New Voices 22 2004-04-15T20:15:31Z Unleashing Creativity April 14th to 17th 2004, Alden Memorial, Great Hall at WPI tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2004, jpabad Festival Opened! 2004-04-15T20:15:31Z 2004-04-15T16:15:31-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.83 2004-04-15T20:15:31Z To the great relief of the cast and crew, the first night of the New Voices festival was a great success. You missed it? Then its a good thing that there are three more nights! Or maybe you don't know...... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News To the great relief of the cast and crew, the first night of the New Voices festival was a great success.

You missed it?
Then its a good thing that there are three more nights!

Or maybe you don't know...
The Schedule...

Or The Plays...

Or How To Get to WPI...

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The Schedule

Wednesday Night Curtain 7:00pm
Act One
It's noon. Do you know where your gun is?
You're Never Alone...
Among Friends

Intermission

Act Two
It's Not Identity Theft If You Pay The Bills On Time


Thursday Night Curtain 7:00pm
Act One
Two Graves
Anomaly
Entropy

Intermission

Act Two
a Viking walks by
We've Got Soul
A Slice of Grief (a play in 5 stages)
Captions


Friday Matinee Curtain 5:00pm
It's Not Identity Theft If You Pay The Bills On Time


Friday Night Curtain 8:00pm
Act One
Among Friends
You're Never Alone…

Intermission

Act Two
Two Graves


Saturday Night Curtain 7:00pm
Act One
A Slice of Grief (a play in 5 stages)
We've Got Soul
Entropy
Anomaly
Captions

Intermission

Act Two
a Viking walks by
It's noon. Do you know where your gun is?

The Plays
  1. We've Got Soul by David Hartman
    • The gripping story of an aging shoe, and his realization of his place in a world dominated by a "newer is better" philosophy. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll hold your breath until the smell is gone.
  2. It's Not Identity Theft If You Pay The Bills On Time by Cat Darensbourg
    • After discovering an elderly recluse who has lain dead in her kitchen for two years without neighbors suspecting, a desperate homeless family poses as distant relatives to take her house.
  3. You're Never Alone by Ben Sandofsky
    • A monologue about friendship.
  4. Entropy by Ben Sandofsky
    • A play about priorities, coincidences and connections.
  5. Among Friends... by Peter James Miller
    • "How coule things get any worse?" One of those questions that you ask, hoping not to get an answer. Come visit Brandon, Rich, Ryan and Jen and all the craziness that happens when a few of the parents come to visit.
  6. Captions by Michael J. Ciaraldi
    • The eternal triangle: a boy, a girl, a computer.
  7. Two Graves by Michael J. Ciaraldi
    • From the Weblogs of Summer Cum Laude, College Detective.
  8. It's noon. Do you know where your gun is? by Nick Barnes
    • This is the tale of two friends who we find in a duel, old-west style. Sometimes, nothing reminds you of why you're friends with someone like a battle to the death!
  9. a Viking walks by by Karen Singh
    • A discontented viewer searches hopelessly, oblivious to six actors who are entrapped by his boredom and becoming weary of their torturous fate. Hilarity ensues.
  10. Anomaly by Dean O'Donnell
    • Bob and Ray sort mail at the post office, but Ray always sorts a little faster -- Bob figures it has something to do with Ben Franklin, the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Knights Templar, Pi, and a time vortex. Bob figures that if he plays his cards (and letters) right, he could live forever.
  11. A Slice of Grief (a short play in 5 stages) by Chris Cenotti
    • When you're the little brother, sometimes things are not easier said...

How To Get to WPI
[Map 1]
Mass. Highways		 [Map 2]
Worcester
[MapQuest]
Interactive Map		 [MapQuest]
Campus Maps

From the East
Take Mass. Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 11A (I-495). Proceed north to I-290, then west into Worcester. Take Exit 18 (Lincoln Sq., Rte. 9), turn right at end of ramp, then an immediate right before next traffic light. At next light, proceed straight through, bearing to the right on Salisbury St. At the WPI sign, turn left onto Boynton St., then right onto Institute Rd. Take your first right (Private Way); visitor parking is on the left after the footbridge.

From the North
Take I-495 south to I-290. Follow directions from east.

From the South and West
Take Mass. Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 10 (Auburn). Proceed east on I-290 into Worcester. Take Exit 17 (Lincoln Sq., Rte. 9), turn left at end of ramp, follow Rte. 9 west through Lincoln Sq., straight onto Highland St., then right at light onto West St. Travel one block and cross Institute Road (onto Private Way); visitor parking is on the left after the footbridge.

