tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100855258317381292024-02-06T18:20:23.082-08:00Seussically InclinedHood College Student Musical Theatre's Seussical JourneyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-47598012466253560702014-03-22T13:45:00.001-07:002014-03-22T17:43:47.555-07:00Running Through Act 1 Our all-star cast just finished running through Act 1! It's looks and sounds fantastic!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bianca is the cutest Jojo!</td></tr>
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Time for vocal rehearsal! After lots of manual labor and a pizza break, the cast is rearing and ready to sing!</div>
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Photo Credit: Maggie McGill<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-88047476786415629172014-03-22T09:21:00.000-07:002014-03-22T11:56:03.777-07:00Set Build SaturdayThe cast and crew is hard at work this morning, moving and assembling set pieces in Brodbeck Music Hall in preparation for tech week.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-78853919963520124382014-03-13T12:35:00.002-07:002014-03-13T12:35:30.884-07:00Horton Hears A Lew!<div class="Body">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4yfjBaSIFOuf5shQUJlFCrzFe8zkYxuxd_BHDhxEWeDfhlur7S56j7Pa5kYp-vqTfapWsZzO1JRoWjSuOh_e822U5OwTlu-8s0rIRapO4FC_C8zNJF1-dsZQEBD5Do28DSidE7emtQ/s1600/lew+headshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4yfjBaSIFOuf5shQUJlFCrzFe8zkYxuxd_BHDhxEWeDfhlur7S56j7Pa5kYp-vqTfapWsZzO1JRoWjSuOh_e822U5OwTlu-8s0rIRapO4FC_C8zNJF1-dsZQEBD5Do28DSidE7emtQ/s1600/lew+headshot.jpg" /></a>Hello everyone! I'm Lew Dean and I am playing Horton in <i>Suessical.
</i>I am Liaison to HCSMT and I was a Bad Idea Bear in <i>Avenue Q.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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To start this post I should talk about why I auditioned for Horton. Honestly, I think I admired Horton and related to him more than the other
characters. He is suffering from many of the same issues that plagues our society: exploited kindness, bullying, and being shunned. Although he faces such
difficulties, Horton still manages to keep his head up and be kind to others. His
actions send a really great message to the audience. Even though you
may feel alone in the universe, if you just listen, there will be someone out there who believes in you. Being able to play Horton, and experiencing his kindness,
is making me a genuinely better person. It has been a transformative experience,
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Before auditioning for <i>Suessical</i>, I actually didn't know much about the show besides being based off the books of Dr. Seuss. What
truly connected me to the show was its characters, especially Horton, and the music. The music expresses the intense amount of emotion projected throughout the show. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As far as the cast is concerned, no other group could be better.
There are a lot of new faces in HCSMT this year. It is my co-performers that inspire me. They work as hard (or harder) than me, and they inspire me to perform my best every time that I go to rehearsal. It is interesting having
a cast primarily filled with people younger than me, in contrast to my
experience in Avenue Q last year. This year has brought a lot of talent that
has truly allowed the story to shine. There is heartbreak, laughs, and joy
throughout <i>Suessical</i>, and they have captured it all perfectly. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm Matt Dyjack and I'll be playing the Grinch in the
upcoming production of <i>Seussical</i>. I'm a senior at Hood College and
this will be my first time acting in a theatrical production.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Being a member of HCSMT has been an awesome experience! Everyone brings tons of energy to rehearsal and the mood has been extremely
positive. Each cast member supports each other and helps each member reach their potential. Bianca and Stacey have helped me
with my singing (I found out that I'm a bass which I didn't know before),
and Josh and a few others have been helping everyone learn the dance
routines and get the timing down.<br />
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Seussical
has introduced me to a style of work and collaboration that I hadn't
experienced before. The show is very much about how everyone comes
together collectively, but still requires mastering your individual parts. </div>
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To help get in touch with
Seussical, I read almost every Dr.
