Workshop: Clown Intensive
with Alice Nelson
Sat May 16 & Sun May 17, 12:00 – 4:00
More than just red noses!
SYNOPSIS:
There is no fourth wall for a clown. Playing in the present is the ultimate challenge. The exercises and creation process prepares students to take risks. They must live the play that is happening, while trusting their own sense of humor.
Students will explore and appreciate the clown realm through the use of games (understanding play), improvisation and ensemble creation. In the role of provocateur, I act as side-coach, encouraging students in discovering their own unique clown entity. Students learn the history of clown and the categories within the clown style (red nose, character, white-face). Students receive training in physical comedy, building comic routines, and audience interaction. New solo, duo work and group work will be created.
Clown is a style that serves actors/creators it teaches humility, vulnerability, risk taking, trust and generosity. These traits are not only practiced within the ensemble, but with the audience. In clown, the relationship with the audience is paramount, as is the ability to abandon to the play.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Alice Nelson is a Calgary-based Actor, Playwright, Director, Theatre Educator, Producer, Puppeteer, Improvisor, Mask Maker and Clown. She holds an MFA in Ensemble Based Physical Theatre from Dell’Arte Physical Theatre School in California. Alice has taught at Mount Royal University, Red Deer College, Rosebud School of the Arts, Artstrek Theatre Program and Epcor Center for the Performing Arts. She has worked with various Alberta theatres, including: Green Fools Theatre, Clunk Puppet Lab, Lunchbox Theatre, Northern Light Theatre, Quest Theatre, Urban Curvz, Trickster Theatre and WP Puppet Theatre. Alice has written and toured solo shows (Elephant, Local Celebrity, Swashbucklers, Ms.Sugarcoat) and co-created productions regarding social and political issues (Raunch, Keep Sweet). Her company, Organized Crime Productions, aims to produce works, which tells the stories of the underdogs, and bear witness to the world we know. Alice is a company member with the renown Loose Moose Theatre and regularly directs for their kid’s season. As well, she is a clown with the international humanitarian organization, Clowns Without Borders, and has attended four expeditions to South Africa, touring clown shows to schools, communities and orphanages. Her passion is supporting and raising awareness of CWB’s amazing work!
COST: $50 (registration online or by phone)
Register a group of 5 or more, and attend for less! Or, register for 3 workshops and get the 3rd one for 50% off (Call Morpheus Theatre to redeem).
WHERE: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW, Lower Level)
Refreshments served half an hour before the start of each day.
For more information, or to register, please click HERE or call (403) 246-2999.
MORE WORKSHOPS COMING! Click our WORKSHOP TAB for details.
This valuable workshop is presented at this low price in the spirit of Community Theatre.
Cast of Death of a Salesman Announced
/0 Comments/in Announcements, Shows /by SeanMorpheus Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of our 21st season opener – Death of a Salesman.
Willy Loman – Greg Spielman
Linda Loman – Wendy Froberg
Biff Loman – Tanner D’Esterre
Happy Loman – Bryan Smith
Charley – Wayne Hunter
Bernard – Michael Armstrong
Ben – Louie Koutis
The Woman – Michelle Yoder
Howard Wagner – Kyle Gould
Stanley – Cesar Salvater Jr.
Miss Forsyth – Stevie Forzani
Letta – Jennica Grienke
Jenny – Winnifred Hume
Thank you to everyone who came out for the auditions.
Read more about the show here: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?portfolio=death-of-a-salesman
Clown Intensive Workshop with Alice Nelson May 16 & 17!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteWorkshop: Clown Intensive
with Alice Nelson
Sat May 16 & Sun May 17, 12:00 – 4:00
More than just red noses!
SYNOPSIS:
There is no fourth wall for a clown. Playing in the present is the ultimate challenge. The exercises and creation process prepares students to take risks. They must live the play that is happening, while trusting their own sense of humor.
Students will explore and appreciate the clown realm through the use of games (understanding play), improvisation and ensemble creation. In the role of provocateur, I act as side-coach, encouraging students in discovering their own unique clown entity. Students learn the history of clown and the categories within the clown style (red nose, character, white-face). Students receive training in physical comedy, building comic routines, and audience interaction. New solo, duo work and group work will be created.
