Now that applications for our summer conservatory are coming in, so are the areas folks would like to focus on! So far, we’ve got a desire to focus on voice for the actor, understanding of genre, technical theatre, and all things related to musicals! What would you like to learn this summer?
Returning to good ol’ NC this summer…
After many interesting and challenging artistic opportunities here in Danville, we’re offering summer classes and a conservatory (and 2 shows in repertory!) in NC!
When I wasnt able to secure a rehearsal/performance space here in KY, good friends in NC said “why not come back here and work with all of us you know and love” and they even went about helping me secure a space!
So, here we are – 5 weeks until classes start!
We’re going to have a great time – all kinds of classes, a trip to NYC (Im seeing NPH in HEDWIG, folks!), and the start of the new HAMLET project with great local talents. Im psyched! Hope you are too!
Check out the brochure – you can download it from the website at http://littleindependenttheatre.com/classes.php. Then sign up. Looking forward to seeing you there!
…and we’re BACK!
Ladies & Gents…
After the tremendous production that was Hamlet and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead this summer, I moved to Danville, KY. Yep. Danville. Kentucky.
And here I looked to set up l.i.t. through classes, shows, and collaborative projects.
To that end, I was lucky enough to hook up with an old theatre friend, Craig, who runs a local theatre company (Salt River Shakespeare). He encouraged me, introduced me to a bunch of great artistic types, and now l.i.t. is collaborating with a local arts center in Stanford to produce a show this holiday season, Im teaching at the Danville Community Arts Center, preparing a summer conservatory for teens and college kids, and actively working on the best thing ever – taking my concept of Mad Hamlet as a show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015.
So.
*Whew*
Lots going on.
So check out the new, re-designed website, check the blog, visit us on Facebook… and stay tuned. Lots and LOTS coming. Brace yourselves.
-julya
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Only 2 more shows!
Come one, come all!
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are only in town for 2 more nights!
Learn about life, death, the importance of heads & tails, and laugh at the antics of the royalty when they are “backstage”!!
Tonight, Friday the 19th, and tomorrow (Saturday) the 20th at 7:30pm.
Make your reservations now! We are filling up fast!
reservations@littleindependenttheatre.com
Out of the darkness…
…the sound of a flute.
As many of you know, we had to cancel our remaining Hamlet performances.
While the cast and crew are mourning, we are excited to continue to bring Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead through the rest of the week.
We hope you will join us!
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30pm – make your reservations now! Tonight we were 3 seats from sold out!!
Reservations@littleindependenttheatre.com
Show Changes
Regrettably, we will not be performing Hamlet the week of July 15.
We will host Rosencrantz & Guildenstern for four nights: from Wednesday July 17 through Saturday July 20; all shows are at 7:30pm.
If you have already purchased tickets for this weeks’ performances of Hamlet (Tuesday July 16, Thursday, July 18, or the matinee on Saturday July 20), please contact us at reservations@littleindependenttheatre.com to process a refund.
We thank you for your understanding, and hope to see you at Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead!
Fresh Breakfast, Anyone?
The troupe forgot to make reservations for their post-performance dinner. It took Ming-Pow a very long time to find a restaurant in the Triangle that serves food late…but by then it was morning, so he decided to just go ahead and save a table for the rest of them while he enjoyed a fresh breakfast! Where did he go?
Win free tickets to Friday July 19th performance of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead! Email PlayerKing@littleindependenttheatre.com if you know where Ming-Pow is!
A sneak peek!
Tonight is opening night. That’s right, its the day of the show y’all!!
And just in case you weren’t motivated to come to Hamlet yet, here are some photos to inspire your attendance!
First, we find Polonius’ family – with both Ophelia (Tiffany Clark) and understudy Ophelia (Livian Kennedy). [See the family resemblance? Interesting how much Reynaldo looks like Laertes, isnt it?]
But really, the two girls are just besties.
And the love of their life, Hamlet finds himself struggling with his “mad” inner child.
Perhaps that is due to his strained relationship with his mother, Gertrude.
Ever since she married his uncle, Claudius, things havent been the same at home.
Claudius has been very busy since becoming King, and has taken it upon himself to educate the servants and the Doctor of Divinity on the way things ought to be…
…and then spends some extra time with his most loyal and entrusted servant, Osric.
With her status increasing around the castle, the Doctor follows Claudius’ lead and makes the servants of the castle follow her… directives.
When Hamlet returns from Wittenburg, Marcellus regales Hamlet with a fascinating story, but Horatio cannot help but to laugh…
Soon thereafter, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern arrive in town at the behest of the crown, and try their luck, convincing Hamlet to enjoy the Players.
But first, there is a Wittenburg reunion.
That done, the Players (the Tragedians of the Traveling Troupe) arrive and Hamlet spends some time asking a little favor, after giving the Player King his attention, of course.
The Players thoroughly entertain, but Scarlett and Ming-Pow are far more concerned about their relationship than anything else.
Alas, the play goes terribly wrong, and after a handful of “mad” moments, Hamlet (and Horatio) find themselves before the Gravedigger, and things go from bad to worse.
To see what happens next, come see the show!
Hamlet runs at 7:30pm on Thursday July 11, Saturday July 13, Tuesday July 16 (understudy show), and Thursday July 18. Hamlet matinee on Saturday July 20 at 1:00pm.
Tickets are on sale now – and with a small house, you should reserve your tickets now!
Email us at reservations@littleindependenttheatre.com.
*photos in this post courtesy of Ashley Lorenz
Final Dress!
Boy.
Time just flies when you are trying to direct 2 shows in 7 weeks, lose more than a handful of actors (or 2 handfuls for that matter), and tempt fate with illness throughout the cast & crew… it seems like just last week we were starting rehearsal. Okay, maybe it seems like 2 weeks ago, but still.
Hyperbole aside, I have come to the point where I am conversing with the theatre gods on the regular (er, well, yes, you can call it “conversing”). But last night, I thanked them.
The number of people who have jumped in to assist with changes, work overnights (working in the space from 4pm until 7am), run errands, or simply come in with a positive attitude and a hug… well, the number isnt small.
I am honored to be a part of a project where so many people are willing to do more than show up and say words.
I look forward to others enjoying the project, and offering their kudos and encouragement to the cast & crew.
They certainly deserve it.
– julya (director)
Is that a band?
The sound of Vicky’s tapping was haunting his dreams, so Ming-Pow decided to do a little retail therapy to clear his head. He took all the tavern monies with him, and the troupe is desperately looking for him!
Where is Ming-Pow? Write to us at PlayerKing@littleindependenttheatre.com and win 2 free tickets to Thursday July 18 performance of Hamlet!
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