Hi All,
HPCT has published a photo book filled with pictures from the 2006-2007 season and the 2007-2008 season. Check them out online at the addresses below. If you are interested in ordering one - don't do it through the mypublisher.com site. Just let me know and we will try to get a group order together.
For the 2006-2007 Season, click here
For the 2007-2008 Season, click here
The 07-08 is substantially larger and more detailed because I had finally figured out the program by the time I did that one. The books are available at the HPCT office for you to enjoy.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Don't Forget - Summertime Classes for Children & Teens
Midsummer Players
Session I for Ages 7—13
“Melodrama in High Point”
Monday - Friday, July 7 - 18
1:00 - 4:00 pm - $150.00
Let's bring back the melodrama! Damsels in distress tied to the railroad tracks, buff heroes who save the day, and dastardly villains who hatch evil schemes - these are just a few of the types of larger-than-life characters we'll recreate. We'll use the conventions of an old-time melodrama to build our own crazy props and pull together outlandish Victorian-inspired costumes. Class work will be inspired by a 19th century melodrama script and will culminate in a performance for family and friends on the final day of class.
Session II for Ages 7—13
“Japanese Stories & Folk Tales”
Monday - Friday, July 21 - August 1
9:00 am - Noon - $160.00*
We'll look at some classic stories and characters from Japanese folk tales and create our own performances. We'll also explore the world of Kabuki and Noh, traditional Japanese theatre forms, for inspiration for props and costume pieces that we'll create as a part of class. Our final class will be our very own Japanese theatre presentations for family and friends.
*SPECIAL NOTE: Included as part of Session II’s registration fee, students will attend an 11:00 am performance of “1,000 Cranes” presented by The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival
Fees for both sessions include a Midsummer Players T-shirt and light rehearsal snacks.
Teen Actor’s Workshop
Monday through Friday
June 16 – June 27
7:00 - 9:00 pm - $150.00
Ages 14 – 18 or with permission of the instructor.
Utilizing both scenes and monologues, this class will give teen actors an opportunity to prepare for audition and performance work. We’ll explore modern, classic, and experimental texts, and students will be challenged to expand their range and experience through work on solo, duo and group pieces. Class work will incorporate basic voice and acting exercises. Each student should dress to move freely and arrive on the first day with a short, memorized monologue. The workshop will conclude with a demonstration of our work for family and friends.
The Teen Actors’ Workshop and both sessions of The Midsummer Players will be held at the HPCT Space at the Enterprise Center, 305 North Main Street, 3rd Floor and taught by Martha Mendenhall.
To register, print the Summer Class PDF and the complete the registration form on the back page.
Limited Scholarships & Sibling Discounts are available. For more information about these discounts, see the registration form.
Contact Jennifer Blevins at (336) 882-2542 or jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org for further information.
Click this link for a downloadable brochure with registration form.
Session I for Ages 7—13
“Melodrama in High Point”
Monday - Friday, July 7 - 18
1:00 - 4:00 pm - $150.00
Let's bring back the melodrama! Damsels in distress tied to the railroad tracks, buff heroes who save the day, and dastardly villains who hatch evil schemes - these are just a few of the types of larger-than-life characters we'll recreate. We'll use the conventions of an old-time melodrama to build our own crazy props and pull together outlandish Victorian-inspired costumes. Class work will be inspired by a 19th century melodrama script and will culminate in a performance for family and friends on the final day of class.
Session II for Ages 7—13
“Japanese Stories & Folk Tales”
Monday - Friday, July 21 - August 1
9:00 am - Noon - $160.00*
We'll look at some classic stories and characters from Japanese folk tales and create our own performances. We'll also explore the world of Kabuki and Noh, traditional Japanese theatre forms, for inspiration for props and costume pieces that we'll create as a part of class. Our final class will be our very own Japanese theatre presentations for family and friends.
*SPECIAL NOTE: Included as part of Session II’s registration fee, students will attend an 11:00 am performance of “1,000 Cranes” presented by The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival
Fees for both sessions include a Midsummer Players T-shirt and light rehearsal snacks.
Teen Actor’s Workshop
Monday through Friday
June 16 – June 27
7:00 - 9:00 pm - $150.00
Ages 14 – 18 or with permission of the instructor.
