Take a Break! See Little Women!

Little Women - The Broadway Musical Book By Allan Knee, Music By Jason Howland, Lyrics By Mindi Dickstein Based On The Novel By Louisa May Alcott Crafton-Preyer Theatre Based in part on her life, Louisa May Alcott created one of the most beloved children's stories of the 19th century. Little Women – The Broadway Musical brings this captivating story of a group of devoted sisters to life in a glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. Directed by Amy Anders Corcoran Scenic Design by Leah Mazur Lighting Design by Mark Reaney Costume Design by Kelly Vogel Cast Jo...........................................Sarah Van Zwoll Meg...........................................Kristen Larsen Amy...............................................Becca Gray Beth...........................................Lily Lancaster Marmee.....................................Leslie Bennett Aunt March.......................Emily Rose Stanley Professor Bhaer.............................Alan Martin Laurie...........................................Cale Morrow Mr. Brooke....................................Jacob Miller Mr. Laurence...........................Adrian Brothers

Advising Time! What's Your Plan to Make it in Theater, Film or Television

When you come to college, no one tells you how to make it; to be a success and to achieve your dream. They give you lots of little parts of the puzzle, but its up to you to make them into a complete picture. The more you are willing to put into your plan for success, the more excited and interested people will be in you and what you want to do. My job as your mentor is to help you make a plan for success. That's your plan, not my plan. I access your perceived strength and weaknesses and we create a map to get you to set goals and make them realities. You have to want it, make a plan and do the work to make that plan a reality. I am here to help, but you have to want to make it! Mak ean appointmetn with me, or stop by my office hours and together we can really start to turn your dreams into something exciting and real. All best- Dr. NHP

Study Tips for Midterm and Finals--Stay Sane and Safe

Reposted from :http://thesocialu101.com/10-study-tips-for-final-exams/ Over the next few weeks, many college students will be studying for final exams (including us). Here are 10 tips to all of you (students) on how you can separate your tasks throughout the week(s). Keep your Energy Levels High. Although it is important to leave a reasonable amount of time to study, I believe it is more important to have the energy necessary for optimizing your studies. You will do better on the tests if you sleep 7-9 hours a day. In order to achieve this, it is important to use your available study time more efficiently. 50-10 Rule. I learned this tactic two years ago and it has worked very well for me. The basis of it is to study 50 minutes of every hour, and keep the last 10 minutes to clear your mind. The idea is that you should focus 100% during those 50 minutes and use the remaining to relax yourself. Create an alarm notification on your phone so it rings whenever those 50 minutes are over. Stick to that alarm; it will be beneficial. Organize a Calendar. In this calendar you should add not only the time period of each exam, but also try to separate the hours that you wish to dedicate to each subject. Leave time, as I said, to free your mind. The purpose is that while you are in front of the books or the computer, you spend 100% of your attention on it (zero distractions). Google Calendars can be your best friend during this week. Create Study Guides One Week Before the Final. Many times, creating study guides are the most time-consuming part of studying. One thing I would recommend is to create these outlines or guides one week prior to the tests so you can just read the organized material and be able to answer the questions quickly and effectively. Study in Groups Only if it Benefits You. Certainly there are many cases where studying in groups can be beneficial, since many minds working together can help explain concepts better that you perhaps did not understand. However, a study group only works well if you are concentrated and serious. If not, conversations, jokes, and distractions can take control of the study sessions. Take Your Time. It is important to spend an adequate amount of time and energy to study. Recall that final exams usually last from an hour and a half to three hours and it can be difficult (if we are not prepared) to handle the concentration level for such a long period of time. Be prepared; practice. Finish Your Practice Problems. Whenever you find yourself practicing your math problems or something of this sort, don’t give up on them. Finish the problem completely so you can understand them better for the exam and leave no place for doubt. If you have questions on those practice problems, check your notes or talk to a classmate who can help. Be sure to work the problem because, more often than not, the ones you don’t understand are the ones that end up in the test. Relax. Keep your stress levels low. It’s good that you worry about your finals, but don’t let stress and anxiety take over you. Complete all your work and try and finish it all up early. The better you distribute your tasks during the weeks before final exams, the better you will understand the material. Do a practice quiz. Ask your parents or your brothers and sisters to quiz you about the material you are studying. Create a “home-made” quiz with all relevant information you need to know and review it two hours after you create it (or just after studying). This can help to keep your goals aligned. Exercise and eat healthy. Exercise and good nutrition cannot only help control your stress levels, but it can also maintain your emotions stable. Exercise helps keep your blood pressure low and it can help raise your energy levels so you can continue to study more effectively. Remember, the focus and the concentration (not necessarily the time) you spend while studying for a final exam is more important than anything. I hope this helps you with finals! Good luck to all! - See more at: http://thesocialu101.com/10-study-tips-for-final-exams/#sthash.LUS1Kylj.dpuf

