Flop...
Well, I think I can breathe now. 95% of my projects have been completed. It's a nice feeling. I just finished my last final and have turned in my projects. Ahhh...
So I guess I will do the usual bullet points about what I have been up too....
*Still job hunting, so if anyone hear's of anything you think I might be interested in please let me know.
*School is done for the semester. Before I took my finals and handed in all my projects I had all A's. So fingers crossed that I can keep my 4.0 GPA.
*My high school chorus teacher is retiring this year and tonight is his final concert. Some of the Alumni (myself included) have been rehearsing with him once a week in order to sing a couple of songs. Mr. Messina is a great teacher and I am sure he will be missed. He always had a cheerful smile and always teased his students. He is the reason why I got involved in childcare. I took piano lessons from his wife for 13 years. I have kept in touch with them since graduation and they continue to be an influence on me. There will be a HUGE hole in the Melrose Public School System once he retires. I am hoping that I and my friends won't cry too much after our final song tonight. However some unexpected benefits have come through these rehearsals. I have re-connected with some very good friends who I literally have not seen in about 13 years. It's been really surreal being back in my old high school with my old friends. It's kind of surprising how some of them haven't changed in the slightest.
*Noises Off is DONE!!!!!!!!! I am glad that I got to work on that show, it has always been a favorite of mine, but it was almost too much! Have your revolving set wheels break mulitple time is slightly stressful. Especially when it happens in the middle of a performance. Yes on closing night, Rob(my tech director) and I heard a LOUD crack. We looked at each other and mouthed "FUCK!" So he went to work and I went to work. We jack that puppy up and replaced the wheel. Now intermission is supposed to be 15 minutes. Needless to say it ran a little over. Oh what was that? You ask how long was intermission then? Only 20 minutes! Yes we only added 5 minutes onto our intermission, cause Rob and I KICKED ASS!!! Everyone else is going "Oh my god! This intermission will never end! How are we going to do Act 2 and 3???" But no, we didn't panic we stayed calm and it was AWESOME!! However in the middle of all this, one of my actors tells me he needs to talk to me, while I am under the set. He is telling me he forgot his costume for Act 3 at home and wants to know if he can run home and go get it. I could have killed him. He was also the actor that show up at 7:30 for a 6:30 call, so he was already in the dog house. But no problem, my producer ran home between act 2 & 3 and got him a long sleeve black shirt. Ahh, the joys of being a stage manager.
*I have started work on my next summer project. Pirates and buccaneers to raid Stage Fort Park June 20 - June 21
GLOUCESTER - Pastimes Entertainment has announced that their 6th annual pirate festival will take place in Gloucester this year at Stage Fort Park during June 20-21.
The New England Pirate Faire has moved to America’s Oldest Seaport to take advantage of the historical significance of Gloucester, as well as to enjoy the oceanfront view afforded by Stage Fort Park.
The annual production debuted in 2004 and has been held every year since in Salem.
Pastimes’ Creative Director David Stickney said the production’s move to Gloucester will fulfill a long term goal for the company.
“Wherever you are at Stage Fort Park, you can see the ocean. The realistic cannons at the park, the picturesque setting and the historical relevance of the park offers us the perfect backdrop for a pirate and sea-faring festival,” Stickney said.
Additionally, the move allows the company to expand the faire, which will feature over a cast of over 100 actors and musicians. The festival will also host the “Tortuga Marketplace” for vendors offering pirate clothing, prop weapons, accessories, jewelry, food, refreshments, and more.
The show will feature a scripted daylong storyline with several interactive scenes with characters drawn from literature and a different time.
The two-day event will be held on June 20 and June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and guests with a military ID and $8 for children 4-12.
Stickney is working with Linn Parisi, owner of Over the Bridge Tours of Cape Ann in order to facilitate a citywide celebration of all things pirate.
"I'm thrilled for our City that The New England Pirate Faire wants to call Gloucester its home. Stage Fort Park is a fabulous venue for pirates young and old to enjoy a weekend of family fun. Plans are in the works for Pirate Faire themed activities on land and sea to please landlubbers, scalliwags and privateers!" Parisi said.
Pastimes, an interactive theater production company based in Revere, has been producing
festivals and faires in the Boston area for over 15 years, including the Castle of the Damned held annually at the Hammond Castle in Gloucester.
“We believe this event will be a great draw to the city of Gloucester, and we appreciate the support of local businesses and residents who wish to help support the faire,” Stickney added.
Any businesses interested in vending or sponsoring portions of the festival are encouraged to contact Stickney at 781-346-1028.
About Pastimes Entertainment
Pastimes is an interactive theater company based in New England made up of professional entertainers and actors trained to bring history or fantasy to life. Pastimes' corporate division provides interactive performers for private functions, including corporate and community events, educational and theatrical programs for local schools and youth groups, and unique fundraisers for non-profit organizations. Pastimes' theatrical division produces family-friendly stage plays and renaissance faire-style shows based on historical and literary sources
So I guess I will do the usual bullet points about what I have been up too....