Utilizing both scenes and monologues, this class will give teen actors an opportunity to prepare for audition and performance work. We’ll explore modern, classic, and experimental texts, and students will be challenged to expand their range and experience through work on solo, duo and group pieces. Class work will incorporate basic voice and acting exercises. Each student should dress to move freely and arrive on the first day with a short, memorized monologue. The workshop will conclude with a demonstration of our work for family and friends.
The Teen Actors’ Workshop and both sessions of The Midsummer Players will be held at the HPCT Space at the Enterprise Center, 305 North Main Street, 3rd Floor and taught by Martha Mendenhall.
To register, print the Summer Class PDF and the complete the registration form on the back page.
Limited Scholarships & Sibling Discounts are available. For more information about these discounts, see the registration form.
Contact Jennifer Blevins at (336) 882-2542 or jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org for further information.
Click this link for a downloadable brochure with registration form.
Monday, May 26, 2008
OK This Has GOT To Stop!
How did I lose control????HPCT is losing (at least for a little while) another family member. Noah Eckert recently graduated from UNCG and is heading to Albany for graduate school. He was a crapshooter/save-a-soul mission member in Guys & Dolls (center in the picture to the right) and did a marvelous job of making the various Audrey II's (picture below) come to life in Little Shop.
Noah, we will miss you lots but know that you will do great things at school and in the future. We wish you well and love you lots. Hurry back to us.
Jennifer
Sunday, May 25, 2008
A Sad/Happy Day! We will miss you Timmy!
Whilewe
will
miss
him
lots
and
lots....
We would like to wish Timmy Metzner (Guys & Dolls' ASM & Little Shop's Seymour) well as he travels to take a position with Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota.
In six short months, Timmy has become an important part of the HPCT family and I appreciate the hard work, energy, great attitude and incredible talent he brought to the organization. And the love and joy that I and many others felt from him personally. You will be missed, but we can't wait to see what you do next. Stay in touch!
Lots of love,
Jennifer
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Congrats to our Graduates!
Congratulations to our High School Graduates (that I know about and/or am remembering at the moment). If you know other HPCT family members that are graduating this year, please email me and I will add them to our list.Chris Andrews
Vera Gies
Laura Hall
Melissa Hawks
Owen Hickle-Edwards
Erin Louk
Kerri Lowe
Matt McMullan
Megan Oots
Carissa Pinckney
Joseph Terrell
Christina Villa
Chiara Von Der Goltz
Also we have a few College Graduates...
Benjamin Dennis - High Point University
Noah Eckert - UNCG
Brittany Hogan - Furman University
Brandon Louk - NYU
Best wishes to you all!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Calling All Arts Warriors!
Please make every effort to attend the Guilford County Commissioners meeting on Thursday. Maybe we can all grab some dinner afterwards!
Please read and react to the good news below….
Thanks for caring,
Jennifer
*****
From Debbie Lumpkins, Executive Director, High Point Area Arts Council
After attending Arts Day in Raleigh on Wednesday, several of us continued our advocacy efforts by attending the Guilford County School Board's meeting that night since we knew that discussions about arts education positions were being voted on ... please read the great news below! Part of advocacy is saying thank you and we need to personally thank the school board members and interim superintendents for listening to the public and restoring arts education to our schools. If you would like to send a personal thank you card instead of e-mailing at the addresses below, snail mail addresses can be found at www.gcsnc.com/boe/members.htm
IMPORTANT: Our advocacy efforts are not done, however, and we need your support. The County Commissioners' Meeting is next Thursday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m. at the Old Courthouse on W. Market Street in Greensboro. In addition to being in attendance to show your support of the School Board's budget request to the County Commissioners, Jeanie Duncan and I will be making a presentation to the County Commissioners' for the united arts councils' grant request. Last night in a discussion with one of the county commissioners, it was recommended that Jeanie and I be the only ones that speak and that we have supporters in attendance. Same as the City Council meeting last month, we will recognize our supporters from the podium ... so it is imperative that you are there and show that the arts do matter.
*****
From: Save GCS Music and Art
Board of Education says YES! to Arts Education!!!
Arts education scored a major victory last night!
The Guilford County Board of Education voted 10 to 0 to fully restore art and music instructional time that was cut from many elementary schools this year. The BoE also voted 9 to 2 to restore the position of cultural arts coordinator. These votes were part of the budget process. The next step in the process is consideration of the BoE's budget request by the County Commissioners.