Seuss book in the library and read "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
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Even though I don't have as much musical or acting
experience as most of the cast, each member has been
extremely supportive of me and helped me out with whatever I need. It
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has been an amazing experience and I'm glad to be able to be a part of
it before I graduate!</div>
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I'm excited to watch the show continue to grow and bring Dr. Seuss' characters come to life! </div>
</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-13144173400020102892014-02-11T19:31:00.002-08:002014-02-12T11:15:19.942-08:00A Great Who Celebration<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Since the beginning of January, I have had the pleasure of directing six elementary school children in HCSMT's production of </span><i style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Seussical</i><span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">. Each has a large personality, an abundance of energy, and love for performance. The children will appear in three different show numbers as the Who children of Whoville; stuck between the old ideals of their parents and the new ones on which JoJo, the Mayor's daughter, thrives. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">Each week, we teach and review the dances they need to know for the show. They pick up on everything quickly and bring to the stage a magic that only children seem to possess: imagination. Every child's personality comes through to create a spectacle that is both adorable and impressive.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">All six children have been working tirelessly to bring Whoville to life come March. To help them in their efforts, HCSMT will be hosting a Fundraising night on Wednesday, February 12th at Mamma Lucia's.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">The restaurant is located on<b> </b>1700 Kingfisher Dr here in Frederick. They will be available to us from 4-10pm. There are <b>dine in and carry out options</b><i> </i>available. <b>Just be sure you tell your server or hostess that you are with Hood College Student Musical Theatre!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">As I have said, each child is special and brings a light onto the stage each and every Tuesday night. They deserve to have a night that is all their own with supporters from both the Hood College and Frederick communities.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;">We want to give you all the chance to get to know the kids a little better! Below are their profiles. Take a look! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> -Ice </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Skating</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"> -Frozen</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"> -Candy</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"> -<u> Green Eggs and Ham</u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"> -All the dancing! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"> -Two year old French cheeses</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u> -One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish</u></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"> -Because I love to dance and i love being in front of an </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"> -Facing my fears and hanging out with people that my mom loves. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-left;">"Anarchy, linguistic or otherwise, flourishes alongside another, equally pronounced strain in Seuss' work," writes A. O. Scott of </span><i style="text-align: -webkit-left;">The New York Times Magazine</i><span style="text-align: -webkit-left;">, "not of preachiness, exactly, but of unabashed moral seriousness."</span><br />
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Dr. Seuss was a follower of contemporary nonsense authors, including Lewis Carroll and P.L. Travers. Yet, his whimsical vocabulary and imaginary characters produced themes that mirrored his liberal political views during the mid 20th century.<br />
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Choreographing "Biggest Blame Fool" this evening, the cast of <i>Seussical </i>examined the philosophical tension between liberty and anarchy within society, a central theme of <i>Horton Hears a Who</i>.<br />
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"The genius of Dr. Seuss's early books lies in how closely attuned they are to this tension -- how they delight in the liberties of the imagination without quite condoning anarchy. The author seems simply to have intuited an essential aspect of the developing psyche: as much as children long to wriggle free of adult control, they depend on grown-up guidance. Who else, after all, will read books to them? Literally, children are led on these voyages by a parent's voice, and often embark on them from the comfort of a parent's lap. The success of the trip depends on the strength of the tether that anchors them to the prosaic security of the everyday world."</blockquote>
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Children of the modern era face this tension in more ways than even Dr. Seuss could imagine. The growth of technology has created an unprecedented opportunity for individuals to express their liberties, most commonly on social media sites. Anarchy ensues when cyber-bullying triumphs. </div>
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HCSMT's production of <i>Seussical </i>will present Seuss' themes for a 21st century audience. "Biggest Blame Fool" will reflect on the delicate balance between liberty and anarchy through the use of dance, acting, costumes, and multi-media. What would Horton tweet? Would the Sour Kangaroo rant on her Facebook status?<br />
