tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15173455828664830822024-03-05T08:54:29.407-08:00Sharing the StageOmaha Community Playhouse Blog for Omaha/Council Bluffs Theatre EducatorsOCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-22022001897292744992010-02-16T10:22:00.002-08:002010-02-16T10:24:12.656-08:00OCPoints Weekend #2 - "Death of a Salesman"<p><span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>February 19th-21st</strong></span><br />High School drama students who attend Opening Weekend of this American classic for only $7 will get a point for their school's drama programs. Students should write their name and school on the back of their ticket stub, and leave it at the Box Office during intermission. After May 2nd, points will be added up and prizes will be awarded. Just to refresh your memory on the great prizes available...<br /><br /><strong>Prizes<br /></strong><em>*Grand Prize (must earn more than 20 points total to qualify)</em><br />-Complimentary COMPLETE SHOW props rental for one of your 2010-11 productions (includes any furniture or small/hand props in stock)<br />-Complimentary group workshop on topic of your choosing led by an OCP teaching artist<br /><br /><em>*Runner-up (must earn more than 10 points total to qualify)</em><br />-One complimentary prop piece rental for each production in your 2010-11 season<br /><br />As of today, only ONE school has earned a point! So, leading the field with one, is <strong>Skutt Catholic High School</strong>. Send those kids over here this weekend!</p>OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-1947947965558584752010-02-16T10:22:00.001-08:002010-02-16T10:22:46.264-08:00Group tickets for "Death of a Salesman"<strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">February 19th – March 21st<br /></span></strong>The Playhouse has several opportunities for discounted tickets to this production. Our Lucky 7 tickets allow students to attend a performance on opening weekend (February 19-21) for only $7 per student. Lucky 7 tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 553-0800. Students must show student ID at the Box Office window when picking up tickets. Group discounts are available for groups of 15 people or more throughout rest of the run. Groups will receive one complimentary ticket for every 20 tickets purchased. School groups will receive one complimentary adult ticket for every 10 student tickets purchased (excluding Lucky 7 Tickets.) Call Karli Newman at 553-4890 x147 to reserve your group.OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-79756401067712008492010-02-16T10:21:00.002-08:002010-02-16T10:22:17.070-08:00Educator’s Night - $15 for show and reception!<strong><span style="color:#ff9900;"><em>All Shook Up</em> – March 7th</span></strong><br />A special event scheduled around one of our 11 productions which will feature a pre-show reception and “meet and greet” with a member of the production team - JUST FOR TEACHERS! Receptions: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Performance: 6:30 pm. Advanced reservations are required by calling Karli Newman at 553-4890 x147.OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-64847354556802064922010-02-16T10:21:00.001-08:002010-02-16T10:21:48.050-08:00Student Representative Board sponsors Ice Cream Social for "All Shook Up"<span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>March 7th - $15 per student</strong></span><br />The inaugural social event of the 2009-10 Student Rep Board is not to be missed! Drama students from around the metro will have the opportunity to see the matinee production of <em>All Shook Up</em> and then attend an exclusive event just for them! Attendees will have a chance to meet cast members of the production, socialize with other drama students, take a backstage tour and sample "Soda Fountain Cuisine" at its finest. All this for only $15. Encourage students to make their reservations by calling Karli Newman at 553-4890 x 147 before seats are gone!OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-48188523176439796442010-02-16T10:19:00.000-08:002010-02-16T10:21:09.525-08:00Reminder - Theatre Career Expo next week<span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>Tuesday, February 23: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm<br /></strong></span><em>(Attend at anytime throughout the day, stay for however long you like!)</em><br />**Snow Date of February 25 (9 am – 4 pm)**<br /><br /><strong>Career Expo Schedule:<br /></strong>•Events available all day<br />•Venue tables open all day<br />•Tours of the Omaha Community Playhouse available throughout the day for your students<br /><br /><strong>Resume Critique Station:</strong><br />•Have your students bring their resumes<br />•Professionals will look them over and give them feedback.<br /><br /><strong>Workshops:</strong><br />•Physical Comedy- How does it work? How do you pull it off to make it believable and funny?<br />•Backstage Tricks- Ever wonder how things crash, boom and bang? Learn the tricks in this workshop.