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Spring Showcase
Spring Showcase
Date/Time: Available online until Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Topic: Sharing and discussing our work from this year! Facilitator: Mrs. Kersten
Date/Time: Available online until Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Topic: Sharing and discussing our work from this year! Facilitator: Mrs. Kersten
Location: Available via email request to Mrs. Kersten at rkersten@wsesdvt.org
Location: Available via email request to Mrs. Kersten at rkersten@wsesdvt.org
About the Topic
About the Topic
It's been one of the craziest years in theatre since women were allowed onstage, and we thought we'd share a year in review as our final offering for this school year. In this showcase, students talk about the May Literature to Life workshop series that we participated in, share some of the work they created, and discuss the highlights of theatre experiences they had this year.
It's been one of the craziest years in theatre since women were allowed onstage, and we thought we'd share a year in review as our final offering for this school year. In this showcase, students talk about the May Literature to Life workshop series that we participated in, share some of the work they created, and discuss the highlights of theatre experiences they had this year.
April Workshop Information
April Workshop Information
Date/Time: Friday, April 16, during ACE 1:25 - 2:05 Topic: Upcoming workshops & spring play info! Facilitator: Mrs. Kersten
Date/Time: Friday, April 16, during ACE 1:25 - 2:05 Topic: Upcoming workshops & spring play info! Facilitator: Mrs. Kersten
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to participants)
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to participants)
While meetings are currently on Zoom, here's our plan to keep everyone Covid-safe when we are able to meet in person.
While meetings are currently on Zoom, here's our plan to keep everyone Covid-safe when we are able to meet in person.
About the Topic
About the Topic
So you're a theatre artist looking for your next gig. Well, look no further! In this informational meeting, we'll talk about the Literature to Life workshop series that we'll be offering in May for free to all participants, and discuss ways in which you can be involved in our spring play, which will be presented on Friday, May 21st.
So you're a theatre artist looking for your next gig. Well, look no further! In this informational meeting, we'll talk about the Literature to Life workshop series that we'll be offering in May for free to all participants, and discuss ways in which you can be involved in our spring play, which will be presented on Friday, May 21st.
About the Presenter
About the Presenter
For almost twenty-five years, Mrs. Kersten has been a theatre artist in the contexts of educational, community, and professional theatre. She has practiced her craft through acting, design, stage management, and directing. While her teaching career officially began in 2018, she has been a teacher for far longer, serving as trainer, mentor, coach, and manager in a variety of capacities from Resident Production Stage Manager to Resident Costume Designer/Shop Manager, and more.
For almost twenty-five years, Mrs. Kersten has been a theatre artist in the contexts of educational, community, and professional theatre. She has practiced her craft through acting, design, stage management, and directing. While her teaching career officially began in 2018, she has been a teacher for far longer, serving as trainer, mentor, coach, and manager in a variety of capacities from Resident Production Stage Manager to Resident Costume Designer/Shop Manager, and more.
March Workshop Information
March Workshop Information
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 17 & 31, 2:30 - 3:30 pm Topic: Playwriting Facilitator: Heidi Armbruster, of Dorset Theatre Festival
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 17 & 31, 2:30 - 3:30 pm Topic: Playwriting Facilitator: Heidi Armbruster, of Dorset Theatre Festival
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to participants)
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to participants)
While meetings are currently on Zoom, here's our plan to keep everyone Covid-safe when we are able to meet in person once again.
While meetings are currently on Zoom, here's our plan to keep everyone Covid-safe when we are able to meet in person once again.
About the Topic
About the Topic
For the past 7 years Dorset Theatre Festival has provided opportunities for regional middle and high school students to learn about playwriting and create a play of their own. This year, Dorset has taken their classes online for the first time, making the annual Vermont tradition available to students and teachers everywhere.
For the past 7 years Dorset Theatre Festival has provided opportunities for regional middle and high school students to learn about playwriting and create a play of their own. This year, Dorset has taken their classes online for the first time, making the annual Vermont tradition available to students and teachers everywhere.
The Young Playwrights Program allows our participating young playwrights a hands-on experience working not only with professional theatre educators, but also professional playwrights and up-and-coming playwrights from top masters degree programs around the country.
Using the art of dramatic writing in theatre, our program seeks to engage students’ imaginations, broaden their means of expression, foster a sense of community, and increase their sense of self worth, literacy skills, and appreciation for the arts.
About the Presenter
About the Presenter
Heidi Armbruster is a New York based theater artist dedicated to creating new work and discovering new approaches to classical literature and theater. Heidi is a founding member and co-curator of Dorset Theater Festival’s Women Artists Writing, a group dedicated to cultivating the emergence of diverse theatrical voices. Heidi’s play “Mrs. Christie” received its world premiere at Dorset Theater Festival in the summer of 2019. “Mrs. Christie” was developed at Primary Stages, Dorset Theater Festival, SPACE on Ryder Farm (as a member of the resident writer’s group The Working Farm), and multiple residencies at The Orchard Project. “Dairyland” received its world premiere in the fall of 2019 at Playmakers Repertory Company after workshops at Playhouse on Park, Primary Stages ESPADrills, The Lark, Red Fern Theater, Luna Stage, and the New Play Workshop at The Chautauqua Theater Festival in 2014. Heidi’s play “Murder Girl” has been workshopped by Kansas City Rep and Red Caravan. “Every Good Girl Deserves Fun (and other misremembered things),” a commission from Clutch Productions, was produced in New York in the fall of 2015 at Walker Space. “Where the I Divides” received development by San Francisco’s ReACT. Heidi’s short play “Purgatory” was a part of Red Bull Theater’s inaugural 2011 Short Play Festival, subsequently published by Smith and Kraus in their “Best Ten Minute Plays of 2013” anthology, and “Red Bull Shorts Anthology.”
