The New Play Conservatory @ The Players Guild Theatre

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47425915691540734162012-02-09T20:40:04.091-08:00The New Play Conservatory @ The Players Guild TheatreJeremy Lewis, Associate Artistic Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02222228118929992343noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742591569154073416.post-33030417093893132452012-01-07T13:45:00.001-08:002012-01-21T10:51:54.120-08:00THE NEAR EAST, a regional premiere hits PG Theatre

The Players Guild Theatre is excited to connect with Northern Michigan University, and Director of Theatre, Ansley Valentine, MFA, to produce the regional premiere of THE NEAR EAST. For audiences, this play impresses its themes and story onto the mind and heart with both challenge and grace. This play has received viewing at The Eugene O'Neil Theatre through The O'Neill Playwrights Conference

Jeremy Lewis, Associate Artistic Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02222228118929992343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742591569154073416.post-51501977015466493832010-07-24T13:11:00.000-07:002010-07-24T13:13:11.455-07:00REVIEW of THEN WAVES by Tom Wachunas

Sins Of Our FathersBy Tom Wachunas“Then Waves” is the last of the three world-premiere plays in this year’s New Play Conservatory at Canton Players Guild Theatre. Written by Kevin Anthony Kautzman and directed here by Craig Joseph, it is easily the most audacious and startling – even dangerous – drama I’ve seen anywhere for longer than I can remember. Its staying power is not unlike the rude,

Jeremy Lewis, Associate Artistic Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02222228118929992343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742591569154073416.post-66350421283068918552010-07-10T12:05:00.000-07:002010-07-10T12:10:24.731-07:00PILLS review by Tom Wachunas

Visit Tom Wachunas' review site for additional reviews on all the best arts events. http://www.artwach.blogspot.com/The Life and Death of PossibilitiesBy Tom WachunasIn an ambitious new endeavor, Canton’s Players Guild Theatre is kicking off its 78th season with The New Play Conservatory, coordinated by Jeremy P. Lewis. He and a critic’s circle of 13 individuals read and evaluated dozens of

Jeremy Lewis, Associate Artistic Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02222228118929992343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742591569154073416.post-35459385679395953262010-06-24T12:32:00.000-07:002010-06-24T12:34:06.366-07:00PLAYWRIGHT BIO's - Get to know the Playwrights!

PILLS by Michael DeVito from Hartsdale, NYWorld Premiere July 9, 10 and 11, 2010Directed by Jeremy LewisAbout the Playwright Michael DeVito’s plays are up and running across The United States. His play In Loco Parentis will be produced as part of the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival (inlocoparentisplay.com), and Pills (already booked for its second production – following its World

Jeremy Lewis, Associate Artistic Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02222228118929992343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742591569154073416.post-45016312349429803942010-05-29T08:49:00.001-07:002010-05-29T09:04:30.151-07:00CAST LIST announced for PILLS, MONA LISA, and THEN WAVES

The New Play Conservatory Cast ListALL CAST Memebers (required) for our KICKOFF workshop / production meeting on May 31st. We started promptly at 6:00pm. Arrive 10-15 minutes early. PILLSSony GzybowskiStacey EssexJustin WoodyKathy BoydNate RossMarvin Vance Jr.Bethany TaylorMegan RosenburgMONA LISAAmy CrawfordDave OssoTom BryantLeland PettisGrayden ProvanceTHEN WAVESMaria WorkPJ

Jeremy Lewis, Associate Artistic Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02222228118929992343noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742591569154073416.post-72573020155109950282010-05-07T12:28:00.000-07:002010-05-07T12:46:05.056-07:00AUDITIONS for Pills, Mona Lisa, and Then Waves (ages 15 through 70)

Audition Dates and Requirements: Monday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 25 from 6:30-9:30Men and Women, Ages 15 to 70, All Races (Parental Content Waiver for Minors)(Any youth under 15 wishing to audition may request an interview considering the youth is extremely mature and willing to work with difficult/adult subject matters) Call to schedule an audition time for 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 on either day

Jeremy Lewis, Associate Artistic Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02222228118929992343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742591569154073416.post-89207489072963548162010-04-19T10:07:00.000-07:002010-04-19T10:10:38.292-07:00Actor Audition Dates

Auditions will be held Monday, May 24 and Tuesday May 25 (6:30-9:30)Call-Backs will be held Wednesday, May 26 (6:30-9:30)Actors will have the great opportunity to: • Attend auditions for all roles in the three productions by reading scenes, performing monologues, and executing movement • Enter into a six week rehearsal period with weekly performance training master classes from area acting

Jeremy Lewis, Associate Artistic Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02222228118929992343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742591569154073416.post-34848546606604879052010-04-19T10:04:00.000-07:002010-04-19T10:07:08.859-07:00Last CALL for Directors and Stage Managers

DIRECTORS: Looking for two (2) guest stage directorsResume Package due (not posted marked) in office by April 27th Interviews will be held late April and early May Includes $500 stipend STAGE MANAGERS: Looking for three (3) production stage managers Theatre resume due (not post marked) in office by May 7th Interviews will be held early May Volunteer Position – includes free tickets for

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New Play Submissions - Received for Review and Productionin THE NEW PLAY CONSERVATORY Updated April 6th, 2010 playwright deadline - April 9, 2010 - adults April 17, 2010 - students (now open to undergraduates) director interviews - end April 2010 actor auditions - mid May 2010 production dates - July 9th through July 25th (one new play each weekend)Absinthe by Musso,

Jeremy Lewis, Associate Artistic Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02222228118929992343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742591569154073416.post-28779574034454837512010-03-16T17:44:00.000-07:002010-04-15T17:01:18.083-07:00Announcing the Critic's Circle

The Critic’s Circle consists of twelve artists divided into four teams. The Director of New Play Development will make script cuts/selections after review of submission material assign 'scripts with promise' to Critic's Circle teams. Each script assigned to the Critic’s Circle will be considered for production in July, 2010. The feedback provided will shape and influence the final selection of

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Directing Interviews: Late April - $500 and free weekly master acting classes Actor Auditions: Mid May - free weekly master acting classesThe Director’s Collaborative (Seeking Guest Directors)Directors interview at the end of April for two guest director positions and will be paid $500 upon completion of the project. The director’s collaborative will:• Analyze and stage an actor focused

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Scripts must be new, un-produced plays (scripts may only have had a non-profit or academic staged reading) Adults (local, national, or international, ages 18 and older) · Two non-musical scripts will be selected, all genres encouraged · Selected adult playwrights will be paid $90 ($30 per performance) · There is NO submission fee Students (must live in Stark County, OH or

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THE NEW PLAY CONSERVATORYEvent and Involvement Outline First Phase (February 1st – April 9th)Playwrights and ‘The Critic’s Circle’ Playwrights and theatre groups (adult and student) submit new, un-produced full length plays to compete for one of three production slotsTheatre artists, writers, and students request to collaborate as The Critic’s Circle, a discussion group providing feedback to the

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