We are so proud of our cast and crew for this production of A Streetcar Named Desire. The production was excellent, and while all cast members did an outstanding job, I would like to put in an extra thank-you for Connie Murray’s riveting portrayal of Blanche. As charge artist, my job during tech rehearsal is [...]
One of the biggest challenges on this set was getting the roof sections up. Lucky for us we had extra help that day. The roof sections had to be connected together, moved as one unit onto the set, connected to lines, and then lifted into the air before being placed in its proper position on [...]
There are so many facets to a good production, not the least of which is its music. Most of us do not attend a dramatic play anticipating the music, but a good musical score can enhance meaning and create connections that the script cannot. We are so fortunate to have composer Allan Loucks working with [...]
I always try to show up to a rehearsal when I know Bob Macdougall is going to teach stage combat. The process of fight choreography is fascinating to watch. While making sure all actors are safe, he manages to make the fight sequences believable. Any time you see physical violence on stage, keep this in [...]
Last night was a big night for cast and crew of A Streetcar Named Desire. It was our first rehearsal! Our director, Rod Pilloud, asked that production crew be present for the beginning of rehearsal so that all members of this great show could get to know each other. Those production team members who were [...]
Although rehearsals don’t start until next Tuesday, the production team is already hard at work. We’ve held two big production meetings and many smaller gatherings to discuss all aspects of getting this show on stage. The most recent meeting was at my kitchen table last Sunday, when set designer Greg Carr visited us from [...]
We have an outstanding cast lined up for our production of A Streetcar Named Desire, opening October 9th. Some are old friends, and some we are delighted to call new friends. All cast members are as excited as we are to begin work. Rehearsal starts September 8. We can barely wait!
Cast members include:
Randy Clark [...]
Continuing our plan to give you a peek backstage, I’d like to introduce you to Emilie Rommel Shimkus, who will be playing the part of Stella in our upcoming production of A Streetcar Named Desire. Emilie had an interesting morning this week. But let her tell you about it herself…
Ask just about any actor, and [...]
All tickets for the 2009-10 Broadway Center Season went on sale today. That means you can buy individual tickets to Theatre Northwest’s productions of A Streetcar Named Desire (7 performances Oct. 9-25), and The Salvation of Iggy Scrooge (9 performances Dec. 4-20).
To purchase tickets to these fine productions, call the Broadway Center Box Office at [...]
In addition to our Tuesday 6/30 and Wednesday 7/1 auditions in Tacoma at the Theatre on the Square Rehearsal Studio, we are also holding one day of auditions for A Streetcar Named Desire in Seattle.
When:
Monday, June 29, 2009 6:00 PM
Where:
Theatre Puget Sound (in the Center House in the Seattle Center) Studio G
The list [...]