AUDITIONS AWAKEN SPIRIT OF THE BARD.Byline: P. Catherine Shanks
The shanks and tattlers are wading bird species in a number of genera characterised by a medium length bill and long, often brightly coloured legs. Community Columnist A chance to audition for the newly created Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival Apprentice Company brought a procession of hopefuls to California Lutheran University Mission statement The University's mission statement is as follows: "California Lutheran University is a diverse, scholarly community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies. . Armed with photos, resumes and prepared monologues, the thespians entered the Preus-Brandt Forum Theatre auditorium. In the guise of Kate the shrew shrew, common name for the small, insectivorous mammals of the family Soricidae, related to the moles. Shrews include the smallest mammals; the smallest shrews are under 2 in. (5.1 cm) long, excluding the tail, and the largest are about 6 in. (15 cm) long. , King Leontes or one of the other Shakespeare subjects, each actor took a turn on stage. Apprentice program director Kristen Kundert-Gibbs and Kingsmen Shakespeare Company and Festival co-artistic director Michael Arndt interviewed and auditioned the actors. ``We're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. something slightly different,'' Kundert-Gibbs said. ``We want people who can bring other talents to the program, as well as amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. actors.'' Arndt added, ``We're looking for their ability to do technical work, as well as their ability to act.'' The directors said that an actor with a stilt-walking or juggling background or expertise in lighting or carpentry might have a better understanding of the process. A desirable candidate for the program is an actor who is dedicated to the theater as a whole, Kundert-Gibbs said, adding that individuals who are focused on acting more than stardom star·dom n. 1. The status of a performer or entertainer acknowledged as a star. 2. Star performers considered as a group. generally stand out in auditions. ``I think what real talent is, is vulnerability and being able to walk out there and bare your soul,'' Kundert-Gibbs said. ``A good actor is able to express truth of emotion in one moment in time.'' Jason Rennie said he would be willing to understudy a role, but that he would do anything to get on stage. Rennie studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) is a fully accredited two-year conservatory with campuses located at 120 Madison Avenue in New York City (in a landmark building designed by famed architect Stanford White as the original Colony Club) and 1336 North La Brea Avenue in in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . He recently moved to the area from South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. , where he was technical director for the Charleston Ballet Theatre. ``I haven't had a Shakespeare fix in about six months,'' said Rennie, who supplements his acting income by working as a part-time graphic designer. Rennie, who is also a fire breather and swordsman, adeptly delivered his description of his primary craft. ``A good actor is able to convey the intent of the text, through an understanding of the text, with honesty,'' he said. ``Beyond the basic tools and mechanics, some personal, subjective thing must bring out the meaning for you.'' Lisa Cordray approached her audition with an upbeat outlook. In 1997, Cordray auditioned for the parent Kingsmen Shakespeare Company, but was not selected. When she saw the apprentice company audition notices, she responded enthusiastically. ``You've got to do your best and, eventually, it will happen,'' said Cordray, who has appeared in several episodic episodic sporadic; occurring in episodes. e. falling a paroxymal disorder described in Cavalier King Charles spaniels in which affected dogs, starting at an early age, experience episodes of extensor rigidity, possibly brought on by stress. e. television shows and in two major films. For Cordray, acting a role is not like acting, at all. The actress works for subtlety, honesty and an understanding of the character she portrays. ``It's real,'' Cordray said. ``You're not playing an emotion. You're doing it.'' Shelly Little Feather said she is glad Shakespeare has come back in vogue in recent years. For the actress, who played Ramona in the 1998 75th Anniversary Ramona Pageant, performing the works of the Bard is the ultimate goal. ``I know I won't get rich, and that's OK,'' said Little Feather, adding, ``But I have a passion for Shakespeare, more than anything else.'' Five men and women will be selected to participate in the Kingsmen Shakespeare Apprentice Company. Those selected each will be cast in at least one summer festival production. The apprentices will also serve as festival production personnel. Apprentice company members will be given full room and board on the California Lutheran University campus and a weekly $75 stipend sti·pend n. A fixed and regular payment, such as a salary for services rendered or an allowance. [Middle English stipendie, from Old French, from Latin st for up to eight weeks. The two directors said that the first-ever apprentice company auditions have brought them a significant number of exceptional performers from which to choose. ``There is talent here,'' Arndt said. The co-artistic director made the point that casting is always the most difficult part of planning the Festival. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO Shelly Little Feather rehearses before trying out for a local Shakespeare company. Joe Binoya/Special to the Daily News |
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