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Friday October 30, 2009
3:15 pm-3:38 pm
E-board Members Present: Sarah Sterling, Erik Shuler, and
Kim Greenawalt
Members Present:
Kim Saunders, Josh Gadek, Knate
Roy, Kate Boswell, Sam Austin, Robin Rubeo, Bill Pastella, Jessica Tetro,
Courtney Bennett, Todd Backus, Melanie Tarrant, Chris Walker, Stephanie
Martinez, Charlie Smith, Zac Mackrell, Melisa Erwin, Crystal Blankenbaker,
Teresa Kaczorowski, Aaron Londraville, and Keegan Bushey.
Faculty Present:
Dr. Jessica Hester
Special Guests:
None
Motion to Open:
Bill Pastella
Second: Kate Boswell
Old Business:
Last week we discussed FAM. Fashion Arts and Media. It will start next semester. Chris and Natifa briefly spoke about FAM again for those who
were not here last week.
Tomorrow is trick or treating for Unicef. Meet in front of Culkin, in your
costume, ready to go!
We need to vote for t-shirts today. A vote was held. This year’s t-shirt design is “We don’t
say Macbeth” with a list of this season’s shows on the back.
Dr. Jessica Hester spoke about the Alternative Spring and
Winter break programs in which students work with Habitat for Humanity. Participants build homes for people who
wouldn’t have one unless Habitat for Humanity volunteered to help them. Theatre students would be very
qualified to do something of this nature because of their experience in the
scene shop. There are groups going
to West Virginia and New Orleans. Participants
don’t have to worry about transportation, food, and housing. A lot of Oswego students really enjoy
this program and the people from the host town are incredibly hospitable. Talk to Jessica Hester if you have any
questions. She also said that a
lot of students in the fine arts don’t think of civic engagement as part of
their careers; however, this is really what theatre is about. Sarah mentioned that the program costs 300
dollars for New Orleans and about 800 dollars for Jamaica. This covers the initial cost to get
there. As our advisor, Jessica encourages
us to think about this program.
New Business:
Contact Sarah Sterling if you are interested in going to
KCACTF. You do not need to be
certain if you are going or not.
This is just to gauge how many are interested in attending. E-mail her at ssterlin@oswego.edu
by Tuesday.
Our Halloween Costume contest was held. Keegan, Sam, and Stephanie were voted
as having the best costumes.
Announcements:
Kate Boswell announced that Christmas Cabaret act and crew
sign ups will be posted on November 2nd. Remember that the dress rehearsal is on Saturday December 13th
during daytime hours. Sign
ups will close before Thanksgiving Break.
Sarah Sterling spoke of dining hall fliers and door hangers being
used to advertise Blackfriars and Blood Relations. There will eventually be posters that we could give to local
businesses. There will be a
popcorn sale.
Josh Gadek is stage managing Allan and Lawrence this
year. The crew is not large but
since the stage manager console is not onstage, Josh is looking for an
ASM. Rehearsals are the week of the
performance of Blood Relations.
The show will be held on the following Monday. Josh may be able to give you community service if you live
in Hart or Johnson Halls.
Motion to Close:
Kate Boswell
Second: Todd
Backus
October 23, 2009
3:15-3:40pm - Room 102, Tyler Hall
E-board Members Present: Sarah Sterling, Kevin
Hollenbeck, Kim Greenawalt, and Erik Shuler.
Members Present: Ben Harrison, Kim Saunders, Stephanie
Martinez, Keegan Bushey, Chris Walker, Sarah Long, Sam Austin, Todd Backus, Tom
Steckler, and Courtney Bennett.
Faculty Present:
None
Special Guests:
None
Motion to Open: Courtney
Bennett
Second: Todd Backus
Old Business:
T-shirts: Sarah
discussed prices. It costs a total
of $6.23 for one color shirt and one color print. However, it only costs $3.50 per shirt if SA funded. We are unsure if there are enough
people here to vote so we will vote next week. We will also take and place t-shirt orders at next week’s
meeting.
Trick or treat for Unicef: This is happening on Saturday, October 31st. Sign up if interested on the sign up
sheet that is posted in the basement outside of the costume shop. We will meet outside of Culkin at 5
pm.