Clown is a style that serves actors/creators it teaches humility, vulnerability, risk taking, trust and generosity. These traits are not only practiced within the ensemble, but with the audience. In clown, the relationship with the audience is paramount, as is the ability to abandon to the play.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Alice Nelson is a Calgary-based Actor, Playwright, Director, Theatre Educator, Producer, Puppeteer, Improvisor, Mask Maker and Clown. She holds an MFA in Ensemble Based Physical Theatre from Dell’Arte Physical Theatre School in California. Alice has taught at Mount Royal University, Red Deer College, Rosebud School of the Arts, Artstrek Theatre Program and Epcor Center for the Performing Arts. She has worked with various Alberta theatres, including: Green Fools Theatre, Clunk Puppet Lab, Lunchbox Theatre, Northern Light Theatre, Quest Theatre, Urban Curvz, Trickster Theatre and WP Puppet Theatre. Alice has written and toured solo shows (Elephant, Local Celebrity, Swashbucklers, Ms.Sugarcoat) and co-created productions regarding social and political issues (Raunch, Keep Sweet). Her company, Organized Crime Productions, aims to produce works, which tells the stories of the underdogs, and bear witness to the world we know. Alice is a company member with the renown Loose Moose Theatre and regularly directs for their kid’s season. As well, she is a clown with the international humanitarian organization, Clowns Without Borders, and has attended four expeditions to South Africa, touring clown shows to schools, communities and orphanages. Her passion is supporting and raising awareness of CWB’s amazing work!
COST: $50 (registration online or by phone)
Register a group of 5 or more, and attend for less! Or, register for 3 workshops and get the 3rd one for 50% off (Call Morpheus Theatre to redeem).
WHERE: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW, Lower Level)
Refreshments served half an hour before the start of each day.
For more information, or to register, please click HERE or call (403) 246-2999.
MORE WORKSHOPS COMING! Click our WORKSHOP TAB for details.
This valuable workshop is presented at this low price in the spirit of Community Theatre.
Text Based Character Study Workshop with Val Planche May 23!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteWorkshop: Text Based Character Study
with Valerie Planche
Saturday May 23, 10:00 – 5:00
Bring your character from the page, to the stage!
SYNOPSIS:
This workshop will focus on how to more fully use a script to make stronger character choices as an actor. We will explore how to go beyond the obvious, especially digging into the layers that the writer has set out – and how to find clues to those deeper meanings. We’ll also look at our relationship to language, how active language can enhance our performances, and MORE! If you’ve ever wanted to gain more insight in breaking down a script, or are looking to expand your acting arsenal – this workshop is for you!
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Valerie is a Calgary based director, teacher, as well as a Betty Mitchell and Elizabeth Sterlings Haynes Award winning actor. She has facilitated acting classes for the last 20 years with MRC, U of C, Company of Rogues, and many more studios in Calgary. She has her Master’s degree in Theatre Practice from the University of Alberta and was recently seen in Theatre Calgary’s Liberation Days and Becky’s New Car at Alberta Theatre Projects.
COST: $40 (registration online or by phone)
Register a group of 5 or more, and attend for less! Or, register for 3 workshops and get the 3rd one for 50% off (Call Morpheus Theatre to redeem).
WHERE: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW, Lower Level)
Refreshments served half an hour before the start of each day.
For more information, or to register, please click HERE or call (403) 246-2999.
MORE WORKSHOPS COMING! Click our WORKSHOP TAB for details.
This valuable workshop is presented at this low price in the spirit of Community Theatre.
This workshop is sponsored by Theatre Alberta with funding from The Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Congratulations to our Ruddigore G&S JRS!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteThe students will be performing our very own Junior Version of RUDDIGORE on the full set at the Pumphouse Theatre on Tues Apr 21! This performance is for family and friends of the performers, but all are welcome to attend.
A special congratulations to Sean Haid, who completed the G&S Jr program last year, and this year is in the adult show! Way to go Sean!
Tickets are $12 each and available online here: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/
For more information on our G&S Jr Program, please click here: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?page_id=17
RUDDIGORE OPENS THIS FRIDAY!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteRuddigore or, The Witch’s Curse April 17 – May 2
For 20 plus generations, the Baronets of Ruddigore have been ruled by a witch’s curse that requires them to commit a crime every day, or else perish in inconceivable agony. THIS is where our tale begins… A story full of love, the supernatural, outrageous situations and songs by the original masters of the musical comedy; Gilbert and Sullivan! Expect a frightening curse, ghosts coming to life, and a sudden surprise conclusion, all told with clever songs and dances.
For more information click here: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?portfolio=ruddigore
EVERYTHING IS CHANGING! (Our Mailouts, that is!)
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteIn the next couple months, we will be contacting you a couple more times to remind you to SIGN UP for our new content-based mailing lists. Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to sign up for the emailing lists that interest them. Simply log in on our website HERE and update your mailing preferences. (If you think that you do not have a password, simply use the “forgot your password” feature.) If you are having difficulty updating your preferences, please call us at 403-246-2999 or email tickets@morpheustheatre.ca.
Our newsletter will also be shifting to a blog format, which you will be able to follow on Facebook, Twitter, or join our #5 General News List.
Dance for Musicals Workshop with Danielle Desmarais, Apr 24 & 25!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteDANCE FOR MUSICALS WORKSHOP
with Danielle Desmarais
Friday April 24 7:00 – 10:00
Saturday Apr 25 2:00 – 5:00
NOT JUST ANOTHER DANCE CLASS!
