Today marks the first rehearsal of Directorfest.
I am the co-production manager with the wonderful Peggy Samuels.
I'm not going to talk much about it because, well, there isn't much to tell. It is two weeks of crazy that takes up my entire being.
Lucky for me we have four wonderful directors and I have an amazing intern.
I think of it as a test of organization and sanity. Also, sitting in the theatre gives me extra time to prep for Bovary.
Alright, that was it. DIRECORFEST here we go.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Thanksgiving "Vacation"
The four days off for Thanksgiving are a mini countdown of stress for me.
I know that tomorrow begins DIRECTORFEST at Drama League and marks the fact that I have 3 weeks to put together MADAME BOVARY.
Awesome.
I know that tomorrow begins DIRECTORFEST at Drama League and marks the fact that I have 3 weeks to put together MADAME BOVARY.
Awesome.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ave of the America-CAST
I am thrilled to announce the cast of Ave of the Americas by Martin Blank.
Laura Yost: Katie
Timothy J. Cox: Jay Green
Chris Davis: Phil
Virginia Bartholomew: Woman
Leo Goodman: Man
We start rehearsals on January 4th.
I am also directing for Adaptations Workshop with The Directors Company in January. It's a very excited new play exploring the ladies of Grimms Fairy Tales by Linda Manning.
Laura Yost: Katie
Timothy J. Cox: Jay Green
Chris Davis: Phil
Virginia Bartholomew: Woman
Leo Goodman: Man
We start rehearsals on January 4th.
I am also directing for Adaptations Workshop with The Directors Company in January. It's a very excited new play exploring the ladies of Grimms Fairy Tales by Linda Manning.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Ave of the Americas and Directors Company
Check out the Ave of the Americas logo!
Cast to be announced this week.
In other news; The Directors Company has changed their format for the Adaptations Workshop. Now they only take two projects a session. For the upcoming session Nagle Jackson invited me to direct the second piece. I am thrilled to be joining the team. It will be a joy to work on another project with The Directors Company.
Director/Dramatists Exchange
Today I am being represented as one of 20 directors in the Director/Dramatist exchange in Chicago.
The event is being held tonight at The Goodman Theatre.
Since I could not make it out, my information has been passed along to all of the attendees and the master of ceremonies will give my introduction.
I have been looking for more regional work, hopefully this will spark some new collaborations in Chicago.
Thank you to Elizabeth for allowing me to be absentee.
The event is being held tonight at The Goodman Theatre.
Since I could not make it out, my information has been passed along to all of the attendees and the master of ceremonies will give my introduction.
I have been looking for more regional work, hopefully this will spark some new collaborations in Chicago.
Thank you to Elizabeth for allowing me to be absentee.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Ave of Americas
Avenue of the Americas auditions are today with callbacks tomorrow.
We have a full schedule of about 100 actors coming in for the roles.
I only called in one actor, Timothy Cox, whom I've worked with on several occasions.
We are casting this weekend to have the rehearsal schedule in place before Thanksgiving.
I am looking forward to seeing Martin Blank, the playwright, and our two amazing producers, Phil Newsome and Kristin Cantwell.
We have a full schedule of about 100 actors coming in for the roles.
I only called in one actor, Timothy Cox, whom I've worked with on several occasions.
We are casting this weekend to have the rehearsal schedule in place before Thanksgiving.
I am looking forward to seeing Martin Blank, the playwright, and our two amazing producers, Phil Newsome and Kristin Cantwell.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Theatre this week
Theatre I have seen/are seeing this week:
Tuesday-Long Story Short, Colin Quinn's One Man Show
Thursday-Elf
Friday-Double Pinter bill with Atlantic at Classic Stage
Long Story Short was fun, my biggest problem was that it is not a Broadway Show, it's a comedy routine. That being said it was an enjoyable night out with my best friend Anna.
I cannot wait to see Elf. Christmas is my all time favorite holiday. I will be taking off my judgement hat and enjoying the spectacle.