Drag Ball Makeup workshop: The makeup workshop was successful. Stephanie and Sarah did makeup for all
of the nonprofessional participants.
Blood Relations:
Crew members are needed.
The crew list should be going up Monday. There are enough people to fill crew, but the more the
merrier! See Chris Verschnieder if
you want to help focus lights.
Halloween Costume contest: Our next meeting, Friday October 30th, is a
Halloween costume contest.
New Business:
Christmas
Cabaret: Sign ups for acts will be
posted in the beginning of November.
Play Selection Committee: Todd spoke about Play selection committee. They are looking for plays that
students are interested in performing.
FAM: Fashion,
Arts, and Media group: Chris
Walker spoke about this SA recognized organization. They want to bring multicultural arts to Oswego. The organization is beginning with
multicultural theatre. Want to
bring in productions that are different from what is being performed in the
main stage season. Examples of
multicultural productions include plays with female casts, plays written by
Latino or Latina playwrights, etc.
As of right now, the organization wants to have weekly meetings. Contact Chris or Natifa Adolfus if interested. One production is planned for next
semester; it may consist of a night of monologues.
Broadway Backwards:
if you are interested in participating please email Erik Shuler at shuler@oswego.edu. He would like to begin planning the
event now.
Announcements:
Keegan: We are
trying to promote Blood Relations with door hangers and triangle
pamphlets. Keegan is also taking
t-shirt orders for Blood Relations shirts. All profits will go to send KCACTF nominees to KCACTF. The colors are navy blue and red.
Motion to Close:
Courtney Bennett
Second: Kevin Hollenbeck
Friday, October 9, 2009
3:15pm - 3:42pm- Room 102, Tyler Hall
E-board Members Present: Sarah Sterling, Kevin
Hollenbeck, Erik Shuler, Kim Greenawalt, and Maura Koenig.
Members Present:
Ryan Laughin, Jess Quindlen,
Melanie Tarrant, Jess Quindlen, Kim Saunders, Aaron Londraville, Sarah Long,
Keegan Bushey, Craig Lenzi, Teresa Kaczorowski, Melissa Erwin, Josh Gadek, Todd
Backus, Stephanie Martinez, Becca Schretzlmeir, Knate Roy, Robin Rubeo, Jessica
Tetro, Courtney Bennett, and John McCoy.
Faculty Present:
none
Special Guests: none
Motion to Open: Stephanie
Martinez
Second: Todd Backus
Old Business:
Todd presented his t-shirt designs. They do not reflect the colors of the
shirts. The fonts may have to be
changed. We are going to look into
prices. Josh told us that we
already have a setup fee and that we do not have to pay to put the Blackfriars
logo on the t-shirts. Keegan
suggested another company to order through. We will be voting at the next meeting. If you have suggestions about fonts or
still want to submit a design, send it directly to Todd and he can help you
edit it.
The Meet and Greet was cancelled because we thought load in
would go into Sunday.
The popcorn sales in the campus center never happened
because no one signed up. However,
some people have expressed interest in volunteering on Tuesday/Thursdays. Keegan suggested raising money for those
going to ACTF with the money raised from the popcorn machine.
Erik spoke about Broadway Backwards. Due to a lack of location, Erik has
decided to plan the event for next semester.
Sarah Long spoke about the Drag makeup workshop. Sarah Long and Stephanie Martinez will
be heading this up.
Directing Scene Auditions were discussed. Melanie told the group that the class
will be directing scenes from Wit and Doubt. Auditions are Sunday, October 11th from 1-4 pm. Scripts are in the theatre office but
cannot be removed. The full
performance will be during finals week and there will be some times when you
will have to attend the directing class, which meets from 2:20 to 3:40 on
Tuesday/Thursdays.
New Business:
War of the Worlds:
strike is on the 18th of October. Theatre majors and minors are encouraged to attend. The show runs from the 13th
to the 18th
There will be a costume contest on the 30th of October. The prize for winning is candy. Come dressed up the Blackfriars meeting
on that day.
On the 31rst, Sarah would like to trick or treat for
Unicef. Maura spoke about
this. We trick or treat and
request donations for Unicef.
