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The Red Masquers Present...AWAKENING

AWAKENING
A one-act play by German playwright August Stramm

February 6-8 and 13-15
8pm
Peter Mills Auditorium
$10 General Admission
$5 for Students
FREE with DU ID, Carlow ID, or Red Masquers Card

Go to redmasquers.blogspot.com or send an e-mail to redmasquers@gmail.com for more information.

RSVP on Facebook!

Annual Christmas Party

Keep your schedules open on December 11th!

We will not only be presenting the Directing Showcase, but we will be hosting our annual Christmas Party immediately following the showcase.

The show will run somewhere between 2 hours and 2 1/2 hours, so the party should start around 8:30pm and will be in the theater. This year we will be watching Holiday Inn. There will also be a White Elephant gift exchange if you wish to participate. A White Elephant is when you bring the weirdest object you have that you no longer want all wrapped up as a beautiful present and everyone picks their present. It's pretty fun to see what crazy stuff people have.

To make this as fun as possible (because food makes everything fun), feel free to bring a bag of chips, some cookies, or your favorite holiday treat to share with everyone.

If you have any questions, contact us at redmasquers@duq.edu

Directing Showcase

Spring 2014 Class Offerings

SPST: Beginning Acting - CRN# 21917, 1:40-2:55 TH
An introduction to the Art of Acting. Students will concentrate on voice, diction and movement. Students will also learn basic character analysis and performance techniques. This is a good class for the non-major who wishes to explore their more creative side

Intro to Theater Studies - CRN#27530, 1:00-1:50 MWF
Involvement in the Basic components of the discipline: experiencing and performing drama, playwriting, criticism, directing, and acting. Includes attendance of plays on and off campus.

Acting III - CRN#28374, 10:50-12:05 TH
Advanced study of acting concentrating on Shakespearean, classical and period styles.

Technical Theater - CRN#28375 3:05-4:20 TH
Duquesne's Theater Arts program teams up with International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). IATSE local 3 is the theater union whose jurisdiction is the downtown cultural district and concert venues throughout the city of Pittsburgh and surrounding area. This is a one of a kind class in technical theater. The class will study Set, Costume and Lighting design. Both in class lectures and practical demonstrations will be used. On successfully completing this class, students have the option of signing up with the union for summer employment.

SPST: Intro to Drama - CRN#27323 12:15-1:30

Examination of the various modes and dimensions of dramatic expression. Individual courses may be organized around such topics as Western Drama from the Classics to the Moderns, Dramatic Literature and Theatrical Performance, Drama and Society.

Also offered, as every semester, are Practicums in Theater Management, Technical Theater, and Performance. Talk to John Lane if you are interested in a practicum.

ALL OF THESE COURSES ARE OPEN TO PEOPLE OF EVERY MAJOR AND SCHOOL. MOST OF THESE COURSES FULFILL THE CREATIVE ARTS REQUIREMENT.

COURSES THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR THE THEATER ARTS MAJOR/MINOR ARE IN RED.

For more information, send an e-mail to John Lane at jelppt@aol.com. Also, if you are a major/minor and you have not talked to him about your schedule yet, please do so IMMEDIATELY.

Our classes are at very low enrollment and will be cancelled it we do not get enough students. Even if you do not want to take the class, if you could enroll in a class and drop it on the first day of the next semester, you can help us save our classes. This will not negatively affect you in any way.

Awakening Auditions

Premieres XXXVII Opens Soon!

Auditions for Premieres XXXVII

We will be holding auditions for our next show, Premeires XXXVII, at the end of this month.

Premieres is a long running Red Masquers tradition, celebrating its 37th season this year. We select several one-act plays written by students, alumni, or faculty, and from there, all of the work is done by us students! All of the directors, actors, crew - even our producer - are students, and all of the shows are world premieres.

AUDITION INFORMATION:

Wednesday, October 30th from 3-6pm

Thursday, October 31st from 4:30-7pm

The auditions will be in the Red Masquers office - Room 101 of the Union. It's on the bottom floor by the stairwell.

You do not need to bring anything or prepare anything for this audition. Sides from the scripts will be provided when you arrive, and you will have a few minutes to look over them before you audition.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marsha Mayhak at mayhakm@duq.edu.

NEEDED: Volunteers for Autumnfest

The Red Masquers will have a table at Autumnfest again this year, and we need volunteers to work the event.

Autumnfest is an awesome event over homecoming weekend where almost every organization across campus sets up and sells delicious food to raise money for their associated charity or for their organization. It's right around the time of the football game, so A-Walk is full of excited students and alumni.

To help with this event, all you have to to is come sit at the table for as little or as long as you want; you don't have to be there the whole time. You will be selling our treats and promoting the Masquers - especially 3Penny since there will be a performance that night!

Autumnfest will be on October 12th from 11am-3pm

CONTACT CAITLIN YOUNG AT YOUNGC3@DUQ.EDU IF YOU'RE INTERESTED OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

Princes and Princesses Needed for the Masquer-aid!

Duquesne's campus will soon have royalty roaming about, and by royalty, I mean YOU!

The Red Masquers will be hosting a fundraiser event to benefit Gemini Children's Theater. It will be an event of truly royal proportions. Gemini is known for it's delightful plays that let children escape into the world of fantasy and magic, and this event will do exactly the same.

So where do you come in? We need excited volunteers to dress up as princes and princesses who will mingle with the children and even be part of a dance party!

When: October 25th, 6:15-9pm, Participants will be called at 5:30

They need to know as soon as possible, so if you're interested, do not hesitate!

IF INTERESTED, CONTACT MARSHA MAYHAK AT MAYHAKM@DUQ.EDU WITH YOUR HAIR COLOR AND MEASUREMENTS SO THEY CAN CAST APPROPRIATELY.

