Coronation News Presents

We were able to celebrate the coronation of Queen Zoe of Shakespeare this last Thursday!
Huzzah~Huzzah~Huzzah~

 

 

Why Acting?

 "The arts make sense to students because the arts allow them to connect with topics, issues, ideas on a greater level of understanding. The arts help students internalize and process their world." (Cynthia Chesak, Tukwila School District.)

AUDITIONS!!!

We are now starting our second semester of Shakespeare and that means (drumroll, please!) .................................................AUDITIONS!!!

In case you couldn't tell, I'm pretty excited :) We will hold these next Thursday (Feb 4th) in class, and each student will have the opportunity to audition for the character they would like to play in the spring performance. 

Here's how it will go. Leiloni and I will go into one of the rooms off the stage and call you in one at a time. We will ask you to perform your audition piece, and then we'll ask you a few questions about why you want the character, how big of a role you'd be comfortable with, etc. 

Your audition piece can be a variety of things, such as:

- A monologue by the character you're auditioning for.

- A monologue that shows off your acting skills (doesn't have to be by the character you're auditioning for).

- A piece of dialogue by your character. 

Any piece you choose should be memorized. If you go the monologue route, the monologue does not have to be super long. However, it should be longer than a couple of lines. If you choose to perform dialogue, Leiloni and I can help you out and read the other parts in the piece. 

You also need to have read Much Ado About Nothing by Thursday, and preferably have at least read a summary before you figure out which character you're going to audition for. 

As we get into auditions, it is important to remember that we're all here to learn, grow, and have fun. Leiloni and I will choose parts based on more than just your audition. You may get a part that is bigger, smaller, or a different type of character than you expected. Whatever role you do get, make it the best for you! We are SO excited to see you nail it!

See you at auditions,

Queen Sage

AUDITIONS!!!!

Auditions!

We are now starting our second semester of Shakespeare and that means (drumroll, please!) .................................................AUDITIONS!!!

We will hold these next Thursday (Feb 4th) in class, and each student will have the opportunity to audition for the character they would like to play in the spring performance. 

Here's how it will go. Leiloni and I will go into one of the rooms off the stage and call you in one at a time. We will ask you to perform your audition piece, and then we'll ask you a few questions about why you want the character, how big of a role you'd be comfortable with, etc. 

Your audition piece can be a variety of things, such as:

- A monologue by the character you're auditioning for.

- A monologue that shows off your acting skills (doesn't have to be by the character you're auditioning for).

- A piece of dialogue by your character. 

Any piece you choose should be memorized. If you go the monologue route, the monologue does not have to be super long. However, it should be longer than a couple of lines. If you choose to perform dialogue, Leiloni and I can help you out and read the other parts in the piece. 

You also need to have read Much Ado About Nothing by Thursday, and preferably have at least read a summary before you figure out which character you're going to audition for. 

As we get into auditions, it is important to remember that we're all here to learn, grow, and have fun. Leiloni and I will choose parts based on more than just your audition. You may get a part that is bigger, smaller, or a different type of character than you expected. Whatever role you do get, make it the best for you! We are SO excited to see you nail it!

See you at auditions,

Sage

The Play is the Thing

I am super excited after Parent Night last night.  It was an honor to be among such great scholars and mentors.  Of course, for a lot of us, one of the most exciting parts was the announcement of the play.  This spring FILA Shakespeare Conquest class will be performing: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING!  We will have scripts and the rehearsal schedule out to you soon but before then, scholars can begin looking at the parts and think about who they would like to audition for.

As for class yesterday, we had some actor's training followed by a wonderful (and delicious) presentation from Chandler about Elizabethan food.  We were also honored in crowning Adam as King of Shakespeare!

HUZZAH!  HUZZAH!  HUZZAH! 

 

 

 

 

King Chandler has Spoken and a Queen has Arrived

This last week we were able to continue on with actor's training and preparing for scholar parent night.  Scholar parent night is this Thursday at 6pm.  Please wear your crowns (and other Shakespearean clothes if you wish).  The scholars will be showing off their crowns, parts of presentations and have an entertaining treat to share as well.  Each family needs to bring a main dish and a side dish.  

During class, we also crowned King Chandler and Queen Eliana!  King Chandler has a presentation this next week and he wants each person to bring their own spoon and knife as it was Elizabethan culture, to bring your own utensils to a dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome Back Lads and Ladies!

Today we officially began actor's training.  We are also finishing up the ten steps.  All ten step requirements must be finished by January 21st which is also scholar parent night.  For homework, everyone who wants to be in the skit for parent night, must bring a well known Shakespearean quote as well as a back up (in case someone chooses the same one).  We also were able to witness the crowning of King Zachery of Shakespeare during class today.  Huzzah! Huzzah!  Huzzah!