tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787584275245628742012-01-20T13:34:17.477-06:00...in which we follow the goings-on of all of the MadCAP Performance Ensembles, TYA productions, and just what happens behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly...{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.comBlogger981100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-56603029856962997272012-01-20T13:34:00.001-06:002012-01-20T13:34:17.499-06:00

Pirates of Penzance @ MadCAP this weekend, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.7 pm on Satuday, 2 PM on Sunday

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IMAG0346.jpg, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.This is just one of the many activities our MadCAPpers engage in during lunch breaks...

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The set for "Once Upon a Dream" is ready for action!, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.We are performing at MadCAP due to the fire at Webster and Mifflin. Join us at 6:30 on June 30 to see the show at 214 N. Henry Street, Suite 203.

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, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.

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, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.

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, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.

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Join us for a performance on June 29, 30, or July 1 and take a peek at the displays our MadCAPpers are busy creating. We've got some interpretive displays, 3 dimensional posters, and other delightful fun to explain some of the various histories and cultural backgrounds of the Cinderella stories we have been reading.

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, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.Over the last week or so we have been reading a variety of Cinderella stories from a variety of cultures. Today, each person has chosen a story to research and the goal of our exploration is to discover why some stories feature a glass slipper and a fancy dress ball while others feature a golden sandal and family gatherings. The magic ranges from fairy godmother to

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Visual representation of the various stories, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.

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Writing journal entries as the characters in " Once Upon a Dream", a photo by {kj} on Flickr.

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Have a peek at what some of our characters are thinking today: The King (Amina) "Dear Diary, Since the ball is 15 minutes away, we are making sure everything is ready to go because the guests will be arriving soon.  I am curious to see what will happen at the ball.  I also can't wait for it to be over.  That way that job is done.  Well, I must get back to preparing for the ball.  Sincerely, The

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Working hard...what influences Cinderella stories from other cultures?, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.

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Research @ Madison Public Library, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.Today we took a field trip to Madison Public Library. Special thanks to Abigail Ryan who gave us a tour of the Children's Department resources.

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Our Fairy Godmonther, Gaby B, reports this on the day of the announcement of the Prince's ball "What a shock it was to hear that the prince will be throwing a ball and all of the lovely ladies in the kingdom will be invited...except my god daughter, Cinderella.  I'm confused of why she wants to go, but I know she does, for I saw her crying about it through my magic crystal ball a short while ago.

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Story telling and more...., a photo by {kj} on Flickr.

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Journals and story writing tools... @MadCreativeArts, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.

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, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.

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Rehearsals for fairy tale theater, a photo by {kj} on Flickr.

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As part of our dramaturgical research, actors are creating diaries from the point of view of the characters they will be playing.  Today's entries take place before the ball is announced...just another day in the life! Dear Diary, Today was the same thing.  All I did was work, work, and more work, but I enjoy hearing the gossip of the gown.  But everyone's buzz is always about the prince!  I

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This week at MadCAP marks the final performance of our academic 2010-2011 season, and we have a wonderful performance to cap off the year!  Join us this Friday, May 20 at 7 PM for a Company M show to finish the year in style. While we're talking about HAPPENINGS, invite a friend or two to join us in the studios on Tuesday, June 7 for an open house & registration Q & A with me to get set for

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A pretty good start to the day..., a photo by {kj} on Flickr.Hi all!Today, instead of an article about MadCAP summer programs, I thought i would share something fun with you. Occasionally the students and I organize ourselves into a "Secret Santa" kind of thing where we exchange low cost or home-made gifts.This year, I was the lucky recipient of a poem which now hangs on my office wall for all

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Well, it's difficult to say...what does make summer at MadCAP such a special experience?  Some would say it is because school isn't in session, so they have more time to concentrate fully on the experience of performing in the musical.  Some might say it is because they get to spend their time at a safe place where they have a feeling of BELONGING doing what they love.  Some might say it is

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OK, so I know MadCAP is different from other programs in a lot of ways, but what are the top three things that would make this a valuable experience for my family?First of all, every MadCAP experience is different.  However, as the Artistic Director and a teacher that has seen a lot of students come through MadCAP programming, here are three things I value highly about our educational philosophy

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Lots of folks have wondered just what we mean when we say that our THROUGH THE DECADES series will perform in a Dinner Theatre setting.  Well, just that. Madison has some great favorite summer activities involving the arts...Concerts on the Square and Opera in the Park are a few of them.  What we aim to do with this performance series is to offer our MadCAP families & friends the chance to some

