The Shaw Festival And The Show Itself

On February 26th 2016, I went out with my friend to saw this event. It was the first time of my life to be in such production. I was not a fan of theaters. I thought they are boring. Now, my mind has changed because the play was amazing. So, on the next day,

Earlier this year I was able to take part in a local production of Pippin the Musical, by the South Coast Coral and Arts Society (SCCAS). SCCAS has been performing in Victor Harbor for over 60 years and have produced many memorable productions, such as the Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, and most recently My Fair Lady where I had the pleasure of playing Freddy Eynsford-Hill the main love interest. Winning many local awards and a few state awards SCCAS has proved that they are ready to step up into more complex and dynamic productions. Robert Bell, was very gracious to receive the Adelaide theatre guide award for his performance as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, was determined to bring something fresh, and exciting

On August 20, 1972, the Watts music festival was held in Los Angelas. This was a festival put together by the Stax recording company in order to honor the men, women, and children who were devastated in the riots in Watts, a primarily African American community. Performers in this eight hour festival included James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Isaac Hayes, the late Harmonica Fats, WAR, Richard Pryor, Nancy Wilson, Gil Scott Heron, Barry White, the Watts Prophets, Charles Wright and the 103rd Street Rhythm Band and the Staple Singers. The film,

When I arrived at Henry’s I went through a coffee shop and then up a set of stairs. As I walked up the stairs I started to smell a different smell from the coffee shop below. It smelled like an old house mixed with the faint smell of beer and very subtle cigarette scent. The upstairs was very cozy. When I was there, there were about 10 audience members and you could call the place “packed”. The feeling you get in this environment is definitely a pub feel. When I go to performances I am accustomed to them being formal and this was on the other end of the spectrum. I felt very relaxed being here and everyone else seemed this way from my observations. There was no real set up for the musicians. There wasn’t a stage, sheet music or stands. They just played in the booths. The people in the audience seemed to be diverse in age but along with the musicians the most common age group attending was middle-aged. The audience members seemed to have connections with the musicians and know about the music and musical instruments that they were playing. This makes me believe that the people who come and watch are regulars at Henry’s.

Despite the somewhat cold weather, downtown Marietta radiated a vibrant atmosphere on April 22 for the inaugural Brick Street Arts Bash. In coordination with Marshall Kimball and the Marietta College Music Department, along with the Leader in Residence program through the McDonough Center, the People’s Bank Theater contributed tremendously to the success of the festival; predominantly in terms of publicizing to the community and offering a performance venue. Within this essay, I will discuss how the People’s Bank Theatre exhibited Drucker’s idea of social responsibility, as described by William Cohen, with specific regard to its involvement with the Brick Street Arts Bash.

This week I visited the Redlands Bowl, down on 25 Grant St. The Redlands Bowl is an amphitheater that is used for both musical and theatrical performances that are free of charge to the public. The Structure as it stands was built in 1931 by Florence and Clarence White as a gift to the City of Redlands. Every summer the Summer Music Festival is put on by the City at no admission cost. The Festival is the oldest continuous music festival in the United States, and the festival lasts from late June through August. The Redlands Bowl serves as a venue for community events and various  productions from time to time. Redlands used to put on a production at the Redlands Bowl called the Redlands Shakespeare Festival that was started all the way back

As we dressed for the show, my thoughts were flooded with images and ideas. We descended the hotel stairs, hailed a taxi, and arrived at the theatre; while I remained in a pleasant daze. My first impression of the Nederlander met and exceeded all my expectations. I had envisioned an old theater, forgotten by the Broadway elite. As we walked to the door, we were able to see the wall signed by the cast and photos of the premier. The theater itself had a rundown feel to it and left you with the distinct impression that the magic was within the walls and on stage. As we entered the doors, I soaked in every thing. Our seats were located in the center, orchestra section, which gave us a perfect view of all the action.

John Roberts has to laugh a little. The tangled marketing plans for the 20th anniversary of the 1969 rock festival in upstate New York--the event that epitomized the Sixties Generation in one fell, muddy swoop--have become, well, embarrassingly corporate.

“Shrunken perhaps by the vicissitudes and exigencies of the times, Broadway presented itself admirably throughout the Thirties. It not only managed to preserve the best, but also nurtured and expanded them. At the brink of the new decade, Broadway stood smaller but brighter”

The Chevron Family Theatre Festival returns for its 11th year at the Lesher Center for the Arts. The Festival offers local families an unprecedented opportunity to enjoy low-cost theater, dance and music performances, along with visual arts activities both inside and outside the Center.

Initial Preview: Throughout this speech you will learn about the birth and development of the modern music festival, how they have transformed, and why they have.

“Theatre makes us think about power and the way our society works and it does this with a clear purpose, to make a change.”

From the cool, crisp weather to the colorful foliage, there’s a lot to love about fall. To celebrate this cherished time of year, Uncorked Kitchen is hosting a Fall Festival this October, with things to do for the whole family. Located in Denver, CO, Uncorked Kitchen is best known for its cooking parties, which offer foodies the chance to create meals with the help of professional chefs.

John Roberts, Joel Rosenman, Artie Kornfeld, and Mike Lang were the minds behind the creation of these “Three Days of Peace and Music”, the oldest of which was only 27. This festival, and all the music played during this time, was extremely influential. Americans at this time needed a weekend of peace, for tension was high. At this time Nixon was threatening to bomb North Vietnam, over 35,000 U.S. military personnel have died in the line of duty, and communism was terrifyingly close to America. Friends and family were overseas, and this music festival was a way to spread the idea of peace and love through a medium that was understood by all: music. This festival would not have occurred if it was not for the high tensions and influence of countureculture through popular music at the time.

In recent years the growth of the festival’s attendance has created a problem for many visitors in their ability to find lodging. Resulting in many having to stay in motels and/or bed and breakfasts as far as 60 kilometres away. Readings and musical events sell out within hours after tickets go on sale. Additional readings have been added, but the demand still exceeds the supply.