Friday, March 16, 2018

Actor Rehearsal Schedule: 3/19 - 4/14




Below is the schedule.  It can also be downloaded HERE.  Please remember that at this point, few conflicts (if any) will be accepted for the below dates.  Please put these dates / times in your calendar.  Please plan accordingly for food if you should need dinner before a rehearsal. 

NW14:  EYE to EYE
Actor Rehearsal Schedule
3/19 - 4/14
(unless noted, the full cast is called for the listed play)
                       

M 3/19
4:00p - 5:15p
Apple of My Eye

5:30p - 6:25p
Revisions

6:30p - 7:30p
Kit-Kat

T 3/20
4:00p - 5:20p
B2

5:30p - 7:30p
Devising Ensemble

W 3/21
4:00p - 4:55p
Revisions

5:00p - 7:30p
Spectral

TH 3/22
4:00p - 5:20p
Kit-Kat

5:30p - 7:30p
Apple of My Eye

F 3/23
4:00p - 6:30p
Spectral


SPRING BREAK 3/24 - 4/1

M 4/2
4:00p - 5:15p
Apple of My Eye

B2
5:30p - 7:25p

T 4/3
4:00p - 5:20p
Spectral

5:30p - 6:25p
Revisions

6:30p - 7:25p
Kit-Kat

W 4/4
4:00p - 7:30p
Devising Ensemble

THESP. CONFERENCE 4/5 - 4/7

M 4/9
4:00p - 7:30p
B2

T 4/10
4:00p - 4:55p
Kit-Kat

5:00p - 5:55p
Revisions

6:00p - 7:30p
Apple of My Eye

W 4/11
4:00p - 5:20p
Devising Ensemble

5:30p - 7:30p
B2

TH 4/12
4:00p - 5:45p
Spectral

6:00p - 7:30p
Devising Ensemble


Children’s Theatre Workshop 4/13

SA 4/14
10:00a - 11:20a
Revisions

11:30a - 1:15p
Spectral

1:30p - 6:00p
Devising Ensemble

Thursday, March 15, 2018

NW14: CREW APPLICATIONS!!!


I am very excited for the Crew opportunities for this production.  I am hopeful we'll get a lot of students who want to be involved in what is going to be a very special show.

Stage Manager Lydia Fecker will be available after school at 3:30p on both tomorrow (Friday) 3/16 and Monday 3/19 to hand out applications and information sheets.  For some positions (ASMs, Leads), brief interviews will be required after school next week at 3:30p.  When you pick up your application from Lydia, you can schedule your interviews.

Look HERE for the information we'll provide in the lobby so you can have it in advance.  Or you can download and go ahead and fill it out.

As always, email me with questions:  matthew.b.zrebski@gmail.com




NOTE: Extended Rehearsal Windows



Due to the myriad conflicts surrounding choir, early spring break trips, and state thespians, I am extending the rehearsal windows for 4 dates on the master calendar.  As I said at the callback audition, this will very likely not affect everyone.  It simply means you need to be prepared to be called late on one of these four dates.  If you are, we will ensure that there is a quiet space for homework after school.

The four dates and extended rehearsal windows are:

Tuesday April 10:  4:00p - 9:30p


Wednesday April 11:  4:00p - 9:30p



Tuesday April 17:  4:00p - 9:30p



Wednesday April 18:  4:00p - 9:30p (Mandatory - see below)


ALSO NOTE:

Wednesday April 18 is now MANDATORY.  
This is based on the current conflict assessment.  Currently, everyone is available that day.  Mark your calendars that you will all be called from AT LEAST 4:00p - 7:30p that day for a full run of the entire show where we watch each other. Some actors may be held until 9:30p.  That has not yet been determined.

Thank you for your flexibility.  As always I will work to make sure as little time is wasted as is possible - and that when you are called, you are actually working.




