Putting a Face on Theatre

September 2009 Blog Posts (8)

Never Run Into a Batten With Your Head!

The other day the students were hanging lights for Dracula and I was being kind of an idiot and didn't see that a batten was down. I ran head on into it and got a concussion. And it was embarrassing. I just thought it was a good idea to just put a reminder out there for people to watch for battens that have been flown in but not out yet. Next time I think I'll be a little more careful! Continue

Added by Mattie Roquel Rydalch on September 25, 2009 at 10:55pm — 4 Comments

Everybody Hates Hitler (A Monologue)

Everybody Hates Hitler AT RISE: BOB HITLER is lying on a couch. He looks like Adolf, minus the mustache. BOB Of course I hate my brother! Everyone hates him…why should I be any different? He’s so desperate to be famous that he doesn’t care who he hurts. I feel bad for all the people he’s killed, but his little massacre hasn’t exactly been easy on me either…but no one cares about that, do they? (sitting up) Everyone just assumes that all Hitlers are evil because Adolf is, but… Continue

Added by Crystal Smith on September 25, 2009 at 7:01pm — No Comments

Master of Disguise (A 10-Minute Play)

Master of Disguise Setting: Io’s house. At rise: ZEUS, wearing a toga and sporting a ridiculously long beard, is sitting on the couch when IO, a very skinny woman, enters, holding two glasses of wine. She hands one to Zeus and sits down next to him. ZEUS Thanks for agreeing to see me. I didn’t think you were ever going to forgive me. IO So you turned me into a cow…at least you changed me back. That’s all that matters…although it would’ve been nice if you had done it… Continue

Added by Crystal Smith on September 20, 2009 at 6:34pm — No Comments

A wonderful "Midsummer Night's Dream" at Cal Shakes

Hey gang, if you're in the SF Bay Area check out A MIdsummer Night's Dream at Cal Shakes. I was keen on seeing it because it's directed by Aaron Posner, who put on an As You Like It in Philadelphia twenty years ago that just changed all the rules for Shakespeare. I wasn't disappointed. This "Dream" is a TRIUMPH, just full of life and wonder. It dances all over a gorgeous unit set that looks like a gigantic Gees Bend quilt. Go see it! Continue

Added by Elizabeth Finkler on September 19, 2009 at 11:42pm — No Comments

Heaven Help Us (A Short Play)

Heaven Help Us Setting: Hell, a conference room. At rise: JESUS, ADOLF HITLER, and CHARLES MANSON sit cross-legged on the floor. Jesus checks his watch. JESUS Does anyone know where Jeffrey is? ADOLF Death to the Jews! JESUS That doesn’t really answer my question, Adolf. (JEFFREY DAHMER enters, gnawing on a human arm.) JEFFREY (with his mouth full) Sorry I’m late. JESUS It’s okay. Please have a seat. Jeffrey sits on the floor, setting the arm beside him. JESUS As you… Continue

Added by Crystal Smith on September 17, 2009 at 7:14pm — No Comments

Wireless Mics & Sweat Don't Mix

Here's How To Keep Your Transmitters Dry A small zip lock bag provides great protection for a wireless mic transmitter when it must be worn in a place where it is exposed to sweat. Both the antenna and the lavalier cable can exit thru the zip lock opening and the bag can be sealed tight enough to keep sweat from contacting the transmitter or penetrating the battery compartment. The bags can be written on with a Sharpie Marker so you can note which performer uses the mic and keep notes on… Continue

Added by Good Idea Greg on September 17, 2009 at 12:14pm — No Comments

Satan Knows Best (A 10-Minute Play)

Satan Knows Best Setting: Hell, Satan’s dining room. At rise: SATAN is setting the table (for two) when TIFFANY enters. TIFFANY Hey, Dad! SATAN Hi, sweetie! Dinner’s almost ready-I made spaghetti! Will you go fix the drinks while I finish setting the table? I’ll have iced tea. TIFFANY I can’t. I have a date. SATAN But I made your favorite! TIFFANY I’ll eat the leftovers. SATAN I thought we decided that you wouldn’t date until you’re forty. TIFFANY That’s what you… Continue

Added by Crystal Smith on September 16, 2009 at 11:27am — No Comments

Never Trust an Angel (A Short Play)

Never Trust an Angel Setting: Hell, Satan and Angel’s kitchen. At rise: ANGEL, a blonde woman dressed all in white, places a basket of muffins on a table set for three. SATAN enters, wearing a black suit with a red shirt and carrying a briefcase. Satan sets the briefcase down and kisses Angel on the cheek. SATAN Good morning, Angel! ANGEL Good morning! Have some breakfast-I made your favorite. SATAN Blueberry muffins? ANGEL Yep-and this time I used an extra-special… Continue

Added by Crystal Smith on September 3, 2009 at 12:20pm — 1 Comment