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David

We are done with Chicago...but hey, look! It's Bernada Alba!

Well, Chicago is done with. It was an amazing show, and if you got to see it, then congrats! If not, sorry, you missed out. Chicago was an experience I will never forget. To start off with, I was able to work in the Merriam Theatre, which is a professional theatre. Secondly, not only did I work with IATSE crews, which is the professional union for theatrical stage employees, but I got to work with materials that I have never worked with before. Getting to work with scaffolding and trusses was an incredible experience.

Mar 29, 2012 | Comments (0)
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David

Chicago at the Merriam Theatre 3/22-3/25

The big show has arrived everyone. Today was the first day of the load in for the Ira Brind School of Theatre Arts' production of Chicago. Chicago, for those of you who don't know, is a musical written by Kander, Ebb, and Fosse. It is the longest running american show on broadway, and it is currently still running. The show is going to be in the Merriam Theatre next weekend starting with an open dress on wednesday and opening night being friday. Thursday is a preview performance. I would absolutely reccommend to come see Chicago if you can.

Mar 14, 2012 | Comments (0)
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David

Creation

So one of the best parts about this semester, is that I have been able to start doing things that I have never done before, that I have been wanting to do forever. I realize that is one of the points of coming to a specialized school, but its something that just struck me.

Mar 1, 2012 | Comments (0)
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David

Leadership on Campus

Being a member of the Emerging Leaders program has honestly been an eye opening experience thus far in a good way, and it can only get better. It has shown me my faults at being a so called "leader" in the past, and it has allowed me to not only become a better leader in and amongst my theatrical colleagues, but it has allowed me to become better friends with everyone around. The program has taught me a lot of invaluable skills, some of which I am already putting to good use.

Feb 17, 2012 | Comments (0)
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David

Whats A Super bowl?

Coming to an arts school, I didn't expect there to be a huge sports culture amongst the students, but it was incredible what I really experienced. On one end, we had the kids who actually really cared about the game, who know the stats and the players. Those kids are few and far between, and I happen to be one of them. On the other end, we have people who literally don't know what the super bowl is. I think it was really interesting how some people just literally don't know what it is. I honestly respect that decision in a lot of people.

Feb 9, 2012 | Comments (0)
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David

Second Semester Classes

Well by now, I have had all of my classes at least once. Here is the rundown.

 

My writing class is actually going to be pretty cool this semester. We are looking at 1950's films and I think that it should be pretty interesting to look at cinema in a decade that Im not actually all too familiar with.

Jan 23, 2012 | Comments (0)
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And we're back in...5...4...3...2...

...1

Jan 18, 2012 | Comments (0)
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David

Nearing the End

So, as we get closer and closer to the end of the semester, I'm beginning to understand why everyone who went to college before me hates finals. Don't get me wrong, its honestly not that bad. I only have one true "final exam" and the rest are final papers or final projects, and I would much rather turn in a final paper or a final project then take an exam. In playwriting, our final is to finish the short play that we have been working on. My short play is entitled "Lovejunk" and its a satire of Action movies.

Dec 7, 2011 | Comments (0)
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David

Bring on the cold

Haloween is done, thanksgivig break is right around the corner, but everyone is ready for christmas. The holiday spirit at this school is incredible. Everyone has a positive outlook on the holiday season, and no matter what happens, you always end up being happy. I actually just the other night, was carving pumpkins, during the thanksgiving season, whilst listening to christmas music. It was a weird combination of the holidays, but it made it that much more enjoyable.

Nov 11, 2011 | Comments (0)
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David

A Philly Primer

Hey There Folks! In this blog, I want to primarily focus on the city of Philadelphia. Having now lived in Philadelphia for approx 2 and a half months, Im just starting to figure out what the city has to offer. It's incredible how much this city has to offer to young artists. Its almost impossible to list all of the great things, but I am going to try and hit the highlights.

Nov 3, 2011 | Comments (0)
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David
Directing, Playwriting & Production '15
East Brunswick, NJ

David is primarily a theatrical director and producer, however he has worked on shows in every capacity, including Actor, Production Designer, Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter, Crew Chief, and various others. David is currently the Founding Artistic Director of Stage Left Theatre Company, and a repertory board member of the award winning community theatre, Playhouse 22 (East Brunswick,NJ). Having worked on almost 100 various productions in a span of about 9 years, David has worked with Broadway Professionals, Regional Theatre Award Winners, and Community theatre legends. David’s work has awarded him with various recognitions from French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts (Citizenship Award; 2010) and East Brunswick High School (Video Production, Website Design, and Drama; 2011). In addition to being a theatrical artist, David has created films, graphics, and websites, for various bands, companies, and groups throughout the United States. David is currently a freshman at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA in their Directing, Playwriting, and Production program.

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