We are well into rehearsals now and the stress of being a student is starting to show. We are supposed to be completely “off-book” meaning we should know all of our lines already, but a few of the newer actors who have lead roles are having a rough time memorizing everything. … [Read more...] about Tartuffe – Almost Ready!
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Tartuffe Rehearsals – Act 1
Now for the good stuff. I have a few weeks to discuss first before I am caught up to current events, but once I am caught up, this blog will read like diary or journal entries. I mentioned that we had auditions for two whole nights. This was mostly to give people a … [Read more...] about Tartuffe Rehearsals – Act 1
What is Tartuffe about?
Moliere’s “Tartuffe” is a French comedy about a nobleman, Orgon, played by Richard Foote, who meets the shady Tartuffe, played by Nader Hamdan, and brings him home to live with his family. Tartuffe is pretending to be a pious holy man, but Orgon’s entire family and staff can see … [Read more...] about What is Tartuffe about?
Put yourself in my paws
Do me a favor, if you will. While you’re reading this, put yourself in the paws, so-to-speak, of an animal who is about to go through what I’m going to be describing here. Put yourself in the place of an animal (whether it be a cat or a dog, a puppy or a kitten) whom, despite … [Read more...] about Put yourself in my paws
Have some green in your enchilada
What you will need: 1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese 2 large cans green chili enchilada sauce (or 4 bags of my favorite, Frontera green chile enchilada sauce) 5 large cloves of garlic, peeled 4 4oz cans diced green chiles 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 lbs of boneless chicken … [Read more...] about Have some green in your enchilada