SYNOPSIS:
Danielle will not only be teaching basic steps used in a variety of styles in musicals, but also sharing tips for how to excel at dance auditions (it’s not just doing the steps perfectly), learn and retain choreography, and bring you to the next level in your stage dancing. She will also be fielding all the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about musical theatre dancing, but didn’t have a chance to. Join us for a fun weekend of dancing and learning how to be the best stage dancer that you can be!
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Danielle Desmarais was born and raised in Calgary AB, where she studied many dance disciplines since she was 3 years old. Including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical and Musical Theatre. She studied at the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria BC and has since been choreographing and performing for community theatre companies such as Front Row Centre and Storybook Theatre, while teaching and sharing her love and passion for dance with people of all ages. Her recent credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (FRC), Young Frankenstein (FRC) and My Fair Lady (FRC).
COST: $50 (registration online or by phone)
Register a group of 5 or more, and attend for less! Or, register for 3 workshops and get the 3rd one for 50% off (Call Morpheus Theatre to redeem).
WHERE: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW, Lower Level)
Refreshments served half an hour before the start of each session.
For more information, or to register, please click HERE or call (403) 246-2999.
MORE WORKSHOPS COMING! Click our WORKSHOP TAB for details.
This valuable workshop is presented at this low price in the spirit of Community Theatre.
April 2015 Newsletter!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteMorpheus Theatre’s April 2015 Newsletter is now available online: Spotlight April 2015
Now Recruiting Ushers for Ruddigore, April 17 – May 2!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteHello Community Theatre Supporters!
You have been invited by Morpheus Theatre to sign up for “Ushers – Ruddigore.” Please click on the link below to view the online sign up sheet.
To sign up, go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948acac2ea0f58-ushers5
Written just after The Mikado, this comic operetta from Gilbert and Sullivan brings more spectres and spooky, musical fun to wrap up our 20th season. As only they can, Gilbert and Sullivan parody melodrama while at the same time employing some of its classic elements – a poor and virtuous heroine, a villain who steals her away, heros and faithful friends. And we mustn’t forget the ghosts who live in the family portraits. Hidden identities, courtship gone awry and a good old fashioned family curse showcase such songs as “In sailing o’er life’s ocean wide”, “When I’m a bad Bart, I will tell taradiddles” and “When a man has been a naughty baronet”. So don’t risk being moody and sad, make sure you have your tickets to Morpheus Theatre’s 20th season Gilbert and Sullivan operetta.
Volunteering to help at the theatre is a great way to see this production. So, please consider volunteering for one or more performances, or volunteer with a friend or family member!
We need 2 ushers, 2 ticket takers and 1 will call volunteer for each performance- The ushers welcome patrons, hand out programs, take tickets and ensure everyone is properly seated, including late-comers. At the intermissions, all volunteers sell 50/50 tickets, then ensure patrons return to their seats in a timely manner. Immediately following the show, ushers clear the theatre of programs and any debris.
Matinee performances begin at 2:00pm and evening performances begin at 7:30pm. Volunteers need to be on duty at least 45 minutes before the performance time.
Tickets are now on sale! Encourage your friends and relatives to book their tickets now to avoid disappointment. Visit www.morpheustheatre.ca and follow the links, or call 403-246-2999.
If you are interested in volunteering, please click on this link www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ACAC2EA0F58-ushers5 If you are having difficulty, please email tickets@morpheustheatre.ca or call 403-246-2999. Your help is always appreciated!
Thanks very much – and we look forward to hearing from you about volunteering!
Stage Management Workshop: Basics & Beyond with Donna Sharpe, Mar 22!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by GinetteStage Management Workshop: Basics and Beyond
with Donna Sharpe
Sunday Mar 22, 10:00 – 5:00
Wanna Be a Stage Manager? Wanna Be a BETTER Stage Manager?
SYNOPSIS:
Whether you are just getting started, or have a few shows under your belt, Donna Sharpe will have valuable information and insight for you! She will be leading participants through the role of the Stage Manager and how to be the most efficient and effective member of the production, as well as common troubleshooting tips and tricks.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Donna Sharpe is a Calgary-based stage manager with over 20 years of experience. She is currently in her 13th season stage managing with Calgary Opera. Her career has included everything from large scale opera and theatre productions to new play creation. She has toured locally and abroad and has worked with emerging artist programs in Calgary, Vermont, and Newfoundland.
COST: $40 (registration online or by phone)
Register a group of 5 or more, and attend for less! Or, register for 3 workshops and get the 3rd one for 50% off (Call Morpheus Theatre to redeem).
WHERE: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (3512 5 Avenue NW, Lower Level)
Refreshments served from 9:30 – 10:00am
For more information, or to register, please click HERE or call (403) 246-2999.
MORE WORKSHOPS COMING! Click our WORKSHOP TAB for details.
*This workshops is sponsored by Theatre Alberta with funding from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts
This valuable workshop is presented at this low price in the spirit of Community Theatre.