This morning our executive producer, Steve, took off for New York. Hudson Scenic in New York is in the final stages of constructing our set for LINCOLN. Steve is there with our scenic designer and they going to work out all the kinks and then the set will be on it's way here!
Here's a slideshow of images from the design of the set. I'll send more once I have updated photos from Steve's trip. Maybe I'll even upload a video or two!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Lincoln Exhibit Slideshow
Below is a image slideshow of our new Lincoln exhibit.
As they say ... we've come a long way baby!
As they say ... we've come a long way baby!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Volunteer Party!
Last Friday we held a volunteer party. It was an opportunity for those who have expressed interest in being a volunteer for LINCOLN to ask some questions about duties and eat some yummy food!
We had quite a turn out ... lots of people interested in volunteering their time for such a fun project! We are searching for folks that could be ushers, parking attendants, ticket takers, concession workers and so on. If you're interested contact Eric Altheide, our managing director, by emailing him at eric@lincolnamphitheatre.com or by calling 800-264-4223. We can always use a few more good soldier!
Here's a snapshot of LINCOLN'S Army!
We had quite a turn out ... lots of people interested in volunteering their time for such a fun project! We are searching for folks that could be ushers, parking attendants, ticket takers, concession workers and so on. If you're interested contact Eric Altheide, our managing director, by emailing him at eric@lincolnamphitheatre.com or by calling 800-264-4223. We can always use a few more good soldier!
Here's a snapshot of LINCOLN'S Army!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Drumroll please ...
We've announced our creative staff for LINCOLN! They're an impressive team of individuals that have Broadway creditentials and Hollywood experience.
So I won't keep you waiting ...
Eric Renschler, Scenic Designer, worked on Broadway for two decades. His Broadway designs include As Long As You Both Shall Laugh, followed by a national tour and PBS special, and Mamaloshen. His off-Broadway credits include designs at the New York Shakespeare Festival, Circle Repertory Company, Pan-Asian Repertory Theatre, Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, and the Julliard School. As an associate of designer John Lee Beatty, Renschler was involved in over 40 Broadway productions and tours, including The Color Purple, Chicago, Doubt, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, and Footloose. He resides in Evansville, Indiana, where he is Assistant Professor of Design at the University of Evansville.
Michael Nevitt, Lighting and Projection Designer, served as the theatrical lighting designer for the motion pictures The Grinch and Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas and the programmer for Miss Congeniality and Batman & Robin. He was resident lighting designer for 13 seasons at the Hope Summer Repertory Theatre in Holland, Michigan, where he designed scenery and lighting for over 40 theatrical productions. In addition he has been involved with hundreds of theatre, concert tours, television and live-event productions, including the Salt Lake Olympics, Superbowl Half-time show, Deal or No Deal and the Ryder Cup Opening Ceremonies. Nevitt resides in Georgetown, Indiana.
Brad Berridge, Sound Designer, began his career at Lincoln Amphitheatre in 1996 working on the musical Young Abe Lincoln. Recent credits include This Wonderful Life and To Kill A Mockingbird at Barrington Stage Company in Massachusetts; Sam Shepard’s Suicide in B Flat with the Williams College Summer Theatre Lab; Rewind: A Cantana for Voice, Tape, and Testimony at the 62 Center for Theatre and Dance, an opera giving a theatrical voice to South African victims of Apartheid. He was also the resident sound designer for Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana for four years. Originally from Newburgh, Indiana, Berridge resides in western Massachusetts.
Jenny Kenyon, Costume Designer, has created designs for the WPA Theatre and the Duplex Cabaret in New York City. She served as assistant costume coordinator for four Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectaculars. Kenyon has been the recipient of the KC/ACTF Certificate of Merit for costume design for her work in The Little Humpback Horse, Jekyll & Hyde, and Lion in Winter. She resides in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
Quite an impressive list huh? As I get designs and early sketches from them I will posted the photos here.
So I won't keep you waiting ...
Eric Renschler, Scenic Designer, worked on Broadway for two decades. His Broadway designs include As Long As You Both Shall Laugh, followed by a national tour and PBS special, and Mamaloshen. His off-Broadway credits include designs at the New York Shakespeare Festival, Circle Repertory Company, Pan-Asian Repertory Theatre, Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, and the Julliard School. As an associate of designer John Lee Beatty, Renschler was involved in over 40 Broadway productions and tours, including The Color Purple, Chicago, Doubt, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, and Footloose. He resides in Evansville, Indiana, where he is Assistant Professor of Design at the University of Evansville.
Michael Nevitt, Lighting and Projection Designer, served as the theatrical lighting designer for the motion pictures The Grinch and Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas and the programmer for Miss Congeniality and Batman & Robin. He was resident lighting designer for 13 seasons at the Hope Summer Repertory Theatre in Holland, Michigan, where he designed scenery and lighting for over 40 theatrical productions. In addition he has been involved with hundreds of theatre, concert tours, television and live-event productions, including the Salt Lake Olympics, Superbowl Half-time show, Deal or No Deal and the Ryder Cup Opening Ceremonies. Nevitt resides in Georgetown, Indiana.
Brad Berridge, Sound Designer, began his career at Lincoln Amphitheatre in 1996 working on the musical Young Abe Lincoln. Recent credits include This Wonderful Life and To Kill A Mockingbird at Barrington Stage Company in Massachusetts; Sam Shepard’s Suicide in B Flat with the Williams College Summer Theatre Lab; Rewind: A Cantana for Voice, Tape, and Testimony at the 62 Center for Theatre and Dance, an opera giving a theatrical voice to South African victims of Apartheid. He was also the resident sound designer for Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana for four years. Originally from Newburgh, Indiana, Berridge resides in western Massachusetts.
Jenny Kenyon, Costume Designer, has created designs for the WPA Theatre and the Duplex Cabaret in New York City. She served as assistant costume coordinator for four Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectaculars. Kenyon has been the recipient of the KC/ACTF Certificate of Merit for costume design for her work in The Little Humpback Horse, Jekyll & Hyde, and Lion in Winter. She resides in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
Quite an impressive list huh? As I get designs and early sketches from them I will posted the photos here.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
We're on the lookout ...
... for our Young Lincoln! We're searching for a young gent that can portray a young version of Mr. Lincoln.
Here's the scoop:
If you've got questions just call us at 1-800-264-4223 ... or shoot an email to info@lincolnamphitheatre.com.
Here's the scoop:
- Must be available from May 16 - August 15; rehearsal schedule will be discussed during auditions.
- Must be able to portray an age range of 7 - 14.
- If a resume and cover letter are available please bring them to the audition.
- All participants must arrive at 7:00 p.m. CDT.
- Participants are asked to please prepare and memorize a short monologue for the audition.
If you've got questions just call us at 1-800-264-4223 ... or shoot an email to info@lincolnamphitheatre.com.
Monday, April 6, 2009
'Lincoln Life Experience' Exhibit
Thought you'd enjoy this video of Eric Altheide, our managing director, giving you a virtual tour of our new 'Lincoln Life Experience' exhibit.
It is a walk-through exhibit that is located in the old gift shop. The exhibit provides a reflection of Lincoln's life. Using his own words and visuals it presents Lincoln's self reflections on his life and presidency.
Enjoy!
It is a walk-through exhibit that is located in the old gift shop. The exhibit provides a reflection of Lincoln's life. Using his own words and visuals it presents Lincoln's self reflections on his life and presidency.
Enjoy!
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