Importantly, both arts education measures approved last night use redirected funds. This means that the arts measures did not contribute to an increase in the budget request (i.e., they are not part of the "10%" increase reported in the press). In theory at least, the restored instructional time and coordinator position are therefore less vulnerable to further budget changes even if the budget increase is not fully approved by the County Commissioners.
Nevertheless, nothing about the budget is truly final until the process is complete and these gains cannot be considered "locks" until that time. To protect these measures and to keep faith with the BoE, your help will be crucial over the coming weeks in encouraging the Commissioners to fund the schools' budget request. More information about that will be forthcoming.
In the meantime, please take a moment to email the BoE members and the co-interim superintendents to thank them for their support of arts education in Guilford County. They came through for our kids and now is the time to show our appreciation!
Walter Childs mailto:childsw@gcsnc.com
Garth Hebert mailto:garth@thecpafirm.com
Darlene Garrett mailto:dygarr@aol.com
Alan Duncan mailto:alan.duncan@smithmoorelaw.com
Anita Sharp mailto:sharpea@gcsnc.com
Jeff Belton mailto:beltonj@gcsnc.com
Kris Cooke mailto:kcooke73@triad.rr.com
Dena Hayes mailto:hayesd@gcsnc.com
Amos Quick mailto:quicka@gcsnc.com
Dot Kearns mailto:dotkendall@aol.com
Nancy Routh mailto:nrouth@bellsouth.net
Eric Becoats mailto:becoate@gcsnc.com
Sharon Ozment mailto:ozments@gcsnc.com
The hard work of each and every one of us over the past year made a tremendous difference in bringing about a positive change for arts education; our community; and most importantly, our children!! THANK YOU!!
Please read and react to the good news below….
Thanks for caring,
Jennifer
*****
From Debbie Lumpkins, Executive Director, High Point Area Arts Council
After attending Arts Day in Raleigh on Wednesday, several of us continued our advocacy efforts by attending the Guilford County School Board's meeting that night since we knew that discussions about arts education positions were being voted on ... please read the great news below! Part of advocacy is saying thank you and we need to personally thank the school board members and interim superintendents for listening to the public and restoring arts education to our schools. If you would like to send a personal thank you card instead of e-mailing at the addresses below, snail mail addresses can be found at www.gcsnc.com/boe/members.htm
IMPORTANT: Our advocacy efforts are not done, however, and we need your support. The County Commissioners' Meeting is next Thursday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m. at the Old Courthouse on W. Market Street in Greensboro. In addition to being in attendance to show your support of the School Board's budget request to the County Commissioners, Jeanie Duncan and I will be making a presentation to the County Commissioners' for the united arts councils' grant request. Last night in a discussion with one of the county commissioners, it was recommended that Jeanie and I be the only ones that speak and that we have supporters in attendance. Same as the City Council meeting last month, we will recognize our supporters from the podium ... so it is imperative that you are there and show that the arts do matter.
*****
From: Save GCS Music and Art
Board of Education says YES! to Arts Education!!!
Arts education scored a major victory last night!
The Guilford County Board of Education voted 10 to 0 to fully restore art and music instructional time that was cut from many elementary schools this year. The BoE also voted 9 to 2 to restore the position of cultural arts coordinator. These votes were part of the budget process. The next step in the process is consideration of the BoE's budget request by the County Commissioners.
Importantly, both arts education measures approved last night use redirected funds. This means that the arts measures did not contribute to an increase in the budget request (i.e., they are not part of the "10%" increase reported in the press). In theory at least, the restored instructional time and coordinator position are therefore less vulnerable to further budget changes even if the budget increase is not fully approved by the County Commissioners.
Nevertheless, nothing about the budget is truly final until the process is complete and these gains cannot be considered "locks" until that time. To protect these measures and to keep faith with the BoE, your help will be crucial over the coming weeks in encouraging the Commissioners to fund the schools' budget request. More information about that will be forthcoming.
In the meantime, please take a moment to email the BoE members and the co-interim superintendents to thank them for their support of arts education in Guilford County. They came through for our kids and now is the time to show our appreciation!