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Lots of folks have questions about just what this means.  Last time I posted, I linked to a site that explains a little more about the importance of this research, but today I'm going to give some real-life examples of the kind of research we'll be doing together at MadCAP this summer. Each of our shows is set in a specific time and/or place (real or imagined) and each of those times & places

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What might you find at MadCAP during a typical summer day? A fantastic INTERN STAFF Energized ARTISTS and PERFORMERS Exciting new things to learn and do every day A slight mess (because creative work can leave detritus!) But that doesn't really clarify a typical day too much, does it?  Here is a typical schedule for someone in our "Page to Stage" performance series with a complete timeline: 8:20

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{Thanks to Erin Crawley for knitting Acting Mice for the ENTIRE CAST of "The Mice from Outer Space!}

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{here's a sneak peek at our intern staff, hard at work keeping things running smoothly---and keeping the costumes looking smooth! :)  Things would not go well without them here to help."Hamlet" is action packed!  Don't miss it--tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/

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Tuesday of the first week, and all rehearsals are in full swing! We'll be fitting costumes this week ("Mice from Outer Space" folks, check your backpacks/lunchboxes for a note about what you'll need), and performances are coming up at the end of the week.  Invite your friends!

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{The Hamlet cast @ work} {Our fantastic cast of The Mice from Outer Space rehearse with student musical director, Jillian Plane & student choreographer Miriam Plane.} {The morning techniques classes head out with Gail Koppa for a field trip to the Rotunda Stage.} {So long, we have work to do.}

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I love coffee.This morning looks a little like rain...but the crab apple tree outside my house is in full bloom and looking lovelier than ever.  This time of year always makes me long to get outside and in my tent. Have you heard?  MadCAP is having a July Family Camp weekend at Lake Kegonsa State Park!  Make your reservations now, and join us for playing in the woods all weekend.  Bring your

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Hi gang! Well, we got a lovely e-mail today from the folks at Disney Magic Music Days...less than 24 hours after confirmation (when they got the application packet)!  It seems we were easily put into our first choice date, and now have a confirmed booking for performance on Saturday, January 29.  I'm still verifying with a few folks about whether or not this will cause problems, but I've cleared

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{This post refers to a performance presentation as a part of the Line Breaks festival on UW campus.} This was a pretty cool event. Since the Isthmus did not advertise it, I don't think that a lot of people knew about it. I got there about 5:30pm to get good seats and arrived just as Stew and Heidi were walking out of the sound check to catch a bite to eat. They were about 5 feet from me, but

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Don't miss the fun of the Bear Family...Teacher Jane...Farmer Ben...And all of Brother and Sister's adventures in Bear Country!

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Hi gang! I hope you enjoy--there is a project in this one. Leave a comment on this post if you'd like a workshop to make these little notebooks.

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This time around, I thought I would take the plunge and enter an event in the Winter Ravelympics.  Lead by the fearless Ravelry mascot, Bob, we bravely knitted for glory.  I entered the event Lace Luge with an Estonian lace pattern from my latest knitting book and with a skein of luxurious silk and wool dyed in lovely colors.  I finished that one much faster than I thought I would.  So, I

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Our first MadCAP video blog episode...look for a new one every week or two on our MadCAP blog. If you want to conduct an interview with a fellow MadCAPper for broadcast or you have an idea for something you'd like to see, please let me know in the comment section.Thanks!

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Hi there!Hopefully I will see some of you at the Scrapbooking and Papercrafting class this weekend.Here are some lists for you...Things you may want to bring with you:your favorite scissorsa trimmer that you likeyour favorite adhesive5-10 photos that are wallet sized or that you can crop downThings I will have for you to play with:Your project kit including all paper and embellishments you'll

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New for 2009, MadCAP Studios offers paper crafting workshops on Saturday mornings from 10-12 noon. Visit http://www.madcap.org/ for more information or to call for your reservation!

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Here are some videos with songs by Gershwin. Some have a better audio than others, but hopefully they will help you get a better idea of the type of music you will be performing.S' WonderfulBidin' My TimeFascinatin' RhythmSomeone to Watch Over MeI Got RhythmI hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions!-Ivy

Ivynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-22288602013885877652009-01-13T18:32:00.000-06:002009-01-13T18:34:38.784-06:00

I'm looking forward to our pizza party and play time at Crawdaddy Cove in the Holiday Inn, west on Sunday 1/25.Have you registered with Liz yet??

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Anybody want to join in the fun?

