Eric Molly's The Foofaraw

2012-02-08T21:39:00.003-05:00

Good news- we have a schedule
Bad news- We have a few conflicts

Show order:
Monday, 2/27:
1. Sheltered
2. The Good Weeds
3. Man of the House
Tuesday, 2/28:
1. Conviction
2. What Horace Hears
Wednesday, 2/29:
1. The Foofaraw
2. The Great Mustache War
Curtain up at 7:30pm each night.

Sunday, 2/19: Load-in
10:30am-1:30pm
Monday, 2/20: Tech 1
6:00pm
Sheltered, The Good Weeds, Man of theHouse, Conviction
Tuesday, 2/21: Tech 2
6:00pm
What Horace Hears, The Foofaraw, TheGreat Mustache War
Wednesday, 2/22: Overflow tech, if needed
Thursday, 2/23: Dress (show day 2)
7:00 call, 7:30 go
Conviction, What Horace Hears
Friday, 2/24: Dress (show day 3)
7:00 call, 7:30 go
The Foofaraw, The Great Mustache War
Saturday, 2/25: Dress (show day 1)
7:00 call, 7:30 go
Sheltered, The Good Weeds, Man of theHouse

2012-02-06T23:26:00.000-05:00

Characterization continues with deeply analytic conversations and exercises. From having a hug train to writing character analyses, the actors are becoming more comfortable with themselves and their characters. I am increasingly impressed with the young and dedicated cast of The Foofaraw. Some of the findings have been incredible. In rehearsal today, we had a discussion about what it means to be an antagonist or a protagonist. Each character is so important and has so much to offer. We have three weeks to grow up together to create these very strong, highly troubled relationships. Shout out to Elizabeth and Elisabeth for such impressive character analyses.

2012-02-04T21:07:00.001-05:00

Calendar. Stay tuned for updates.

The Foofaraw- February Rehearsal Schedule
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
			1 Rehearsal 6-7p PBK 221	2 Rehearsal 7-10p PBK 221	3	4 Rehearsal 1-3p PBK 221
5 Rehearsal 8-10p PBK 221	6 Rehearsal 8-10p PBK 221	7 Rehearsal 8-9p PBK 221	8 Rehearsal 6-7p PBK 221 (no maddie)	9 Rehearsal 7-10p PBK 221 (maddie 8:30)	10 Rehearsal 3-4 PBK Lab	11 Rehearsal 1-3p PBK Lab (no Brian) (maybe no Elaine)
12 Rehearsal 8-10p PBK Lab (maybe no Brian)	13 Rehearsal 7-10p PBK 221 (EB late)	14 Rehearsal 8-9p PBK 221	15 Rehearsal 6-7p PBK 221 (no maddie)	16 Rehearsal 7-10p PBK 221 (maddie 8:30)	17	18 Rehearsal 1-3p PBK 221 (no EB)
19 Rehearsal 8-10p PBK 221 (no EB)	20 Tech Rehearsal Rehearsal 7-10p PBK 221 (no EB)	21 Tech Rehearsal	22 Tech Rehearsal Rehearsal 6-7p PBK 221 (no maddie)	23 Dress Rehearsal Rehearsal 7-10p PBK 221 (maddie 830)	24 Dress Rehearsal	25 Dress Rehearsal Rehearsal 1-3p PBK (no Brian)
26 Dress Rehearsal/Dark	27 Performance (EB 8)	28 Performance (EB 8:30)	29 Performance

2012-02-04T20:52:00.000-05:00

Collaboration and the Creative Process

I do not want to give away too much of the play because you have to see it for yourself (so stay tuned for information on performance dates,) but I would like to offer a glimpse into the creative process. In a series of very fortunate events, I was thrust into the role as director with one day to prepare for casting. Because I was on RA duty for one night of auditions, Eric Molly (the playwright) helped cast the play. I have eight awesome actors. I only saw four of them audition.

We had our preliminary run through, and the actors were already offering insights into their characters. I knew that I would tremendous help at finding links and themes in the play, but I went home to find our jumping off point. I had taken a directing course in high school, and I saved the directorial analysis that my director and teacher, Rusty Wilson, had given me.

I am reading the play for its plot, the way in which it fosters relationships, its themes. I am also examining the intentions of the author, the values asserted in the play, its style and nature, and the way in which the play will fit into the black box environment we've been given.

This play is about relationships, and my research has pointed to me to a great deal of questions regarding the nature of characters and their relationships with each other. I have encouraged (required) the cast to look deeply inside themselves and flesh out a character. We have a situation where seven year-old children imagine a future, but the vessels for this experience are adults (and adult actors.) The actors will grow up in front of the audience's eyes, and this transformation requires a tremendous amount of talent and dedication.

The Foofaraw cast has everything from freshmen to juniors and veterans of the Mainstage to first time actors. This process is a learning experience for everyone. The level of enthusiasm and dedication already present forecasts tremendous things. Stay tuned.

Also, check out this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW7vfjWQaPk

2012-02-03T20:28:00.000-05:00

IMPORTANT (PRELIMINARY) DATES

Off book dates: Scene 1- February 5th
Completely off book by the 10th

Character analyses: Due February 6th

2012-02-02T20:25:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the cast of The Foofaraw. Jabria and I are very excited to work with you all.

ACTOR NAME	CHARACTER
Elaine Vega	Olivia
John Snouffer	Simon
Maddy Benjamin	Madeline
Ariana Roumeliotes	Lynette
Brian Sham	Felix
Elisabeth Bloxam	Ann
Kenan Wright	Lowell
Elizabeth Perry	Mrs. Spencer

2012-02-01T20:17:00.000-05:00

THE FOOFARAW on its Feet

Premiere Theatre provides young playwrights with the opportunity to debut their work. Eric Molly, who is also a producer for Premiere Theatre, has gifted us with an impressive play about the enormous impact that ones parents has from childhood and well into adulthood. The Foofaraw is a call to action. Eight wonderful actors, one hell of a stage manager, and a very lucky director are in the process of bringing this play to life.

The Foofaraw is a challenging piece to perform. It requires the actors to look deep within themselves and ask the hard questions. Seven actors are asked to know themselves as both children and adults. Pitting a game of house against the real life consequences of setting a bad example for your children, the cast of The Foofaraw will bring seven lifetimes worth of love and hate, successes and failures to the stage as we examine the impact of ones upbringing on one's life as an adult.