Waldorf College Theatre Weblog

Hi everyone My name is Brett Dregge and I am here to let you know about an intership opportunity that I have found out about while working here in Maryland for anyone interested.

I am adjusting well in Maryland and enjoying my job. Reagan (theatre major, class of ‘07) is working part time in the box office and enjoying it. I was trying to remember people who worked in the shop and were graduating soon or would like to take a break for an internship. The Olney Theatre Center is desperately seeking interns for the shop. The internship is supposed to be a year long but they may be willing to make exceptions. Intership information is available online at www.olneytheatre.org or you can have people email me and I will pass information on to my boss.

Thanks, and I look forward to seeing those of you who are interested in this internship here at the Olney Theatre some point in the future.

Brett Dregge

Class of 2007

Hi all,

It is once again Steven here to let you know that we here at Waldorf have had an exciting season, and as we head in to finals I hear to let you all know that we have one final event schedule for this year. This event is the first read through of our Director of Theater Dr. Robert AuFrance’s original play Tag  Team which is about the professional wrestling scene in the 1960’s and 70’s. This event will take place in the Waldorf Theatre Black Box Theatre Thursday night April 17th at 9:30 pm. All are welcome to come and listen to the read through of what will be the first play of next year’s season.

Until Next Post

Steven Van Overbeke

Head of Communications for the Waldorf Theatre Department

 Hi all,

It is once again Steven here to let you all know that tickets for Waldorf’s final Main stage production for the year:  True West by Sam Shepard are on now on sale.

True West is a comedy about two brothers Austin and Lee and the physiological drama they face  writing a Hollywood screen play.

The show will run from  April 1st through the 5th with the show starting at 7:30pm. Ticket prices for  Waldorf Students are $2.00. Regular Students and Seniors are $5.00 and Adult tickets are $7.00.

So if you find yourself with nothing to do just  come to the theatre and enjoy a very hilarious show.

Until next post,

Steven Van Overbeke

Head of Communications for the Waldorf Theatre Department

Hi all,

It’s Steven once again to let you know that the department  made the paper again this time it is an announcement about a May Term class known as Theatre Company. The basic idea behind this is that the company made up of sharers would put up a play during May Term here at Waldorf. The Company as a whole is in charge of every major decision that is to be made from set to costumes, lighting, casting, and whatever else is need to put on the production. The Company has decided that we will be doing William Shakespeare’s A Mid-Summer Nights Dream.

So that being said the Theatre Company class would like to let everyone know that the Company will be holding auditions from 6pm-8pm on April 6th and 7th in Smith Theatre. We are looking for actors, technicians and musicians to help the class put on this production. No prior experience is necessary unless you are a musician.

Please come and an audition. It should end up being a lot of fun.

Also, here is a link to the story if one needs more explanation for this production:

http://www.forestcitysummit.com/articles/2008/03/22/latest_forest_city_news/latestnews06.txt

Until the next post,

Steven Van Overbeke

Head of Communications for the Waldorf Theatre Department

Hey all,

It’s Steven here again to tell one and all about what our two major service projects for 50 Days of Service which were Three-ater and 24 Hour Theatre Project. Let’s start off with Three-ater. These show were all amazing and after a slow start on the Febuary 24th with Two Rooms we had a lot of success. We had between 20-40 or more people show up to each of the shows from Tuesday-Saturday and in a space that can hold at maximum maybe 50-60 people I would say that those are some great numbers. In fact we even ran out of chairs one night. Again, I would like to thank everyone again for their wonderful performances in these three amazing plays. It was awesome.

The next event that I would like extend congratulations to is the 24 Hour Theatre Project, and thank everyone who helped the three great one act plays. For those that don’t know the 24 Hour Theatre Project was an event in which three one act plays needed to be written, directed, costumed, have props pulled for and acted all in span of 24 hours

The three plays that were performed were called Tampons and Cleavage, Nessie, and A Roll of the Dice. It was quite a fun experience to have under our belts. So, again I would like to say to everyone involved we did really well despite the lack of sleep for some of us, and I would like to thank everyone for their hard work.

Way to Go!

