GREASE

Hey Everyone. I'm pretty sure no one checks this anymore, but, just in case!! :)

I wanted to remind everyone that myself, Dylan, Leo and Claire are participating in NRACT's production of GREASE! Leo is the part of Sonny, Dylan is Kenicke, and Claire and I are double cast as Rizzo (unfortunately that means you'll only see one of us if you come...).

The shows dates are September 11-13, 18-20 and 25-27. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 8pm and the Sunday shows are at 3pm. You can get more information by going to www.nract.org and there is a facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=104512763704

Anyways, it would be totally awesome if you guys could come, and even if you don't see all of us in our parts, you will see us all eventually! :) If you have any questions, just ask one of us! I would suggest buying your tickets as far in advance as possible because seating is very limited!

Thanks, and have a WONDERFUL labor day!
Lindsey

Hello from Greensboro!

Hello there my lovlies!
Just wanted to say a quick hello from my DORM ROOM! Hooray for living on my own! I miss you all terribly and it makes me sad that I won't be able to see you all for a while. I've looked around a bit at the theatre department here at UNCG and it looks like they're doing some interesting stuff this year including The Seagull by Anton Chekov, which I would love, love, love to be in and Picasso at the Lapin Agile which I have not read, but which I have heard good things about(it was also on the bookshelf at Burning Coal, therefore I am interested;)). Very excited for this and all of the other plays that they're planning on doing. I hope that a wee little freshman will be able to make it in to at least one of them:) Also, I was thinking: I know that I want to see Hair at Burning Coal and most of us will also want to go because Chloe is in it:) So I thought if we wanted to organize it so that we can all go on the same night, that woul be awesome, and I would get to see you guys:) Just mentioning it. Hope people don't mind me posting, I don't even know if people read the blog anymore, but I do. I love you guys and I miss you:)
<33333333
Kat

Tonight is cancelled

I think it's being rescheduled to next Friday, the 28th!

Update on Friday and Saturday

Does anyone read this anymore? Okay so Friday is a supposed dance/music-sharing party at Sam's house and Saturday is another movie at the art museum. The movie is called The Sting and it starts at 8 pm so I don't know if we want to meet at 7 or something like we usually do. And again, dance/music sharing party starts at 7 and is at Sam's house. I'm sure you can call/email him for his address because I'm not quite sure if he wants me to put it on here or not :P. Anyways, hope to see you all there!

Another night at the Art Museum!

Hey guys, just tellin' everyone so they know, some of us are going to see another Art Museum movie this SATURDAY(not friday this time). They're showing Vicky Christina Barcelona, it's $3 and we're thinking of just doing the same thing we did last time: get there at 8, go crazy and play childresn games;) and have fun watchin' the movie. Snacks are of course welcome:) Hope people can come, it was so much fun last time, and I want to try and see as many people as I can before I go off to college next friday:( See you guys there!!


<333333Kat
p.s. thanks to everyone for the lovley birthday wishes. It was so nice*blushes* I lvoe you guys!

Seussical Jr!

Hey guys, Seussical Jr. opens this Thursday. There are shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 8 and a Saturday Matinee at 2. Tickets are $8.

It is at the Garner Historic Auditorium. Here is the website if you want directions: http://www.garnerparks.org/Facilities/GarnerHistoricAuditorium/tabid/137/Default.aspx

I hope you can come!

Overwhelmed with Boredom

So today I went to Chapel Hill and went to this adorable used book store. The books were so so cheap. I loved it. So I decided to buy Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, Stanislavski's An Actor Prepares, and Sophocles' Ajax. I was bored. So I thought I'd share that. Off to reading! :)

Lindsey

P.S. I miss you all tremendously! It's wonderful we hang out every weekend! <3

Mind the hill

Ah, last night. Who knew duck duck goose could be such an intense contact sport? And with such a treacherous field, too!
I loved running around the hill with everyone, sharing my love of ballroom dancing (thanks to the boys who were such good sports), lounging outside watching people speak French for two hours, and discussing politics and religion at the table.
I almost want to suggest going back to the museum next Friday, but I'm afraid that might be getting a little excessive. I'll be content with Bye Bye Birdie for now.

To the Bye Bye Birdie cast members: I hope last night went well, and break a leg again!

Joie de Vivre

*Sigh of contentment* That was a beautiful night guys. Playing duck, duck, goose on the sprawling lawn of the art museum, eating delicious popcorn and watching a french film, all with people I love. It was beautiful:) I hope we can get together again soon. It cannot be soon enough in my opinion. Bye Bye Birdie is tomorrow, and I can't wait to see people there. What a wonderful evening; I laughed and felt free and light. thanks guys

<3
Kat

Bye Bye Birdie

OK, so I know this has been posted before, but I just want to "reinforce." :)

Claire, Leo, Dylan and myself have been rehearsing for the past two weeks for Bye Bye Birdie. All of us have pretty big roles, and it would be AWESOME if you guys could come see it.

There are three shows, Tomorrow night (Friday) at 7, and Saturday at 2 and 7pm. It is performed at North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre (www.nract.org). Tickets are $8 a person. There is a Facebook event for it as well, and it has the link to buy tickets (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=113043292906) .
I would suggest buying your tickets in advance, to make sure you get them. We aren't sold out yet, but we could be, so if you aren't planning on getting a ticket until the show, make sure you come EARLY!! Also, if you don't want to buy tickets online, you can stop by the theatre!

Like I said, it would be totally awesome if you guys could come, I miss you all bunches! :) :)

Lindsey.

Moonlight and chocolate

Hey guys, just a quick post. I'm sitting here, eating Godiva chocolate(yummm) and looking at the beautiful full moon thats out tonight. I was feeling rather lonesome and just felt like telling you guys I miss you, and I can't wait to see people on Friday and Saturday. Love you all. Please, if you get a chance, go and look at the moon tonight, it's amazing.

<3
Kat

Lonely Without You...

I've been really down lately because I haven't been able to see any of you! Everything I see now has some secret meaning or relation to Richard III and Burning Coal. I'm in freaking New Orleans and all I can do is wish you guys were here with me!! (: My hotel has free booze at certain times in the day!! haha...not like I'd know....

Anyways, the reason I'm blogging right now is to notify you guys of a word I came across when reading my new book. "at his country-seat in Cornwall and at St. Austrey in GLOUCESTERSHIRE!!!!!!" I'm sorry, but that struck me as hilarious. To come across a combination of the two words we had the most trouble pronouncing!! hahah.

Also, I would like to say that it was a pleasure running into Hillary after the Sound Of Music. I saw Dylan, Claire and Leo before the show started but I wasn't sure if was you guys or not and I didn't want to seem like a creep. The show was amazing, but I couldn't help but notice a few little things. For instance, I have a newfound admiration for any actors who have to make quick costume changes. (:
Oh and is it possible we could hang out sometime after the 12th??
That's it. LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
Jenni.

Another Hangout

I'm such a planner. ANYWAYS, how about instead of going to the art museum [sounds like a ton of fun, but we can do it another day] we go see Bye Bye Birdie on Friday night?

I can take 4 people [I think Victoria has dibs on one seat] from North Hills to this place, so if you can get to NH I can give you a ride. Maybe we could go see the show and then get coffee or dinner after. C-c-c-comment! 

Inside voices? what are those?;)

Ha ha, Hillary is quite right, there is a notabe paucity of inside voices amongst this group. But hey we're actors, what do you expect? Last night was, indeed awesome. The movie was funny, but a soooooooooo long. But being there with you guys made it wonderful! I loved hanging out at Borders as well. I think it's amazing how much fun we can all have just being together no matter where it is. I wish I had had more money with me; I can never go into a book store without wanting to buy a whole stack of books, and this time was no exception. Perhaps as another outing for the more literary minded we could go to a bookstore, buy some books, get some coffee or whatever, and just chill out and read for a while. Just a suggestion. I know I would have fun with you guys whatever we were doing:) Today is going to be pretty boring after the excitment of last night. I have chores to do, and my mom is going to drag me out college shopping:( I've changed my mind, I don't want to go to college! I just want to buy a plane ticket and then backpack across Europe! Who needs a degree anyway?

Much love, can't wait to see you guys again
Kat

Squaring numbers...

Tonight was great. Thanks for waiting with me so I wouldn't get raped, I appreciate that a great deal. Also thanks for putting up with my obnoxiously loud voice and purple hair and coffee and eastern religious texts and rants, I love you all SO MUCH and had so much fun.

Also I really liked that movie, and hanging out at Borders was hilarious, especially as only a select few of the group attending actually possess inside voices.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obIGsb-IZMo

WATCH ALL OF HIS VIDEOS RIGHT NOW

"Funny People!"

Hey, everyone! The movie night at Atlantic was SO much fun! I had a blast, and it makes me happy that our friendships don't really have to end with the show. Haha, we even have our first post in August! You guys are all amazing. Just as a reminder: Leo, Lindsey A., Claire, and I are all going to be in a production of 'Bye, Bye Birdie' on the 7th and 8th of this week. There is one show at night on Friday, and a matinee and night showing on Saturday. All of it will be performed at North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre in the Greystone Shopping Center. Hope to see you there!

