Category Archives: Theatre: College

MY DAY: Students journeying through the performing arts

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Wright Flyer Guy

This is my busiest time of the year in the studio. The studio is busy with 90% of my 57 private students (four new students will begin this week, too) are preparing for big moments, many of which for my … Continue reading →

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SPOTLIGHT: Muse Machine’s HELLO, DOLLY!

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

As the song goes, “there’s no blue Monday in your Sunday clothes” and let me tell you this was no blue Monday after seeing Muse Machine’s production, HELLO, DOLLY, this weekend. I was proud of my students Tommy Cole as … Continue reading →

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SPOTLIGHT: There’s No Business Like Show Business….

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Wright Flyer Guy

There’s no business like show business Like no business I know Everything about it is appealing, Everything that traffic will allow Nowhere could you get that happy feeling When you are stealing that extra bow. There’s no people like show … Continue reading →

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CAROUSEL

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

I fell asleep and woke at 2:00am. Let the dogs out to potty and discovered PBS is playing Live at Lincoln Center: CAROUSEL, starring Kelli O’Hara, Nathan Gunn, Jason Danieley, and Stephanie Blythe. So impressive.  The voices are incredible.  The … Continue reading →

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SWEENEY TODD at Centerville High School

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

Normally, when I see a production, by the end of Act One I already know what I am going to write in my blog assessment. Last night, I went to see Centerville High School’s production, SWEENEY TODD, with my son, … Continue reading →

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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

In 1997, when I was in New York City casting/directing THE WIZARD OF OZ, the producer wanted me to see Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Broadway.  Ugh.  For me, the very idea sounded like Chucky Cheese with music. I … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up For The Weekend…

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

This week has been relatively quiet, even mundane.  I completed a good deal of writing, and research, created more meals in the crock pot, taught three new students, and watched several movies with Quintin. Tonight, we will see one of … Continue reading →

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A Most Satisfying Day…

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is 2:20am, Saturday morning. I woke Friday morning at 6:00am, only to discover Flyer, who had gotten into the kibble food bin the previous night, had urinated all over my study’s area rug due to her diabetes.  At 7:30am, … Continue reading →

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Wright State presents 1913: THE GREAT DAYTON FLOOD

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

Next month, Dayton will celebrate the centennial of the greatest natural disaster to hit Ohio – the great Dayton flood of 1913.  I’ve read the stories.  I’ve watched documentaries.  I’ve looked through countless pictures.  I’ve walked along downtown streets to … Continue reading →

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Just Another Week…

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

This has been a good week, but an ordinary one in many respects. A great week of lessons with six new students… Tons of reading and research Basic house cleaning items 63-degree weather one day, 22-degrees the next day a … Continue reading →

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AVENUE Q: Centerville High School Style

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

“Theatre demands different muscles and different aspects of one’s personality.” ― Victor Garber After about ten minutes into each theatrical production at Centerville High School, I tend to forget I am watching high school students – not college or professional – performing, … Continue reading →

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Theatrical Structure Explained

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Producer: Leaps Tall Buildings In A Single Bound Is More Powerful Than A Locomotive Is Faster Than A Speeding Bullet Walks On Water Gives Policy To God Director: Leaps Short Buildings In A Single Bound Is More Powerful Than A … Continue reading →

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'1776' at Wilmington

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

‘1776’ – John Adams: “One useless man is called a disgrace; two are called a law firm; and three or more become a Congress.” This afternoon, my 16 year old son, Quintin, and I drove 35 miles to Wilmington, Ohio … Continue reading →

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Theatre In The Miami Valley

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I found a great article in The Dayton Paper that lists all the upcoming shows but they were listed under the various companies. I made up a list of shows by their dates. Keep in mind that I only entered … Continue reading →

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We… Hold… These… Truths…

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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HELLO DOLLY!

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

46 years ago, Ball State’s Emen’s Auditorium opened… 46 years ago, the Ball State Singers were born… 46 years ago (this September), I was born… 46 years ago (this September), BEWITCHED premiered on television… and… 46 years ago, HELLO DOLLY … Continue reading →

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John Adams

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

The day seemed to drag… I felt drained, and exhausted for no apparent reason. I accomplished little until it was time to teach – and that perked me up, greatly. Jackson Lockhart came to pick up Sophie from her lesson, … Continue reading →

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It's a Wednesday…

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

I cannot believe I have slipped into my old pattern of not blogging! I was so good about blogging, and then the past few days I have been lazy – an for no good reason. It has been a typical … Continue reading →

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What does a Producer Do?

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

This is a really neat article about Broadway producers. Take time to read What does a Broadway Producer do? Over 100 Producers respond. The article can be found at THE PRODUCER’S PERSPECTIVE A producer is a rare, paradoxical genius: hard-headed, soft-hearted, … Continue reading →

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Butler's Coleman Hemsath marks his 30th production with Singin' In The Rain

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Originally published: http://www.examiner.com/x-27336-Dayton-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Butlers-Coleman-Hemsath-marks-his-30th-production-with-Singin-In-The-Rain Eight years. Thirty productions. This averages to 3.75 shows each year. Most of these thirty productions, however, were accomplished within the past five years. This incredibly busy rehearsal and performance schedule has been maintained by Coleman Hemsath, … Continue reading →

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Wayne High School senior Tray Shelton shines in Moon Over Buffalo

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Originally published: http://www.examiner.com/x-27336-Dayton-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Wayne-High-School-senior-Tray-Shelton-shines-in-Moon-Over-Buffalo “I have been interested in theatre for as long as I can remember. I think the main reason the stage has always been appealing to me is because in a small town like Huber Heights, you don’t … Continue reading →

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Fairmont grad Phil Drennen launches new writing career following Altar Boyz tour

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Originally posted: http://www.examiner.com/x-27336-Dayton-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Fairmont-grad-Phil-Drennen-launches-new-writing-career-following-Altar-Boyz-tour This 2002 Fairmont graduate, now a performer living in New York City, was known in the Miami Valley for cow roping, singin’ and dancin’ in the rain, gambling, and dancing in pajamas. Now, having completed a national … Continue reading →

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Centerville HS senior Jack Gallagher lights the way

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Originally published:  http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-27336-Dayton-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Jack-Gallagher-lights-the-way “The shear difference from a plainly lit stage before the show, and the last little touch – lighting adds to a production that truly takes you to where the show takes place.” This is why Centerville High … Continue reading →

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