May 2013 LoftPAC Corner

A message from LoftPAC President, Pari Cariaga:

It simply amazes me how fast this year went.  Surely “White Christmas” happened only yesterday and “The Big Meal” a few hours ago.  I am so very proud of the accomplishments that the Loft Stage has made this year, and over the course of four years.  I remember sitting in the theater on one of the first tours. Dust still coated the seats.  Fancy light and sound systems were not installed.  But the anticipation of creating magic on stage was present.  I can vividly remember opening night of “Seussical.”  I don’t think any of us knew that that show was going to be a memorable kick off to a theater experience that we were never going to forget.  My senior class was there to witness all of the highs (and a few lows) in the creation and formation of the Loft Stage.  We count ourselves lucky to have been able to have this unique experience of setting the traditions that will mark many pre-show routines in the years to come.  So freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, don’t forget to Aroostisha and pass the kiss, and be sure to keep it classy on Sunday and always go bananas at intermission.  As the class of 2013 passes on the torch, we ask everyone to not forget the meaning of tradition and what it truly means to be an actor or techie or musician on the Loft Stage.

April 1st, 2013 ~ Minutes

April 1st, 2013

Hello everyone! Happy April Fools Day!

1. Aida

• We are looking forward to see Minnetonka’s production of Aida on May 10nth
• Keep checking the website and the facebook page for more information coming up in the future!

2. Officers

• Are you interested in  bein a leader in LOFTpac next year?
• Send Mrs. Hestwood an email with what positions you are interested in and why you think you should be an officer
• positions: President, Vice President, Clerk/Secretary, historian, and Special Events
• Your email should be sent to Mrs. Hestwood by the end of April!

3. Thespian

• Make sure you get in and fill out your Thespian points this week if you think you have enough points to be a member
• If you are not currently a member, but are being intitiated this year, make sure you bring Mrs, Hestwood 20 dollars by Wednesday!
• Possible points include seeing shows, being in shows, set contruction/costuming, taking theatre classes, going to workshops

4. Banquet

• May 21st
• Mark this in your calendars so you can attend!

5. Spotlight Rehearsals

• Those of you who are performing in the Spotlight Showcase should mark these dates in as rehearsals
• May 7th, 11th, 24th, 31st

6. Senior Pictures

• PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get your senior pictures in to Chuy!
• Send them to him at aberger@theloftstage.com
• If you are a senior, you are really going to want to have a nice senior photo in the banquet!
• I believe in you all

7. Summer Workshops

• The first week of August, there will be workshops in the morning for middle schoolers and afternoon for high schoolers
• If you are interested in being a “counselor” for the middle schoolers, talk to Mrs. Hestwood
• Also, there will be more specialized classes on Wednesday nights during the summer to prepare for Aida
• More info on specifics coming in the future, so keep chekcing the website

Thank you all for coming! If you couldn’t make it, thanks for chekcing out what you missed here at theloftstage.com. If you are on Twitter, follow @TheLoftStage !! Remember to keep cheking your email for the monthly newsletter! It’s filled will lots of great information! See you next month!

 

April Spotlight Opportunities

APRIL SPOTLIGHT OPPORTUNITIES AT-A-GLANCE:

Broadway Confidential: Flashdance, Monday April 1, 5:30-7:00pm at the New Century Theatre
Broadway Confidential featuring speaker B-Boy J-Sun (Jason Noer), local choreographer and teaching artist of hip hop styles will lead an engaging discussion on break dancing culture and how the movie Flashdance launched break dancing into the public’s eye. For more information and to RSVP visit: HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST

Open Dance Event: Friday April 5, 4:00pm-6:00pm at the New Century Theatre and Cowles Center for Dance
Join Hennepin Theatre Trust and the Cowles Center for Dance as we celebrate Flashdance arriving in Minneapolis! Open dance classes available in tap, African dance, break-dancing and even choreography from the musical! Learn more and register here: HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST

Triple Threat Workshop: Monday, April 22, 4:30-5:30 at the New Century Theatre
Get your burning audition questions answered! Join a panel of the Twin Cities best actors, directors, music directors and choreographers to give tips and tricks on how to have a killer audition. A portion of the workshop will focus specifically on the SpotLight Triple Threat process but is open to anyone interested in bettering their audition skills. Register here: HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST

Broadway Workshop: Tap Class, Thursday April 25, 4:30-6:00pm at the New Century Theatre:
Join one of the stars of Mary Poppins, Con O’Shea-Creal (currently playing Bert on the national tour) in a basic to intermediate tap class. Learn more and register here: HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST

More details below…

April 2013 Newsletter: Shakespeare Urban Translator

Midsummer Night’s Dream Urban Translator

WHEN SHAKESPEARE SAYS:	HE MEANS:
Behold!	Yo, check it.
What’s the news with thee?	What up, dawg?
O cross! (See also: O spite! O hell!)	Bummermuffins
O me!	Fail
Nay	No
No, no!	Hellz no
Hail!	Holla
Good morrow friends.	Holla my honeys
Set your heart at rest	Chillax
O monstrous!  O strange!	No way.  That be whack
Mine ear is much enamored of thy note; So is mine eye enthralled to thy shape	You da bomb diggety.
So sorrow’s heaviness doth heavier grow	Sucks to suck
Why are you grown so rude?	What’s your damage?
I jest to Oberon and make him smile	I hella funny guy
And then the whole quire hold their hips and laugh, and waxen in their mirth and neeze and swear	#LOL
A merrier hour was never wasted here	That party was off the hook
This falls out better than I could devise	Sweeeeeet!
Thou speakest aright	Fo’ shizzle my nizzle
Wherefore was I to this keen mockery born?	Why you hatin’ on me?
I am that merry wanderer of the night	YOLO
A good persuasion	True dat
Use me but as your spaniel, spurn me, strike me, neglect me, lose me; only give me leave, unworthy as I am, to follow you	I’ll be your Rhianna if you be my Chris Brown
Get thee gone and follow me no more	Bounce, creeper
Do not be so bitter with me	Step off my grill
Never did mockers waste more idle breath	Talk to the hand
You speak not as you think; it cannot be!	Liar pants
Minimus (See also dwarf; bead; acorn)	Vertically challenged
Full of vexation	Emo
Juggler  (see also: canker-blossom)	Tool
I understand not what you mean by this	Girl, you cray
Tarry, rash wonton	Hold up, speedy pants.
Cupid is a knavish lad (See also: The course of true love never did run smooth)	Love stinks
Lord, what fools these mortals be!	People be trippin’