Walter Childs mailto:childsw@gcsnc.com
Garth Hebert mailto:garth@thecpafirm.com
Darlene Garrett mailto:dygarr@aol.com
Alan Duncan mailto:alan.duncan@smithmoorelaw.com
Anita Sharp mailto:sharpea@gcsnc.com
Jeff Belton mailto:beltonj@gcsnc.com
Kris Cooke mailto:kcooke73@triad.rr.com
Dena Hayes mailto:hayesd@gcsnc.com
Amos Quick mailto:quicka@gcsnc.com
Dot Kearns mailto:dotkendall@aol.com
Nancy Routh mailto:nrouth@bellsouth.net
Eric Becoats mailto:becoate@gcsnc.com
Sharon Ozment mailto:ozments@gcsnc.com
The hard work of each and every one of us over the past year made a tremendous difference in bringing about a positive change for arts education; our community; and most importantly, our children!! THANK YOU!!
Monday, May 19, 2008
HPCT Fundraiser - All Are Welcome!
Click on the image to enlarge. 
Reply to jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org
or send your reservation card and check to HPCT at P.O. Box 1152, High Point, NC 27261.
It's gonna be a blast!
Thanks to the Little Shop Cast & Crew
The show is over, Audrey II has returned to Winston-Salem, Mickey's finger (which was also broken) has been stitched up and ALMOST everyone has turned in their scripts.
Thanks so much for the hard work, talent, laughter and love that you all brought to this incredible production. I appreciate every single one of you and can't wait to work with you all again.
Have a great summer and plan to join us again next year!
Love you all,
Jennifer
Saturday, May 17, 2008
High Point Enterprise - May 14, 2008
HPCT's "Little Shop of Horrors" Is a Bloomin' Hit
by Joseph Rosenblum
High Point Community Theatre concludes its season this week-end with "Little Shop of Horrors," the botanical version of "Sweeney Todd."
"Little Shop" is probably the only musical in which the main character is a carnivorous plant, Audrey II, whose lines are sung and spoken powerfully by Gareth Stearns and whose movements are deftly orchestrated by Noah Eckert.
Audrey II is the creation of Seymour (Timothy Metzner). He first appears as a nebbish of the first order. As Audrey II flourishes, so does Seymour. His sartorial efforts improve, as does his relationship with Audrey I (Kate Smith), the love of his life for whom he has named his new plant species. Seymour and plant begin hesitant and wilting but become increasingly vibrant--and bloody-minded.
As Audrey, Smith is poignant and funny. In "Somewhere Green" she sings charmingly of her dream of being surrounded by plants. She achieves her wish, though not in the manner she had imagined. Before she and Seymour become an item, she dates Orin, a sadistic dentist menacingly played by Skyler Brown. His fondness for nitrous oxide proves his undoing. He dies laughing (and twitching) in the comically grisly song "Now (It's Just the Gas)."
Mickey Highland renders perfectly the the beleaguered, irascible owner of a failing plant store Mr. Mushnik.
The Skid Row-nettes serve as melodious chorus. Their well-coordinated dance movements (choreographed by Mallory Graham) help create the 1950s feel of the show. All the Skid Row-nettes have great voices, and Tashia Dorsey is a diva.
David Bell's set is simple but effective. The band is excellent, especially Danny Frye's percussion. which is suitably raucous when he plays Audrey II's leitmotif.
Don't feed the plants this week-end. Instead, go see "Little Shop of Horrors," which runs through Sunday at the High Point Theatre.
(Joseph Rosenblum teaches library science and literature courses at UNCG.)
by Joseph Rosenblum
High Point Community Theatre concludes its season this week-end with "Little Shop of Horrors," the botanical version of "Sweeney Todd."
"Little Shop" is probably the only musical in which the main character is a carnivorous plant, Audrey II, whose lines are sung and spoken powerfully by Gareth Stearns and whose movements are deftly orchestrated by Noah Eckert.
Audrey II is the creation of Seymour (Timothy Metzner). He first appears as a nebbish of the first order. As Audrey II flourishes, so does Seymour. His sartorial efforts improve, as does his relationship with Audrey I (Kate Smith), the love of his life for whom he has named his new plant species. Seymour and plant begin hesitant and wilting but become increasingly vibrant--and bloody-minded.
As Audrey, Smith is poignant and funny. In "Somewhere Green" she sings charmingly of her dream of being surrounded by plants. She achieves her wish, though not in the manner she had imagined. Before she and Seymour become an item, she dates Orin, a sadistic dentist menacingly played by Skyler Brown. His fondness for nitrous oxide proves his undoing. He dies laughing (and twitching) in the comically grisly song "Now (It's Just the Gas)."
