January 2014 ~ From the Classroom

Thursday, January 30, 2014

The Hero's Journey

1:17 PM Signature Education 1 comment

The deeper we get into the rehearsal process for Hero Worship with Signature in the Schools, the deeper and farther reaching some of the questions we come across become. How do we define “hero”? Are all heroes the same? How do they differ? Is there a simple similarity present between heroes across vastly different cultures? As historian and writer...

Alicia: Heart to Hartz

12:18 PM Signature Education No comments

For the next several weeks, different cast and crew members of our talented Signature in the Schools program will be taking over our blog. Check back for frequent updates to get an inside track on their process and mindset with our latest production, Hero Worship. This time around we sat down for a video chat with one of our senior cast members Alicia to talk about some of the successes, challenges, and questions that Hero Worship brings forth. Hero Worship performs March 10th and March 17th at 8:00 PM. Tickets are free, but reservations...

Usman: Why I Came Here

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Profile of a Hero

1:14 PM Signature Education No comments

As we delve into the rehearsal process for Signature in the Schools latest production, Hero Worship, we begin to uncover various questions we have in regards to the heroes we respect and admire. Why do heroes have such a powerful hold on our imaginations? Why has every culture for thousands of years created their own heroes? Many different...

Jack: Why I Come Back

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For the next several weeks, different cast and crew members of our talented Signature in Schools program will be taking over our blog. Check back for frequent updates to get an inside track on their process and mindset with our latest production, Hero Worship! Today we will be hearing from Jack, our Sound Technician for Hero Worship, who is...

In With the Interns: Matt Strote

12:05 PM Signature Education No comments

Name: Matthew Taylor Strote (Matt) From: Gaithersburg, Maryland School: University of Maryland, College Park Long-Term Goals: I plan to work in the education and community relations world of DC area theatre and arts organizations. I also will continue to moonlight as an actor, writer, and reader when...