Wednesday, March 14, 2018

NW14: The Acting Company




The 14th Annual New Works Festival:  EYE to EYE
THE ACTING COMPANY


The Devising Ensemble
Adriana Agudelo
Barrett Kent
Eve O’Hanlon
Johnny Lamb
Juliet Malecha
Justin Copp
Noah Clark
Marcelino Hernandez


Kit-Kat
MATTHEW
Aidan Kent

REGINA
Lindsay Kurtz

PATRICK
Benjamin Hanf

DYLAN
Matthew Sgroi


Revisions
MAX
Tucker Litch

ZOE
Ana Winner


Spectral
SYLVIE
Lou Jenkins-Law

TERRA
Tess Ferryman

HARLAN
Bowen Hampton

RYLAND
Michael Walsh

EASTON
Sammy Martin

AURORA
Ruby Mullins-Keating


Apple of My Eye
PIPER
Neala Mullin

PHOEBE
Emily Renison

SKYLER
Claire Voilleque

BEN
Connor Howes

ELLIOTT
Jackson Jennings

LOLA
Ava Sweet

B2
LIZ
Claire Richards

PJ
K. Suresh Sehdev

KATE
Rory Hays

NAT
Anabella Dominic

REMY
Tristan Muresan

Thank you once again to all who auditioned - who made this experience so memorable.  After careful consideration, it became obvious that the better decision for 4/14 - to allow the most flexibility in casting - was to make 4/14 primarily a day for the devising ensemble to piece together their work with the playwright and me.  More details about that schedule will come out in the days to come.

REMINDER:  Rehearsals on 3/15 and 3/16 are mandatory and both from 4:00p - 7:00p.  These rehearsals will take place in Room 224.  During these rehearsals we will work through the scripts and allow for group discussion and for playwrights to have the chance to ask questions in preparation for rewrites.  We will also take pictures on Friday 3/16 with Chris Rentzel and collect costume measurements over these days.  AND...we will have all actors fill in their contact information into the master spreadsheet.  

Crew Applications will be available after school on Friday 3/16 at 3:30p.  Also watch the blog for announcements about crew positions.

As always, feel free to email me with questions or concerns.  (matthew.b.zrebski@gmail.com)  

I can't wait to get started!

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

NW14 Callback Notice




The 14th Annual New Works Festival
EYE to EYE
Callbacks

If you are listed below, you have been invited to the callback audition on:

Wednesday 3/14 from 4:00p - 8:00p

For those not on the list, you are no longer being considered for a role in the show. That said, everyone who came out to generals should be very proud.  It rivals the best of auditions I’ve seen since starting at Lincoln in 2003.  What an amazing day.  I felt very privileged to watch your talent on display.  I hope all who came out will consider participating in the show in some way even if not cast.

Adriana Agudelo
Aidan Childs
Aidan Kent
Ana Winner
Anabella Dominic
Ava Sweet
Barrett Kent
Benjamin Hanf
Bowen Hampton
Chloe Karnes
Claire Richards
Claire Voilleque
Connor Howes
Emily Renison
Ethan Childs
Eve O’Hanlon
Jackson Jennings
Johnny Lamb
Juliet Malecha
Justin Copp
K. Suresh Sehdev
Lindsay Kurtz
Lou Jenkins-Law
Mak Johnson
Marcelino Hernandez
Matthew Sgroi
Michael Walsh
Natalia Bermudez
Neala Mullin
Noah Clark
Rory Hays
Ruby Mullins-Keating
Sammy Martin
Tess Ferryman
Tristan Muresan
Tucker Litch
Tyronn Barrett
Zoe Spring Bowman

Please note - some of you have some really challenging conflicts on your audition forms.  And some of you have listed that you "don't know yet".  You must come into callbacks knowing your conflicts.  And for those who have listed 4/14 as a conflict, your chances of being cast are radically reduced, given that's a mandatory date.  If you think there's a way to reduce your conflicts, this would be the time to do it.  Conflicts will play a large role in my casting decisions.

I look forward to seeing some exciting work as we continue the audition process.

Monday, March 12, 2018

REMINDER: MOVEMENT!



REMINDER
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 large and small groupings. Dress in movement clothing and be prepared to work in bare feet.  A positive, supportive, and intensely focused demeanor is important. 

"Movement clothing" means - clothing that allows you to move freely.  No dresses or skirts unless you are also wearing leggings. No low-waisted pants.  I strongly suggest sweats or dance wear. No shoes.  No socks.

ALERT: THAT PROM PROBLEM



As the date of prom was changed to conflict with the closing performance of Eye to Eye, the decision has been made to alter the schedule as follows:


PICK UP REHEARSAL
Tues. 5/8
4:00p - 7:00p

PERFORMANCE WEEK 2
Wed. 5/9, Thurs. 5/10, Fri. 5/11
Call:  6:00p
Go:  7:30p