*Still job hunting, so if anyone hear's of anything you think I might be interested in please let me know.
*School is done for the semester. Before I took my finals and handed in all my projects I had all A's. So fingers crossed that I can keep my 4.0 GPA.
*My high school chorus teacher is retiring this year and tonight is his final concert. Some of the Alumni (myself included) have been rehearsing with him once a week in order to sing a couple of songs. Mr. Messina is a great teacher and I am sure he will be missed. He always had a cheerful smile and always teased his students. He is the reason why I got involved in childcare. I took piano lessons from his wife for 13 years. I have kept in touch with them since graduation and they continue to be an influence on me. There will be a HUGE hole in the Melrose Public School System once he retires. I am hoping that I and my friends won't cry too much after our final song tonight. However some unexpected benefits have come through these rehearsals. I have re-connected with some very good friends who I literally have not seen in about 13 years. It's been really surreal being back in my old high school with my old friends. It's kind of surprising how some of them haven't changed in the slightest.
*Noises Off is DONE!!!!!!!!! I am glad that I got to work on that show, it has always been a favorite of mine, but it was almost too much! Have your revolving set wheels break mulitple time is slightly stressful. Especially when it happens in the middle of a performance. Yes on closing night, Rob(my tech director) and I heard a LOUD crack. We looked at each other and mouthed "FUCK!" So he went to work and I went to work. We jack that puppy up and replaced the wheel. Now intermission is supposed to be 15 minutes. Needless to say it ran a little over. Oh what was that? You ask how long was intermission then? Only 20 minutes! Yes we only added 5 minutes onto our intermission, cause Rob and I KICKED ASS!!! Everyone else is going "Oh my god! This intermission will never end! How are we going to do Act 2 and 3???" But no, we didn't panic we stayed calm and it was AWESOME!! However in the middle of all this, one of my actors tells me he needs to talk to me, while I am under the set. He is telling me he forgot his costume for Act 3 at home and wants to know if he can run home and go get it. I could have killed him. He was also the actor that show up at 7:30 for a 6:30 call, so he was already in the dog house. But no problem, my producer ran home between act 2 & 3 and got him a long sleeve black shirt. Ahh, the joys of being a stage manager.
*I have started work on my next summer project. Pirates and buccaneers to raid Stage Fort Park June 20 - June 21
GLOUCESTER - Pastimes Entertainment has announced that their 6th annual pirate festival will take place in Gloucester this year at Stage Fort Park during June 20-21.
The New England Pirate Faire has moved to America’s Oldest Seaport to take advantage of the historical significance of Gloucester, as well as to enjoy the oceanfront view afforded by Stage Fort Park.
The annual production debuted in 2004 and has been held every year since in Salem.
Pastimes’ Creative Director David Stickney said the production’s move to Gloucester will fulfill a long term goal for the company.
“Wherever you are at Stage Fort Park, you can see the ocean. The realistic cannons at the park, the picturesque setting and the historical relevance of the park offers us the perfect backdrop for a pirate and sea-faring festival,” Stickney said.
Additionally, the move allows the company to expand the faire, which will feature over a cast of over 100 actors and musicians. The festival will also host the “Tortuga Marketplace” for vendors offering pirate clothing, prop weapons, accessories, jewelry, food, refreshments, and more.
The show will feature a scripted daylong storyline with several interactive scenes with characters drawn from literature and a different time.
The two-day event will be held on June 20 and June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and guests with a military ID and $8 for children 4-12.
Stickney is working with Linn Parisi, owner of Over the Bridge Tours of Cape Ann in order to facilitate a citywide celebration of all things pirate.
"I'm thrilled for our City that The New England Pirate Faire wants to call Gloucester its home. Stage Fort Park is a fabulous venue for pirates young and old to enjoy a weekend of family fun. Plans are in the works for Pirate Faire themed activities on land and sea to please landlubbers, scalliwags and privateers!" Parisi said.
Pastimes, an interactive theater production company based in Revere, has been producing
festivals and faires in the Boston area for over 15 years, including the Castle of the Damned held annually at the Hammond Castle in Gloucester.
“We believe this event will be a great draw to the city of Gloucester, and we appreciate the support of local businesses and residents who wish to help support the faire,” Stickney added.
Any businesses interested in vending or sponsoring portions of the festival are encouraged to contact Stickney at 781-346-1028.
About Pastimes Entertainment
Pastimes is an interactive theater company based in New England made up of professional entertainers and actors trained to bring history or fantasy to life. Pastimes' corporate division provides interactive performers for private functions, including corporate and community events, educational and theatrical programs for local schools and youth groups, and unique fundraisers for non-profit organizations. Pastimes' theatrical division produces family-friendly stage plays and renaissance faire-style shows based on historical and literary sources