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Mr. Becker recommends the OSF summer program for Juniors!  Applications are due April 2.  Click here to apply

Every year at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, a select group of 65 students just completing their junior year in high school participate in two intensive weeks of activities designed to introduce them to the many aspects of professional theatre. These activities include forums, workshops, discussions and playgoing events taught by members of the OSF company, they also see nine plays. The 2012 Summer Seminar will be held July 30 – August 11. The fee of $1,975 includes tickets to the plays, all the other events and room and board at Southern Oregon University. Flexible tuition is available.

Students must be recommended by teachers and/or other adults, and must complete an application which requires thought and self‑examination. (The application deadline is April 2, 2012, all items must be postmarked by that date.)

We are seeking students of diverse backgrounds. We believe our programming can only be enriched by having a more diverse group of students participating.

-----You can also find further information on their website: http://www.osfashland.org/education/students.aspx-------

DU's Law School is hosting a large national trial competition and needs older high school volunteers to play witnesses.  They will be given a run down of their "character" and case information.  There will be a meeting immediately before the competition to run through their portion.  The competition takes place next Thursday and Friday (5-8 on Thursday, 12-3 and 5-8 on friday) and we were wondering if some of the theatre folk would like to participate.  Brian has his Master's in Theatre and he would certainly help guide them through and help them with their improv as they are asked questions on "the stand".

If interested please contact Chris Caplan at (917)748-2018

An award-winning film and TV production company is seeking a male actor age 10-14 to play the role of a 12-year-old boy in a short film.  Acting experience preferred but not necessary. Athletic, blonde hair, blue eyes, outgoing personality needed. Longer hair preferred.

Communication from parents/legal guardians/agents only by January 30th, 2012.
For additional information, contact:
StayingPowerMovie@hotmail.com
Include in subject line, “Audition.”

Thank you, Parker Smith, Production Assistant   StayingPowerMovie@hotmail.com

AUDITIONS FOR YOUNG ACTORS - 2012 SUMMER FESTIVAL

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival will hold auditions for young actors (8 - 17 years old) for roles in Richard III. General auditions will be held on February 2 & 3 (4:30pm - 6pm) with callbacks on February 4 (10am - 2pm) in Boulder, CO. Auditions will be held on the CU campus, exact location is still to be determined. To set up an appointment, please contact Greg Thorson at greg.csfcasting@gmail.com . Actors should prepare a memorized monologue from Shakespeare, either verse or prose, no longer than two minutes in length. Students in the Colorado Shakespeare Festival School of Theatre are STRONGLY encouraged to audition.

Roles to be filled:
Richard III (ALL ROLES ARE BEING DOUBLE-CAST)

Girl (Young Princess Elizabeth, 15 - 18 yr)
Girl (Margaret Plantagenet, 8 - 14 yr)
Boy (Dorset, 14 - 16 yr)
Boy (George Stanley, 12 - 14 yr)
Boy (Edward, Prince of Wales, 10 yr)
Boy (Richard, Duke of York, 8yr)

Amanda Giguere, PhD, Literary Manager/Education Associate
Colorado Shakespeare Festival      amanda.giguere@colorado.edu       (303) 492-1973      www.coloradoshakes.org


Kreate A Journey LLC. is putting on a musical flashmob downtown mostly for fun and for the community. It is a volunteer project and will involve singing and dancing, and some instruments may also be a part of the performance. They are looking for participants!!  If you think you would like to come and join in the fun, or if you have any other questions contact Angel at 720-273-0972 for more information!  We are rehearsing on Sunday nights in the Lowery area and are looking at performing on Feb 14th.  HERE IS THE LINK TO SIGN UP!!

JUDGE NEEDED for the following festival

Bringing Words to Life
Hackberry Hill Oral Interpretation Festival
Grades K-3 Performance
Wednesday, February 1st Grades 4-6 Performance
Thursday, February 2nd

Oral Interpretation Festival is a celebration of oration, promotes interest in literature, and builds self-esteem. Each participant will select and memorize a piece of literature, then perform the piece on stage for an audience. Participants may perform individually or in a group within their grade. Oral Interpretation performances are scheduled to be held in the school gym starting at 6:00 pm on February 1st and 2nd although the performances may be combined on the same evening, depending on the number of participants. There will be a dress rehearsal performance at school for the student body during the week of the evening performance. Precise dates and times of rehearsals/performances to be announced.

Literary Selections may include poetry, prose, speeches, monologues, excerpts from books or plays, and picture books adapted for oration. Participants must choose a piece that is appropriate to perform at school, does not require props, and is not longer than 3½ minutes. This is not a memorization contest; emphasis should be on the interpretation of the piece, not the length of the piece. Children are more motivated to memorize/perform a piece of their own choosing and of interest to them, rather than a piece picked for them by their parents. 

To participate in the Oral Interpretation Festival, email student’s name, grade, and teacher to ramjetwooten@aol.com with “Oral Interp” in the subject line. Interested students will receive an Oral Interpretation Contract which must be completed and returned to the school office by Friday, January 6, 2012. An Oral Interpretation Contract is required for each participant, even if the student is participating in a group. Participants must perform at both the dress rehearsal and evening competition, and dress in plain black or white on top/black on bottom. Props are not allowed and performances must not exceed 3½ minutes.

Judging Criteria: Performances will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Verbal Delivery - Speaks audibly, clearly and effectively. Adjusts rate, tone, projection, 
 inflection, volume, adds pauses to the performance. Fully memorized.
Non-verbal Delivery - Integrates effective gestures, posture, eye contact and
 movement to support the performance.
Content - Selection is appropriate, interesting and challenging. Length and vocabulary are ambitious & appropriate for orator’s grade level. Not longer than 3½ minutes.

Questions? Contact Shannon Burglin-Greivel at sburglin@mines.edu