SF State: Department of Theatre Arts updates

Revised department office hours for Fall 2009

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:21:15 -0700

Current office hours (as of September 14, 2009):

Monday and Friday: 10am - 11am, 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday: 10am - 11am, 1pm - 3pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 10am - 12pm

Lockers Available in the College of Creative Arts

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:20:14 -0700

Tired of carrying books and stuff around campus?

Did you know that the Creative Arts and Fine Arts buildings both have lockers you can rent by the semester? Lockers start at $25.00 per semester.

You can purchase your locker online or visit the box office in the Creative Arts Building. The box office will be open from 10 am - 4pm Tuesday - Friday the first week of school and then Monday - Friday 12 - 4pm .Visit the box office or call 415-338-7748 if you have any questions.

AUDITION: MA Thesis Project "Late: A Cowboy Song"

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:53:17 -0700

Late: a Cowboy Song
By Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Olivia Cowell

Where & When:
Tuesday, August 25th 6:30-9:00pm
Wednesday, August 26th 6:30-8:00pm
Callbacks will be held Wednesday, August 26th 8:00-9:00pm

Audition times may be reserved by contacting the director (see contact information
below), otherwise auditions will be held on a first come, first to audition basis.
Auditions will be held at 1105 G. Street, Napa (Fireside Room, Napa
Community SDA Church)

Performances will take place at the Sonoma Community Center Backstage Theatre.
October 2nd, 4th, 9th, and 10th.

What to Prepare:
Auditions will consist of a cold read of the script.
If you are a singer, please have a 1 ½ minute song in any style of music that best
showcases your voice and range. An accompanist will be provided, but be prepared
to sing acappella.

What to Bring: Your most current acting resume. A list of any dates of conflict.

Roles Available:
Mary- (Woman in her mid-20s to early 30s). Mary is a voice of query throughout
the play. Always in love. Struggles with self-identity, and toils with making
decisions for herself. Married to Crick.
Red- (Woman in her mid-20s to early 30s). A female cowboy. Displays quiet
confidence, lives alone at a country horse stable. She has a very straightforward
approach to life. She sings “campfire cowboy-esque” songs.
Crick- (Man in his mid-20s to early 30s). Mary’s husband. Crick displays the most
obvious emotions. Sensitive. Loves art, and his wife.

Late: A Cowboy Song is a tragi-comedy in two acts. Set in a version of Pittsburg, during an unspecified
time the three characters introduce us to three very different ideas of happiness. Focusing on topics of
what is socially “acceptable”, the magical realism of the play embodies all the wonderment and flaws that
make us human.

Playwright Sarah Ruhl has been honored with many awards including the MacArthur Foundation
Fellowship in 2006, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2005, Susan Smith Blackburn Award in 2004. She is
one of the most renowned and unique voices of contemporary playwrights today.

For more information, or to reserve an audition time please contact director
Olivia Cowell via email at: ocowell@sfsu.edu.

AUDITION: Henry IV

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:21:51 -0700

September 9-12 – Auditions for Henry IV, Luigi Pirandello’s tale of lucidity and madness, illusion and reality, art and life

Auditions will be held in the Studio Theatre

Sign Ups and Copies of the text are located in the Theatre Department office CA 103.

If you have questions contact Mohammad Kowsar mksr@sfsu.edu or Meghann Dubie meghann.dubie@gmail.com

The Theatre Arts Department-Wide Meeting

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:53:45 -0700

Sept. 3, 1-2 PM, Little Theatre

This is our annual get together meeting with faculty, staff, and theatre major students. In the first half of the meeting, the faculty and staff introduce themselves, announce upcoming events and productions, etc. In the 2nd half, the Players Club will meet the students.
We have budgetary crises, and major changes are taking place in the department. All the Theatre Major/Minor students are required to attend this important meeting.

Theatre Arts Office looking for Work Study Student

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:57:39 -0700

The Theatre Arts Office is looking for students to work in the office for the month of September, with the possibility of working the whole semester.

We are only hiring students who have been awarded Work Study. If you have not been awarded work study, but would like to know more about it, please talk to your financial aid adviser.

Preference is given to Theatre Arts Juniors and Seniors with experience working in an office environment, on campus, for the College of Creative arts or for the Department of Theatre Arts. Freshmen and sophomores are welcome to apply. The office is especially interested students who have large blocks of time available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

We are looking for people with good time management skills, self starters, can work well with little to no supervision, have good communication skills, and enjoy working with the public.

