Jan 192017
Dec 032015
Auditions for the 2016 Spring Musical “The Little Mermaid” will be held at 10 – noon on Saturday, Dec 5th and 3:15 – 5 PM on Monday, Dec 7th.
Audition materials will be available in the CUHS office starting Nov. 16th.
Nov 052015
CUHS Drama Presents:
An Evening of Comedy
Nov 6, 7, 13, 14
at the Santa Lucia Middle School Gymnasium
6 PM Curtain
Burger dinner served from 5 – 6 PM
Four shows each night:
“The Greatest Parents Ever”
“Crushed”
“The Spot”
“!3 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview”
Admission: $5 ($3 for 17 and under)
Burgers & Chips – $5
Soda, Candy, Popcorn – $1 each
Jan 162015
2015 Young Frankenstein Cast CUHS Drama
Count Dracula Brandon
Elizabeth Anna
Frau Blucher Callie
Frederick Tristan
Hermit Cameron*
Horses Hayley, Brandon
Igor Jacob
Inga Kat
Herald Triey
Kemp Meg*
Mad Scientist #1 Brandon
Mad Scientist #2 Zoe
Mad Scientist #3 Annika
Mad Scientist #4 Karina
Male Villager #1 Triey
Male Villager #2 Karina
Male Villager #3 Maryn*
Male Villager #4 Annika*
Male Villager #5 Cameron*
Monster Nate
Mordecai Andrew
Shoeshine Boy Andrew
Steward Treiy
Student #1 Maryn
Student #2 Annika
Student #3 Treiy
Students Tori, Karina, Sophie
Sweet Adelines – Lead Anna, Annika
Sweet Adelines – Tenor Lindy, Olivia
Sweet Adelines – Baritone Tori, Zoe
Sweet Adelines – Bass Cameron, Hayley
Telegraph Boy Cameron*
Victor Nate
Woman Villager Lindy
Ziggettes Hayley, Holly, Lindy, Olivia
Ziggy Michelle*
* – trouser role
Dec 012014
Hi Cast and Crew of CUHS Drama’s Fall Production –
We did not get a very big crowd for the “post mortem” last Tuesday after school, but those who were there offered valuable insight of which I wish to share with everyone. Before I get started, I want to mention that these sessions are very valuable for the continued success of this program. It is better to learn the “easy” lessons in this environment, not in the big arena of the Spring Musical.
And one more thing, I was extremely proud of the way you all pulled this off. I know the inaugural CUHS Drama’s Fall Production was not quite in the league of SNL, but it came very close. The combined audiences approaching 300 (170 on opening night alone!) received a worthy theatre experience that night. Your preparation, responsiveness, and decorum were on par with professional theatre, and the patrons recognized this. So, congratulations! You all did an awesome job. And I know virtually all of you had as much fun as I did putting this on.
WHAT WENT WELL
– Lighting
– Actors working with the tech crew
– Good props and costumes
– High fun factor
– Good team building
– Comfortable/safe environment
– Opportunity for less experienced actors to perform
– Promoted interest in theatre at the middle school
– Actors were not intimidated by the large, overflow house
– Community realized drama potential of the high and middle school students
– High level of enjoyment by the audience
– The four casts were awesome
– Everyone covered well when lines got off
– Backstage noise level was low to non-existent (except when Randy crashed into the set)
– Made more than enough to cover expenses
– Cast input in the creation of each show was key
– The three directors enjoyed working with their respective casts
– The plays that were selected
– The play selection process involving Drama Club members
– The casts had fun
WHAT NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
– Directors not assertive enough when action was not adequate or up to par
– Last-minute changes
– One or two individuals’ backstage behavior and misuse of props
– Backstage was a bit crowded
– Lack of dressing areas
– Knowing one’s line as being funny and pausing for ensuing laughter
– Sets not weighted down
– Communication between directors and casts during off hours–should get a designated texter
– Not enough photos (the ones Debbie took are terrific, but we would like to see more)
– Run-thru schedule was a bit ad hoc
– Needed 2 – 3 more dress rehearsals
– Needed more chairs on opening night and more chairs backstage
– Lines need to be delivered slower and louder overall
– Having multiple directors made it more difficult for Jan to coordinate props and costumes
– Props sometime not in correct place
– General lack of backstage, particularly regarding the audience sight lines
– Lack of a full house on Saturday evening
Okay, it is now time to move on to Young Frankenstein. Let’s build on this experience and make the 2015 musical the best ever.
Thanks!
