July 2009
11 posts
Tech Week Has Begun!
This week starts what we call tech. Tech week is when we put all the technical aspects of the show together with what we’ve been working on for the past two weeks. We add lights, costumes, props, orchestrations! It’s a very exciting time in the life of a production but also can be somewhat stressful! Long days and long nights for four days straight!
The show is looking great! We are still...
Highlights of Week 2!
It is hard to believe that week two is already coming to an end. A huge amount of work has been done and we still have a long way to go. In the theater we have gone through the entire play and figured out the basics of where the actors move and when. In the other rooms there has been some more detailed rehearsal of sections of song, dance and combat, all of which is beginning to come together...
Halfway Point!
Session Two believe it or not is half over. It seems like it was just days ago we were all learning each-others names. Today was a great day! We really measured our progress by doing a complete run of Act 1 in the morning. Some places were rough but it was an amazing accomplishment! This afternoon Talish continued blocking Act 2, while the other teachers had studio time with the Goblins and Elves....
A Great Start to Week 2!
Today we start week 2, that means we have 10 more rehearsal days to put on an entire show! Can we do it? Of course we can! This week is really focused on blocking the show. This morning we continued with blocking the show. While Talish was blocking onstage, the Goblins, Elves, Trolls, and others were doing character work with Tammy and Susan. This afternoon we went back to classes, so we can keep...
Highlight of Week 1!
This has been an invigorating, eye-opening week. It has been such a pleasure to meet and begin to get acquainted with the wealth of talent, creativity and personality in our ensemble. The real surprise has been the depth and breadth of knowledge abou tall things Middle-Eaarth. I feel incredibly fortunate and excited to have this amazing group to work with as we embark on our journey to create the...
Auditions Day!
Today we held auditions! The students rotated in groups through auditions. While they weren’t auditioning they had special classes. One led by CTM’s Education Director, Terry Kerr, involving some mime exercises. The other class was led by the interns, who discussed the different jobs in the theatre world, and what each position is responsible for. In the afternoon while callbacks were going on we...
Auditions Tomorrow!
Today was really devoted to preparing for auditions. All students should have one of the chosen monologues memorized and prepared for the auditions!
Here’s some things the teachers are looking for:
-Commitment to what you are doing
-Commanding the stage with your introduction
-Taking the form or shape of your character
-Distinct character choices
Remember that the instructors have been...
Stay Connected With CTM
Make sure you stay connected with CTM and join our facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2225034219&ref=ts
We have a great season next year and want you all to come see all 4 shows: Season ticket info: http://www.ctmtheater.org/tickets.html
If you’d rather be onstage than sitting in the audience, come audition for us!
Little Women auditions are coming up quick so sign-up...
Day 2!
Today we started classes! It was great to see the students put everything they’ve got into exercises and games.
Here’s some highlights of what we learned:
In Susan’s class this morning, we ran with the idea of moving not like humans, because in the Hobbit there are no humans! We tried many different experiments like walking through thick substances, trying to get up with our...
First Day Jitters!
We had a great first day of the second session of Summer Drama School. It was great to see such enthusiam from all the students! We spent the day today getting to know eachother and reading through the script.
Here’s an interview with Marty Schreibman
How was your first day?
It was very fun. I really like the Hobbit and the script is a very good adaptation. It was very fun to read. We...
Welcome!!!
Welcome to the first ever CTM Summer Drama School blog! This blog will give you an inside look at what CTM students do everyday while they’re in class. It will keep you up to date with the status of the production and it may even give you some sneak peeks!
Check back soon for more updates!!!