Check out this great article featuring your upcoming production of "Disney's Peter Pan JR." - tell your friends and family!
http://suburban.gmnews.com/news/2010-1104/Front_Page/South_Amboy_troupe_to_stage_Disney_pilot.html
Best,
Fredo
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Webmaster Checkin
Hello, everyone! I am your webmaster and playbill designer, Lisa Venezia.
I had the great opportunity to drop in to a few rehearsals, and I have to say, I am very proud of what the entire cast has been able to accomplish in such a short time! In just a few weeks, opening night will arrive, and I know you will be ready for it!
There is one piece of advice that I can give you as a fellow performer, which is very similar to what your talented staff was saying as well. ALWAYS stay in character and perform full out, even at rehearsal. You may not realize it, but you will perform what you practice. If there's a part of the show that you tend to gloss over at rehearsal, without even realizing it, you will find yourself doing the same thing in performance.
Also, if you say that you're going to save things for when you put your costume on, the results will be unpredictable! You may make a last minute decision to throw in something extra that is unexpected to everyone and create opportunities to make mistakes.
If you practice what you're going to perform, how you're going to perform it, the energy of the audience will make you better, and you will have a great show!
Looking forward to stopping by again to see how things are progressing! Break a leg!
I had the great opportunity to drop in to a few rehearsals, and I have to say, I am very proud of what the entire cast has been able to accomplish in such a short time! In just a few weeks, opening night will arrive, and I know you will be ready for it!
There is one piece of advice that I can give you as a fellow performer, which is very similar to what your talented staff was saying as well. ALWAYS stay in character and perform full out, even at rehearsal. You may not realize it, but you will perform what you practice. If there's a part of the show that you tend to gloss over at rehearsal, without even realizing it, you will find yourself doing the same thing in performance.
Also, if you say that you're going to save things for when you put your costume on, the results will be unpredictable! You may make a last minute decision to throw in something extra that is unexpected to everyone and create opportunities to make mistakes.
If you practice what you're going to perform, how you're going to perform it, the energy of the audience will make you better, and you will have a great show!
Looking forward to stopping by again to see how things are progressing! Break a leg!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Hello from your musical director!
Hello, everyone! I'm Cristina Chan, the musical director, and I am so excited for our upcoming production of Peter Pan Jr.! It is sure to be a truly magical show!
I have been musically directing shows with Hernandez Theater Workshop for about 6 years now and the shows and talent keep getting better. As musical director my job is to teach the music to the entire cast and help them with their singing. I also help run auditions and cast the shows.
In addition to working with Fredo and the gang, I also am the music teacher at Clark Mills Elementary School in Manalapan where I teach grades K-5 general music and 4th and 5th grade chorus. I also teach some private voice and piano lessons at home. As you can see I really love music ;)
Before I was a teacher I sang in many operas throughout New Jersey and in college. I graduated from Mason Gross School of the Arts of Rutgers University with a double major in music education and voice performance. I love sharing my knowledge and experiences with my students and can't wait to see Peter Pan Jr.! It's going to Rock!
I have been musically directing shows with Hernandez Theater Workshop for about 6 years now and the shows and talent keep getting better. As musical director my job is to teach the music to the entire cast and help them with their singing. I also help run auditions and cast the shows.
In addition to working with Fredo and the gang, I also am the music teacher at Clark Mills Elementary School in Manalapan where I teach grades K-5 general music and 4th and 5th grade chorus. I also teach some private voice and piano lessons at home. As you can see I really love music ;)
Before I was a teacher I sang in many operas throughout New Jersey and in college. I graduated from Mason Gross School of the Arts of Rutgers University with a double major in music education and voice performance. I love sharing my knowledge and experiences with my students and can't wait to see Peter Pan Jr.! It's going to Rock!
Monday, October 18, 2010
HELLO ALL
Hi everyone! Welcome to Disney's Peter Pan Jr. Pilot Production's Blog! My name is Charles Mantione and I play Peter Pan in the show and am also Student Director. I am very honored to be in this production as well as involved behind the scenes!
My job as student director is to help my cast mates out if they have any questions about any blocking, dances, songs, or just any questions in general. I also help out a little with scene work and help give ideas to my fellow cast mates to help them if they don't know how to say a line or aren't sure what their motivation in the scene is.
My favorite part of the show is the cast. We have such a wonderful and talented cast and I think it is safe to say that everyone is having a fun time putting this production on its feet and we are all eager to see what the final product will look like! (At least I know I am!)
I am so blessed and honored to say that this is my 9th production with Hernandez Theatre Workshop. The shows that go at HTW are absolutely incredible and I wouldn't love theatre as much as I do if it weren't for this company, especially Fredo.
I am very eager to work with the production staff and this wonderful cast to make an awesome show. I can't wait to see you all there! I will post back soon with more updates on rehearsals and how the show is coming along!
Thanks,
Charles
Hi Everyone!
I just wanted to stop by and say a quick Hello! and welcome you all to our blog. I am very excited about our production of Peter Pan Jr. and so happy to be involved.
So I thought I'd start by explaining what my role is. I am the Production Manager and I basically make sure that everything runs smoothly. I'm involved in everything from schedule conflicts to set design to costumes. It keeps me busy but I wouldn't have it any other way. Peter Pan is all about make believe and playing I find myself acting like a kid again!
As Fredo has mentioned, please check back because we will be putting up some pictures and videos of our rehearsals and STUDIO sessions. I am having such a great time at these STUDIO sessions watching the kids do improv (they are so funny!) and really get into character. They are working extremely hard to give you a great show so I hope you all come out and see it!
I'll be back frequently to keep you updated on all the fun stuff going on at HTW!
Have a fabulous day!
Jamie
So I thought I'd start by explaining what my role is. I am the Production Manager and I basically make sure that everything runs smoothly. I'm involved in everything from schedule conflicts to set design to costumes. It keeps me busy but I wouldn't have it any other way. Peter Pan is all about make believe and playing I find myself acting like a kid again!
As Fredo has mentioned, please check back because we will be putting up some pictures and videos of our rehearsals and STUDIO sessions. I am having such a great time at these STUDIO sessions watching the kids do improv (they are so funny!) and really get into character. They are working extremely hard to give you a great show so I hope you all come out and see it!
I'll be back frequently to keep you updated on all the fun stuff going on at HTW!
Have a fabulous day!
Jamie
DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR. - Show Billing
HERNANDEZ THEATRE WORKSHOP, INC. & MECCA ENTERTAINMENT
in collaboration with the
CITY OF SOUTH AMBOY - DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION
Proudly Present
DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR.
Pilot Production
A 60-Minute Stage Version for Middle-School Performers and Audiences
Produced through special arrangements with
Music Theatre International, Inc. & Disney Theatrical Productions
Music and Lyrics by
Sammy Cahn, Sammy Fain, Michelle Tumes, Xavier Atencio, George Bruns, Jack Lawrence, Frank Churchill, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Oliver Wallace and Ray Kelley
Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Lyrics by
Eric Svejcar
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by
David Zellnik
Based on the J.M. Barrie play and the 1953 Disney film
Musical Direction by
Cristina Chan
Choreography & Musical Staging by
Jessica Stetler
Produced & Directed by
Wilfredo Hernandez
November 19 & 20, 7:00pm
November 21, 2:00pm
South Amboy Middle/High School Theatre
200 Gov. Hoffman Plaza
***
This production is dedicated in loving memory of
JOSEPH MECCA
Beloved Uncle & Founding Producer, Triple H/HTW, Inc.
1946-2010
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