As an actress, Heidi has extensive New York and regional theater credits, including “Time Stands Still” on Broadway, Lincoln Center’s production of the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Disgraced,” the New York premieres of Sam Hunter’s “Lewiston/Clarkston” at Rattlestick, Anna Ziegler’s “Boy” at Keen Company, Tracy Letts’ “Man from Nebraska” at Second Stage, and Theresa Rebeck’s “Poor Behavior” at Primary Stages. Heidi was awarded a Drama League Nomination for her work in the Keen Company’s revival of “Tea and Sympathy.” Heidi’s Film and TV credits include Poor Behavior, My Man Is A Loser, Michael Clayton, Revolutionary Road, The Northern Kingdom, Pose, Tommy, Daredevil, Divorce, Louie, The Blacklist, Blue Bloods, 30 Rock, SVU, House of Cards, and Michelle on Darren Star’s TV Land hit Younger.
Heidi received her MFA in Acting from American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. heidiarmbruster.com
Date/Time: Monday, March 8, 1:25 - 2:05 pm (during ACE) Topic: Creating a Believable Character Facilitator: Mrs. Kersten
Date/Time: Monday, March 8, 1:25 - 2:05 pm (during ACE) Topic: Creating a Believable Character Facilitator: Mrs. Kersten
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to participants)
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to participants)
While meetings are currently on Zoom, here's our plan to keep everyone Covid-safe when we are able to meet in person once again.
While meetings are currently on Zoom, here's our plan to keep everyone Covid-safe when we are able to meet in person once again.
About the Topic
About the Topic
So you've been cast in a show...now what? In this workshop, Mrs. Kersten will take you through some simple, Zoom-friendly exercises to help you start the process of how to create a believable character. We'll talk about physicality and voice, as well as costume and prop choices.
So you've been cast in a show...now what? In this workshop, Mrs. Kersten will take you through some simple, Zoom-friendly exercises to help you start the process of how to create a believable character. We'll talk about physicality and voice, as well as costume and prop choices.
About the Presenter
About the Presenter
For almost twenty-five years, Mrs. Kersten has been a theatre artist in the contexts of educational, community, and professional theatre. She has practiced her craft through acting, design, stage management, and directing. While her teaching career officially began in 2018, she has been a teacher for far longer, serving as trainer, mentor, coach, and manager in a variety of capacities from Resident Production Stage Manager to Resident Costume Designer/Shop Manager, and more.
For almost twenty-five years, Mrs. Kersten has been a theatre artist in the contexts of educational, community, and professional theatre. She has practiced her craft through acting, design, stage management, and directing. While her teaching career officially began in 2018, she has been a teacher for far longer, serving as trainer, mentor, coach, and manager in a variety of capacities from Resident Production Stage Manager to Resident Costume Designer/Shop Manager, and more.
Date/Time: Thursday, January 7th, 1:25 - 2:05 pm (during ACE) Topic: Musical Auditions! Facilitator: Mr. Rice, Mrs. Kersten, Ms. Meyer
Date/Time: Thursday, January 7th, 1:25 - 2:05 pm (during ACE) Topic: Musical Auditions! Facilitator: Mr. Rice, Mrs. Kersten, Ms. Meyer
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to participants)
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to participants)
You MUST sign up or email Mrs. Kersten on or before Thursday, January 7th, 1 pm to get the Zoom link!
You MUST sign up or email Mrs. Kersten on or before Thursday, January 7th, 1 pm to get the Zoom link!
About the Topic
About the Topic
The Brattleboro Union High School Music Department is excited to announce auditions for the upcoming musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, January 7th at 1:25 pm on Zoom. Acting and vocal auditions will be held via video submission. Videos will be accepted from Monday, January 11th through Friday, February 5th. A mandatory dance audition will be held on Tuesday, February 9th in the BUHS auditorium starting at 3:45 pm. See the auditorium bulletin board to sign up for a Google Classroom invite any time after the audition workshop.
The Brattleboro Union High School Music Department is excited to announce auditions for the upcoming musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, January 7th at 1:25 pm on Zoom. Acting and vocal auditions will be held via video submission. Videos will be accepted from Monday, January 11th through Friday, February 5th. A mandatory dance audition will be held on Tuesday, February 9th in the BUHS auditorium starting at 3:45 pm. See the auditorium bulletin board to sign up for a Google Classroom invite any time after the audition workshop.
Date/Time: Thursday, December 9th, 2:30 - 3:30 pm Topic: Stage Movement Facilitator: Mr. Rose
Date/Time: Thursday, December 9th, 2:30 - 3:30 pm Topic: Stage Movement Facilitator: Mr. Rose
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to participants)
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to participants)
About the Topic/Presenter
About the Topic/Presenter
Mr. Rose has a background in acting, directing, and fight choreography. He spoke with us about what stage movement is, what does a movement choreographer do, and how it differs from blocking. He also worked with us on physical training and how our movement onstage translates into physical acting/telling a story with movement.
Mr. Rose has a background in acting, directing, and fight choreography. He spoke with us about what stage movement is, what does a movement choreographer do, and how it differs from blocking. He also worked with us on physical training and how our movement onstage translates into physical acting/telling a story with movement.
While we are planning options for Zoom right now, our hope is to be able to meet in person in the BUHS auditorium when clubs are once again permitted to do so, pending approval from the administration.
While we are planning options for Zoom right now, our hope is to be able to meet in person in the BUHS auditorium when clubs are once again permitted to do so, pending approval from the administration.
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