Rehearsal Log #3

Well, as the saying goes in theater, "The show must go on." And on it does. We hit a few major snags recently, but after a few hair-pulling, sleepless nights, the problem seems to be solved.

Now that the cast is mostly off book, we are really starting to have a lot of fun with the physical aspects of the show. The Commedia dell'Arte is a very physical art form, and I think we are doing it justice, ranging from the circus arts of Doc Bernie, to Artie and Bo's slapstick, to the pratfalls and girlish screaming of the not so brave Captain. While all of this is going on, Kelsey is keeping a watchful eye over the cast (myself included) to make sure no one gets hurt.

We were also pleased last Friday to do a quick preview of some of the effects in the show for the Open Mic at Future Tenant. The audience response was fantastic. I hope to see you all there.

Well, I must go back to work, it seems like the paperwork never ends to produce a show. And of course, more rehearsal photos are below.

Until next time,
 Andrew

War Is Child's Play

WAR IS CHILD’S PLAY: AN ARTISTIC COMMENTARY ON WAR THROUGH TOYS

New exhibition to show in the Spinning Plates Gallery in February 2012

Pittsburgh, PA- Theatre Sans Serif’s Artistic Director, Andrew W. Huntley II will be hosting an exhibition at the Spinning Plates Gallery in early February 2012 until March 2012. 

This gallery exhibition will be showcasing sculptures completed by Mr. Huntley- featuring sculptures using children’s toys to illustrate the introduction of war into society at a young age.  Other pieces to be featured are paintings and installation pieces by Huntley to assist his commentary. The Gallery opening on February 11, 2012 will be featuring an opening reception with food and wine as well as a soundtrack by a wide variety of composers and musicians featuring themes of military and warfare.

            Huntley has had artwork featured in The Autumn Harvest Art Show with Most Wanted Fine Art and his clients have included the National Aviary, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and the National Society of Precision Manufacturers.  Huntley is an artistic visionary with amazing skills and has created a thought-provoking and almost chilling exhibit that will leave audiences disturbed and dazzled by the intricacy and the use of what normally would be considered play-things as artistic and sculptural medium. This is Huntley’s first solo art show and his first long-term exhibition at the Spinning Plates Gallery.

            “So many people accept military toys as just a matter of play-things, but when people take the time to think about it the ideas behind them are actually much darker than it would first appear,” said Huntley.

            War is Child’s Play’s opening on February 11, 2012 will begin at 7 p.m. and will be open until 12 a.m. at the Spinning Plates Gallery 5720 Friendship Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206. No admission fee, but donations appreciated.