VENI, VIDI, VICI Vlog with Max

Max is a Wakefield High School senior, and has been a part of the Signature in the Schools family for three years. Join him as he takes us through a Veni, Vidi, Vici tech rehearsal.

For more information on the program be sure to check out our web page. Tickets for this year's production are available now through the Signature Theatre Box Office at 703 820 9771. 

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In the Round: Some Thoughts and Observations

Something you may or may not know about Signature in the Schools' premiere production of Revolution is that it will be performed on the same stage as Shakespeare's R&J, one of the plays on Signature Theatre's 2012-13 season. The stage this year is in the round, meaning that audience members are on all four sides of the stage.

The cast and crew of Revolution had an opportunity to watch Shakespeare's R&J to get an idea for the space and how it can be used. Here are some thoughts the cast members had about the show and the space:

"There was an amazing amount of motion and energy in R&J; they used the space beautifully. Seeing a show in the same space we are using really helped put together the pieces in my mind. I realized the amount of energy we need to put into our own play to involve all four sides of the audience." - Brandi

"After seeing R&J I'm excited to have the opportunity to perform in the round for the first time. Working in the round is not only a challenge, but an amazing and rewarding experience. I believe with having the audience on all four sides it becomes a lot easier to engage them and consequently put on a great show." - Karl

"Shakespeare's R&J has completely re-worked the Signature MAX theater into a beautiful, hard-wood theater in the round. I am really excited to be able to work and perform in this space because of its understated grandeur and just to be able to perform on the same stage as the fantastic show." - Zak

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Extreme Makeover: Signature in the Schools Edition

Adrian, a freshmen at Wakefield High school will not only be making his Signature in the Schools debut in Un-American but his first stage appearance since elementary school. Adrian walked into the audition room hoping to get a chance to work behind the scenes but director, David Zobell and playwright, Joe Calarco had something else in store for him. Inspired by his audition, Joe created the character of Alejandro for Adrian, a character that speaks almost exclusively in Spanish.

Before...

Up until Monday, one key feature of Adrian was his signature Bieber-style hair-do. As much as we loved the long hair on Adrian, Alejandro needed a slightly shorter look for the show. So our trusty costume designer, Leslie Cook, took him to Shirlington's own Hair Cuttery for a minor make-over.  Adrian left rehearsal on Monday scared but excited.  "Wish me luck!" he shouted to his cast as he left the theatre.

 Here is Adrian just moments before his makeover.  Emotions are running wild!

...After!

Thankfully Adrian was in good hands with the nice people of the Hair Cuttery.  They took good care of him and gave him quite the haircut!  Afterwards, he and his hairdresser posed for a picture.

 Adrian's hair hasn't been this short since he was in military school in Colombia!

Come see the transformation yourself at either of our public performances: Monday, February 6 and Friday, February 10 both at 7:30.  Tickets are free and seating is general admission.

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