If you have more questions about the event or Gemini in general, contact Jill Jeffrey at jjeffrey@geminitheater.org

If dressing up doesn't sound like your kind of thing, we'll also need people to help set up from noon to 5:30.

IMPOTANT: SET CHAIR NEEDED

We still have an open spot for anyone who would like to be Set Chair for this school year.

Set Chairs duties include:

• Attending weekend crew sessions where you will lead the group in the construction of our set

• Making sure people know when crews are happening either by recruiting people on your own or contacting the secretary so an e-mail can be sent out
• Attend production meetings during the rehearsal period of the show
• Stay in contact with the director and set designer to stay up to date about what needs to be done
• Keeping the wood loft, flat loft, and tool storage areas as organized as possible

You do NOT have to design the set yourself, you are just responsible for implementing the design you have been given.

Prior experience is NOT necessary, but a plus. You should know how to use power tools, though.

If you're interested or have any more questions, contact Marsha Mayhak at mayhakm@duq.edu

3Penny Opera Opens Soon

Check out and join our event on Facebook: HERE

One Act Play Submissions Needed

Calling all writers!

The Red Masquers will be continuing their annual tradition of Premieres, which is in its 37th season. Premieres is a showcase of several one act plays that are written, directed, performed, and produced by students.

We will be accepting submissions of one act plays until October 16th. The only requirement for submission is that you have a valid Duquesne ID (Undergraduate, Graduate, or Faculty) or have a Red Masquers card.

After this submission date, we will be choosing FOUR plays to be a part of the performance in December.

Do not feel like you have to be a professional writer to submit a play; if it sounds fun to you, try it! You never know what will happen.

For more  information or to submit a play, contact John Lane at jelppt@aol.com

Fall 2013 Newsletter

Attention all Masquers, the Fall 2013 Newsletter has officially been released!

Click on the link below to access the Google doc and learn more about the group and our upcoming season.

RED MASQUERS NEWSLETTER FALL 2013

Internship Available

Masquer Alum Looking to Hire an Intern!

I'm hiring a college aged intern and didn't know if you knew any masquer who would fit the bill. It's a paid internship for my company, Penn Avenue Eyewear (located on North Shore in Cardello building - accessible by T). Like minimum wage-ish pay, but still paid. I'd be looking for someone who is ideally a comm, english, or graphic design major, with classes that would allow for working 4+ hours at a time 9-5. Their title would be creative/marketing intern. They'd be doing social media, blog writing, and a bit of grunt work. Please pass along and have them email me at caitlin@pennavenueeyewear.com if you know anyone.

Pittsburgh Area Audition Opportunity

A new Casting Call for actors 16-24!! The open call is 6pm to 9pm on Thurs. Aug 29th and Fri. Aug 30th at The Oakland School. No reservation is needed. Please prepare a one to two minute monologue. This is a touring production and all actors are paid. For more information visit our website - www.primestage.com

Auditions Approach

Hello Everyone!

The school year and our auditions are about to begin.

THREEPENNY OPERA AUDITIONS

August 26-27

6-9pm

Peter Mills Auditorium

Please prepare 16 measures of a song, bring sheet music

If you have any questions about the auditions or Threepenny itself, please feel free to ask!

Not sure you want to audition? Attend our General Meeting on August 27th at 5pm in Peter Mills Auditorium. We can tell our more about the group and the different ways you can get involved.

Have a great school year and a great audition too!

Time for a New Season!

Hello Red Masquers and Red Masquer hopefuls!

It's almost time for school, and that means it's almost time for a new season! We have a lot of great opportunities coming up for you in the next few weeks.

THE THREEPENNY OPERA AUDITIONS

August 26-27

6-9pm

Peter Mills Auditorium

Please prepare 16 measures of a song, bring sheet music

GENERAL MEETING

August 27

5pm

Peter Mills Auditorium

The general meeting is a great way to figure out how to start off with the Red Masquers, because you'll get to meet other current Masquers, learn more about our season, find out what opportunities we have, and get your foot in the door! We'll be there to answer any questions you may have and to welcome you to the group!

If you have any questions, please feel free to send them to redmasquers@gmail.com.

We hope to see you there! Let's make this season great.

Interested in Stage Managing?

Are you a current Masquer interested in trying something new? Have you been hoping to do something with us but aren't quite sure where to begin? Well I think your answer may be in this e-mail!

We are currently seeking stage managers for our 2013-14 season. We are ready and willing to teach whomever is interested everything that they need to know about stage managing, so do not let experience hold you back! Since we are a school organization, we pride ourselves on having educational opportunities, so this would be the perfect opportunity for anyone who has been looking to give theater a try or who just wants to try different things.

More information will be given about specific shows, etc. to those who express interest. We have a lot of spaces to fill, so if anyone is interested, please let us know!

Anyone who is interested should contact our Vice President, Marsha Mayhak, at mayahkm@duq.edu.

HELP NEEDED - Sound Chair for 2013-14 School Year

HELP NEEDED
Sound Chair for the 2013-14 School Year
Experience preferred, but not required; we can teach you

We are currently seeking someone to fill a much needed position for next season. The sound chair helps to provide us with a crucial element of each performance - the music, the effects, and of course the words themselves. Responsibilities will include:

• Attending occasional production meetings during rehearsals
• Finding and creating sound cues
• Properly storing sound equipment after shows
• Attending tech week (final week before show) rehearsals
• Potentially running the sound board for shows, or assisting in finding someone to do so

This opportunity is especially good for those involved in JMA, Music Technology, or really anyone who wants to get involved in theater!

If interested, please contact our Vice President, Marsha Mayhak, at mayhakm@duq.edu
If you have any questions, feel free to send them to redmasquers@gmail.com

Stay tuned for more announcements about getting involved!