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Fine Arts: Drama

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Working Calendar

by Tom McLaughlin | March 3, 2009

Production calendars will be completed on Friday, March 6 and emailed to team members this weekend. Hard copies will be available at our ALL CALL next week on Tuesday, March 10. Wednesday, March 4--> Rehearsal for ensemble members . . . read more

LCHS Drama Production Contract: Rules & Regulations

"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. . . . read more

LCHS Drama Code of Ethics

"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.  . . . read more

STAGE MANAGER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

The Stage Manager Runs the Show

by Tom McLaughlin | September 16, 2005

The Stage Manager's main goal, along with directing, is to supervise the entire production, on and off stage(back stage).  The stage manager has the most important job in the production.  The stage manager is responsible for . . . read more

MAKEUP DESIGNER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

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 . . . read more

DIRECTOR: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

"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 . . . read more

HOUSE MANAGER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

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 . . . read more

LIGHTING DESIGNER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

"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 . . . read more

PROPERTY MASTER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

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 . . . read more

SCENIC DESIGNER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

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 . . . read more

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

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 . . . read more

PUBLICIST: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

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 . . . read more

SOUND DESIGNER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

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. . . . read more

VIDEOGRAPHER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

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 . . . read more

COSTUME COORDINATOR: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

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 . . . read more

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

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. . . . read more

MARAT/SADE--Disturbing, Frightening, Political Thriller Chosen to Open 2008-2009 Season

142 Students Attend General Meetings, 106 Students Successfully Complete Application Process for Unique Production

by Tom McLaughlin | September 14, 2008

MARAT/SADE CASTING The school website has been encountering some technical difficulties.  Should you show up here on Sunday, September 14, 2008 and not see the cast list posted, you should look at Lewis Central ITS . . . read more

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