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Producer- Alison Parker, Lydia Erikson
Thank you to everyone who came out and auditioned for our One Act and Monologue Festival which goes up on April 25 & 26 at 8PM in Jacob Sleeper Auditorium! Listed below are the Cast Lists and chosen Monologues. Congratulations to all, we cannot wait for this awesome close to our Spring 2014 season!
Words, Words, Words
Directed by Celia Gibson
Swift, Eli Brenna
Kafka, Emily Jo McKnight
Milton, Aryeh Harris-Shapiro
An Angel Intrudes
Directed by Karen Loewy
Police, Joe Gambino
Angel, Daniel Ehrenpreis
Jimmy, Matt Melleby
Annabel, Cara Dwyer
Monologues
Katie Diekhaus
Olivia Hathaway
Lee Condakes
Joseph McLaughlin
Kyle Tague
David Olson
Hello Troupe friends! Congratulations again, to Raised in Captivity on an amazing production and an extremely successful weekend. Did you love Raised? Do you want more Troupe? Well get excited because we’ve got a whole lot more coming your way!
One Acts
April 25th and 26th
Words, Words, Words
Directed by Celia Gibson
The Angel Intrudes
Directed by Karen Loewy Movilla
Auditions for One Acts and Monologues are March 24th and 25th from 6-10PM in SOC B61. (You must be a dues paying member to audition, so if you haven’t done so already- we know who you are- please bring your $5 with you!)
Email our TA, Marissa, if you are interested in Tech!
Mainstages
Rope
By Patrick Hamilton
Directed by Kyle Tague
April 3-5
8PM in the Student Theater
Twelfth Night, Or What You Will
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Abi Oshins and Emily Prescott
April 10-12
8PM in the Student Theater
General Meetings
Spring GM #4
April 6
7PM in the Student Theater
We will be voting on our new Executive Board! We will be accepting nominations right up until voting occurs, so if you’re interested at all and didn’t get a chance to get nominated this time, don’t worry, there is still plenty of time! Those nominated are definitely encouraged to come and talk to our current Eboard! There’s no better resource than those of us doing the jobs and we obviously love Troupe enough to talk about it forever, so don’t be shy and let’s chat!
That’s all for now friends. We’ll see you at One Acts auditions tonight and tomorrow and at Rope, April 3-5!
Hello Troupies!
We hope you had a fantastic and restful spring break and are ready to jump right back because this weekend is our first mainstage of the Spring 2014 Season! That’s right,
RAISED IN CAPTIVITY OPENS TONIGHT!
It has been years since twins Sebastian and Bernadette have seen each other when they are reunited at the funeral of their mother who was killed by a projectile shower head. Bernadette tries to keep her husband, Kip, in line when he decides that life is too short to be a dentist, whereas Sebastian, who is in love with his prison pen pal, Dylan, also has to fend off Hilary, his former therapist, who is driven insane by her undying love for him. Through witty dialogue and comically beautiful tragedy, these characters attempt to break free of their inner captivity.
Directed by David Olson Technical Directed by Katy Meyer Assistant Technical Directed by Tehya Saylor Produced by Tom Schrank Assistant Produced by Ali Edwards, Tori Mueller, and Maddie Dinndorf
The Cast
Sebastian Bliss, Kyle Mitchell Bernadette Dixon, Hanna Anderson Kip Dixon, Elliot Hanson Hilary MacMahon/Miranda Bliss, Olivia Wiles Dylan Taylor Sinclair/Roger, Daniel Ehrenpreis
Performances will be held in the Student Theater at Agganis Arena on March 20-22 beginning at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time on Eventbrite and at the door for $5 with membership card/code and for $6 general admission.
Eventbrite link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bu-stage-troupe-presents-raised-in-captivity-tickets-10516911365
RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/453550341415427/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Directions On the green line, take the B train to St. Paul Street and cross toward FitRec and Agganis Arena. The student theater is located in the passage between these buildings.
Feel free to direct any questions to stage@bu.edu!
So get your tickets now because they’re selling fast and join us this weekend!
We had quite the eventful weekend this past week! Surely most of you caught the Oscars, but we have some award-winning performances and productions of our own to acknowledge!
So, we would like to begin by congratulating all those involved in this year’s enchanting TECH SHOW and of course, Charity Show 2014- Doubt: A Parable! All the hard work, talent, and fun that went into both truly paid off in hilarious Tech Show performances and a successful Charity Show that brought in over $1,630 for Prevent Child Abuse America! Thank you, membership, for all your incredible dedication and support.
Next, but certainly not least, the membership has spoken, and I have the privilege of announcing
Stage Troupe’s Fall 2014 Season:
Parent’s Weekend- Into the Woods
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed by Brittany Jenkins and Joe McLaughlin
Musically Directed by Celia Gibson and Idine Mousavi
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Written by Edward Albee
Directed by Daniel Ehrenpreis and Shoshana Koff
Marat/Sade
Written by Peter Weiss
Directed by Sam Hoffman
Congratulations to the directors and to the Troupe of tomorrow (tomorrow, tomorrow). It’s sure to be a great fall semester. But let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves… There are so many great things still to come this spring!
One Acts
Words, Words, Words
Directed by Celia Gibson
The Angel Intrudes
Directed by Karen Loewy Movilla
Auditions for One Acts are March 24th and 25th.
We are also opening up our One Act Festival to MONOLOGUES, so if you have one prepared or want to work on one for the show, come to auditions with it and show us what you got!
The One Acts Festival will be April 25th & 26th in the Jacob Sleeper Auditorium.
If you are interested in tech, please email Marissa Cheifetz (mcheifet@bu.edu) with your tech experience and interests.
BUSTies
The most wonderful time of the year is coming up on May 1st and we are pleased to announce our
HOSTS for the event: Eli Brenna and Kyle Tague!
More event details to come!
Spring GM 4- Eboard Voting
Our next meeting, April 6 at 7pm in the Student Theater, we will be voting on our new Executive Board! We will be accepting nominations right up until voting occurs, so if you’re interested at all and didn’t get a chance to get nominated this time, don’t worry, there is still plenty of time!
Those nominated are definitely encouraged to come and talk to our current Eboard! There’s no better resource than those of us doing the jobs and we obviously love Troupe enough to talk about it forever, so don’t be shy and let’s chat!
On Stage Next…
Our first mainstage of the season- Raised in Captivity- opens the week after spring break! Join us March 20-22, 2014. Performances will be held in the Student Theater at Agganis Arena beginning at 8pm. Tickets will be sold pre-sale on Eventbrite and at the door for $5 with membership card and $6 general admission. We can’t wait to start off our mainstage season with this great production! RSVP through the Facebook Event!
That’s all for now Troupies, have a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break. Travel safely, and we’ll see you in a week!
Good Evening Troupies!
I hope this email finds you all well, especially since in the midst of midterm season! But let’s be real, what better way could there be to alleviate stress and celebrate all the hard work you’ve been putting in than to hang out with your fellow Troupies and see a show? That’s right… the time has come to kick off our season and it all begins tonight!
So join us for the special project with the greatest cause as Charity Show 2014 opens this weekend!
Doubt: A Parable
It’s 1964, and Sister Aloysius, an older nun at a Catholic church and school in the Bronx, is suspicious. She notices the priest, Father Flynn, is taking a special interest in the boy Donald Muller, and asks for the help of the young and idealistic Sister James in investigating Father Flynn’s intentions. Secrets spill or come close to so doing, the boy’s mother gets involved, and all the while, there is an undeniable sense of doubt in the air…
Directed by Eli Brenna Technically Directed by Stephanie Bont Assistant Technically Directed by Daniel Ehrenpreis Produced by Marissa Kristy and Corey Steinfast Asstistant Produced by Tehya Saylor, Daniella Forero, and Sarah Kimball
Performances will be held in the Student Theater at Agganis Arena (925 Commonwealth Ave) on February 27 & 28 and March 1 beginning at 8pm. All proceeds will benefit Prevent Child Abuse America (http://www.preventchildabuse.org).
