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Here we are again!
Another chance for all of you writers who want to see your name in lights!
The third annual Prague Post Playwriting Contest is kicking off……
So get writing!
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Original stage plays, never produced in Prague.
- Approximate run time of 30 minutes.
- Submitted in English. (And, yes, it can be a translation!)
- You may resubmit entries from past contests.
- Playwrights who are current or former residents of the Czech Republic (we will ask for references).
- Entry fee is 100 Kc.
Here’s what you might win:
- The top prize is 20 000 Kc (based on the written script submitted).
- Audience prize for the best production resulting from the contest.
- Special prize for the best play written by a non-native English speaker.
- Top three finalists receive a full production at Divadlo Minor.
- Finalists will be given the opportunity to work with experienced playwrights on polishing their piece.
Go to www.praguepost.com/playcontest for details. All deadlines and dates will be presented soon (the deadline for entries will be in the Fall) Questions? E-mail: playcontest@praguepost.com.
July 21st, 2008
Gordon just emailed me his take on some of the shows he’s seen. It looks like a great crop of shows this year!
Gordon writes:
SILKWORM/Rubin: Excellently produced and performed two hander. The content is interesting and entertaining. The piece is a collection of recollections but, as these seem to be arranged in some sort of progression, and because it is played by the same two characters, it comes over more as a disjointed postmodern narrative, which for me was confusing rather than focusing. None-the-less well worth the visit.
H+A SCREENPLAY/rubin Naiviety is the virtue which saves this updated examination of `Heloise and Abelard` from becoming a vampish `Vicar and Tart` melodrama. The truths and significances of the original love story are often written-off nowadays as the product of the constrictions of medieval monastic life. This show manages to show that perhaps all that has changed in life and love is the setting. And it does so entertainingly, with good phyicallity, lighting,projection and set. I`m glad I saw it.
THE SACRED SOW/Rubin: Very `Irish`, very claustrophobic, very `narrative`; “Ah none o`yer postmodern rubbish here!”. Very talented cast who are still exploring. Well worth seeing - and keeping yer eye on!
KARAGIOZIS EXPOSED/na Pradle: This is one of the best pieces of theatre I`ve seen in years. “A Cypriot Puppet Show?! Don`t make me laugh!” Oh it does that all right; and heaps more. This takes theatre to places I`ve only dreamed of - and only pretty vaguely at that too. A MUST!
40 FEATHERED WINKS/na Pradle: The choreographic slickness of this piece of excellent physical theatre (set and lighting to match!) is so good that it almost (but doesn`t !) mask the equally excellent funny, or thought provoking, content. I`m just grateful it was one of the `granted` on my Wish-List.
May 28th, 2008
Come one and all to the Sacred Sow which is playing EVERY DAY until June 1st at A Studio Rubin (Malostranske namesti 9) at 19:30!!
The show will probably start selling out towards the end of the run, so come and see it early. It’s a very dark look at family, outsiders and the idea of Home, all set in rural Ireland. Eileen Pollock stars as the overbearing mother, Mrs. Malloy, who will do anything to keep her family together and safe. For more information you can read the special Sacred Sow page.
May 26th, 2008
Our Meisner friends at The Actor’s Temple in London have a great Spring retreat planned. Several cheap airlines fly direct from Prague to Edinburgh, so why not give it a go!
‘A profound and nurturing experience. Chesters and the surrounding area is idyllic and I feel extremely lucky to have experienced this “actor’s retreat.’ Mohammad Homouda
‘The two weeks I spent at Chesters were undoubtedly amongst the happiest of my working life to date.’ Prue Gillett
After our successful production of Chekhov’s Three Sisters at Chesters last September we are now introducing a unique week’s training at the Georgian mansion house in the Scottish Borders. Nestled in a valley alongside the River Teviot, Chesters is surrounded by hills, vast horizons and spectacular views and yet is only 1.5 hrs drive away from Edinburgh and Newcastle.
The Shakespeare Retreat is an opportunity to escape the city and dedicate an entire week to your acting and to you. Tom will demystify Shakespeare and get you acting with your whole heart – all within the peace and tranquility of the Scottish countryside.
Preparation: Specific plays and scenes will be chosen by Tom when we know the dynamic of the group attending. You will be notified of any preparation needed before the course.
Timetable: Each morning will begin with meditation, followed by 4 hours of tuition and direction; leaving plenty of time each day for relaxation and reflection.
Accommodation: All meals are provided throughout the week and you will stay at Chesters in shared accommodation.
Travel : You are responsible for organizing travel to Scotland. We suggest catching the direct train from London Kings Cross to Berwick-Upon-Tweed, flying to Newcastle or Edinburgh or driving. Return transport from Berwick-Upon-Tweed train station to Chesters is included in the course fee.
Dates: Arrival: Sunday 25th May. Departure: Friday 31st May.
