As mentioned in the sign-up process, please be prepared to make ALL classes. Since scene study will be an integral part of the class, other classmates will count on you to be present and on time.

1.    Day 1

a.    Introductions, review class outline.

b.    Definition of a dynamic performance. 

c.    Method/s.

d.    The 2nd Layer.

e.    Actor’s Toolbox.

f.     Memorization Technique.

g.    Character Development Techniques.

h.    Cold Reading Techniques (Auditioning).

i.     The Ensemble Concept

j.     Scene Assignments.

2.    Day 2

a.    Stage Technique.

                                       i.    Position & Posture.

                                      ii.    Lighting.

                                     iii.    Projection.

b.    Improvisation & Experimentation.

c.    Group/Paired Scene Study.

                                       i.    Performance Of Assigned Scenes.

                                      ii.    Utilize/review/reinforce Day 1, 2 learning.

                                     iii.    Utilize Improvisation/Experimentation.

d.    Critique & Q&A.

e.    Day 3 Scene Assignments.

3.    Day 3

a.    Group/Paired Scene Study.

                                       i.    Performance Of Assigned Scenes.

1.Utilize/review/reinforce  Day 1, 2 items.

2.Utilize Improvisation/Experimentation.

3.Critique & Q&A.

                                      ii.    The Monologue.

1.As a learning tool.

2.Choosing.

3.Practicing.

4.    Day 4

a.    Monologues.

b.    Critique & Q&A.

Whit worked with our group during the 90’s, directing Bus Stop and Steel Magnolias, shows remembered for their warmth and quality. He also appeared as Fagan in the TPP production of Oliver. Hailing from a family of thespians, Whit has been acting, directing and designing regionally and nationally for over 40 years. He has served as managing director for 3 theatre organizations and technical director for a fourth. Formally trained at Jacksonville State University in Alabama and the University of North Carolina – Greensboro, Whit currently works professionally in and around Atlanta in film, television, commercial/industrial, theatre and voice-over. Some of his work may be seen on his web site, whitdavies.com, as well as YouTube.com.

 The class dates are May 11 and 18 and June 1 and 8, from 1- 3 PM.  The cost is $50 for TPP members and $70 for non-members. Tater Patch Rising Stars will be able to take the classes at the member rate.  The class is held over 4 weeks, as specific scene study assignments will be made where memorization is required. A class outline can be seen here.  Not to worry, Whit covers memorization techniques in the class! Perhaps best of all, Whit offers a no-nonsense money back guarantee!

 All interested persons should contact Tater Patch at taterpatchplayers@gmail.com or call the Playhouse at 706-253-2800. A class outline is available at this link and may be emailed to those interested, or may be picked up at the Playhouse. Take note, the class is limited to only 15 participants in order to insure maximum participation and interaction.

 We’re sure you will enjoy and appreciate this class offering by one of our area’s finest professionals!

First, for family fun, fantasy and humor, we present The Princess Bride on June 8.  This show is fun for the family and almost an obsession for some fans.  We encourage those serious fans to dress in costume and enjoy the show with others who share their devotion to Wesley, Buttercup and Inigo.  For those who have never seen it, please come enjoy with us.

Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children.  One showing only, 7:30 PM.  Tickets may be bought online by clicking the button at the top right of the page.

SYNOPIS:Based on William Goldman‘s novel of the same name, The Princess Bride is staged as a book read by grandfather (Peter Falk) to his ill grandson (Fred Savage). Falk‘s character assures a romance-weary Savage that the book has much more to deliver than a simpering love story, including but not limited to fencing, fighting, torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. Indeed, The Princess Bride offers a tongue-in-cheek fairy tale depicting stable boy-turned-pirate Westley’s journey to rescue Buttercup (Robin Wright), his true love, away from the evil prince (Chris Sarandon), whom she had agreed to marry five years after learning of what she had believed to be news of Westley’s death. With help from Prince Humperdinck’s disgruntled former employee Miracle Max (Billy Crystal), swordsman Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), and a very large man named Fezzik (Andre the Giant), the star-crossed lovers are reunited.

And coming October 26…… it’s just a jump to the left.  Details soon.

Book and Lyrics by TOM JONES
Music by HARVEY SCHMIDT

Directed by Nan Nawrocki
Music Direction by  Ellen Whitten

A Romantic Musical, both a fantasy and a fable,  with timeless melodies: “TRY TO REMEMBER” & “SOON IT’S GONNA RAIN” Currently the longest running show in NYC!

Audition Dates: May13 and May14   6:00 – 7:30 PM

Tater Patch Players Theater
95 Philadelphia Lane
Jasper, GA

www.taterpatchplayers.org

PERFORMANCE DATES:  AUGUST 2,3,4,9,10,11,16,17

Individually scheduled music rehearsals will take place during May.  Full rehearsals will begin in June. 

