#summer theater

[jhsharman]

Lessons in Humility

I have no great feel for the color change in fashion. But I do wonder on one thing.

"Stock theater". Did that term become passe?

Title change says "yes".

Accoutrements added after the title and theater theme shift, or version 3.

No smoking.

[sunshinerosefromthedead]

screw the thing i was doing productively and kinda having fun with, im doing literally the exact same thing but elsewhere in a place where it will not count for my work!!

[rjptalk]

LIBERATION: A MUSICAL THAT ALMOST WAS

In memory of Betty, we tell the story of #Liberation. #theater #musical

On Sunday my friend and the composer of the Liberation music mentioned below sent me a text: “Happy birthday, Betty. 75” She has been gone for many years now, but her hard work and dedication to our play were not forgotten. The following previously appeared on the SERENDIPITY website. “Just imagine how awful we’d feel,” I told Betty one day, “if we got to the end of our lives and never produced…

[k12academics]

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) is the Tony Award-winning nonprofit theater in San Francisco. Founded in 1965 by William Ball, A.C.T. continues to be the premier theater in the San Francisco Bay Area for actors to push themselves further, explore their craft, and grow as artists. Through our Conservatory training programs, A.C.T. is committed to forging the artists of tomorrow, with a lifelong investment in theater. Located in the heart of San Francisco, A.C.T. was the first theater not affiliated with a US college or university to be accredited to award a Master of Fine Arts degree. We have since expanded our Conservatory training to offer accredited short-term and long-term program options for aspiring or working actors and performers. Danny Glover, Annette Bening, Denzel Washington, Elizabeth Banks, Camryn Manheim, Darren Criss, and Anika Noni Rose are among the Conservatory's distinguished former students who now have renowned careers in theater, film, and television. With our commitment to excellence in actor training and to engaging the relationship between training, performance, citizen artistry, and audience, the A.C.T. Conservatory has moved to the forefront of America's theater schools and artistic community. Change your life and change the world with A.C.T.'s Conservatory training. Learn more at ACT-SF.ORG/CONSERVATORY

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Study, grow, and perform your craft at a Tony Award-winning professional theater company, surrounded by three full seasons of mainstage shows and a vibrant Bay Area artistic community. A.C.T.'s Master of Fine Arts Program is a rigorous 3-year course of training, which prepares actors to succeed in all aspects of the profession, with a primary goal of preparing artists for a lifelong investment and career in theater.

Program: 3 years

Applications: Open every September--applications will open this fall 2020 for MFA class of 2024. Requirements: Successful applicants must (1) be 19 years of age or older, and (2) have successfully completed their undergraduate (US equivalent of Bachelor of Arts) education in acting or demonstrate an equivalent level of experience in acting.

SAN FRANCISCO SEMESTER

Uniquely SF, Uniquely A.C.T. Embark on the San Francisco Semester, a 15-week study-away program, and connect with the eclectic Bay Area community. This immersive and extensive experience combines internationally recognized professional actor training with theatrical and cultural immersion in the heart of San Francisco and A.C.T.'s season of mainstage productions.

Program: 15 weeks

Applications: Open twice every year, for Fall or Spring Semesters--Apply by May 15, 2020 for Fall Semester. Classes begin August 31, 2020 Requirements: Successful applicants must (1) be 18 years of age or older by the start of their desired class-date, and (2) must have successfully completed their secondary (US equivalent of high school) education or demonstrate an equivalent level of experience in acting.

SUMMER TRAINING CONGRESS

Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring professional, make the most of your summer with intensive, comprehensive actor training in San Francisco. Elevate your craft with A.C.T.'s Summer Training Congress, our longest-running training program offering a 5-week Core Skills Intensive, a 2-week Shakespeare Intensive, or the option to combine both for the total 7-week actor package.

Program: 2 weeks, 5 weeks, or 7 weeks

Applications: Open every January

Requirements: Successful applicants must (1) be 18 years of age or older, and (2) have successfully completed their secondary (US equivalent of high school) education or demonstrate an equivalent level of experience in acting.

STUDIO A.C.T.

Expand your creativity with Studio A.C.T.--the part-time acting school at the Tony Award-winning American Conservatory Theater. Studio A.C.T. offers exciting, rewarding classes for adults of all backgrounds and levels of experience in Acting, Voice, Audition Technique, Musical Theater, Playwriting, On-Camera Technique, Movement, Clown and much more--all taught by some of the finest local professional artists in the industry. Our 4-week and 8-week courses earn college credit and are scheduled for nights and weekends to accommodate work and home commitments. We also offer 1-week Intensives and 1-day Master Classes with local, national and international guests.

Program: Varies by class--1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks, or 8 weeks

Applications: No need to apply; just sign up!

Classes: Offered seasonally--Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Requirements: Students must be 19 years of age or older.

YOUNG CONSERVATORY

Develop your talents, character, and imagination with A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory. The Young Conservatory is an internationally recognized professional theater training program for students ages 8- 19, in grades 3-12. YC offers professional theater training and performance opportunities throughout the year for both beginners exploring acting for the first time, as well as young actors with previous experience. Classes are designed to develop imagination, concentration, character, professionalism, and technique. Our faculty are working theater professionals who are particularly skilled in working with young actors to strengthen students' command of their bodies and voices.

Program: Varies by class--1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, or 8 weeks.

Applications: No need to apply; just sign up! (Some programs by audition only)

Classes: Offered seasonally--Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Requirements: Students must be 8-19 years of age.

Duration: Varies--see specific program details for more information. Session Start/End Dates: Varies--see specific program details for more information. Program Costs: Varies--see specific program details for more information. Scholarship Availability: Available--see specific program details for more information.