Students must have experience with:
- Outlook, Word, Excel, and Google Calendars
- Experience with a multi-line phone system a plus
- Copy Machines
- The University Website, University Policy

The pay is $9.50 an hour, up to 10 hours a week available. Please apply TODAY in the Theatre Arts Office.

If you have questions please call or email Claire Rice.
Theatre@sfsu.edu
415/338-1341

Department Scholarship/ Awards Ceremony Thursday May 14 1pm

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:18:15 -0700

Be there to find out the recipients of the Theatre Arts Department Scholarships and Awards and support your fellow students!

Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:10:50 -0800

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation has begun accepting applications for the 2008-2009 Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship and once again this year, we will be awarding three $10,000 scholarships to students looking to pursue careers in Children's Media in the fields of either Production of Original Content or Research.

The following link provides details for the scholarships:
www.emmysfoundation.org ;

When are auditions?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:03:13 -0700

Auditions for Fall shows are usually at the end of Spring semester. Auditions for Spring shows are usually at the end of Fall semester. The department usually sends out department emails to announce auditions, as well as posting announcements around the department and posting an announcement on the News section of the Theatre Arts Department web site.

Can anyone audition for shows?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:06:07 -0700

Any currently enrolled SF State student is welcome to audition for the Mainstage shows as long as there is no prerequisite class needed to participate.

How do I check out props for more than one day?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:09:09 -0700

If you need your props for multiple days it is your responsibility to make sure they locked up in a safe room overnight and during the day. If the Prop Shop Supervisor does not think the space you have arranged to use is adequate you will not be allowed to take the props.

How do I pick up the props I selected?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:09:56 -0700

You may only pick up props during open hours. Check the schedules online or posted all over the shop and stores entry doors.

Once you check in with the Prop Shop Supervisor or Attendant(s) you may go to storage to find and/or pull your props.

You must return your rental form to an Attendant to get signed out.

Is there a deadline for returning checked out items to the Prop Shop?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:10:38 -0700

Props must be returned no later than one hour before closing on your scheduled check in date.

What is the procedure for returning checked out items to the Prop Shop?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:11:14 -0700

Check in with an Attendant. Do not put props back without doing so.

Report any props that were broken during rental to the Prop Shop Attendant. Please do not restock broken props.

You must return your props exactly where you found them, or where an Attendant tells you to. If you do not remember where you got them from, ask us. (See “Loss of privileges” below.)

If you are not be able to return props on the day arranged with the Shop Supervisor, call us during our hours and notify us.

Can I modify a prop I've checked out?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:12:42 -0700

The altering of props is not allowed without prior consent of the Prop Shop Supervisor.

Someone broke a prop I checked out. Why am I being asked to pay for it?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:13:40 -0700

The person who signed the rental agreement form is responsible for all damages. If a Prop is broken because of rental neglect, the Prop Shop Supervisor may decide on one of the following:

The Renter replaces the prop
The Renter reimburses the Prop Shop for a dollar amount set by the Prop Shop Supervisor
The renter comes to the shop by arrangement with the Prop Shop Supervisor for instruction on how to repair the prop in a “prop-er” fashion.

The final decision is that of the Prop Shop Supervisor.

I forgot to check in with a Prop Shop supervisor. Why did I lose my rental privileges?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:15:43 -0700

The Prop Shop Supervisor can revoke your rental privileges for any of these reasons:

Not checking in with Prop Shop Attendant when returning/picking up props
Leaving props in a hallway, in the shop, or in a place they do not belong
Not returning props on your scheduled date or at all
Gaining access to the Prop Shop while it is closed. You may only be in the storage area during hours and while an attendant is on duty
Using something other than masking tape to mark props
Breaking props without compensating the Prop Shop
Altering props without prior consent of Prop Shop Supervisor
Taking props we specifically told you were off limits
Being rude or disrespectful to the Shop Attendants

I am not affiliated with SF State. Can I rent or borrow items from the Prop Shop?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:14:40 -0700

The Prop Shop offers rentals to local production companies, schools, and non-profit organizations. All normal Prop Shop Rules apply, with the following exceptions:

A weekly charge for all Prop rentals will be applied:

Production Companies - $20 pr/wk for the first 10 items, $40 pr/wk for up to 20 items, etc.
Schools and Non-Profit Organizations - $10 pr/wk for the first 10 items, $20 pr/wk for up to 20 items, etc.

Payment is due the day you pick up your props, payable by check to SFSU Prop Shop.

If Props are kept for longer period of time than previously agreed, the amount due for the number of extra weeks of rental is required at the time of Prop Return.