Unicef is a charity that helps feed children in third world
countries. We will have to acquire
donation forms. The majority of
the group was interested in this.
Maura will send out an e-mail with more information over the Blackfriars
list serve.
Theatre Tea:
Wednesday October 21st at Fallbrook from 4-6pm. Please send your RSVP’s to Pam
Lavalee.
Announcements:
Kim Saunders: Auditions are occurring from 1-2:30 for a movie in
Seneca Hall. If you cannot attend,
auditions may be held again on Monday.
1 boy and 3 girls are needed.
Contact Kim Saunders if you are interested. (ksaunder@oswego.edu)
Kim is also in need of people for her own movie.
Keegan Bushey: Crew
members are needed for Blood Relations!
Talk to Aaron Londraville or Johan if interested. Keegan is planning on doing a chalk
drawing in the quad. Volunteers
will be asked to lie on the ground and we will be drawing “crime scene”
outlines of bodies. Talk to him if
interested. On October 17th,
The Stanley Theatre in Utica is doing a midnight showing of Rocky Horror.
Kim Greenawalt:
There will be an open house for potential students on October 12th
from 10:15 to 12:00 in the campus center.
If you want to come talk to potential students, feel free to come sit at
the Blackfriars table.
Maura Koenig:
Jonel Langenfeld-Rial is having a Halloween Party on October 30th. If interested, contact mkoenig1@oswego.edu. This is not a Blackfriars related event. RSVP to Maura if you are coming.
Knate Roy: APO
is starting a mentorship program.
Peer to peer, advised through the faculty, student will be matched with
student mentors in the same discipline.
Motion to Close: Keegan
Bushey
Second: Courtney Bennett
Friday, September 28, 2009
E-board Members Present: Sarah Sterling, Kevin
Hollenbeck, Erik Shuler, Maura Koenig, Kim Greenawalt
Members Present:
Aaron Londraville, Becca
Schretzlmeir, Ben Harrison, Courtney Bennett, Josh Gadek, Kate Boswell, Kenny
Eng, Kim Saunders, Knate Roy, Stephanie Martinez, Steve Handzel, and Todd
Backus.
Faculty Present:
None
Special Guests:
Suzayn Mackenzie
Motion to Open:
Stephanie Martinez
Second: Josh Gadek
Old Business:
Tshirts: Sarah
discussed that only one t-shirt design has been submitted, this particular
design also being something that is not very appropriate and is overdone. Knate said that he has ideas and will
give them to Sarah.
The Meet and Greet is next Sunday, October 4th. If load in is extended into or
scheduled to occur on Sunday, we will change the time to work around load
in.
Play Selection Committee: We technically have to vote even though we have the required
number of people. Candidates spoke
about why they should be on play selection committee. All are in favor of the committee: Kate Boswell, Todd Backus, Becca Schretzlmeir, and Courtney
Bennett
New Business:
There will not be a meeting next Friday due to the meet and
greet.
On Thursday, October 8th, Sarah would like to set
up the popcorn machine in the campus center
Broadway Backwards:
Erik presented info on Broadway Backwards: Broadway stars singing songs that are to be sung by the
opposite gender. On November 7th,
Erik would like to present our own version here at Oswego. Erik would like to use Steeper Bell
auditorium in the top of Hewitt Union.
We will be asking for our own funds or for Broadway Cares Equity Fights
Aids. If you are interested,
please email shuler@oswego.edu with how
you would like to help. Depending
on how many people are interested, there could be full cast numbers.
A Drag Ball Makeup workshop will be forthcoming. Sarah Long has agreed to lead this event.
Announcements:
Kim Greenawalt reminded the group that light hang is
tonight.
Kate Boswell announced that Blackfriars could help pay for a
subscription to Variety Magazine.
Steve and other professors would like to use this magazine for their
classes. She also reminded the
group that Christmas Cabaret is on December 12th.
Directing class auditions are tentatively scheduled for Sunday
October 11th from 1-4pm in room 103. Some directors are working on Doubt and others are working on Wit. There
will be a cold reading. You should
probably dress appropriately for an audition. A 30 second to 1 minute monologue may be required.
