I'd Like To Thank...

the writers Lynne Roth and Sheldon Gleisser for allowing us to hear their work on August 28th. I'd also like to thank the actors Pat Doherty, Amy Talbott, Megan Burkholder, Zack Starr, Will Lee, Louie Cowan, and Mark Passerrello for giving their time and talent in helping to breath life into the written word. Finally, kudos go to Louie and Megan for being great casting and video recording cherubs. Until next meeting, keep writing.

Announcement: Television Audition Opportunity

Well-Visioned Productions &Joyful Productions


Television Auditions

Cousin Ed’s Front Porch, a televised children’s program, is casting children between the ages 5-17 who live in and around Columbus, Ohio. We are in need of non-white children to add to the diversity of our wholesome television program. Our program includes live actors and puppetry. The diversity we want includes children of Asian, African, Indian, Latino/Hispanic, Islander, Mixed-Race, Middle Eastern, Native American, Caucasian and other descents. All children are welcomed to apply to this fun, casual audition.

Also, we are casting grown-up actors (18+), all ethnicities, on the same day. We especially want more non-white, grown-up actors for our program.

Audition Information:

Location:
Friends Theater
(Inside the Upper Arlington Main Library Basement)
2800 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221

Arrive anytime between 11am-4pm
Date: Saturday September 4th , 2010
Time: 11:30- 3pm

Preparation for Grown Up Actors

1. One song (32 bars). Please bring recorded music or sing a capella. The song may be either theatrical, rock/pop or a popular 'child friendly' song. There will be no pianist. No belting/no loud, stage singing is permitted.

2. One monologue: Theatrical, contemporary, and acceptable for youth as young as five years of age.

3. Script: We will provide a short script for you to perform.


Preparation for Youth Actors

1. One short song (32 bars). Please bring recorded music or sing a capella. The song may be either theatrical, rock/pop, or a popular 'child friendly' song. There will be no pianist. No belting/no loud, stage singing is permitted.

2. One theatrical monologue or one memorized nursery rhyme (for children who don't read)

3. Script: We will provide a short scenario for you to perform

Audition will be recorded and kept under consideration for six months.

Questions? Contact: Becca 'Goodfuture' Brudzynski 614.537.1072 rGoodfuture (at) gmail (dot) com

Announcement: Megan Burkholder Art Show @ the CS Gallery August 21

This month's Show is going to be so hot it is fitting that it's happening in the dog days of summer!! We have three amazing artists working in three different media and it is going to be one amazing show!

Megan Burkholder is showcasing her new work with the most seductive encaustic paintings.

Timothy Lachcik creates the most mind-blowing and intricate wood installations you have ever seen.

Bijan Sharifi is showcasing his very complex abstracts for your enjoyment.

Keep reading for the special featured fashion event!!

 

The Special Featured Event this month is wicked fun!!

 

Heyman Talent Agency is hosting "For Play" an interactive fashion experience.It is called for play because the models will be "for play". We will have models on roller skates wearing high fashion type clothes with hair and makeup. The models are moved around the gallery by the audience or by each other and then put in tasteful poses. Photographers will be taking photos of the poses and the art. 

 

Special musical guest is going to be Seiron Stone - A side project formed by the sax and bass player for the infamous Foley - This group is insane - the jazz, funk, and beats are going to blow you away!!!

 

Catering as always is provided by Taste of the Best Catering, and there is much, much more that you are going to have to come and see!!

 

This event is always free, the art is always hot, and the entertainment is always happening. SEE YOU THERE!!!

2010 Yellow Springs Corner Cone 10 - minute Play Festival: Participants and Winners

Four contributors to past Drama Foundry writers' meetings recently participated in the Corner Cone 10-Minute Play Festival over in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The participants included Steven Woosley a veteran with MadLab Theater who acted and help direct two of Henry Meyerson's plays, The Comfort of Cole-Haans and Me and Shirley.

The other Drama Foundry contributors included playwright Chris Shaw Swanson whose play, People Like Us, won Best Drama in the festival and actors Kristina Kopf and Jane Mowder who won Excellence in Cast for their roles in People Like Us. (Chris also had the play read at our meeting.)

I want to extend my appreciation to all the TDF contributors who participated in the festival. I'm grateful that I get an opportunity to be inspired by and learn from such talented artists. My only regret is that I got to the festival after they had canceled the second show in the afternoon  due to the rain but Jane Mowder bought me a chili dog and fries and that made it all better. Hopefully I can participate next year.