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 with a membership card or $6 general admission. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Don’t miss your chance to do two things everyone loves- enjoy some great theatre and make a difference!
Didn’t get to participate in the wonderful Troupe Sunday this past weekend, or just want to hear the information again? So many wonderful things happened and a whole lot of important information was given about the upcoming month that you don’t want to miss! So, the following is a summary of the events that occurred for your viewing pleasure:
First, we are so blown away by the amazing support you all showed this weekend. The TA Event: Marissa’s Magical Menage a Trois was a smashing success. We would like to thank all that participated in the night’s festivities, the performers, bakers, MCs, special guests, and most of all, the wonderful patrons whose generosity and support was outstanding. We were able to raise an amazing $800 for this year’s Charity Show, Doubt: A Parable and a great cause in Prevent Child Abuse America. We could not be more thrilled.
Next, we would like to personally thank those who stepped up Sunday evening and ran for Treasurer. It is nice to see such passion for being leaders in Troupe. Furthermore, we would like to extend the warmest of welcomes to the newest member of the Executive Board, Treasurer Joe Gambino!
Important Upcoming Dates and Information
We need BUSTIES HOSTS!!!
Love BUSTIES? Have brilliant beyond brilliant ideas of how the event should go? Come on in to Eboard on Sunday, February 16, at 6PM and “pitch” them to us!
We ask that any person or group pitching to host BUSTies consider the following things: how the event will run as a whole, including show order, theme, dress-code, and other logistical concerns; if you're a part of a group, how each member of your group will actively contribute to the process; and finally, how your sense of humor will translate to an audience with diverse opinions of their own.
We look forward to seeing you all on the 16th of February!
If you want to pitch a show for next semester (Parents’ Weekend, Mainstages, Summer Show or for ONE ACTS!), here’s what you need to know!
- Be a dues paying member ($5) - Have a show you know and want to pitch - Make sure the rights are available - Get the script, make 2 copies - Download and fill out the pitch form from the website (http://bustagetroupe.com/members/forms-and-resources/) - Put all of that (the scripts and the form) into a manila envelope and bring it to 111 Cummington Mall labeled with “Stage Troupe” and this address:
ATTN: Eric Jacobsen 111 Cummington Mall Rm B17
***Please specify what “type” of show you are pitching i.e. Mainstage, Parents’ Weekend, Summer Show, One Acts… on the envelope as well.***
**PITCHES ARE DUE BY 3PM ON WENESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH**
This deadline is incredibly soon and fast approaching, so please please please if you’re thinking at all of pitching and want help getting started, contact the board! We’re here to help)
If you have any questions about the pitching process, please contact stage@bu.edu. The Pitching Meeting is the next GM, SUNDAY, March 2 at 7PM! All shows will be pitched and the membership shall vote and find out the next season that same day! Yay, democracy!
Pitches mean one more thing, yet another opportunity to further your involvement in Troupe! So, if you would like to be on READING COMMITTEE for the pitches (you CANNOT do this if you are pitching), then please email Lauren at kolodkin@bu.edu.
Speaking of pitches…. ONE ACTS are April 25 & 26!
While y’all are pitching and selecting those monologues, we’re looking for TECH and PRODUCERS!
One Acts are a great opportunity to try out a new position and have some fun. If you’re interested in teching or producing email Marissa at mcheifet@bu.edu or Joe at jgambino@bu.edu!
Once again, our sincerest thanks to all who came out to the TA Event and Tech Show. We could not imagine a more amazing turn out and we are so proud of all the work that this membership has done and all that you have accomplished.
We’ll see you at the next GM, March 2 at 7PM for pitches and Eboard nominations for next year, and our first show of the season, Charity Show 2014- Doubt: A Parable, February 27- March 1!
The shows have been cast and crews have now, and officially, been assigned! Below are the Spring 2014 Tech Lists! Thank you to all who signed up to tech. We are thrilled to work with such wonderfully talented people this semester and cannot wait to see what this season becomes! Now let's get started! Doubt: A Parable
Technical Director- Stephanie Bont ATD- Danny Ehrenpreis Stage Manager- Alison Parker ASM- Nicole Rapkin Costumes- Katina Karvan Asst. Costumes- Kerriann Kelleher Hair/Makeup- Karen Loewy Asst. Hair/Makeup- Sofia Rosenberg Asst. Hair/Makeup- Roxanne Rittman Props- Celia Gibson Asst. Props- Katie Teran Asst. Props- Mason Helt Set Design- Angela Nawang Asst. Set Design- Marissa Cheifetz Set Decoration- Michael Gobiel Asst. Set Dec- Laura O'Shea Scenic Artist- Jamie Johannsen Painter- Jillian Hatfield Lights- Courtney Bayruns Asst. Lights- Shoshana Koff Asst. Lights- Melissa Hunter Sound- Lee Condakes Asst. Sound- Cory Azman Asst. Sound- Sydney Charvat Master Carpenter- Kate Hays Build Marissa- Cheifetz Build- Veronica Priest Build- Massimo D'Emilia Producer- Marissa Kristy Producer- Corey Steinfast Asst Producer- Tehya Saylor Asst Producer- Daniella Forero Asst Producer- Sarah Kimball
Raised in Captivity
Technical Director- Katy Meyer ATD- Tehya Saylor Stage Manager- Cilicia Rios ASM- Sydney Charvat ASM- Austin Crann Costumes- Cassandra Kocek Asst. Costumes- Karlie Fitzgerald Asst. Costumes- Clemence Pluche Hair/Makeup- Abi Oshins Asst. Hair/Makeup- Isabella Walpole Asst. Hair/Makeup- Arabi Moorthy Props- Camille Arvisu Asst. Props- Jamie Johannsen Asst. Props- Lauren Michael Set Design- Andrew Velichansky Asst. Set Design- Marissa Kristy Set Decoration- Ilana Berman Asst. Set Dec- Lauren Kolodkin Asst. Set Dec- Lydia Erickson Scenic Artist- Joe McLaughlin Painter- Marina Selak Painter- Olivia Hathaway Lights- Jake Shauli Asst. Lights- Katie Diekhaus Asst. Lights- Erika Nardi Asst. Lights- Sam Hoffman Sound- Mariel Hathaway Asst. Sound- Jane Kelley Asst. Sound- Jennifer McIntyre Master Carpenter- Marissa Cheifetz Build- Scott Backman Build- Sydney Helton Build- Paige Herrman Build- Veronica Priest Build- Massimo D'Emilia Producer- Tom Schrank Producer- Joe Gambino Asst Producer- Ali Edwards Asst Producer- Tori Mueller Asst Producer- Maddie Dinndorf
Rope