Hey, just an update about tonight!

So, Olivia already posted about today right below here, but we have definite plans now, so just for anyone whos interested, here they are. We are planning on meeting in front of the North Hills movie theater at 5, then having dinner at North Hills, then carpooling over to Atlantic Springs Movie Theater since they let under 18's buy R tickets and seeing the 7:10 showing of Funny People. Hopefully it wil be totally awesome! See you guys there:)

Another Get Together :)

The movie Funny People shows at 7:10pm at Atlantic Springs movie tomorrow. We could eat dinner at North Hills and then carpool over to Atlantic. It is only a few minutes away and they let 17 yr olds purchase rated R tickets. I'm sure we will have enough people driving to figure out carpool when we get together. Could we met at North Hills at 5?

I HAVE THEM.

I just found your Suzuki keys in my car today, Kat! I shall return them!

Okay, so I leave for NY on Saturday, so I can either drive them there or mail them there or do something to get them back to you, so let me know, and you'll have them back immediately.

Fel del av gården

I miss you all. I hope the picnic went well. I also hope we can do something Saturday, go see a movie or whatever the plan becomes.

I am still listening to the character mix I made for Richard in the car, and in the morning, and running, and I am really happy with it. It's actually rather perfect, and I am desperate to share and show it if anyone wants a copy or a list of songs. I'm also listening to this Swedish group Movits! that was apparently on Colbert and they are fascinating. I think someone mentioned French rap during the conservatory and all I've found so far is La Brigade, but I need to look harder unless you guys want to give me some names.

Please please please stay in touch however you can. I can't text during work but text me anyways, or iChat or show up at my house or whatever. If you don't, I'll eventually quit clinging hopelessly to our wonderful three weeks but I sincerely hope that doesn't happen. I keep finding myself wishing I was at Burning Coal with you all and the memories are beautiful and cheesy. No pun intended, actually, Ian.

Dude, where are my car keys?

Hey guys! Don't know if people are still reading this(hope you are) anyway, I seem to have lost my keys on saturday night. If anyone has seen them please tell me!! They have a house key on them and the key to a suzuki and a harris teeter VIC card. Please tell me if you've seen them. Thanks! Love you guys!

Kat

oh...

Burning Coal is over.
It finally hit me.
This will be my only blog post that isn't in bullet points.
It's kinda hard blogging this way.
It has been a marvelous three weeks.
I will miss all of you.
Keep in touch.

OH and the t shirts.

I found some online t shirt making program, and the t- shirt is pretty badass.

Its got a splatter of blood on the front, and on top of that is Richard III and underneath that in smaller letters is Uncomfortably Close

Then on the back its just gonna have some funny quotes.

I need more ideas for quotes tho, so send me a message on facebook, or text me! 830 9384

Love,
Kristen

OMGOSHIZZLES!

I almost forgot a fun fact:

There's an average of 178 sesame seeds on a Big Mac bun.

Picnic Time!

Hey, i'm just posting this here, in case anyone hasn't seen it on Facebook. A bunch of us are planning on meeting at Olivia's house and then walking to a park near there and having a picnic today. We're meeting at Olivia's house at 1. So please come! It would be so cool to see everyone:) Call Olivia for directions to her house or call me I guess, or anyone else who is going. Please come!:)

Kat

The Times We Shared

Each and every one of you have a special place in my heart. I miss everyone so much and the more I think about everything we did it makes me want to laugh and cry. (Ian's lectures, Leo's need for women, etc...). And yes, it does make me cry on how much I actually miss the jumping up and down of being the popcorn. Tomorrow is Monday, which is when we would all come together for another great week, but since that time has passed I just want to say that these weeks have been some of the greatest. I feel like I could tell all of you anything. All of us share the same passion of theater, so I hope I get to see everyone soon. Missing all of you,

Anastatia

P.S. A mandatory cast party is in need. Please, let's make this happen whatever it is, just so all of us can get together!!!!! :)

Hey Yes

Last night was sublime. The warm-ups, the strike (including the piano), the bowling. Most importantly the show itself. I hope to see our large bag of popcorn actors again (hopefully tomorrow even). I loved this.

Thank you.

Whatever the Weather...

I love you all. That is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of STC. I think about last night and I think about warmups, and how I will never again feel or be the popcorn. I think about our army of Richards. I think about heavy pianos and black paint, lights coming down from the ceiling like stars winking out of existence millions of miles away. I think about bowling without caring what the score was and driving through Raleigh late at night, and seeing the dimmed lights of taxis and street lamps. I think about lightening behind clouds, and soft, cleansing rain that blessed us on our last night, and made the air thick and humid with happiness. You all have given me more joy than you can imagine. Thanks.

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Kat

I'm not sad. I haven't cried. I won't be sad. I won't cry.

Because this isn't goodbye. I deeply appreciate every single one of you. I have learned a life lesson in three weeks. For the first two weeks, I kept to those who I knew. At the the beginning of the third week, I opened up and began to become my crazy self again, and things were much better. I learned that you should be yourself from the start, because that way, you can go ahead and stop being awkward. And start making friends. I am not sad that I didn't get to know all of you, because I will get to know all of you. 

I am very thankful for you, Ian. You eliminate stereotypes and make things right. You see beauty and talent in everyone, and that is a gift that cannot be bought. Thanks for everything you have done, and thanks for everything  you will continue to do. It is like you never stop making people smile.

We are a very special group, and I hope we stay friends for a very long time. That being said, here are plans that have been made over Facebook:

Tomorrow [Monday] we are having a picnic at the park near my house starting at 1. Bring your favorite food. If you need directions, call or text me- 7499339.

Friday we are meeting at North Hills at 5 and getting dinner. Funny People is playing at 7. It's rated R, so someone who's 18 needs to buy our ticket. If nobody is 18, we can go to Atlantic Springs movie because they allow 17 year olds to get rated R tickets. 

I hope everyone can come, see you soon.

Closure

So, here I am, in front of the computer trying to sum up this conservatory................... Well, I can't. I don't how to sum up the feeling of being surrounded by people who are so committed and full of talent that they inspire you to push yourself further than you've ever gone before. I don't know how to sum up the feeling of laughing until your sore, and in that moment becoming the best of friends. And I sure as hell do not know how to sum up how it feels to put on one of Shakespeare's greatest plays in a mere three weeks and still manage to take the audience's breath away.

Perhaps I will never know exactly how to describe those feelings. Perhaps reaching closure from such an experience is far too ambitious, and perhaps it is better that way. I have learned so much about theatre and myself from the Burning Coal Summer Theatre Conservatory of 2009 that maybe it should never really end. Perhaps it is taking that knowledge with us that makes the memory live on as it should.

And so, my friends, for I feel as if you have all become my friends, I know it may seem like the end; yet what we've learned and what we've felt will always live on. As the summer seems to slip away and we go our separate ways, I will always remember those three weeks in July when we, as a cast, made magic. Beautiful, glorious magic. For that, you all have touched my heart, and I am honored and amazed to have been a part of it. Thank you.

"Whether the weather be cold, or whether the weather be hot. We'll be together whatever the weather. Whether we like it or not!"-- Who needs closure anyway!?

Sincerely, Dylan Goodman

With my lightnin bolts a glowin, I can see where I am goin'

Hello Everyone!

I think to myself sometimes, what right have I got to want to major in theatre or something like that? Well, here goes. I'm not the best actress in the world by far, I'm not super experienced, I don't eat/sleep/breathe/bleed musicals. But without a doubt I love it and without a doubt I eat/sleep/breathe/bleed community. I love ensemble, group, club, team, friend, family... those terms make my day 100 times better.

This is by far the best experience I've had in a while. I've been missing the feeling a true community in theatre for the longest time, and I found it again with you guys. It was really awesome to be working with so many people who love theatre as much as I do, and are willing to throw themselves into something like Richard III without so much as a second thought.

I'm going to miss that we were a group together- but we do this kind of thing so we can take what we learned and pass it on to other people. I hope to carry the friendships we've created forward, and make new friendships with other people based on what we learned from each other. I hope to take what I learned here forward in theatre and I hope each of you uses what you learned as well and that we all keep moving forward on the path to thespianism.(<--is this a word?) We have taken and given and left it all on the stage for each other, so let us move on and pass on our knowledge to others.

Mourn not in the doors closed in our parting but rejoice in the doors opened by our meeting.

Love,
Julia

Sublime.

I just sat utterly motionless for a half hour, thinking about the last three weeks. And now sadness, alas, begins to creep it's way into my heart. I already miss each and every one of you as though I havent seen you in years.

HOWEVER!

I shall not allow us to scatter to the four winds. We still need to have a proper cast party...and lasertag is also mandatory for all, including Ian.

I feel like a better person for having met all of you, and I hope that we can all remain quite good friends...know that I'm free pretty much whenever, and I'd be glad to chill whenever.

I love all of you.

~Peace,
George "Labradinosaur" Labusohr

We'll be together, whatever the weather, whether we like it or not.

