http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:24:45 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/m/logo7.gif http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/feed/? http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/on-the-woyzeck-project-pt-1-t24.htm w.daddario On The Woyzeck Project William Daddario, George McConnell, Stephanie Lein-Walseth, Joanne Zerdy Part One: Thoughts from Will and George; Part Two: Thoughts from Stephanie and Joanne Will: Experimental Theatre is a superbly frustrating concept, and maybe that's the case because both the "Experimental" and the "Theatre" require more elaboration. Put another way: experimental theatre, in general, means and does nothing. At worst it is a label, frequently applied haphazardly, ... Department-wide Issues Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:24:16 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/on-the-woyzeck-project-pt-1-t24.htm#49 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/on-the-woyzeck-project-pt-1-t24.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/on-the-woyzeck-project-pt-2-t25.htm w.daddario Stephanie: As I walked to the performance with my decidedly non-theater-person husband, my repeated mantra was “don’t worry about trying to ‘get it.’” Based on my experience at Master and Margarita two years earlier, I knew that dogged attempts to impose or determine a traditional narrative structure frustrated my ability to fully comprehend what the piece might have been trying to achieve. I needed to re-frame the experience in order to open up other possibilities, and not worrying about ‘getting ... Department-wide Issues Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:24:45 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/on-the-woyzeck-project-pt-2-t25.htm#50 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/on-the-woyzeck-project-pt-2-t25.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/diverse-voices-t23.htm UofM Peers About a week ago, the three of us Peers were talking about a range of things going on in the department and eventually "How to make it to the Dance Floor: A Salsa Guide for Women" came up in conversation since it’s this year’s "Diverse Voices" show, as well as the first show of UMTAD’s Subscriber Series. For some reason we were wondering if food would be served after the show, and after talking to Luverne, we found out that there would be not be. This news was particularly ... Department-wide Issues Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:42:23 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/diverse-voices-t23.htm#47 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/diverse-voices-t23.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/we-need-an-improv-group-t22.htm mstoltz25
Begin your own improvisation group! For inspiration, attend events at Brave New Workshop, or talk to Lisa Channer of the BA Theater Program, because she has a lot of great ideas of where to start.

In the past, there has been a student-run improvisation group. All it takes is a little elbow-grease, some posters, and a reserved room at Rarig. Give it a try!]]> The Sounding Board - Action based group UMTAD Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:01:35 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/we-need-an-improv-group-t22.htm#46 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/we-need-an-improv-group-t22.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/dance-spring-semester-2008-f2/what-s-up-t7.htm w.daddario Can anyone fill me in?

Will]]> Dance - Spring Semester 2008 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:13:15 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/dance-spring-semester-2008-f2/what-s-up-t7.htm#20 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/dance-spring-semester-2008-f2/what-s-up-t7.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/arts-management-program-t19.htm UofM Peers ***These questions/comments come from various Theatre Arts & Dance undergraduate students via the suggestion boxes/envelops located throughout the Rarig Center and the Barker. The Sounding Board is an action-based group comprised of undergraduate students from every UMTAD program and various faculty members. The newly formed Sounding Board acts both as a forum for all students to submit suggestions/comments/questions, and as an action-oriented, solution-proposing group. "We need an ... The Sounding Board - Action based group UMTAD Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:48:25 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/arts-management-program-t19.htm#39 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/arts-management-program-t19.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/wgaie-working-group-against-institutionalized-exclusions-f6/wgaie-a-call-to-action-t21.htm WGAIE There *was* a Diversity Committee in our department. It has died. From its ashes has risen the Working Group Against Institutionalized Exclusions, which currently consists of Ananya Chatterjea, Cindy Garcia, Diyah Larasati, Nora Jenneman, Briar DeHaven, William Daddario, Kenny Mitchell, David Bernstein, Pam Mitman, and Luverne Seifert. This committee is taking the place of the Diversity Committee, which had fallen into disrepair and was mired in bureaucracy. We want to instate the following declaration ... WGAIE - Working Group Against Institutionalized Exclusions Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:02:55 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/wgaie-working-group-against-institutionalized-exclusions-f6/wgaie-a-call-to-action-t21.htm#43 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/wgaie-working-group-against-institutionalized-exclusions-f6/wgaie-a-call-to-action-t21.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/thinking-ahead-t20.htm w.daddario What do we have to do to make sure that these conversations continue passed the final performance of The Wiz? Department-wide Issues Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:48:48 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/thinking-ahead-t20.htm#40 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/thinking-ahead-t20.