Technical Director- Camille Arvisu ATD- Karen Loewy Stage Manager- Celia Gibson ASM- Anya Treyzon ASM- Sydney Helton Costumes- Olivia Hathaway Asst. Costumes- Kayako Ono Asst. Costumes- Katerina Liu Asst. Costumes- Clemence Pluche Hair/Makeup- Katy Meyer Asst. Hair/Makeup- Cara Dwyer Asst. Hair/Makeup- Cilicia Rios Asst. Hair/Makeup- Daniella Forero Asst. Hair/Makeup- Sofia Rosenberg Props- Marissa Cheifetz Asst. Props- Mason Helt Asst. Props- Brittany Kamson Set Design- Courtney Licata Asst. Set Design- Marcela Cantu Set Decoration- Lee Condakes Asst. Set Dec- Roxanne Rittman Asst. Set Dec- Angela Nawang Asst. Set Dec- Nicole Smith Scenic Artist- Courtney Licata Painter- Laura O'Shea Painter- Kate Hays Lights- Alex Williams Asst. Lights- Tehya Saylor Asst. Lights- Melissa Hunter Sound- Leah Raczynski Asst. Sound- Erika Nardi Master Carpenter- Scott Backman Build- Xander Pinto Build -Michael Marcin Build -Melissa Hunter Build- Tom Sliter Build- Marcela Cantu Producer- Sam Hoffman Asst Producer- Jennifer McIntyre Asst Producer- Jane Kelley Asst Producer- Eli Brenna
Twelfth Night, Or What You Will
Technical Director- Paige Herrman ATD- Jake Shauli Stage Manager- Shoshana Koff ASM- Katie Teran ASM- Karlie Fitzgerald Costumes- Sydney Charvat Asst. Costumes- Lydia Erickson Asst. Costumes- Lauren Michael Asst. Costumes- Roxanne Rittman Hair/Makeup- Lauren Kolodkin Asst. Hair/Makeup- Katina Karvan Asst. Hair/Makeup- Ali Edwards Asst. Hair/Makeup- Sofia Rosenberg Props- Emily Jo McKnight Asst. Props- Laura O'Shea Asst. Props- Jillian Hatfield Set Design- Marissa Cheifetz Set Design- Mariel Hathaway Asst. Set Design- Cory Azman Set Decoration- Katerina Liu Asst. Set Dec- Kate Hays Asst. Set Dec- Nathalie Saligumba Scenic Artist- Leah Raczynski Painter- Marina Selak Painter- Nicole Smith Painter- Marcela Cantu Lights- Emmanuel Dollinger Asst. Lights- Celia Gibson Asst. Lights- Andria Sharma Sound- Joe McLaughlin Asst. Sound- Daniel Reichling Asst. Sound- Anya Treyzon Master Carpenter- Xander Pinto Build- Kyle Hogan Build- Claire Buesser Build- Mariel Hathaway Build- Cory Azman Producer- Cilicia Rios Asst Producer- Lee Condakes Asst Producer- Brittany Kamson Asst Producer- Kerriann Kelleher
We would like to THANK EVERYONE who came out and hung out with us this past week. We are thoroughly amazed by all the wonderful talent we saw and are so happy to see welcome our members, new and old, to our Spring 2014 Season.
Congratulations to all and thank you again!
Doubt: A Parable
Sister Aloysius, Georgia Ladd Father Flynn, Aryeh Harris-Shapiro Sister James, Jana Keller Mrs. Muller, Brittany Kamson
Raised in Captivity
Sebastian Bliss, Kyle Mitchell Bernadette Dixon, Hanna Anderson Kip Dixon, Elliot Hanson Hilary MacMahon/Miranda Bliss, Olivia Wiles Dylan Taylor Sinclair/Roger, Daniel Ehrenpreis
Rope
Wyndham Brandon, Charlie Schumacher Charlie Granillo, Emily Jo McKnight Rupert Cadell, Idine Mousavi Leila Arden, Ali Edwards Kenneth Raglan, Matthew Melleby Sir Johnstone Kentley, Joe McLaughlin Mrs. Debenham, Zoe Enscoe Sabot, Lauren Kolodkin
Twelfth Night, Or What You Will
Viola, Hope Roselle Olivia, Katie Diekhaus Maria, Daniella Seidl Antonia, Ilana Berman Orsino, Nathan Wilgeroth Sir Toby Belch, Michael Lavallee Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Will Small Malvolio, Ben Moll Feste the Fool, Victor Kholod Sebastian, Michael Gobiel Ensemble, Kelly Duffy and Isabella Walpole
But we’re not done yet… These productions cannot happen without TECH! So join us for our Tech Meeting TOMORROW, January 24, at 7PM in The Space!
We would like to begin by saying THANK YOU to EVERYONE who came out and auditioned the past few nights. We were so happy to see all our members, old friends and so many new faces, and were amazed by all the talented individuals we saw! Our CALLBACKS will be occurring tomorrow night- Thursday, January 23, 2013 from 6-10PM in PSY B43 (the same room in the building/basement as auditions, on Cummington Street). We ask that you please be prepared to stay until you are dismissed and keep an eye out for e-mails as some individual directorial teams will be sending out separate information at their own discretion (don’t worry if you don’t get an e-mail from a director, if you are on the list you have been called back.)
Lastly, PLEASE E-MAIL ANY CONFLICTS you may have with CALLBACKS to stage@bu.edu ASAP so we can do our best to accommodate any scheduling conflicts that may arise.
Doubt: A Parable
Females:
Ilana Berman
Meagan Bernatchez
Sydney Charvat
Lexie David
Caitlin Donohue
Karlie Fitzgerald
Meredith Hauser
Brittany Kamson
Jana Keller
Jane Kelley
Mariel Kramer
Georgia Ladd
Alexis Ortiz
Tori Mueller
Roxanne Rittmann
Marina Selak
Haley Selarnick
Jenna Selzer
Males:
Bijan Albae
Daniel Ehrenpreis
Elliott Hanson
Aryeh Harris-Shapiro
Idine Mousavi
Charlie Schumacher
Raised in Captivity
Females:
Hanna Anderson
Ilana Berman
Giselle Boustani-Fontenele
Sydney Charvat
Marissa Cheifetz
Katie Diekhaus
Maddie Dinndorf
Ali Edwards
Victoria Howell
Lauren Kolodkin
Mariel Kramer
Georgia Ladd
Isabella Walpole
Olivia Wiles
Males:
Daniel Ehrenpreis
Marc Finn
Michael Gobiel
Elliot Hanson
Victor Kholod
Joe McLaughlin
Matthew Melleby
Kyle Mitchell
Charlie Schumacher
Nathan Wilgeroth
Rope
Females:
Olivia DelVecchio
Katie Diekhaus
Cara Dwyer
Ali Edwards
Zoey Enscoe
Daniella Forero
Celia Gibson
Victoria Howell
Jane Kelley
Lauren Kolodkin
Mariel Kramer
Sydney Lester
Emily Jo McKnight
Emily Richardi
Raisa-Dielle Riikonen
Daniella Seidl
Haley Selarnick
Jenna Selzer
Males:
Bijan Albae
Daniel Ehrenpreis
Elliot Hanson
Aryeh Harris-Shapiro
Kiko Macan
Joe McLaughlin
Danny McCarthy
Matthew Melleby
Idine Mousavi
Charlie Schumacher
Nathan Wilgeroth
Twelfth Night, Or What You Will
Females:
Olivia DelVecchio
Giselle Boustani Fontenele
Zoe Enscoe
Meredith Hauser
Lexie David
Katie Diekhaus
Victoria Howell
Lauren Kolodkin
Raisa-Dielle Riikonen
Hope Roselle
Kelly Duffy
Sydney Charvat
Ilana Berman
Ali Edwards
Daniella Seidl
Lindsey Mann
Isabella Walpole
Helen Silfin
Jenna Selzer
Christine Calabrese
Brittany Kamson
Males:
Aryeh Harris-Shapiro
Victor Kholod
Elliott Hanson
Nathan Wilgeroth
Idine Mousavi
Scott Backman
Patrick Bryant
Joe Gambino
Ben Moll
Nick McCann
Michael Gobiel
Cory Azmon
Will Small
Kiko Macan
Erwin Wang
Michael Lavallee
We’d like to start things off by thanking all those that came out to our First Spring General Meeting last night! We had a wonderful turn out and it was great to see so many new and old faces! Just in case you missed last night’s festivities (or weren’t able to jot down the TON of info we threw at you), I’m here to give you a recap of all the details you’ll need to get involved with Troupe this semester!
