NYC Trip

This is the first NYC trip the Drama Dept. has taken in I don't know how long... way before my time, anyway. Most everybody has informed me of their intentions - but for those of you who haven't, let me know ASAP!!!

Here's the hotel
Here are a few links to the shows I'm trying to get tickets for:
THE SEAGULL
FUERZABRUTA

We're also going to the Upright Citizen's Brigade to see some amazing Improv, and we'll probably pay a visit to MOMA.

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WOODEN O

ATTENTION!

All students interested in attending the Warehouse Theatre's WOODEN O production and workshop need to see Mr. Sims FIRST THING in the morning on Monday.
Here is the schedule:

Production & Workshop in Auditorium

9:45-11:00.................... "Romeo & Juliet" + Q&A
3rd & 4th Periods

11:10-11:45..................... Shakespeare Workshop
Period W

Period X begins at 11:55

"The Dining Room" and the WOODEN O

Those student attending the JL Mann production of "The Dining Room" will need to check in with me to get a planned absence form.
The short-bus will leave campus at 8:45am on Friday. Please arrive in the Commons by 8:40ish.
If you are in Choir and singing in the Winter Concert, you need to stay for practice Friday morning. sorry.

The Warehouse Theatre is bringing back the award-winning WOODEN O program on Monday, December 11. They will perform a one-hour production of a Shakespeare play followed by a one-hour workshop with all who attend. This is a good Journeyman group this year. There will be no open-fly-action this year. I promise.
I will have more information by next week, so mark your calendar. should be the morning of the 11th.

Karen Young Workshop info

Here's the real info on Saturday:

Session 1
9:45-12:30
First round of work: each pair or solo will work one-on-one with Karen, David, & Chris.
After each pair or solo has seen us, the rest of the time will be used to work on your own to implement the notes.

Lunch (location TBA)
12:30-1:30

Session 2
1:45-3:30ish
Everybody will assemble in the Drama room to present their scenes/solos for the group, along with a short discussion.

Please remember to be there by no later than 9:45am in the Upper School Drama Room, and bring money for lunch. Both CCES and Mann students will make a group of about 12-14 total. There is no need to completely memorize anything, but a little goes a long way. Please reply to this post to confirm your involvement in this workshop. ...and don't be nervous.
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Karen Young Workshop

We are very pleased to have Karen Young visit our school on Thursday, and lead an acting workshop on Saturday, Nov. 10 right here at CCES! Karen has recently enjoyed a recurring role on The Sopranos (Agent Robyn Sanseverino), many roles in Law & Order, and several feature films. For more info, you can check out her IMDB page. We will be participating with students from JL Mann. Below are the details on the workshop. I will be at school early in the week to sign people up and help choose material.
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Saturday "Master Class" with Karen Young: High school drama students bring monologues or scenes to present for individual coaching and critique by a theatre and film professional. In the morning (Saturday, November 10, 9AM - Noon) scenes are presented to the entire class and Karen gives feedback. There is a midday break for lunch and individual rehearsals/polishing. Then, there is a final session (2-4 PM) where the revised scenes are presented for the class again...brief comments by Karen for each.

it's curtains for THE VISIT

Everybody involved in the show should be very proud of a story well told. Thank you to everybody who pitched in and got this thing on it's feet. Please stay tuned to the blog for info on these upcoming Drama Dept. events in November:

1. Acting Workshop with Karen Young - Saturday, Nov. 10
2. Wooden O, from the Warehouse Theater - Monday, Nov. 12
3. "Little Women" Auditions - Tuesday & Wed, Nov. 27 & 28
Callbacks on Thursday, Nov. 29

spread the word

Tell everyone that you know to get their tickets NOW for THE VISIT! There are 2 ways to get them: stop by the Upper School Bookstore or call 299 1522 ext. 1966 anytime! Students can charge tickets to their accounts in the Bookstore, which makes it easier than ever for those light in the pocket. Remember to tell folks that all shows are pre-sold and there are only 75 tickets are available per performance!
Students: $10
Adults: $15
Remember that all English teachers are offering extra credit!
-sims