From Dudley Drama & Film, some upcoming events that nurture the
cinematic, artistic, and dramatic sides of you...
*** FOR THE OFFBEAT/GENIUS/REPRESSED-PREP-SCHOOL CINEMATIC SIDE OF YOU
***
A Film Screening of RUSHMORE
part of the Dudley Fellows Film Festival
a film by Wes Anderson
starring Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzmann
Wednesday February 23rd, 7:00 p.m. (TONIGHT!)
Graduate Student Lounge, Dudley House
Free to Dudley members and their guests
Refreshments served
Max Fischer is a precocious 15-year-old whose reason for living is his
attendance at Rushmore, a private school where he's not doing well in
any of his classes, but where he's the king of extracurricular
activities - from being in the beekeeping society to writing and
producing plays, there's very little after school he doesn't do. His
life begins to change, however, when he finds out he's on academic
probation, and when he stumbles into love with Miss Cross, a pretty
teacher of the elementary school at Rushmore. Added to the mix is his
friendship with Herman Blume, wealthy industrialist and father to boys
who attend the school, and who also finds himself attracted to Miss
Cross. Max's fate becomes inextricably tied to this odd love triangle...
*** FOR THE ARTISTIC/MUSICAL/FOOT-TAPPING SIDE OF YOU ***
ODAIKO NEW ENGLAND
Saturday, March 12th, 8:00 p.m.
Main Hall, Dudley House
Sponsored by Dudley House so it's free to all members & guests
Odaiko New England (ONE, onetaiko.net) is a performing group that
weaves the traditional elements of taiko-- Japanese drumming-- with
contemporary influences to create a constantly evolving and dynamic art
form. Looking to experience something new and different? If you have
never seen or heard taiko before, don't miss out!
*** FOR THE
DRAMATIC/I'VE-ALWAYS-WANTED-TO-BE-AN-ACTOR-BUT-SOMEHOW-ENDED-UP-IN-
GRAD-SCHOOL SIDE OF YOU ***
DUDLEY IMPROV & ACTING TROUPE
Wednesday, March 2nd, 8:08 p.m.
Fireside Room, Dudley House
We play improv games, practice scenes from plays, and make the
ridiculous seem normal. Come join us (first-timers always welcome) for
a casual and fun environment to release that hidden acting instinct you
never knew you had...
Dudley Drama's spring production
SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
to be peformed during the Arts First Festival, May 6 & 7
Still seeks production staff to help put the artistic and creative
aspects of the show together. We can accomodate people of many
different time commitments, from those who want to be involved in every
stage of the show, to those who want to spend just production week
helping out, to those who could lend one day of help building sets.
It's a great way to get involved, and we can use whatever talents you
may have. Contact us if you are interested.
Questions? Comments? Email us at dudley.drama(a)gmail.com
See you around Dudley House!
* * * SPRING PLAY AUDITIONS TODAY AND WEDNESDAY * * *
*** No preparation necessary-- just show up and give it a shot! ***
Come audition for the Dudley House Spring Play!
In addition to looking for actors, we are also putting together our
production crew, so if you have interests or experience in lighting,
set design/carpentry, costumes, make-up, sound, poster/program design,
or stage management, please see below. We can use talents of all
sorts, and we can train you if you don't have prior experience.
Auditions:
Monday, February 14th / Wednesday, February 16th
7:00-10:00 p.m. each night
Dudley House (look for signs to direct you to the audition room)
No preparation necessary: We will ask you to do a cold reading from the
script and to do these readings solo, and possibly in groups.
Courtesy RSVP to dudley.drama(a)gmail.com so we know how many people to
expect on each night; but if you just feel moved just to show up that
night, just show up!
Who can audition?
Anybody. Invite a significant other, spouse, or friend to come along.
Preference for roles will be given to Dudley members/
Harvard students (both graduate and undergraduate), but staff and other
affiliates are welcome to audition and have had nice roles in past
productions. First-time actors, haven't-acted-since-high-school actors,
and experienced actors are all welcome.