2010 48HFP Screenplay Writing Tips: Plot

These questions come from the list we ask Drama Foundry writers' group meeting participants during a script reading. One of the most fundamental issues with any script is the plot. Here are 4 questions to consider when you are putting together your script for your team this weekend.

1. Is the plot well developed? Does it have a beginning, middle and end? Do you introduce the characters and the major conflict (beginning)? Are there actions and obstacles (middle)? Do you have a resolution (end)?

2. Is the plot logical. Do the things that happen in the story seem realistic for the world in which the story takes place? Does the plot fit within the framework of the suspension of disbelief you present to your audience?

3. Does the plot constantly move forward even if the time structure is not linear (i.e.,flashbacks)? A simple question to ask with regards to each inciting incident in a script is, "So what?".

4. Is your ending appropriate? Is the movie's ending appropriate within the context of the previous events presented to your audience, or have you employed some unmentioned, unforeshadowed event or character transformation?

There is more where this came from. If you enjoy writing for the 48HFP imagine what you can do with a community of other writers and actors, some feedback, and more time to develop your ideas? Our next meeting is August 28. Good luck 48hfp teams and may the best team win!

Drama Foundry Writers' Group Meeting Announcement

When: Saturday August 28, 2010           1:45pm to 4:45pm

What: Script readings, finger food, and feedback

Where: Upper Arlington Main Library, Meeting Room B
            2800 Tremont Road
            Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221

Why: To hear the work of playwright Lynne Roth, screenwriter and cinematographer Sheldon Gleisser, and also possibly something from playwright and screenwriter Arvin Donner too. All parts are being precast. If you have any questions, let us know.

The Last Year and the Coming Year

 So we lasted a year.Whew!... We ended up helping out 14 writers -15 if you want to include me. We had plays, comedy sketches, screenplays, and even some radio plays presented. There were internationally-produced, awarding-winning dramatic writers who were read and dramatic writers who had just written their first piece and had never been produced, and everything in between. We had our first workshop on screenwriting and a talk given by a Kennedy center award-winning playwright. We had some good food to eat and last but not least we got to collaborate with some amazing actors. There are a lot of them and it's too late right now for me to go and count them all.

The most festive picture I can find of myself with my clothes on ;-)

I also learned and grew a boat load this year. I have been reaffirmed in my ability to do something really amazing when I just put my mind to it and focus. I have learned more than I would ever had if I had gone to school and given my money away to some MFA program. I have made some really great friends and I have been a really great student to 14 other writers and a whole countless number of actors. I'm really excited to see what happens in the coming year.

I would like to get some input from folks on how the last year went. I would like to know what's working for you and what you think needs some tweaking. You can send me an email at the The Drama Foundry's yahoo account address: thedramafoundry . I plan on making some changes in the coming months. I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on August 28th.

Merrily We Roll Along Opens Aug.19th

When: August 19 at 8:00pm - September 4 at 11:00pm

Where: Studio One - Vern Riffe Building
77 South High Street
Columbus, OH

More Info Reserve tickets now: http://merrilywerollalong.com/


MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by George Furth

Directed by John Dranschak

Musical Direction by Pam Welsh-Huggins

Choreography by Leigh Lotocki

The cult-classic musical (and a Columbus premiere) about a young group of friends who vow to change the world by making great art together. Sondheim & Furth's tale of dreams and disillusionment, old friends and new, and the real meaning of 'making it' will lift your spirits and break your heart.

Recommended If You LIke: Glee, Into the Woods, Ben Folds, 500 Days of Summer

FEATURING
Ian Short, Nick Lingnofski, Heather Carvel, Michelle Schroeder, Kim Garrison Hopcraft, Scott Wilson, Ryan Kay, Christopher Storer, Nancy Skaggs, Hillary Billups, John Schlabach, Don Knoblauch, Kate Gersing, Jenna Petardi, John Brunner, Elena Perantoni, Michelle Whited, Bart Smith, Julie Russell


PRODUCTION TEAM
Allison Walker, Darin Keesing, Dave Wallingford, Robin Savage, Erika Prizzi, Vinnie Cirivello, Acacia Duncan, Matt Slaybaugh

More info: http://merrilywerollalong.com/