<br />•Costume Fun- Learn a few tricks to costuming a show. See a special costume project -you won’t believe your eyes!<br />•Commericals- How do you get into commercial work? How is it different than stage work? Learn how this world is so different, and yet the same in our industry.<br />•Moving Light Magic- Take a look at moving lights, programming boards and the gadgets that make our stages glow with beauty. (Brought to us special by TMS; Theatrical Media Services)<br /><br /><strong>Teacher tours of facility:<br /></strong>•Teachers have their own tour (separate from the students) of the Playhouse<br />•Learn more about this two way relationship between the Playhouse and your schoolOCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-68783175044937154092010-02-16T10:17:00.000-08:002010-02-16T10:24:43.809-08:00Win two free tickets to "All Shook Up"!<span style="color:#ffff66;"><span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>March 5th - 7th</strong></span><br /></span>A reward for all who have been reading their eNews! A gift certificate good for two free tickets to opening weekend of <em>All Shook Up</em> can be yours by sending me the code words "Jailhouse Rock" before February 26th. All who enter will be put into a drawing to be held on March 1st. The tickets for <em>Cheaper by the Dozen</em> went unclaimed, so click <a href="http://ocpadmin.waittdesigngroup.com/campaign/mwalters@omahaplayhouse.com">here</a> to send me the message today!OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-58315170119326878832010-01-11T08:25:00.000-08:002010-01-11T08:27:16.334-08:00Introducing OCPoints<span style="color:#ff9900;">See a show. Get a point. Get a prize.</span><br />High Schoolers who attend any of the five shows listed below on Opening Weekend for only $7 will get a point for their schools. Students will write their name and school on the back of their ticket stub, and leave it at the Box Office during intermission. After May 2nd, points will be added up and prizes will be awarded.<br /><br /><strong>Grand Prize (must earn more than 20 points total to qualify)</strong><br />-Complimentary COMPLETE SHOW props rental for one of your 2010-11 productions<br />(includes any furniture or small/hand props in stock)<br />-Complimentary group workshop on topic of your choosing led by an OCP teaching artist<br /><br /><strong>Runner-up (must earn more than 10 points total to qualify)<br /></strong>-One complimentary prop piece rental for each production in your 2010-11 season<br /><br />Posters outlining all of this information are in the mail and should be to you within the next couple days. Student Rep Board members will be sharing the information during your drama club/class mailings. Point total updates will be sent to teachers each month in the Sharing the Stage eNewsletter. <br /><br /><u>Lucky 7 weekends ($7 tickets)</u><br />Cheaper By the Dozen – January 22nd-24th<br />Death of a Salesman – February 19th-21st <br />All Shook Up – March 5th-7th<br />Mister Roberts – April 16th-18th<br />Awesome 80’s Prom – April 30th-May 2nd<br /><br />Call the Box Office at 553-0800 or visit the Box Office in person to purchase a Lucky 7 ticket. Students must show their school’s student identification when picking up the ticket at the Will Call window. Each student is limited to one ticket per production. Or, go in a group. Contact Karli Newman at 553-4890 ext. 147 to make your group reservation or for more information. Pre-payment for group reservation is required seven days in advance of your chosen night. Each student is limited to one ticket. <em>Bonus: Theatre educators who bring 10 or more students may receive their ticket at a reduced rate!</em>OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-70184530492543882972010-01-11T08:24:00.000-08:002010-01-11T08:27:46.019-08:00Winter Classes and Workshops begin this month<span style="color:#ff9900;">Six-week classes begin the week of January 25th, workshops January 18th</span><br />The Winter 2010 session offers a wide array of subjects for high school students.<br /><br /><u>Class/workshop topics include:</u><br />Speech Team Prep Workshops (1/18 only)<br />Slapstick Physical Comedy (1/23 only)<br />Stage Combat (begins 1/25)<br />Directing for the Stage (begins 1/25)<br />Improv (begins 1/26)<br />Demystifying Shakespeare (begins 1/27)<br />The Physical Actor (begins 1/27)<br />Stage Make-up: Fantasy (2/6 only)<br />Hip-Hop, Jazz and Tap classes<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.omahaplayhouse.com/classregistration.aspx"><span style="color:#ff9900;">here</span></a> to view the full class offering and to register online. Class brochures will be in your mailboxes early this week for advertising.OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-86639344867366424172010-01-11T08:22:00.002-08:002010-01-11T08:28:30.376-08:00Student Representive Board now active!