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...just in case you were wondering how to make the book that we created at the overnight! Here's a set of video directions.Enjoy!kj

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I'm getting excited for fall!The open house is September 6 from 10-12 AM. Come downtown to enjoy the farmer's market and stop by our studio at the same time.I'm so excited I may just make some cookies.Perhaps my favorite recipe right now...http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/pw-oatmeal-crispies.pdfEnjoy!

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Djam Vivie came to the zoo for a day of drumming and dancing :: Enjoy!

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Thanks all! :)kj

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Today we went to the prairie at Lussier Family Heritage Center in McFarland (in Lake Farms County Park).We saw frogs, toads, grasshoppers, butterflies, silly teenagers (oh yes! We brought them with us.), and lots of birds. Nate G. told us all about what kind they were. (the birds.) Here's a frog. We had to be really quiet so that we could see him on the side of the boardwalk. At the halfway

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...and don't miss the videos of these stories on our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/kjerstielinn

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-61685613164795414332008-08-06T10:36:00.001-05:002008-08-06T10:38:20.015-05:00

Special thanks to Miriam, Jillian, and Coltono who've composed this brilliant message about biking to keep a cleaner environment...

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-27277467442660172182008-07-21T15:16:00.004-05:002008-07-21T15:39:02.336-05:00

Thanks to everyone for a WONDERFUL performance weekend!Sleeping Beauty and Macbeth were both outstanding. Please visit the photo albums we have at Shutterfly http://madcapjuly2008.shutterfly.com/action/ and take a peek at what we've got here. Videos will be up shortly!kj

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-77182527720891138952008-07-03T10:37:00.002-05:002008-07-03T10:47:23.093-05:00

Thank you to all for a wonderful first week of rehearsals. We have roughed block the whole show, costumed about 2/3rds of it (yay Maya and Taynasia) and choreographed two awesome fights (thanks Paul and Alexander). I am very impressed with how well you all know your lines. This will help a lot next week when we put the books down and experiment with and polish the small scenes. We will begin

evyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06563843486441645818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-24623836932317112452008-06-30T14:59:00.001-05:002008-06-30T14:59:20.110-05:00

Thanks for all of your hard work these past two weeks...what a great performance!

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Enjoy! Thanks for such a wonderful start to our productions....

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...the update!

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-16894909454822087022008-06-17T14:48:00.000-05:002008-06-17T14:49:26.792-05:00

WOW!Thanks to the cast of Aristocats for a FABULOUS 1st rehearsal. Everyone was amazing today. We blocked and sang the opening number, the second most complicated scene in the show.. Today we also learned the music to the finale and the bows. Everyone sounds great!!!!!!! The interns are all very impressed with how well you sound and how great the opening number looks and so am I. On

evyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06563843486441645818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-21301542267359191082008-06-17T11:46:00.001-05:002008-06-17T11:46:05.870-05:00

Thanks for such a nice start to the week!

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-31197723509778648772008-06-12T09:54:00.001-05:002008-06-12T09:56:19.266-05:00

Hello cast of AristoCats!!!I am eagerly anticipating seeing you all on Monday and starting work on AristoCats. It is a very fun show. My son Simon and I have been listening to the CD in the car for a month and the music is great, the dialogue is funny and I keep doing the dances at the grocery store because I can’t wait to teach them to you. I am sure many of you are wondering about auditions

evyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06563843486441645818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-3847215532922826962008-06-05T11:41:00.001-05:002008-06-05T11:41:43.872-05:00

This song is definitely (well, I think it is) the inspiration for the song "Bobby Sock Hop" which is prominently featured in our show. Listen to the opening line of the song in the video and see if you can pick out two important structural elements...1. The accompaniment plays solid chords on beats one and four of the first few measures framing the singer's part2. The sung melody ascends

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-70858303442484846242008-06-05T11:32:00.001-05:002008-06-05T11:32:03.020-05:00

"Be Bop A LuLa" is good example of a song using a shuffle rhythm (think "Yellow Jackets") and the traditional 12 bar blues form.12 bar blues is a structure that was frequently used in popular music in the beginning of the Rock n' Roll movement that continues to be employed in song writing. It is a 12 measure structure utilizing the three main chords in a key signature (I=tonic, IV=subdominant,

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-6786941650900067412008-06-05T11:21:00.002-05:002008-06-05T11:25:18.696-05:00

http://www.history-of-rock.com/DooWopSound.htmVisit the site, take a listen, and learn about the early stages of Doo Wop. Leave a comment for me and tell me what your favorite Doo Wop song is! Can't wait to find out...