]]> Show Schedule Released 2004-03-30T17:28:13Z 2004-03-30T12:28:13-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.76 2004-03-30T17:28:13Z Wednesday Night Curtain 7:00pm Act One It's noon. Do you know where your gun is? You're Never Alone... Among Friends Intermission Act Two It's Not Identity Theft If You Pay The Bills On Time Thursday Night Curtain 7:00pm Act One... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News Wednesday Night Curtain 7:00pm
Act One
It's noon. Do you know where your gun is?
You're Never Alone...
Among Friends

Intermission

Act Two
It's Not Identity Theft If You Pay The Bills On Time


Thursday Night Curtain 7:00pm
Act One
Two Graves
Anomaly
Entropy

Intermission

Act Two
a Viking walks by
We've Got Soul
A Slice of Grief (a play in 5 stages)
Captions


Friday Matinee Curtain 5:00pm
It's Not Identity Theft If You Pay The Bills On Time


Friday Night Curtain 8:00pm
Act One
Among Friends
You're Never Alone…

Intermission

Act Two
Two Graves


Saturday Night Curtain 7:00pm
Act One
A Slice of Grief (a play in 5 stages)
We've Got Soul
Entropy
Anomaly
Captions

Intermission

Act Two
a Viking walks by
It's noon. Do you know where your gun is?
]]> The Cast of New Voices 22 2004-03-20T04:14:09Z 2004-03-19T23:14:09-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.71 2004-03-20T04:14:09Z We've Got Soul Sneaker: Rodney Waters Its Noon Doc Holiday: Jake Given Ed: Walid Khoury A Slice of Grief Ricky: Eric Mill Dan: Elliot Field You're Never Alone Robot: John Tranquilli Roger: Nick Barnes Anomaly Bob: Paul Irish Ray: Matt... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News We've Got Soul
Sneaker: Rodney Waters

Its Noon
Doc Holiday: Jake Given
Ed: Walid Khoury

A Slice of Grief
Ricky: Eric Mill
Dan: Elliot Field

You're Never Alone
Robot: John Tranquilli
Roger: Nick Barnes

Anomaly
Bob: Paul Irish
Ray: Matt Mara
Mike: Pat Talbot

Captions
Tom: John Tranquilli
Prof. Smith: Cale Putnam
Tina: Montira Satienpoch
Sarah: Hilary Hayes

A Viking Walks By
George Splevin 1: Dylan Fitzgerald
George Splevin 2: Tyler Ames
George Splevin 3: Derek Gelinas
Georgina Spelvin 1: Amanda Gray
Georgina Spelvin 2: Sara Strecker
Georgina Spelvin 3: Sara Munro
Viewer: Chris Osborn

Among Friends
Brandon: Jon Abad
Ryan: Sara Strecker
Suzanne: Gissel Morales
Sarah: Batsirai Mutetwa
Rich: Thomas Jenket
Jen: Kelly Driscoll
Erin: Max Giang
Mr.Hammon: Mike Leonardo
Mrs.Hammon: Amy Castonguay

Entropy
George: Tom Rosborough
Mike: Dan Gilbreath
Moraine: Sasha Levshin
Woman: Erin Ellsworth
Harry: Nick Bonatsakis
John: Brian Kuhn
Tony/Brian/Sam: Lenny DelVecchio
Al: Mike Schenck
Fran: Diane Jordan
Wendy: Hilary Hayes

Identity Theft
Lisa: Jillian Wise
Ed's Wife/Secretary: Christine Dupree
Employee: William Herbert
Barbara: Josie Jaecksch
Andrew: Mike Crouch
Police Officer/Mail Clerk: Jamo Hanlan
Ed's Uncle: Josh True
Edgar Abrahams: Mike Roberts
Security Guard: Sean Gardell
Amelia/Andrew's Mom: Jennifer LaPointe
Social Worker/Clerk: Shruti Pai
Deborah: Smriti Shrestha
Mike: Jim Nichols

Two Graves
Summer: Sarah Pavis
Scooter: AJ Nowack
Harry: Paul Messier
Majorie Morgenstern: Cecilia Servatius
Mike: Tom Rosborough
Inspector Thomas Doppler: Sean Candlish
Phil: Mike Wixon
Rocco: Chris Sim
President Queeg: Ben Sandofsky
Franklin Benjamin: Eric Pope
Professor Russell: Mike Fortier
Extras: Dylan Fitzgerald, Michael Leonardo, Amy Castonguay, Gissel Morales, Lenny DelVecchio

]]> Casting is done! 2004-03-20T02:35:28Z 2004-03-19T21:35:28-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.70 2004-03-20T02:35:28Z The casting process known as Bloodbath is over! The list is coming up soon!... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News The casting process known as Bloodbath is over!