Steven Van Overbeke

Head of Communications for the Waldorf Theatre Department

Hi all,

It is once again Steven here to bring you some news about what is happening in the theatre department. Here are the details to the first of many service projects that is happening with the theatre during Waldorf College’s 50 days of Service:

On Monday February 25th Waldorf Theatre will kick off it’s slew of 50 days of Service projects with an event known as Three-ater down in the Theatre Department’s new Black box. This event has three show which will rotate during the week of Feburary 25th to March 1st. Here are how the shows will break down performance wise followed by a description for two of the three shows.

The shows are as follows:

“Two Rooms” by Lee Blessing
Directed by Cassandra Snow
Monday Feb 25
Thursday Feb 28

“The Pillowman” by Martin McDonagh
Directed by Andrew L. Rosdail
Tuesday Feb 26
Friday Feb 29

“Mint” by Randy Wyatt
Directed by Immanuel Elliot
Wednesday Feb 27
Saturday Mar 1

All shows start at 7:30 PM and will be the first shows performed at the brand new Waldorf Black Lab.

See them all!
Seating is limited, so don’t be late…

Tickets? We don’t have tickets because the shows are all FREE. Free, as in, the only thing you’re paying with is your time.

Warning: these shows contain harsh language and content. Use discretion in choosing which show(s) you attend. If you are offended, don’t say I didn’t warn you…

“Two Rooms”
Genre: Tragedy
A young couple is torn apart as terrorists kidnap the husband. The wife takes everything out of his office and barricades herself in with only a small, uncomfortable bed and a small rug, so that she can experience what he is experiencing. Meanwhile a government agent and a newspaper report, both with other motives, claim they are trying to help.

“Pillowman”
Genre: tragicomedy
A writer in totalitarian state is brought in for questioning due to the content of his disturbing short stories in relation to a series of brutal child murders that had been occurring.

“Mint”

A young man’s struggle to accept his father’s death, his mother’s mental illness, and his aunt’s disapproval of his homosexual lifestyle.

There will be talk-backs with the director after each performance. Some of us have a lot of explaining to do…

Here are also two of the posters for the shows

So as one can see we have a lot going on in our department for the next few weeks and we are still as busy as ever.

So in closing I would like say that I hope you have a safe week

Until next post,

Steven Van Overbeke

Head of Communications for Waldorf Theatre

Hi all,

This post I am letting you know of an event that will be happening March 7th and 8th called the 24 hour Theatre Project. The kick off of this is on March 7th at 6:30pm
Basically, what this whole event is is the Theatre Department will write, direct, and produce build cast rehearse, create publicity and do tech and properties for  a production with things like skits, ten minute plays, one acts, and other things of that nature all within a period of 24 hours. This going to be a very fun event and we here at the theatre department are really excited for it. It is going to be extremely fun. If you are interested in being apart of this event or would like to help another way please come by the Theatre Suite located next to the book store to pick up an application from Jeremy or Bob.

We need a lot of help in order to get this event running. Anyone is welcome to including community and faculty members.  We ask though that are at least 18 or a freshman in college in order to help out with this event though

Until next post,

Steven Van Overbeke

Head of Communications for Waldorf Theatre

Hi all,

It is once again Steven. I said in the last post that I would be giving the detail of the England trip out to people Well here they are:

Dear Students,

I am pleased to announce plans for a 3-week study course in England in May 2009.  The course will center in London and will include excursions to Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, and other locations in central and southeastern England.

The course tentatively includes:

-Shakespeare’s Globe performances, tours, and workshops

-Visits to Westminster Abbey, the National Theatre, St. Paul’s, the Tower of London, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Wren churches, the ancient city of Bath, Shakespeare’s birthplace, Oxford university, the Sheldonian Theatre, Sissinghurst, Bodiam Castle, Ightham Mote, Scotney Old Castle, Rye, the British Museum, and many, many more sites.

-London history and architecture

-At least ten plays in London, Stratford, including at Shakespeare’s Globe, London’s West End and Fringe Theatres, the Royal Shakespeare Company, etc.

