The 2012 Summer Intensive class has been hard at it for a week and a half, so the Bloginator thought it was about time for some introductions.Below are some great pics of Acting for the Camera, taught by Barry Bell with Evan Redd as the cameraman and editor; and Musical Theatre, taught by Patti D'Beck with the assistance of grad student Clayton Winters.The actors look terribly serious because they were filming a PSA about NOT texting while driving. Note the intensity?Take a look at these terrific young actors, and following the photos, read what they have to say about themselves and their experiences here at Theatre VCU. |
| Emily Cyr, Emma Wright, Denver Crawford, Trevor Telest, Gabrielle McClung & Lisa Humfelt |
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| Sarah Spinner, Isabella Stansbury, Isaac Witt, Rachel Murphy-West, Marissa Boyd & Bri Mattal |
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| A rapt audience. |
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| Barry and one group.... |
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| ... and another. (the money shot, right Barry?) |
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| The Lord and his domain. |
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| The work starts early... and goes right through until the night! |
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| Stretching with Miss Patti D'Beck |
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| "5 6 7 8" |
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| Some of us have never done this before.... and Patti ALWAYS gets them moving... |
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| This is quite a work out for three hours! |
And now - some introductions:
1.Name: Lisa Humfelt
High School: Bishop O’connel HS
Who is your high school drama
teacher? : Mrs.
Elizabeth Milam
What is your favorite musical? : Rent/Wicked
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
My favorite part is that I am working with real college teachers
and I am learning from the people who are doing and have done the thing I want
to do.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
This has helped me grow by teaching me all the aspects of
the theater business, from acting w/cameras, stage combat, singing and dancing.
2.Name: Emily Cyr
High School: Collegiate School
Who is your high school drama
teacher? Ted
Shaffner
What is your favorite musical? Wicked
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
The acting for the camera class because acting is my biggest
interest compared to singing and dancing.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
I have learned more about vocal and dance auditions, become
more comfortable on film and have learned a lot of really cool/intense stage
combat.
High School: Poquoson High School
Who is your high school drama
teacher? Mrs. Dykes
What is your favorite musical? Anything Goes
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
Learning new
techniques and methods for acting in different situations.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
The teachers have helped me act in ways that I haven’t
before and helped me take risks.
4. Name: Denver Crawford
High School: Poquoson High School
Who is your high school drama
teacher? N/A
What is your favorite musical? Billy Elliot
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
I like that it gives me a taste of what college will be
like. I plan on attending VCU and I plan on majoring in theater, so I couldn’t
ask for more.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
I have learned about new acting methods, my future outside of college as a performer and many helpful tips /tricks for both onstage and film acting.
I have learned about new acting methods, my future outside of college as a performer and many helpful tips /tricks for both onstage and film acting.
High School: Trinity Christian School
Who is your high school drama
teacher? Mrs.
Christy Ting
What is your favorite musical? Les Miserables
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
I absolutely love how close knit everyone has become- we are
all like one big happy family. Aslo, the skills and techniques we’re learning
are extremely helpful and I have gained so much so far.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
The program has helped me to let go and become who/what I’m
performing. It’s helped me realize that acting is about being yourself , being
honest and it’s shed a new light on it for me.
6. Name: Marissa Boyd
High School: Lafayette High School
Who is your high school drama
teacher? Mrs.
McCorry
What is your favorite musical? Hairspray/Singing in the Rain
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
My favorite part is getting to work with amazing teachers
and learning more about the college I want to attend in Fall 2013.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
It has helped me learn to use my past experiences for on
camera work. I think not only are these classes teaching me about theatre, but
about myself as well. I make new discoveries daily.
High School: Briar Woods High School
Who is your high school drama
teacher? Marilyn
Gilligan
What is your favorite musical? Phantom of the Opera
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
Being exposed to so many experienced actors and directors
who are willing to share everything they know and have learned throughout their
careers. But as a class, I think stage combat is definitely my favorite. It
looks so realistic and is lots of fun.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
It helps a lot to have teachers who have experienced the
world of acting both for film and theatre, because they can give you an idea of
how you should present yourself in the real world, not just improving your
acting.
8. Name: Isaac Witt
High School: Home Schooled
Who is your high school drama teacher?
Mrs. King
What is your favorite musical? Fiddler on the Roof
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
Learning to be a better actor.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
Finding out who I am as an actor.
9. Name: Bri Mattal
High School: Del Oro High School
Who is your high school drama
teacher? Jeff
Johnson
What is your favorite musical? Les Miserables
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
My favorite part is to be able to learn and grow in a professional
environment.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
Being here has helped me overcome so much. Barry, Patti, and
Clayton are amazing at what they do and have helped me develop my skills.
10. Name: Gabrielle McClung
High School: Parkville High School
Who is your high school drama
teacher? Mrs.
Letnaunchyn
What is your favorite musical? Chicago
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
I really enjoy the musical theatre aspect of this intensive
because I can really express how I feel. As well as musically and physically
create a scene.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
As a performer I have gained more confidence in the areas
that I have less experience in, such as acting. Through this intensive I have
determined that Theatre is what I truly what I want to do in life.
11. Name: Rachel Murphy-Weast
High School: Clover Hill High School
Who is your high school drama
teacher? Ms. Katie
Hunter
What is your favorite musical? Wicked
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
I love being in an environment where everyone is as serious
about theatre as I am. Everyone here gives it 110% each day.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
Through the four classes I’m able to pick up various
tips,tricks and techniques about theatre. All of our instructors treat us like
adults and help us reach our maximum potential. I can’t wait to do more plays
and put my new skills to use.
12. Name: Sarah Spinner
High School: Henrico High School
Who is your high school drama
teacher? Karen Moody
What is your favorite musical? Hard question! UGH! So many…I would say..Ragtime ,The Lion
King, Rocky Horror, and Avenue Q.
What is your favorite
part of the Theatre VCU Summer Intensive?
I loved everything so far! I would say all of the classes
are equally amazing, but the people I’m surrounded with are great.
How has it helped you
grow as a performer?
It’s helped me realize I’m capable of being a talented
performer, but that I need self confidence in what I do.
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