Saturday, May 4, 2013

Closing Much Ado/Opening One Act Festival AND..... Summer! :)

Well Hello!!!
So.................. Much Ado About Nothing is over, but now, THE 322 ONE ACT FESTIVAL IS STARTING! we opened the show yesterday and had A FULL HOUSE! it was incredible!

If you missed the show yesterday, you can come today at 3 or tonight at 730! It is in the Fine Arts Center in J Studio in the theatre Department (if you've seen Metamorphoses, Company, or No Exit this year, it is the same theatre!)

Congratulations to all 7 directors (and three playwrights!) and to all of the wonderful actors, designers, crew, management and thanks to the audience! I cannot think of a better way to close this school year!

I cant believe I am about to be a senior! The past three years just FLEW right by. I cannot express in words the wonderful experiences I have had here. In just this year alone I have been concessions manager, have been cast as Amy in Company, and Inez in No Exit, received an ACTF nomination, have written and directed my own play, AND my own music video, as well as ASMing for the first time! Not to mention that I was able to Hair/Wig/Makeup design TWO shows! I also was able to stand as the department's Vice President and Office Assistant. I cannot thank URI theatre enough for these wonderful opportunities! But enough about me!! COME SEE THE STUDENT DIRECTED ONE ACT FESTIVAL!

Have a great summer everybody! Enjoy the sun and the beach! And spend time with your friends and family! See you next year! (though I will probably post over the summer!!!)

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Welcome Day!!!

Hey everyone!
Well today me and Mr. Ben Hill dressed in our finest attire (aka beautiful costumes courtesy of URI Theatre Costume Shop!!) and stood in the Ryan Center to talk to potential incoming freshman! We met some awesome theatre kids! If any of you came to URI today, you probably met me! I was the girl in the bright pink period style dress at the Fine Arts Center booth!

So what is going on at URI you ask?
SO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS!!!!! First: Much Ado About Nothing opens in two weeks, so if any of you will be in the area, you should definitely check it out! Second: The student directed "322's" are in progress! There are seven one act shows going up May 3rd and 4th such as "Sure Thing" to be directed by Julia Bartoletti, "Watermelon Boats" directed by Mia Rocchio, "Titles" an original work written by Rico Lanni directed by Gianna Soprano, a shortened version of "Thread Men" directed by Ben Hill, "Portrait" an original piece I will be directing, "Neon" an original piece directed by Olivia Khoshatefeh and "Words, Words Words" directed by Marc Tiberiis.

This week also marked the beginning of Juries (a day in class where acting students present their monologues to the head of the Acting track, as well as to the rest of their classmates!) Yesterday, the seniors and juniors presented their juries, and next week the Sophomores will, then the week after that, the freshman will present!

Classes are in full swing! I know for me, I am getting ready for finals, and memorizing my final scenes for my acting finals/musical final, finishing up final projects, getting organized and trying to stay focus even though the idea that summer will happen so SOON! As well as getting all my ducks in order for next year when I will be..... A SENIOR! I cannot believe where all of the time has gone! It seems like only yesterday that I was freshman here! But there is plenty of time for me to reflect about the time that has past here at URI, now I should be telling you guys about this summer!

Me, Benjamin Hill, and Marc Tiberiis will all be in the play "This Is Our Youth" with Kira Hawkridge at the Beacon Charter School through OutLoud productions! So if you are around at the end of June, you should definitely try to check it out!

So! Things to check out! Welcome Day! (Another one will take place Saturday, April 20th if any of you are free and want to come check it out!) Much Ado About Nothing, to take place in our Robert E. Will Theatre, The Student Directed 322 Productions which will take place in J Studio!

Come check out URI Theatre guys!

Until next time! :)