Strike Preference, or, When am I gonna close this [redacted] out?

Here's the link to your strike preference form:

LINK

Remember: Your options are...

1) Sunday, 1000a-300p

2) Monday, 400p-900p

3) Some blend of the two, totaling 5 hours.

Please submit by 1159p, today (5/17).

- jm

Teen West Project: Year 14 - A Conversation

TEEN WEST PROJECT: YEAR 14

A Conversation with the Playwright

The thrilling tradition of developing new work for the emerging generation continues next season at SouthWest StageWorks with Playwrights West and Teen West Project. Year 14 is going to be incredibly special as we are inviting back the remarkably gifted theatre artist, Conor Eifler, to be our playwright. Even more exciting is that the play will be written to "live" in the same universe as his award winning Teen West: Year 8 play, You Cannot Undo This Action. This will not be a sequel - and will not be dependent on audiences having seen the first play - but will continue and expand upon its themes - themes that remain relevant to our current societal challenges. Think of it as a "companion piece".

The drafting of the play begins soon. Prior to that, the process will commence by having a conversation with Wells students. Conor will be asking questions and will give you a chance to enter into dialogue about various topics...all of which may inform the direction the play takes. Director Matthew B. Zrebski will we acting as the dramaturg for the show and will also be there to take notes and assess.

We sincerely hope many Wells students - drama participants as well as others - returning students next year as well as soon-to-be graduates - will join us for this launch of what is sure to be an invigorating, collaborative project. 

WHEN: 

W 5/21 3:45p - 5:00p

WHERE: 

Room 108 or Auditorium 

(look for signage when you arrive)

NOTE: 

Feel free to leave early if needed or drop in late

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT

Conor Eifler is a playwright and performer based in Portland Oregon. His plays have been produced by Ars Nova’s ANT Fest, The Samuel French Off-Off Broadway New Play Festival, The Actors Theater of Louisville, TeenWest Project, Action/Adventure Theater, and Nomadic Theater, The Ruben Museum, Portland Center Stage, and at high schools around the country. As an actor he has also performed at most of those companies as well as Oregon Childrens Theater, Lakewood Theater and Dixon Place and elsewhere. He has held residencies with The Verdancy Project, The Make America Project and was the first Playwright In Residence at the University of Portland. He has taught and mentored young writers at Writopia and Lakewood Theater. He holds a B.A. from the University of Portland and apprenticed at Actors Theatre of Louisville. His play You Cannot Undo This Action was published by Stage Partners and won the Angus Bowmer prize for Drama as part of the 2021 Oregon Book Awards and was a finalist for the Lanford Wilson Award for Best New American Play. His writing has appeared in The Northwest Review, The Verdancy Project Anthology and on his friend’s refrigerators. When not making theater he is a banjo-picker, an avid reader, and a long distance walker.

TW13 - Schedule Reminder

The Demolition - Run Week 2 Schedule

W 5/14

4:00p - 9:00p

Called: Full Company

Agenda: Video Pick Up / Archive Photos 

NOTE: Get into costume / prep set /  and be ready for the run ASAP!

TH 5/15, F 5/16, SA 5/17

Called: Full Company

Call Time: 5:30p

Show Go: 7:30p

SU 5/18

10:00a - 3:00p

Called: Full Company

Agenda: Strike

NOTE: Strike is required. If there is a conflict, you must clear it with Mr. Miller and make arrangements to make up the time.

TW13 - A Great Opening - Thoughts

It was a hugely successful opening! By far...the best overall run, with each aspect of the show being executed with more confidence and determination than ever before. Lovely work all the way around. Cast and crew - you should all be VERY proud! 

A few things to always keep in mind...

1. Crew, be aware of the space when you do scene changes. We had a marker dropped on the floor during THREE and it did not get picked up until after FOUR. Try to maintain awareness and take care of things like that should we have unexpected events occur regarding props, etc. Giuseppe saved the day last night! 

We also had the blanket for SIX nearly placed too far DS.

