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WELCOME TO THE CALLBOARD! The Callboard is an informational resource for students, faculty, alumni and friends of the Theatre Program at Lehman College - CUNY. The Theatre Program is a component of the Department of Journalism, Communication and Theatre (JCT). Send us information about upcoming JCT and Theatre events, rehearsal schedules for Theatre Program productions, news about alumni, things you want your students to know, things you want your colleagues to know, or things you want the community to know and we'll get the word out for you! Submit information to call.board@lehman.cuny.edu |
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SUMMERWORX
SUMMERWORX kicks off with the always popular Bronx Independent Film Festival, a coproduction with the Bronx Stage and Film Company.Now in its sixth year, The Bronx Independent Film Festival features new short and feature length films from around the world and offers something for everyone. Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th at 8PM in the Lovinger Theatre. All tickets are $5 SUMMERWORX
A month of Theatre and Dance celebrating Lehman student Directors, Choreographers, Actors, Dancers and Playwrights. LIFE IS A DREAM by Pedro Calderón de la Barca Directed by Felix Otero Calderón’s masterpiece musing on honor, power and the human psyche. An incredibly powerful and thought provoking play not to be missed by theatre fans. Featuring Natalia Rodriguez THURSDAY JULY 17TH, FRIDAY JULY 18TH, SATURDAY JULY 19TH AND SUNDAY JULY 20TH HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE by Paula Vogel In this Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Paula Vogel takes us on a journey down the bumpy roads of rural Maryland to deliver a story of survival and forgiveness. In a series of flashbacks and flash-forwards, How I Learned to Drive chronicles the troublingrelationship between a young girl and her uncle. Described by The New York Times as “a lovely, harrowing guide to the crippling persistence of one woman's memories,” this play is recommended for mature audiences. Featuring John Redmond Lizette Rodriguez Jonathan Rivera Kassandra Perkins Danielle Stephens
WEDNESDAY JULY 16TH, THURSDAY JULY 17TH, FRIDAY JULY 18TH SATURDAY JULY 19TH, SUNDAY JULY 20TH WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY PERFORMANCES ARE AT 8PM SUNDAY PERFORMANCES ARE AT 3PM
WAITING FOR GODOT by Samuel Beckett Directed by Ahmed Attia Two tramps meet by the roadside, and endlessly wait for someone--or something--named Godot. Samuel Beckett's most popular work masterfully examines the tedium and absurdity of human existence. Featuring Sam Rivera Eddie Torres David Wetter Danny Mejia Anitha Koshy WEDNESDAY JULY 23RD, THURSDAY JULY 24TH, FRIDAY JULY 25TH SATURDAY JULY 26TH, SUNDAY JULY 27TH, THURSDAY JULY 31ST, SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND, SUNDAY AUGUST 3RD.
RED LIGHT A World Premiere The Kat's Skin cathouse is involved with the murder of politician John Cain Kincaid. A Nevada police ooficer goes undercover as a Kat's Skin "employee" to seek out Kincaid's killer. That night, the overzealous local police department raids the cathouse and throws the girls in jail, opening a pandora's box of secrets, jealousy and recriminations. Featuring FRIDAY JULY 25TH, SATURDAY JULY 26TH, SUNDAY JULY 27TH WEDNESDAY JULY 30TH, THURSDAY JULY 31ST, SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND AND TWO PERFORMANCES ON SUNDAY AUGUST 3RD @ 3PM AND 8PM SUNDAY MATINEE PERFORMANCES ARE AT 3PM THE STUDIO THEATRE AT LEHMAN COLLEGE
THE PLAYPEN Thursday August 7th at 8PM - Aboriri by Michael Martinez
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AUDITION WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOME NEW VOICES TO SING WITH US BE A PART OF A GREAT EVENT AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE THIS WEDNESDAY JULY 2ND FROM 4-6PM CALL FELIX AT 718.960.7819 OR CLICK HERE TO EMAIL HIM FOR DETAILS SUMMERWORX
a weekend of fun, games, magic, theatre for kids, ....because kids rule!
friday august 8th: theatre day!
