The Internet is a beautiful thing...

So I just discovered a really awesome thing on YouTube called 'insight.' It lets you see how many people are watching your videos and where they're from. So let me let you in on some facts:

The Once Upon a Mattress commercial was viewed in 4 countries from the time I posted it (April 3rd) to April 13th.

It was viewed mostly in the USA. Duh. Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and North Carolina were the states [in order] with the most views.

In Europe (yeah, Europe), it was viewed twice in Spain and once in England.

In South America, Brazil was the country with the most views.
PS- When I say 'most views,' that means only one person on the whole continent saw the video...but still.


So, Susky Theatre, we may be small, but at least some people in the world care enough to at least consider our show. Whoo!

I'd like to thank the Academy...

ITS inductions were off the hook. Will, I wrote part of Kelly's Year In Review, so whenever you laughed at it I was just like, "Oh God..." Haha. He took his boxing skills to the afterlife! HAAHAHHAHHAHHAHA. *crickets*

They were really nice and formal. Good crowd, and we had PROGRAMS! Programs equals awesome. I enjoyed Darius' kilt. And how my candle wouldn't light at first...and how obvious it was to tell the difference between a cast and crew member. (With the ITS lines we memorized).

I will forevermore remember "King Lear screams the anger of old age."

For some reason, doing those two puny lines made me really nervous. You can't ad-lib that too well.

So I'm eggcited for the Rosies. Although that cuts into some college visit time ("Yay college search," she types sarcastically).

For the one act dealio, I get my best ideas (haven't developed a story, but I have time) from my dreams.

Oh, and people. As they are in plays.

ITS

Mazel tovs all around to those being inducted into the ITS on Wednesday!!!

Writing?

There's been quite a few people who have talked to me (or I have talked to) about playwriting. The Thespian festival offers a competition for one acts, and I'd love to have a student written/student directed night of one acts. So if there's anyone else out there with an interest (or you know someone), drop me a line and I'll get you info.

Wait what

Okay, I stopped posting because I (well, you don't want to hear me rant all the time anyway) thought the blog is just for OUAM. (See title on top of site). But as there are new posts, what is up?

As some of you know, I obnoxiously burst out into "WITH A "F" AND A "R" AND A..."
Each time I am smothered by a fellow thespian, of course.

Fred lives on, man.

Upcoming event information!

Hi everyone!

Although the show is over, there are still two upcoming SHS theatre events!

International Thespian Society Inductions & 2nd Annual Thespy awards
When: Wednesday, May 7th at 8.00 Pm in the auditorium
(Rehearsal for ITS member & inductees is Monday, May 5th at 7.30)
What: The International Thespian Society is an international group that awards excellence in theatre. (It's basically like NHS for theatre). SHS's troupe has been active since 2005 and we will be inducting 17 new members, and honoring current members who have earned their drama letter. AND we will be handing out the Thespy awards. (Think SHS's own Oscar ceremony). It is always a good time, and if you don't have enough points to be an official Thespian, it's neat to see the ceremony and learn a little more about ITS.

The Rosies - AKA the York County High School Theatre Awards
When: Sunday, May 18th at 6.00 at the Strand in York
Practices are Wednesday, May 14th at 7.00 in the auditorium AND Saturday, May 17th from 9.00 - 9.30 at the Strand.
What: The York County High School Theatre Awards celebrates the theatrical work of York County high schools at the Strand-Capitol, also participating are the following schools: Red Lion, West York, Eastern, Northeastern, Southwestern, Central, Dover, Kennard-Dale, William Penn, Spring Grove, & York Suburban.
Each school will be performing a number from their show, and will have an opportunity to hand out awards to their participants. (These awards are different from the Thespys -- The Thespys are more show oriented (i.e. best actor in a play) whereas the Rosie awards are going to be overall awards - Best Actor, etc.)
We have tentatively decided to do "Song of Love" this is however providing that we can get the necessary people at the show.

Therefore, I need responses from everyone regarding if they can attend the Rosies & both practices. (Please respond even if you can not attend so I don’t have to call you to find out!) You may respond in one of three ways.

1.) Call me - 717-542-8561
2.) Email me - info@susquehannocktheatre.com
3.) Fill out the form on the website: www.susquehannocktheatre.com/rosies

Also, everyone going to the Rosies has to pay $5 for your ticket (sorry, we just don't have it in the budget). If you respond that you are coming, you have to pay for this ticket. (If you have a parent that is coming and would like to sit in the performer/chaperone area let me know and their ticket will also only be $5). Tickets are more expensive at the door and for pre-order for the non-performer price.

We also get to select four people to participate in the closing number for the show. These four people will be selected once everyone’s responses are sent in. Please let me know if you would like to be considered.

Please respond by Sunday, May 4th! Don't make me have to track everyone down!!!

Remember me???

Yeah, just thought I'd write something here since everyone has forgotten the poor lil' blog since the end of OUAM...

Thespian Inductions next week, Rosies in two... Excitement!