2. Actors - it was the first time I've been able to assess the vocal levels with audience members in seats, which has quite the impact on acoustics. Overall, vocal technique was strong last evening, but always be vigilant about your projection and enunciation. And whenever you are on the floor or facing mostly to one side - you must be extra full voiced. A few moments that got nearly too quiet last night were: 

-all of the first lines in ONE after Olivia's entrance

-all of Scotty's final lines in FOUR on the bench when looking at Nathan

-all of Geo's and Mari's lines post Nathan's monologue in SIX

-all of Will's lines in the wandering section of SEVEN

-all of Zach's and Nix's lines after the wandering scene in SEVEN

-all of Nix's, Perry's, and Dana's lines in the first section of EIGHT prior to Nix standing

-all of Justin's monologue about Davis and the drawing pad in TEN

To be clear, the above was not a "big problem" last evening - but in watching the audience, they had to lean in and listen really hard to hear those sections, and you could tell by observing them. So just be aware and give yourself a reminder.

3. With such a stellar opening, you have now set the standard for the show. More than one audience member told me they had never witnessed high schoolers execute a show to such a high standard - just blown away. And now...you must do this every time. No matter the size of the audience, no matter how you're feeling...to maintain the integrity of your fantastic and inspiring work, you must "get up for it" every single run!

Again - I'm so very impressed with you all...and so blessed to have had this chance to work with you - and to have such talent bringing my new play to life.

TW13 - Updated Schedule for TH 5/8

TH 5/8

5:30p - 10:00p

Called: Full Crew / Full Acting Company

Agenda: Preview / Notes

NOTE: Eden needs have a make-up practice session with Skylar at 5:30p. 

NOTE: All others - go into full "show prep mode" as though this were opening. "Go" will be at 7:30p. After curtain call, actors out of costume ASAP and return to the stage for notes. Crew go into "post show" once the music stops.

NOTE: Etta will come in around 6:45p to the theatre for a run of curtain call with Baxter and MZ. She will join curtain call tonight.

LET'S DO THIS THING!!!

TW13 - Updated Schedule for 5/7

NOTE: Run crew, please have the scenic and prop  elements ready by the time the rehearsal starts.

NOTE: Actors, please be ready to start on time - plan to arrive a bit early.

NOTE: Eden and Charlie come in at 5:30p for costume / make-up issues and practice. 

W 5/7

5:15p - 5:45p

Called: Simone, Felix, Savy, Aspen

Agenda: THREE

5:45p - 6:15p

Called: KJ, Abby, Max, Josh, Ella

Agenda: SIX

6:15p - 10:00p

Called: Full Company

Agenda: Dress #3 / Notes

"GO" at 7:15p

TW13 - Dress Schedule / Shows

DRESS / PERFORMANCE 

SCHEDULE

NOTE: It is expected from crew and SMs that the stage is set and ready for full tech so that we can begin at 5:30p sharp. We will work scenes with full tech.

NOTE: Actors called at 5:30p this week, you need to be ready to say your first line, on the stage, at 5:30p. Plan on arriving a bit earlier so we can begin on time.

NOTE: Actors are not in costume for the initial 5:30p work calls.

T 5/6

5:30p - 6:15p

Called: Simone, Savy, Felix, Eden, Charlie, Ella, KJ

Agenda: TWO & FIVE Work

6:15p - 10:00p

Called: Full Company

Agenda: Dress #2 / Notes

Note: "GO" will be between 7:00p - 7:15p

W 5/7

5:30p - 6:15p

Called: TBD (will be announced at notes on 5/6)

Agenda: Scene Work

6:15p - 10:00p

Called: Full Company

Agenda: Dress #3 / Notes

Note: "GO" will be between 7:00p - 7:15p

TH 5/8

5:30p - 6:15p

Called: TBD (will be announced at notes on 5/7)

Agenda: Scene Work

6:15p - 10:00p

Called: Full Company

Agenda: Preview / Notes

Note: "GO" will be at 7:30p

F 5/9, SA 5/10

Called: Full Company

Call Time: 5:30p

Show Go: 7:30p

SU 5/11

Called: Full Company

Call Time: 12:00p

Show Go: 2:00p

W 5/14

4:00p - 9:00p

Called: Full Company

Agenda: Archive Photos / Video Pick Up

TH 5/15, F 5/16, SA 5/17

Called: Full Company

Call Time: 5:30p

Show Go: 7:30p

STRIKE: TBD

The Demolition - Official Trailer

TRAILER

SHARE EVERYWHERE!!!

LINK

Bios for the Program

Attention: Cast/Crew/Mgmt/Creative -

The Bio Form is now available: HERE!

Please fill out the form by end-of-day tomorrow, May 5th for inclusion on the website and program.