Once again, the following is our Spring 2014 Season:
Doubt: A Parable
Directed by Eli Brenna
Technically Directed by Stephanie Bont
February 27- March 1, 2014
Raised in Captivity
Directed by David Olson
Technically Directed by Katy Meyer
March 20-22, 2014
Rope
Directed by Kyle Tague
Technically Directed by Camille Arvisu
April 3-5, 2014
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Directed by Abi Oshins and Emily Prescott
Technically Directed by Paige Hermann
April 10-12, 2014
For more information on the shows before auditions or the tech meeting, visit our website under the current season tab.
We have so many great things coming up, and it all starts right away with
SPRING AUDITIONS
January 20-22, 2014; 6-10PM
Callbacks= January 23, 2014; 6-10PM
Monday (1/20) CAS 225
Tuesday- Thursday (1/21-1/23) PSY B43
All you need to audition is to pay you $5 membership dues and print and fill out an audition form found on our website under the members tabàForms and Resources for EACH SHOW you wish to audition. All else will be provided by the directors as all auditions are cold reads. Callbacks and cast lists will be posted on our BLOG at bustagetroupe.com.
FIRST SPRING GENERAL TECH MEETING
Friday, January 24, 2014
7PM at The Space
Never teched before? Want to try something new? No worries, Stage Troupe’s motto is “learning by doing,” and you can do anything here! This meeting is for anyone interested in holding a tech position this season! The directors will give more specifics about what they’re looking for and you can find out about the different departments from our TA! RSVP with the Facebook Event! There is a $5 membership fee to tech for Troupe, dues will be collected at this meeting.
Speaking of tech…
TECHSTRAVAGANZA is BACK!
February 1, 2014
Noon at the Student Theater
A fresh take on tech workshops, Techstravaganza is a full day of learning your tech positions by doing them. So come on out, learn something new, and hang out with your fellow Troupies!
Now, contrary to popular belief, acting and tech aren’t all we have to offer you this semester. We also have a ton of awesome UPCOMING SPECIAL PROJECTS!
TA EVENT: MARISSA’S MAGICAL MENAGE A TROIS
February 8,2014
8PM in the Student Theater
The TA Event is our annual fundraiser for our Charity Show and this year’s charity Prevent Child Abuse America. Join us for some laughs and a wonderful time- see a skit performed by the Eboard, compete in a cake-making contest, pie the Eboard, bid on a variety of items, and witness a few special performances from our incredibly talented membership! There is a $5 entrance fee, further donations are greatly appreciated.
TECH SHOW
February 14 &15, 2014
8PM (and midnight on 2/14) at the Student Theater
“Where the techies act, the actors tech, and the audience remains the same.”
‘Tis the season for everyone’s favorite special project! Join us for a performace of an adaptation of a classic movie (kept a secret until the show, as per tradition) with a little Stage Troupe flair that’s sure to never disappoint!
ASSASSINS
Just a reminder to be smart and responsible, be safe, and have fun! The games have begun folks.
May the odds be ever in your favor.
BUSTies
Now, the most wonderful time of the year, BUSTies season, is still a ways away. BUT we need hosts!
If you’re interested in hosting BUSTies, please come to Eboard on January 26 at 6PM prepared with a theme, some jokes, and a plan to “audition”.
**If you have an questions about any special projects, would like to host, perform, or donate items for auction for our TA Event, or would like to host BUSTies, please contact our VPSP Lauren at kolodkin@bu.edu for further details or questions!**
Stage Troupe’s Library is now open!
If you’re looking to expand your theatre knowledge or pitch a show next semester, Troupe now has a library for you to browse and check things out! Or, if you have a bunch of plays laying around and would like to donate to place where they will be loved, Troupe’s library is definitely an option! For further details or to check out or donate works, please contact our President, Ilana at iberman@bu.edu or VP, Emily at ejmck@bu.edu.
Lastly, it is with a heavy heart that we must report the unfortunate resignation of our beloved Treasurer. Due to uncontrollable circumstances, Hanna will not be able to continue in her position with us this Spring, which means an opportunity has opened up for one of you, our wonderful membership, to step up! Hanna will be with us in the interim and available for guidance for the incoming Treasurer, so have no fear. Nominations and elections for Treasurer will take place simultaneously at our Second GM on February 9, 2014 at 7PM. If you are interested and have any questions about the situation or the duties of the Treasurer, please don’t hesitate to contact Hanna at hwass@bu.edu.
You made it! The first recap is always the longest, so congratulations and thanks for reading.
Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, join the Group, and follow us on Twitter if you don’t already and check the website and blog at bustagetroupe.com for all further updates!
See you all soon!
Hello Troupies and welcome back!
We sincerely hope that you have taken full advantage of winter break, gotten some well needed rest, and are back and ready to roll because boy, have we got a semester planned for you. The new year means a new you, right? Well, we thought we’d give it a try and give you a whole new Troupe! Now now, don’t worry. We’re still the Troupe you know and love. You’ll still get to participate in those beloved special projects and time-honored traditions, but you’ll be creating brand new memories and making new friends through a whole new season!
And really, what better way is there to start off a new year than with a new season? So here it is friends, your
Spring 2014 Season:
Doubt: A Parable
Directed by Eli Brenna
February 27- March 1, 2014
Raised in Captivity
Directed by David Olson
March 20-22, 2014
Rope
Directed by Kyle Tague
April 3-5, 2014
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Directed by Abi Oshins and Emily Prescott
April 10-12, 2014
And of course, it all begins the usual way with…
The First General Meeting (CAS 314)
Sunday, January 19th, 7PM
Come one, come all to our first GM of the season! Hang out with the Eboard and this season’s directors. Learn all you need to know on how to audition or apply for technical positions. We’ll be discussing the variety of events we have coming up this spring and all of the ways you can get involved with Troupe, so don’t miss out on this meeting and the chance to catch up with everyone!
Spring Semester Auditions (PSY B43)
Monday-Wednesday, January 20th-23rd, 6-10PM
Audition for any or all of our four mainstage productions this spring. Be sure to attend the GM and watch future emails for more information! Also keep an eye on the site for info and for audition forms. Callbacks will be held on January 23rd and all call back and cast lists will be posted on the blog.
Spring Tech Meeting (The Space)
Friday, January 24th, 7PM
This meeting is for anyone interested in holding a tech position this season! The directors will give more specifics about what they’re looking for and you can find out about the different departments from our TA!
Just a few more reminders before you go…
If you are participating in ASSASSINS, please bring $2 to the GM so you can get your target!
And
We’ll be having a sign-up sheet for Marissa’s Magical Minage a Trois at the GM as well, so if you have an act in mind don’t forget to put down your name!
Well, I believe that’s all for now. Don’t forget to check the site (bustagetroupe.com) for information on the new season and keep an eye on the blog and our Twitter (@StageTroupe) and Facebook for updates!
So do with this information what you will and join us for a season that will, without a doubt, rope you in, and keep your senses in captivity. See you Sunday!
