K5 Specs (Ep 1-2): A Mass Effect radio drama

K5 Specs (Ep 1-1): A Mass Effect radio drama

K5 Specs (Prologue) : A Mass Effect radio drama

Lady in a Leotard

I have been Stage managing for the Convergence Continuum here in Cleveland.  In doing so I was hoping to meet some people and network.  I recently auditioned for a show there and got the role! Below is a little bit about this gem of a theatre and their goal.  Also is a description of the show I will be in and the dates! Visit the website for ticket information!

ARTISTIC STATEMENT
Most theatres are like mirrors, reflecting the familiar. You go to a show, you sit, you watch a play, and then you go home. You watch the actors from across the chasm of a "fourth wall." Everything is nicely laid out for you as you view what is comfortably, safely beyond that wall, confident that you will be made, indeed are expected, to understand the experience in terms of conventional logic.
Aren't we all tired of that by now?
What if theatre weren't a mirror reflecting the familiar, but an opening into unknown territory? What if there were no fourth wall? What if, instead of going to the theatre to watch a play, you crossed the threshold into the world of the play to experience it? Theatre that expands the imagination and extends the conventional boundaries of language, structure, space, and performance that challenges the conventional notions of what theatre is. What sort of theatre would this be?
We are convergence-continuum.


MILKMILKLEMONADE
by Joshua Conkel
directed by Cory Molner

August 17 - September 8

Cross the threshold onto the farm for some down-on-the-farm ridiculousness (and a comedian chicken).

11-year-old Emory dreams of being a singer and a dancer. His plans to ribbon dance his way to television's "Reach For The Stars" are thwarted by his Nanna, who is determined to mold Emory into a normal American boy, and erase his days of Jazz hands and Nina Simone covers. A children's play definitely not for children, milkmilklemonade is a queer pondering of gender, identity, and the need to dream up a world where you can be who you are.

http://www.convergence-continuum.org/index.php?subject=season&sub=Milk

K5 Specs (Episode 1-2)

Check out Part Two of Episode One for Mass Effect Radio Drama.  The Reaper Wars.
K5 Specs (Episode 1-2)

K5 Specs (Episode 1-1)

Follow the link to check out Part One of Episode One of the Mass Effect Radio Drama.  I play Libby.
 K5 Specs (Episode 1-1)

OCTA Northwest Conference

This past weekend I attended and participated in the Northwest OCTA Conference.  The Ohio Community Theatre Association holds Conferences in 5 different regions of Ohio.  Community Theatres are invited to submit excerpts from a show that was produced in the past season of productions. Each excerpt is limited to 5 minutes total to strike the set and 40 minutes to set up and perform the excerpt.

Each excerpt is then critiqued by 3 total responders/adjudicators.  After all of the excerpts have been performed the adjudicators then meet and discuss and decide who will win certain awards.  There are acting, musical performance, makeup, choreography, directing and overall performance awards given.

While I have mixed emotions about theatre being "graded", I do believe that there are certain theatrical basics that can be awarded and acknowledged based on their quality. Hence the Oscars, Tony's, etc.

The performance day is usually filled with anxiety and excitement.  Our performance day was no exception.  Would we set the stage and leave enough time for the performance?  Would the lights and sound work without a hitch? 

We presented an excerpt of "The Guys" by Anne Nelson.  Rob Albach portrayed Fire Captain Nick and Jennifer Wertz was Joan.  I am happy to say that both actors were exceptional and both won acting awards.

It was a long day- but in the end a very rewarding one.  One of the adjudicators said that she thought we presented the piece with dignity and respect for the material.  I agree and take that comment as one of our highest honors...