Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Vernal Eclipse: Apply for Stage Management

CALL FOR STAGE MANAGERS

I am looking for a strong, responsible, and committed stage manager for this year's festival.  

The job requires incredible organization, solid communication skills, even temperament, and the ability to multitask extremely well.  The SM will also run either the light or sound board.  

Though experience is helpful, I am also open to someone who possesses the above qualities and has the desire to learn.

If interested, please email me directly to set up a phone or in-person interview.  

Email Deadline:  Monday 3/7 at 10:00p
Email to:  matthew.b.zrebski@gmail.com


Saturday, February 20, 2016

Vernal Eclipse: Auditions Update

SAVE THE DATES!
PLAN ACCORDINGLY!

The 12th Annual New Works Festival
Vernal Eclipse
Auditions


Scripts will be published for reading by the end of the week (2/26/16). Audition packets with more detailed information will also be made available by the end of the week (2/26/16).

PLEASE NOTE
Understand that GPA is strongly considered when looking at potential actors for the production.  It is imperative that academics not suffer as a result of extra-curricular activities.   A GPA under 2.75 will require an explanation.

Everyone is encouraged to come out and audition regardless of grade, age, cultural background, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or body type.  We embrace the spirit of diversity and welcome everyone to the process.

GENERALS 
Mon. 3/14, 4p - 6p - sign up for a slot on auditorium door on 2/26
Except for reading the plays, there is nothing to prepare for this audition.  Part of the assessment will be your ability to handle whatever is thrown at you.  Your vocal technique, physical skills, improvisation, and openness to your fellow actors will be key.  This will be a group audition in small groupings. Dress in movement clothing and be prepared to work in bare feet.  A positive, supportive, and intensely focused demeanor is important. 

CALL BACKS 
Tues. 3/15 4p - 6p and Wed. 3/16, 4p – 8p
The call back process will include readings from the scripts and additional investigation of acting skills and the ability to quickly take direction.

CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT
Wed. 3/16, by 11:00p via the blog.  
A post on the door will be available Thurs. 3/17 by 9a.  Note that first rehearsal is that day:  Thurs. 3/17 at 3:30p (mandatory).

ROLE ACCEPTANCE
By simply showing up, any actor auditioning for the show is saying, “I am excited to accept any role offered.”  No requests will be entertained regarding your role preference.   If you get cast and then refuse a role, it may greatly affect future casting at Lincoln Drama, so make your decision to audition wisely.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Time Sensitive: Drama Night Out ???

Hey everyone!

I just opened a show at Theatre Vertigo called I Want to Destroy You.   It is a world premiere of a new play.  The reviews are starting to come in and buzz is building, so the company thinks tickets are going to go fast.  Given there are only 38 seats in this intimate blackbox, I am moving fast on this!

I think many of you would love this show.  It's also a new play, and there are far too few productions of new work.  I have permission to offer you all a $5 ticket for the following performance:

Sunday 2/7 at 7:30p
At the Shoebox Theatre
2110 SE 10th Ave / 97214
2 hours, 20 minutes, including intermission  - so out around 9:50p.

This IS NOT a Lincoln sanctioned event.  You would be on your own.  I cannot be there that night, so you'd be representing Lincoln Drama on your own wonderful terms.  :)

To get your name on the list, YOU MUST EMAIL ME ASAP.
matthew.b.zrebski@gmail.com
Please tell me how many tickets you want and I will confirm.  Please be serious about your reservation.  It would be horrible to have people reserve and then not show up.  They are doing this as a favor to me and as a way to support students.

A review of the show: HERE

I would rate this PG-13 for some profanity and adult situations.  

I hope to hear from you.  There are currently about 23 seats left for us to take!  And Wilson Drama has the same offer.  There is a possibility to add another evening, but for now...let's shoot for this date!

MZ

Sunday, November 15, 2015

And the Writers are...

The 12th Annual New Works Festival
Vernal Eclipse

featuring writers:
Caroline Fenty
Alex Denman-Still
Alexandre Crepeaux

Caroline Fenty will pen a 30 minute play with five female actors 
subtitled:  a tribal war dance
location:  a small town in the countryside

Alex Denman-Still will pen a 30 minute play with five male actors 
subtitled:  a sinister romance
location:  a small town by the ocean

Alexandre Crepeaux will pen a 45 minute play with five female actors and three male actors 
subtitled: a kaleidoscopic fairy tale
location:  a large city

Monday, October 5, 2015

Shortlist - Small Delay

All:

Deepest apologies for the delay in notifying writer applicants.  I am in the middle of moving, and a mistake was made in my Comcast service cut off date.  As a result, I discovered I was without internet yesterday, and my schedule did not allow for me to go to a hotspot to get all the information out.

Luckily, this morning, the issue is resolved, and I will be able to get the information out shortly.

Thanks for your patience,
MZ

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Update: Writer Applications

The window for writer applications has closed.

We have had 12 students apply for the 3 positions.  Based on the quality of the applications, I will narrow the field to a short list of 6 applicants.  These 6 applicants will be interviewed on the phone.

Timeline:
9/29 - 10/3
Application assessment.

10/4 (by 8:00p)
Emails sent to all applicants notifying them of the status of their application.

10/5 - 10/10
Phone Interviews.

10/12
Emails sent to the 6 short list applicants, notifying them of whether they have been chosen or not.

10/15
Public announcement of writers on the blog.

Please email me if you have questions:
matthew.b.zrebski@gmail.com




Wednesday, September 9, 2015

The 12th Annual New Works Festival: Playwriting Applications

Welcome back to school, Lincoln!

If you are interested in writing for:

The 12th Annual New Works Festival
A Vernal Eclipse

Please click HERE.

Application is due 9/28!