Plymouth State University Theatre
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!!!
(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
*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
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
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
The photos are online now.https://plymouth.showportal.net/archive/little-women-the-musical/
February 24 – 26, 2022 The story that you love. The music you won’t forget. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan Knee Plymouth State is proud to present this masterful work. As a Broadway musical it opened in 2005, receiving nominations for Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, and the Outer Critics Circle Award. There might be no stories that resonate so deeply with women in America as that of the four March sisters living in refined scarcity in Concord, Massachusetts during the civil war. Alcott’s novel is often regarded as especially dear to young women who have grown up in the New England states. The production under development at the Silver Center for the Arts includes young women with lifelong experiences in this region. Regional Director Jessie Chapman claims Concord, Massachusetts as her birthplace. She has practiced her art throughout New Hampshire for decades. The March Sisters Danee Gosselin has been the resident costumer for Plymouth State University since 2007. She is a New Hampshire native and has made many professional contributions to regional theatre throughout the state. One of the great strengths of the Silver Center and its Read More
Graduating Production Students Are invited to register for the Unified Professional Theatre Auditions! Deadline is January 26, 2022 to submit registration UPTA materials go live on February 4, 2022
