Mendocino College Theatre Arts Department

Today the Mendocino College Online Repertory Theatre (ORT) released our rendition of Abraham Lincoln's "The Gettysburg Address." This piece and Lawrence Felinghetti's "I am Waiting" are intended to speak to each other, to celebrate democracy and offer hope in dark times, and most importantly, to encourage our audiences to vote! You can view the "Gettysburg Address" at: https://youtu.be/SZWhfgohyuU.

The Mendocino College Online Repertory Theatre (ORT) presents "I am Waiting" by Lawrence Ferlinghetti; directed by Ellen Weed. Special thanks to Lawrence Ferlinghetti and City Lights Bookstore for supporting this project! https://youtu.be/g7ajgNpv4jc

The Mendocino College Online Repertory Theatre (ORT) presents selections from SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY by Edgar Lee Masters...the characters of Spoon River speak from their graves. https://youtu.be/Y2JCWx87fs8

The Mendocino College Online Repertory Theatre (ORT) presents "The Hill" from SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY by Edgar Lee Masters. Coming soon, the characters of Spoon River speak from their graves. Stay tuned for more... https://youtu.be/ZlwDYehmfzY

The Mendocino College Online Repertory Theatre (ORT) presents "Speaking Truth to Power" check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtmbB42opBM&feature=youtu.be

Introducing the Mendocino College Online Repertory Theatre (ORT) ensemble. Watch for our upcoming releases throughout Fall 2020... https://youtu.be/bB2vCwYpGN4

Calling all actors!!! Auditions for Fall 2020 Online Repertory Theatre will be held Friday August 21 by appointment. Just reply to this message if you'd like an audition slot! Also, still need a few more students in THE 210B Beginning Acting and THE 202 Dramatic Lit/Script Analysis. Come join us! All online via Canvas and Zoom. Reply here or e-mail [email protected] for more info... PLEASE SHARE THIS POST... https://www.facebook.com/events/284255919442358/

Hello theatre friends... Mendocino College classes start in just 2 weeks. Two of my theatre classes need a few more students: Fist...... Beginning Acting (THE210B): taught online with synchronous sessions on Zoom each Wednesday 3-5 PM. You can take this class from anywhere! We'll be using a new online text called FlixActing which incorporates video content from films as examples of acting styles and approaches. We'll do scene-work and exercises online in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere. Students with all levels of experience are welcome, though no prior experience is required. This will be a great way to develop your acting skills as well as to connect with others in shared artistic work during this time of isolation. I hope you will join me! And also... Dramatic Literature & Script Analysis (THE 202): taught fully online asynchronously...that means there are no required meetings at pre-established times...You can take this class from the comfort of your own home and access the course materials at any days and times. We'll be reading and analyzing 8 great plays...mostly contemporary American scripts...So valuable for all theatre artists as well as anybody who simply loves plays. Community members and theatre students are all welcome! For more information, about these or other class, please just respond to this post or e-mail me at [email protected]. Yours, Reid Edelman

Attention theatre students: You can enroll now at MyMendo on the college web-site if you already have MyMendo log-in credentials. If not, you can enroll via a virtual appointment with an admissions officer by going to https://www.mendocino.edu/admissions-online. New theatre majors should enroll for sure in THE 210B: Beginning Acting and THE 200: Intro to Theatre. Returning theatre students should enroll in THE 202: Dramatic Lit/Script Analysis. Lots of other great clas...ses online as well, including Intro to Film, Stage Lighting, History of Musical Theatre and more. We'll also be holding auditions for an online Repertory Theatre Company. For information, e-mail Reid Edelman at [email protected]. Enroll today! Fall semester will be online, but it will be awesome nonetheless!

One more performance tomorrow night at 7! Don't miss this great show, and support these wonderful actors who have worked so hard to keep live theatre happening even during rough time. Congratulations to director John Tomlinson and his cast & crew!

Don't miss Mendocino College & Shakespeare at the Lake online Romeo & Juliet...2 nights only...this weekend Friday and Saturday. I can't wait! The show must go on! And fall online classes and fall online Repertory Theatre Company are happening too. Join us for R & J this weekend, and then join us in the fall too! You can enroll NOW! https://www.facebook.com/events/566355287578982/

Would you like to read and discuss some great plays this fall? I'll be teaching THE 202: Intro To Dramatic Lit & Script Analysis as a fully online class. We'll be focusing on contemporary scripts. Plays on the list right now include: The Glass Menagerie (Tennessee Williams), A Raisin in the Sun (Lorraine Hansberry), Doubt (John Patrick Shanley), Clybourne Park (Bruce Norris), Stop Kiss (Diana Son), Cloud Tectonics (Jose Rivera), Waiting for Godot (Samuel Beckett ) and The G...ood Woman of Sezuan (Bertolt Brecht). Script analysis is essential for all theatre artists (actors, directors, designers...) and these plays have some juicy stuff in particular for actors looking for scenes and monologues. Community members who just want to read plays in a supportive group are also welcome! Enroll now! Questions, just reply here, or e-mail [email protected]. Yours, Reid Edelman See more

Fall theatre classes will be online, but there will still be lots of opportunities to learn and create together. Enrollment is open now, so sign up today. Some theatre classes to consider: THE 200: Introduction to Theatre--An overview of theatre history, literature and practice. Fully online. Transferable for UC and CSU. Required for all theatre majors. A perfect class to complete online. Instructor: Steve Decker THE 201: Introduction to Film---Gain appreciation for... the art of film-making. Fully online. Transferable for UC and CSU. Another perfect class to complete online. Instructor: John Tomlinson THE 202: Introduction to Dramatic Literature & Script Analysis. Immerse yourself in reading and examining some truly wonderful plays with an emphasis on contemporary scripts. Fully online. Transferable for UC and CSU. Essential for all theatre majors, but everybody is welcome. A perfect class to complete online. Instructor: Reid Edelman THE 210B: Beginning Acting--offered online via Zoom and Canvas...It will be exciting to find innovative ways to do this work online. Through exercises and scene/monologue exploration, students will learn and develop a clear and specific craft for approaching the art of acting. All levels of experience welcome. Synchronous meetings via Zoom Wednesdays 3-5 PM. Instructor: Reid Edelman THE 216 A & B: Stage Lighting---This class will be offered as a hybrid class, mostly online, but with some socially distanced in-person meetings for laboratory learning. Transferable for UC and CSU; Instructor: Steve Decker THE 232: History of American Musical Theatre--Learn about the rich and diverse history of American musicals in this new course. Fully online. Transferable for UC and CSU. Instructor: Charlie Seltzer There will also be performance opportunities through our new Online Repertory Theatre Company. Auditions in August. More information will be coming soon. Enroll now! Questions & more information...reply via FB or at [email protected].