Poo-wá-Bah

Hello all!

I hope you all had a good summer! Enjoy the last few weeks, this is going to be a busy and exciting year for all of us, so get ready!

The fall semester begins this year on Wednesday, September 1, and there are several events in the first week you need to be aware of:
Wednesday, September 1st, 4pm, Black Box All DRAM 55 Meeting.
This does not include first-years, but everyone else in 55.

Wednesday, September 1st, 4pm, Black Box Intimations for Saxophone first rehearsal.

Saturday, September 4th, 10a.m.-2p.m. Dempster Dance Studio
Auditions for Fall Dance Concert.

Tuesday, September 7th, 7p.m. Lowe 106 Cabaret first rehearsal.

Wednesday, September 8th, 4pm, Dempster Dance Studio All Majors Meeting.
Please come to hear important department announcements, meet and greet new and returning faculty and the in-coming first year students. Clubs, please be ready with any announcements you would like to make.

You should also plan to come to the Drama and Dance Department office sometime during that first week of classes to fill out a white departmental registration card (this is separate from registration for your classes). You can also fill these cards out online at poowabah.info. You should fill out a department card each semester that you are at Hofstra. These tell us that you are, indeed, a dance or drama major, and assures that you are assigned an advisor for future class registration. It also provides us important information as to how to reach you on campus by email or telephone. Remember, the Drama and Dance Department office is located in 102 Emily Lowe Hall.

We found a new rehearsal space for you! The former student lounge in the basement of Lowe has been transformed into a changing area (for daytime use) and a drama rehearsal room (after 6p.m.) This will be the place for dance and drama students to change into their dance or movement gear. Students will no longer be allowed to change in the second floor bathrooms or in the studios. Since Jean Giebel is stepping down as Chair of the department, she is moving her office to the second floor. Jean’s office will become the new student lounge, open to all drama and dance students.

Finally, in addition to myself taking over as chair, Rych Curtiss has been promoted to the position of Managing Director of the Drama and Dance Department. This will largely not affect students, but is more of an administration shuffle that will help us to more efficiently produce our season.

Enjoy the end of your break. Looking forward to seeing all of you soon!

David M. Henderson, Chair
Department of Drama and Dance

We understand that the beginning of the school year can be hectic, so we have extended the application deadline for our Fall Marketing Internship to allow students a little more time to get settled. All applications must now be received by Friday, September 10, 2010. A small stipend will be provided.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Marketing/PR Intern for at least a 10 week period between September and early December, 2010. The complete description and application procedure is below.

Please forward this information to your most promising graduates, encouraging them to take advantage of this rare opportunity to get hands-on marketing experience at a renowned Chicago theater and recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award.

Interns receive one-on-one mentoring from Marketing Department staff, their own phone extension and CST email account, complimentary tickets to all Chicago Shakespeare performances, free tickets to other Chicago theaters through “industry” offers, and much more! CST interns gain invaluable insight and substantive experience in the overarching strategy of marketing and publicizing a season of diverse programming.

A full internship description is included below or can be found on CST’s website.

Sincerely,

Alida Szabo
Director of Audience Development

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Fall 2010 Marketing/PR Internship

Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is currently accepting Marketing/PR internship applications for Fall 2010. A small stipend will be provided.

CST’s Marketing/PR internship offers a rich and challenging experience for qualified college students, graduates and young professionals who are actively pursuing careers in professional theater administration. Marketing/PR interns are entrusted with a great deal of responsibility and have the opportunity to play an integral role in the Theater’s Marketing Department.

Applications must be received by Friday, September 10, 2010.

The Marketing Department is charged with the development and execution of strategic plans to promote the institutional image and attract attendance to the plays and related programs produced by the Theater. Marketing interns must work a minimum of 25 hours per week for 10 weeks between September and early December. In addition to a small stipend, interns receive one-on-one mentoring from Marketing Department staff, their own phone extension and CST email account, complimentary tickets to all Chicago Shakespeare performances, free tickets to other Chicago theaters through “industry” offers, and much more!

Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum two years undergraduate education or equivilent experience in arts administration, direct marketing, communications, public relations and/or journalism
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Self-starter, multi-task oriented, and computer literate
Experience in sales, promotions, or media desirable
Website maintenance, Tessitura and/or e-marketing skills a plus

Internship Responsibilities

Assist in execution of promotions, direct mail and e-marketing projects
Update mailing lists
Maintain press clip and photo archives
Assemble press kits
Assist planning/hosting special events and openings
Assist maintaining customer service response system
Conduct research for press releases

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter stating your specific interest(s) and availability, a current CV or resume and two letters of academic or professional reference. If you wish to receive college credit for this internship, please include an outline of your school’s requirements for both the intern (you) and internship site (Chicago Shakespeare).