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/abundant-opportunity-offerings-too-many-t11.htm UofM Peers ***These questions/comments come from various Theatre Arts & Dance undergraduate students via the suggestion boxes/envelops located throughout the Rarig Center and the Barker. The Sounding Board is an action-based group comprised of undergraduate students from every UMTAD program and various faculty members. The newly formed Sounding Board acts both as a forum for all students to submit suggestions/comments/questions, and as an action-oriented, solution-proposing group. "Why are there ... The Sounding Board - Action based group UMTAD Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:12:28 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/abundant-opportunity-offerings-too-many-t11.htm#31 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/abundant-opportunity-offerings-too-many-t11.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/icky-green-couches-t18.htm UofM Peers ***These questions/comments come from various Theatre Arts & Dance undergraduate students via the suggestion boxes/envelops located throughout the Rarig Center and the Barker. The Sounding Board is an action-based group comprised of undergraduate students from every UMTAD program and various faculty members. The newly formed Sounding Board acts both as a forum for all students to submit suggestions/comments/questions, and as an action-oriented, solution-proposing group. "Why can we ... The Sounding Board - Action based group UMTAD Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:44:33 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/icky-green-couches-t18.htm#38 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/icky-green-couches-t18.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/size-of-tech-classes-t17.htm UofM Peers ***These questions/comments come from various Theatre Arts & Dance undergraduate students via the suggestion boxes/envelops located throughout the Rarig Center and the Barker. The Sounding Board is an action-based group comprised of undergraduate students from every UMTAD program and various faculty members. The newly formed Sounding Board acts both as a forum for all students to submit suggestions/comments/questions, and as an action-oriented, solution-proposing group. "Make tech classes ... The Sounding Board - Action based group UMTAD Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:39:31 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/size-of-tech-classes-t17.htm#37 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/size-of-tech-classes-t17.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/ba-bfa-collaboration-t16.htm UofM Peers ***These questions/comments come from various Theatre Arts & Dance undergraduate students via the suggestion boxes/envelops located throughout the Rarig Center and the Barker. The Sounding Board is an action-based group comprised of undergraduate students from every UMTAD program and various faculty members. The newly formed Sounding Board acts both as a forum for all students to submit suggestions/comments/questions, and as an action-oriented, solution-proposing group. "Could we organize ... The Sounding Board - Action based group UMTAD Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:36:46 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/ba-bfa-collaboration-t16.htm#36 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/ba-bfa-collaboration-t16.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/improv-events-t15.htm UofM Peers ***These questions/comments come from various Theatre Arts & Dance undergraduate students via the suggestion boxes/envelops located throughout the Rarig Center and the Barker. The Sounding Board is an action-based group comprised of undergraduate students from every UMTAD program and various faculty members. The newly formed Sounding Board acts both as a forum for all students to submit suggestions/comments/questions, and as an action-oriented, solution-proposing group. "Put on an interesting ... The Sounding Board - Action based group UMTAD Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:35:36 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/improv-events-t15.htm#35 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/improv-events-t15.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/locked-rehearsal-spaces-t14.htm UofM Peers ***These questions/comments come from various Theatre Arts & Dance undergraduate students via the suggestion boxes/envelops located throughout the Rarig Center and the Barker. The Sounding Board is an action-based group comprised of undergraduate students from every UMTAD program and various faculty members. The newly formed Sounding Board acts both as a forum for all students to submit suggestions/comments/questions, and as an action-oriented, solution-proposing group. "Unlock the ... The Sounding Board - Action based group UMTAD Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:26:22 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/locked-rehearsal-spaces-t14.htm#34 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/locked-rehearsal-spaces-t14.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/dedicated-script-librarian-t13.htm UofM Peers ***These questions/comments come from various Theatre Arts & Dance undergraduate students via the suggestion boxes/envelops located throughout the Rarig Center and the Barker. The Sounding Board is an action-based group comprised of undergraduate students from every UMTAD program and various faculty members. The newly formed Sounding Board acts both as a forum for all students to submit suggestions/comments/questions, and as an action-oriented, solution-proposing group. "Why don't we ... The Sounding Board - Action based group UMTAD Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:25:26 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/dedicated-script-librarian-t13.htm#33 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/dedicated-script-librarian-t13.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/cleaning-services-in-barker-t12.htm UofM Peers ***These questions/comments come from various Theatre Arts & Dance undergraduate students via the suggestion boxes/envelops located throughout the Rarig Center and the Barker. The Sounding Board is an action-based group comprised of undergraduate students from every UMTAD program and various faculty members. The newly formed Sounding Board acts both as a forum for all students to submit suggestions/comments/questions, and as an action-oriented, solution-proposing group. "Maybe we could ... The Sounding Board - Action based group UMTAD Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:23:16 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/cleaning-services-in-barker-t12.htm#32 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/the-sounding-board-action-based-group-umtad-f5/cleaning-services-in-barker-t12.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/the-wiz-diversity-t4.htm UofM Peers
One student asks, "The Wiz? White cast? Not cool! Diversity please?"

