Street Fightin' Man

Just thought I'd let all you lovely OUAM-er's out there know about a little something I ran across today. York Little Theatre is currently taking registrations for their spring theatre arts education programs. There are many different classes for different ages...but one I'd like to point out especially would be the Stage Combat workshop on April 12 & 19th. (It won't interfere with the show!) I'd especially recommend it if it's something you're interested in learning more about (I AM! I'm thinking about attending), not to mention it may be useful if the fall play I've chosen is accepted. I can pretty much guarantee it'll be a lot of fun, as I've worked with the workshop teacher, Mitch, before. (He was one of my directors in a certain "Horror Show" at YLT). You can check out all the classes here.

Enough of my shilling for YLT. :)
(In the sake of fairness, If you know of any other classes or programs, feel free to mention them here, or drop me a line and I'll post them!)

8th Graders...

I was working the stand/booth/place/thing at the 8th grade orientation tonight along with Mrs. Pam, Kelly, and occasionally Laura. We got a few kids interested; many girls, one guy, one crew guy, and a bunch of parents who were much more interested in the topic than the kids were. It wasn't that awesome of a turnout, but one nonetheless.
To everyone who has 8th grade friends: tell them to JOIN THE THEATRE!!! Preferably cast, but crew and pit are also noble areas. I don't know if it's just me who thinks this, but turnout for shows (especially males) has decreased (?). [if someone wants to prove me right/wrong, please tell me]

But tell all of your younger friends to joing the theatre, regardless of whether we have a lot of people trying out or not.

:D

One Month!

To everyone associated with OUAM - ONE MONTH LEFT!! Opening night will be here before you know it!

Cast Spotlight: Julia Yeilding

Full Given Name: Julia Kathleen Yeilding

Role: Dancer/Larken Understudy

Most Played song on your ipod (or cd player)? Any song by Taylor Swift

What was the first play/musical you ever saw? Cats

What do you like most about being on stage? It's so much fun!

Are you learning any skills in theatre that you will be able to use after high school? Definitely; being in front of people is no big deal now.

Are you involved in any other extracurricular activities? (If so, which?) Yes - Marching Band, Jazz Band, Vocal Ensemble, York Youth Symphony

Any shows you're just dying to be in? Hm, not really, I enjoy being on stage no matter what show it is.

Who would play you in a movie about your life? Alexis Bledel - I'm told we look alike.

Anything else you want people to know about you? I play the clarinet - which is the BEST instrument ever!

Cast Spotlight: Marisa Silva

Full Given Name:Marisa Nicole Silva

Role:Dancer

Most Played song on your ipod (or cd player)? Part Of Your World- Little Mermaid... (don't ask)

What was the first play/musical you ever saw? probably the Lion King On Broadway

What do you like most about being on stage? The fact that you can be anyone you want

Are you learning any skills in theatre that you will be able to use after high school? Definitely social skills, and being comfortable in front of a crowd

Are you involved in any other extracurricular activities? (If so, which?) Track and Field, the Martial Arts, soccer, ...In Atomic Proportions, Marching Band, Orchestra,

Any shows you're just dying to be in? POCOHANTAS!

Who would play you in a movie about your life? ME?, or Marisa Tomei

Anything else you want people to know about you? i hate the words mirror and iron, because they sound just wrong...

Reminder

Bio forms and T-shirt order forms can be found on the website in the cast area. T-shirt orders will be due Thursday April 20th, and bios are due ASAP.

Cast Spotlight: Elisabeth Hittie

Full given name: Elisabeth Ann Hittie

Role: Jester

Most played song on iPod: "On the Radio" by Regina Spektor

What was the first play/musical you ever saw?: "Cats." I was 5 years old and I believe to this day that it is one of the worst musicals ever done. I slept through the entire musical.

What do you like most about being on stage?: For me, there's this feeling of warmth and comfort when I finally get to be out on the stage. It is the one place that I can be as dramatic and outrageous as I truly yearn to be, and it's completely fine.

Are you learning any skills in theatre that you will be able to use after high school?: Of course. Oration skills especially, being able to speak clearly, put emotion into what you're saying, and portray what you have to say to your audience.

Are you involved in any extracurricular activities? (If so, which?): I am very involved with dance. I take ballet, tap, jazz, modern/contemporary/lyrical, and musical theatre at Experimental Movement Concepts in New Freedom. I am a Featured Dancer (and an original member) of EMC's Repertory Ensemble and I am a Demi-Soloist in the Susquehanna Youth Ballet. I am entering my fifth year of teaching at EMC as well. As for school, besides the theatre program, I am involved in Concert Choir as an Alto.

Any shows you're dying to be in?: "42nd Street", "Hairspray", "Rent", and "Aida."

Who would play you in a movie about your life?: I have no idea.

Anything else you want people to know about you?: As a person, I am high-strung and have energy pouring out my ears. I love my job as a teacher because I love to work with children. Even though when people hear the term "dancer" they assume someone who is overly concerned about their weight and what they eat...I eat probably more than a full-grown man does, and I am nowhere near a healthy eater.