This week in pictures - Oct. 25 - 29

Another week has passed at University Theatre! A Piece of my Heart opened last night in the Studio Theatre - it is a production you do not want to miss! We recommend bringing a couple of tissues (I regretted forgetting to bring some even after I was told!), but be prepared to laugh as well! We are honored to have the playwright, Shirley Lauro, joining us as well through this weekend. Last night we had a wonderful opening night reception in her honor and to celebrate the wonderful work of cast and crew (we had so much fun, we forgot to get the camera out!). So, these sneak peeks will have to suffice:

A look at the set for A Piece of my Heart. My pictures don't do it justice, especially without capturing the lighting which adds so much to the story.




Don't forget that Inspecting Carol is already underway as well! Here's my feeble attempt at a panoramic series from the director's table in the audience. If you have read the play or seen the show before, you know this set has to accomplish a magical feat at the end, so I'm sure we have a lot more in store from our amazing staff and students who have designed and built it all.




We have a few more fun events with Shirley Lauro and we will be sure to have a camera around for these!

Here's to next week...

This week in pictures Oct. 18 - 22

Another busy week at University Theatre! The staff has been working diligently on A Piece of my Heart (see special events for this show, here).

Rehearsals have begun for Inspecting Carol and Urinetown auditions are on the horizon!

But, here are some other things spotted this week:

The lamps outside the building that illuminate our banners are being replaced.

Ellie has your Twelfth Night T-shirt if you ordered one and haven't picked it up yet. Get it soon before it becomes a door prize! ;)

The Urinetown perusal scripts are available. They can only be read in the building! The audition orientation will be Nov. 22 at 7pm in Thompson Hall, auditions Nov. 29 & 30 at 7pm in Stewart. Please note that these dates have changed from the information you have from the beginning of the school year!

...an impromptu serenade...

Here's to next week!

This week in pictures - Oct. 11 - 18

Hi everyone,

Friday has come too fast - it's probably a combination of midterms and planning for the amazing special events we have lined up for A Piece of my Heart!

I wasn't able to capture pictures of everything this week, but we had some great stuff happening!

Monday and Tuesday were auditions for Inspecting Carol. The cast list can be found here.

Thursday Aquila Theatre hosted a physical theatre workshop for NC State students. Here's a peek:


Here's to next week...

Spring 2011 University Theatre classes

I can't believe the time is already here to think about registering for Spring classes!

University Theatre has a slew of courses we are offering this Spring including:

COM 103 Intro. to Acting
COM 293 Theatre Practicum
COM 298 Costume Construction and Application
COM 323 Intro. to Scenic Design
COM 333 Advanced Acting

ARS 333 Intro. to Costume Design and Technology
ARS 352 Dress, Style, Change

We are pleased to be adding some new courses along with a full slate of offerings you may have been looking forward to taking previously!

Be sure to log in to your portal to check out the details of each course and when they will be offered.

See you around the building!

Announcements and This week in Pictures!

Hi everyone,

I hope all of the students out there are enjoying their fall break!

The first thing I wanted to bring up was our two workshops that are quickly approaching. Both are FREE and open to all NC State students, no matter your previous experience. There is still room left in both! All you have to do is sign up and show up at the right time and place!

Here's the scoop:

Aquila Theatre (more information here: http://aquilatheatre.com/about/) Physical Theatre Masterclass, October 14, 2010, Titmus Theatre, 3:30pm - 5pm, availability: 8 - 10 students. Please register with allison_bergman@ncsu.edu

This masterclass is designed to allow participants to experience the requirements and disciplines of working and performing in a physical theatre company. It focuses on forming an ensemble style of acting that will interpret and serve the text as a whole. By sharing some of the Aquila Theatre Company’s rituals, in the form of movement and vocal exercises, the participant will explore the imaginative and physical resources that the company uses in order to create its own unique theatrical style.


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Meisner Acting Workshop with Jason Peck, November 2, 2010, Rehearsal Hall, 4:30pm - 6:30pm, availability: 10 - 15 students. Please register with allison_bergman@ncsu.edu

What do Tom Cruise, Robert DeNiro, Diane Keaton, Anne Hatheway, Jack Nicholson, Michelle Williams, Jim Carrey, Steve Carrell, and Sandra Bullock all have in common? They were all trained using the Sanford Meisner Acting Technique. One of the most important tools for any actor is the ability to "be present." Through a series of unique exercises and an intense exploration of Sanford Meisner’s infamous repetition work, we will explore what it means to "be in the moment," and to be true to the inner impulses which guide us. Join us for class taught by award winning actor and certified master Meisner teacher, Jason Peck (Roswell, In Her Shoes, NYPD Blue, The King of Queens), as he ignites passion and opens hearts and minds to what true and honest acting is all about. There are many acting techniques that offer tools to analyze a script or help to mold a character, but the Meisner Technique, taught in many university acting conservatories and programs, is different in that it begins with "you." Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Be prepared for intensive deep work that will yield breakthroughs and challenge your thoughts on what acting can be.


These are both amazing and unique opportunities, sign up today!

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This week in pictures:

The Medal of Arts Awards (Directed by John McIlwee) included a performance by our Twelfth Night
cast and included awards given to NC State's very own Banks Talley and J, Mark Scearce!


Auditions for Inspecting Carol will be Monday, October 11th and Tuesday, October 12.

Signs that it is fall break:

no students (and I can actually find a parking spot outside the building)...

no students... anywhere.
And, an empty white board. :(
Happy fall break and we will see you Monday.
Here's to next week...