The guidelines are as follows:

-Word Count (Fr/Soph/Jr): 30 words (non-Thespian); 40 (inducted Thespian)

-Word Count (Sr): 50 Words (non-Thespian); 60 (inducted Thespian) 

-Serious Bios Only, Please (no jokes/hidden messages)

-3rd person writing, please; 'jamie hopes', not 'I hope', for example

-Potential Inclusions:

--Past Roles

--Thank Yous

--Well Wishes

Example:

Jamie Miller (19th) - Producer/Scenic Designer:

Jamie is excited to be sharing this world premiere with you! Past credits include 'The Wolves' and 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'. He hopes you enjoy the show, and tell your friends!

I reserve the right to edit for length or content…bear that in mind! Anyone who doesn't submit a bio (which of course you can choose not to), will be grouped together at the end of the Bio section of the program with a generic greeting to the audience...fyi.

Thanks!

- jm

Actors - From your Hair/Makeup Crew

Please review the slide show before in preparation for next week.  Talk to Skylar with any questions!

HAIR/MAKEUP SLIDE SHOW

Thanks, team...

- jm

TW13 - Production Draft

Click HERE for the "Production Draft" of the play which has the changes incorporated. 

Apologies if there are still some small errors - but this should be 99(ish)% accurate!

Note to Max / Josh: look at page 67 as a reminder of how the punch / lines / etc. is now supposed to go; this was not reflected in the work on Friday afternoon. 

TW13 - Actor Schedule - Tech Begins

ACTOR SCHEDULE - TECH BEGINS

Note: this is the "Actor Schedule". Crew needs to refer to posts / materials / notices by Miller or Elodie.

Note: if things go smoothly, it is possible (slightly!) that we will release early on some days. It would be wise to check with rides and see if early pick-ups are possible. You will never be held late.

Note: Etta, though you are never officially called, you are always welcome to attend to see how your work is being incorporated into the show!

T 4/29

3:45p - 4:45p

Called: Full Cast (no Etta)

Agenda: Film Trailer 

W 4/30

3:45p - 8:00p

Called: Oliver / Eden / Simone / Savy / Felix / Aspen / Charlie

Agenda: ONE - FOUR (tech)

TH 5/1

3:45p - 8:00p

Called: Charlie / Ella / KJ / Abby / Max / Josh / Ana

Agenda: FIVE - SEVEN (tech)

F 5/2

4:30p - 8:30p

Called: Ana / Ronan / Arlo / Sabina / Addison / Oliver

Agenda: EIGHT - TEN (tech)

SA 5/3

OFF (Prom)

SU 5/4

12:00p - 9:00p (dinner break time TBD)

Called: Full Cast (no Etta)

Agenda: Stage Finale / Full Tech / 1st Dress

For the families!

Student members of the cast and crew: Please share!

TW13 - Actor Schedule Week 6

ACTOR SCHEDULE - WEEK 6

This week, line calls should be at a minimum. Make sure you are doing work on your own so that you always come into rehearsal ready to move the play forward. 

M 4/21

3:45p - 4:30p

Called: Oliver / Eden

Agenda: ONE (run / notes / work)

4:30p - 5:30p

Called: Eden / Simone / Savy / Felix

Agenda: TWO (run / notes / work)

5:30p - 7:00p

Called: Simone* / Savy / Felix / Aspen

Agenda: THREE (run / notes / work)

*Simone released by 6:15p

T 4/22

3:45p - 4:30p

Called: Aspen / Charlie

Agenda: FOUR (run / notes / work)

4:30p - 5:30p

Called: Charlie / KJ / Ella

Agenda: FIVE (run / notes / work)

5:30p - 7:00p

Called: Abby / KJ / Max / Ella / Josh

Agenda: SIX (run / notes / work)

W 4/23

3:45p - 4:45p

Called: Ana / Josh / Max / Abby

Agenda: SEVEN (run / notes / work)

4:45p - 5:45p

Called: Ana / Arlo / Ronan

Agenda: EIGHT (run / notes / work)

5:45p - 7:00p

Called: Arlo / Ronan / Addison / Sabina

Agenda: NINE (singing / run / notes / work)

TH 4/24

3:45p - 7:00p

Called: Oliver / Eden / Simone / Savy / Felix / Aspen / Charlie / KJ / Ella / Etta

Agenda: ONE - FIVE (run / notes / run / notes)

F 4/25

3:45p - 7:00p

Called: Abby / KJ / Max / Ella / Josh / Ana / Arlo / Ronan / Sabina / Addison / Oliver / Etta

Agenda: SIX - TEN (run / notes / run / notes)

From the SM - Costume Pieces for the Show!

