Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this anonymous survey by May 7. As the theatre program works to adjust our curriculum, we’d like student feedback on potential courses that are in the works. Google form link: https://forms.gle/MNAshL98WMKqD5Yx8
Postings
Summer Theatre Technician Positions
ATTENTION:Jean’s Playhouse in Lincoln, New Hampshire is seeking to fill the following positions: Master Carpenter $350 / weekProps Master – $300 / weekScenic Painter – $300 / week Carpenter Intern – $150 / weekCostume Intern – $150 / week Contract dates differ a little with each position, but are mostly from June 27 to September 4.SOUND OF MUSIC IN CONCERT, CABARET, MAMMA MIA, & THE 39 STEPS. CONTACT: Joel MercierProducing Artistic DirectorNorth Country Center for the ArtsJean’s Playhouse PO Box 1060 Lincoln, NH 03251Business: 603-745-6032Box Office: 603-745-2141www.jeansplayhouse.com
PSU PERFORMING-ARTS PICNIC!!
Tuesday, May 3, 2PM – 4PM Hi, all!In years past, we traditionally have held a convocation-event for the performing arts at the end of the year. This year, we invite all Music, Theatre, & Dance students and instructors to a picnic outside Silver in the Amphitheatre area. We hope to see you there!!!
Stage Managers (and some ASMs) for the 2022-23 Season
(posting for Tim) ***Thanks to all who applied for a stage management position! Please email Tim (tlecuyer@plymouth.edu) ASAP to officially accept (or decline) these assignments. Into the Woods SM – Blake Ellis ASM – Kayla Orthman Midnite SM – Emily King ASM – Sadie Covill Urinetown SM – Emily King ASM – To be determined Silent Sky SM – Katie Tetu ASM – To be determined
Fall 2022 Cast Lists
*please note if you are cast in Into the Woods we will be meeting in the Choral Room (Silver 122) during company time next week. Tuesday 4/19 & Thursday 21 3:30-5:30pm. Tuesday will just be an introductory meeting, Thursday we will be going over music splits so you can learn your music over the summer. Cast List: Into the Woods (plus Stage Managers) Stage Manager Blake E. Asst. Stage Manager Kayla O. Cinderella Maddie A. Witch Grace G. Little Red Joey G.Olivia Z. (understudy) Baker’s Wife Emma M. Rapunzel/Choreographer Lindsey B.Emily K. (understudy, will perform 10/8) Jack’s Mother/Snow White Cambria W Stepmother Emma N. Florinda Olivia Z. Lucinda Mackenzie G. Cinderella’s Mother/Sleeping Beauty/Milky White Rear Kaitlyn H. Granny/Giantess/Milky White Head Katie T. Baker Kyle S.Jackson P. (understudy) Jack Ian M. Cinderella’s Prince Harrison C. Rapunzel’s Prince/Wolf Teddy W. Cinderella’s Father/Steward RJ S. Narrator Jackson P. Mysterious Man Michael A-B. Cast List: Midnite (plus Stage Managers) Stage Manager Emily K Asst. Stage Manager Sadie C. James Dalton Rylan L. Tom Drake/Bone Nick B. Quillian Calle B. Helen Abi B. Hermione Sara-Ann B. Damian Connor B. Andy Jay B. Nicole Sorchae M. Sam/Cob Tori F. Alex/Pea Sierra N. Tiara Cicely R. The Whisper Colton S. Faye Read More
Annual Reviews for Theatre Majors
Formerly known as Juries. These are intended to be a little easier for everyone to manage this year. The theatre major at Plymouth State University has a component in it that has been on hold for two years during COVID restrictions. Two years is a long time for university students. Many of you will not know anything about this. At the end of each year, we ask each student to meet with the appropriate faculty for a professional and academic check-in. Dr. Tulk and I discussed this component at length this morning. Traditionally, they have been referred to as Theatre Juries, using the same language that the Music Program uses for their own majors. The seniors in the program will remember doing these. Beginning this year, we are renaming them as Annual Reviews. Each option within theatre has its own criteria. In the model we have been working from, these appointments were structured very much like an audition or interview. Monologues, songs, and portfolio reviews have been presented annually by all majors, with increasing levels of challenge each year. We will be modifying this model a bit. For the past two years, we have cancelled this step in our process. Read More
Rehearsal & Tech Schedule
Auditions for Fall Shows 2022
Into the Woods & Midnite Date: April 12, 2022 Auditions for ‘Into the Woods’ and ‘Midnite’ will be held Tuesday, April 12. Use this form to sign up for an audition slot; note that slots after 5:00pm are reserved for Acting only auditions (no accompanist). Acting callbacks will be that evening, 4/12 from 7-8:30pm. Music callbacks will be held Thursday, April 14 during company time (3:30-5:30pm), IF NEEDED. Preparations: 60-90 second cut of a song in the style of the show (but not from Into the Woods), AND a one minute contemporary monologue (*choose a piece that is exciting to you)–acting only auditions do not need to prepare a song. Sign up for an audition slot here: https://plymouth.showportal.net/sign-up-sheets/?sheet_id=137
Theatre Season 2022-2023
As sometimes happens, we suddenly had to rethink directors, calendar positions, and titles. We had a list of shows that suited the first production slot. As always, the parameters included calendar time for rehearsals, hitting important dates (such as homecoming), time to build scenery for a given show, appropriate roles to serve current students, vocal parts, necessary creative staff, etc. “The students think we’re doing Into the Woods.” “I know.” “Ha ha.” “It’s not even on the list.” “You know, if we WERE doing into the woods, it would solve almost as many problems as this show. Maybe more” “Yes.” “Actually, it would be better than this one, and this one, too.” “Yes. And better than this one, and maybe better than this one.” “Hmm.” “Maybe we should add it to the list.” “If we end up doing it, some of them are gonna be mad.” “Yes.” “Ha ha.” So, to those of you who might feel misled: Sorry. Also: ha ha. 😀 – Kizer Into the Woodsby James Lapine and Stephen SondheimDirected by Jessie ChapmanOctober 6 – 8 (NHETG and Homecoming)Auditions in April with limited rehearsals following this spring.https://www.mtishows.com/into-the-woods The story follows a Baker and his wife, who Read More
Little Women Photos
The photos are online now.https://plymouth.showportal.net/archive/little-women-the-musical/