2017 Talent ShowCase

Here is the link to the entire 2017 JHS Talent ShowCase.
Enjoy!

https://twitter.com/jsddrama

2017 JHS Talent ShowCase!!!

Play On! Update. . .

Murder Most Foul:

Fake Bios needed from: Smitty, Billy, Henry, and Saul (Caitlin, Charlie, Danny, James)

A director's note from Alicia?

These are needed asap!

Play On! Update. . .

Dear Friends,

Nice work today.  Tomorrow....you need to be off book.  It is a must!

Due to the fact that we ended rehearsal early today, no one should be using their scripts tomorrow.  Use your extra time wisely.

Please make note when rehearsals end.  Do not make plans for any time before the end of a rehearsal.

I understand that we are all tired....but keep the bar high.

Your crew came in at 10:30 a.m. and worked straight through the day.

You too worked last night and came in ready to rock.

Momentum and creative energy equals a great show.

Tickets are on sale now...urge your friends/family to purchase them.

See you tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.

Lys

Play On! Tickets On Sale

https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=6e734d0a27ce47c73a5897c4becad0c1

Folks!

Tickets are now on sale for Play On!

Thank you for spreading the word!

Lys

Thoughts. . . .

Hello Cast,

In all seriousness, how can we move forward from tonight?

I do know that there is a lot on everyone's plate.

Life is filled with challenges....it is difficult at times, but also glorious.

You have the opportunity to share with the community something very different and entertaining.

It is imperative that we get off book as soon as possible-we are not reacting/acting/creating at the moment.  We are stressed, behind the eight ball-searching for lines.  You are far better actors to settle for what is happening on stage right now.

You are a  talented group-raise the bar....NOW!

The ball is in your court....our success depends on all of you.

Come to rehearsal energized, focused and committed.

The audience deserves to see you at your best!

Lys

Play On! Update. . .

Hello All,

Just some reminders~

1. Bios are almost past due.

I cannot accept any bios past Wednesday night.  
There is so much to do, the last thing that the production crew needs is to worry about the programs.

2.  If you want a t-shirt let me know asap.  I should have the final design by midweek.

3. ADS!  We have three.  Up  to  you about this portion of the show.

The Ads do sustain us-donations do as well.

4.  No scripts starting Tuesday evening.  I will let you know which Act we will be focusing on when we meet Tuesday evening.

5.  The ticket link will be live very soon.  I will let you know when that happens.

6.  From now on-NO ONE can be late for rehearsal.  ALL phones must be put on the piano.  
We MUST begin rehearsals on time.

7  You have an AMAZING and DEDICATED CREW!!!  I am so very thankful for the time and energy that they have given to our production. Make sure you thank them early and often.

8.  You all were wonderful during our Theatre Horizon workshop.  So very cool to watch you grow and explore your characters as well as yourselves, as actors.  Keep moving forward.  
Incorporate what you learned this past weekend into your work on stage.


See you all soon!

Lys

Play On! The Audition/Timing Update

Crew/Tech/SoundPlay On!

February 21          Act TBA           7:15-9:30 p.m.

February 22         Act TBA          7:15-9:30 p.m.

                           FEBRUARY 24th  

                 JHS TALENT SHOWCASE

February 25       Run Show/Crew/Tech                                                                      11:45-4:45 p.m.

The Audition/Timing

February 26       Run Show     10:00-11:30 a.m.                       

Play On!

February 26       Entire Cast   
                            12:30-3:00 p.m. 

                           Theater Horizon

                       The Audition/Timing
March 11 at 2:30 p.m.  
Performance at the 
Cheltenham Arts Center

Play On! Update . . . .

February 18     Run Show        11:30-2:30 p.m.
                          Paint Set             9:00        a.m.

      THEATER HORIZON

          3:00-5:00 p.m.

February 19       Free Day! 
                 Off book all acts starting next week.

Albany Theater Community Theater

Still in the process....but so cool!

Costume Plot Link!

Hello Play On!  Cast,

Here is the link and it does work now.

Please add your comments as soon as possible.

Thank you!

Lys



hhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17KcK4Bp1SlEaV2_yP5_Q2BdIbCx5Pw1WHudhbRMl9MY/edit?usp=sharing

Play On! Costume Plot

Play On!  Cast,

Ms. Farr would like you to add a few brief sentences describing your character's backstory on to the spreadsheet provided via this link:  

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17KcK4Bp1SlEaV2_yP5_Q2BdIbCx5Pw1WHudhbRMl9MY/edit?usp=sharing

That will help with our costume plot.