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Source: A.O. Scott, "Sense and Nonsense." <i>The New York Magazine</i>. 26 November 2000. http://partners.nytimes.com/library/magazine/home/20001126mag-seuss.html</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-10598981292680778712014-01-28T13:36:00.000-08:002014-01-28T13:39:14.844-08:00Audition ReflectionsOn Saturday and Monday, over twenty individuals auditioned for <i>Seussical </i>in Price Auditorium. Beginning with vocal selections and ending with dancing, I was truly astounded by the amount of talent found at Hood College. Students from a wide variety of classes, majors, and backgrounds auditioned, making my responsibilities extremely difficult.<br />
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After hearing everyone's songs, ranging from "Money, Money," "A Whole New World," and "Dentist!" I closed my eyes and imagined these individuals bringing Dr. Seuss' beloved characters to life on Brodbeck's stage. How animated would this individual act? Does the student truly understand the literary and historical backgrounds of the characters? Is the performer having fun and enjoying the company?<br />
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After spending an hour dancing, I immediately knew I was going to enjoy directing more than I expected. I was amazed at how well students took direction, how much laughter (painful) musical theatre smiles can create, and the visual difference between stressed, drilled dancing and light-hearted, giggly movements.<br />
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The company learned that there are no straight lines in Dr. Seuss books, so their movements on stage should never be direct, linear, or produced. We explored both horizontal and vertical leveling between performers, and imagined how our actions and expressions are experiences from the audience's perspective.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Former HCSMT Leaders Jahtay Teh, Ashley Birdsell,<br />Elaheh Eghbal, Billy Lewis, & Kellie Dunan<br />at their senior convocation ceremony.</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Former
executive board members were recently asked to provide some tips for students
auditioning for <i>Seussical</i> in the
coming days…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ashley
Birdsell is currently a MFA candidate at Brooklyn College, studying Performing
Arts Management. She also works as a Programming and General Management
Associate at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The
co-founder of HCSMT and director of <i>Avenue
Q</i> offered this advice to students: “Own the space. I’ve seen so many
auditions of people who are super talented, but don’t realize it. Have the
stage presence to make me listen to what you’re saying. Take me on journey from
the minute you walk in the door.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Billy
Lewis, the other co-founder who always made rehearsals fun, said this: “no
matter what, just have fun! Show that you are fun to work with and do whatever
you can to help out.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lastly,
Kellie Duncan, an impeccable former Hood performer, remarked: “If you show the
people casting that you are confident and having a good time with the number,
it will come off better than you looking distressed and looking at your feet
during the dance.” Duncan is a youth counselor for Norwegian Cruise Lines,
based in Hawaii.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All
three focused on song choices, advising students to select appropriate numbers
that are similar in style and genre to <i>Seussical</i>.
Most importantly, the song should showcase the range and talent of the
individual auditioning. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So
what are their top three tips?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">1.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-85593925225995207432014-01-14T13:40:00.000-08:002014-01-14T13:40:25.680-08:00Built For The Imagination<i>Seussical's </i>set, built by the fantastic volunteers Mrs. Teresa Case and her husband, will feature many HCSMT 'firsts' as our productions continue to expand.<br />
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Authors Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty took a "less is more" approach when eliminating some of <i>Seussical's </i>physical aspects prior to its first national tour. The famous duo, known for their broadway classic <i>Ragtime </i>and Disney favorite <i>Anastasia</i>, recognized the show was driven by the audience's imagination - connecting the show's scenery and theme.<br />
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Void of space and time, our set will follow this artistic choice. With a show that entangles over six Seuss stories, our stage must easily transform from the Jungle of Nool, to Whoville, to the Circus McGurkus... You can see how Ahrens and Flaherty struggled with <i>Seussical </i>on Broadway.<br />
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HCSMT's creative team is constructing a set that maximizes the vertical and horizontal planes on the tiny, music-hall stage in Brodbeck. Two 12-foot long catwalks on opposite sides of the stage allow performers to be amongst the audience, eliminating the need for scenery during <i>Seussical's </i>narrative-driven numbers. With a single, compact spotlight on characters 12 feet from the stage's apron, the audience's imagination will create the scenery, aided by expressive performers.<br />
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Vertically, the set features a faux proscenium, masking the famous columns flanking Brodbeck's stage. Acting as the binding of a book, this set piece spring fourth the performance's plot.<br />
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Nearly 30 feet behind the proscenium will be an 8-foot black wall, featuring silhouettes of Dr. Seuss' famous drawings, including Truffula trees, staircases, and who-homes. Extending the length of the stage, these flats will be placed similarly to <i>Avenue Q's </i>dwellings.<br />
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Behind this wall is a giant scrim, or white screen, reflecting LED colored lights, intended to direct a scene's mood. Illuminating from holes and crevices, this light will effectively contrast the black silhouette flats directly between the scrim and the audience. Patterns and moving lights will produce a "northern lights" effect behind the performers.<br />
