Collage of our current show. Headed to district next Thursday. Collage was created by Nidiai Aguilera.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
District 2-4a champions Rimers of Eldritch
Once again the kids step up to the plate and hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth with the game tied and two outs in the books. Clearly the best performance of the year last night. We had a few line flubs but the kids didn't get rattled and they proceeded to blow everybody else out of the water. Congratulations go out to Ysleta high school who advanced to the area competition along with us. Luren Ruiz won the best actress award with her performance of Eva Jackson. All-star cast: Jasmine Cobos, David Estrada, Josh Lopez, Jackie Gomez, and Cynthia Jimenez. Maria Edwards won an honorable mention award. The tech crew also won best technical crew award. We will perform next Thursday at the Chamizal for the area championship. Out theatre company has won the district title four out of the past five years.
Thoughts from the Chamizal from our Light person Nidia Aguilera
The race towards a competitive streak has begun
Yesterday,
at first, was extremely tiring, with wind of almost 50 mph blowing across us, taking us unexpectedly...just like we did in our night's performance of Rimers of Eldritch at The Chamizal Theatre. Before we presented that night, we attended our tech rehearsal which took place around 12:30 p.m., we didn't think we had a winning chance, we were frightened at the fact that this can actually be our last time rehearsing and performing this breath taking and moral inspiring play. We were nervous, I always am, so I ignored my own pressure in which was put upon our director(s) to do an incredible job on my, ok, ok their light board. We had many hours ahead of us before we were up to perform, about 7 or 8 hours. Imagine being together with actors and actresses that are "divas". A weird experience, none the less. It in fact was a long and hard day.
But after looking at it in winning eyes, it was a night that should have been enjoyed and pondered long after the stage lights have dimmed and the play has ended.
Yesterday,
at first, was extremely tiring, with wind of almost 50 mph blowing across us, taking us unexpectedly...just like we did in our night's performance of Rimers of Eldritch at The Chamizal Theatre. Before we presented that night, we attended our tech rehearsal which took place around 12:30 p.m., we didn't think we had a winning chance, we were frightened at the fact that this can actually be our last time rehearsing and performing this breath taking and moral inspiring play. We were nervous, I always am, so I ignored my own pressure in which was put upon our director(s) to do an incredible job on my, ok, ok their light board. We had many hours ahead of us before we were up to perform, about 7 or 8 hours. Imagine being together with actors and actresses that are "divas". A weird experience, none the less. It in fact was a long and hard day.
But after looking at it in winning eyes, it was a night that should have been enjoyed and pondered long after the stage lights have dimmed and the play has ended.
Friday, March 27, 2009
District 2-4a Competition at the Chamizal
We will be competing next wednesday April 1st at the Chamizal Theatre. The performance order will be:
1. Horizon- The Diviners 4pm
2. Del Valle- Do not Go Gentle 5pm
3. Ysleta- The Lesson 6pm
4. Riverside- The Rimers of Eldritch 7pm
The district 1-4a competition will take place at Bowie High school on the same day. The advancing schools in that District are: Burges, Chapin, El Paso High, Irvin.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Rimers of Eldritch Cast list
Robert Conklin- David Zambrano
Eva Jackson- Lauren Ruiz
Evelyn Jackson- Jasmine Cobos
Nelly Winrod- Jackie Gomez
Mary Winrod- Maria Edwards
Patsy Johnson- Michelle Araiza
Mavis Johnson- Lucero Madrid
Peck Johnson- Manny Ordoque
Lena Truit- Amaris Vega
Martha Truit- Devin Miranda
Wilma Atkins- Ashley Parra
Skelly Manor- Sergio Estrada
Preacher/Judge- Gilbert Paquian
Cora Groves- Cynthia Jimenez
Walter- Joshua Lopez
Crew: Cynthia Cintron, Nidia Aguilera, Robert Minjares, George Parra
2-4a zone champions
We advanced last night in the 2-4a zone one-act play competition at El Dorado High School. Ysleta high school advanced with us with their show "The Lesson" by Eugene Ionesco. Canutillo got knocked out with their show "One flew over the Cuckoo's nest" Their actor who played McMurphy didn't receive any acting award even though he pretty much carried the show. He was easily the best actor. I really liked the cast of Ysleta's show though there show was a little short (24 minutes). Jasmine Cobos received best actress from our show and we took 6 out of the 8 all-star cast acting awards. Sergio Estrada won an honorable mention award for his portrayal of Skelly Manor. Was really proud of our work however we do have alot of things we need to fix before we can move any further. We compete next week (April 1st) at the Chamizal theatre for the district 2-4a championship. We will be watching the second round tonight at El Dorado to see who our opponents will be.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
The Rimers of Eldritch OAP 2008-2009
That time has come again. One-act play competition is right around the corner and this year we are looking to reach the regional finals for the fourth time in five years and the state finas for the first time in school history. We have a large cast (15) and each and every one of them is talented. Just finished performing at a worksho at Canutillo high school where we impressed the judge despite missing three of our actors. We still have a lot of work to do but think we can pull off one heck of a show next Monday at el dorado high school. We perform first at 4pm followed by ysleta at 5, mt view at 6 and canutillo at 7pm.
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