I've literally been lying on the ground, staring at the ceiling, thinking of possible things I could write. There's so much I want to say, but I don't want to get too personal.
I know I regret things I did, and things I didn't do. I hate that I didn't get to know every one of you better, but I suppose it's too late now. I know I cherish these last three weeks with all my heart. Who knows what would have happened to my summer if I hadn't done STC.
However, the world is moving on and I guess it's time we do to. I'll do my best to keep in touch, I promise. If anyone needs to talk about anything, I'm here to listen. You can email me at :
deffx3augustana@aim.com haha just ask Lindsey Urena.

"Here we stand
Somewhere in between this moment and the end"- Rob Thomas.

Jennifer.

One Last Time

My last blog about this camp. *sigh*. I'm going to miss you all so much. I'm going to miss all of the crazy randomness. All of the outbursts of laughter and terrible 'that's what she said' jokes. I'm going to miss playing a crazy psychotic man. I'm going to miss riding the bus with Katie and going to starbucks in the mornings. Both performances Friday and Saturday night were so amazing and I don't think they could've been any better. Kayla and Chloe, I had so much fun running in the rain with you and getting completely soaked. It was a lot of fun and I felt like a kid again. I hope that bowling went well and that we'll all be able to get together again at some point.

Much love,

Jennie

Beautiful.

A beautiful final run, a beautiful three weeks. Thank you all for a great experience.

.Matt.

The dude abides.

I plan to keep checking the blog. I will probably keep talking you all on here.

I think everyone has my number, I'm pretty sure I have everyone's. 

We're doing something this week for sure. Maybe today?

I'm working 9-5 but if we do laser tag on weekends or a movie at night, etc, that would be wonderful.

I love you all, the shows were great and the past three weeks were incredible.

Please keep in touch.

Running in the Rain

There's something about it, being completely drenched after going out in a rainstorm. You're out there, and you can completely let go. You can run or sing or laugh or just be free. Then, as I went back inside after getting soaked, I didn't know what to feel. Should I be happy? Should I be sad? My three weeks with all of you is over, and I'm ready to pour my heart out.



To be completely honest with all of you, I wasn't exactly sure that I was going to enjoy this. Last year, when we did "As You Like It" for STC, I didn't think it could get any better. We were a fantastic group of just eleven people and clicked instantly. I had so much fun and I felt so loved by everyone. However, this year, I had my doubts. We all didn't click instantly, and I felt like no one knew, or cared who I was.



Something happened though, around the third week of the conservatory. I felt as if something changed. These people could be my friends, and I could connect with them and I could go crazy with them. I didn't feel lost anymore, not completely unwanted. In a way, I knew that I would miss you guys way more than I thought I would at first.



I have been in a lot of shows, and I can honestly tell you that I have never cried after one ended before. I cried for two hours Friday night, and when I woke up Saturday morning I cried some more. Probably because of the fact that I never really got to know you, and you me. There are so many things I will miss. I am going to miss running all over the place to help Jenni change to Ratcliffe or Elizabeth. I am going to miss the mornings on the ride to Burning Coal when Alex and Hillary beat each other up over cars. I am going to miss Leo's complete and utter craziness. I am going to miss being Christmas with Anastatia. I am going to miss creeping Kristen out with George. I am going to miss Ian's bouncing off the walls and saying the wrong things at the wrong time. I am going to miss having the title of "mother" to Evan, George, Claire, Matt, Dylan, Hillary, and Reba. I am going to miss making fun of martini smoker Duchess with Lindsey. All in all, I am just going to miss all of you.

I won't lie though. There were still some times up to the very end when I felt invisible. We had an amazing show, and I hope I see all of you again, but I understand if that will never happen. We will go on: back to life, back to school, back to our other friends. I'll always have to start over again, but I will miss all of you.

With love,
Kayla

The Final Bow

sorry my computer hates me. What a great time i shared with all of you! I am going to miss each and every one of you with all of my hearts! Both of the performances were fantastic and everyone did a marvelous job! Love you all! Please, let's figure out a cast party so that we can all see each other again! Make sure to keep posting on the blog!!!!

You all have filled my heart with many great memories,

Anastatia

the last Bow

AHHHH!!!!

I want to get this post in so I have posted something for today! I have so much to say, but it is almost 12 so then it would be tomorrow by the time I said it. I'm sorry I couldn't go bowling, but I am so in for a pot luck dinner! Please stay in touch! We got this blog and I'm going to use it until it gets mistaked to be SPAM! We did it!!! We did Shakespeare in 3 weeks! HOLY MOTHER OF GLOUCESTER!

All's well that ends well

Congratulations are in order for a loverly show. Yay for cues and entrances! The hours are going by so slowly today until we meet again. I'll try and save the sentimentality and "Oh my gosh we have to be friends FOREVER or else I will DIE" tradition for later instead of expressing it too much here. But I will say that this has been a wonderful experience and I love our cast. Whoops there I go. I will sign off before I get too far into the trap.
Only three and a half hours to go!

tears

I am so sad that the show is almost over. It has been a spectuacular 3 weeks and i am going to miss you all. I loved yesterday so much, and the show was pretty good too lol. I loved all the final dress rehearsals as they realy pounded into me what was about to happen... MAGIC! I am so proud of you all and cant wait for another great show tonight.

Thank you so much ian for guiding us, and teaching us. You are a wonderfull person!

I realy hope we can come to some agreement about a last minute get together after the show together, this would be realy cool.

Break a leg at the show tonight everbody!

CAST PARTY(:

Maybe we could do something on Sunday...like an early dinner or something. I know people were talking about midnight bowling, but not everyone drives so that might be hard to convince parents to come pick up their children at 2 AM. Is anyone interested in like a potluck dinner somewhere, or should we go out? Just comment if you have an idea...and I'll send this out on facebook. 

My Final Post :(

These past three weeks have been spectacular! Yesterday's show was amazing and I had the biggest addrenaline rush ever! It was fantastic and you all were so wonderful I could puke :) and I know that tonight will be fantastic as well!

Things that made me happy about yesterday:
* taking lots of pictures
* the entire Krispy Kreme trip as a whole
* singing the Tango Maureen with Ian and Victoria and Jennie!!
* stealing Ian's vest
* talking to Spencer
* our warm up
* THE SHOW!!!!!
* all the hugs I received and gave

I can't believe it's over. I have a feeling that I will go into a deep depression this week because I will not be seeing everyone everyday. :( but just know that I love you all so so so so so so so so so so so so (times infinity!!) much! And everyone, break a leg tonight! Heck, break 'em both!!

:) No day but today :)
<3 Lindsey U

Richard III Comes Alive

Today felt like it lasted forever. We ran through the show three and a quarter times, and that's a lot compared to other days. The italian/german run was fun, but it did give me a bit of a headache. I'm not much of a closeness/noise advocate so I felt a little overwhelmed. But there were a LOT of funny things going on and whenever I noticed one I could concentrate on that. For instance, I loved Clarence, and the Richards, and Elizabeth, and of course, Lady Anne.

The performance was great- everyone was fantastic and the parts I did get to see were wonderful. We have come SO far from that first read through in a circle. I am going to miss you all very much, you are an awesome group of people. Let's exchange phone numbers tomorrow.

<3
Julia

I lend you this sharp-pointed sword....

First of all, you all are freaking amazing. I mean, when Ian first said, "This is the most talented group I've worked with." I was like...Ok, I'm sure he says that every year. And even is he does, I really feel like it is true. You all are so incredibly talented, that I feel honored that even though I didn't get to perform with you all, I got to spend the past three weeks with you!!! We MUST have a cast party tonight, I don't care where, when, or what, I just know it must happen. :) Everyone did AMAZING last night, and I know it will be just as awesome tonight! Hopefully I can get all the sound cues right! I love you guys and please stay in touch!! I have unlimited texting, so you have no excuse not to talk to me!! MUAHAHAHAHA! :)

Love you guys!
Lindsey.

Tis a Pity!

Tis a pity it must end! But we are not done by a long shot! The 24 cast was great, and I am so happy to have been a part of it! I cannot wait for tomorrows show! I am going to savor every moment! You are all fantastic people, and once again I shall say I love you to all! We simply must have a cast party! I'm so excited!

Richard III: Uncomfortably Close

Tonight was awesome (other than the whole my dress not being zipped for the whole show haha)! You guys are all incredible and today was so much fun and I can't wait to do it again tomorrow night. I love you all and you are all amazing!!!

Gold teeth, and a curse for this town

Tonight's show was incredible. I have too much to say to say it all - though far more cause yet much less spirit abides in me, I say amen to all. Basically I second everything everyone has said, and today was incredible and hilarious and brilliant and fun and sad.

You all sing beautifully. Please sing with me again tomorrow.

As far as that wine, if a pregnant woman can drink it, so can I. That is what I think.

Can we all just exchange phone numbers tomorrow so we for sure keep in touch?

I just have too much to say. I love you all.

HELLZ YEAH!

Okay so three things only tonight:

~I love you all and you are all spectacular.

~Tonight was so @#$%ing badass

~I refuse to accept that it ends tomorrow. dammit.

Tis a Pity...

