Join us for this fun, educational and FREE event to be held in the Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts. Don’t let your students miss this outstanding opportunity to learn from the Purdue Theatre faculty and staff. The workshop program will culminate with a matinee production of Larry Shue’s ever-popular comedy The Foreigner at a special price of $5 (which includes a complimentary lunch). A new format will allow all students to attend all workshops, but participation is limited for both the workshop and matinee, so students are encouraged to return the enclosed registration form no later than Monday, September 24. Additional forms may be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
REGISTRATION: 8:00-8:45 a.m.
Meet in the lobby of the Nancy T. Hansen Theatre
ORIENTATION: 8:45-9:15 a.m.
Nancy T. Hansen Theatre
WORKSHOP SESSION I: 9:15-10:45 a.m.
Time to Wake Up!
Acting Studio East, Room 2154
Pete’s Players lead a fun introduction to Purdue Theatre with these activities designed for meeting new people and ensemble building.
Shakespeare Made Easy
Acting Studio West, Room 2164
It’s all in the rhythm! Lose your fear of the Bard and learn to feel the freedom of his language in this informative and fun workshop.
Calling the Shots
Hansen Theatre
Actors act, directors direct; but who is the “conductor” that brings it all together when the curtain rises? Learn how to call a show as stage manager using a page out of The Foreigner play book for today’s show.
BREAK: 10:45-11:00 a.m.
Meet in the lobby of the Nancy T. Hansen Theatre
WORKSHOP SESSION II: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
How do they do that?
Hansen Theatre
Every production has its technological magic tricks, and The Foreigner is no exception. See how Purdue Theatre uses different materials and technologies to make giant logs float above actors’ heads, create log-cabin walls that are light as air, and cause an actor to melt into the floor and disappear!
Conversation with the Director
Hansen Theatre
Meet Larry Sommers, director for The Foreigner, who has directed nearly 35 productions over the past 20 years.
Sound Design: Not so Foreign after all!
Hansen Theatre
A demonstration of the amazing Hansen Theatre sound system, complete with examples of the sound design from the afternoon production of The Foreigner.
LUNCH: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Student Commons, Second Floor
Come and enjoy a complimentary lunch with the students of Purdue Theatre.
MATINEE: 2:00 p.m. $5
The Foreigner – Nancy T. Hansen Theatre
(house opens at 1:30)
To download this announcement click here.
To download a registration form for the workshop click here.
Send registration and matinee payment to:
Purdue Theatre
c/o David Lageveen
Pao Hall
552 W. Wood St.
W. Lafayette, IN 47907-2002
Please retain a copy for your records. You may fax your workshop selections and show reservations to 765.496.1766.
For additional information call David at 765.494.3084 or email lageveen@purdue.edu.