Tuesday-Long Story Short, Colin Quinn's One Man Show
Thursday-Elf
Friday-Double Pinter bill with Atlantic at Classic Stage
Long Story Short was fun, my biggest problem was that it is not a Broadway Show, it's a comedy routine. That being said it was an enjoyable night out with my best friend Anna.
I cannot wait to see Elf. Christmas is my all time favorite holiday. I will be taking off my judgement hat and enjoying the spectacle.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Stagedoor Manor 2011
I got my invite on Monday to return next summer to Stagedoor Manor!
I really enjoyed my time there last summer and am looking forward to going back.
I really enjoyed my time there last summer and am looking forward to going back.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Ave of the Americas-Auditions!
Auditions for Ave of the Americas are fast approaching!
Are you interested? Below is the breakdown, submit to the information below.
Spots are filling up fast so please mention my name when you submit.
Thanks!
Avenue of the Americas
By Martin Blank
Director: Katherine Carter
Synopsis: A woman escapes a mental institution to write television advertisements that become dangerously successful.
Seeking Non-Union Actors for the following roles:
Katie: a woman in her 30s, she writes advertisements, smart, clever. Actor must have comedic timing and the ability to look beyond the text. Experience in heighten language a plus.
Jay: a man in his 40s, owner of Jay Greens PR agency, classic American business tycoon, an ex-Marine with a drinking problem.
Phil: a man in his 40s, wealthy playboy, CEO of steel company, he falls head over heels for Katie. The new romantic lead.
The Man: plays multiple characters. Actor should have a range of characters to choose from, improvisation skills are a plus.
The Woman: plays multiple characters. Actor should have a range of characters to choose from, improvisation skills are a plus.
Rehearsals start January 3. Bring any conflicts!
6 performances at The Tank on:
Friday 1/21 @ 7:30pm
Saturday 1/22 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday 1/26 @ 7:30pm
Sunday 1/30 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday 2/2 @ 7:30pm
Sunday 2/6 @ 7:30pm
*Small stipend will be given to all actors*
Auditions: Saturday 11/20 from 10-4 by appointment only! Please email avenueauditions@gmail.com with your headshot and resume to schedule an audition. Write the name of the character you’re submitting for in the subject of your email. Auditions will be a 1 minute contemporary comedic monologue.
Callbacks will be held on Sunday 11/21 from 12-3.
Are you interested? Below is the breakdown, submit to the information below.
Spots are filling up fast so please mention my name when you submit.
Thanks!
Avenue of the Americas
By Martin Blank
Director: Katherine Carter
Synopsis: A woman escapes a mental institution to write television advertisements that become dangerously successful.
Seeking Non-Union Actors for the following roles:
Katie: a woman in her 30s, she writes advertisements, smart, clever. Actor must have comedic timing and the ability to look beyond the text. Experience in heighten language a plus.
Jay: a man in his 40s, owner of Jay Greens PR agency, classic American business tycoon, an ex-Marine with a drinking problem.
Phil: a man in his 40s, wealthy playboy, CEO of steel company, he falls head over heels for Katie. The new romantic lead.
The Man: plays multiple characters. Actor should have a range of characters to choose from, improvisation skills are a plus.
The Woman: plays multiple characters. Actor should have a range of characters to choose from, improvisation skills are a plus.
Rehearsals start January 3. Bring any conflicts!
6 performances at The Tank on:
Friday 1/21 @ 7:30pm
Saturday 1/22 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday 1/26 @ 7:30pm
Sunday 1/30 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday 2/2 @ 7:30pm
Sunday 2/6 @ 7:30pm
*Small stipend will be given to all actors*
Auditions: Saturday 11/20 from 10-4 by appointment only! Please email avenueauditions@gmail.com with your headshot and resume to schedule an audition. Write the name of the character you’re submitting for in the subject of your email. Auditions will be a 1 minute contemporary comedic monologue.
Callbacks will be held on Sunday 11/21 from 12-3.
Darwin and Fitzroy, My Mom, Mme. Bovary, Brief Encounters
Darwin and Fitzroy had it's reading on Monday night at The Actors Studio.
I could take about the experience of directing at the actors studio, or how great it was to work with a wonderful playwright and actors, but the best moment was in rehearsal with my Mom.