 Actors –

Your costuming team is hard at work getting you ready to go on stage…but they need a helping hand. If you own any of the things listed under your name, or another actor’s name, we would like you to bring it in sometime this week. We need them by next Tuesday so we can begin costume fittings. As far as shoes go we haven’t nailed those details down but they will most likely be ones you already have.

Marcus/Oliver
Band shirt
Plain cotton t-shirt (dark colors)

Olivia/Eden
Wide leg jeans (light wash)

Kelly/Felix
Jeans (light wash or black)
Cotton T-shirt (neutral not black)

Brinn/Savy

Jeans (light wash)
light grey sweatpants
White t-shirt

Nathan/Charlie
Khakis
Tracksuit/ athletic wear (no shorts)

Geo/KJ
Jeans (dark wash)
Black slacks

Mari/Ella
Light neutral T-shirt

Erica/Abby
White blouse

Will/Max
Dark hoodie

Heavy metal shirt

Zach/Josh
Zip up (dark)

Perry/Ronan
Slacks (brown or grey)
khakis

Dana/Arlo
Somewhat opaque tights, black
Black cardigan/ sweater
Black t-shirt

Ingrid/Sabina
Jeans, light wash (boot cut if possible)

Justin/Addison
Sweater, light
T shirt plain
Jeans, light wash

Thank you,
Elodie (SM)

TW13 - "Windows, No More" - Rehearsal Tracks

For: Arlo, Ronan, Addison, Sabina

Click HERE to find the folder that has your individual parts as well as a track with all of them played together.

TW13 - Actor Schedule Week 5

ACTOR SCHEDULE - WEEK 5

NOTE: The expectation is that you are as "off book as possible" this week. No actor is allowed to hold a script. Actors will also begin utilizing props when available. You may, of course,  call "line" as you continue to get better memorized. 

T 4/15

3:45p - 4:45p

Called: Charlie / KJ / Ella

Agenda: FIVE (run / notes / work)

4:45p - 6:00p

Called: Abby / KJ / Max / Ella / Josh

Agenda: SIX (run / notes / work)

6:00p - 7:00p

Called: Ana / Josh / Max / Abby

Agenda: SEVEN (run / notes / work)

W 4/16

3:45p - 4:15p

Called: Aspen / Charlie

Agenda: FOUR (run / notes / work)

4:15p - 5:00p

Called: Oliver / Addison / Sabina

Agenda: TEN (run / notes / work)

5:00p - 6:15p

Called: Arlo / Ronan / Addison / Sabina

Agenda: NINE (singing / run / notes / work)

6:15p - 7:00p

Called: Ana / Arlo / Ronan

Agenda: EIGHT (run / notes / work)

TH 4/17

3:45p - 4:45p

Called: Oliver / Eden

Agenda: ONE (run / notes / work)

4:45p - 5:45p

Called: Eden / Simone / Savy / Felix

Agenda: TWO (run / notes / work)

5:45p - 7:00p

Called: Simone / Savy / Felix / Aspen

Agenda: THREE (run / notes / work)

F 4/18

3:45p - 7:00p

Called: Full Cast (including Etta)

Agenda: Full Stumble Through Show / Notes / Work*

*Lighting Designer, Josh Hauser in attendance

Crew Call #1 (and #2)!

It's time to build the set!  Well, that and run the sound...

We'll be here Saturday from 100p-600p and Monday from 330p-600p working on the set installation and on running the basic sound rig.

If you're on the Scenic or Sound teams: See you there (for at least part of it, yeah?); Anyone else is certainly invited to help!

Remember to come to the Stage Door for entry, as it'll be the only door open!

Hit me up with any questions...

-j. miller, producer

Costume Sizing Form (Cast and Run Crew)

So you wanna look like a high schooler?

...uh, more so than usual?

...as much as usual?

Well, you get the idea.  Your Costume Team is hard at work building your aesthetic for the show and needs your input!

Linked below is a Google Form wherein we need you to list your off-the-rack sizes for various items of clothing.  

Costuming Google Form

Cast AND Run Crew need to complete this form by the end of the school day this Friday, 3/11 so we can shop for you this weekend and begin building your look.  