We had a blast in 2013 and were beyond proud to start the school year off with such a great Fall 2013 Season. So, here they are for one last time folks. Congratulations to our membership and all the casts and crews for another great year. Here's to many more!
June 12th, 19th, and 26th| July 10th and 17th; The Student Theater
REVIVAL SEPTEMBER 7; The Student Theater
In the quiet and simple English seaside boardinghouse of Petey and Meg Boles, it is longtime resident Stanley Webber's birthday and everyone seems to know but him. Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party is a darkly absurd and witty play about one man's resistance against subjugation in his fading existence. In the random assortment of strangers, party games, and corn flakes, Pinter explores the ambiguous relationship we all have with truth and reality. This is the play most examined and celebrated in Pinter's deeply complex and provocative cannon. a play of contemporary excellence and relentless investigation to prove human nature stands as the only law that rules us.
Produced by Sam Hoffman and Cilicia Rios Directed by Marcus Doyle Assistant Directed by Kim Curhan Technically Directed by Katy Meyer
The Cast Stanley, Keaton Goldsmith Meg, Kaitlin Bresee Petey, Andrew Smith (u/s David Olson) Lulu, Cameron Barney Goldberg, Jimmy Blackmon (u/s Andrew Smith) McCann, Adrian Burke
The Crew Stage Manager, Allison Crisostomo Assistant Stage Manager, Emily Jo McKnight Lighting Designer, Jake Shauli Assistant Lights, Zoraida Cabrera Assistant Lights, Juliette Vandame Assistant Lights, Shane Hennessey Sound Designer, Marissa Cheifetz Propsmaster, Courtney Licata Assistant Props, Courtney Bayruns Costume Designer, Cilicia Rios Hair/Make-up Designer, Lauren Kolodkin Assistant Hair/Make-up, Courtney Bayruns Set Designer, Stephanie Bont Set Decorator, Marissa Cheifetz Set Decorator, Keithlyn Parkman Assistant Set Dec, Xueting Dang Assistant Set Dec, Sophie Miller Master Carpenter, Xander Pinto Builders, Kevin Ang, Chris Gilmore, and Julie Kaminski
PARENTS' WEEKEND: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
October 18th, 19th, and 20th; Tsai Performance Center
The curtain rises on a present-day musical theatre fanatic eager to tell you about his favorite Broadway musical -- “The Drowsy Chaperone.” He’s the ultimate Everyfan and “Drowsy” is his guilty pleasure.
As he begins listening to the rare cast recording, the show cleverly and magically blooms to life, telling the hilarious tale of a pampered Broadway starlet and her debonair fiance, an overzealous producer, a dizzy chorine, the Latin lover and a couple of bumbling gangsters. Ruses are played. Hi-jinks occur. And the plot spins everyone into musical comedy euphoria.
Directed by Hanna Wasserman Musically Directed by Lee Condakes Choreographed by Cassandra Kocek and Marissa Kristy Technical Directed by Stephanie Bont Assistant Technical Directed by Emmanuel Dollinger Produced by Haley Skov and Olivia Paris- Kornilowicz Assistant Produced by Eli Brenna
The Cast
Man in Chair, David Olson Drowsy Chaperone, Tori Mueller Janet van der Graaff, Ali Edwards Robert Martin, Shane Hennessey George, Joe Gambino Aldolpho, Matt Melleby Mrs. Tottendale, Abi Oshins Underling, Ben Moll Feldzeig, Joe McLaughlin Kitty, Katie Iafolla Trix, Maddie Dinndorf Gangster 1, Maddie Fuller Gangster 2, Kelly Duffy Ensemble, Karlie Fitzgerald; Joseph Becker; Daniella Forero; Katy Piszczek; Brittany Jenkins; Rachel Wein
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
October 31 | November 1 and 2; The Student Theater
A young girl and her companions explore the depths of imagination in this take on Lewis Caroll's classic novel. A group of children decides to perform Alice in Wonderland from their spacious blanket fort. The usual cast of characters - the mad hatter, the red queen, the Cheshire cat, etc. - make appearances as Alice's playmates take on their personas and walk her through the rabbit hole. We follow Alice as she grows, shrinks, plays along with her friends, and tries to understand the sense of a senseless place. Are you childish enough to fall down the rabbit hole?
Directed by Michael Gobiel and Audrey Wood Technical Directed by Cilicia Rios Assistant Technical Directed by Marissa Kristy Produced by Stephanie Takeuchi Assistant Produced by Lexie David, Tehya Saylor, Cara Dwyer, and Emily Paulsen
The Cast
Alice, Jemma Douglas Larry/ Lewis/ The Caterpillar/ The Mad Hatter, Jake Delaney Jerry/ Dodgson/ Duck/ Cook/ March Hare, William Small Gerry/ Crab/ Frog/ Dormouse/ White Knight, Claire Buesser Tom/ Dodo/ Cheshire Cat/ Humpty Dumpty, Daniella Seidl Saskia/ Mouse/ Red Queen/ Baby Noises/ Alice’s Sister, Lindsay Kopit Angela/ Lory/ The Duchess/ Red King/ White Queen, Isabella Walpole
EURYDICE
November 7-9; The Student Theater
Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice draws from classic Greek myth to tell the tale of Orpheus and his wife, Eurydice-- from Eurydice's perspective. When she dies on the eve of their wedding, Orpheus begins a passionate search to find her. Eurydice, however, finds a new life in death as she reconnects with her long-lost father and remembers why she fell in love in the first place.
Directed by Celia Gibson and Lauren Kolodkin Technical Directed by Camille Arvisu Assistant Technical Directed by Jennifer Collins Produced by Joe Gambino Assistant Produced by Veronica Priest, Hayley Gershon, Olivia Paris- Kornilowicz and Miko Dimov
The Cast
EQUUS
November 21-23; The Student Theater
A disillusioned psychiatrist is presented with a 17 year old boy who blinded six horses one night. Through therapy and flashbacks, we discover the cognitive makeup of both these men. What caused the boy to commit this crime is a disturbing blend of religious and sexual fervor, with roots in many different moments and people. Peter Shaffer's classic play takes us beyond the issues of doctor and patient and into our own societal and philosophical perceptions of belief, passion, and normality. These therapy sessions will end up confronting the personal demons of all the players in this disturbed, young boy's tale.
Directed by Eli Brenna
Technical Directed by Shoshana Koff
Assistant Technical Directed by Paulina Limasalle
Produced by David Olson and Marissa Kristy
Assistant Produced by Emily McClure, Jennifer McIntyre, and Kyle Tague
The Cast
Martin Dysart, Ryan Chernin Alan Strang, Danny Ehrenpreis Frank Strang / A Horse, Matthew Sullivan Jill Mason, Sydney Charvat Dora Strang, Jane Kelley Hesther Salomon, Ilana Berman A Young Horseman / Nugget, a Horse, Idine Mousavi A Nurse, Brittany Kamson Harry Dalton / A Horse, Dan Frydman
FALL 2013 ONE ACTS FESTIVAL
December 6th and 7th; CAS 522
This time-honored special project is back again! Stage Troupe’s biannual One Acts Festival showcases more of our membership’s talent. It serves as another opportunity for members to get involved in all levels of production, including acting, teching, directing, and writing. This season's festival showcases 2 short plays and 4 monologues.
H.R. Directed by Celia Gibson
Cast Frank- Joe McLaughlin Kristen- Daniella Forero Chip- Matt Melleby Margaret- Lexie David
Dreamer’s Bluff Directed by Aryeh Harris-Shapiro and Kyle Tague
Cast Scratch- Danny Ehrenpreis River- Haley Selarnick
Monologues
Georgia Ladd Katie Diekhaus Brittany Kamson
Have finals got you down? Swamped in papers and projects and just couldn’t get away for the GM last weekend?? Good news is, Winter Break is just around the corner, which means you’re almost done aaaand I’m here to give you a rundown of our last GM of the season!