On Monday, for the first time, my Mom got to watch me direct. Sure she has seen my shows, when her or Dad can get up to NYC, but she has never watched me actually do work. It was a very special 90 minutes for us to share, and at the infamous Actors Studio no less. She was very proud. It was the perfect way to end our weekend of fun together. I have to take a moment to say that I have the most supportive family in the world, and not just my immediate family but my aunts, cousins, close friends, family I've had on stage-they are all wonderful, especially my Mom and Dad. They have let me figure it out from the start from horse back riding (when I was in elementary school, I got 2nd place) to figure skating (middle school) to acting (high school) to directing (college) never a negative word or thought. If I was having doubts I could talk to them knowing I would not be critiqued or "I told you so". I can only imagine how funny I looked when I wanted to be a figure skater, I went for it, we are talking coaches, lessons, competitions, skates the whole 9-yards. All the while my parents drove me around, knowing that I had no grace what so ever. So Thank you parents for giving me that go-getter confidence. It was lovely to share my passion with my Mom for a short while. I look forward to my Dad in my rehearsal room, chances are he will want to direct it himself. ha ha.
Alright, so Darwin and Fitzroy happened, and AFTERWARDS there was a Directors Lab 2010 mini-reunion. AMAZING. I love the directors lab alumni more than I can say. From that I may have some exciting news about The Lark, but we will see what happens.
Now its on to Madame Bovary and DirectorFest 2010.
I havent mentioned DirectorFest because I am just the production manager, which is a crazy amount of work but not directing so I don't need to talk about it.
Madame Bovary should have its first rough draft done on Wednesday. Very rough draft.
This weekend is THEATRE CRAZY
Friday-The Devil Boys from Beyond at New World Stages
Saturday-After the Revolution at Playwrights Horizons with Nick
Sunday-Wings at 2nd Stage with Nick, then both of us head over to judge the Harvest One Act Festival
I saw Brief Encounters on Wednesday-what a delightful piece of theatre. Go see it.
I could take about the experience of directing at the actors studio, or how great it was to work with a wonderful playwright and actors, but the best moment was in rehearsal with my Mom.
On Monday, for the first time, my Mom got to watch me direct. Sure she has seen my shows, when her or Dad can get up to NYC, but she has never watched me actually do work. It was a very special 90 minutes for us to share, and at the infamous Actors Studio no less. She was very proud. It was the perfect way to end our weekend of fun together. I have to take a moment to say that I have the most supportive family in the world, and not just my immediate family but my aunts, cousins, close friends, family I've had on stage-they are all wonderful, especially my Mom and Dad. They have let me figure it out from the start from horse back riding (when I was in elementary school, I got 2nd place) to figure skating (middle school) to acting (high school) to directing (college) never a negative word or thought. If I was having doubts I could talk to them knowing I would not be critiqued or "I told you so". I can only imagine how funny I looked when I wanted to be a figure skater, I went for it, we are talking coaches, lessons, competitions, skates the whole 9-yards. All the while my parents drove me around, knowing that I had no grace what so ever. So Thank you parents for giving me that go-getter confidence. It was lovely to share my passion with my Mom for a short while. I look forward to my Dad in my rehearsal room, chances are he will want to direct it himself. ha ha.
Alright, so Darwin and Fitzroy happened, and AFTERWARDS there was a Directors Lab 2010 mini-reunion. AMAZING. I love the directors lab alumni more than I can say. From that I may have some exciting news about The Lark, but we will see what happens.
Now its on to Madame Bovary and DirectorFest 2010.
I havent mentioned DirectorFest because I am just the production manager, which is a crazy amount of work but not directing so I don't need to talk about it.
Madame Bovary should have its first rough draft done on Wednesday. Very rough draft.
This weekend is THEATRE CRAZY
Friday-The Devil Boys from Beyond at New World Stages
Saturday-After the Revolution at Playwrights Horizons with Nick
Sunday-Wings at 2nd Stage with Nick, then both of us head over to judge the Harvest One Act Festival
I saw Brief Encounters on Wednesday-what a delightful piece of theatre. Go see it.
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