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Lastly, three circular flats, with diameters of 8, 6, and 4 feet (stacked) will create a giant wedding-cake style moving flat. With a variety of roles, including the Who's dust speck and Horton's nest, this flat will create three different vertical planes during the performance. Expect this piece to move throughout the performance and be equipped with patterned lights moving to the beat of the music!<br />
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Our set will allow the audience to imagine, create, and explore the world of Seuss through the lenses of their imagination. Lighting and special effects from Parlights, INC with flashy, expressive costumes on our performers will easily transform the music hall into a vortex of possibilities. Like a Dr. Seuss book, each audience member will have their own, unique visual reaction. It's truly a set built for the imagination.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-48491661000384093312014-01-07T18:18:00.000-08:002014-01-07T20:00:41.525-08:00We're Whos Here!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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HCSMT's first children's ensemble rehearsal, held this evening in Brodbeck Music Hall, was an outstanding success! Members of the ensemble learned the choreography to Hear on Who, their debut number in <i>Seussical</i>. After receiving a tour of Brodbeck Music Hall (including several WOWS! after seeing their fancy green-room) the group was center stage performing box steps, coordinated hand gestures, even a few Charlestons!<br />
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Children's Director Julianne Berg led an orientation meeting with the children's parents during rehearsal, explaining rehearsal procedures, ensemble pictures, costumes, and volunteer shifts. To take a quote from her welcome letter to the parents, "we hope your children will <i>imagine</i> their possibilities, <i>create</i> timeless memories, and <i>explore </i>their theatrical talents during our production of <i>Seussical</i>."<br />
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Tomorrow is a busy day for HCSMT - including a morning meeting with Parlights, our contracted theatrical lighting provider, and set construction around noon!<br />
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May 29, 2013 found HCSMT members transporting <i>Avenue Q</i> set pieces from Price Auditorium into a storage room in Alumnae Hall. Amidst 90 degree heat and a blazing sun, 2 X 4's and plywood was carefully tucked away for <i>Seussical</i>.<br />
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This time, within swirling snow drifts and temperatures struggling to reach 25 degrees, <i>Seussical </i>director Travis Gilbert, children's director Julianne Berg, and tech team member Jaime Ramirez loaded handfuls upon handfuls of lumber onto a truck bound for Price Auditorium. Graciously assisted by SGA Student Life Chairperson Ray Rivera, the team collected the supplies for tomorrow's inaugural set construction day.<br />
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Check back tomorrow for a feature on <i>Seussical's</i> set and the volunteers who are building this unprecedented stage design.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-64151632409709098202013-10-28T12:25:00.001-07:002013-10-28T12:26:07.983-07:00Calling All Children! <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Hood College Student Musical Theatre will be holding open auditions to fill a children's ensemble for their 2014 spring production of <i>Seussical</i>.<br />
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Auditions will be held November 4th and 7th from 7 - 9 PM in the Coblentz Seminar Room on the Hood College campus. Please follow signage for the event.<br />
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Any child, grades 4 -7, may audition. No preparation or experience is necessary and attendance at only one evening is required.<br />
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Pre-registration may be completed at hood.edu/seussauditions<br />
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Please spread the word as HCSMT looks give back to the Frederick community and provide leadership opportunities for its members.<br />
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Check out our article in the <a href="http://www.fredericknewspost.com/arts_and_entertainment/article_e90ec7af-c441-545c-8ad1-69310e4f6b54.html">Frederick News Post</a>!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-598234275451183322013-10-08T21:42:00.000-07:002013-10-08T21:42:27.980-07:00T-Minus 24 Hours!Are you ready for tomorrow's cabaret?<br />
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Doors will open in Whitaker Commons at 8:30 PM and seating is first-come, first-serve. Please arrive early because the venue will reach capacity quickly!<br />
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Be sure to bring $1 bills for tips! All proceeds will be donated to Hood College's Walk a Mile in Her Shoes team, which raises money for the Heartly House.<br />
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The upstairs balcony will be opened for any audience members who wish to stand and/or sit on the floor during the performance.<br />
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Please make plans to attend the Drag 101 Talkback after the show in Whitaker 220! Light refreshments will be provided.<br />
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Over 50 students participating in this year's Gender-Bender Cabaret held a dress rehearsal this evening in Gambrill Gymnasium.<br />
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Special kuddos to the Soccer team, who practiced their number this evening after their game.<br />