Applications must be received by Friday, September 10, 2010.

Please send all application materials via email to:

marketingintern@chicagoshakes.com
or by mail to:
Marketing Internship
Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(no phone calls, please)

Would anyone like to shadow an Equity Stage Manager (Rychard Curtiss, me) on an Off Broadway
Musical Showcase? I’ll Be Damned is playing at the Vineyard Theater off Union Square, the show is running now until July 18th (see
jaradoatheater.org for showtimes) Let me know if you’re interested. You can contact me at drmrlc[no spam]@hofstra.edu (remove the [no spam] from the email address before sending)

INTIMATIONS FOR SAXOPHONE

LILY……….Kristen Nemecek
GILLY………. Michael Guess
The Following cast memeber will be playing multiple roles.
WOMAN WITH BOOK………. Chelsea Frati
MRS. LETHE………. Shanna Brown
FRENCH MAID………. Erika Santosuosso
MILLIE……….Mary St. Angelo
BILLIE………. John Ball
DANCER………. William Wu
JOSEPH KARTNER………. Michael Quattrone
MR. LAIRD………. Christopher Wentworth
NIGHTCLUB WAITER……….Christopher Balestriere

CABARET

MEN:

1. Emcee………………..James Monahan
2. Clifford Bradshaw………………..Ben Pike
3. Herr Schultz………………..Ian Poake
4. Ernst Ludwig………………..Keith Pinault
5. Maitre D’/Customs Officer/Dancer……….Chris Remkus
6. Max/Dancer………………..Adam Griffith
7. Sailor 1/Dancer/Waiter………………..Matt Tiberi
8. Sailor 2/Dancer/Kissing Couple Male/Waiter……….Colgan McNeil
9. Sailor 3/Dancer/Waiter………………..Ryan Zatcoff
10. Bobby/Dancer/Waiter………………..Ryan Smith
11. Victor/Dancer/Waiter………………..Paolo Perez
12. Dancer/Waiter………………..James McGowan
13. Nazi Guard/Gorilla………………..Parks Middleton
14. Nazi Guard/Taxi Man/Ass Customs Officer……….John Bahrenberg

WOMEN:

1. Fraulein Schneider………………..Amelia Kreski
2. Fraulein Kost………………..Natalie Fabian
3. Sally Bowles ………………..Michelle Cutolo
4. “Two Ladies”/Kissing Couple Female/Kit Kat Girl……….Georgia Andre
5. “Two Ladies”/Kit Kat Girl……….Laura Duell
6. Kit Kat Girl…………………………Sami O’Keefe
7. Kit Kat Girl…………………………Kira Christoforidis
8. Kit Kat Girl…………………………Julia Rothwell
9. Kit Kat Girl..……………………….Dani Letsche
10. Kit Kat Girl/Sally Understudy……….Allie Rightmeyer
11. Kit Kat Girl…………………………Gina Ventura
12. Dance Captain…………………………TBD

Onstage Band (6)

• Danielle deMatteo……….Piano
• Kim Rogers……….Drums
• Ali Phillips……….Alto Sax
• Michelle Street……….Clarinet
• Frisch……….Reeds
• Taylor Phillips……….Violin

Awake and Sing!

Myron Berger, Bessie’s husband………………..Max Lehman
Bessie Berger………………..Alex Rose
Hennie Berger, their daughter………………..Lauryn Hamel
Ralph Berger, their son………………..Max Baudisch
Jacob, grandfather to Hennie and Ralph………………..Paul Tiesler
Uncle Morty, Bessie’s brother……………….. Rich Traub
Moe Axelrod……………….. Christian Titus
Sam Feinschreiber, Hennie’s husband……………….. Patrick Harman
Schlosser, the janitor………………..Devin Michelson

CABARET CALLBACKS
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Emily Lowe 106

Ernst/Cliff 2:30
Paul Tiesler
John Bahrenberg
Keith Pinault
John Ball
Parks Middleton
Ben Pike
Colgan McNeil

Cliff 3:00
Paul Tiesler
Ben Pike
Colgan McNeil

+ Sally 3:30
Danielle DeMatteo
Natalie Fabian
Kira Christoforidis
Alexa Kleiman
Kate Davis
Erika Santosuosso
Laura Duell
Michelle Cutolo
Georgia Andre
Allie Rightmeyer