Time: 10am–2pm Monday to Friday
Cost: £450 (a £225 deposit secures your place)
To Book: Please Call Tanja on +44 207 383 3535
www.actorstemple.com
March 17th, 2008
Prague Playhouse in association with PCFE are excited to present an interview with Academy Award winning make up artist Paul Pattison.
This Sunday 3pm at PCFE (the Attic) we will be having an interview with Academy Award winning make-up artist Paul Pattison. This is a great chance for you to get up close and personal with one of the best craftsmen in the film industry. Paul has worked on over 40 projects including Braveheart, Rapa Nui, Mission Impossible 2, Love’s Brother, Silent Hill, and Solomon Kane.
When: 15:00 Sunday 16th March 2008
Where: PCFE - Pstrossova 19, Praha 1
Cost: Free
Seats are limited, so please contact Ben (722 555 839) from Prague Playhouse ASAP to reserve a place.
March 11th, 2008
Just an update on where to buy tickets for the Playwriting Contest Shows (I wasn’t very specific in the email I sent out).
You can buy tickets at the following locations:
Divadlo Minor - (www.minor.cz) Vodičkova 6, Prague 1
The Prague Post - Štěpánská 20, Prague 1
GLOBE - Pštrossova 6, Praha 1
Jet Set (Hotel ICON) - V jámě 6, Prague 1
ANAGRAM Bookstore - Týn 4, Prague 1
Café 35 (French Institute) - Štěpánská 35, Prague 1
Káva Káva Káva (Platýz) - Národní 37, Prague 1
Or through www.ticketportal.cz and www.ticketstream.cz
Prices: 200 CZK and 175 CZK (students)
February 19th, 2008
Just a quick note that yesterday Ben and I and the Miloco team managed to get 35 theater seats (7 sets of 5) into the Miloco space in Prague 7. This means that we’ll soon be able to have class and watch shows in comfort, without fear of being attacked by rogue chairs, or having the bottoms fall out from under us. I really think it will add to the overall feel of the space.
February 3rd, 2008
Another thing that I’m trying to get off the ground is a central database of all of the english language plays and theater books (biographies, technique, criticism) that people have in their libraries so that we can start sharing books (regulated through the website). Please me back if you think that’d be a good idea and if you’d be interested in signing up and letting the community know what books you’ve managed to bring over with you!
thanks a bunch. As I said at our Prague Playhouse holiday party, I think really think we’re on the verge of something big here!
February 2nd, 2008
We at the Playhouse have been talking quite a bit about the need to plan on a longer time frame than just a project by project basis. We really feel that planning out a full season will give stability to the production schedule and give a solid framework for artists and volunteers who want to get involved. To that end, we’re starting to look at planning out our 2008/2009 season. We already have some suggestions from within the group, but we’re looking for more and we want your help!
Ideally we’re looking for play suggestions (in English) which are mostly entertaining but also have something for us to sink our teeth into. Smaller casts (not more than 
are preferable as are plays that play well in a smaller venue (not more than 70-80 seats). So? Do you have any suggestions?
February 2nd, 2008
American Casting Director, Nancy Bishop, is offering two casting workshops for actors interested in working in American and British films. The workshops, taught in English, will focus on techniques and strategies for success in film castings. Many actors say, “I’m just bad at castings.” This is often true; many good actors don’t cast well, but the good news is that you can do something about it. Casting is a skill that can be learned and improved.
CASTING WORKSHOP I: will cover how actors can present themselves, what directors look for from actors, and how to tackle dialogue in a casting. Participants will watch and critique actual castings, and perform a scene from a film script for camera. All actors will get one on one coaching with Nancy.
ADVANCED CASTING WORKSHOP: For returning students there is the Advanced Workshop. Anyone who has taken Workshop I and wishes to continue practising scene work for camera may attend. This class explores scene analysis and performances in a variety of genres. Each actor will perform two scenes from different genres (for example one Sci Fi and one comedic).
Nancy Bishop is an Emmy nominated, American Casting Director in Prague. Over the past ten years she has cast European-based actors in nearly sixty American and British films shot in Central Europe, including Bourne Identity, AnneFrank the Whole Story, Hitler the Rise of Evil, xXx, Bad Company, and Blade II, The Illusionist and currently Solomon Kane.
Cost: 2,000kc for one workshop or 3500Kc for both workshops or (77 EU for one class or 135EU for both)
Time: 11:00 – 17:00
Date: Saturday, 23 Feb, Workshop I Sunday, 24 Feb, Advanced Workshop
Place: Studio Storm, Biskupsky Dvur 1, Prague 1, Between Nam. Republiky and Florenc Metro stops.
Information: www.nancybishopcasting.com
Please register by sending an email to: casting@nancybishopcasting.com. Please send your photo and CV. Make sure to include your name, email address and telephone number.
January 22nd, 2008
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