– Randy
Dec 012014
Blind Date
Written by Samara Siskind
Directed by Randy Schwalbe
Marcia: Kat Cleaves
Ted: Jacob Wright
The Absolute Most Clichéd Elevator Play in the History of the Entire Universe
Written by Trieschmann
Directed by Randy Schwalbe
Pregnant Woman: Meg Stern
Biker: Carson Pierce
Hippie Guy: Kilian Wesemann
Instructor: Annika Marthaler
Stephanie: Zoe Markham
Brittney: Kelli Rennie
Bethany: Tori Ehlers
Clown: Kat Cleaves
Goth Kid: Jacob Wright
Normal Girl: Moselle Stieler
Happily Ever After?
Written by Laura Sebastian
Director by Jacob Wright
Ismelda: Tori Ehlers
Luella: Anna Harrington
Cinderella: Maryn Steeb
Persephone: Arabelle Staufenberg
Charming: Tristen Evans
10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
Written by Don Zolidis
Directed by Katrina Cleave
Narrator 1: Nate Ehlers
Narrator 2: Olivia Hargear
Christy: Emily Dubnow
Susan: Fiona Cloward
Sam: Kelli Rennie
Jimmy: Jackson Bruce
Zombie 1: Randy Schwalbe
Zombie 2: Kyle Martin
Staff
Executive Director: Randy Schwalbe
Producer: Larry Frost
Set Construction: Todd Steeb
Props: Jennifer Ehlers
Costumes: Jennifer Ehlers and Lana Crunelle
House Manager: Nancy Taylor
Lighting: Dave Ehlers
Sound: Jesse Haus
Tech Crew: Todd Steeb and Nancy Taylor
Nov 252014
test-2014
Jan 222014
CUHS GUYS AND DOLLS CAST
MISSION
Sarah Brown Mackenna Perryman
Arvide Abernathy Callie Cashdan
General Cartwright Al Curtice
Calvin Jackson Bruce
Martha Tori Ehlers
Agatha Maria Figueroa
HOT BOX
Adelaide Ariel Bruce
Mimi Anna Harrington
Rosie Katrina Cleave
Naomi Tiffany Stephens
Dancer 1 Michelle Campos
Dancer 2 Emily Dubnow
Dancer 3 Karis Lawson
Dancer 4 Annika Marthaler
Dancer 5 Crystal Martinez
Dancer 6 Lucy McConnell
Dancer 7 Karina Ochoa
Dancer 8 Lindy Ortiz
Dancer 9 Maryn Steeb
Dancer 10 Haley Zinn
GAMBLERS
Sky Masterson Cesar Viveros
Nathan Detroit Jacob Wright
Nicely-Nicely Johnson Nate Ehlers
Benny Southstreet Katrina Cleave
Harry the Horse Carson Pierce
Rusty Charlie Treiy Petit
Big Jule Mark O’Bryan
Brandy Bottle Bates Brandon Loredo
Liver Lips Louie Cesar Hernandez
Angie the Ox Andrew Paiz
Society Max Ethan Walters
Scranton Slim Annika Marthaler
Dave the Dude Michelle Campos
The Seldom Seen Kid Tiffany Stephens
Good Time Charlie Cameron MacTavish
RUNYONLAND / RESTAURANTS
Tourist – Patron 1 Zoe Markham
Tourist – Patron 2 Marissa Martinez
Tourist – Patron 3 Natalie Negley
Tourist – Patron 4 Jasmine Torres
CAMEOS
Joey/MC/Cubana Waiter Tony Costa
Lt. Brannigan Cameron McGurrin
Jan 092014
All vocal rehearsals from 2:15 to 4 PM in the music room
Jan 8: Sky / Nicely
Jan 15: Arvide / Sarah and Sky
Jan 22: Adelaide and Sarah
Jan 29: Nicely, Benny, and Rusty
Feb 5: Arvide / Sarah and Sky
Feb: 12: Nicely and Benny / Adelaide and Nathan
Feb: 19: Nicely, Benny, and Rusty
Feb 26: Adelaide and Sarah / Open
Jan 092014
Mon & Thur: 6 – 8:30 PM in the cafe
6 – 7:45(ish) Full cast–warm-ups, big songs, big scene blocking
7:45 – 8:30(ish) Smaller scene blocking
Sat: 10 AM – 1 PM in the cafe
10 – 11 Hot Box dancers
11 – 11:30 Havana dancers
11:30 – 1 Gamblers
Wed: 2:15 – 4 PM in the music room
Lead singers (see Lead Singer Schedule post)
Tue: 6 – 8:30 PM in the music room starting Feb 18th
Cast and adult chorus with orchestra