(yes, Run Crew...they'll be seen onstage, and we need to build those looks as well)

Thanks, friends!

- jm

TW13 - Actor Schedule Week 4

ACTOR SCHEDULE - WEEK 4

NOTE: You should all be getting off book ASAP. When you come in for a scene that has already been staged, it is expected that you are nearly memorized.

T 4/8

3:45p - 5:00p

Called: Oliver / Sabina / Addison

Agenda: TEN (staging)

5:00p - 6:00p

Called: Aspen / Charlie

Agenda: FOUR (work)

W 4/9

3:45p - 4:45p

Called: Oliver / Eden

Agenda: ONE (work)

4:45p - 5:45p

Called: Eden / Simone / Savy / Felix

Agenda: TWO (work)

5:45p - 7:00p

Called: Simone / Savy / Felix / Aspen

Agenda: THREE (finish staging / work)

TH 4/10

3:45p - 4:45p

Called: Charlie / KJ / Ella

Agenda: FIVE (work)

4:45p - 6:00p

Called: Abby / KJ / Max / Ella / Josh

Agenda: SIX (finish staging / work)

6:00p - 7:00p

Called: Ana / Josh / Max / Abby

Agenda: SEVEN (work)

F 4/11

3:45p - 4:45p

Called: Ana / Arlo / Ronan

Agenda: EIGHT (work)

4:45p - 6:00p

Called: Arlo / Ronan / Addison / Sabina

Agenda: NINE (work / singing)

6:00p - 7:00p

Called: Oliver / Addison / Sabina

Agenda: TEN (work)

TW13 - Actor Schedule Week 3

ACTOR SCHEDULE - WEEK 3

M 3/31

3:45p - 5:00p

Called: Abby / KJ / Max / Josh / Ella

Agenda: SIX (staging)

T 4/1

3:45p - 5:00p

Called: Josh / Ana / Max / Abby

Agenda: SEVEN (staging)

W 4/2

3:45p - 4:30p

Called: Oliver / Eden

Agenda: ONE (review / work)

4:30p - 5:30p

Called: Ana / Ronan / Arlo

Agenda: EIGHT (staging)

5:30p - 6:30p

Called: Ronan / Arlo / Addison / Sabina

Agenda: NINE (staging)

TH 4/3

OFF

F 4/4

1:00p - 3:00p

Called: Etta

Agenda: Recording Session*

*at Studio Z

TW13 - New Pages 77a-77c

77a replaces 77. 

Then we have 77a, 77b, 77c. 

Continue with p78 as is.

CLICK HERE

MBZ - New Album - Capricornus

Shameless Self Promotion

(an artist must do what they must do)

Released today 3/21/25 on all platforms! 

Enjoy (hopefully - lol)

TW13 - New Pages 59-66

Click HERE.

TW13 - New Page 56

Smaller rewrites will be given out in rehearsals. This one is larger and replaces p56. This is obviously the most important for Ella and KJ. Printed copies will be made available, but you can also click below to read / print yourself.

CLICK HERE.

TW13 - Actor Schedule Week 2

ACTOR SCHEDULE - WEEK 2

M 3/17

3:45p - 4:45p

Called: Josh / Ana / Max / Abby

Agenda: SEVEN (table / character work)

4:45p - 5:45p

Called: Ana / Ronan / Arlo

Agenda: EIGHT (table / character work)

5:45p - 7:00p

Called: Ronan / Arlo / Addison / Sabina

Agenda: NINE (table / character work / singing)

T 3/18

3:45p - 4:30p

Called: Etta

Agenda: Work Monologues

4:30p - 5:30p

Called: Abby / KJ / Max / Josh / Ella

Agenda: SIX (staging / work)

5:30p - 6:30p

Called: Oliver / Addison / Sabina

Agenda: TEN (table / character work)

W 3/19

3:45p - 5:00p

Called: Oliver / Eden

Agenda: ONE (Staging)

5:00p - 6:00p

Called: Eden / Simone / Savy / Felix

Agenda: TWO (Staging)

6:00p - 7:00p

Called: Simone / Savy / Felix / Aspen

Agenda: THREE (Staging)

TH 3/20

3:45p - 4:30p

Called: Etta

Agenda: Work Monologues

4:30p - 5:30p

Called: Aspen / Charlie

Agenda: FOUR (Staging)

5:30p - 6:30p

Called: Charlie / KJ / Ella

Agenda: FIVE (Staging)