<span style="color:#ff9900;">Do you have interested students? C0ntact Melanie Walters at 553-4890 ext. 131</span><br />The 2009-10 Student Representative Board held its inaugural meeting on November 23rd. This motivated and creative group of students have provided valuable feedback regarding the OCP and its relationship to high schools, helped coordinate upcoming collaborative events and programs, shared upcoming events in their own programs and have met with Playhouse staff members to learn more about their careers here at the Playhouse. Our December staff guest was Susie Collins, Associate Director for the Playhouse. January's guest is Tim Schmad, President of the Playhouse.<br /><br /><u>Student Representative Board 2009-10:</u><br />Connor Bates, Omaha Burke<br />Joey Castellanos, Omaha South<br />Angie Chuda, Omaha Burke<br />Colleen Kilcoyne, Omaha Central<br />Abby Legge, Westside<br />Emily Maynard, Westside<br />Allie O’Dell, Westside<br />Patrick Riley, Brownell-Talbot<br />Allison Simkins, Brownell-Talbot<br />Lily Steckman, Omaha North<br />Paul Shaw, Omaha Northwest (eMember)<br /><br />The Student Rep Board is always looking for new members to join the ranks. Our goal is to have representation from every drama program in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro, so send us your interested students!OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-44359321181163872422010-01-11T08:22:00.001-08:002010-01-11T08:22:55.604-08:00Educator’s Night - $15 for show and reception!<span style="color:#ff9900;"><em>Cheaper By the Dozen</em> – January 24th</span><br />A special event scheduled around one of our 11 productions which will feature a pre-show reception and “meet and greet” with a member of the production team - JUST FOR TEACHERS! Receptions: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Performance: 6:30 pm. Advanced reservations are required by calling Karli Newman at 553-4890 x147.OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-47629351780641018722010-01-11T08:21:00.000-08:002010-01-11T08:22:20.654-08:00Group tickets for "Death of a Salesman"<span style="color:#ff9900;">February 19th – March 21st</span><br />The Playhouse has several opportunities for discounted tickets to this production. Our Lucky 7 tickets allow students to attend a performance on opening weekend (February 19-21) for only $7 per student. Lucky 7 tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 553-0800. Students must show student ID at the Box Office window when picking up tickets. Group discounts are available for groups of 15 people or more throughout rest of the run. Groups will receive one complimentary ticket for every 20 tickets purchased. School groups will receive one complimentary adult ticket for every 10 student tickets purchased (excluding Lucky 7 Tickets.) Call Karli Newman at 553-4890 x147 to reserve your group.OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-13606973417678779842010-01-11T08:20:00.000-08:002010-01-11T08:21:24.840-08:00"Fiddler on the Roof" auditions<span style="color:#ff9900;">Audition Dates: February 13th at 1pm & February 14th at 7:00pm<br />Production Dates: May 28 – June 27, 2010<br />Rehearsals begin early April</span><br />Casting Needs:<br />All roles are open.<br />Approximately 20 men, ages 18 – 65+<br />Approximately 10 women, ages 16 – 60+<br />2 young girls (between 7 – 12 years old)<br />1 boy (between 9 – 12 years old)<br /><br />Director: Susan Baer Collins<br />Music Director: Jim Boggess<br />Choreographer: Kathy Wheeldon<br />Religious Advisor: Rabbi Jonathan Gross<br /><br />Please bring 16 – 32 bars of music to sing. A pianist will be provided. Initial auditions for this production will consist of participants presenting their musical selection and learning a brief movement routine.OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-3027214926988521372010-01-11T08:18:00.000-08:002010-01-11T08:20:06.407-08:00**Bonus for Sharing the Stage readers<span style="color:#ff9900;">Ticket giveaway for opening weekend of <em>Cheaper by the Dozen</em><br /></span>As a bonus to those of you who are reading the Sharing the Stage eNews, you are eligible to win a pair of tickets good for any opening weekend performance of <em>Cheaper By the Dozen</em>, January 22nd-24th. Simply respond to <a href="mailto:mwalters@omahaplayhouse.com"><span style="color:#ffff99;">mwalters@omahaplayhouse.com</span></a> with the codeword "Gilbreth" (for the Gilbreth family in the show) and you'll be entered in our drawing! Just a little way for me to see who's following us. Thank you for your support!OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-92104596419716894032009-10-13T12:59:00.001-07:002009-10-13T13:07:26.989-07:00Students in the Spotlight...October<div align="left">September and October brought quite a few high school students to the Playhouse for shows and classes/workshops. Here are just a <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivllEK2kKgIjNDRdLGdtijNpdaKWu5oz1soWRfYrFcLy-XAnmE10zVq4yt2haCFEtdL8BE-S2zusChBUP3dDsyMsmzginHKBDMiByk1OfiWNdGu_8-sYiUCV48Nyg0Fgcz8xS0jwP-WYk/s1600-h/DSC05543.JPG"></a>couple <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjry-HqGgboIo7-ugyrT9kAiwa8rJoLU4L1k6V_FRANn2hr0ISxFcIJ8i_noPhNYzj7szxfTXnyo5tTja3DXDOK7yyzGQS9zCkjmowEJZx_SQX4cUhXHBbaTUkXfIrFr15cuGEv09zsS6E/s1600-h/LC+kids.jpg"></a>of the groups we saw in the building! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392178330170750546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 236px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16eQiz1PBI86WNips3RJfaDRFmjN4S8-wOjLPobAdFugkXxpad3vJ9MLrhMwcRlOBN_Qiv8O8deHNPKfUsChyCp74f29oZliaEDZLM0QPk1Q0rZ6871UTrNDsL1YlHuDHWA42xg3s2zc/s320/DSC05543.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Ralston students visit <em>Joseph</em> on September 26th</span></p><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392177970970156786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 168px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlLHuiiyUBLwtm5TSQPGRi0g-FjEQNcdpCaWTd9hixp4lzD9_dLJ7MUjc70NK52xXpY7bdlY_5Cm6gLXBkp9zicb-jNnv4LHV1G3jFjHtnizYGLa9Xf6STuuPv5urNEZiFvaz00Pwgjo/s200/LC+kids.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Lewis Central students attend Stage Combat workshop on September 19th</span> </p>OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-69702288538151328752009-10-13T12:58:00.000-07:002009-10-13T13:13:05.653-07:00"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" extended for three more shows!Don't miss your opportunity to see this outstanding production before it closes on November 1st. Click <a href="http://www.omahaplayhouse.com/tickets.aspx"><span style="color:#ff9900;">here</span></a> for more information regarding tickets. Don't forget! Twilight tickets are available after 12:00 pm on the day of any show. That makes student tickets $12 and adults $19!OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-5909629233928920912009-10-13T12:57:00.000-07:002009-10-13T12:58:37.829-07:00Stage Make-up Workshop: Halloween SVU<span style="color:#ff9900;">October 27th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">Cost - $30</span><br />Gashes, bruises, and other ghoulish make-up effects just in time for Halloween! This hands-on workshop is a must for the stage actor or budding make-up artist. Click <a href="http://www.omahaplayhouse.com/classregistration.aspx"><span style="color:#ffff66;">here</span></a> to register or for more information. <em>*Additional $20 if student does not already own basic Ben Nye make-up kit.</em>OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-55565581633568095332009-10-13T12:54:00.000-07:002009-10-13T12:57:20.314-07:00Youth Workshops with Disney Channel Star, Craig Anton<span style="color:#ff9900;">October 27th, 6:00-8:00 pm and October 28th, 6:00-7:30 pm</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">Q&A with Craig, October 28th, 7:30-9:00 pm (open to the public)<br />Cost per student - $75</span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span>Students ages 12-16 can attend our two-day workshop series with Omaha native and Hollywood actor, Craig Anton. Craig can be seen as the father on the hit Disney show, "Phil of the Future." Join Craig as he takes students through acting workshops helpful for those wishing to learn more about the film and television medium. Follow up the workshop with a Q&A with Craig as he shares how got into the Hollywood acting scene. Contact Melanie at 553-4890 ext. 131 for more information. <em>Limited number of scholarship openings available.</em>OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-5606843790702292612009-10-13T12:50:00.000-07:002009-10-13T12:54:20.652-07:00$7 student tickets for "Almost, Maine" - October 23rd - 25thAll High School and Full-time College Students can attend opening weekend of <em>Almost, Maine</em> for only $7! A great, inexpensive theatre outing for your ITS Troupes or Drama Clubs. Contact Karli Newman at 553-4890 ext. 147 to make your group reservation or for more information. Pre-payment for group reservation is required seven days in advance of your chosen night. Each student is limited to one ticket. <em>Bonus: Theatre educators who bring 10 or more students may receive their ticket at a reduced rate!</em><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><em>Almost, Maine</em> Synopsis:<br /></span><em>Almost, Maine</em> is a collection of nine playlets. Whimsical tales of unlikely lovers. Set in Northern Maine and crammed with quirky characters, this midwinter nights dream is sprinkled with a flurry of bittersweet magic realism. Warm, charming and endearing.OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-51219955807421321592009-08-24T13:23:00.000-07:002009-08-24T13:27:29.124-07:00Student Representative Board Applications due September 25thIn order to accomodate the schools already out of session earlier this summer, the deadline for those students wishing to apply for our newly formed "Student Representative Board" has been pushed back to September 25th.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>The mission of this board is to:</strong><br /></span>· Network with other drama students regarding upcoming events, productions and other noteworthy items within their own drama programs.