Please do this asap!

Thank you!

Lys

Play On!


February 14       CREW                        7:00 p.m.
                          Load in Set!
                           Entire Cast
                            Act 3                  7:15-9:15 p.m.
February 15      Act 1/2               7:15-9:15 p.m.
February 18     Run Show        11:30-2:30 p.m.
             Paint Set             9:00        a.m.

      

THEATER HORIZON

          3:00-5:00 p.m.

February 19       Act 3                 12:00-4:15 p.m.

Play On! Back Stories 2017

Albany New York-The most “average” American town.

2010

What time of year:

Spring

March……

1982-Para-troopers?

Polly (teacher) /Henry (plumber)

Meet in acting class-B.U.

Live in NY

Married after school at the age of 22

No kids

Age: 55

Henry resents Polly because she cannot have kids

Henry cheated on Polly

No therapy-group activity-join the theater company

Polly-emotional eating disorder

Henry-sleeps on the couch sometimes-and in separate beds.

Polly and Smitty!!!

Henry/Saul-agrees with what he is saying about Polly

Henry/Billy-doesn’t care for him at all.

Billy 

(age-25) and Saul (age-45) are best-buds.

“Bro-mance”

Worked together before.

Billy feels bad for Henry…enjoys the jokes that Saul makes.

New England college…accounting…theater program.

Only child-came from a wealthy background….feels superior to the rest of the cast.

Maybe respects Gerry.

Saul 

Likes Billy-goes out and hangs.

A bit nervous around Henry.  Picks on Polly because she is an easy target.  Polly’s gloating is annoying.

2 older brothers-was being picked on.  Just behaving how he was treated by his siblings.

Gerry (age 38)

Aggie and she grew up together in Albany.

Passion for theater.  Wanted to go in to the city.

Name of the theater company:  Albany Manor

Loved to act.   Married to Frank.  Kept her married name.

Was asked to direct Albany Manor-for over 10 years.

Aggie

Military Family-no college.  Signed up-boot camp.  Shaved head.  Father was strict

Brother…likes order-should show her military background through posture/gestures. 

2 separate work stations for the set? Used to male power figures.  Pacing.

Violet- (age 22)

Grew Up in Albany.  Upper Middle Class-one sister…starred in her high school shows. Intimated from all the talent in the city.  Lives in an apartment with two friends.  Barrista…insecure about talent. On and off relationship with Billy-same college. Freshman/Sophomore….Junior/Senior year.

Smitty (17) 

Albany…high school.  Only child-overbearing mother.  Major tests-bio.  Needs to be a perfectionist.  Saul drives her to practice.  Can’t be independent.  Modest outfits.  Nerves getters.  Childish mannerism.

 

Phyllis and Polly

Teacher’s lounge-assistant director to the high school.  Bond because we never had friends.  Needs moments to shine.  Gets Phyllis to write a play for her.

Phyllis (age 56) took many years to write the play.  Re-acquainted friends.

Friendship was genuine then fake.  Traditional “old fashioned” family.  Teacher/house wife.  Pottery classes….tried to find “herself”.  Plays the flute.

Gullible-chasing dreams.  Low self-esteem-over compensates for that.

Louise (age 31)

Intern to Aggie/Gerry.  Divorced family.  College in N.Y.

Grew up in Albany.  No family-but theater folks. Out of college at 20.  Resent actors. MEGAPHONE! Fit in with everyone else.  Respects Gerry/Aggie.

Murder Most Foul:

In Depth

Accents?

Different postures when switching characters

The Odd Couple-Cappies today!

Cappie Folks~

Remember you need a ride home from the show today.  

You will be able to give your parents an accurate time for pick when we arrive at the  school today.  

Usually, Cappies stay 20 minutes after the show for a quick discussion.  

Play On! and The Audition Update!

Friends,

Please make note of the changes below. 
1.  Off book-Act 1 by next weekend.  All Ads are due February 24th.

2. Bios due by February 10th (both bios).

3.  Cappies folks: you will need a ride home from the show on Sunday February 5th.

Updated Schedule:

The Audition/Timing
February 3          Entire Cast      3:00-4:30 p.m.

Play On!
February 4          Act 1/11         1:00-4:30 p.m.

The Audition/Timing
February 5          Entire Cast  12:00-1:30 p.m.

Play On!
February 5        No Rehearsal
                            Cappies Team
                The Odd Couple  3:00 p.m.
               Meet at school by 1:15 p.m.
Please seek a ride home from the show!