Tuesday, April 24, 2012

And, we are off...



Readthrough down and character work begins tonight.  Was difficult to let go of the previous show and move on to the next, but 'needs must'... so on we go.

I have a solid and talented cast and look forward to working with them, getting to know them and sharing this beautiful text with them! 

Have numerous plans for this piece... away from the fast paced, sometimes cartoon portrayals in Midsummer... and on to a little more realistic, yet sophisticated humor.  My set will be representational and have it's own water feature and sculptures!

Can't wait to begin sharing all the details...

Monday, April 2, 2012

And, we have a confirmed cast!

The cast is confirmed, the paperwork and scripts are ready... All that is left to do now is get into rehearsal...

SCRIPT PICK - UP

Scripts will be available for pick up at the Theater from Thursday April 12, during normal store opening times.  Also on this day, you will be sent, via e-mail, the following:
  • Contact List
  • Working Rehearsal Schedule (subject to adjustment)
  • Casting Agreement, to be signed and given to Lisa on the first rehearsal
 Please print out each of these items for your information.  The casting agreement must be completed and brought to the first rehearsal.

-Those who who have been cast from out of town, will have all these documents sent electronically after April 12.

-Those in the cast of MIDSUMMER will have scripts signed out to them the week of April 2. 

FIRST REHEARSALS

The first Table Read will be held on Monday, April 16 at 7pm at the theater.  Ensemble members are not required to attend.

Character rehearsals for Beatrice, Benedick, Claudio, Don Pedro, Understudies, Hero, Don John and Dogberry will begin on Wednesday, April 18 at 7pm.

PRODUCTION TEAM


Lisa Howard-Welch, Director
Kelly Bennington, Assistant Director
Susan Robert, Costume Designer
Lisa Bernheim, Student Director / Company Photographer
Juliet Howard-Welch, Production Stage Manager
Jacinda Bridger, Assistant Stage Manager
Patrick Taylor, Assistant Stage Manager
Prop Mistress, Lynn Brown

CAST

  • Don Pedro - Tony Copper
  • Benedick - Josh Katawick
  • Benedick U/S & Ensemble  - Jon Hung
  • Claudio - Jared Mola
  • Claudio U/S & Ensemble - Jon Dowler
  • Leonato - John Bukowski
  • Antonia - Cher Collins
  • Dogberry - Kathleen Day
  • Verges - James Michael Fazio
  • Beatrice/ PSM - Juliet Howard-Welch
  • Hero - Elizabeth Dillard
  • Hero U/S - Katie Paeg
  • Don John - Austin Smith
  • Conrade - Michelle Graham
  • Borachio - John Fredland
  • Ursula - Ofaname Eguaroje
  • Margaret / Photographer / Student Director- Lisa Bernheim
  • Balthasar/ ASM - Jacinda Bridger
  • Friar - Nathan Hudson
  • Sexton/ Media  - Anthony Chiles
  • Messenger/ ASM - Patrick Taylor 
  • Ensemble -Quillin Stocker
  • Ensemble - Danielle Schroeder

I still have yet to receive the following from some of the actors:
  1. Confirm the following contact information:  E-mail address, phone number (does your phone accept texts)
  2. Attach a head shot or head and shoulders photo (jpg), if not already provided
  3. Write a bio (500 words or less) detailing your past experience, training, hobbies, anything else you like.

The above information is due no later than Monday, April 9. 

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