<br />· Share opportunities for education, volunteering and performing at the Playhouse with their own drama programs.<br />· Introduce a younger audience to the Playhouse through cultivation events.<br />· Learn about the artistic vision and general operation of the largest community theatre in the nation.<br /><br />Our goal is to have two representatives from each drama program within the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro -- that's over 30 programs!<br /><br />If you or your students haven't received information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Melanie Walters at <a href="mailto:mwalters@omahaplayhouse.com">mwalters@omahaplayhouse.com</a>OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-73698710387460370572009-08-21T14:21:00.000-07:002009-08-21T14:23:44.344-07:00Educator's Night at the Playhouse for Joseph<span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Sunday, September 27th, 5:30 pm - Show and Party only $15!</strong><br /></span>Join other educators and support staff at the Playhouse for an evening of fun and theatre. Attend a pre-show cocktail/appetizer reception and “meet and greet” with a member of the production team - all for only $15! Receptions: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Performance: 6:30 pm. Advanced reservations are required by calling <a href="mailto:knewman@omahaplayhouse.com"><span style="color:#ffff66;">Karli </span><span style="color:#ffff66;">Newman</span></a> at 553-4890 x147.<br /><br /><strong>Other Educator's Nights for 2009-10:<br /></strong><em>Cheaper By the Dozen</em> - January 24, 2010<br /><em>All Shook Up</em> - March 7, 2010<br /><em>Mister Roberts</em> - April 18, 2010<br /><em>Fiddler on the Roof</em> - May 30, 2009OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-54870543097472500282009-08-21T14:19:00.000-07:002009-08-21T14:21:04.009-07:00Discount on OCP Season Tickets for Theatre EducatorsDid you know you can purchase a “Star Card” (10 productions – regularly $185) for the student rate of only $120? At $12 per show, it’s a steal. If you bought a single ticket to each show, it would cost $38 per show! Contact <a href="mailto:lpoole@omahaplayhouse.com"><span style="color:#ffff66;">Lanelle Poole</span></a>, Box Office Manager, at 553-0800 for more information.OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-51152066902384535422009-08-21T14:16:00.002-07:002009-08-21T14:24:15.090-07:00Fall 2009 Classes and Workshops Open for Registration<span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Classes and Workshops begin September 19th</strong></span><br /><br /><strong>Fall Workshops and Classes for Ages 14 and up:<br /></strong>* Acting I, II and III<br />* Acting for Film and TV<br />* Advanced Tap<br />* Audition Techniques<br />* Beginning Ballet, Jazz, and Tap<br />* Dialects and Character Voices<br />* Improvisation<br />* Intermediate Jazz and Tap<br />* Musical Theatre/Lyrical Jazz Dance Workshop<br />* Rhythm Tap<br />* Slapstick Comedy: The Basics<br />* Stage Combat (ages 12 - 18)<br />* Stage Make-up 101: Halloween SVU<br />* Voiceover for Radio & TV<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.omahaplayhouse.com/classregistration.aspx"><span style="color:#ffff66;">http://www.omahaplayhouse.com/classregistration.aspx</span></a> for more information!OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-33645346313978698192009-08-21T14:16:00.001-07:002009-08-21T14:24:30.380-07:00$7 Opening Weekend tickets for Joseph<span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>September 25th - September 27th</strong></span><br />High School and Full-time College Students can attend opening weekend of <em>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat</em> for only $7! A great, inexpensive theatre outing for your ITS Troupes or Drama Clubs. Contact <a href="mailto:knewman@omahaplayhouse.com"><span style="color:#ffff66;">Karli Newman</span></a> at 553-4890 ext. 147 to make your group reservation or for more information. Pre-payment for group reservation is required seven days in advance of your chosen night. Each student is limited to one ticket. <em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Bonus: Theatre educators who bring 10 or more students may receive their ticket at a reduced rate! </span></em>OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-61455438479117692622009-08-20T14:47:00.000-07:002009-08-20T14:50:31.304-07:00OCP Teaching Artists Available for WorkshopsLooking to bring in guest artists for specific areas of interest? Below is a listing of our outstanding artist pool and their disciplines/focuses. From one hour to one production, these artists would be thrilled to work with you and your students. <em>Rates vary from instructor to instructor. Contact the Education Office for more information.