Today's performance was amazing. I'm glad it's over, but at the same time, I'm also saddened by the idea that tomorrow is the LAST time I'll see some of you! It'll be the LAST time I play four characters in Richard III. The LAST time I have to be constantly changing (depending on the circumstances). The LAST time I'll fly up that ladder :)
I cannot wait until tomorrow's show. Six o'clock seems really late! Hopefully, tomorrow's show will be ten times better than today's. (:
This has been an amazing and rewarding experience.

Singing sweet music...

That was beautiful. Truly, that was a wonderful, jubilently incandescant experience. I love you all. That is all I can say for now. My heart is far to full to think about the parting that must inevitably come tommorrow. So I won't think about it. I love you all, again. And a thousand good lucks to 25 cast!

<33333
Kat

Your Glove Smells Like....

One down... one to go. Seems funny doesn't it? We have spent three weeks together, and strangely it doesn't seem that long at all. I'm not teary yet, but I think tomorrow it will be worse. For me, it's like being sad, because you know something hasn't been finished. When some people you just got to know will never see you again. I'm lost with words. It hurts.
I hope there's midnight bowling after the show tomorrow.... I'm not ready for this to be over.
Oh yes, pics and videos from today are on Facebook. They're pretty freaking hilarious. :)

Good Night and Good Luck

On of the things that makes me oh so happy to be alive is when a group of people unite and utilize their skills for a common purpose. This conservatory was a testament to that principle, and I am so honored to have worked with you all. You are all incredibly talented and simply wonderful people, and I could not have asked for a better group. Unfortunately, I am not going to be here tomorrow which is terribly unfortunate. I am sure that you all will do amazing, and I will be sending "break a leg" wishes from Vermont. Overall, thank you Ian Finley for being such a fantastic instructor to us all, and sharing some of your passion and fire with us. 

It's Ok To Miss People

Hello Everyone,

My story for today is that sometimes people go to college. And you realize, as you're watching a senior slide show about your big brother's best friend, who is practically your third brother, and you start crying... that they're leaving. And it's really sad. But THEN you realize that everyone they ever meant anything to feels the same way, at least a little bit, including themselves, and it's a little more ok.

I had the swim team banquet tonight and everytime a picture of a certain three people who I will not name came up, I got upset because I know they won't be back as swimmers and it will never be "the same" again. And THEN I realized that the person getting embarassed at the last home meet, and the person who has a touching slideshow made about them in two years is going to be me. And then I can't return to LPK. It will never be "the same" again. Life is constantly changing, and I guess we have to accept that.

I would not have said all this if not for all the sadness about leaving each other. So it's not going to be the same again- a good thing can't last forever. We had fun with each other, let's keep in touch, and look forward to a good year and maybe the conservatory next summer again for some of us.

Now for today- I really really enjoyed the caveman exercise. I've always had a crazy imagination- I remember someone told me when I was about 11 that if I ever did drugs, LSD would probably make me kill myself or something like that. And that is why you should NOT do drugs and stay in school kids! But onwards... I really enjoyed it and I was a little freaked out (as some people have stated) how easily you can tap into your primal instinct.

Rehearsal was a little less than fun since I was just watching lines and most everyone knew theirs. But THEN I got to rehearse right after (while 24 cast changed) and I feel better about my lines and I will see how they go today. I can't wait for Krispy Kreme, pizza, and hanging out with you AWESOME kids!

Love,
Julia

P.S. I'll make my sobby post tonight when I reminisce about today...

pretty sure I haven't posted in 2 days...oopsie!!

Well, I will make this short because after tomorrow night I'm going to probably write a super long post.

Anyways, it's been amazing getting to know all of you! I came into camp knowing 4 other people, and now I know 28 others! :) I'm excited to go to Krispy Kreme with you all today, and also to watch you guys put on the AMAZING show you've all worked so hard to create. I just hope I remember all the sound cues! :)


I will see you guys in a few hours!!!

Love!
Lindsey.

I shall miss you all... forever?

Why do good things always come to an end? I'm not very good at goodbyes so i've decided it's not one. Today, was great. And yes i agree. I love polishing as well. It always makes you more sure of yourself and what you're doing... I didn't get killed during the cavemen exercise this year nor did I get raped by Leo. Isn't that great? haha
Anyways, when people say keep in touch it never happens. So I'm saying KEEP IN TOUCH.
I will miss you all very much. Friday and Saturday will be great. We will rock the house tomorrow night as well as with the italian run.
LOVE YOU ALL.

The Rain Falls

Thus, I smile.

It's been an enjoyable three weeks with you all, and this is a truth I'll keep with me. Today was a good day. I like polishing; I like the feeling that comes with it, the clean feeling, the sensation of refining, of oiling the machine. It solidifies the technicalities so that the exploration of character can be deeper, I think. I'd almost forgotten we'd even polished today, though, with that exercise of brilliance that came after.

I have dropped into many an imagined shoe since I was still in my single-digits, but never a cave man so far as I can recall, and I very much found myself in a new place. It was exciting, but also a little frightening. I did not succeed in going as deep as I am sure is possible, but that didn't quite matter to me in the moment; then it was only my deep subconscious registering that even deeper thoughts about things having nothing to do with the activity were flashing by, and now, hours later, I can consciously berate myself for being an imperfect, inept being. Alack, I love myself. Anyways, it was an enlightening experience.

I look forward to tomorrow, and to both performances, with great enthusiasm.

Matt

P.S. With all the talk of staying in touch, I feel it necessary to note that I do not have a Facebook account (technically I do--did--and deactivated it, and will not be reactivating it, so...), so if the keeping-in-touch-circle should happen to surround me for particular persons, do let me know and whatnot.

Caveman

I almost forgot to blog tonight! Today was SO much fun. I loved the caveman exercise! It was really interesting to me how everything just sort of developed without any verbal communication, we really had to pay attention to one another. I thought the run-through went well too. I can't wait to dress up tomorrow! I'm excited/nervous for the show but I'm also really sad tomorrow will be our last day of camp. These three weeks went by really fast. I love you all and I will see you tomorrow!

Cavemen

Wow, three weeks can go by really fast, especially if one is having this much fun. It probably shouldn't be allowed, but I won't tell anyone if you all won't. Thanks to everyone for making this such a rewarding experience. The caveman exercise was phenomenal, I don't think a more complete insight into the primal instinctual side of the human mind exists. Props to John for sacrificing himself, sorry I had to kill you with the shaking chains o' death. The run today was very promising, if a little rough in some places. Woo hoo! Let's go rock this thing!

Also Ian, I know I need one more ticket for Friday, and I might need three more. Sorry for the such late notice.

Okay today was lots of fun, but also very frantic.

• The cave man game was lots of fun! I hope we can do it again. But I understand if we don't have time.
  
• Running the show went.... well for most. I on the other hand only had ONE costume change go as planed. xP

Okay that's all I'm going to say about today b/c it's late, but I do need to change me ticket order real fast: I need 8 for Friday and 5 for Saturday, sorry for the confusion. =]

Thanks.

I'm so excited and nervous about tomorrow. Everyone: Break a leg. =]

~nORaH~

Cave-dwelling

Today was an exciting day.

Things that made me happy:
- the caveman exercise (in particular, the clamp, dylan, and leo)
- once again, our dirty minds
- BAM!

Like everyone else, I can't believe Burning Coal is coming to a conclusion. I'm going to miss you guys so much!

Fun fact:
Elephant trunks can hold 4 gallons of water.

And God said "Go cue 1" and there was light

I wonder, in our caveman exercise, was Ian God? He controlled our weather, our situations, if he said we were all dead, we'd all have to die, but we still could do what we wanted in that established world. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?

I can't believe that we perform tomorrow! Well, I do, at least. And, I have a 7:30 doctor appointment, which sucks majourly. On the bright side, tomorrow is the italian run, which will probably scare Ian for life but the rest of us will enjoy. I still need to think of something. . . Oh, and clear the memory of my camera, of course.

We had a dress rehersal today- I'm not a big fan of stockings. Oh, what I do for art. Though, it's not nearly comparable to being crucified as a sheep, I will admit.

As a side note, it's really kind of frightening how easy it is to regress to that caveman mindframe. Seriously, I was watching the fights, it was like something from the Lion King. As in, the final ballte between Simba and Scar, not the Timone and Punba hula-hooping scene. Though there was some of that too.

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow, and will now go get sleep.

- - Cat O'Grady

SHE LOOKS LIKE A PRINCESS!

I just want to say that the caveman exercise's awesomeness was a microcosm of this whole camp's awesomeness. Everything was there: a ridiculous level of commitment, creativity, hilarity, vivacity, and Leo attempting to be a rapist. I say this and I spent about 80% of the time dead.

WE MUST KEEP IN TOUCH AS A GROUP. ASDGABNVIDFNNCINWEIBNF I MEAN IT! AWDFASDNVCJABNFBSDF DKFNNDOFDWMFSDNMF THAT'S ME MAKING LOTS OF NOISE BECAUSE I REALLY AM SERIOUS! NDLFBAIVBCABFVBANVANCIBASDLIFBADCNVBFB

Chief Warlord FTW!

I am not pleased that tomorrow is the last day. It makes me endlessly sad...I will be keeping in touch...rest assured.

