Sorry for the lack of posts this week! Performances are going so well, and audiences have been so receptive of the work we are doing. If you haven't seen us yet, what are you waiting for?! (:
Here's a profile of another Senior: Jamie Hansen. You'll see her this spring as the glamorous, tempestuous silent film star Lina LaMont in 'Singin' in the Rain.'
NAME: Jamie Hansen
FROM: Matunuck, RI
MAJOR/CONCENTRATE: Theatre - Acting & Stage Management
WHAT
DOES THIS ENTAIL? (EX. SM A PRODUCTION, LIGHTING DESIGN FOR 322s ETC): I
have been an assistant stage manager, light board operator for One Act
Festival, wardrobe crew, house manager, stage manager, and actor!
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE URI THEATRE: The faculty of the URI Theatre Department, with their impressive credentials, were a big draw for me.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN THE PROGRAM:
My biggest challenge so far has been the Junior year acting class. The
class focuses on classical text with heightened language. This was the
first time working on classical material for me, and it was intimidating
at first. Luckily, I had an amazing teacher, Tony Estrella, whose
impressive knowledge of the material and how to approach it was
intrinsic to the appreciation for and understanding of heightened
language.
BIGGEST
ACCOMPLISHMENT: My biggest accomplishment at URI was deciding to add
Stage Management as a concentrate. Coming in as a freshman, I was only
interested in being an actor. After taking the required Stage Management
class, I realized my affinity for it and with the encouragement of
Department Chair Paula McGlasson, proceeded to add the concentrate. It
was one of the best decisions I've ever made!
FAVORITE
CLASS AND WHY. My favorite classes at URI are every single class I have
taken with David T. Howard. All of his classes are focused
on
design and costume, neither of which are areas I have ever excelled at
or even really been interested in. Through David's passion for the
material, engaging personality, and hands-on classroom
approach, I have learned about and become interested in aspects of
design and costuming that I never dreamed I would.
WHAT
ARE YOU DOING THIS SEMESTER? ROLES/PRODUCTION ETC: This semester I will
playing the part of Lina Lamont in April's production of Singin' In The
Rain. What a way to end senior year.... I'm so excited! I will also be
working the box office for our production of Tartuffe.
FAVORITE
PRODUCTION YOU’VE BEEN INVOLVED IN AND WHY: I think my favorite
production I've worked on this far is The Rocky Horror Show. I worked as
an Assistant Stage Manager on this show and had a blast! It was
directed by Paula McGlasson, who created an atmosphere that was
productive, yet fun and virtually stress-free. Not to mention the show is
one of my all-time favorite musicals!
WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU:
I am hoping to be selected for a Stage Management internship position
at Trinity Rep in Providence, RI. This past summer, through URI Theatre,
I was given the opportunity to work on a production as a Stage Manager
at Trinity Rep, where I was able to make contact with some very
important people in the New England theatre scene.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN TEN YEARS:
In 10 years, I hope to have made my way through Providence and New York
City through to California, having begun a management career in Film and
Television.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO SHARE: I love my dog, Brady :-)
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