<br /></em><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Sarah Carlson-Brown</span></em> - Acting Coach/Directing/Focused in Shakespeare's text, Movement-based work, and Vocal Training<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Vincent Carlson-Brown</span></em> - Acting Coach/Director/Fight ChoreographySpecialty in Shakespeare's text, Physical Comedy, Stage Combat (hand-to-hand, tumbling, broadsword/shield, rapier/dagger)<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Michelle Gates</span></em> - Dance/Choreography, Acting, Musical Theater, and Directing<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">John Lee</span></em> - Voiceover (commercial, narration and animation) and General Acting (emphasis on voice)<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Roxanne Nielsen</span></em> - Dance Instructor/choreographer<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Lynda Overman</span></em> - Characterization, Actors' "acting" muscles (focus, memorization, body prep to perform, developing a character), Monologue Work, Story Developement<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Rita Paskowitz</span></em> - Storytelling Residencies (bringing stories to life, making a story your own, storysharing, taking the "myth-tery" out of mythology, Hate/Humanity and the Holocaust), Acting, Directing, Improvisation, Storytelling Performances<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Trish Place</span></em> - Puppetry (construction and performance), Theatrical Scenic Painting<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Fran Sillau</span></em> - Theater work with young people with physical and developmental disabilities, Theater workshops for educators, Acting, Improvisation, Creative Drama<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Ashley Spessard</span></em> - Beginning and Intermediate Acting, Improvisation, Scene Study and Movement<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Suzanne Withem</span></em> - Shakespeare, Multi-cultural Fairy Tales, Directing, Stage Management, Exploring History through Drama, Dr. SeussOCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1517345582866483082.post-41381291262926408772009-05-07T09:03:00.001-07:002009-05-07T09:07:55.149-07:00Twelve Angry Men Set Looking for a Good Home<p align="left"> </p><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333113610634332418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 228px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuzXCqfG33soLopDwmTjjR1LTPiRa7B3ZhJk2Es0YDs_eEZ_aVwzs0jN9isLcUAz-vu2YhM6VKifY9eUkVORTZwiC4z7Ln9gOO3hAZX000ZUhufYH5V6RVW1kiX4GP20fa6cK55RiWaM/s320/12+Angry+Men+013.jpg" border="0" /></p><div><br />The stunning set shown above came from the combined efforts of the scene shop, prop master and the delightfully creative vision of set designer Sara Houston and lighting designer Darrin Golden. Sara Houston, a grad of Webster Conservatory in St. Louis, Mo., is a former TTAP apprentice from the Playhouse who admits: “I grew up here”. We are certainly glad she did, and we can see her design credentials are outstanding.<br /><br />One of the longest conference tables anyone has seen it appears to be about 20’ long, and based on an old conference or library table model found in many public buildings, years ago. Chairs were borrowed from a local restaurant, and fixtures on the wall and ceiling from the prop shop at the Playhouse. The set is massive for the Howard Drew theatre, spanning up past the gallery opening, and covered with wall texture for the interior and faux marble for the exterior of the building. One of the interesting tricks to the trade is the rain that takes place beyond the two windows pictured above. Many theatres might have settled for something less than a real rain effect, as it can be a horrid mess, if not done right.<br /><br />The iconic show is a classic in every way, with the aura of OCP alumnus Henry Fonda who played the lead role in the film, and on the Broadway stage; now an all star cast from Omaha, with brilliant director Susan Clement-Toberer at the helm. Reputedly there were 80 some actors who read for auditions and as Doug Blackburn (adjunct professor of theater at Metro College and cast member) stated: “These actors have their chops”!<br /><br />So where does this massive table and set go after the show closes? Undoubtedly the props go into storage, and unless there is something special about the set and the shop has time to salvage, it will be donated to a local school or disposed of after June 2nd.<br /><br />If you are interested in the set, please call <a href="mailto:sbross@omahaplayhouse.com">Steve Bross</a>, Apprenticeship Director, at 553-4890 ext. 144 and express your need! Please have information as to how you plan to haul your set away: you will need a flatbed truck to get these set pieces away from here, and in many cases your district’s maintenance shop can help you out. The tallest portion of the set is 18 feet, so plan accordingly. You have to coordinate within a narrow window of time to get the set, as someone may beat you to the punch and it can only stay around here for a short time before it is dismantled and disposed of. Note that first come and first served is the name of the game with sets, so call soon!</div>OCP Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125343889536275242noreply@blogger.com0