First and foremost, we would like to congratulate all of you Troupies on yet another FANTASTIC Season! From Parents’ Weekend to our One Acts Festival, it was wonderful to see all of our members hard work and great talent pay off and it was a honor to work with and get to know each and every one of you. We hope you had as much fun as we did and we cannot wait for what next semester will bring!
Speaking of next semester, we would like to once again congratulate the directors of our spring season and officially announce the show order for next semester.
Troupies, here is your Spring 2014 Season:
Doubt, a Parable
Directed by Eli Brenna
February 27- March 1, 2014
Raised in Captivity
Directed by David Olson
March 20-22, 2014
Rope
Directed by Kyle Tague
April 3-5, 2014
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Directed by Abi Oshins and Emily Prescott
April 10-12, 2014
And that’s not all. We have some other really awesome things to offer next semester.
First up, Stage Troupe’s Library is now open!
Starting this spring we are proud to offer our membership another resource to expand your knowledge and use some creativity. The library will contain various plays and resource books for your reading pleasure. So if you’re looking at directing, or interested in just taking a break from a text book you can enjoy some good theater related reading! All you need to do is contact either our President, Ilana, or VP, Emily to check out at work OR if you have some books at home that you’d like to donate, let them know!
The library is not the only exciting thing coming up next semester. Which leads me to…
TECH SHOW!
“Where the techies act, the actors tech, and the audience remains the same.”
Tradition has maintained that this show, selected and directed by the Technical Advisor, is usually an adaptation of a popular movie- the title of which is kept a secret until opening night! Actors from the previous season are encouraged to tech, while technicians from the previous season are invited to act. A totally FREE and FUN event Tech Show has become a highlight of the Spring semester, a unique experience that allows members to try their hand at an aspect of theatre they do not usually participate in.
Want to be involved? Email Marissa at mcheifet@bu.edu with your name and what you’d like to do!
ASSASINS!
It’s back! That crazy, fun, chaotic, and cryptic special project. Lauren has started taking sign-ups for our annual “friendly” game of Assassins! Let her know at kolodkin@bu.edu if you would like to throw your name in the ring and remember to bring $2 to the first GM of next semester to play!
And finally, the most wonderful time of the year: BUSTies!
Named after B.U.S.T, the acronym for Boston University Stage Troupe, BUSTies is our annual awards ceremony. We gather as an organization to honor our departing seniors and celebrate the end of another successful year of great theatre. The evening includes acting, directing, and technical awards, roasts for the graduating seniors, and superlative write-ins just for fun. Votes have been cast for Fall 2013, but we still need hosts and roasts! If you are interested in hosting BUSTies, let Lauren know and prepare a pitch for the E-board that you will present sometime before auditions when we return. If you’re a SENIOR prepare to be roasted and all you youngins’ out there who have always wanted the chance to roast and share your appreciation for those that have come before you- contact Lauren at kolodkin@bu.edu and tell her your plans!
Finally, we’ve a bit of house keeping for you…
Do we owe you money?? Reimbursements are in and Drowsy and Alice Check requests are coming through on a rolling basis. If you have any questions about funds… feel free to contact Hanna at hwass@bu.edu and she’ll let you know what’s up.
And
The Space and the Theater are our homes. We have been given the wonderful opportunity to utilize such great resources, something that many do not have. Both are all tidy and clean thanks to Space Cleaning- let’s do our best to keep it that way! Love it, cherish it and furthermore, if you noticed anything we need during space cleaning or throughout the semester, feel free to let us and Marissa know!
Now, before we part for break, we have one last treat.
Stage Troupe and BU On Broadway present
HOLIDAY CAROLING!
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 8:30 PM in the Student Theater
The seniors of Troupe and OB are proud to present a selection of carols and songs for your pre-finals enjoyment. The event will be free but bring along a few bucks and donate to UNICEF's Philippines Relief fund. All proceeds from the show will be donated directly to the charity! So take a break from the studying and endless papers and project piles and treat yourself to some holiday cheer!
We want to thank you all again for your hard work and dedication this semester. Congratulations on another semester for the books. We hope you had a lot of fun, gained some fond memories, and some new friends. We are so unbelievably proud of you all. Here’s to Happy Holiday for all and another great semester to come!
Good luck with finals!
Below is the One Acts Tech List. We are so excited to see what this special project will become. Happy Teching!
Thank you to everyone who came out and auditioned for our One Acts Festival- December 6 & 7 in CAS 522! Listed below are the Cast Lists and chosen Monologues. Congratulations to all, we cannot wait for this awesome close to our Fall 2013 season! H.R. Directed by Celia Gibson
Frank- Joe McLaughlin Kristen- Daniella Forero Chip- Matt Melleby Margaret- Lexie David
Dreamer's Bluff Directed by Aryeh Harris-Shapiro and Kyle Tague
Scratch- Danny Ehrenpreis River- Haley Selarnick
Monologues
Georgia Ladd Katie Diekhaus Melinda Frimpong Brittany Kamson
Well Hello There Troupies!
Please note the email address you are receiving this email from. That’s right friends, after a brief (or maybe not so brief) leave of absence from the “working correctly” aspect of our email to the membership function, Stage Troupe (stage@bu.edu) is back in action- and just in time if you ask me, because our mainstage season has officially begun!
Don’t forget to spread the word about and join us for Alice in Wonderland- opening this weekend, October 31- November 2, 2013 at 8PM in the Student Theater!
Do you ave a costume that just can’t wait until HIFBISS? Wear it Opening Night! That’s right, OPENING NIGHT IS HALLOWEEN! SO COME IN COSTUME! You may or may not possibly win a prize provided by local businesses around campus from our COSTUME CONTEST and you can join us for some fun and games!
Tickets can be purchased for $6 ($5 for members) at the door or ahead of time on Eventbrite through the following links: Thursday- http://bustalice1031.eventbrite.com/ Friday- http://bustalice111.eventbrite.com/ Saturday- http://bustalice112.eventbrite.com/
Now on to next season….. Just kidding (don’t worry, I have not forgotten about you Eurydice & Equus, I’m actually super stoked). However, we do have to start looking ahead. I know it sounds crazy because we’re just getting started it, but actually, the time has come.
SO, I hope the crisp air of autumn and fall colors have inspired you because it’s that time of year again…. PITCHES for next season are just about due!
We have so many opportunities available if you want to direct/pitch a show! If you want to pitch a show for next semester (or for ONE ACTS!), here’s what you need to know…
You NEED to:
- Be a dues paying member ($5) - Have a show you know and want to pitch - Make sure the rights are available - Get the script, make 2 copies - Download and fill out the pitch form from the website (http://bustagetroupe.com/members/forms-and-resources/) - Put all of that (the scripts and the form) into a manila envelope and bring it to 111 Cummington Mall labeled with “Stage Troupe” and this address:
ATTN: Eric Jacobsen 111 Cummington Mall Rm B17
**PITCHES ARE DUE BY 3PM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH** NO EXCEPTIONS!
If you have any questions about the pitching process (specifics for this upcoming season can be found on our latest blog post on bustagetroupe.com), please contact stage@bu.edu and we’ll help you out. The Pitching Meeting is the next GM, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH at 7PM in COM 101. The pitches will be pitched and the membership shall vote and find out the next season that night! Yay, democracy!