~Caveman Excersize: SO EFFING AMAZING. I <3 it. Being supreme war leader was fun...though i will point out that i tried for peace to begin with...

~Runthroughs: I think the show is gonna be awesome. I'm super excited for tomorrow.

~That's about all...

A Visit to our Caveman Ancestors

Oh my goodness! The Caveman game was awesome! I almost wished we could have just continued it for the rest of the day, communicating like that, being mute and yet, letting our emotions flow. I started out observing and being scared; for a while I crept around, observing and being wary of those who observed me. But eventually I got really into it and it was so much fun. It was a surprisingly internal experience. It is amazing how easily and with what eagerness we slipped into the caveman persona. It suddenly became this world that was undeniable, and yet completely of our own making. It was amazing, and I hope to be able to do it again, even though I know we won't, but I can hope(Please Ian?!?)

Doing the costumed run thorugh today was really fun. I know it must have been boring for the 25th cast adn I'm sorry. But it was really helpful; the costume was just the icing on the cake and, for me, really completed my character. Here's hoping that tommorrow goes well! I can't believe we are so close to show!:)

Farewell my fellow Cave-dwellers!
<3
Kat

Ah. Our perverted minds...

Today was alot of fun, but just like everyday, I got extremely sad near the end. I might never see any of you again after Saturday! It's so sad! I'm going to miss seeing your bright faces in a circle around me! I'm going to miss being popcorn and listening to Ian rant. I've learned so much from this experience and I've had so muuuuch fun. I definitely want to come back next year! I hope you guys come back next year. I'm going to be really sad if you don't. ): I regret not getting to know every one of you over the last three weeks. Some people I barely got a chance to talk to and that's made me really sad.

The caveman exercise was absolutely hilarious and fun. At first, I wasn't sure what I was supposed to do. After we finally started moving around, it sort of clicked in my head. I have to say that it is extremely awkward dying. All of these people were touching me and I really wanted to open my eyes but I didn't! After being reincarnated, I guess I really wanted to eat Spencer. So we had this ongoing battle between us. At one point, I swear we were actually fighting and I can't lie...it was fun. Ha. And then George joined in and it was like they were trying to rape me or something but Matt swooped in and grabbed me. I spent the rest of the game trying to shove my shoe at Kayla's face in hopes of her coming to life again. (:
Ahhh. I can't believe TOMORROW is our show. Ahhh. That's like....22 hours from now!! Please, everyone, pray for my costume changes. I will need it.

I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE AFTERNOON REHEARSAL TOMORROW!!! I can't remember what it's called though. Italian? Vitalian? Vitali? Itali? I DON'T KNOW! But I know I'm excited for it. Wooo!!! :)
With lots of love,
Jenni.

The Flinstones better step aside

I'll admit that when Ian was first describing the caveman exercise and "taking us back in time" I thought it would be pretty silly. I figured I'd just have to pretend like I was all primal and feel stupid, but when we began I was surprised at how easily it was to adopt that lifestyle. The regular modern side of me was pushed to the back and I loved exploring the behaviors of people in society at it's base. I also realized that I am perhaps more calculating and power-hungry than I thought, which ties in nicely with Queen Elizabeth. Although it was for the good of the tribe.

Rehearsal today was kind of boring since I didn't have anything to do, but I did like watching the show. I'm pretty darn excited for tomorrow.

these shoes are $300. and can be used as weapons or food.

I have not posted in several days, this is partly due to lack of time, and mostly due to lack of effort. sorry ian.

Today was super fun. I enjoyed the caveman exercise alot. i believe that this excercise can only be played realisticaly by theatre people because only we know how to get in the moment and stayk in character. This excericise will be fun to use for my personal project i only hope that the people i will be working with are as mature as we are (lol). The shaman (sam) was so funny that i had trouble staying in character.

I cannot wait for tommorow!

I think we (with ian's guidance) will be ready by curtain tommorow night. cannot wait for italian run. See yall soon!

-Evan Close

I'll buck your ham.

The caveman exercise was a laughably spiritual experience for me. As lame as that sounds, it was fantastic. Everyone was so committed and mature and it was so intense that I actually was shaken up and kind of crying when we closed our eyes at the end. I was definitely more of an observer, but I learned so much. I hope that during the show I can let go of consciousness to that point, where I am just immersed in the world we've created. That is what it's all about and I really hope I can do it.

Four word summary of conservatory: you all are hilarious.

I'm wildly depressed that tomorrow is the last day. I can't believe it's been three weeks. I'm going to keep in touch to an incredibly annoying level and there is nothing any of you can do about it. Wahaha.

Spencer, I'm for sure converting to Buddhism. Or, rather, I'm adopting Buddhism. I'll send you a postcard from nirvana.

*Grunt*

I love the caveman exercise. Everything about it is awesome, especially when everyone is so serious about it and it become majorly intense. I think we can all say we got a few bruises. I talked about my journey as a cavewoman earlier, so I won't go into details.
As for dress rehearsal, I thought it was a little boring since it wasn't my cast, but I did have something to do being dresser and all. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't love you Jenni. :)

The Red Light...

only a couple of people will understand my title thing...

Today was rather stressful/fun/tiring. I enjoyed the caveman exercise very very much. At first I was like WHOA, but once everyone got into it it was very interesting. It is hard to communicate without words. The dress rehearsal went okay for me. I need to drink like 10 energy drinks, but I'm skipping rehearsal tonight so I will get some extra sleep and maybe that will help. I have to go over my cues...still. 

Also, Victoria and I are going to skip out on pizza tomorrow night and go to the Remedy Diner which is right down the street. They specialize in vegetarian food, but everyone is welcome to join us. :)

I love being a caveman!

Well, the title about says it all. The caveman exercise was beyond brilliant. I have never felt so far from reality in my life. The commitment to the exercise was so intense that the world outside seemed to disappear. I have to say that it was the best and most fun thing I have done as an actor; and mind you, I have done a lot of fun things. I would beg Ian to let us play it again; however, I understand the drain it would have if we were to perform later. Additionally, we wouldn't be as in the moment if we knew what to expect.

The run afterwards was smoothe-er, but at least it was only due to costumes. Guys, I wish this conservatory could just be my life, yet tomorrow will bring us to a close. I love you all, and I will always treasure the memories we've made. This has been a fantastic experience. Break a leg, 24 cast!

Ian needs to think before he speaks in front of us...

Today was fantastic. I loved the caveman exercise! Also I'm glad we got through a full tech and costume runthrough. Yay!

Okay I'm not talking all too much about today because I want to express how deeply saddened I am that this camp is almost over. The first day I came, I knew four of you. I am greatly pleased that I have had the opportunity to make 26 new friends (I hope my math is correct...30-4? yeah...that seems about right haha). I have loved working with everyone and I will probably cry tomorrow when we reinforce. I have enjoyed all of the time I have spent for the past three weeks in Burning Coal's theater. I want to thank you all for making my first time in this program spectacular and meaningful.

Ian, I want to thank you especially for putting up with all of my annoying questions (about my play and other things) and for teaching us all we need to know. Know that your teaching has not gone to waste. I have been a sponge and soaked up everything you have said and I will take all that I have learned and put it to good use. So, thank you. For everything.

This camp has become such a big part of my life and I'm truly going to miss you all. Everyone better come back next year so we can do another crazy version of a brilliant play. This is the first legit play I've been in and I have had a memorable and remarkable experiance doing it. Thanks to everyone for making my life a little less dreary. :)

:) No day but today :)
Lindsey Urena <3

The Fastest Post Ever

My internet is sketchy today so we're going to make this really speedy here...

-Lots of fun humor today, thank you everyone.
-Great work on tech, the lights and sound are AMAZING.
-Krispy Kreme?
-I'm sorry about all the screw ups- I am having confidence issues.
-I will see you all tomorrow.
-Lines/Cues/VOLUME!

Love,
Julia

P.S. I CAN DO THIS MS RASNICK!

tech day

tech day = crazy

Things that made me smile:
- our immaturity (specifically: the octopus and Victoria and Lindsey being on top)
- Deeeerby????
- discovering that privacy is overrated
- costume changing fails
- the coffin collapsing
- Victoria's mega slap XD
- the music

oh and Ian, I could potentially need more tickets, one of my friend's flaked out on me, and I asked 3 more friends to take his place, one of them I know for sure is coming... ANYWAY I could need anywhere between 5 - 7 tickets.

Fun fact:
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour.

Kristen

The Octopus is Coming!

So tech day went better than I kinda expected today. The coffee & donughts I ate really helped! There were definitely some interesting costume changes & stuff, but overall I thought it went well. The lighting looks awesome! Also, I wanted to apologize for my missed entrances. I promise I will listen even harder tomorrow and run faster and do whatever I need to do my part to make this show the amazing show I know it can be. You guys are all SO great and I've had so much fun working with you!!! Well, I'm off to go over my lines and cues one more time before I call it a night!
See you guys tomorrow :)

Thanks Ian.

Ian, I hope you're happy. I can't sleep because all of my cues, costumes, postitions, and basically everything related to Burning Coal is running through my head. Thanks so much :)
Just thought I'd say that since I'm up again.
Ahhh.

