Point Loma Actors
3rd Annual
"SHAKESPEARE ON THE POINT"
Actors Workshop
Registration
Monday, July 19th
at
the workshop will be presenting
William Shakespeare's
"Twelfth Night"
Workshop Director
HANNAH RYAN
All actors interested in joining the PLA 8
week "SHAKESPEARE ON THE
POINT" Actors Workshop are invited to attend the
first meeting on Monday, July 19, 2010 for registration and casting. The
evening will include: orientation, warm-up exercises, cold-readings, casting
and refreshments. If you are new to PLA, a headshot and resume would be
helpful.
The "SHAKESPEARE
ON THE POINT" Actors
Workshop is directed by Hannah Ryan, our Director of
Education. The workshop is designed for actors of all skill
levels. The goal of the workshop is to improve the actors
skills through a focus on script analysis, character development,
costuming, and ensemble performance before a live audience.
The "SHAKESPEARE
ON THE POINT" Actors
Workshop project will be Twelfth Night, the wonderful comedy
of William Shakespeare. Twelfth
Night will be performed by the workshop members
at 4 public performances in and around Point Loma and
Members of the workshop will be cast in one or
more of the following roles:
Notes on The Characters
VIOLA - A young woman of aristocratic birth, and the play's protagonist.
Washed up on the
ORSINO - A powerful nobleman in the country of
OLIVIA - A wealthy, beautiful, and noble Illyrian lady, Olivia is courted by Orsino and Sir Andrew Aguecheek, but to each of them she insists that she is in mourning for her brother, who has recently died, and will not marry for seven years.
SEBASTIAN - Viola's lost twin
brother. When he arrives in
MALVOLIO - The straitlaced
steward-or head servant-in the household of Lady Olivia. Malvolio
is very efficient but also very self-righteous, and he has a poor opinion of
drinking, singing, and fun.
FESTE - The clown,
or fool, of Olivia's household, Feste moves between Olivia's and Orsino's
homes. He earns his living by making pointed jokes, singing old songs, being
generally witty, and offering good advice cloaked under a layer of foolishness.
SIR TOBY - Olivia's
uncle. Olivia lets Sir Toby Belch live with her, but she does not approve of
his rowdy behavior, practical jokes, heavy drinking, late-night carousing, or
friends (specifically the idiotic Sir Andrew).
MARIA - Olivia's
clever, daring young waiting-gentlewoman.
Sir Andrew Aguecheek - A friend of Sir Toby's. Sir Andrew Aguecheek attempts to court Olivia, but he doesn't stand a
chance.
ANTONIO - A man who
rescues Sebastian after his shipwreck. Antonio has become very fond of
Sebastian, caring for him, accompanying him to
FABIAN- Servant to Olivia.
VALENTINE- a gentleman of Orsino's.
A SEA CAPTAIN
A PRIEST
TWO OFFICERS OF THE LAW
About the Director
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Hannah Ryan, Director of Education |
Hannah Ryan,
Director of PLAW Education, began working with Point Loma Actors in February of
2007. With PLA she has since instructed/directed: Moliere's The Forced Marriage, Shakespeare's A
Midsummer Night's Dream On the Green, Only in New York, Greater Tuna,
Polish Joke, Food for Thought, and two sessions of The "New Actors
Workshop": Other San Diego credits include: Assistant Director A
Midsummer Nights Dream-La Jolla Playhouse, Stage Manager 2010 Pop Tour: Chile
Pod-La Jolla Playhouse, Stage Manager 2009 POP Tour: Miss Electricity-La
Jolla Playhouse, Production Assistant Tobacco Road-La Jolla Playhouse,
Teaching Assistant 2008 Summer Shakespeare Intensive-The Old Globe, Director
Gianni Schicchi- Point Loma Opera Theatre, Stage
Manager The Magic Flute-Point Loma Opera Theatre. Hannah holds a
degree in Theatre Arts from
Registration/Casting: Monday, July 19,
Workshop Length: 8 Weeks
Rehearsal Dates: Mon, Wed July 26-
Performance Dates: Aug 28-29,
Membership: $150
Max. Workshop
Size: Limited to 12 members.
Director: Hannah Ryan
Assistant Director: Eva Risman
Location:
Point Loma Actors Theatre
at the historic
Point
Loma Assembly
(1/2 block west of Rosecrans)
If you are interested in joining this fun, intensive workshop or would like to receive more information, please call us at:619-225-0044
or e-mail us at:
About
Point Loma Actors
Point Loma Actors is a performance based acting company
focused on the development of the individual actor. Beginners are encouraged to
join.
The
directors of Point Loma Actors have been active in achieving the goal of the
theatre company for more than 20 years. They are engaged in the training,
development, and production of live theatre presentations with a focus on the
actor and the community.
PLA has an experienced management team with proven operating, development and
production skills. Over 125 productions have been completed and performed.
Award winning producers, directors, designers and teachers are dedicated to
meeting our goal.
If you would like to become a member of Point Loma Actors, please give us
a call at 619-225-0044 or e-mail us
at info@pointlomaactors.com
Sincerely,
David Sein, Managing Director
Point Loma Actors