YES Dame School THIS WEEKEND!!!

Titania and Puck from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

 Dear Friends,

Y.E.S. DAME SCHOOL (Shakespeare training) is THIS WEEKEND!!! I'm so excited to share my love of Shakespeare with my Arizona friends! (This training will be recorded, and available here soon, so check back in the next couple of months!)

DATE: This Saturday, August 20th

TIME: From 1pm to 5pm

PLACE: Sarah Barnette's home located at 21781 E. Rosa, Queen Creek, AZ, 85142. (See the link for the Google Map!!!)

COST: I am asking for a $5 DONATION TO PAY FOR THE MANUALS! (Please let me know if that's too much for you, and we'll work something out.)

 

HOW TO REGISTER: Please send me an e-mail (at libermama@gmail.com ) letting me know FOR SURE you're coming this Saturday. Please include your phone number in the message so I can contact you quickly, if needed. You can also call me at (480)969-3262 if you have any questions.

DETAILS: Dress is casual because we will be moving and playing, and having a BLAST! Please bring a water bottle and any snacks you might need-- NO refreshments will be provided! You will also want to bring a notebook and pen for taking notes.

 
***Again, please register ASAP by e-mailing me directly, so that I and our hostess can know how many people will be there. I'm looking forward to spending this Saturday with you!!!***

Love,
Rachel Keppner
libermama at gmail dot com and (480)969-3262

Want to Train to Teach YES Classes???

Dear Friends,

I have been approached by several people to train them in teaching Shakespeare Classes. I would like to get a head count so that I can set a date for the training before anyone hosts a class in the Fall or sometime next year. This training will either be free or around $20 so I can rent a larger location, depending on interest. I will NOT be personally teaching Shakespeare in the Fall, and I would LOVE to help others learn how to start and run a class based on the Bard, and then how to produce a successful show in the Spring. :-)


Please vote in the survey at the link below so that I can get an idea of what date would work for everyone. Thanks so much!

Take the survey here:

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NOTE: If you do not live in Arizona, but would like me to teach you how to start and run your own Shakespeare class, please contact me privately at libermama at gmail dot com . I am considering recording the training I will do this summer so that others not in my area can also learn how I teach my classes and produce my shows. Let me know SOON if you're interested! :-)

Life after the Shakespeare Play

The Cast of "The Comedy of Errors"

I think it's finally sinking in that the show is over.

Wow.

For a number of reasons, this was the most STRESSFUL time I've ever had directing a show. BUT, it was still wonderful; I love all my actors and their parents, and I think they still love me, so it's all good. *wink*

Some of the gorgeous girls in our show

I am especially pleased with how the costumes turned out. We had some great seamstresses helping us! (Thank you Mom, Heather, Toni, Staci, Audrey,and Samantha! Oh, and I sewed some, too.)

Here are some photos of the cast in action on stage, as well as goofing off. I'm sure going to miss these kids!!!

Brennan as Antipholus of Syracuse being tied up by Madame Pinch's "Minions"

Bonny, Alyssa, Rebecca and Carli

"Satan, avoid!"

Beautiful "sisters"

"I'm not mad, you doting witch"

"'My Gold,' quoth he!"

About this year's show:

We set Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" in 1774 Jamaica, and it was SO FUN!!! The cast did great, and we had some wonderful audiences. I'm tired, and a bit relieved it's all over, but at the same time, I miss all my actors and the team we formed these last few months.

I love you, YES Kids!!! See you at the cast party!!!

Love,
Mrs. K.

CAST LIST for "The Comedy of Errors"

I'm so excited!!! Auditions were wonderful, and our show is going to be AMAZING! Well done, everyone!!!

Aegeon, father of the Antipholuses: Gavin K.

Antipholus of Epheseus: Brennan K.

Antipholus of Syracuse: Jon J.
Dromio of Epheseus: Duke A.
Dromio of Syracuse: Elizabeth M.
Privateer: Lliam K.
Officer: Jessica B.

Extra Officers, soldiers: Jessi M., Elena M.

Duchess Solina: Morganne K.

AEmilia, Abbess of Epheseus: Abbey J. 

Angela, the Goldsmith: Rebecca P.

Adriana: Alyssa D.

Luciana: Bonny K.

Nell: Emma J.

A Courtezan: Carli M.

Madame Pinch: Rebecca P.

Townspeople: Vanessa M., Dierdre K., Katrina P. 

Love,

Mrs. K. and Co-Producers Kristina and Jean

Auditions for "The Comedy of Errors"

Tomorrow is the day!!!

Take a deep breath, smile, and simply do your best. You'll do a great job!

My next post will be the cast list, so hang on...!