Knate announced that he lost his i-pod in the Lab
theatre. If you find it, please
return it to Knate.
Sarah Sterling announced that if you are interested in doing
the drag ball, Liz Enwright is willing to play piano if you need to hear the
music you would be lip syncing.
People are looking for others to collaborate with. If you are interested, send your
questions to backus@oswego.edu or ssterlin@oswego.edu.
War of the Worlds is coming up.
Motion to Close:
Stephanie Martinez
Second: Kate
Boswell
Friday, September 18, 2009
Room 102, Tyler Hall 3:12-3:26pm
E-board Members Present: Sarah Sterling, Kevin
Hollenbeck, Erik Shuler, Kim Greenawalt, and Maura Koenig
Members Present:
Todd Backus, Stephanie Martinez,
Tess Kaczorowski, Jessica Quindlen, Kim Saunders, Robin Rubeo, Crystal
Blankenbaker, Will Smith, Melanie Tarrant, Knate Roy, Courtney Bennett, Steven
Handzel, Melissa Krug, Aaron Londraville, Keegan Bushey, Jessica Tetro, and
Ryan Laughlin.
Faculty Present:
None
Special Guests:
None
Motion to Open:
Stephanie Martinez
Second: Melanie Tarrant
Old Business:
Sarah Sterling has established next week as the deadline for
t-shirt designs.
The meet and greet with APO has been planned for Sunday,
October 4th from 11 am to 2 pm in Tyler Hall. There will be pizza and soda.
Sign up to audition for Blood Relations!
Sign up to volunteer at the Blood Drive or to give
blood. The blood drive is
occurring next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All blood donors will be entered into a
raffle for Blood Relations tickets and swag.
There are currently three publicity committee members. If you are interested in joining,
please talk to Sarah Sterling.
Split Britches is coming to Oswego. Their show is occurring in the Campus
Center Auditorium on September 22nd. They will be holding a workshop on September 23rd.
New Business:
Maura discussed the idea of having quad programs. These activities don’t have to relate
to theatre but they serve to provide Blackfriars members and other students on
campus with stress relief. Ideas
for activities include painting and human games: Mario Kart, mouse hunt, and fuseball.
Sarah mentioned that Blackfriars could have a stand at the
Halloween Fair and window painting event.
All money raised would be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network
Sarah also discussed the alternative winter break
program. At least five members
from an organization are needed.
The program consists of going to either New Orleans or Jamaica to work
on projects like Habitat for Humanity.
New Orleans costs $300 and Jamaica is more expensive.
Kim Greenawalt announced that it is time to start applying
for play selection committee. Play
selection committee is the group of people who choose the plays that will be
performed next season. Two
acting/directing/music theatre students and two tech/history and criticism
students are elected to the committee. Sophomores and juniors are preferable. Transfers may apply. Freshmen are not eligible. Those interested in applying are
encouraged to post a document on the Blackfriars bulletin board stating the
following: name, year (sophomore,
junior, etc.), concentrate, and why you believe you should be elected to the
committee. The deadline for
posting these documents is next Friday.
If you do not have this document posted by next Friday, you will
not be eligible for the committee.
Announcements:
Kim Saunders is filming a documentary and is in need of
actors and interviewees. Her
documentary is about people who aren’t sexually active as opposed to people who
are. She is also in need of
actors. If you are interested,
please e-mail her at ksaunder@oswego.edu.
Sarah Sterling announced that the Shaun Cassidy Improv.
Troup is looking for new members!
Practices are on Sundays at 6 pm in 205 Campus Center. Shows are on Saturdays in the Campus
Center auditorium at 8 pm.
Knate Roy announced that APO is having a Stage Management
workshop with Oswego grad Suzayn Mackenzie. It is this Sunday from 1-2 pm in the lab theatre. Come if you are interested in stage
management or if you have questions about theatre in the professional
world.