See The Last Cyclist--directed by Gina Sandi-Diaz and Rachel Blackburn

Reimagined and reconstructed by Naomi Patz, based on a cabaret written by Karel Švenk in the Terezín Ghetto in 1944 The Last Cyclist“The Cyclists are responsible for all of our misfortunes!” “Why the cyclists?” “Why the Jews?” This satirical joke hails from The Last Cyclist, a comedy written and rehearsed inside the Terezín Concentration Camp near Prague. The play was not performed after the final dress rehearsal, as it was feared that its clever satire of the treatment of Jews and others by the Nazis would bring fatal consequences. This new version has been reimagined and reconstructed by Naomi Patz, based on surviving accounts and scripts. It is presented as a play within a play wherein the audience sees history come to life as the Terezín inmates gather to rehearse this allegorical and absurdist story of a society in which the bicyclists have become the target for scapegoatism and elimination. The Last Cyclist is as funny as it is dangerously political, capturing the absurdity of life under the Nazis as well as the resilient spirit of the artists who originally constructed this production inside of Terezín. Directed by Rachel Blackburn & Gina Sandi-Diaz Scenic Design by Savannah Edgar Lighting & Costume Design by Nannan Gu

Reminder- Student Interdisciplinary Research Grants Due Nov. 7th

Students, Each fall, the School of the Arts offers funding for students to conduct interdisciplinary creative and scholarly research projects focusing on a theme. These grants are up to $1,000 with additional funds available for the public component. You will choose the theme based on the Bold Aspirations Strategic Initiatives. Please indicate your choice on your grant application. Theme Choices: Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge Applications are due November 7 by 5:00 PM in 200 Strong Hall. A SIRG application consists of: A completed application cover letter. A typewritten proposal not to exceed four single-spaced pages (following the guidelines). Use a 12-point font. A completed budget page Two supporting letters from members of the faculty (not graduate student instructors), one of whom is the faculty sponsor, and the other of whom is in the general area of your discipline. Please include a recommendation form with each letter of support. Both letters must be accompanied by a signed letter of reference form (attached). The letter must be in a sealed envelope and signed across the seal by the recommender. In special cases, the application may also involve other items: If you are submitting a proposal involving creative work, you may submit DVDs or slides of your previous work. This is not required, but it may help reviewers better understand the proposal. If you have previously received a SIRG you must provide a statement showing why you believe you should be awarded another grant. Summarize what was accomplished under the previous grant and explain how the current project differs from the earlier one. Please see the attached files, or visit www.sota.ku.edu/SIRG for the application and more information. If you have questions, either reply to this email or call give us a call at (785) 864-6159. Office of the Dean 1450 Jayhawk Blvd. Room 200 Strong Hall University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045 Phone: (785) 864-6159 Fax: (785) 864-5331

Leslie Bennet's Class--Staged Folk Tales--check them out!

Come to see three folk tales adapted and devised by THR 213 Wednesday, december 10 5:30 PM Sharp Studio 354 (approximate length 30 minutes) Support your fellow actors and take a break before you start to study for finals!

Proof- Directed by Amanda Boyle Opens Friday!

KU Theatre PHD Student Amanda Boyle will open her production of Proof by David Auburn this Friday, October 3rd at 7:30 in the Inge Theater at The University of Kansas. Amanda is the director of the production and is also the dramaturge for The Unicorn Theater of Kansas City. Listen to her interview promoting the play and watch the trailer. Grab a few friends and check out the work of your peers at KU Department of Theatre.