Class SPOTLIGHT. Stagecraft with Marge Lusignan

Wheelock Family Theatre works with some amazing artists, and one of the artists we are blessed to work with is Props Master Marge Lusignan. Marge creates objects beyond our wildest expectations, her manipulation of simple materials along with her technical prowess has made her invaluable during productions. She will share her skills and talents with students over the course of two classes during the 2013 Summer Program: the June Intensive (June 29 - July 3; 9:00 am to 3:30 pm) and a July Specialty Workshop (July 15 - 19; 9:00 am to 12 noon).

Marge Lusignan with students, Summer Program 2011.

Dorothy's ruby slippers, the Tin Woodsman costume, and the Heart from "The Wizard of Oz".

The two Aladdin puppets from "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp".



The ventriloquist's dummy and the vintage microphone from "Annie".

The Crab costumes from "The Little Mermaid".

Marge Lusignan center with her family at the "Artists of Wheelock Family Theatre" exhibit, Brickbottom Gallery Autumn 2012.

'Helen on 86th St.' fulfills a theatrical dream

 

The Worcester Telegram highlights the Broadway success of a former WFT actress who also took great advantage of Boston’s theatre education offerings! Check it out by clicking below.

'Helen on 86th St.' fulfills a theatrical dream

In other news, “Annie” closes this weekend, which makes me sad and blue. But YOU can still get tickets! We’ve come a long way since 1st rehearsal.

 

Jane Staab, Laurel Conrad and other give notes in rehearsal.

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Yours in blogging,
Beth Peters

“Annie” Rehearsal rockin’ out last night!

Hi everyone,

It’s your friendly blogger, Beth Peters , writing to tell you that I dropped by Annie rehearsal last night and it was rocking! While I visited, the orphans and choreographer Laurel Conrad were reviewing and perfecting one of the musical’s top hits, “It’s a Hard Knock Life.” – Dancing all over the stage and jumping from bunk beds are just some of the crazy antics that these orphans get into at the top of one of Broadway’s most celebrated musicals.

The set for Annie is also looking super cool. Though yet unpainted, the structure is surprising and gives the actors a lot of choices for movement and dancing. I can’t wait to see it all in color and costumes and with the full orchestra!!

Charles Baldwin took some pictures last night - check this one out!

Laurel (center) gives some instruction on the "Hard Knock Life" 10/8/2010.

Scenic Design by Anita Fuchs (this photo, in process, prior to opening)

More from the blog to follow, and see you at the theatre!

Beth

ANNIE Artwork!

Illustration by the wonderful artist, Joni Levy Liberman, for WFT's ANNIE!