Monthly Archives: August 2011

Director’s Notes #3

Well, we’re far into our third week of rehearsals now, and I wanted to get this out earlier. At the end of this week, we’ll have the show completely blocked. There are still many acting choices that need to be … Continue reading

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“Frankenstein” in Switzerland, 1810-20

One of the exciting opportunities in adapting a novel for the stage is the determination of the most appropriate and evocative time period and setting.  In concert with Mary Shelley’s novel, our Frankenstein will be set in Switzerland, and our … Continue reading

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Why give to BLT?

If you are on BLT’s mailing list, you should have received BLT’s annual letter asking for your donation, providing you with a season flyer and an invitation to BLT’s fundraiser: 9-10-11. The Fire Marshal is requiring BLT to replace all … Continue reading

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BLT is looking for buckets

BLT is always looking for something odd. Doing theater requires things that you may not think of at first blush. Now BLT is looking for 2 gallon buckets. BLT uses them to paint with, but you likely see them as … Continue reading

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Interview with composer Allan Loucks

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing our composer, Allan Loucks, who provided inspiration during early script development workshops of Frankenstein: Roxanne:  Before Frankenstein, how many productions have you composed original music for at BLT?  In what year was the first? Allan: … Continue reading

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Director’s Notes #2

 Well, it is now the end of the first week of regular rehearsals. Traditionally, the first rehearsal consists of a read through, costume measurements and paperwork details. All the actors are measured by the costumer designer; then the stage manager … Continue reading

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Interview with lighting designer Dave Baldwin

This blog gives us a chance to share our thoughts with you directly, and we hope you’ll also get acquainted with various members of the Frankenstein artistic team.  Director Steve Cooper and I will be alternating in introducing you to … Continue reading

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Help BLT raise the second half needed for new lighting equipment

4Culture very kindly gave BLT a grant for new lighting equipment. This is a very good thing. However the grant was for $2,000.00. As is typical with funding from 4Culture, they help you reach your goal, but they do not … Continue reading

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Selling the benefits of charity

The following is from Seth Godin’s Blog: Selling the benefits of charity Everything we do, we do because somehow it benefits us. We go to work for the satisfaction (I hope) and because we get paid. We smile at a … Continue reading

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Director’s Notes #1

I have been thinking of the best way to start my blogging presence here and have decided to use this forum as a sort of running commentary on the directing process. I hope you find this interesting – so here … Continue reading

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