The list is coming up soon!

]]> Auditions are over! 2004-03-18T19:45:22Z 2004-03-18T14:45:22-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.68 2004-03-18T19:45:22Z Thanks to everyone who came out to audition through the snowstorm and St.Paddy's day. The next step: callbacks! Directors are currently worrying silly about who to cast in each role and will callback several individuals when they aren't sure. If... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News Thanks to everyone who came out to audition through the snowstorm and St.Paddy's day.

The next step: callbacks!

Directors are currently worrying silly about who to cast in each role and will callback several individuals when they aren't sure. If you do not get called back, it does not mean that you haven't been cast! It is New Voices custom to give a role to everyone who auditions and this year should be no different.

The casts will be decided Friday night and will be sent via email as well as posted here on the website and the Green Room bulletin board by noon on Saturday.

]]> Auditions! 2004-03-14T03:00:19Z 2004-03-13T22:00:19-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.63 2004-03-14T03:00:19Z Auditions will be held March 15th, 16th, and 17th in Alden Memorial Hall from 6pm to 9pm, and we want YOU to try out! We recommend that you prepare with a two-minute monologue of your choosing, but if you don't... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News Auditions will be held March 15th, 16th, and 17th in Alden Memorial Hall from 6pm to 9pm, and we want YOU to try out!

We recommend that you prepare with a two-minute monologue of your choosing, but if you don't find something or know what to do, don't fret! We will also have material available at the audition sessions. No experience is necessary and roles of all sizes are available, so how can you lose?

We will be also be having a "How to Audition" workshop before the sessions so come back to see the finalized time.

If you have any questions that our site doesn't answer, don't hesitate to email us at nv22@wpi.edu.

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An acceptable monologue could be found in poetry books, various plays, or even a piece that you write yourself. it is possible to audition with another person, but unadvisable and max of 2 people.

]]> Directors 2004-03-07T04:40:02Z 2004-03-06T23:40:02-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.30 2004-03-07T04:40:02Z The directors for the New Voices festival have been selected and they are in the process of putting together their support staffs. Open positions will be posted on the front and Help Wanted pages.... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News The directors for the New Voices festival have been selected and they are in the process of putting together their support staffs.

Open positions will be posted on the front and Help Wanted pages.

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  • Captions by Michael J. Ciaraldi
    Directed by Diane Jordan.
  • It's noon. Do you know where your gun is? by Nick Barnes
    Directed by Christopher M. Cenotti, Assistant Director: Dan Gilbreath.
  • Two Graves by Michael J. Ciaraldi
    Directed by Eric Mill.
  • It's Not Identity Theft If You Pay The Bills On Time by Cat Darensbourg
    Directed by Ian Brodrick.
  • Anomaly by Dean O'Donnell
    Directed by Amanda Jean Nowack.
  • Entropy by Ben Sandofsky
    Directed by Dean O'Donnell.
  • A Slice of Grief (a short play in 5 stages) by Chris Cenotti
    Directed by Ben Sandofski.
  • Among Friends by Peter James Miller
    Directed by Catherine Carrigan.
  • You're Never Alone... by Ben Sandofsky
    Directed by Sasha Levshin.
  • We've Got Soul by David Hartman
    Directed by Mary Servatius.
  • a Viking walks by by Karen Singh
    Directed by Cecilia Servatius.
    • ]]>     Festival Stage Managers chosen! 2004-02-27T17:17:21Z 2004-02-27T12:17:21-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.26 2004-02-27T17:17:21Z Thank you to all who applied to festival stage manage for New Voices 22! There were many wonderful applicants this year, however, we can only choose so many. Remember that selections were based on many factors and that if you... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News Thank you to all who applied to festival stage manage for New Voices 22! There were many wonderful applicants this year, however, we can only choose so many. Remember that selections were based on many factors and that if you weren't chosen this year, you may be just what we need for next year! There are still many production positions open and we want all the help we can get!
    Without further ado, this year's Festival Stage Managers:

    Jackie Cormier
    Hauke Daempfling
    Erin Ellsworth
    Amanda Jean Nowack

    Congratulations to all!
    - Kelly Driscoll, Mentor to FSMs

    ]]>     FSM Applications closed! 2004-02-27T05:08:34Z 2004-02-27T00:08:34-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.24 2004-02-27T05:08:34Z We have found our staff members! They didn't know it yet but we're glad that they've seen the light and joined the team. Staff announcement coming soon as well as the directors for the Festival. Keep reading those plays and... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News We have found our staff members! They didn't know it yet but we're glad that they've seen the light and joined the team.