Oh sinner man, where you gonna run to?

Tech day went fabulously; lightboard commentary was interesting and it was very hot in the little offstage rooms.

I need to do a lot of character work in the next two days and get the hell out of my head when we're running. I'm still way too self-conscious to in the Richard world.

I can DO this, Ms Rasnick.

Sleeeeeeeep

Tech Rehearsals!

Today was actually quite good, at least that's what I thought. Costume runs were a little rough (Derby!) but I think they looked fabulous. And may I say... this precession music is totally and completely... perfect. It's just.. perfect. I think that's the only word that I can use to describe the music. I can just feel that this can only get better and better (knock on wood).


Highlights of the day:
- all the random inappropriate comments made today
- "Have you... not finished what you were going to say"
- anything Leo said
- random outbursts of laughing during the show


Oh and Ian, turns out I actually may still need the three tickets. Turns out people do love me. I'll let you know!

Jennie

Anything said by Leo is quoteworthy...

~Leo made me crack up at least 8 times today
~Tech is better with Ian running it
~I love in-show craziness...it's awesome
~Right way=Victoria & Lindsey on top

Important stuff...

~More people keep asking if they can come to the show...so I need yet ANOTHER ticket for Friday's showing...sorry.

Sorry, I can't. It's Tech Week.

We did Tech in one day. That's exciting. It definitely beats the 14 hour-untill-midnight run that we do at NCT. I wish that I had been able to see Kayla fighting in her evening gown, it sounds amusing. I enjoy being amused.

So, I hear that Victoria totally bitch-slapped Alex. Good thing that I don't hit very hard, otherwise there might be a problem. Still need to work on that slap though. Me an' Victoria should just spend some time practicing. (and now I have the image of the two of us, standing over Alex, taking turns to slap him)

I got a lot of typing done today- I'm almost done typing up the story! Yay! I'm just trying not to think about the 50,000 words I have to type up from my NaNoWriMo notebook. *shudders*

I think that the rehearsal went well, though I did miss a cue. Totally my own fault, so at least I know what I need to fix. Aka sharing amusing tales of failed guinness recond attempts is not an activity that should take place backstage when there are no speakers.

Oh- flashlights!! And pants! I'll go do that right now!!

Ok, back now.

So, the 'accursed and unquiet wrangling days' speech is still feeling really awkward, so I've been running it over and over, trying to think of different movements or inflections that I can do. Nothing's brilliant yet, but I'll keep at it. That's the only scene that I feel sort of off with now. And it's mostly just that part that doesn't quite click. I'll work it out though.

I may or may not have pastries tomorrow. One can never know. . .

- - Cat O'Grady =^.^=

p.s. Oh! I totally heard something different, but now, reading other peoples posts, I get it. I thought it was "Coffins right way = victory. And Lindsey on top." and it just wasn't making any sense to me! I mean, I got the humor, but not what Ian was actually trying to say. This is much more sensical. Not much better, but at least sensical. Is that a word? I know that nonsensical is, so. . .? Oh well!

Tickets

Also, I might need more then my 5 tickets. More like...7?

I will let you know ASAP. The last ticket wanters are very late minute, but I will let you know soon. 

Remember everything you're supposed to remember.

I thought today was going to be HORRIBLE, but it wasn't. I like the way Ian does tech, it is much less complicated. I wasn't feeling so well, so I found my energy and character slipping away from me scene by scene. I don't have much to say other then the fact that I'm super proud of us for accomplishing what we've accomplished and I can't wait for these final screws to be put into place [what?].

See you all tomorrow!

unfortunate costume changes.

Okay for some reason I have not blogged all week, actually I have no excuse. It just slipped my mind. I really can't believe this, I don't know why it happened and won't let it happen again.

Okay but anyway today was lots of fun, a bit disastrous but fun. =] Oh tech day.... where did that music come from, was it from Twilight? Anyway it was creepy (in a good way). 

So the dress is finished and I will be bringing it in tomorrow (don't worry Chloe it's hemmed so it can be taken down easily). Kristen can you please bring in shoes for me? thanks. 

About the costume changes, I just thought I'd touch on this, I know that the mistakes are bad but they were pretty funny. Katie stuffing her head in the sleeve of her Archbishop robe, and Jonathan being the prince dressed as Derby then changing  the second before we need to be on.

Well as fun as today was, we have a lot of work to do and only two more days to do it. Friday and Saturday are coming closer. But of course we can do it. =] It's all coming together so beautifully! Everyone is doing such a good job, you are all amazing actors. 

Lots of love,

~nORaH~

Tickets!

Hey, so I am extraordinarily sorry that I did not come talk to anyone earlier about tickets, but my eccentric family and unorganized friends finally gave me the final head count! I would love to steal eight tickets if we have enough! If not, that's fine!

Victoria

Immaturity (1) Ian (0)

Tech Day went far better than I could have hoped, and everybody is doing amazing work. The lighting looks great and by the way, the music is phenomenal. Ian do you know if you could make some of the songs available as an mp3 to the cast? Though some entrances and cues were a little off, I thought today went very well, and even in the times we messed it up it worked with the "I wish thou would show up on time" and "DEEEEEERBY!" Good on everyone for getting through tech, and I can't wait to wear my costume again!

Right way= Victoria and Lindsey on top- the product of my shorthand version of Ian's notes

Today was fantastic. It was surprisingly fun to take down notes and be Ian's scribe. The music for the show is SO cool! Everything down to the lights just exudes creepy. I absolutely love this show; now if only we could run it without a hitch. Honestly, though, I feel like the art, and this play is a work of art, is spectacular; and with a little help from memorized lines, Richard III will take the audience's breath away.

Running the show in costume brought the play to life even more despite the jams it may have caused. I am so proud of everything that we have accomplished, and I am honored to be part of such a talented ensemble of actors. I can't wait for the cavemen exercise tomorrow! I love you all!

*high pitched squeel* Derbyyy??

Today was funner (I don't think that's a word...) than I imagined it would be! Doing a full tech run was exciting! It was really amazing to see what the show will look like when its totally finished, of course everything still needs to be polished and whatnot...but overall I enjoyed today as a whole! Everything that we screwed up on was funny and that made my life.

I can't believe it's already Wednesday!! I'm so sad that this week is almost over! :( I am going to feel lost without this camp in my life and without all of you. You all make me smile.

Caveman exercise tomorrow...no idea what that is...but I am ready to find out! Can't wait to see everyones smiling faces bright and early!

:) No day but today :)
Lindsey

Deeeeeerrrrby. Deeeeeeeerby. Derby!! DERBY??? DERBY!!?

TECHHHH DAY :)

So this morning, I swear everyone flocked out in their cars to torture me. I absolutely hate that stop on Peace St, coming off of Capital. After STC today, I got into a lovely conversation about the old days. Anyone who knows me, knows I am obsessed with anything related to the time period between 1920 & 1960. I am absolutely enthralled. Well, today I got a chance to look through some very old photographs. (: ahhh. looove.

Today was so fun! I really enjoyed tech day. The music is creepy and perfect and...I don't have words to describe it. Am I the only one who thought of Twilight?? Ha. I am uber excited for Friday!
Costume changes. Ahh. Dreadful costume changes. I am sooo sorry!! To everyone I had to ask for help and to Evan for holding you up during the citizen scene and to Cat. I'm SORRY!! I'm going to try to figure out an easier way to change!
My throat was really dry during the whole run through today. I'm bringing water tomorrow.
I thought it was funny how no one really cares about privacy anymore. HECK with it!
Thank you to everyone who allowed me to interview them today! You guys rock! Thank you Julia for that piece of doughnut. You rock too! And Sam!! I am going to place you in one of those hefty garbage bags and take you home! You rock!!

I will not get my gun stuck in my sleeve now. However, if it happens again, DON'T WORRY! Just because I'm stuck, doesn't mean I can't shoot!
I'm going to eat some CHOCOLATE icecream.
I love all of you guys and will see you tomorrow!
&& Jennifer.

Richard III: Uncomfortably Close

Hello loves!

Today was brilliant, I always enjoy running through the show in it's entirty. I definatley agree with Ian that it can be helpful to make a cheat sheet for your entrances, I made one, and I never would have remembered any of them without it. But I think the best thing about today was actually getting to watch. Always being on stage, I never get to actually see what it looks like; and it looks AWESOME from where I was sitting!! I'm so excited for dresss tommorrow and, more importantly, for the show! We have two days till opening night!!! Get pumped guys!!!

Love<3<3
Kat

It's Late

Hello Everyone!

Story of today- it is late and I want to go to bed but I promised myself I'd post. Stop making promises to yourself (and others) and you can go to sleep at a decent time.

Today, the swim meet was awful. We were right up there with them until breastroke, at which point they either kicked it up a notch and we didn't- or something happened. But I mean, after backstroke I believe the lead they had was about four points. Take that team with 200+ more members than my team! Also, the seniors had their last meet and I'm really sad. I'm going to miss them and I feel like that is why the meet deserved a paragraph. But sorry- mini rant there.