P.S. PLEASE PAY Hanna YOUR DUES for those who have not already. If you are not a dues paying member, you CANNOT vote!
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And lastly, I’d like to close this lovely email with some reminders of upcoming important dates and events not previously mentioned in this email:
EURYDICE!
November 7-9 at 8PM in the Student Theater
EQUUS!
November 21-23 at 8PM in the Student Theater
ONE ACTS!
Auditions- Monday, November 11 and Tuesday November 12 (Time and Place TBA)
One Acts- December 6 &7 in Hillel (Yes, you read that correctly. Get pumped.)
ASSASSINS!
Lauren has started taking sign-ups for our annual “friendly” game of Assassins! Let her know if you would like to throw your name in the ring and remember that it is $2 to play.
That’s all for now folks. Hope you all feel informed, but mostly just excited.
Was Stage Troupe Sunday just too much for you to handle? Did the theatre packed weekend tire you out? Did the sudden change to fall and midterm season keep you from the Student Theater Sunday evening for our second GM? No? Well, either way- we’ve got you covered! If you missed the meeting or it was too much information for you to remember, here’s a recap of all the INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT things coming up. Pay attention and take note of these dates because they will sneak up on us and be here before we know it!
Before we go any further, congrats to COMBAT and everyone who participated! It was super successful, especially with the new tech addition, and we hope everyone had a marvelous time.
Also, yay to TECHSTRAVAGANZA! We’d like to thank everyone who came out and participated in our new take on workshops this semester. We hope you enjoyed it and that you were able to learn by doing! And lastly, CONGRATS to our Fall 2013 season- casts and tech! We are so unbelievably excited to get started and cannot wait to see how beautifully this season unfolds.
Speaking of seasons…. It’s nearly time to pick our next one. Crazy right? But nevertheless, the time has come.
****PITCHES****
Have you always wanted to direct? Never done it before? Done it a million times? Want experience? Have a show you want to see Troupe do? We have so many opportunities available if you want to direct/pitch a show! It’s a ton of info, but keep reading… it ‘s all really helpful and IMPORTANT!
If you want to pitch a show for next semester (or for ONE ACTS!), here’s what you need to know!
You NEED to:
- Be a dues paying member ($5) - Have a show you know and want to pitch - Make sure the rights are available - Get the script, make 2 copies - Download and fill out the pitch form from the website (http://bustagetroupe.com/members/forms-and-resources/) - Put all of that (the scripts and the form) into a manila envelope and bring it to 111 Cummington Mall labeled with “Stage Troupe” and this address:
ATTN: Eric Jacobsen 111 Cummington Mall Rm B17
**PITCHES ARE DUE BY 3PM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH** NO EXCEPTIONS!
*If you are pitching a musical, you must contact Eric (jacobsen@bu.edu) in a timely manner so that he can check for the rights to the show. If you are pitching a play, you will need to check for the rights on your own (try findaplay.com or dramatists or various other play sites).
For the most part, the pitch process is the same. However, pitch forms have been updated to reflect a better emphasis on budget and financial aspects and the pitch process (they can still be found in the same place, under the same link), in terms of the actual pitch meeting, has been altered slightly. Each director has 6 minutes to say their piece. That is it. By the end of those 6 minutes, the membership should have all the information that they need to make their decisions. Directors cannot say ask me about tech. Following pitches, there will be those pitching will have a brief amount of time to address reading committee concerns and then questions for ALL will follow at the end.
If you have any questions about the pitching process, please contact stage@bu.edu and we’ll help you out. The Pitching Meeting is the next GM, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH at 7PM. The pitches will be pitched and the membership shall vote and find out the next season that night! Yay, democracy!
If you would like to be on READING COMMITTEE for the pitches (you CANNOT do this if you are pitching), then please email our VPSP, Lauren, at kolodkin@bu.edu.
Pitches for ONE ACTS work the same as mainstage pitches and are due the same day, so don’t forget! One Acts are the perfect way to try directing for the first time or to even see your own work on stage. We welcome all kinds of pitches- so write your own show, pick a short play, try something new and get your start in directing! ONE ACTS will be December 6th & 7th
Pitches for CHARITY SHOW work just a little bit differently. You still have to submit the scripts and the Charity Show form (found on the same page!), but the membership will not be voting on this pitch, the VPSP and Eboard will select the Charity Show for next semester. You will need to select a charity to pair with your show, and you get a chance to explain why you want to the show and why it fits with your chosen charity. Note that if your show is not chosen for Charity Show, you can pitch it as a mainstage. Also, some food for thought from your Eboard- We are looking for a very minimal, black box style show. Recently, Charity Show has been operating very much like a mainstage with a full set, costumes, and the like. This year, we would like to switch it up a bit and kick our giving back to charity into high gear. We are looking for a show that requires little from tech and in the way of budget so we can increase our returns to our community!
****UPCOMING SPECIAL PROJECTS****
KICKBALL vs. On Broadway is coming up this weekend!
On SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH at 12PM we shall battle OB and take back the title!
Meet in the Space at 11AM to prep with TEAM STAGE TROUPE, then we’ll go to the Boston Common and play our fellow theatre lovers in a match of SKILL (Help that) and (mostly cheering with) ENTHUSIASM!
You should also wear your Stage Troupe T-Shirt if you have one so that our team is easy to identify!! If you want a T-Shirt, bring $15 to the Space on Sunday before the game and you can get one! They’re super soft, and also prettyyyy cool looking. YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT.
P.S. Hanna will also be collecting dues! PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES for those who have not already. Hanna knows who you are, you know who you are. Just do it so this isn’t awkward(:
ASSASSINS!
Lauren has started taking sign-ups for our “friendly” annual game of Assassins! Let her know if you would like to throw your name in the ring and remember that it is $2 to play.
***WORKSHOPS***
Our Treasurer, Hanna, will also be hosting a Photoshop Workshop- Friday, October 4 at 5PM. Come learn how to use this adobe program and take advantage of yet another opportunity hang out with your fellow Troupies!
***VOLUNTEER & MORE THEATRE OPPORTUNITIES***
We were fortunate to be joined by a guest speaker at this GM. Tré Pina, the Program Manager for Children's Theatre of the CSC spoke about a really awesome and unique opportunity for those of us with a passion for theatre to get involved with our fellow BU arts community to give back to the community at large. Children’s Theatre began in 1991 and was the CSC’s first creative arts program. Volunteers brainstorm, write, and produce their own original skits in a troupe of 10 students. After the shows are prepared and rehearsed, volunteers perform their creations for children in various hospitals, community centers, after school programs, and domestic abuse shelters throughout Boston. CT brings inspiration and entertainment to children who don’t generally have access to arts education. Time commitment is about two hours each Thursday night (8pm-10pm) for most of the semester for a program-wide meeting and troupe rehearsal. Toward the end of the semester, meetings are replaced by site visits where volunteers perform their skit and conduct informal theatre workshops that include improv games and cheers. If anyone is interested they can email Tré at ct@bu.edu, or go to CT's webpage to download the application! The application deadline is next Wednesday, and the first normal meeting is Thursday.
Lastly, a few logistics. We are still working on settling our e-mail situation. Many apologies for the inconvenience, but don’t worry if you aren’t receiving Troupe e-mails- no one is): Keep checking the website (bustagetroupe.com) and our other platforms for updates and important info!
Phewwwww, so that was a long one! Thanks for sticking with it. DON”T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR FIRST AMAZING PRODUCTION OF THE SEASON
Parents’ Weekend: The Drowsy Chaperone, October 18-20th
Tickets are available for purchase now. Information can be found on the Parents’ Weekend Eventbite page: http://buparentsweekend-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=1
**SEE YOU AT THE NEXT GM TROUPIES! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH at 7PM in COM 101.** It’s a big one, you won’t want to miss it!
