The+Theatre+Department+-+Digital+Project

I tried reformatting the list so it made a bit more sense. - Tessa

Hi everyone! So Michelle and I have just spent the last little while discussing this project- We have gone with the idea of a Youtube Channel where we can upload multiple videos focusing on different aspects of theatre at the University of Guelph. We have come up with the following 3 videos and people who we think are well suited for each- PLEASE feel free to edit anything on this list or add any other ideas that you may have. We want to include as many people as possible- the best way to approach this would be to assign a certain video and its footage to a group of us who is interested so that you can start AND finish your piece. Michelle and I will set up the Youtube Channel- we hope to present our Channel and videos to the class on the last day. We are all very passionate and proud of our school and program, so let's try to not only fulfill the requirements of the project, but to create something that will encourage others to join in theatre @ Guelph. (PS- THE WIKI FORMATTED THE LIST IN A STRANGE WAY- THE 3 VIDEO IDEAS AT THE MOMENT ARE 1) OUR FACILITIES, 2)OUR FACULTY, 3) STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND 4) STUDENT EXPERIENCE! if you can figure out how to fix it, be my guest :) )

i. George Luscombe Theatre ii. The Shop (downstairs) iii. The Costume Shop iv. Dressing Rooms v. Lighting Grid 2. Massey i. Lower Massey ii. Backspace iii. Michael Boterman’s Office iv. Upper Massey 3. Library i. The Theatre Archives
 * 1) Facility: We will take the footage and speed it up and add subtitles with descriptions of each space.
 * 2) Mackinnon


 * 1) Professors: Can discuss their experience in theatre as well as what they do at the university.
 * 2) Sky Gilbert
 * 3) Judith Thompson
 * 4) Denis Hault-Joffre & Paul Ord (to discuss the Tech courses)
 * 5) Alan Filewod (to discuss Mainstage)
 * 6) DSF- Sean Jacklin & Andrew Luscombe
 * 7) Curtain Call- Marc Harwood & Chanelle Ouellet
 * 8) 409’s- Stephen Price
 * 9) Ensemble- Melanie Dubois & Steve Kavaratzis
 * 10) O-Week/Sno-Week One Acts- ?
 * 11) Mainstage- Sam Layton & Cory Hare


 * 1) Student Experience: Why do you love Guelph/theatre at Guelph? Why did you choose Guelph?
 * 2) Student Testimonials

Hey all - so what's happening with this? Have you all already started? Met up, etc? Nicole

You all seem to be so happy that you are at Guelph for theatre & I'm assuming high school students aren't aware of the benefits of the program. I know when I was looking into studio programs, it is assumed that you need to go to Toronto for a good program, when infact Guelph has an amazing faculty which makes the program. To add value to your project maybe you could create a blog or use some sort of social media website that gives information about the theatre program from the student's perspective. You could add your experiences, class reccomendations, just helpful tips for people considering the program. Then maybe you could find ways to make it available to highschool students. COuld you contact your old school's and drama teachers and pass along the information? I think this would add value to the project, because you are all so inspired by the program why not communicate that with social media sites to help future Guelph students out! -Kayla

I would love to be a part of this as well!! - Tessa

Hey people -- if it's not too late I'd like to take part in this as well. Nicole.

Hey guys,

I'd be interested in getting involved with this project as well. I think that it would be a good idea to take this idea into the classrooms as well, for example the goal of the ensemble project this year is to get the theatre department into the community and try to bring up community specific issues. So, all of the venues for these shows are happening within the guelph community rather than as a part of the campus bubble. Many of the groups are using social media such as tumblr and twitter (for example, my own group) and already have an online presence. This could be an opportunity for people looking to promote the theatre program to potential students to find an example of how the program participates in the community. The mainstage may also be looking for extra publicity and could be willing to partner up in giving interviews, allowing filming or photography etc., or along the same lines the tech crews that work on those shows. Previous directors of 409's could also be a good resource for this kind of thing, or those that have taken the initiative to undertake a 425 independent study, something that many students in theatre aren't even aware is a possibility.

Some other things to consider may be some of the things in the theatre program that could use an overhaul, or a change. Such as the loss of our full time secretary Michael Boterman, and how he has been restricted to half days. Michael only being present half the time is a great loss to the students not just because he is a great person, but also because he is a great resource that is now much harder to take advantage of. I also know that many students find the lack of courses with practical applications to be disconcerting, particularly when you get into upper years. Just some food for thought.

- Graeme

I agree, this is a wonderful idea! I'd love to be involved! -Hillary

I'm totally down for helping out in way shape or form. The Guelph THST program has literally changed my life and I will do anything to help sustain it and get the word out that Guelph is an //extremely// good choice if you want to pursue Theatre studies. The program produces well-rounded actors/designers/directors/writers///THINKERS// (etcetera!) and that is rare with other Theatre programs (eg. York/Sheridan - nothing against the schools - please correct me if I am wrong, but I'm pretty sure you have to pick a focus after your first year and that's what you stick with) Obviously that works for some people... but as we all know, the dynamics of the Theatre world are changing and there is less of a call for people who are //just// actors or //just// directors... I don't know about you, but I will always rather work with people who understand what it is like to be a part of all aspects of the stage/backstage. Please let me know how i can help and if I think of anything I will definitely pass any suggestions on to you guys. I think it's an excellent idea. Erin

Hi Michelle, I'd love to be apart of this project. I haven't thought of anything to contribute thus far, but I'd love to help create the videos in some way! - CARA

Hi Eli,

I just posted this last night. I brought it up in class on Tuesday night and there were a lot of others in the class that were helping out. I agree, our theatre program is versatile and provides a wide range of opportunity for students interested in any aspect of theatre. We will brainstorm more about this here and hopefully when we get back from the break we can get the ball rolling on these videos.

Michelle

I'm not sure how long ago you posted this but I'm totally down. Believe it or not, UofG is one of the only schools in Canada where you can major in theatre studies within a BA and they hardly advertise it! I think its a great major and deserves to be better advertised. I think interviewing the profs is a great idea, most of them are hot-shots in the Toronto theatre world and which i did not know when I was in high school.

Eli

Hi!

Just wanted to share with everyone the idea that Sarah and I have been discussing over the past little while. We have been thinking about creating a video(s) to promote the Theatre Department here at Guelph. We would like to interview different professors and faculty members as well as students. During class I also spoke with Claire and Sharmylae about incorporating Claire's idea about doing a cross-campus mic check and a homeless student movement.We are hoping to link all of this with a Twitter page and blog to connect even more Guelph students in order to this to raise awareness about our program and the funding/support we need from the University and community. We have lots of ideas that are being tossed around right now and would like to hear from you guys too! If you have any ideas or input about our project let us know; if you want to be part of the videos, that's cool too! Even if you are not a theatre major, we'd still like you opinion; we would like as much class involvement as possible.

Hope everyone has an awesome Reading Week! See you in a few weeks!

Best,

Michelle