The morning today was fun- the stage combat was good but I was kind of awful at it. I also don't get much use out of it because of the fact that my character would rather duel with words. Yes, I did just write that. Now, other than that I really enjoyed punching Ian over Chloe's left shoulder.... and I'm sure Chloe enjoyed punching the air conditioning.

Rehearsal was good- the lobby was really fun. I had my first chance to get up and do things without a binder in my hand. I knew my lines but I didn't really get a chance to DO anything with that knowledge until today... I discovered I'm solid on them but not comfortable with them... a professional practices until she can't get it wrong- that would be me, hopefully. So my biggest challenge right now is lines. I'm not so keen on Margaret's character right now- she seems more angry and jaded and occasionally even cruel, rather than crazy. Unless something magical comes to me in the next day or two, I believe she'll be staying angry, jaded, and occasionally cruel Margaret.

The lobby was loads of fun, thanks everyone for making the day good. Kayla has some funky glasses... or whoever's those were.

Love,
Julia

We Should Feed Megan Fox That Burrito Kristen Mentioned.

Today was glorious (yes I do dream of jumpin' like a Jedi), and I guess my plan to not laugh failed again, but that's okay. I definately cannot wait to get into costume for a run tomorrow afternoon, and I have found several (though not all) tech runs to be enlightening experiences, so I'm hopeful about Hell Day.

Love to all.

Tuesday

So, I liked learning all the stage combat techniques and had fun, but I'm afraid I'm kind of awful at it. haha
I didn't like Olivia telling me she was sick and then breathing on my face :(
I liked the food Sam made for us.
I didn't like stuttering on the tiny line I have as messenger 4, I'm going to go over it one more time before I go to sleep.
I liked having index cards telling me where to go when, but I didn't like not being able to read them and get to my place fast enough...I'm still working on that one.
I'm excited to do the whole show in costume tomorrow. Everybody drink caffine so we'll have energy! :)

Fighting, Baked Goods and Piano

Fight choreography was awesome today, I especially enjoyed Mat's dreams about being able to jump like a Jedi. I really enjoyed the piano jam session, even though it took me far to long to figure out the start of Somewhere Only We Know. I am super pumped for tech tommorow and am ready to bring chocolate. Lets Do This!

O DANG O SHOOT part 2

sorry my computer posted the title before i could even write anything dang you computer!!!! $#(%@$(#*&%(@#$#&%P@($&%P@!!!!!! Pardon moi french!!!

Today was sooo much fun except I'm very sad that this camp will be over soon which makes me extremely upset. :( The punching was really funnn today becuase me and Katie started making a big joke about it!!!

Thank you all for making this camp that much better,

LOVE YOU ALLLLLL,

Anastatiå

O DANG O SHOOT

Onomatopoeia (slap, crash, bang)

Today made me happy. I felt very 'clicked' and 'flowing' today. Maybe it was just because yesterday was a Monday, or maybe it was those scene, but regardless, today was much, much better.

I'm so bummed out, because I really wanted to make cupcakes tonight. But, it usually takes me several hours because I make everything from scratch, including the frosting, and then have to add cleaning time on top of that. And I am very severely frightened of what will happen if I 'leave it until tomorrow' because that never ends well . Not that I don't do it, my parents just tend to get home before me. But, I didn't get home until 7:30- and I'd like to sleep.

Sorry, again, about not posting until so late, I really need to stop doing that. I spent most of today trying (and ultimately failing) to hook up my laptop to my TV, so that I could watch my new iTunes obtained Torchwood on a decent sized screen. I was running lines while I did this too, which probably looked really silly.

"My accursed womb, the bed of death!" coming from behind the tv set, while the picture keeps going in and out.

We learned fight choreography! Hooray for beating people up! Uh, wait, that didn't come out right. You heard nothing!


Lindsey and I had fun, speculating about a stage-fighter trying to get into a bar fight and just totally failing to adjust.


I probably need to work on that slap a bit more with Alex, because I don't think that could have gotten any more awkward looking.


But other then that, I thought today went great. I felt much better about how I did today then how I did yesterday. Yay!

- - Cat O'Grady =^.^=

Tuesday

Today was a fun-filled day.

Things that made me happy:
- stage combat, I definitely need to work on it more, but it's very fun
- the discussion of Megan Fox
- Leo's dream involving me drowning and then coming back to life, also Leo saying that Megan Fox "isn't his type"
- Leo likes his girls with GIRTH and OOOMPH!!!!
-the massage line

Oh and everyone don't forget about the, the THING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and Ian, I'm just reminding you that I need 5 tickets for saturday night :D.

Fun Fact:
The world's largest burrito weighed 4,217 lbs.

Kristen

Lord, beer me strength

Today's stage combat was mainly exciting because Alex and I got to exchange violent acts. The stage slap was definitely difficult and rather frustrating because it was difficult to me, but I liked working on it. The push and the punch were quite entertaining.

Ian, you have made a huge mistake by bringing out the piano. When Sam's not making me feel inferior, I will most likely be jammin.

Speaking of Sam's piano, dayum. But I knew this already, he plays constantly and I constantly am envious of the goings-on. The lemon bar things were also tasty.

Polishing etc was good today, but I really hope my voice comes back tomorrow. I feel like my vocal chords and your ears are both bleeding because I sound so ridiculous.

MIDNIGHT BOWLING SATURDAY AFTER STRIKE? We should get a plan together if this is serious. I'm serious. Seriously.

Ian, I need six tickets. I think that's for sure. Sorry it keeps fluctuating.

Megan Fox needs to gain weight, right?

There Are Worse Things I Could Do...

Then Punch All Of You....
haha. I'm just kidding (kinda). I just got back from Grease rehearsal and had to sing that today so it is stuck in my head. :)

Anyhow,
Today was good. It kinda felt like the whole day went by pretty slowly though. The stage combat was fun, but, (like basically everyone else said), I felt like we could've done a lot more because we spent a lot of time doing the same things. Although, I do pack a pretty mean stage punch. (Just saying...).

Oh, polishing. How loverly you are. It is always interesting, that's for sure.

Tomorrow will most definitely be Hell Day. I apologize in advance for any yelling that may come out of me. Sometimes tech week makes me crazy. I don't know why, it just happens. Also, I hope I can go to the store in the morning and get some chocolate, because I know I will be needing some.

Lastly, these past two weeks have been wonderfullllll and I look forward to these last three days :(

Lindsey.

I'm going to copy Kayla's style of journaling today...

Things I liked Today:
~Leo's taste in women... "Ummph and Girth!"
~Creeping on Kristen with Kayla
~Ian falling and almost killing himself and Rebah
~Stage combat shenanigans with John.

Things that are important:

~I may need an extra two tickets for the 24th...if that’s cool

(Insert Funny Title Here)

Why do people walk IN the road? Really people?? REALLY? This is the second time I have almost mauled someone over who was walking down my lane. They make sidewalks!!
I was really worried today that I wasn't going to be able to talk. Last night I literally couldn't swallow (except for icecream, I could eat that ;) However, my throat improved throughout the day.

I want to thank Jerome Davis for letting me interview him. All I need is a few more interviews and I will be completely happy :) I want to thank Sam for making lemon bars. YUM <3

I took some pictures of rehearsal today. I'll post them on facebook. I hate my camera. I really hope it gets ran over or something. :)

Stage Combat. Really awkward. Spencer is a crazy partner.

&& I'm really excited for tomorrow. I realize that I will probably regret this; however, I can't wait. Costumes and props and lights and everything...i'm nervous and excited. haha. I don't know if anyone else got that.

Non-alcoholic champagne! Woo. Oh Ian, I lied to you. I need 6 tickets for Friday (and 5 for Saturday).

Looooooooooove,
Jenni

Oh Stage Combat...

Well this morning was lots of fun because of the stage combat we got to do. Me and Katharine were partners and it was great. The chest naps were a little awkward and slightly painful but that was okay. After a while it got a little tedious and painful from getting hit or holding your arm out forever, but otherwise it was fun. Polishing was still good because all of you are so amazing and talented and I can tell that this show is going to be great! I'll see you all tomorrow!

Jennie

Try the C!!!!

Highlights of the day:

• Going to Starbucks with Alex and Hillary. That espresso definitely made my day.
• Talking about random stuff with Lindsey and Andy. The duchess being an alcoholic and smoker- yes. With a raspy voice- yes. Not being good at combat- oh yes. Oh I love this.
  
• Playing Hangman. The letter C is magic.
• Continuing to creep out Kristin with George. "Hello poppit... do you want to be dead?"
• Everyone trying on my sunglasses.
  
• Leo drawing maps from Lord of the Rings and asking Matt questions about it. haha- that all definitely went over my head.
• "I thought your were talking about drugs." Love you Jenni.
• Me and Chloe failing at entering.
  
• Failing at slapping Matt.
  
• The love I have for all of you. ♥

Girth and Umph

So this morning was challenging. Apparently I stink at the whole "don't actually hurt the other person" part of stage combat. Although I did like how giggly we were while throwing punches. I just wish Queen Elizabeth could open up a big can of whoop-ass on Richard at some point. It would be fierce.