Kost/Schneider/Schultz
5:30
Kim Hughes
Natalie Fabian
Jacqueline Higgins
Amelia Kreski
Erika Santosuosso
Eliza Hill
Katie Hoffman
Stefanie Harris
Shira Rose Berk
Kimberly Rogers
Ian Poake
James McGowan
Rich Traub

Dance* 6:30
Danielle DeMatteo
Natalie Fabian
Kira Christoforidis
Alexa Kleiman
Kate Davis
Erika Santosuosso
Laura Duell
Allie Rightmeyer
Georgia Andre
Michelle Cutolo
Shira Rose Berk
Gina Ventura
Abeni Mason-Draffen
Chelsea Frati
Dani Letsche
Dana Irwin
Sami O’Keefer
Julia Rothwell
Katie Hoffman
Kristin Nemecek
Jamie Cook

Emcee 8:00
Max Baudisch
James Monahan
Yuekun “William” Wu
Ryan Smith
Shira Rose Berk

*Lowe 108 will be available for personal warm-ups before the 6:30 call. Please wear form-fitting dance attire and heeled character shoes.

Please note, there are roles for which we are not calling back, so even if you’re not called back, you may still be cast.

Please show up promptly and be prepared to sing, read, or move when asked.

Thanks!

CALLBACKS FOR AWAKE AND SING!

MYRON BERGER
Michael Guess, Max Lehman, Benjamin Pike, Rich Traub

BESSIE BERGER
Chelsea Frati, Sarah Klein, Amelia Kreski, Ali Phillips, Alex Rose, Mary St. Angelo, Kathryn Turley, Gina Ventura

JACOB
Michael Guess, Keith Pinault, Michael Quattrone, Paul Tiesler

HENNIE BERGER
Shanna Brown, Maria Camilo, Laura Duell, Chelsea Frati, Lauryn Hamel, Megan Heverin, Eliza Hill, Alexa Kleiman, Kristin Nemecek, Taylor Phillips, Allie Rightmeyer, Chelsea Whitfield

RALPH BERGER
John Ball, Max Baudisch, Brian Danner, Sean Doonan, Colgan McNeil, Benjamin Pike, Erik Patton, Keith Pinault

SCHLOSSER
To be selected from among those called back

MOE AXELROD
John Bahrenberg, Adam Griffith, Ian Poake, Michael Quattrone, Christian Titus, Christopher Wentworth

UNCLE MORTY
Adam Griffith, Patrick Harman, Devin Michelson, Michael Quattrone, Rich Traub, Christopher Wentworth

SAM FEINSCHREIBER
Chris Balestriere, Patrick Harman, Max Lehman

Sunday, 2 May 2010
Emily Lowe 110
11 a.m.-12 noon Jacob, Sam, Ralph, Bessie, Myron
12:00-12:45 p.m. Moe, Ralph, Morty, Bessie
12:45-1:30 Ralph, Myron, Hennie, Jacob, Bessie
1:30-2:00 Moe and Hennie
2:00-2:30 Ralph and Jacob

Thanks to all who auditioned. The quality of your work continues to grow. I was impressed!

Jim Kolb

CALLBACKS for INTIMATIONS FOR SAXOPHONE
Sunday, May 2, 1 – 6 p.m.
Place: Emily Lowe Room 106

1-1:30 DANCER
Colgan McNeil
Adam Griffith
Ben Pike
William Wu
Michael Guess
Michael Quattrone

1:30-2:00 WOMAN WITH BOOK
Alex Rose
Kathryn Turley
Chelsie Tuttle
Megan Heverin
Stephanie Harris
Shanna Brown
Mary St. Angelo
Kati Delaney
Chelsea Frati
Amelia Kreski
Ashley Medeiro

2:00-5:00 LILY
Allie Rightmeyer
Maria Camilo
Lauryn Hamel
Chelsea Whitfield
Erika Santosuosso
Kristin Nemecek
Bailey Libby
Georgia Andre

2:00-3:00 MRS. LETHE and LILY
Same as WOMAN WITH BOOK

3:00-4:45 GILLY
Keith Pinault
John Ball
Paul Tiesler
Christian Titus
Pat Harman
Rich Traub
Adam Griffith
Ian Poake

4:15-5:15 BILLIE and MILLIE
Michael Guess
Stephanie Harris
John Bahrenberg
Lauryn Hamel
Max Baudisch
Erika Santosuosso
John Ball
Laura Duell
Adam Griffith
Bailey Libby
Pat Harman
Bionca Olimpio

5:15-6:00 JOSEPH KARTNER
Ben Pike
Michael Quattrone
Ian Poake
Christian Titus
Christopher Wentworth
Rich Traub

Thank you, everybody. The quality of your work is very impressive. It shows how much the students in the department have grown in focus, talent and preparation. Because you are not on this list, does not mean I am no longer considering you. Sides are being sent out via the department email that you should read over and prepare for the callbacks
Peter

WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY APRIL 25th IN THE BLACK BOX. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ALL SHIFTS. JUST SHOW UP AND YOUR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE LIST FOR ACTIVITY GRANT CREDIT. SHIFTS AT 9:45, 10:45 AND 11:45.