Motion to Close:
Stephanie Martinez
Second: Todd Backus
Friday, September 11, 2009
Room 102, Tyler Hall
12:40-1:04pm
E-board Members Present: Sarah Sterling, Kevin
Hollenbeck, Erik Shuler, Kim Greenawalt, Maura Koenig
Members Present:
Melanie Tarrant, Jess Quindlen,
Nick Pike, Knate Roy, Todd Backus, Liz Enwright, Stephanie Martinez, Bill
Pastella, Teresa Kaczorowski, Becca Schretzlmeir, Crystal Blankenbaker,
Brittany Slingerland, Colin Holmes, Ryan Laughlin, Courtney Bennett, Steven
Handzel, Danielle Jewis, and Jessica W.
Faculty Present: none
Special Guests:
none
Motion to Open:
Melanie Tarrant
Second: Knate Roy
Old Business:
No
old business at this time
New Business:
"Blood Relations" auditions were outlined by Teresa
Kaczorowski. They will be
occurring next weekend in Room 103.
More information can be found in Room 105. Prepare 2 monologues, any style. There may be sides.
Sarah Sterling suggested that we can sell popcorn to raise
money for student theatre.
However, money not spent would have to be returned to SA.
We would like to work with the Rainbow Alliance this
year. We could assist with their
drag ball by contributing to makeup, lights, costumes, and performance numbers.
Café nights could be held once every two weeks. You can perform or contribute
technically. We can use the
Downtown Oswego space.
Arrangements may be made with Dunkin Donuts for coffee.
Van trips to see shows were discussed. Kate Boswell is interested in going to
Buffalo. Syracuse is also an
option. Avenue Q is coming in 3
weeks and we could get discounted tickets and qualify for group rates. We have full use of the vans if we pay
for gas. If we wanted to go to New
York City, we would have to stay in a youth hostel which would cost $35 per
person. Tickets would also be more
expensive there.
Publicity Committee/Party planning committee will be
formed. Sarah mentioned publicity
ideas which included collaborating with Toilet Talk and WYNO/WTOP or posting
signs in the bathroom.
Tess Kaczorowski spoke about offering students
headshots. She is charging $30.
Sarah Sterling mentioned that several groups on campus are
looking for photos of organizations.
Sarah believes they are being submitted by the Oswegonain office.
Announcements:
Liz Enwright: "If
you say so" is a new play first produced in
Rochester by Adam Sweeny, an Oswego alum.
Liz wants to bring it here.
Crew and stage management will be needed and the play will be performed
during the college hour. It is
comparable in length to a one act.
Split Britches needs money to get here and money must be
submitted by student groups through SA.
Blackfriars is contributing as much as they can at this time.
Beginning directing will be holding auditions which are
TBA. This years plays are "Doubt" and "Wit".
Phil Marcus:
STG has a literature committee and is planning a writing contest. Humans vs. Zombies will be held in
October with the money going to a good cause.
Kim Greenawalt:
Greg Salmon will be holding an audition workshop for camera and soaps on
Monday September 14th in the Lab theatre. If you are interested in mock auditioning, contact Jonel
Langenfeld-Rial and dress appropriately.
Bring headshots and resumes if you have them. He will also be visiting the beginning directing class on
Tuesday, September 15th from 2:20 to 3:40 in the Lab Theatre.
In addition, Blackfriars members were asked to vote on
providing a $100 purchase order for a reception for Christmas Cabaret. This was voted upon and approved by
members.
Tess Kaczorowski:
Sept. 22, 23, 24 are the dates for a campus wide blood drive. The drive is running from 11:30 to 5:30. Donors can walk in or make
appointments. Tess is recruiting
volunteers to hand out cookies and juice.
Volunteers sign up for 2 hour blocks. If you donate blood, for every pint of blood you could win
t-shirts or free tickets for Blood Relations.
Knate Roy:
Alpha Psi Omega is setting up workshops. A stage management workshop will be occurring in the next
two weeks.
Todd Backus:
New Voices is a playwrighting contest. Be aware that plays are due in the fall.
Sarah Sterling:
We would like to do a meeting every week, but it may be difficult for
everyone to meet. We can no longer
meet during college hour. If you
are interested in PR committee, talk to Sarah. Play selection committee will be discussed at the next
meeting. At some point, we would
like to hold a meet and greet.
Bring your T-shirt ideas and designs to the next meeting.
Motion to Close:
Stephanie Martinez
Second: Todd Backus
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