoying myself immensely. The music is Broadway sounding. The voice over work is done by well know actors and actresses. The morals are told in very modern ways. They almost remind me of fun and modern morality plays.
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Added by Mo Amharclann on June 8, 2009 at 12:41pm —
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HI folks. Well, the tux is all pressed and I will be reporting on this year's Tony Awards starting at the Red Carpet and right through the ceremony. I invite you all to join me online and let me know what you think about all the happenings and share your opinions of the evenings festivities. Will be a fun night to see who's wearing what and seeing all of Broadway's best together in one place...Radio CIty Music Hall!!! See you tomorrow night at 6PM!!!!
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Added by Tim "TJ" Fitzgerald on June 6, 2009 at 6:33pm —
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Here we are at day 3 of the 2009 TCG conference in Baltimore. I'm keeping notes to give some nice end-of the weekend, looking back type entries, but here's what my day has been about today.
Just left part 1 of the "New Plays Today: Two Studies" about the current culture of American playwrights/new plays (Theatre Development Fund's New Plays and Playwrights Project, led by Todd London) and the positives and negatives of new play development in 14 US communities ("The Gates of Opportunity" by…
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Added by Michael Dove on June 6, 2009 at 8:34am —
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Hey guys!
Huge apologies for the lack of updates. We've had some wireless access issues, but should be good from here on out. Tonight, I'll get some comprehensive recaps on yesterday's start and what's going on today. For those who like their blogging in micro-size, follow our twitter feed @stagedirections.
Here's the question for today: Forget about online forums and tweets and Myspace: What are the fundamentals to engaging audiences? Do we need to re-invent how we approach producing, or…
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Added by Michael Dove on June 5, 2009 at 10:25am —
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While at Wal-Mart one day. A young African man was checking my items and we got to talking. I had my youngest daughter with me, and commented on how helpful and well behaved she was. He ask about how old she. I told him that she had just turned 12 and that Ana, my daughter, went to a Christian school. He asked about if they taught Darwinism. I explained they taught both Creationism and Darwinism, and gave him other reason why she goes to a Christian school. He explain that in his country they…
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Added by Mo Amharclann on June 1, 2009 at 12:16pm —
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As the initial selection of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s inaugural Emerging Artist Series in Musical Theater Playwriting, Academy has been selected for the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF)’s Next Link Project, NYMF’s primary writer service program.
Academy, seen at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre in October 2008, was conceived and developed by Andrew Kato, Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Artistic Director, with book, music and lyrics by John Mercurio. The story takes place at St. Edward's…
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Added by Melissa Wilkinson on June 1, 2009 at 6:59am —
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Back in the Swim
Maybe I can put on my OWN show!
Projecting scenery...
Opening Night Soon Approaches for "Songs For a New World" - Tickets now on sale!
My Blog on Theatre by Gordon Goede
Set pictures/design for Bus Stop
Theatre job in Grand Rapids, MI
SERAPID Stage Lifts to be Installed at the Wharton Center at Michigan State University
Closet Barbie Fan
Join Me TJ Fitzgerald for the TheatreFace.com Tony Party Sunday evening
TCG Continues
Academy, part of the Emerging Artist Series, chosen for New York Musical Theatre Festival!