THANKS,

Audition sign up sheets are available in the Drama office for those students in Student Projects who need to sign up for early time slots. See Angela.

The sheets will be posted for general sign up on Thursday.

Those interested in auditioning for CABARET (and all BFAs as they must audition for every show) must sign up for a slot on Wednesday or Thursday and plan to be available for a Dance Call on Friday. Anyone unavailable for Friday must note that clearly on their audition sheets.
Peter is now asking for SAXOPHONE that rather than doing two contrasting one minute monologues, you do ONE one-minute monologue and do that piece two contrasting ways.

From Peter: “I am less interested in your doing funny, serious, character, etc. monologues. It’s not the content I want to see but HOW you do the piece, what physical adjustments you use. Therefore, if you want, you could cut the piece you are doing for AWAKE AND SING down to one minute and do that again two different ways.”

We have a summer employment opportunity:

http://www.hofstra.edu/StudentAffairs/StudentServices/stdemp/stdemp_current_jobs.cfm

scroll to Orientation Aide, posted 4.19.10

We need students to create and act in situational skits about parent-student issues. We would love to have our drama students apply.

Best,
Branka
_________________________
Branka Kristic
Director, Parent and Family Programs
Division of Student Affairs
200 Phillips Hall
128 Hofstra University
Hempstead NY 11549
p: (516) 463-7055

A sign up sheet is available in the office for Proctors for Auditions.

Shifts are available each day. Production students are urged to volunteer for callbacks.

The Cultural Arts Playhouse is auditioning actors, singers, and dancers of all sizes and ethnicities for a new production of the Rocky Horror Show.

Please prepare 16 bars of a Glam Rock or Punk Rock song and be ready to dance. (Seeking strong dancers)

The concept of this summer is a whole new version created by the director/choreographer. It was performed in Westchester with a NY cast and was very successful.
Open Auditions will be held Monday April 26th, and callbacks will be Tues April 27th at 8pm at the Cultural Arts Playhouse 625 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY

Director/Choreographer: Eddie Carignan
Assistant/Stage Manager: Danielle Coutieri
Producer: Bruce Grossman

The show will be opening on Saturday June 19, 2010 and will run every Saturday at Midnight until August 28, 2010 with a possibility of some added Friday shows.

Character Break-Down
+Brad Majors: male, 20s, strong comedic rock baritone, an attractive 1970s nerd type,
+Janet Weiss: female, 20s, rock soprano or high belter, Brad’s fiancé, sorority girl, uptight and controlling, masking her dominatrix desires;
+Frank N’ Furter: male, 20s-30s, glam rock baritone, transvestite alien from the planet Transsexual who idolizes David Bowie
+Riff Raff: male, 20s- 30s, High Rock Tenor, servant to Frank, physically odd, calculating;
+Magenta: female, 20s-30s, High Rock Belter, sexy servant of Frank and sister to Riff Raff
+Eddie/Dr. Scott: male or female, 20s-50s, Rock Belter or Rock Baritone, Eddie is a half male/ half female mistake creation of Frank, Dr. Scott is a disabled professor at Denton High, must be a very comedic actor/actress;
+Columbia: female, 20s-30s, alto or soprano, Frank’s first creation, a brat, think Stefanie Tanner from Full House, must be a proficient tapper;
+Narrator: male, 30s-50s, no singing, mysterious sense of humor, all-knowing energy, is more involved in the show than the movie version
+Glitter Kids (Dancers): 2 male, 2 female, excellent dancers with extremely unique energy, need not sing, but must dance and pantomime very well
+Usherettes: 3 male or female, think the Supremes in drag makeup, distinct personalities, must hold harmonies very well, move well, lead the callbacks and preshow.

NOTE: Production is heavily influenced by glam rock era of the 1970s, seeking singers who can sing that type of music very well and have comedic skills. Director is seeking unique types for this show and some replacements for another upcoming production in NYC in the Fall, please do not feel the need to follow the movie version.