Audition Requirements:

Audition candidates should bring a Tater Patch Players audition form, available at auditions or downloadable from   http://taterpatchplayers.org/downloadable-forms.  Please prepare to sing a song from, or in the style of,  the show.  If you bring your own song, please have music in your preferred key. The Music Director, Ellen Whitten,  will accompany.   All audition candidates,  please also be prepared for a speaking audition by cold reading from the script and movement audition as appropriate.

Non -singing roles — Mute, Henry, and Mortimer will read from the script or have a movement audition as appropriate.Henry and Mortimer have one song in which they participate and will be asked to sing a little, also, mostly to determine range and basic ability.  They are still considered primarily as actors.

CHARACTERS:  The “Plays” ages are the ages the character should appear on stage, not necessarily the age of the actor.

EL GALLO (Plays 30-50): BARITONE  Romantic narrator  (low low Ab up to F# above mid C)

MUTE: (Any age, male or female) Mime who assists EL GALLO

LUISA ( Plays 15-25): Soprano innocent girl who grows through heart break ( range: high high C)

BELLOMY (Plays 40-60): Luisa’s father who plots her marriage to Matt his neighbor’s son by forbidding it (low C up to F above mid C)

MATT (Plays 15-25): High Baritone/Tenor   romantic boy who falls in love with Luisa  (low low A up to G above mid C)

HUCKLEBEE (Plays 40-60): Matt’s father who plots his son marriage to Luisa by forbidding it (low low A up to F above mid C)

HENRY (Plays 40+): Shakespearian traveling Actor (low Eb up to Eb above mid C) — mostly a speaking part, however

MORTIMER (Plays 20 – 40): Mute  assistant to Henry (low Eb up to Eb above mid C) — mostly an acting, non-speaking or singing part, however

We are also seeking a harpist, bass player and percussionist.  Please send inquiries and information to taterpatchplayers@gmail.com if interested.

Even if building and painting aren’t your thing, there’s always something to do, from office work, to fabric sorting, to general tidy-up stuff.  Come out and play!

Feel free to ask your friends to join us as we make Tater Patch Players and its theater better.  For questions or suggestions about volunteering, contact Ray at the email or phone number below.

Thanks!

If it’s a great volunteer team, it’s Tater Patch!

10 AM – 2 PM and any time in between! We continue constructing a luxurious two-room hotel suite, complete with balcony  this week.  This suite is made of wood construction plus standard stage-flat construction.  We will be building, making and installing some luxury trim, creating a diorama outside the balcony and installing six functional doors, plus a pair of French doors.

OK, Monday we will install the canvas “flats” part of the set as well as the many many doors go into the “Tenor” set.  There will be painting, a little carpet trimming, some city backdrop painting on the set.

Up in the fabric room, we have some donated items that need to be sorted, hats that need to be reorganized and lots of items such as that.  In the concession area, we need to get  a count on snacks and beverages so we can be fully stocked for the great crowds for “Tenor”.

Lots of different things to do… always.

If it’s making the scenery dazzle, it’s Tater Patch!

Lend Me a Tenor needs you!  Our great “Front of House” volunteers include box office sales, concession sales and ushers.  All these volunteers come to the show, have a great time, help get the theater tidied up for the audience and, most important, are the first faces our audiences see when they come to a show.  So when you volunteer here, you not only get to see great shows, you get to represent your favorite theater to the public.  Come be our face!

For this show, Wayne Jewell has volunteered to be the Front of the House Manager.  He needs to hear from you with what performances you’d like to volunteer for.  Email him at jasperproducer@yahoo.com with your info or questions.

If it’s putting a happy face on our theater, it’s Tater Patch!

If it’s being a par

Driving Miss Daisy
Grace and Glorie
Lend Me a Tenor
June Movie Night
The Fantasticks
September Song: An Evening with Frank
October Movie Night
Dashing Through the Snow

First, let me, on behalf of Tater Patch, say that we’re sorry we’ve gotten off to such a slow start with the Rising Stars program.  Back-to-back plays at the start of the year are maybe not such a great idea…. they seem to take up all our time.

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Dear Volunteer,

Ray Ostolski

Tater Patch Players Community Theater Inc.
Volunteer Coordinator
706-698-5442

taterpatchvolunteers@gmail.com

LEND ME A TENOR
Production help wanted If you’ve wanted to be part of a show, here’s your chance.  “Tenor” needs an assistant director, a producer, stage hands, sound and lighting techs…. This will be a fun show to jump in a learn the ropes.  Contact the director, Nan Nawrocki, at  rockimail@gmail.com to see what’s involved. If it’s being a part of it all, it’s Tater Patch!