Another student asks, "Why is the Wiz being done with a predominately white cast? Diversity?"


Reactions/thoughts????]]> Department-wide Issues Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:50:28 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/the-wiz-diversity-t4.htm#10 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/the-wiz-diversity-t4.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/ba-spring-semester-2008-f4/design-tech-t8.htm rebecca Okay…I already posted most of this on the Diversity/Difference/Wiz thread but I’m posting it under Design/Tech now to start a new discussion. More to come. Classroom. Education. Why are we here? I am beginning to be convinced that undergraduate experiences are being/have already been reduced to another form of generalist education, fostered by the idea of survey classes. This translates to some form of rigid structure and an inability to foster discussion and improvise as needed to create ... BA - Spring Semester 2008 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:04:12 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/ba-spring-semester-2008-f4/design-tech-t8.htm#22 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/ba-spring-semester-2008-f4/design-tech-t8.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/performance-vs-performative-t3.htm george Ok, can someone change this on the front page thing? It now reads: "Do you have an idea for a performative project and want the insights of others to expand upon your ideas?" It should read "Do you have an idea for a performance project and want the insights of others to expand upon your ideas?" Performance and performative are not interchangeable. I know they get used a lot that way around here, but let's start a discussion about these terms and see what ... Department-wide Issues Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:39:20 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/performance-vs-performative-t3.htm#6 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/performance-vs-performative-t3.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/dance-spring-semester-2008-f2/are-people-too-busy-t10.htm Kendra Heithoff Hey all you dance folks, Do you think people are too busy to use things like a Discussion board? How do you think we can get people on here? there are so many great minds in our program, and we all claim to love discussing dance/art. This is a great place for it. How do we get people started? How can we light the fire? I feel like giving up sometimes because I feel like no one takes e-mail blasts or classroom annoucements to their own lives. Are we all too busy? Is this useless? Are people ... Dance - Spring Semester 2008 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:45:47 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/dance-spring-semester-2008-f2/are-people-too-busy-t10.htm#26 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/dance-spring-semester-2008-f2/are-people-too-busy-t10.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/bfa-spring-semester-2008-f3/let-s-discuss-t9.htm nrios Let me know.
Noah]]> BFA - Spring Semester 2008 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:50:09 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/bfa-spring-semester-2008-f3/let-s-discuss-t9.htm#25 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/bfa-spring-semester-2008-f3/let-s-discuss-t9.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/ba-spring-semester-2008-f4/article-concerning-the-wiz-t6.htm briardehaven UMAA Home > Minnesota Magazine > Current Issue: March-April 2008 Print View Arts & Events: A twist on "The Wiz" When students in the University of Minnesota’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance proposed staging The Wiz this season, the department leadership wondered if they could actually pull it off. “We thought it was cool they wanted to do The Wiz,” explains Sherry Wagner-Henry, managing director of the theater department, “but we wondered if it was something ... BA - Spring Semester 2008 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:54:26 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/ba-spring-semester-2008-f4/article-concerning-the-wiz-t6.htm#13 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/ba-spring-semester-2008-f4/article-concerning-the-wiz-t6.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/ba-spring-semester-2008-f4/peace-crimes-proscenium-as-the-forum-t5.htm briardehaven The recent collaboration between the History Theatre and our own UofM Theatre Arts program produced a newly written work by Doris Baizley called PEACE CRIMES. The play was performed in the Rarig Center's proscenium with a short talk-back following some performances. (Were there talk-backs at all performances? I don't know.) Though I recognize the greatest gift of this particular staging was the open invitation to discuss war and its implication on our lives via the stories and experiences ... BA - Spring Semester 2008 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:50:38 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/ba-spring-semester-2008-f4/peace-crimes-proscenium-as-the-forum-t5.htm#12 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/ba-spring-semester-2008-f4/peace-crimes-proscenium-as-the-forum-t5.htm http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/graduate-student-undergraduate-student-collaboration-t2.htm w.daddario I've heard it from several people recently that there are undergrads who would like to know what kind of activities the graduate students participate in. More than that, there is the possibility that undergrads and grads start collaborating on projects together. What do I mean? For example, most of the MA/PhD students find it alarming that conferences in the field of theatre history, theater studies, and/or performance studies are so extremely boring and old fashioned. The tendency at these conferences ... Department-wide Issues Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:44:07 GMT http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/graduate-student-undergraduate-student-collaboration-t2.htm#2 http://backstagepass.bigforumpro.com/department-wide-issues-f1/graduate-student-undergraduate-student-collaboration-t2.htm