The Play:
Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
Synopsis: Chance Wayne, a Hollywood gigolo determined to become a star,
teams up with Alexandra Del Lago, a washed-up Hollywood actress, on his
way back to his small-town home. The town clamors at the reappearance
of the charismatic Chance, who claims to have found fame and fortune in
Hollywood, while the mysterious Alexandra lies in a drunken stupor in
their hotel room. Chance is convinced Alexandra can make him a star, so
he protects her reputation while rediscovering his love for his
hometown sweetheart, Heavenly, whose heart he broke when he disappeared
to find fame. Chance's attempts to reignite his passion for the naive
Heavenly deeply angers her vengeful father, the cruel town "boss" who
will stop at nothing to see his daughter's lost innocence avenged.
Rehearsals:
We expect to rehearse 2 times a week on weekday evenings, with more
rehearsals nearer to the production date. Although we will accomodate
schedules as much as possible, we ask you not to audition if you expect
significant time conflicts in the next few months. All casted actors
will be expected to assist in various technical/production aspects of
the play as well.
Production and Backstage Roles:
Being part of a Dudley drama production is a unique way to get involved
with a diverse mix fo graduate and undergraduate students from all
across campus, while putting together a great artistic event. Even if
you don't have experience (but also if you do), we are looking for set
and lighting designers, make-up and costume managers, stage managers,
sound designers, house managers... you name it, we can use you! The
time commitment varies by position but allows you to get as involved as
you wish. Please contact us to discuss what you're interested in or if
you want to know more about certain roles.
Further information is on our website: http//go.to/dudleydrama
And email us with any questions at dudley.drama(a)gmail.com
Come audition for the Dudley House Spring Play!
In addition to looking for actors, we are also putting together our
production crew, so if you have interests or experience in lighting,
set design/carpentry, costumes, make-up, sound, poster/program design,
or stage management, please see below. We can use talents of all
sorts, and we can train you if you don't have prior experience.
Auditions:
Thursday, February 10th / Monday, February 14th / Wednesday, February
16th
7:00-10:00 p.m. each night
Dudley House (look for signs to direct you to the audition room)
No preparation necessary: We will ask you to do a cold reading from the
script and to do these readings solo, and possibly in groups.
Courtesy RSVP to dudley.drama(a)gmail.com so we know how many people to
expect on each night; but if you just feel moved just to show up that
night, just show up!
Who can audition?
Anybody. Preference for roles will be given to Dudley members and
Harvard students (both graduate and undergraduate), but staff and other
affiliates are welcome to audition and have had nice roles in past
productions. First-time actors, haven't-acted-since-high-school actors,
and experienced actors are all welcome.
The Play:
Tennessee Williams' SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
Synopsis: Chance Wayne, a Hollywood gigolo determined to become a star,
teams up with Alexandra Del Lago, a washed-up Hollywood actress, on his
way back to his small-town home. The town clamors at the reappearance
of the charismatic Chance, who claims to have found fame and fortune in
Hollywood, while the mysterious Alexandra lies in a drunken stupor in
their hotel room. Chance is convinced Alexandra can make him a star, so
he protects her reputation while rediscovering his love for his
hometown sweetheart, Heavenly, whose heart he broke when he disappeared
to find fame. Chance's attempts to reignite his passion for the naive
Heavenly deeply angers her vengeful father, the cruel town "boss" who
will stop at nothing to see his daughter's lost innocence avenged.
Rehearsals:
We expect to rehearse 2 times a week on weekday evenings, with more
rehearsals nearer to the production date. Although we will accomodate
schedules as much as possible, we ask you not to audition if you expect
significant time conflicts in the next few months. All casted actors
will be expected to assist in various technical/production aspects of
the play as well.
Production and Backstage Roles:
Being part of a Dudley drama production is a unique way to get involved
with a diverse mix fo graduate and undergraduate students from all
across campus, while putting together a great artistic event. Even if
you don't have experience (but also if you do), we are looking for set
and lighting designers, make-up and costume managers, stage managers,
sound designers, house managers... you name it, we can use you! The
time commitment varies by position but allows you to get as involved as
you wish. Please contact us to discuss what you're interested in or if
you want to know more about certain roles.
Further information is on our website: http//go.to/dudleydrama
And email us with any questions at dudley.drama(a)gmail.com
See you soon!
