Putting a Face on Theatre

October 2010 Blog Posts (14)

Behind the Scenes and On the Stage

Happy Halloween (weekend)! This is my first Halloween in our new house, and my wife and I are buying candy and preparing for the neighborhood kids that will come flocking on Sunday evening. This is the first time I've ever been in a neighborhood where door-to-door trick or treating was possible (always lived in apartments before) so I'm really excited! To commemorate, we're starting off our videos this week with a Halloween bent.

First off, a clip from a classic movie, … Continue

Added by Jacob Coakley on October 29, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

The Prometheus Project: Suzuki

I apologize for the lateness of this update, I have been ill the last couple of weeks. Due to this, I was forced to miss a couple of rehearsals, much to my dismay. This past week we have been rehearsing as an ensemble, which has been an interesting experience. The ensemble has been working separately from those of us playing Prometheus, so it was cool to see the other portions of the show. For instance, there is a part that is done with long, metal rods with hammers at the end that is really… Continue

Added by Meghan O. Koesters on October 28, 2010 at 9:06pm — No Comments

LDI - Day 3

So if yesterday was business, today was frantic fun. I ran around trying to see all the people I had missed throughout the weekend… Continue

Added by Jacob Coakley on October 24, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Will LED Fixtures Mean Custom Gobos for All?

The second day of LDI was a lot busier than the first—at least for me. The first day of a show is usually the busiest for… Continue

Added by Jacob Coakley on October 24, 2010 at 8:53am — 7 Comments

Photos from Day 1 of LDI

Alright! Posted a bunch of photos from Day 1 over here. Didn't take a whole lot today -- will do more tomorrow when I have a proper camera. Meanwhile, Let me know if there's a product you've been hearing about that you want more info on!

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Added by Jacob Coakley on October 22, 2010 at 4:45pm — No Comments

SERAPID Representatives will Participate in Panel Discussion about Wyly Theatre

http://www.ldishow.comRepresentatives from SERAPID, Theatre Projects Consultants, SECOA and the AT&T Peforming Arts Center will participate in a panel discussion about the new Wyly Theatre in Dallas durind LDI 2010.

The panel is on Saturday, October 23 from 1:30-3:30.

Visit www.serapid.us or www.ldishow.com for more information.

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Added by Ann Marie on October 21, 2010 at 1:12pm — No Comments

my last set design

hi all. I post here my last staging, hope you like it. leave your comments and opinions Greetings agu http://www.facebook.com/v/158461194178115 http://www.facebook.com/pages/LedWay/205197018168#!/album.php?aid=279400&id=205197018168 … Continue

Added by Agustin on October 17, 2010 at 4:20pm — No Comments

Graduate Statements of Purpose

First up, why do i write these posts? I mean, i'm not getting paid to write this blog. It's not something i'm required to do by the program for which i teach, or by the theatre for whom i work.

I remember all too well how lost in the woods i felt when i graduated with my bachelors and was considering graduate study. At that time, literally NONE of the resources i have mentioned in prior… Continue

Added by Rachel E. Pollock on October 17, 2010 at 9:05am — No Comments

The Prometheus Project: Talking It Out

Tonight's rehearsal focused on more of the script then the previous one had. The most notable part of the rehearsal was spent on dividing up the lines. In this particular play, Prometheus is being split into 6 different characters or groups, with each getting their own lines and movement. We discussed where we would be in relation to the space and what part of us would be tied up. I'm going to be tied to the center Prometheus' left leg though it will most likely be my right leg that gets tied.… Continue

Added by Meghan O. Koesters on October 13, 2010 at 8:51pm — No Comments

Weekend Viewing

So here's a few videos for the weekend, hope you enjoy them like I did!

For some reason, whenever I think of theatre videos I think of musicals. I think it's the whole "music video" thing. Anyways, here's one of my longest musical crushes of ALL TIME. Bernadette Peters singing Send in the Clowns from A Little Night Music. The current Broadway revival with Bernadette and Elaine Stritch closes in January, that's a production I'm going to be… Continue

Added by Jacob Coakley on October 8, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

The Prometheus Project: Acorns and Potatoes

Tonight was the first rehearsal of the Prometheus Project. I have learned that this is to be a movement-based show (primarily Butoh and Laban movement) and I am very excited to see how it turns out. I am to play the role of Prometheus: Religious Oppression, and I hope to do a respectable job for the show. I have been researching religious oppression all week in preparation for this first rehearsal.

The rehearsal took place on the 4th floor of one of the oldest buildings in…

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Added by Meghan O. Koesters on October 6, 2010 at 8:57pm — 2 Comments

A Quick Introduction

Hello!

I would imagine that the best thing to do for my first blog entry would be to introduce myself, but I have an overactive imagination so we'll see how that goes. I'm a 22 year old seeking her Bachelor's Degree in Arts in Communication Specializing in Theatre: Acting/Directing. A few fun facts about me is that I work as a team leader for kids during the week and then scare kids on the weekends (I'm a Screamster at Cedar Point for Halloweekends). I play over 20…

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Added by Meghan O. Koesters on October 6, 2010 at 8:15pm — No Comments

Weekend Viewing

I've been looking around and found some fun videos for the weekend!

First up, (if Vimeo works) is an embed of a video that has Uncle Vanyo (and a strike!) sped up to happen in less than 3 minutes. Looked like a good production, too. Vimeo won't let me embed it here (but it will on the main page. So you probably saw it there. If not, check it out here.

I got WAAAAAY into '50s music and musicals this week -- or at least that style. So… Continue

Added by Jacob Coakley on October 1, 2010 at 4:03pm — No Comments