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Who are you supporting? Team Madonna or Team Britney?<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-11439293120603284312013-10-07T12:31:00.001-07:002013-10-08T14:51:03.500-07:00Meet the Drag Performers! <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">HCSMT is ecstatic to bring drag kings Avery Austin and Mr. Thomas with Miss Gay Western Maryland Miss D. Meaner to the Hood College stage at the 2nd Annual Gender-Bender Cabaret.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Meet our 2013 drag performers below and don't forget to attend the Drag 101 Talkback Session in Whitaker 220 following the cabaret! Attendees get a chance to meet with the drag performers, ask questions, and have photo opportunities. Refreshments will be provided!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Beginning drag in 2004 from Boston MA, Avery began as Avery Allston, hailing from the Allston community in Boston. Moving to Austin, TX, Avery transitioned from Avery Allston to Avery Austin before spending 8 years as a member and board of director of Austin's premiere drag king troupe, Kings 'N Things. K</span><span style="line-height: 18px;">nown for his dramatic musical theatre numbers in box ties and suspenders, Avery has been performing with DC Kings since 2011. Avery has cherished his 10 years of performing and is grateful for any opportunity to share his passion with an audience.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">Throughout the past 13 years, Miss D. Meaner has performed at venues nation-wide. With a personal record of 14th place at Miss Gay Amerca, competing on four occasions. Miss D. Meaner completes charity work for HIV/AIDS assistance programs in her spare time. Support our local queen this April as she competes for Miss Gay America Maryland at the Hippodrome Theatre as she hopes of representing Maryland at the 2015 Miss gay America pageant! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beginning in 2009, Mr. Thomas has performed with Drag King Rebellion in Ann Arbor, Michigan and DC Kings, the longest running drag king troupe in the world. When he's not lighting up the stage, you can find him cruising the DC streets on his motorcycle or enjoying a craft beer with his King brothers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mr Thomas: <i>"The students should expect to be dancing in their seats & singing along to my numbers!"</i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss D. Meaner: <i>"You can expect a high energy performance that will pull you in and say wow!"</i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Avery Austin: <i>"I'm known as the musical theatre king, so expect a dramatic performance."</i></span></blockquote>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Madonna or Britney Spears?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mr. Thomas: <i>"Although Madonna hails from my home state of Michigan, I grew up listening to Britney with the windows rolled down and the speakers blaring..."</i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Avery Austin: <i>"That's hard! Definitely a life-long Madonna fan; but I think Britney may have out-done her when it comes to dance..."</i></span></blockquote>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you were in the Crayola Box, which color would you be and why?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mr. Thomas: <i>"I'm most definitely cerulean. I have very vivid memories of first discovering that color in the crayon box--it was as if I pulled the Hope Diamond from the Earth. Because I couldn't remember the name, I would color little swatches of all the blues looking for the one that stole my heart"</i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Miss D. Meaner: <i>"Red, I believe it stands out the most out of all the colors in the box."</i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Avery Austin: <i>"I'm going with Burnt Orange. Orange is my favorite color in genera and Austin is crazy about their football team - their signature color is burnt orange."</i></span></blockquote>
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<b>There is only one week until HCSMT's 2nd Annual Gender-Bender Cabaret!</b></div>
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<b>Check back this week for a series of posts about our performances!</b></div>
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<i>Poster Credit: Ashely Birdsell '13</i></div>
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Over a dozen Hood undergraduates kicked-off the rehearsal period for this year's Gender-Bender cabaret!<br />
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Dubbed the "HCSMT Ensemble," this year's group will perform the opening and closing numbers at the 2nd Annual Gender-Bender Cabaret. HCSMT expects over twenty students in the ensemble.<br />
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Gender-Bender Cabaret co-directors Stacey Axler and Lew Dean announced the group's opening number, Fergie's "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody," featured in Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby soundtrack.<br />
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Transforming the Gambrill Gymnasium into a 1920's speakeasy, the group learned over a minute of the Jazz Age song. Join us next week as we review this choreography and add more!<br />
