Special Guests

Last Wednesday we had phenomenal guest speakers at Theater TRaC. Political playwright, Kia Corthron graced us with her presence and answer our questions about her play The Frontier, her career, and anything else we could think of.

The playwright and director of the play we saw Wednesday night Little Flower of East Orange, took time out of their busy schedules to pay us a visit. The playwright, Stephen Adly Guirgis and the director, Philip Seymour Hoffman answered our question about the roles of the director, playwright, and actor. They also told us what it was like to make the transition from one role to the next.

Seeing the hilarious play Little Flower of East Orange was a great way to top off the already fabulous day, we had a Theater TRaC.

-Tiffani

Assignment Reminder

The assignments due to Karen khartman@aya.yale.edu by 7 p.m. March 25th is, a 200-500 word free response to the play, Drunk Enough to Say I Love You.

Also don't forget the playwright of Frontier, Kia Corthron will be visiting us next week, March 26! Be ready with a question to ask her.

-Tiffani

Drunk Enough to Say I Love You Feedback

Hey Theater TRaC,

It was so nice to get to meet you all yesterday and get to know you a little better. I'm really excited about this program.

What did you think of the play, Drunk Enough to Say I Love You? Did you understand the play's message or intended statement? Do you feel that without enough background information, that the play can be totally misunderstood or too hard to understand? What stood out the most to you during the show; the acting? the setting? the message?

Can't wait to hear your thoughts.

-Tiffani

Happy First Class

Hello and thank you for an inspiring first class, all. I hope you are cooking with Caryl's thoughts on the US of A.
Meanwhile, here is a little information on Kia Corthron. This can help you come up with a question for her visit next week (if Frontier wasn't provocative enough...!).
And for Hannah and other Arthur Miller worshippers, as promised here's a link to my Miller obituary essay.
I look forward to your response pieces.
Have a wonderful week,
Karen

1st class and show this Wednesday!

Guy would do anything for Sam. Sam would do anything. Drunk Enough To Say I Love You? is a modern day love story with consequences far greater than any foreign affair.

Drunk Enough to Say I Love You this Wednesday after class at the Public Theater! Bring a little money for a quick dinner inbetween class and the show.


When and where to meet on Wednesday....
You'll be meeting tomorrow in the lobby of The PUBLIC THEATER at 425 Lafayette Street at 4:20 sharp! The workshop will be from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm. (That’s your Wednesday schedule).

The best way to get to The Public Theater is to take the 6 train to Astor Place and walk South on Lafayette Street. You’ll see the flags on the front of the theater on your left that say “The Public Theater.” Can’t miss’em. You could also take the N,Q,R or W train to 8th Street/ New York University and walk East to Lafayette Street and then South. OR you could take the B,D,F or V train to Broadway/Lafayette Street and walk North up Lafayette. Their website is here: http://www.publictheater.org/tickets/index.php

Try your best to be there at 4:20, as you are going to meet Karen in the lobby then head up as a group to the conference room.

Enjoy the show!