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Lehman SummerWorx presents Awesome: The Live Action Magical Experience. The Bronx's first ongoing magic show takes a look at popular culture through the eyes of two young magicians, Eddie Torres and Mike Patrick. A combination of magic show, sketch comedy and live theatre, Awesome will pay tribute to the popular mediums that have helped to shape and entertain budding young minds, such as video games, comic books, horror films, cartoons, television commercials and much more. This Summer, join Eddie and Mike as they attempt to answer some of the most important questions plaguing man today. What makes people go coo coo for Cocoa Puffs? Why do mushrooms make Mario grow? And why is Wolverine the best at what he does? Find out at Awesome: The Live Magical Experience, premiering Saturday, August 9th at 8pm in the Studio Theatre. |
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| Manhattan Repertory Theatre in association with Angel Dillemuth and Lehman Stages presents: Pieces directed by Bridget Leak featuring Jorge Alvarez, Treasure Davidson, and Henry Ovalles Better Than Nothing directed by Jamie Sellers Manhattan Repertory Theatre 303 west 42nd street (corner of 8th Ave.) Third Floor Wednesday July 16 @ 7pm Thursday July 17 @ 7pm Friday July 18 @ 7pm General Admission $20 For tickets: (646) 329-6588 Please Reserve your seat, you don't want to miss this. For more info log on to www.manhattanrep.com Feel free to join my friends list on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=81702000 myspace at http://www.myspace.com/angeldillemuth |
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| Dance Courses Fall 2008 For more information contact Amy Larimer at 718 960 8016 DNC (THE) 220 Movement for Actors and Dancers (3) Movement for Actors and Dancers is a fun course which uses games, improvisation and observation to help students understand their own bodies and develop the physical traits necessary to be confident, easy, versatile and expressive on the stage. The class will draw on different methods including, yoga, modern dance, Alexander technique, Michael Chekov technique and Anne Bogart’s Viewpoints.
Intermediate Modern Dance is a modern dance class designed to teach students the fundamentals of modern dance technique. Each class will begin with a warm up designed to introduce concepts of alignment as well as prepare the body to move safely and expressively. The second part of class will consist of phrase work and movement across the floor.
Dance Perspectives is an overview of dance throughout history. The class combines lecture, video, live performance and student participation to help bring different dance figures and styles to life. This class is required for the dance major and minor. DNC 351 Professional Repertory Workshop in Contemporary Dance Form (2) |
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| What Makes Good Theatre? Over two thousand years ago, Greek philosopher Aristotle came up with ironclad rules for what makes good theatre... ...and artists have been breaking them ever since! • In England, Edward Gordon Craig got rid of actors • In Italy, Filippo Marinetti staged 2-minute plays • In France, Antonin Artaud assaulted the audience What will you do? Questions? Email claudia.case@lehman.cuny.edu, call 718-960-8244 |
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Classes with Distinguished Lecturer, Marilyn Sokol. Play Analysis THE 311 - instructor, Marilyn Sokol 3 credits, 3 hours Section 01
This course will be devoted to the study of play structure, breaking down the elements as they apply to actors, writers, and directors. Assignments will consist of papers and in-class presentations of explored dramatic material. The goal is to create a more independent artist – one who realizes his/her function in the process of creating the dramatic piece. Advanced Acting THE 435 – instructor, Marilyn Sokol 3 credits, 4 hours Section 01 code 1455 T,TH 2:00 – 3:40 PM This course will consist of the study of (1) either 2 plays, and/or (2) a series of monologues and scenes, implementing a group of acting techniques (Meisner, the Method, Uta Hagen, experimental exercises., etc., designed to free the actors). The course will cover the practice of these techniques, the exploration of the dramatic material, and the rehearsal and performance of that material. Papers will also be assigned. |
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WE KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. IT WASN'T AS COOL AS THIS. The College Now Summer Arts Academy is seeking two students to assist Professor Jennifer Tempesta with this summer's theatre production. Candidates would be assisting during Summer Session II (July 7-August 7th). Pay is $10 per hour. This is a great summer gig. Email us here if you're interested. |
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LEHMAN STAGES IS SEEKING USHERS Lehman Stages is seeking ushers for the Lovinger and Studio Theatres. No experience necessary. Will train. Candidates must be comfortable working with the public and work well under pressure. Flexible hours and good pay. Contact Henry Ovalles at henry.ovalles01@lehman.cuny.edu |
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CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT LEHMAN STAGES ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS |
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Many of these companies offer internships for college credit. Stop by the JCT office in Carman 259 for information and assistance with the required paperwork. You can't receive credit unless you register. NEW YORK STATE THEATER INSTITUTE THE EUGENE O'NEILL THEATER CENTER More to come! |
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Lehman Stages, the professional rehearsal and performance facility at Lehman College is seeking candidates for crew positions. Experienced preferred but not necessary. GOOD ATTITUDE AND STRONG WORK ETHIC A MUST. Flexible schedule and good pay. Reply to: Dante Albertie Director LEHMAN STAGES at info@lehmanstages.org |
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GET CASTING NOTICES! Click here to sign up for free casting notices from Breakdown Services. |
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IMPORTANT LINKS (CHECK THEM OUT!) THE DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM, COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE THE DIVISION OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES @ LEHMAN COLLEGE USITT.ORG (technical internships available) THE SUMMER PLAY FESTIVAL (SPF) THE BRONX STAGE AND FILM COMPANY LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS STAGE SPECS .COM (JOB OPPORTUNITIES)
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