    Staff announcement coming soon as well as the directors for the Festival.

    Keep reading those plays and thinking about AUDITIONS though! (March 15 to the 17th)

    ]]>     Festival Stage Manager Wanted 2004-02-24T00:39:40Z 2004-02-23T19:39:40-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.23 2004-02-24T00:39:40Z In order to maintain the sanity of the Festival Managing Staff, we are looking for one more FSM. Position open until filled! Please contact nv22@wpi.edu if you're interested.... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News In order to maintain the sanity of the Festival Managing Staff, we are looking for one more FSM.

    Position open until filled!

    Please contact nv22@wpi.edu if you're interested.

    ]]>     Sunday Preview 2004-02-23T01:37:58Z 2004-02-22T20:37:58-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.20 2004-02-23T01:37:58Z Monday: FSM Applications due by 5pm Exec Meeting, 6:30 Design Meeting,7:30 Thursday: Production BBQ, details in internal site... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News
  • Monday:
    • FSM Applications due by 5pm
    • Exec Meeting, 6:30
    • Design Meeting,7:30
  • Thursday:
    • Production BBQ, details in internal site
    ]]>     What is an FSM? 2004-02-19T03:51:44Z 2004-02-18T22:51:44-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.18 2004-02-19T03:51:44Z The FSM or "Festival Stage Manager" is roughtly equivalent to the "Stage Manager" position in a regular production with the exception that an FSM is responsible for the cues for 3 shows, more or less. This person will need to... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News The FSM or "Festival Stage Manager" is roughtly equivalent to the "Stage Manager" position in a regular production with the exception that an FSM is responsible for the cues for 3 shows, more or less. This person will need to attend design and production meetings as they serve as a liason between the directors and the design staffs. They will attend rehearsals and assist the directors as they work to make their cue lists and finally will be the person who calls the cues for their respective shows.

    If you have additional questions, contact Kelly directly.

    ]]>     FSM Applications 2004-02-17T21:34:26Z 2004-02-17T16:34:26-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.16 2004-02-17T21:34:26Z Applications for the prestigious title of Festival Stage Manager are now available. Please click "continue reading" to see the application or download the Word DOC file.... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News Applications for the prestigious title of Festival Stage Manager are now available.
    Please click "continue reading" to see the application or download the Word DOC file.

    ]]> FSM APPLICATION
    Please email completed form to nv22@wpi.edu by 5pm EST on Monday, February 23, 2004.

    DISCLAIMER: Completing and submission of this form signifies your desire to be a FSM and your willingness to accept the position and fulfill all required duties including but not limited to attending auditions, bloodbath, rehearsals, show design meetings, techs, and actual performances. If you are not able to attend all festival performance dates, please do not apply.

    Name:

    Email:

    Phone:

    Cell:

    Aim:

    Theatre Experience (if applicable please list, none is required)

    ]]>     Calendar updates 2004-02-17T20:48:16Z 2004-02-17T15:48:16-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.14 2004-02-17T20:48:16Z The calendar has been updated with important information and is accurate until the festival itself barring any major changes. Here are the key facts: Wednesday, 2/18 at 7pm in the Green Room, prospective directors can see if they have what... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu News Here are the key facts:
    • Wednesday, 2/18 at 7pm in the Green Room, prospective directors can see if they have what it takes to direct and meet the playwrights and dramaturgs.
    • Monday, 2/23 at 5pm via email, Festival Stage Manager Applications are due to nv22@wpi.edu
    • Monday, 2/23 at 6:30pm in the Green Room, 1st Executive Staff meeting.
    • Monday, 2/23 at 7:30pm in the Green Room, 1st Festival Design meeting
    As part of our mantra of "Creativity Unleashed", we are looking for a place to hold our kickoff production meeting. There will be less than 20 of us and it will be a BYOF event. (That's Bring Your Own Food for the uninitiated). Please help out the team!]]>     The Scenic Design 2004-02-14T21:55:18Z 2004-02-14T16:55:18-05:00 tag:users.wpi.edu,2004:/~nv22//2.12 2004-02-14T21:55:18Z This is the winning entry into the Scenic Design competition. Dave Eger's "Liquid". In Dave's words: "The model speaks for the design." Quick flyover movie (4mb avi)... jpabad http://www.jonabad.com jpabad@wpi.edu This is the winning entry into the Scenic Design competition. Dave Eger's "Liquid".

    In Dave's words: "The model speaks for the design."



    Quick flyover movie (4mb avi)

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