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Also, be sure to join the conversation on this year's Gender-Bender cabaret by using the hashtags #HoodPride and #GenderBender13 on Twitter! Tweet us @HCSMT.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>2012 - 2013 HCSMT Executive Board at the 2012<br />Gender-Bender Cabaret</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white;">"It's not about what is is, it's about what it can become, " Dr. Seuss tells his audience within </span></span><i style="font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white;">The Lorax. </span></i><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">While planning th</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">e 2012 - 2013 season, last year's HCSMT executive board agreed that the organization needed to create and brand an annual fall event, without overshadowing the spring musical.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">As so, the Gender-Bender Cabaret was born.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Now, a staple of the Whitaker Wednesday series, the Gender-Bender Cabaret features professional drag performances and student dance routines. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Last year, as director and host, I was astounded how many hands were raised when I asked the audience, "how many of you have never been to a drag show?"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">As President, I'm honored to introduce many Hood students to the world of drag - after all, the foundational component of college is to make new experiences. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">This year, our cabaret features DC Brolo Drag King performers Avery Austin & Mr. Thomas. Our drag queen will be announced at a later date.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The HCSMT student ensemble will perform the opening & closing numbers, in opposite gendered attire, of course. The evening also features performances by the Hood College Soccer Team, The BrotherHood, and The Movement. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Charged with creating this event, I never imagined what it would become. I stand now before many first-year HCSMT members who never experienced the rush of last year's rehearsal process or never have received the helpful guidance of Kellie Duncan or Ashley Birdsell. </span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsvzTIEUKnsFnkwbjE1a7m_VlJ1Z98DuwtMjII1BBlebgxAMfbQQcdtLwU-WnQNh9sElGGvv0TofZ01Tix4DFMfuLVbZQpenljXoneo7GhXajVxakCTdav6w4GtsFXcBX0moH5AppOg/s1600/genderbender.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsvzTIEUKnsFnkwbjE1a7m_VlJ1Z98DuwtMjII1BBlebgxAMfbQQcdtLwU-WnQNh9sElGGvv0TofZ01Tix4DFMfuLVbZQpenljXoneo7GhXajVxakCTdav6w4GtsFXcBX0moH5AppOg/s320/genderbender.png" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Now, I'm helping directors Stacey Axler and Lew Dean succeed in adding their own touch to the gender-bender. I'm finally realizing Ashley's perspective.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">"It's not about what it is, it's about what it can become..."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">A few cabarets, with Dr. Verzosa hammering away at the keyboard, has become HCSMT.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I can't wait to see what the 2nd Annual Gender-Bender Cabaret is to become! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I wish our student ensemble, partnering student organizations, and our drag performers a wonderful rehearsal process! I can't wait to celebrate your accomplishments on the evening of October 9th! </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-69315678153724241712013-09-22T20:07:00.000-07:002013-09-23T18:44:11.458-07:00A Surprise in the Street!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-09ADRRBTzr0LYIwYNhyphenhyphen8uxS6jwBLCfeIy3DrH1jrL5rY5-uZ5rKdq4VSp-t2xRxxUagdgn79szQ2dGpoDyvjO99cQGicJa0V0njTLcaQhFJb67y2GjyvNVwGEK5P12uouo1j0ibLg/s1600/news+post.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="45" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-09ADRRBTzr0LYIwYNhyphenhyphen8uxS6jwBLCfeIy3DrH1jrL5rY5-uZ5rKdq4VSp-t2xRxxUagdgn79szQ2dGpoDyvjO99cQGicJa0V0njTLcaQhFJb67y2GjyvNVwGEK5P12uouo1j0ibLg/s320/news+post.gif" width="320" /></a><a href="http://www.fredericknewspost.com/arts_and_entertainment/arts_and_entertainment_topics/visual_arts/article_286448f9-0e77-58c1-9fc7-8d6ea9f29c86.html#user-comment-area">A Surprise in the Street!</a><br />
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Great news!<br />
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Hood College Student Musical Theatre was featured in the Frederick News Post!<br />
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Jen Bodeson, a staff reporter for the Frederick News Post, interviewed HCSMT President Travis Gilbert last week regarding the group's 2013 flash mob at In the Streets!<br />
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Check out the article on the Frederick News Post Website & check back tomorrow with Gender-Bender Audition information!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-25946254594135207342013-09-15T18:10:00.002-07:002013-09-15T18:10:27.954-07:00In the Streets 2013!What a day!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>HCSMT Liaison Lew Dean Interacting<br />with Festival Attendees </i></td></tr>
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HCSMT began yesterday's In the Streets festival volunteering with event organizers from Celebrate Frederick. At 7:30 AM, executive and creative team members were along Market Street preparing for the crowd of thousands later to come.<br />
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Throughout the festival, HCSMT continued its tradition of having costumed characters at an informational booth. Treasurer Joe Denicola, Liaison Lew Dean, and member Amber George played Spiderman, Captain America, and a princess while informing parents about <i>Seussical's</i> children auditions.<br />
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Per HCSMT's 2013 - 2014 commitment to raising awareness about literacy, our booth featured bookmarks with important season dates and info!<br />
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Meanwhile, back at campus, flash mob director Garrett Cline put some last minute touches on this year's flash mob and commenced the march to Market Street at around 2:30.<br />
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At approximately 3:10, "Don't Stop Believin" started blasting from the third street stage and a crowd of students, clad in blazer gear, starting running from the crowd and dancing within the intersection.<br />
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Soon crowds of people lined the street to watch HCSMT's 2013 flash mob ensemble master the number.<br />
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After the crowds left, HCSMT members enjoyed a picnic in Baker Park, with food prepared by President Travis Gilbert's mom and aunt.<br />
