Author: Jessie Chapman

***Please initial next to your name on the physical callboard in the Silver lounge by end of day on 5/1 to accept your role (physical list will be posted Saturday 4/25) ***Don’t forget to check in with Jessie by end of day May 1, if you have ideas about Practicum assignments or if you’d like to talk about stage managing next year*** Thank you to all who auditioned. I look forward to working with you in the Fall. I’ll send out an email with additional information and a rough schedule by the end of the semester. Always -Jessie She Kills Monsters Agnes Evans- Avery Fecteau Tilly Evans/Tillius- Savannah Muzzey Narrator- Skylar Hammes Chuck Biggs- Jonathan Picard Vera- Sedona Guaraldi Miles- Riley Lyons Orcus/Ronnie- Matthew Dailey Lilith Morningstar/Lilly- Leah Cote Kaliope Darkwalker/Kelly- Shakeira Barron Steve/Fight Captain- Zach Brown Farrah the Faerie- Anna Sulewski Evil Gabbi- Alyssa Romanovitz Evil Tina- Shay Folger Monster Ensemble: Levi Bethune Bradley Cepeck Devon Cranston Carter Fredette Alex Harbour Jack LaRhette Devon Pacheco Victoria Paradise Anna Sulewski Enzo Valenti Cabaret Congratulations, everyone!  We want to take a moment to recognize the extraordinary work that went into this audition process. The level of preparation, focus, and commitment you Read More

Advice To The Players are holding auditions for several readings over the season (one in June, one in August, one in December). The audition is ensemble style on May 2, from 2-4pm in Tamworth NH. No preparation required–more info in the audition link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf36DiOIE54ShrecCpgHt0tY5FFSObQP0zTOswhWHdIflSbA/viewform

Thank you to all who auditioned. Below are the Callback lists for She Kills Monsters and Cabaret. Always -Jessie & Scott She Kills Monsters Callback: Tuesday, April 21 4:30-6:00pm in Silver 119 (the Acting Studio) *please note you may be asked to read for a role you are not called back for AND I may be considering you for roles in addition to those listed. I will have printed copies of sides for callbacks. You can access the auditions sides here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SIlW2o8YwzuhRLZaYkuZl_Wk6kIwSbYb?usp=sharing Agnes Chuck Miles Lilly/Lilith Kelly/Kaliope Ronnie/Orcus Tilly/Tillius Gabbi/Tina Vera Farrah Steve Cabaret Cabaret callbacks are Thursday 4/23 from 4:00-7:00pm in the Recital Hall & Studio Theatre (including dance call)–pay close attention to times and locations. Cabaret Callback Scenes link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/165S-FD4OsJDlTZdoWc4r5_NXmnkQmczd?usp=drive_link 4 – 5:30 Singing/Scenes Recital Hall 5:30 – 6:30 Dance Callback Studio Theatre 6:30 – 7:30 Potential Scene Work (if you are not in the Band Concert or planning to attend)–Studio Theatre Emcee – Jeremy, Jack, Noah, James K, Nate, Joie  Sally Bowles – Avery,  Zoe, Joie, Alyssa C, Abby, Riley S Cliff Bradshaw – Jack D, Jonathan, Connor, Taran, James, Nate, Logan, Riley L Fraulein Schneider – Savannah, Joie, Alyssa C,  Riley S, Shakeira Herr Schultz – Noah, Connor, Taran, Nate Ernst Read More

Calling all theatre folk (major, minors, club participants, etc.)–the annual Theatre end of year picnic will take place on Friday, May 1 at noon in the loading dock. If the weather is bad that day–the rain space will be on the Hanaway stage. We will announce the senior awards at this event (awards will start at 12:30). All are encouraged to attend.

October 15, 16, 17 She Kills Monsters Written by Qui NguyenDirected by Jessie ChapmanPerformed in The Hanaway Theatre A comedic and heartfelt play about Agnes Evans, who, after her teenage sister Tilly’s death, discovers Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook and plays through it to understand her sister better, encountering 90s pop culture, fantasy creatures, and Tilly’s hidden life as a lesbian. The play blends the real world with the fantasy world of the game, exploring themes of grief, loss, acceptance, and identity through an action-packed adventure.  November 13-18 Cabaret Book by Joe MasteroffMusic by John KanderLyrics by Fred EbbDirected by Scott SweatPerformed in the Elizabeth Cheney Studio Theatre A landmark musical set in 1930s Berlin, chronicling the rise of Nazism through the lens of the Kit Kat Klub and its performers, particularly the American writer Cliff Bradshaw and the English singer Sally Bowles. The show is famous for its dark, provocative themes, iconic songs, and its numerous successful revivals. March 4-6 Almost Maine Written by John CarianiProduced by Jessie Chapman, Directed by PSU studentsPerformed in the Mark T. Sylvestre Planetarium (Boyd) & the Smith Recital Hall Students interested in Directing one or more scenes in this production will be invited to apply Read More

The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, NH is looking to build their relationship with PSU’s Theatre Program. They have local auditions coming up March 9 and a lot of technical theatre positions open for the summer. Use this link to visit their website to see job descriptions and sign-up for an audition: https://www.barnstormerstheatre.org/workwithus-1-2-1

If you are feeling behind on class assignments and homework and want some company in getting things crossed off your to-do list, I am hosting drop by guided study hours on Tuesday, November 11, since there are no classes that day. When? Tuesday, November 11 1:30-4:30pm (drop by whenever it works for you) Where? Silver 330–the upstairs conference room For who? All MTD students who could use some help &/or company getting caught up on schoolwork The building will likely be locked–so you can text me at 978-852-5947 and let me know which door you are at, and I will let you in. Always -Jessie Chapman

This Spring the Theatre Program at PSU has a short term commitment acting opportunity we are encouraging folks to audition for: a staged reading/workshop in process of Agnes Grey written by Michael Aviles-Bramer and Directed by Calle Bisaillon. The play is based off of the Anne Bronte novel of the same title, a period drama set in Victorian England. The play will rehearse in April (12 hours total between April 8-23) and there will be a single performance Wednesday, April 24 at 4:30pm in the Smith Recital Hall. Auditions will be held in the Smith Recital Hall Monday, April 1st from 3:30-4:30pm. Callbacks will be Wednesday, April 3rd from 6:30-7:30pm. For the audition, please prepare a contemporary monologue of approximately 1 minute. A sign up sheet is posted (under the sign up sheets link/image on the callboard)

Sunday, March 24 2-4pm at the Sandwich Town Hall Theater (upstairs at 8 Maple Street in Sandwich, NH–about 35 minutes drive from PSU) Use the link below to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjHMFr6iEOJQ6ekDbEyEXUAwJEfEpfPy723OFeCtQLizy6dQ/viewform?usp=sf_link A friendly reminder that our auditions are ensemble style which means you do not have to prepare anything. We accept all levels of experience and employ a lot of early career theatre artists. Coming up this Season at ATTP WAR OF THE ROSES PT.2 –  August 2nd – 11thTHE BOOK OF WILL, by Lauren Gunderson – August 24th & 25thTHE TEMPEST –  September 20th -29thTWELFTH NIGHT–  December 14th & 15th Questions? ask Jessie. Office 316, or email jmchapman@plymouth.edu