We would like to sincerely thank everyone who came out and helped out with our First Semi-annual TECHSTRAVAGANZA. We hope you learned a lot and had fun doing it. Now the real "learning by doing" begins. With this post rounding out assignments for our fall season, we are excited to delve in full force! And, FINALLY, the moment you have all been waiting for.... FALL 2013 TECH LISTS: Parents' Weekend: The Drowsy Chaperone
| Technical Director | Stephanie | Bont |
| Asst. Technical Director | Emmanuel | Dollinger |
| Stage Manager | Marissa | Cheifetz |
| ASM | Katerina | Liu |
| ASM | Tehya | Saylor |
| Costumes | Katie | Rangel |
| Asst. Costumes | Pardis | Alizadeh- Shabdiz |
| Asst. Costumes | Celia | Gibson |
| Asst. Costumes | Hanna | Eichen |
| Hair/makeup | Lauren | Kolodkin |
| Asst. Hair/makeup | Karen | Loewy |
| Asst. Hair/makeup | Jessica | Roey |
| Asst. Hair/makeup | Stephanie | Takeuchi |
| Props | Camille | Arvisu |
| Asst. Props | Paulina | Limasalle |
| Asst. Props | Sofia | Rosenberg |
| Set Design | Stephanie | Bont |
| Asst. Set Design | Jason | Fox |
| Set Decorator | Courtney | Licata |
| Asst. Set Dec | Hayley | Selarnick |
| Asst. Set Dec | Katherine | Baker |
| Asst. Set Dec | Veronica | Priest |
| Asst. Set Dec | David | Zhang |
| Asst. Set Dec | Veronica | Priest |
| Asst. Set Dec | Vic | Kelman |
| Lights | Jake | Shauli |
| Asst. Lights | LeeAnn | Langer |
| Asst. Lights | Meredith | Lawrence |
| Asst. Lights | Tom | Shrank |
| Sound | Danny | Ferro |
| Asst. Sound | Ilana | Berman |
| Asst. Sound | Erika | Nardi |
| MC | Xander | Pinto |
| Build | Nina | Jobim |
| Build | Brittany | Kamson |
| build | Shoshana | Koff |
| Build | Daniel | Leary |
| Build | Risa | McNellis |
| build | Kayako | Ono |
| Build | Katy | Taylor |
| build | Caroline | Thompson |
| Build | Yufei | Zhao |
| Build | Vic | Kelman |
Alice in Wonderland
| TD | Cilicia | Rios |
| ATD | Marissa | Kristy |
| SM | Katie | Diekhaus |
| ASM | Katie | Teran |
| Costums | Katie | Rangel |
| Cosumes | Olivia | Hathaway |
| Asst. Costumes | Paris | Wu |
| Asst. Costumes | Yazmin | Gooren |
| Asst. Costumes | Sydney | Thoorp |
| Hair/Makeup | Arabi | Moorthy |
| Asst. Hair/Makeup | Lydia | Erickson |
| Asst. Hair/Makeup | Brittany | Jenkins |
| Props | Mariel | Hathaway |
| Asst. Props | Miko | Dimov |
| Asst. Props | Emily | Parks |
| Set Design | Andrew | Velichansky |
| Asst. Set Design | Yufei | Zhao |
| Asst. Set Design | Leah | Raczynski |
| Set Decoration | Courtney | Licata |
| Asst. Set Dec | Savannah | Bonnette |
| Asst. Set Dec | Daniel | Espinoza |
| Asst. Set Dec | Kayako | Ono |
| Lights | Meredith | Lawrence |
| Asst. Lights | Shoshana | Koff |
| Asst. Lights | Andria | Sharma |
| Asst. Lights | Katy | Taylor |
| Sound | Veronica | Priest |
| Sound | Brittany | Kamson |
| Master Carpenter | Xander | Pinto |
| Build | Tom | Sliter |
| Build | Nathalie | Saligumba |
| Build | Kate | Hays |
| Build | Emily | McClure |
| Build | Sidney | Stiefel |
Eurydice
| Technical Director | Camille | Arvisu |
| ATD | Jennifer | Collins |
| SM | Aubrie | Sanchez |
| ASM | Roxanne | Rittman |
| Costumes | Cassandra | Kocek |
| Asst. Costumes | Jessica | Roey |
| Asst. Costumes | David | Zhang |
| Hair/Makeup | Emily Jo | McKnight |
| Asst. Hair/Makeup | Sofia | Rosenberg |
| Asst. Hair/Makeup | Becca | DeGregorio |
| Props | Nina | Jobim |
| Asst. Props | Karen | Loewy |
| Asst. Props | Tori | Moore |
| Set Design | Stephanie | Bont |
| Asst. Set Design | Nathalie | Saligumba |
| Set Decoration | Jillian | Nichols |
| Asst. Set Dec | Yazmin | Gooren |
| Asst. Set Dec | Katherine | Baker |
| Asst. Set Dec | Katerina | Liu |
| Asst. Lights | Veronica | Priest |
| Asst. Lights | Erika | Nardi |
| Sound | Joe | McLaughlin |
| Sound | Katie | Wurtzel |
| Master Carpenter | Marissa | Cheifetz |
| Build | Nina | Jobim |
| Build | Tom | Sliter |
| Build | Lydia | Erickson |
| Build | Emmanuel | Dollinger |
| Build | Hayley | Selarnick |
Equus
| Technical Director | Shoshana | Koff |
| Asst. Technical Director | Paulina | Limasalle |
| Stage Manager | Emily Jo | McKnight |
| Stage Manager | Olivia | Hathaway |
| Asst. Stage Manager | Alison | Parker |
| Costumes | Katina | Karvan |
| Asst. Costumes | Katie | Teran |
| Asst. Costumes | Kayako | Ono |
| Asst. Costumes | Cara | Dwyer |
| Hair/Make-up | Abi | Oshins |
| Asst. Hair/Makeup | Roxanne | Rittman |
| Asst. Hair/Makeup | Nicole | Rapkin |
| Props | Lexie | David |
| Asst. Props | Katie | Wurtzel |
| Asst. Props | Laura | O'Shea |
| Set Design | Daniella | Seidl |
| Set Design | Daniel | Leary |
| Asst. Set Design | Aryeh | Harris-Shapiro |
| Set Decoration | Hanna | Wasserman |
| Set Decoration | Joe | McLaughlin |
| Asst. Set Dec | Sofia | Rosenberg |
| Asst. Set Dec | Kate | Hays |
| Lights | Alex | Williams |
| Asst. Lights | Marissa | Cheifetz |
| Asst. Lights | Celia | Gibson |
| Asst. Lights | Tori | Moore |
| Asst. Lights | Ben | Moll |
| Sound | Mariel | Hathaway |
| Asst. Sound | Lee | Condakes |
| Asst. Sound | Annie | Tillis |
| Master Carpenter | Stephanie | Bont |
| Build | Hanna | Eichen |
| Build | Scott | Backman |
| Build | Shane | Hennessey |
| Build | Sean | Sweeney |
| Build | Yufei | Zhao |
| Horse Team | Savannah | Bonnette |
| Horse Team | Sidney | Stiefel |
| Horse Team | Emily | Parks |
Disclaimer | Website Created & Designed by Lucy Gamades | stage@bu.edu
Boston University Stage Troupe c/o BU Student Activities Office, 1 University Rd, Boston, MA, 02215