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Several individuals need to be thanked. Without their support and guidance, HCSMT would not witness the success or challenge the leadership skills of its student members:<br />
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Cathy Gilbert & Deannie Schorr for preparing the delicious picnic food and providing essential behind-the-scenes help.<br />
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Garrett Cline, for shinning bright in the spotlight (as always) and for stepping up to the plate.<br />
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George Cassutto for filming the 2013 flash mob.<br />
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Julianne Berg, Ricardo Huerta, Lew Dean, Amber George, Elaheh Eghbal, Stacey Axler, and Joe Denicola for managing HCSMT's information booth.<br />
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David Gurzick for providing HCSMT the opportunity to give back to the Frederick Community and assisting in HCSMT's 2013 In the Streets participation.<br />
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And finally...<br />
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To all the 2013 flash mob performers. The group was full of wonderful and talented personalities, all whom had fun with the dance and left the crowds astounded. Great work!<br />
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Now, onward to the 2nd Annual Gender-Bender Cabaret! Stay tuned!<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151917521429993">2013 Flash Mob Video</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-15627951970288876752013-09-12T12:30:00.002-07:002013-09-12T12:36:55.120-07:00Are You Ready?!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Dr. Gurzick, Travis Gilbert, & Garrett Cline<br />Show Off Their Juice Plate Smoothies.</i></td></tr>
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HCSMT's 2013 flash mob is right around the corner... are you ready?!<br />
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Flash mob director Garrett Cline, HCSMT President Travis Gilbert, and Hood College professor Dr. David Gurzick prepared for the event in Downtown Frederick this afternoon by scoping out performance locations and organizing logistics.<br />
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Afterwards, the group enjoyed a delicious lunch at Frederick's newest business, Juice Plate, which features fresh, local salads, sandwiches, and smoothies at affordable prices.<br />
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Juice Plate is a community-oriented and socially conscious business adventure - a great business model for Hood students and friends to support! Stop in and enjoy this great eatery!<br />
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Any perspective audience members should plan to locate themselves on Market Street between 3rd & 2nd Street. Expect the performance between 2:30 - 3:00 PM. You will immediately know when the flash mob begins - we promise!<br />
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...the exact time and location of the performance will be kept a secret!<br />
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Also, be sure to stop by HCSMT's booth beside the Celebrate Frederick booth at the intersection of 2nd and Market Street. Pick up a season bookmark, learn about our children's auditions, and snap a picture with one of our costumed characters!<br />
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For more information regarding Saturday's In The Streets Festival, please visit their <a href="http://www.celebratefrederick.com/events/in-the-street/">website</a>.<br />
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HCSMT would also like to thank Dr. Gurzick for his continued support and irreplaceable guidance.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-64064166465686122022013-09-10T20:05:00.002-07:002013-09-10T20:05:58.235-07:00International Literacy Day Conference!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Creative Team Members Outside the Whittemore House</i></td></tr>
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On Monday, September 9th, creative team members Garrett Cline, Ricardo Huerta, Julianne Berg, and Travis Gilbert attended the International Literacy Association's International Literacy Day Conference with Hood College VISTA Coordinator Elaheh Eghbal.<br />
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Held at the historic Whittemore House in Dupont Circle, headquarters for the Democratic Women's Club, the conference focused on career-ready literacy within our education system. The group listened to the nation's educational leaders who articulated how employers and schools can work together to prepare students with the literacy skills needed for today's workforce.<br />
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The conference featured an address from Mrs. Alma Powell, chair of America's Promise Alliance, acclaimed children's author, and spouse of former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell. Mrs. Powell spoke about the economic consequences of an illiterate citizenry, informing us that nearly 600,000 job openings exist in today's marketplace, however, there are no skilled workers to fill these openings.<br />
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Dr. Maureen McLaughlin, International Reading Association President and chair of the Reading Department at East Stoudsburg University of Pennsylvania, defined career ready literacy for the group following Mrs. Powell's address.<br />
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Rich Long, from the International Reading Association, moderated a panel discussion including Glenn Marshall of the National Association for Manufacturing Excellence, Dr. Ann Kennedy from Arlington Mill High School, Rich Carson from Rotary International, and Jaimie Mathews from the u.S. Chamber of Commerce.<br />
