June 6, 2008
by Chris Schraufnagel, drama teacher at Horace Greeley High School
SpringFest is a week-long theatre festival that is completely written, directed, acted and teched by the students at Greeley. It is a collaboration between my Stagecraft and Playwriting and Directing classes. As part of a semester-long project, the Playwriting and Directing students spend the first half of the semester writing or finding a one-act play, and the second half of the semester casting, blocking, directing and teching their shows. The stagecraft students are then responsible for technically helping the directors turn their ideas into reality. This all culminates in the week of shows, starting every evening at 7:00 p.m. June 9 – 12.
“The Trial of Mister William Shakespeare as accused by Marco Acelli, The Honorable Judge Joseph Curtel presiding: A Supposition on ‘The Merchant of Venice,’” written and directed by P.J. Grisar to be performed on Monday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m.
“To Protect and Serve” written and directed by Danny Kane to be performed on Tuesday, June 10, at 7:00 p.m.
“Bisney Boy” written and directed by Kathryn Krull will be performed on Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m.
”Backstage” written and directed by Sam Kulick to be performed on Monday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m.
“Eggcicles” written and directed by Adam Levine will be performed on Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m.
“A Terrapin for Tuesday,” written and directed by A.J. Perlin will be performed on Monday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m.
“It’s What’s for Dinner,” written and directed by Mike Stanton to be performed on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.
“The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World,” directed by Chris Schraufnagel will be performed on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Return to “Front Page” to read about each of these exciting young directors’ offerings.
Click to find plays and directors featured in our May 30, 2008 edition. Here’s the list of them:
“Science Erosion” by Ross Carstens, Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.
“SteinowitzSpace” by Zach Ehrlich , Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.
“All Along the Grocery Aisle” by Rebecca Hamburg, Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.
An excerpt from “Company,” book by George Furth, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Evan Ross., Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.
“A Helping Hand” by Ezra Schrage, Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.
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