Can I check out Mainstage props?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:09:29 -0700

Major Production (Mainstage) Props are off limits. It is up to the discretion of the Prop Shop Attendant as to which items are Major Production items. Please ask if you are uncertain about which props those are.

What are the rules for using the Prop Shop?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:07:51 -0700

The first rule of the Prop Shop is that you must always check in with the Prop Shop Supervisor or Attendants. If they have stepped out for a minute, you must wait until they return. There are no exceptions.

Please help keep the Prop Shop a clean and workable resource. If any area of the Prop Shop becomes too messy to maneuver in, that area will be closed off and no one will be allowed to use it until the Prop Shop Supervisor re-opens it.

How do I check out an item from the Prop Shop?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:34:56 -0700

Fill out a Property Rental Request (PDF) form and submit it to the Prop Shop Supervisor.

How do I contact the Prop Shop?

lmauricio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:05:20 -0700

E-mail: torben@torpsmith.net
Phone Number: (415) 338-1777

I'm an undergraduate, who is my Theatre Arts Adviser?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:59:11 -0700

Undergraduate Advisers are broken down by Emphasis:

Technical Emphasis - Advisers assigned by area of interest
Lighting Design Joan Arhelger arhelger@sfsu.edu
Production Management Nicole Mitchell nicmitch@sfsu.edu
Stage Management Nicole Mitchell nicmitch@sfsu.edu
Costume Design Todd Roehrman roehrman@sfsu.edu
Technical Direction Kim Schwartz ks@sfsu.edu
Scene Design John Wilson jbwilson@sfsu.edu

Playcrafting and Dramaturgy Roy Conboy rconboy@sfsu.edu
Popular Theatre Joel Schechter jschech@sfsu.edu

Performance Emphasis - Advisers are assigned by student's last name
ABC + I Carols Baron cbaron@sfsu.edu
DEFGH + J Barbara Damashek damashek@sfsu.edu
MNOP+K Bill Peters bpeters@sfsu.edu
QRS + L Jo Tomalin jtomalin@sfsu.edu
TUVWXYZ Rhonnie Washington rhonnie@sfsu.edu

Theatre Arts Minors Rhonnie Washington rhonnie@sfsu.edu

You can set up an advising appointment by emailing your adviser.

If you need advising for General Education contact the Advising Center, ADM 212, (415) 338-2101

AUDITION: Vinegar Tom

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:42:03 -0700

The Spring 2010 Musical Production of VINEGAR TOM will be held in the fall.

NO AUDITION TIME OR DATE HAVE YET BEEN SET.

Auditions will require a 1 minute contemporary monologue, a song. Please bring sheet music or accompanying instrument.
**Dialect proficiency will be a plus.

This project will require commitment for the full Spring semester.

This project was developed in the S09 Musical Playthings class with play and lyrics by Caryl Churchill and Original Music and direction by Barbara Damashek .

This is a feminist work concerning the 17th century Witch Hysteria in England. It has a Play within a Play structure and a Brechtian Chorus that comments on the action through song.

**Churchill specifies that no character in the 17th century play may sing. Therefore the lead characters are technically not required to do so. However, all the music is created by the Ensemble Chorus. At and some point EVERYONE will participate in the choral element of the work with singing, movement and/or instrumentation.

There are 6 or 7 women’s roles
And 6 or 7 male roles
Plus the chorus ensemble.

The play can be found
- in the Routledge Press edition of CHURCHILL: Plays: Volume One.
- At Samuel French On-Line http://www.samuelfrench.com/store/product_info.php/products_id/1595
- At the SF Public Library http://sflib1.sfpl.org/search~S1?/XVinegar+Tom&SORT=D/XVinegar+Tom&SORT=... 1%2C5%2C5%2CB/frameset&FF=XVinegar+Tom&SORT=D&1%2C1%2C
- Copies are also available for check out at the Theatre Arts Office

AUDITION: Musical Theatre Workshop

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:41:42 -0700

Friday, August 28th 12-4pm In Studio Theatre

Please bring: 1 minute contemporary monologue, A song with sheet music, And a resume (if you have it).

Sign up for an audition time in the theatre arts office, ca103. If you were accepted into this class in the Spring audition cycle, please sign up for a slot anyway; put an asterisk next to your name and be sure to stop by and check in with me during your time slot.

This is a 4 unit class: ThA 433 Musical Theatre Workshop and Rehearsal and ThA335.3 Performance Techniques, class meets Th 10-1, F 11-5