March 9, 2015, 2013
Newsletter
Lisa Wolpe visits March 9-11
More info on the next page!
Upcoming Dates:
March
10 Lisa Wolpe Shakespeare workshop, 4:00pm, Main Theatre
11 3-4:50 Acting V Class with Lisa Wolpe. Observers welcome,
3-4:50pm, Studio Theatre
11 The Alchemy of Gender, performed by Lisa Wolpe 7:30pm, Main
Theatre
Spring 2014
Productions:
The Children’s Hour
by Lillian Hellman
Directed by Daina Robins
April 17 & 18, 22-25
7:30pm, DeWitt Main Theatre
Guest Artist LISA WOLPE in residence March 9-11
Tues March 10, 4pm- DeWitt Theatre a
workshop using Shakespeare to demonstrate issues of gender, identity, relationships, power,and abuse
Wed March 11 3-4:50- Studio Theatre
Lisa will be working with the students on
Shakespeare in Acting IV Observers are
welcome
Wed- March 11 7:30pm- DeWitt Theatre
Lisa will perform The Alchemy of Gender
Don’t miss this special opportunity to
learn and connect with Lisa Wolpe.
Lisa Wolpe, actress, director, teacher and
producer, is the Artistic Director of the Los
Angeles Women’s Shakespeare Company,
an award-winning all-female, multi-cultural theater company that she founded in
1993. Ms. Wolpe produced, directed and
played Iago in “Othello” at the Theatre
@ Boston Court, as well as creating Jaquis
in an all-female cowboy “As You Like It”
and “Shylock” in LAWSC’s production of
“The Merchant of Venice,” for which the
company was nominated for four Ovation Awards, including “Best Actress” for
Ms. Wolpe. She has produced 14 major
Shakespeare plays for LAWSC, directing
12 and starring in them all.
Los Angeles Magazine has called the
LAWSC “one of the 10 coolest things to do in Los Angeles,” and the company has been featured on PBS,
CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS and London’s International News. Ms. Wolpe has directed 20 productions of Shakespeare’s plays and performed leading roles in 17 Shakespearean productions. She has probably played
more of the Bard’s male leading roles than any woman in history and is featured in the book “Women
Direct Shakespeare in America.”
Other acting and directing credits include Berkeley Repertory Theater, Shakespeare & Company, Boston
Center for the Arts, Arizona Theater Company, San Diego Repertory Company, Boston Theater Works,
California Shakespeare Festival, Southwest Shakespeare and Sedona Shakespeare.
She has taught and directed Shakespeare, all levels of Acting, as well as Directing courses for many theater
companies and universities, including the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, USC, Cal
Poly Pomona, Emerson College, Wellesley College, Boston University and MIT, and has lectured widely
on cross-gender Shakespeare. Ms. Wolpe was for many years an actor, director and Master Teacher with
Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass., and has taught in many other professional training programs
across the country, including four years as Director of Text and Performance with the Sedona Shakespeare
Institute, and several years with Southwick Studios and Arlington Center for the Arts in Boston. In August
2001, she was invited on full scholarship to work and study at the Globe Theater in London as part of their
first International Fellows Program.
**UPDATED 3/9/15**
Check out our list of the library’s new Theatre arrivals!
http://libguides.hope.edu/newplays
Digital Theatre Resources
Check out our two streaming theatre databases are available through the libary! You can access them
through the library website or from the links:
Digital Theatre Plus
Contains dozens of full productions, documentaries and interviews with theatre-makers.
http://0-www.digitaltheatreplus.com.lib.hope.
edu/
Routledge Performance Archive
Practitioner-focused audio/video resource for
the theatre arts. Videos of workshops and textual materials
http://0-www.routledgeperformancearchive.
com.lib.hope.edu/
CultureWorks! Looking for Student Assistants
CultureWorks! in Holland is looking for a student who might be willing to pop into Character Design for 20-30 minutes on a Thursday afternoon, and do some theatrical warm-up exercises with
students-- some sort of movement activity along the lines of getting into character.
They are also looking for someone to facilitate a Special Effects Make-Up Workshop for the kids
during spring break. Please contact Jess Hacker at info@cultureworksica.com or call 616-393-5013.
Student Representatives
Any students interested in represeting the sophomore, junior, or senior classes at the weekly
Theatre Countil meetings (Tuesdays 9-10:50am in DeWitt 221) should contact Daina Robins
at robins@hope.edu.
Shrek Auditions
"The June musical performance of "Shrek: The Musical" is looking for
TALENTED SINGERS/DANCERS/ACTORS (that means YOU!).
PLEASE PREPARE 16-32 BARS OF A CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL
THEATER SONG OF YOUR CHOICE (ACCOMPANIST WILL BE
PROVIDED). BRING SHEET MUSIC. WEAR COMFORTABLE ATTIRE
FOR DANCING.
Director: Michael Kohlenberger
Musical Director: Kelsey Kohlenberger
Choreographer: Jeanette Mueller
Ruthven
TIME:
Friday, April 17 - 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 - 12:00-3:00 p.m.
(Callbacks will be held on Sunday, April 19 by invitation only at 2:00 p.m.)
You may attend either of the two days.
