August 2010
12 posts
Staples Players' blog has relocated! Click here! →
Wondering where to listen to CURTAINS music?
The Westport Library has the cast recording - you can check it out there
You can buy the CD or download the songs on Amazon here
Of course there is iTunes, etc… just whatever you do, try and be familiar with the music before auditioning! It always helps…
"CURTAINS" Synopsis
Hey Everyone -
Here is a synopsis of CURTAINS written by book-writer Rupert Holmes. Everyone auditioning for the show should be familiar with the plot!
Act I: It’s the brassy, bright and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of Robbin’ Hood!, “a new musical of the Old West”. The curtains rise on the show’s...
PLAYERS SCHEDULE FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2:30-4:00 PLAYERS GENERAL MEETING 4:00-5:30 FRESHMEN meet with officers and asst. directors to discuss auditions and Players. Officers can give demo of audition and then freshmen that want feedback can do their auditions.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 2 2:30-5:00 AUDITIONS FOR CURTAINS FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS (Those that are BUDDIES will have first audition slots)...
"CURTAINS" Character Role Descriptions
Hey Everyone!
Just posting some stuff that might be helpful for you to know about CURTAINS before school starts. Here is a list of character descriptions with their vocal ranges:
LIEUTENANT FRANK CIOFFI (40s): Local Boston detective who is also a musical theatre aficionado. Aside from being exceptionally good at his job, he has also aspired to be a musical theatre performer his entire life. He...
READY FOR SCHOOL TO START????
Yup, it’s happening pretty soon …. too soon…. BUT, one positive is that the start to school means the start to Players. Get excited!
Curtains is going to be so much fun - this tumblr is going to transition into one for Curtains, so be on the look out for more information and fun stuff about the show!
Enjoy your last days of summer!!
July 2010
14 posts
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LEARN YOUR LINES
Just a reminder :)
Happy 4th of July!
June 2010
31 posts
Some information about the setting of RENT
RENT is set in a part of New York City called the East Village. Making up the Easy Village is the neighborhood of Alphabet City, consisting of Avenues A,B, C and D which through the middle of the 1900’s established itself as a bohemian society that would influence culture throughout America.
St. Mark’s street, a street known for its bohemian shops, became the center of culture in the...
What is a Bohemian?
A person with artistic or literary interests who disregards conventional standards of behavior. Generally living in a colony with others of the same thought. Every era in history has had its bohemian counter culture. The word first crept into use during the latter part of the 19th Century as a description of artists, authors, painters and musicians who lived life on the fringes of society. Rather...
Speaking of "Angels in America"...
Casting has just been announced for this fall’s Off-Broadway production of it at the Signature Theatre… directed by none other than Michael Grief… who directed RENT (and NEXT TO NORMAL, for all you fans)…. connections, people….
Cast is Announced for Angels in America
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Published: June 22, 2010
The...
Link to the harmonies - learn them, people! →
Recommended viewing...
Hey Guys -
So, as we start rehearsals we’re realizing more and more how beneficial it will be for you guys to do some research about different issues from the show during this process. Thankfully, AIDS, heroin addiction, homelessness, etc are issues that most of you have not had to deal with. There are some great movies that deal with these issues and it would be great for you guys to do...
Rapp & Pascal Reunite
EXCLUSIVE: Pascal and Rapp Will Join Forces for a Town Hall Concert
By Andrew Gans 24 Jun 2010
Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in Rent. photo by Joan Marcus
Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal, who co-starred in the original Broadway and London productions of Rent as well as in the film version and the most recent touring version of that Jonathan Larson musical, will again join forces in 2011.
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Rehearsals start TOMORROW!
WOOO-HOOOO!
Remember to bring a pencil to make notes in your music!
So soon...
Just a few more days until the start of rehearsals…. woooooo! Get excited, people!
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