Enthusiastic Students Grab 2008-2009 by the Horns to Plan Another 'Winning Traditon of Excellence' Year
by Tom McLaughlin |
May 30, 2008
NOTE: Names
in the minutes are linked to member email
addresses.
Mr.
McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 2:55 pm.
Members in Attendance (Click on highlighted names to send an
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Annual ITS Induction and Awards Show Celebrates Winning Tradition of Excellence
by Tom McLaughlin |
May 18, 2008
please pause on the graphic to read our
list of new inductees
The Lewis Central High School Drama
Department's Troupe #5150 of the International Thespian Society,
held its annual induction ceremony to celebrate the . . .
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008 * 6:29 PM * LCHS Drama Room * You Can Also Volunteer On-Line
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 17, 2007
TUESDAY, MARCH 25,
2008
LC DRAMA
ROOM
(Right across from
the LC Big Gym...we'll have signs for you)
6:29-7:28
PM
(We hope to be finish early...and we usually
do) . . .
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Catch the Inside Scoop on What's Happening in Preparation for GODSPELL
by Tom McLaughlin |
August 24, 2007
CLICK HERE to
read the 3/02/2007 Issue of BRAVO!
featuring important audition & background information
on GODSPELL
CLICK HERE to
read the 10/21/2007 Issue of BRAVO!
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"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is a habit..." Aristotle
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 10, 2006
LCHS
Department of Drama: Production Contract
Presented to the Cast of THIEVES by Herb
Gardner
1. Play well the part, for therein lies the glory. . . .
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"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is a habit..." Aristotle
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 10, 2005
Part of the great tradition of the theatre is a Code of
Ethics which belongs to every worker on the legitimate stage.
This code, while tacit, has been observed throughout the centuries
and will continue long after us. . . .
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Good Makeup is Never Noticed by the Audience
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 24, 2005
The make-up artist is responsible for providing make-up for the
actors and assisting them in applying stage make-up and hair
styling for their character. The following is a list of specific
items which need to be done and a time-frame for . . .
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"The play's the thing..." --Shakespeare
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 24, 2005
9The director is the creative, artistic leader of the production
and the production team. The director is the controlling
force for unifying all crews working on the production. The
director is responsible for interpreting the . . .
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Service with a Smile; Ushers are the First Impression of the Production
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 18, 2005
The house manager is responsible for printing or ordering
tickets, selling tickets, organizing and staffing the box office,
accounting for the revenue, and organizing the ushers for each
performance. The following is a list of . . .
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"Let there be light. And there was and it was good."
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 18, 2005
The lighting designer, after
meeting with the director and set designer, is responsible for
compiling an equipment inventory, designing a light plot, and
hanging, focusing and circuiting the lighting design. The
lighting designer . . .
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Attention to Details Separates Mediocrity from Excellence
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 18, 2005
The props master is responsible for identifying locating,
building, buying, renting, caring for, and returning all set
furniture dressings, and props needed for a production. Props
include set furniture, set dressings, trim props, set . . .
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The Scenic Designer Creates the World of the Playwright
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 18, 2005
The set designer, after discussing the interpretation of the
play with the director, is responsible for designing a set for the
production. Designing a set includes preparing a series of
drawings and paintings which include all the . . .
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If I Had a Hammer, I'd Hammer in the Morning, I'd Hammer in the Evening...
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 18, 2005
The technical director is an assistant to the director and
supervises all technical aspects of the production including set
construction, set painting, lights and sound. The following is a
list of specific items which need to be done and a . . .
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Live Theatre is for Audiences, High School Theatre is Primarily for High School Students
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 17, 2005
The publicist is responsible for planning and executing a poster
and publicity campaign to promote the production. The
publicity agent is responsible for composing press releases and
sending it to local and city press and . . .
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Music is "the" Universal Language
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 17, 2005
The sound designer is responsible for identifying, locating, and
taping or producing live all the sounds needed in the production.
The sound designer is responsible for running the soundboard during
technical rehearsals and performances. . . .
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Years From Now Students Will Still Have the Show's Video/DVD as a Memory
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 18, 2005
The videographer is responsible for planning the
shots and taping the production. The videographer is
responsible for setting up a chart of closeups, pans, wide-shots to
be used during the taping of the production. The . . .
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We Do Judge Books by the Cover
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 16, 2005
The costume designer is responsible for identifying, building,
buying, renting, caring for, and returning all costumes and
accessories needed by the actors in the production. The following
is a list of specific items which need to be done . . .
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Years From Now Students Will Still Have the Show's Program
by Tom McLaughlin |
September 16, 2005
The program editor is responsible for preparing the hard copy of
the program which will be presented to the audience. The
following is a list of specific items which need to be done and a
time-frame for accomplishing your tasks.
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