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-46027115361297161982008-06-04T14:40:00.001-05:002008-06-04T14:40:48.716-05:00

Here's an even better example of that 12/8 ballad style that "Star Love" is written in. Listen to the bass and tenor lines carefully and try to sort out the sounds.

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-87881412204677179702008-06-04T14:31:00.001-05:002008-06-04T14:31:02.761-05:00

If you listen carefully, you'll hear the piano playing that 12/8 accompaniment pattern that we have in "Star Love"...there are three eighth notes for every strong beat in the song. The backup singers are harmonizing nicely, and the sound blends into one rich blend.Listen to the stylizations of the soloist and back up singers and experiment with that sound in "Star Love".

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-38783413327635849892008-06-04T14:25:00.001-05:002008-06-04T14:25:42.371-05:00

Here's a classic Elvis piece...this is the young Elvis Presley as referred to in the show.

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-75543833822113233742008-03-20T15:02:00.003-05:002008-03-20T15:15:09.628-05:00

MadCAP's Board of Directors, Executive Director Joan McCarthy, and outstanding volunteer Ellen Rosner have been hard at work finding a new space for MadCAP's creative endeavors. We are in the final planning stages of moving to 214 North Henry Street.

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-30501581008621918132008-02-27T15:27:00.002-06:002008-02-27T15:28:42.215-06:00

Hi all! I am looking forward to our upcoming performances of Prince and the Penguin & Bugz!

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-60486272892450390392008-02-03T18:46:00.001-06:002008-02-03T18:57:26.639-06:00

Photos can be found on our Kodak Gallery album site here:http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=5f74ocd.9xnrwa0l&x=0&y=-kivvz1

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{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-32311114195924119822007-11-14T14:28:00.000-06:002007-11-14T14:44:13.247-06:00

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-28809955937930044162007-11-12T13:29:00.001-06:002007-11-12T13:30:32.673-06:00

http://www.wildernessresort.com/index/webcam1{a little peek at what we'll be up to in February!}

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-60587004145923909462007-11-07T15:10:00.000-06:002007-11-07T15:12:19.951-06:00

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-81509501858024722592007-11-07T14:19:00.001-06:002007-11-08T14:05:24.910-06:00

Hello all! Welcome to the ALL NEW MadCAP Performance Ensemble blog! This is a great place for you to reply to posts, chat with your friends from MadCAP, and find out about all the latest news.MadCAP Senior Performance Ensemble has maintained a blog for the last year or so, and it is really a fun thing to log on and find out what's new with everyone at MadCAP. It's also useful to find out the

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-88536147815940278272007-07-28T18:42:00.001-05:002007-07-28T18:56:47.232-05:00

Hello all,I just wanted to post a BIG THANK YOU to all the groups at MadCAP I worked with this summer. I am off for maternity reasons for a while and I will miss you all terribly. This summer has been great. Thanks to the 8 marvelous actors in All the world's an Opera stage. Things went so fast I never got to post on how it was a going. I had a great time turning a serious work of art like

evyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06563843486441645818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-40481618915134216912007-07-11T07:50:00.000-05:002007-07-11T07:51:58.555-05:00

June photos can be seen here: http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=5f74ocd.2c1q72p5&x=1&y=j9ppeb If you are asked for a password, that means you need to create a KodakGallery account. Follow the prompts, and you will make your own log in and password.

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-33908836337903406652007-07-10T14:06:00.000-05:002007-07-10T14:17:23.957-05:00

We have been very busy and doing lots of bounces in place for the choreography not to mention big dramatic hand swwops. Monday we had auditions all morning long and the group was so good it made it very difficult to cast. Brigid and I changed and rearranged the casting severall different tiimes. I hope everyone is proud of their work on monday because everyone had very strong auditions. I

evyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06563843486441645818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-3830380611119307272007-07-05T10:45:00.000-05:002007-07-05T10:50:47.533-05:00

For some weird reason the link in the last post doesn't seem to work. Here is the link Joan posted in the comments will get you there:Oz pictures

Code Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501562982208729675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-32732491048170330632007-06-28T21:46:00.000-05:002007-06-28T21:48:57.143-05:00

Everything looks great! I can't wait to see the shows on Friday and Saturday mornings. Photos are available through kodakgallery.com and can be found here: http://www.kodakgallery.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=148652722505&page=1&upload_count=224.Thanks for all of your hard work these past two weeks! You should all be very proud of yourselves. -Kjerstie

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-74560020918271521912007-06-23T23:13:00.001-05:002007-06-23T23:15:43.996-05:00

