"Thanks so much for your dedication, your patience and faith in us motley players."
Curlew, Washington
"Thanks again for the time and effort you spent with the kids. They truly enjoyed your direction and shined under your guidance."
St. Maries, Idaho
COMMUNITY / SCHOOL CAST PRODUCTIONS:
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A one week residency would end with the production of SCENES FROM A MID SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM or SHAKESPEARE ON LOVE, a collection of scenes from the comedies. Both productions run from 1 hour to 1hour 30 min. in length. As Will Shakespeare, I am host for both shows and introduce the scenes. This project requires approximately 30 hours of rehearsal time. Individual actors would not be needed for all 30 hours. That is the total time for the entire cast. Auditions and casting must be done 1 month prior to the start of the residency. Actors would be expected to learn all lines by the beginning of the the residency. 12 to 20 actors needed, ages 12 and up. |
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A two week residency would end with the production of a Shakespeare comedy; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, TWELFTH NIGHT, TAMING OF THE SHREW, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR or THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA. These shows run from 1hr 15min to 1hr 30 min in length. This project requires 50 to 60 hours of total rehearsal time with auditions and casting one month prior. 12 to 20 actors needed, ages 12 and up. |
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In either case rehearsals can be scheduled for afternoon, evening or during the school day for student casts. Rehearsal space needs are flexible though at least some rehearsals need to be at the performance space. |
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Tie- ins to school curriculum include:
A. Use this as a Drama class project.
B. Study the play(s) to be performed in the English classes.
C. Art classes can create backdrop and set pieces, posters and program. |
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I provide:
A. Direction
B. Production assistance
C. Scripts
D. Renaissance costuming and props |
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* School activities and public performances in addition to the production are negotiable.
shake.speak@verizon.net
509-664-7210