You will learn the city like never before.  Course expenses, including airfare, all accommodations, in-country transportation, all event tickets and admissions (but not tuition) is approximately $3800-$4300.  Usually, financial aid proceeds can be used for the trip expense.

If you are interested in going to England in May 2009. Please either come to the meeting on Wednesday February 27th at 5:30pm, or see Jeremy Fiebig if you can’t make it to that meeting.

Until the next post

Steven Van Overbeke

Head of Communications for Waldorf Theatre

Hi all,

It is once again Steven here to relay to you some really important news. I am really excited to this. It has to do with some things that will happening here next year. So I will just come out and say it. Waldorf’s Theatre department has officially added a Shakespeare Minor to the program. This is perfect due to the fact that as of this year we are going to put on a Shakespeare play every year from now on. For those thinking of becoming a Shakespeare minor or are at least curious as to the requirements here they are:

SHAKESPEARE MINOR

23-24 total credit hours.

Note: for all courses in this minor, departmental prerequisites shall be waived at the discretion of the instructor.

ENG 355 Shakespeare (3 cr.)

Using literary criticism and close textual analysis, this course will examine several of Shakespeare’s plays, representing the dramatic genres of comedy, history, tragedy, and romance.

HIS 120 Medieval World (3 cr.) or THR 415 Theatre Travels* (4 cr.)

A survey of global societies including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas which existed in the thousand year period between the ancient and modern eras (c. AD 500-1500). Attention will be given to the massive and creative developments of this period.

* Theatre Travels may replace HIS 120 with permission of instructor on trips to Great Britain only.

HIS 335 Medieval Europe (3 cr.)

A study of Medieval Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the eve of the Reformation. Emphases will be placed on the development of medieval culture, the rise of the Christian Church and nationstates, and the famines, plagues, and wars that challenged society.

THR 320 Elizabethan & Restoration Theatre (3 cr.)

An exploration of dramatic forms and styles, production practices and theatre performance in Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Resoration England. Work in the course will include script analysis, historical reading and research, and performance/audience experience through live and/or video productions.

THR 332 Acting III: Classical Acting Styles (3 cr.) – to be proposed

Advanced and disciplined work in acting styles including Shakespeare. Emphases on verse, text, and performance; audition technique; advanced character development and scene work; resume and portfolio. Instructor approval required.

THR 400 Theatre Company (3 cr.)

Students experience total immersion in the formation of a production company and the day-to-day workings of a functioning theatre company leading to and including public performance. All aspects of production and management are explored and students fulfill a primary position in the company, as well as secondary positions and necessary functions. Students are required to keep a daily activity log, a response journal, participate in peer review and public faculty evaluation.

THR 001, 002, 003 Practicum: Acting/Design Technical/Administrative (1/4 cr.; must have 8 total practica, 3 of which must be from a Shakespeare production)

Participation in the cast, crew, and/or staff for a Department of Theatre Production.

THR/ENG 498 Shakespeare Thesis (3 cr.)

Thesis project synthesizing literary, historical, biographical, and theatrical elements of plays of Shakespeare and/or other early modern dramatists. An advisor from the English or Theatre departments must be assigned as an advisor for this thesis project. Further guidelines for the thesis are available from the Theatre Department.

Now to go along with that the Theatre Department is planning on going on a trip to England in May of 2009. More details on that to come later.

Until the next post

Steven Van Overbeke

Head of Communications for Waldorf Theatre

Auditions for scholarships for next year will be held on March 1st. Here are the details as to what the auditioners will be expected to do when they audition

Auditions will be cold readings from a potential range of contemporary and classical material.

Auditioners may choose to bring supplementary materials such as production photos, design portfolios, or letters of recommendation, though these materials are not required in any way.

The Waldorf College Theatre Department hosts an annual season of four mainstage, faculty-directed shows in our main performance space, Smith Theatre.  We also produce up to six student-directed shows, the 24 hour theatre project, and a variety of other experimental shows, projects, and readings.

Waldorf College Theatre offers scholarships to majors, minors, and non-majors alike

Until next post,

Steven Van Overbeke

Head of Communications for Waldorf Theatre