Hope to see you at the Bartell for Load in on Sunday...and tasty home made scones and muffins, courtesy of me!-kj

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-66961079835094412182007-06-22T16:37:00.000-05:002007-06-22T16:41:15.155-05:00

Happy weekend to the whole cast of Two Gentlemen of Verona. Rehearsals have been just fabulous this week!!!!! Everyone has worked very hard. Monday we will start working in the theater. Please come and help with load in on Saturday (at Edgewood Starting at 10am) and on Sunday at the Bartell. Monday is also offical offbook day. I have been very impressed with how well everyone has been

evyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06563843486441645818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-79874022292431776662007-06-22T13:11:00.000-05:002007-06-22T13:30:50.959-05:00

Hello Magical Land of Oz!We've had a really busy week. Our mornings are all packed with rehearsing various aspects of the Magical Land of Oz. So far we've learned all of the songs, Allison has taught you all of the choreography, and Katie has blocked the entire show-- You should all be very proud of yourselves. The reheasals have been long and tiring for you but I think your parents and

Brigidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740079567082072759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-77898718761468582672007-06-22T07:44:00.000-05:002007-06-22T08:23:07.110-05:00

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-24009656454137958522007-06-22T07:36:00.001-05:002007-06-22T07:44:16.622-05:00

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-17299052106259136652007-06-22T07:28:00.000-05:002007-06-22T07:35:48.674-05:00

Hi - Two Gentlemen of Verona enters its final week going strong. In the first two days we blocked the ENTIRE SHOW!!!! And now we have gone over all the scenes multiple times, polishing and experimenting with different ways of approaching the text. I am having so much fun with this enthusiastic cast. Everyone is willing to try new things and stretch themselves as far as they possibly can. Thanks

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-47922286192745583472007-06-20T10:21:00.000-05:002007-06-20T10:32:35.801-05:00

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-70527850102884052342007-06-19T09:02:00.000-05:002007-06-19T09:36:39.098-05:00

Starting off with a bang, the Shakespeare production begins rehearsals with improvisational activities led by Evy.Of course our studios smell a little like wet paint as we are creating set and props during our rehearsal time frame!The musical theatre group gets plenty of movement in rehearsals warming up with Choreographer Allison. Katie directs the "Magical Land of Oz" group in movement and warm

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-45628241437971213472007-05-14T11:23:00.000-05:002007-05-14T11:26:37.239-05:00

We've got so much planned! Hope to see each of you at a show this summer...maybe even more than one! Adventures with princesses and princes, a whale, Pinocchio, flappers, and OZ! Plus, don't miss the excitement of ONE NIGHT ONLY a special concert presentation (with desserts) of our Senior Performance Ensemble.

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-33809418306574829612007-03-28T08:36:00.000-05:002007-03-28T08:38:10.064-05:00

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-3380844478114795532007-03-27T13:46:00.000-05:002007-03-28T08:33:13.266-05:00

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-20379206502140999802007-03-23T09:56:00.000-05:002007-03-23T10:05:01.797-05:00

I enjoyed watching all of you perform, especially the "Bye Bye Birdie" choral review because I'd never seen it before! All of you did such an amazing job, and I thank each of you for working so hard towards this performance goal.Looking ahead, we've got some very exciting things lined up for 2007-2008! We'll be producing a concert performance of all three groups (including a "mass ensemble"

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-49314330892950762782007-03-14T10:45:00.000-05:002007-03-14T10:49:14.363-05:00

Last night, Jonathan Rosenbloom and Jane Larsen hosted a lovely reception following our Intermediate Ensemble preview performance and rehearsal. Thanks again for making the evening such a success! Paul and I are so proud of the work the kids have done all year, and we're looking forward to seeing them all again soon!As promised, here are some links to the online photo albums featuring some of

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-14243057141476576592007-02-22T10:25:00.000-06:002007-02-22T10:29:32.046-06:00

These pages go into the MadCAP scrapbook...but I post high resolution images on the blog, so if you'd like to have your own pages, just click on the image and save the big one...then print it out and you've got a good start on your own book!

{ kj }http://www.blogger.com/profile/18309418218291892476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878758427524562874.post-64181149158678203122007-02-21T10:54:00.000-06:002007-02-21T11:00:23.950-06:00

In talking with some of the students in Junior and Intermediate Ensembles, the request for a blog came up. Senior Performance Ensemble has a blog http://www.madcapseniorensemble.blogspot.com and the other students wanted one, too. This blog is for students in ALL MadCAP Performance Ensembles and will feature photos from our rehearsals and performances. It's also a great place to post things for

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