Polishing today was alright. Except for when Kayla and I thought we were about to go on, but there kept being delays and we finally got our entrance and Ian was all, "Okay let's back that up again". My soul died a little. But I did feel better about getting SOMETHING done in the lobby. Well, maybe just a tiny little something.

As Olivia said, y'all better watch out for what we have up our sleeves for Friday.

OH SHOOT, GURL!

Bring Chocolate tommorrow!!! And an update on tickets!

Ah tommorrow is tech day, or Hell day, whichever you choose to call it. What fun!

As for today, it was fun. Polishing can be slow, but it will always pay off in the end, so we must march on. Learning the stage fighting was fun, although I'm not the best at it. But my days are always fun thanks to you guys:) Thanks again to Sam who once again brought in baked goods. You guys really know the way to my heart:) See you guys tommorrow!

<3 Kat

p.s. I now KNOW I will need 5 tickets. Thanks!

You could see the trail of blood and weave...

Today was hysterically fun!!! I rather enjoyed the stage combat stuff because Kayla and Andy and I just stood around talking about random stuff and how the Dutchess of York should be a smoker and an alcoholic...ha! Rehersal today was fun as well. The lobby was fun. And I also loved Ian yelling 'Margaret??' in a high pitched voice when I forgot my cue (thanks to George and Norah, I might add).

I am so so so so so so so (times the amount of people Richard kills during the show) sad that this is our last week together!! I want to go ahead and say that it has been absolutely fantastic working with each and every one of you and I'm going to go ahead and warn you that I most likely will cry on Friday. So beware.

That is all I have to share with the world today...see you all tomorrow! Bring chocolate...its tech time.

:) No day but today :)
Lindsey

P.S. IAN! THERE HAVE BEEN SOME TICKET COMPLICATIONS...RIGHT NOW I THINK I STILL NEED FIVE, BUT THIS MAY CHANGE. I KNOW FOR SURE THAT I WILL EITHER NEED FIVE, FOUR, OR THREE...BUT WE'LL SEE! AND I'LL LET YOU KNOW IF ANYTHING CHANGES. THANKS!

I did not enjoy this morning as much as others did. I found it to be useless because I am not doing any violence in the show. [This sounds really pessimistic, but I think things were just boring because I wasn't feeling well]. I guess I could use this knowledge for future fight choreography things. It was just very repetitive and it got monotonous. I liked the girl that was teaching us, but there's a lot of us and she had to check with every single one of us. 

Rehearsal was nice, and I'm really excited. I need to solidify my lines and cues so I can stop interrupting Alex and walking on stage like I'm clueless. :) I can't wait until Chloe and I pump up our character in the traditional run. OH DANG OH SHOOT.

Megan Fox

Tuesday- stage combat followed by polishing...........................

So here I am eating Goldfish while I type, and what do I find on the back of the package but this: "Seeing things in DIFFERENT ways can be HELPFUL when trying to solve problems".....What?!! (A) since when do Goldfish have problems and (B) this is a freakin' pack of Goldfish!

Anyways, I suppose Pepperidge Farm has become a house of philosophy AND creator of cheesy fish- go figure. As for today's class, stage combat is always fun; however, we did so many repetitions that my hand looked like a baboon's hide..ouch. The polishing in the evening definitely went a lot smoother, and I completely agree with Ian that we have done the impossible. I think that alone deserves a standing ovation.

Tickets

Hello all!

Ian, I will be needing about five tickets for Saturday night. I can't wait for the show. If for some reason I need more ( which I doubt) I will contact you personally.

Thanks
Leo

If you had a friend who was a tightrope walker...

Today was pretty awesome. John Gully was cool...but the excersizes we did weren't my favorite. Maybe because there's a bit of truth to what he said...I do tend to act with my head a little much, but I'm workin on it. Anyways I thought polishing went well today, and I thoroughly enjoyed my death scene...and also tormenting Kristen with Kayla.

PS: I may need 6 tickets for the 24th.

Tickets

I need 4 tickets for Friday night and 4 tickets for Saturday night.

I thought that what we learned today was interesting and useful for improving one's acting, and I thought the exercises were important, but they weren't my favorite. I guess I just didn't get as into it as some people...I felt kinda like I was doing something wrong because I was just sitting there repeating the whole time. I thought everyone did really well being off-book today, I was really stressed because I'm horrible at remembering things, but I made myself notecards of all my entrances & exits (& who I am when I enter) and that really helped...I only missed one entrance! haha. So anyway, today I thought went pretty well overall & I can't wait till tomorrow! See you guys then :)

tickets

Spencer Bloom

6 tickets, Jackson would like to go twice to see Matt Mollenkopf on Saturday night and make fun of him.

6 tickets.

thank you

Oh, where is my DS?

Sorry that this is posted so late! I've been scouring the house for my DS. At least I have not yet resorted to 'French' which seems to be the theme for the day.

Today was fun, I find the repatition excercise to be interesting, at the very least. Well, once on gets into it, when it's just mechanical repatition, not so much.

I also liked polishing. Though, I do think I'll be bringing my laptop again tomorrow, since it did get a bit dull today.

On a side note, I think that I'm missing something with my character. I'm not sure what it is, exactly it just doesn't flow properly, like it does with most of my roles. Even when I played the sense of the creepy stalker robot girl, there was still that click, that sense that I wasn't acting. I haven't gotten that yet, and I'm not really sure how to do that.

At some parts, it feels like I am 'in' the character, the lines just don't click right, and that's what makes it feel off, but I think that I just need to work on it somemore. So yeah, that kinda made today less fun for me, just because I can't stand feeling like I'm 'off' on something. I like clicking and flowing, it makes me happy. This is more of a awkward zombie clunking shuffle then anything.

It's sort of like writing, in a way, there are days where it all just flows, and there are days that it barely clunks onto the page. So, I guess I should just look at it in the same way- perservere and practice (well, that's kinf of obvious, but still). Hopefully it was a Monday thing, and not a me-thing.

So, that's my day.

- - Cat O'Grady =^.^=

p.s. Ian, bring notes!

p.s.2. I think that I'll need 7 tickets, ish. If possible.

There's a snake in my boot...

Working with John Gully was incredibly; and Sam, you were a phenomenal partner. I learned a lot about reacting and the natural connection you can form with someone else just by listening and responding. Alex, sorry about our communication breakdown. Actually, Sam, I should apologize to you to for mediating that mess. However, that was most likely a learning experience as well. We'll figure it out eventually.

The music discussion at lunch was great, I've been waiting for that to happen. I'm surprised that some of the guys like Regina Spektor, and I don't feel bad making gender stereotypes like that after being around some of you...

The Mitch Hedberg discussion was also wildly entertaining, and Demetri Martin as well. Now would be a good time to mention that I am actually probably in love with Bo Burnham. I mean, for real.

Also, everyone was apparently smoking crack cocaine during today's rehearsal. What you all do on your weekend time is none of my business, but some people appear to not handle that level of serotonin well (Leo) and I was, at several points in time, frightened for my sanity. I think Kayla was doing splits at one point.

All in all, one of the more hilarious days and certainly one of my favorites.

Oh and Julia, the glasses were mainly to cover up the fact that I somehow seem to have acquired a mild black eye over the weekend and I have no clue how, as well as an attempt to distract you from the sunburn that is covering my entire body including my eyelids. But maybe if I don't complain about it, I won't get skin cancer. Not a very safe bet to make, probably. I also seem to have lost my voice and have begun squeaking when I don't speak loudly enough. Hooray, weekends?

However. I am continuing to discover new things about my character and my intentions. I'm also slightly frightened about Ms. Rasnick coming but so excited.

And that, my lord, is all I have to say.

-Hillary

Pardonnez mon français

The title says "Pardon my French" - IN FRENCH!!!! tee hee ^_^

Things that made me happy
- John Gulley and the Meisner exercises
- our lovely language :D
- ello poppet!
- George's shirt pocket
- Richard III - homeless style!

Fun fact of the day:
The ancient Egyptians trained baboons to wait on tables.

Kristen

Tickets etc.

Working with John Gully was awesome today, and I had a lot of fun with the repetition excercise. Now I know that Hillary has a Princeton T-Shirt, and all the things that come with it. Also, Alex I don't think that your shoes are dingy. Woohoo on everyone for being off book, all the scenes are looking really promising and it's really coming together. I love my charachter, especially when he gets to say essentially "You know that thing, that thing that we were talking about, about killing those people or convincing them to join our side, ok just do that now." 

I know I need two tickets, but I might need as many as five. Sorry to be so ambiguous.

Gloves for the ladies

Girls- just so you know if you need long gloves don't bother with the mall. Claire's doesn't have them anymore, nor any other store. You can order them off Amazon if you need.

Now moving on to today. John Gulley was a hoot, especially because he talked like a sailor. I found his style of language very freeing. Oh yeah, and he was a good teacher and all, too. I'd done a form of the repetition exercise before, but he made it seem more useful. I'd like to try the talkie listenie one, too.

I don't know what it is, but the lobby just does something to us. I found rehearsing there makes our group much more- shall we say- experimental. We really play around with the space and the dialogue. Yeah- that's it.