Month: August 2012
Each year, Geva's Summer Academy focuses on a specific genre of theatre rotating between Shakespeare, Musical Theatre or Contemporary Theatre. Following the culmination of the 2010 Summer Academy, which focused on Contemporary Theatre, the 30 students enjoyed the remainder of the summer with their friends and families before heading back to school in the fall. … Continue reading Ms. Caffera Goes to Washington
The national 44 PRESIDENTS festival is putting together a campaign to collect videos answering the simple question: why do you vote? Read more about it here: http://playsforpresidents.com/tell-us-why-you-vote/ and to see my answer as to why I vote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fgbmDxe8MI&feature=plcp Now pull out your camera, or laptop and tell us. Why do you vote? Sean
In studying our history for 44 PLAYS FOR PRESIDENTS you find a lot of sad things, and a lot of ridiculous things also, so I present two for you. I found this beautiful National Geographic exhibit on Civil War Battlefield Art that was created during the Civil War. Here's their description: "Living alongside the troops, … Continue reading Civil War Battlefield Art and a Nude Ben Franklin
Today in 44 PLAYS FOR 44 PRESIDENTS' rehearsal we got a new mascot. A Teddy Roosevelt bobble-head, yes, they do exist. Teddy, who used to read a book a day before breakfast, would approve of all the hard work going into the show. (though we tend to eat breakfast before starting) Also, notice all the … Continue reading Teddy arrives to preside over 44 PLAYS rehearsal
Click below to see the fantastic video by Johannes Bockwoldt Behind the scenes of 44 PLAYS FOR 44 PRESIDENTS To learn more about the 30 minute documentary about creating the first Fringe Festival in Rochester, NY  go to www.indiegogo.com/Fringe-Rochester
More fantastic costume sketches are coming in for YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU - designed and sketched by Pamela Scofield. Â Check out the detail and notes that go into each character to make sure they are juuuuust right. Also, I sat in on rehearsal this morning (Friday), and I can tell you that this … Continue reading Making the good lookin’ look good (via costumes)
We're about to leap into the first day of rehearsals for You Can't Take It With You, which opens on September 15. As I have been thinking about this day, and the process of getting a show ready for an audience, I've also been thinking about the witticisms of George Kaufman. Kaufman was a member … Continue reading Kaufman’s Advice to the Players
Editor's note: We'll be having other artists write for the blog also throughout the year, so look for more candid insights from our artists as they put together and star in the upcoming season. Christine M. Rose is one of the 7 actors that are creating and starring in 44 PLAYS FOR 44 PRESIDENTS - … Continue reading Artist Chat: Christine M. Rose, Actress in 44 PLAYS FOR 44 PRESIDENTS
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