PLACE:
Duncan Lake Middle School Rm. 302
9757 Duncan Lake Ave SE
Caledonia, Michigan
(about 20 minutes south of Grand Rapids on M-37 via I-96 and M-6)
Video auditions will also be accepted and should be sent to Michael at
manjula8@hotmail.com and should be 16-32 bars of a Contemporary
musical theatre song. Video submissions should also include a
resume of past work and experience.
Updates will be posted on our website: www.caledoniaplayers.org
Oberlin Summer Theatre Festival
Seeks Interns
OSTF is currently seeking interns for our upcoming 2015 Season. These are 11 (eleven) week and
12 (twelve) week commitments. Interns must be current or recent college students, and at least 18
years of age to qualify. Only applicants with prior educational or professional experience in the
area of the internship will be considered. Technical Internship positions available include:
ASSISTANT TO THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
assisting in construction, load-in, run and strike of productions; supervising student shop workers;
and maintaining shop and supplies. Qualified candidates should have at least 2 years of technical
theater experience, especially scenery construction. 12-week commitment, May 26th-Aug. 14th.
$1800-$2500 season stipend, based on experience.
MASTER ELECTRICIAN. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: execution of repertory
light plot from hang to focus; programming Ion Console; board oping for performances; and troubleshooting/maintenance. Qualified candidates should have at least 2 years of lighting production
experience. 12-week commitment, May 26th-Aug. 14th. $1800-$2500 season stipend, based on
experience.
3 GENERAL PRODUCTION: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: working as part of a
team, as needed, on carpentry, rigging, electrics, scene painting, and running crew. Qualified candidates should have some experience in each of these areas, with specialized skills in at least one.
11-week commitment, May 26th-Aug. 9. $1800 season stipend.
PROPERTIES MASTER: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: pulling, locating, renting,
buying or building all performance props – in coordination with TD, scenic designer and stage
management – and then maintenance throughout a six-week, three-show rotating-repertory run,
including repairs, cleaning, replenishing consumables, set-ups and change-overs. Valid drivers license required. Car is a plus (gas reimbursed). $1800 season stipend.
2 COSTUMING/WARDROBE ASSISTANTS: Responsibilities include: assisting Head Costumers
as needed with all aspects of costume construction, fitting and alterations; and maintenance of all
costumes throughout the six-week, three-show rotating-repertory run, including repairs, laundry,
set-ups and change-overs. $1800 season stipend.
STAGE MANAGEMENT: Working as a team, under the supervision of the Production Stage Manager, stage managers are responsible for duties as assigned, including: scheduling and daily communication (especially with actors and staff); running rehearsals (calls, being on book, recording
blocking, rehearsal props); and performances (calling show, deck assignment, set up and changeovers). $1800 season stipend.
OSTF provides all interns with single, studio-apartment housing (includes a private bath and kitchenette, and is within easy walking distant of the theater). Applications are due by March 15th but
will be accepted until positions are filled. To apply, please email a cover letter specifying area of
interest and a resume including 2 references to our Technical Director, Joe Natt: jnatt@oberlin.
edu. More information can be requested and provided upon applying.
Internships at Purple Rose
The Purple Rose Theatre company will be celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary next year! The 25th
Anniversary season includes world premiere plays by Tony and Golden Globe nominee, Emmy
Winner and Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels, as well as star of stage, screen and television actor
Matthew Letscher. The Purple Rose is currently looking for apprentices for this special season.
The Purple Rose Theatre Apprentice Program is unique in the business. Unlike other programs
where apprentices specialize in one area, apprentices at the Purple Rose work seven to eight different production-related positions over the course of a year. They work side by side with world-class
professionals in an exciting, collaborative environment.
For more information, visit: http://www.purplerosetheatre.org/education/apprentice-program
Walnut Street Theatre
Professional Apprentice Program.
Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia is accepting applications for their Professional Apprentice
Program. Positions are full time during an entire season, have a stipend, and are available in every
department.
Our own Laura Van Tassell (‘09) is a product of this program. After a season as the Development
Apprentice, she worked for a few smaller local companies and spent two years with the Philadelphia
Fringe Festival (now FringeArts) as their Development Associate and Grants Writer. She is now the
Individual Giving Manager. Contact Reagan in the office for Laura’s email for more information.
The application is all online at http://walnutstreettheatre.org/education/pro-app/.
Arden Professional Apprentice Program
Description: The Arden Theatre Company is currently seeking its 23rd class of Arden Professional Apprentices (APAs) for the upcoming 2015/16 season. The Arden Professional Apprentice
Program’s philosophy is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the inner workings of a nonprofit regional theatre. It was designed with the intent to foster future theatre leaders providing
education and understanding in EVERY aspect of operations including front of house, box office, marketing, development, artistic, education, production, stage management, finance, and
general management.
This apprenticeship is a full-time-plus commitment from its start in August until is completion
in mid-June. Housing and transportation are the apprentice’s responsibility. Bachelor’s degree
or equivalent required. The program offers a salary of $400 per week, health insurance, paid
time off, complimentary tickets to Arden Theatre Company productions, understudy opportunities, and the opportunity to meet and network with members of the Philadelphia community.
Applications will be accepted via our website beginning on Monday, February 2nd 2015 and will
continue through Friday, May 15, 2015. Once your application has been received you will be
emailed a confirmation.
Please visit our website for more information and to apply: http://www.ardentheatre.org/opportunities/apa.html