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Dr. Kennedy enlightened conference attendees that 98% of her Arlington, Virginia high school students work at least 30 hours per week during the academic year, yet, only 12% are at a career-ready fluency level. Continuing, the panel discussed how Rotary International and the business community have been adopting schools and partnering with students to provide technical and literacy training for high school students, preparing them for the workforce.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Creative Team Members at the 2013 International<br />Literacy Conference</i></td></tr>
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Our group ended the afternoon by networking with conference attendees at a coffee reception held following the panel.<br />
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International Literacy Day began on September 8, 1965 as part of an effort to focus worldwide attention on literacy needs. The event is facilitated by the International Reading Association, a nonprofit, global network of 600,000 members dedicated to developing a literate society.<br />
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Hood College Student Musical Theatre would like to thank the International Reading Association for being gracious hosts and for sharing their knowledge on worldwide literacy. Also, the organization would like to thank Hood College VISTA coordinator Elaheh Eghbal for organizing HCSMT's participation at the event.<br />
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Be sure to to check the blog on Thursday with a special update regarding HCSMT's 2013 Flash Mob!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2013 Flash Mob Performers</td></tr>
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Wow! Over 30 students have now signed up for the 2013 Flash Mob!<br />
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And we're not finished!<br />
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Hood College Student Musical Theatre is proud to announce an additional Flash Mob rehearsal <b>this Sunday from 9 - 10 PM in Gambrill Gymnasium. </b><br />
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Any students who were unable to attend the first two rehearsals may attend! This is also a great opportunity for any veteran performers to clean and practice.<br />
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Rehearsals will also occur on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 - 10 PM in Gambrill Gymnasium.<br />
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Tonight's group learned/reviewed over half of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" with HCSMT Secretary and 2013 Flash Mob Director Garrett Cline. The creative team was overwhelmed with the group's energy and skill; we can't wait to show off this talented group!<br />
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Be sure to wear your favorite HCSMT T-Shirt or Hood colors tomorrow for our first <b>spirit day!</b> Our organization will have an information tent tomorrow over lunch hours on the Coblentz Patio. Stop by wearing your HCSMT swag and receive a free treat or pick up a season calendar bookmark!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-35335885912956523632013-09-04T19:26:00.002-07:002013-09-05T10:27:12.258-07:00Student Activities Fair!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Showing Off the HCSMT<br />
Creative Team T-Shirts!</td></tr>
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Hood College Student Musical Theatre executive board and creative team members were at tonight's Student Activities Fair welcoming new students to the Hood College campus life!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Travis Gilbert & Garrett Cline<br />
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Team members Travis Gilbert, Garrett Cline, Julianne Berg, and Ricardo Huerta welcomed over 40 individuals to the organization, ranging from performers, to tech members, and even a few students interested in costumes.<br />
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Be sure to attend tomorrow evening's 2nd flash mob rehearsal in the Gambrill Gymnasium from 9 - 10 PM. All flash mob participants get a free T-Shirt to tie-dye and a pair of HCSMT sunglasses! Not a dancer? Catch our performance at Frederick's In the Streets Festival on Saturday, September 14th!<br />
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HCSMT is also proud to announce their first spirit day of the year! Wear your favorite HCSMT T-Shirt (or Teal & Grey) <b>this Friday. </b>Make sure President Travis Gilbert sees you at lunch or dinner and receive a special treat for spreading some HCSMT & Blazer pride!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-710085525831738129.post-26614270843853462042013-09-03T20:10:00.000-07:002013-09-05T10:26:56.187-07:00Flash Mob: Round #1<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Tonight began Hood College Student Musical Theatre's Semester Kick-Off with the first of four flash mob rehearsals!<br />
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Flash mob director and HCSMT Secretary Garrett Cline welcomed 19 Hood College students to the organization. The group learned the beginning section of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" which will be preformed at Frederick's In the Streets Festival on Saturday, September 14th at an undisclosed time.<br />
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It's not too late to sign up! Attend the next three rehearsals on Sept. 5, 10, & 12 from 9 - 10 PM in Gambrill Gymnasium. All participants get a free T-Shirt to tie-dye and a pair of HCSMT sunglasses. Remember, in order to become a member of HCSMT, you must participate in a performance, which includes the 3rd annual flash mob.<br />
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Also, be sure to check out HCSMT's table at the Student Organization Fair tomorrow from 9 - 10 PM in Whitaker Campus Commons.<br />
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Find more information on the Semester Kick-Off by clicking the link on the homepage.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237929177791955151noreply@blogger.com0