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Carmenta’s Costumes: Top 5 Tips – show folks
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Notes on community theatre. Carmenta’s Costumes: Top 5 Tips. March 31, 2016. March 31, 2016. Her real name is Beryl, and she’s my mom. But in the local theatre community, she’s a superstar costume designer known by her ‘stage’ name. Carmenta the Costume Queen. Meet Carmenta. Yes, she’s a one-name wonder. Like Cher. In the wings for over 20 productions in the past 30 years, Carmenta has done it all. Wardrobe, makeup, hair, set painting and assistant stage managing. At Guelph Little Theatre. Read the scrip...
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It’s Festival Time in Ontario – show folks
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Notes on community theatre. It’s Festival Time in Ontario. March 11, 2016. March 29, 2016. Looking for some of the best theatre in Ontario? You’re in the right place at the right time. It’s Festival season 2016. Community theatres in the province are assigned to four regions: east, west, central, and north. And all the curtains are going up. Right now! Here’s what’s happening across Ontario, leading up to the Theatre Ontario Festival. GO WEST – WODL:. Hosts the Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) Festival.
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Beware of rocks in the living room – show folks
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Notes on community theatre. Beware of rocks in the living room. February 29, 2016. April 8, 2016. I have rocks in my house. Big ones. That might seem strange to most people, but not to show folks. These rocks are going on a Greek holiday soon. Paper mache over chicken wire from Toronto theatre arts teacher Roberta Belfry. They’re dressed as Canadian rocks now. But they will be getting a face lift soon for the Greek island set of Shirley Valentine this spring. How do prop makers do it? You can learn how t...
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Can I call you back? I’m watching a play – show folks
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Notes on community theatre. Can I call you back? I’m watching a play. February 18, 2016. April 8, 2016. You might hear that muttered when a phone rings during a show. Or worse. Most actors and crew have been there. You’re in the middle of a scene, and suddenly there’s a new sound cue. Your prop phone isn’t ringing. And it’s not coming from the booth. Right Someone in the audience is wanted on the phone. This can lead to grunting among other patrons and heavy sighs backstage. See Good Morning America.
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2 jennifers = 1 shirley valentine – show folks
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Notes on community theatre. 2 jennifers = 1 shirley valentine. April 7, 2016. April 8, 2016. By Trevor Smith Diggins. I’m directing a play with two actors in the title role. And they’re both named Jennifer. How’s that gonna work? There were a few raised eyebrows when I pitched the idea. Some people asked me if I’d thought this through. The answer is yes. And uh, no. I decided to cast two actors. This time. Theatre is all about making strong choices, right? It turns out, I’ve got two very good actors.
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Can I call you back? I’m watching a play – show folks
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Notes on community theatre. Can I call you back? I’m watching a play. February 18, 2016. April 8, 2016. You might hear that muttered when a phone rings during a show. Or worse. Most actors and crew have been there. You’re in the middle of a scene, and suddenly there’s a new sound cue. Your prop phone isn’t ringing. And it’s not coming from the booth. Right Someone in the audience is wanted on the phone. This can lead to grunting among other patrons and heavy sighs backstage. See Good Morning America.
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2 jennifers = 1 shirley valentine – show folks
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Notes on community theatre. 2 jennifers = 1 shirley valentine. April 7, 2016. April 8, 2016. By Trevor Smith Diggins. I’m directing a play with two actors in the title role. And they’re both named Jennifer. How’s that gonna work? There were a few raised eyebrows when I pitched the idea. Some people asked me if I’d thought this through. The answer is yes. And uh, no. I decided to cast two actors. This time. Theatre is all about making strong choices, right? It turns out, I’ve got two very good actors.
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Audition tips: waking from an actor’s nightmare – show folks
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Notes on community theatre. Audition tips: waking from an actor’s nightmare. April 3, 2016. April 3, 2016. Most actors know the scene. You’re on stage. It’s a full house. You can’t remember any of the lines. And sometimes you’re naked. Wake up. It’s just a bad dream. Or it’s a good time to learn improv. Then there’s the other nightmare. For some actors, that’s the audition. Why are auditions so scary? And you’ll be dressed, right? In this YouTube video. There are many different approaches. And styles of ...
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World Theatre Day: Canada vs Russia – show folks
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Notes on community theatre. World Theatre Day: Canada vs Russia. March 24, 2016. March 24, 2016. Annual World Theatre Day is this Sunday. It happens every year on March 27, when the global follow-spot is focused on all things theatrical. So, what are you doing to celebrate? Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance offers some great ideas on how to promote World Theatre Day 2016. From Russia with love. This year, the author of the global message is Russian stage director Anatoli Vassiliev. Read Sky...