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Showing posts with label video. Show all posts

Max's Monday Thrinterview: The Stage Managers

Max Miller interviews Stage Manager Jake Diamond and 
Assistant Stage Manager Carrie Babigian, part of the stage management team 
for the 2013 Spring One-Acts!


The Four-Minute "Hot Minute" with Christiena Auguste: Light Hang

Christiena Auguste is on the scene with members of the
Light Hang crew at today's Light Hang for the Spring One-Acts!


Spring One Acts: Set Build #1

In the video below, Max Miller shows us some of the things 
that happened at today's set build for the Spring One-Acts!


Thank You from the cast and crew of Anything Goes!!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to see our production of Anything Goes! Here are a few quick thank you's from cast members as they leave the theater after striking the set.


Closing Night: An interview with Thomas Benfield


Thomas Benfield takes a moment to talk with Max Miller 
before the final performance of Anything Goes

Anything Goes: Load-In


Christiena Auguste takes us on a behind-the-scenes look
 at the 'Anything Goes' load-in.


Read what other cast and crew members have to share about their experience at today's load-in!

Today at load-in, I had fun making the bed for the cabin requiring many feet of tape. I also organized and cleaned the green room to make the space a better place. Load in got me really excited for costumes and I can't wait to try them on!
- Alyssa Cass

Today was a big step for the theater department's performance of Anything Goes. There comes a time in the making of a show that makes it feel real; today was that day for me. Seeing the costumes and putting everything in its place made it so powerful. It's thrilling to know that in less than a week you will be putting your heart and soul out to the public, while becoming vulnerable and hoping that people will embrace it as much as you did.
- Cielo Magana-Bustamante

Today was the load in, which I found to be a refreshing change of pace from the tiresome rigor of rehearsal lately. I am on the props crew, so my job today was to paper the tables and figure out a preliminary plan as to what side of the stage props need to be on. I love props crew because of the endless meticulous work involved, such as assigning our many beautiful period luggage pieces to their best-fitting character. Seeing all of our incredible props and costumes gets me so pumped and ready for the following challenging days of tech. I cannot wait to share this stunning show with the community.
- Pratima Singh

Interview with Christiena Auguste



Max Miller interviews fellow blog crew member Christiena Auguste, 
who plays Mrs. Harcourt in 'Anything Goes.'

Liz Butler on Warm-Ups



Liz Butler, who plays Bonnie in Anything Goes, sits down with 
Max Miller, who plays Whitney, to talk a little about warm-ups.

The light hang, according to Peter Dunn


Peter Dunn shares what he learned at yesterday's light hang for Anything Goes.
interview and video by Max Miller

More Cast Interviews!


Actors Craig Alizadeh, Katie Moffett and Noah Faison take a short break from rehearsal 
for a brief interview with fellow actor and blog crew head Max Miller.

Cast Interviews: "First timers"


Savanna Fortgang, '16, interviews some of the newest
members of the theater program at Berkshire.

Set Build #2

This past Saturday, the cast of Anything Goes had their second set build.
Much of the day was spent constructing and sanding the three staircases used in the show.
Christiena Auguste, '14, shares a short video from the build.


Interview with Liz Butler

Watch our backstage interview with cast member Liz Butler, who plays Lady Bracknell in our current production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest!

video interview by Cielo Magana, '15

Tech Rehearsal


With the play right on the horizon, it’s time to get down to business! Tech Rehearsal consisted of everything tech, including lights and sound. Thanks to our awesome stage managers, Merit Glover and Jake Diamond, rehearsal ran smoothly and successfully. The sound and light cues were mostly in place, giving everyone a boost of confidence.

Tech Rehearsal also served as a practice, practice run of the show. Props, hats, jackets and the set were all used. We took notes on our backstage jobs, set change, costume changes, etc. It was a long day, but it really helped us see what we needed to work on. Here’s a short snippet of our first Tech Rehearsal!





by Jeff Erazo, '15
video by Cielo Magana, '15

Behind the Scenes: Allen Theater



Ever wonder what lies beyond Allen Theater? Well, now is your chance! Take a look at the Green Room, Control Room, the Shop and other localites in Allen. Our beautiful and newly renovated theater is more than just looks; you'd be surprised at what really goes on during our rehearsals. It takes a lot of effort and great people to make this production possible. Since there is only one stage and eight actors, we work outside the theater to run lines, work on our dialect and work on blocking. If you haven't been in a play or are just curious, take a look at this short behind-the-scenes tour of Allen.

by Jeff Erazo, '15

video by Cielo Magana, '15