Mickey Highland renders perfectly the the beleaguered, irascible owner of a failing plant store Mr. Mushnik.
The Skid Row-nettes serve as melodious chorus. Their well-coordinated dance movements (choreographed by Mallory Graham) help create the 1950s feel of the show. All the Skid Row-nettes have great voices, and Tashia Dorsey is a diva.
David Bell's set is simple but effective. The band is excellent, especially Danny Frye's percussion. which is suitably raucous when he plays Audrey II's leitmotif.
Don't feed the plants this week-end. Instead, go see "Little Shop of Horrors," which runs through Sunday at the High Point Theatre.
(Joseph Rosenblum teaches library science and literature courses at UNCG.)
Friday, May 16, 2008
Congratulations "Sky"
HPCT would like to congratulate Dusty Lucas, Guys & Dolls' Sky Masterson, on his wedding today to Katie Myers. Our best wishes to the happy couple!
Little Shop Opening
Enjoy a couple of clips from tonight's opening and please excuse the cue-calling. Thought Noah might enjoy seeing Audrey II (versions 3 & 4) in action. Great work Noah & Gareth!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Thanks to our Great Crew!!!
Thanks so much to our fabulous backstage crew!
Front row - Lee Willard, Turner Popalis, Briana Valderrey
Middle row - Michael Howell, Bob Wickline
Back row - Patrick Farlow, Gary Stirewalt
You are the best! And got the biggest applause of the show for your attack on the audience!
Homeschoolers Performance
Our homeschoolers class finished Wednesday with a performance of their adaptation of "Little House in the Big Wood" for the River Landing community. The kids did great and our audience was warm and welcoming.
Thanks to Martha Mendenhall and the students for a great job!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Load-In
Thanks to all who helped with load-in! It's gonna be a great week.
We believe in getting them while they are young....
We believe in getting them while they are young....
Monday, May 5, 2008
Last Tuesday at Jimmy's for the Season
Don't forget to join us tomorrow for our last (official) Tuesday at Jimmy's. You can probably find Jennifer, Michael, Hannah & Leo there most Tuesdays but this is the last one that will precede rehearsal until the Fall.All are welcome!
Audrey II Tires of Actors
Audrey II has now added producers and directors to her menu as she takes a bite of Jennifer & Bobby.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Rehearsals This Week
Sunday, May 4 – 6:00 - Dinner - Thanks Kate
7:00 – 10:00 – Run Acts I & II
Monday, May 5 – 7:00 – 10:00 – Run Acts I & II
Tuesday, May 6 – 6:00 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
7:00 – 10:00 – Run Acts I & II
Wednesday, May 7 – 7:00 – 10:00 – TBA
Thursday, May 8 – OFF
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 – 10:00 – Run Acts I & II
7:00 – 10:00 – Run Acts I & II
Monday, May 5 – 7:00 – 10:00 – Run Acts I & II
Tuesday, May 6 – 6:00 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
7:00 – 10:00 – Run Acts I & II
Wednesday, May 7 – 7:00 – 10:00 – TBA
Thursday, May 8 – OFF
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 – 10:00 – Run Acts I & II
Friday, May 2, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
The HPCT Homework Lounge
Who needs the library when you can come to the HPCT rehearsal hall to do your homework accompanied by great music!
Barnes & Noble on Saturday
Seymour, Audrey & the Skid Row-nettes will be performing from 2 - 4 pm on Saturday, May 3rd at Barnes & Noble at Oak Hollow Mall.
Stop by and cheer them on!
Stop by and cheer them on!
Happy May Birthday!
The following HPCT Family members will be celebrating May Birthdays.
Josh Jones - May 3rd
Stefan Schuette - May 5th
KC Cornwell - May 6th
Elissa Bober - May 7th
Ally Austin - May 8th
Laken Riddle - May 8th
Rob Taylor - May 9th
Charlie Waller - May 13th
Sarah Ann Schultz - May 14th
Maggie Gallagher - May 16th
Michael Howell - May 18th
Brittany Hogan - May 20th
Lindsay Owen - May 26th
Jean Burr - May 27th
Kelcy Choplin - May 31st
Happy Birthday to you all.
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