Duration: Varies—see specific program details for more information.Session Start/End Dates: Varies—see specific program details for more information.Program Costs: Varies—see specific program details for more information.Scholarship Availability: Available—see specific program details for more information.Program Highlights:

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Set the stage for your career.

Professional actor training for a life in the performing arts.

Program: 3 years

Applications: Open every September

Requirements: Successful applicants must (1) be 19 years of age or older, and (2) have successfully completed their undergraduate (US equivalent of Bachelor of Arts) education in acting or demonstrate an equivalent level of experience in acting.

act-sf.org/mfa

SAN FRANCISCO SEMESTER

Uniquely SF. Uniquely A.C.T.

Immersive and extensive actor training in the heart of San Francisco.

Program: 15 weeks

Applications: Open twice every year, for Fall or Spring Semesters--Apply by May 15, 2020 for Fall Semester. Classes begin August 31, 2020

Requirements: Successful applicants must (1) be 18 years of age or older by the start of their desired class-date, and (2) must have successfully completed their secondary (US equivalent of high school) education or demonstrate an equivalent level of experience in acting.

act-sf.org/sfs

SUMMER TRAINING CONGRESS

Intensive, Comprehensive Actor Training.

For working and aspiring actors looking to elevate their craft.

Program: 2 weeks, 5 weeks, or 7 weeks

Applications: Open every January

Requirements: Successful applicants must (1) be 18 years of age or older, and (2) have successfully completed their secondary (US equivalent of high school) education or demonstrate an equivalent level of experience in acting.

act-sf.org/stc

STUDIO A.C.T.

Real theater classes for real people.

Part-time theater classes for adults looking to expand their creativity.

Program: Varies by class--1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks, or 8 weeks

Applications: No need to apply! Just sign up!

Classes: Offered seasonally--Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Requirements: Students must be 19 years of age or older.

act-sf.org/studio

YOUNG CONSERVATORY

Develop Your Character.

Professional theater training for ages 8-19.

Program: Varies by class--1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, or 8 weeks.

Applications: No need to apply! Just sign up! (Some programs by audition only.)

Classes: Offered seasonally--Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Requirements: Students must be 8-19 years of age.

act-sf.org/yc

College Credit: A.C.T. is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC, 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Education and the U.S. Department of Education.

[sporesgalaxy]

smash mouth wasnt lying. the years start comin and they dont stop comin

[amelia-mariee]

There’s such a sense of community that comes with (fill-in-the-blank movie) summers. I feel like Top Gun Maverick summer and Twisters summer are so iconic and kind of go hand in hand and they should be the blueprint. We need more summers like these. I think that each summer from here on out, we need to have a big summer blockbuster with a relatively big cast and attractive people and high stakes and at least one new song in it. Also Glen Powell needs to be in it. Glen Powell does not have to the main character or even your favorite character. He just needs to be in it. I don’t know why

[pwh3]

Harlem, 125th Street, August 13th, 2023. Instagram: https://instagram.com/pwh3_ig

[mst3kgifs]

Folks, we’d like to show you clips of one of the crappier big movies of the summer, but we’d get sued. Yes, we’d get sued for showing you clips of [redacted].

[yearningforunity]

Last dance: Disco singer Donna Summer performs at Roseland Ballroom in a Marabou cape.

Photo: Allan Tennenbaum

[metalgear-f-15e-tfr]

I support small fees for things that should probably be free because it keeps human refuse away. A park near where I live was once free to the public and you couldn't even drive by without seeing litter everywhere, whole park was covered in a haze of weed stick and vague booze smell, always some group of racially ambiguous 19 year olds hanging out in the parking lot scaring off the elderly. About a year ago they started charging $1 (ONE WHOLE DOLLAR) to enter and its like I moved to fucking marthas vineyard. ZERO litter, no more 24/7 skunk stank, I don't even bother locking my car half the time, you can actually see wildlife walking around in the park now, it's wonderful. I don't know what it is about literal pocket change that scares these cretins away but if that's all it takes then I'll happily spend a dollar for a few peaceful minutes at the park.

[still-alive-mp3]

I just read this whole thing and Andrew Rannells was NOT in it y’all lied to me

[lapseinart]

X-Men doing Karaoke

Jubilee sings Fireworks because of course she does. Complete with special effects. She’s pitchy but makes up for it with enthusiasm.

Scott and Jean duet Summer Lovin because they are disgustingly in love. Scott is only mostly coerced into it. He’s a decent singer. Jean not so much.

Hank does Ice Ice Baby. It’s the only point in which he grabs the mic, though he still sings along with the others without a microphone.

Warren and Bobby do a terrible but really funny rendition of I Want It That Way.

Storm puts on Mr. Brightside and everyone chants along to the lyrics.

Remy sings a song by Indochine for fun and/or serenades Rogue with a French love song.

Logan for the most part does not participate, just drinks his beer and judges all of them. Not for singing but for their singing like: Scott came in late. Jean’s off key. Remy breathes too loudly between phrases.

At the end of the night after too many beers, Jean gets fed up with his internal monologue of criticism and forces him to sing. He does a beautiful rendition of Kitaguni no Haru that makes Rogue (the only one who kind of knows Japanese by virtue of having absorbed Logan’s knowledge of it) nearly cry.

[frenchtoastcomix]

[bobdylan-n-jonimitchell]

Joni Mitchell "Don't Interrupt the Sorrow" The Rolling Thunder Revue—Harvard Square Theater, Cambridge, MA, November 20, 1975.

[williammarksommer]

Nebraska diary

Part 1

iPhone photos

[pwh3]

The Apollo Theater in Harlem on a summer evening.