How YOU can join Renaissance Theatre!

If you are interested in joining Renaissance Theatre, here is what you need to do!

1. Fill out an application to Bethel College. Find one online at www.bethel-college.edu or contact our admissions office! Be sure to put that you are interested in Renaissance Theatre on your application.
2. Contact the Renaissance Office at 731-352-6446 to set up an audition time!
3. Audition!! For actors, please prepare 2 monologues (serious, and comedic) that are 1-2 minutes in length. Also, please be prepared to sing a song, preferably from a musical theatre production. Technical students should provide a resume/portfolio of their technical work. Provide pictures if possible.
4. For those who pass the audition, you will be notified of your acceptance in the Renaissance program and we will work with the Admissions and Financial Aid office to put together your financial aid award letter.

If you have questions, please call us at 731-352-6446! We hope you can join us!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Welcome to our new Renaissance Theatre Members

Renaissance is proud to welcome our new incoming students!

Erika Blake
Katie Kee
Faye Taylor
Tory Gunn
Logan Pyron
Justin Smolka
Drew Montoya
Jordan Nichols

Congratulations and welcome to Renaissance!!

Friday, July 24, 2009

CAMP BEGINS IN ONE WEEK

Renaissance Theatre camp, a 2 week intensive theatre training event, will begin on August 1st on campus at the newly named Bethel University. All of the theatre students will arrive and move into their dorms and apartments on Saturday morning and camp activities will begin that afternoon. Camp involves acting exercises, technical theatre, improvisation, and performance opportunities for the 46 students in the Renaissance Theatre program.

This year's camp will include some new experiences for our students including a 24 hour theatre event, intensive make up workshops, and technicial theatre workshops. The 2 week camp will culminate with our 2nd annual 10 minute play festival. Eleven student directors have been chosen to cast and direct a short 10 minute play. These plays will be presented on the evenings of August 15th and 16th at the Bethel Performing Arts Center in McKenzie. This year, awards will be given for best actor, best actress, best supporting actor/actress, and best overall play. Admission is free to the public.

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Renaissance Theatre Announces Fall 2009 Shows

The Renaissance Theatre program at Bethel College has confirmed the shows for the Fall of 2009. The first production will be the endearing and comic play “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick. This play tells the story of the wealthy widow Mrs. Ethel Savage, who has been placed in a sanatorium by her children, determined to get a piece of the wealth that she possesses. While there, Mrs. Savage meets a cast of delightfully odd characters who show her the true value of wealth and happiness. This family comedy reminds us of the virtues of kindness, humility, and generosity that seem lost in a world that is driven by greed and dishonesty. “The Curious Savage” will be performed at the Bethel Performing Arts Center in McKenzie on September 24-27. Thursday through Saturday shows will take place at 7:00 pm, while the Sunday performance will be at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and will be available soon. “The Curious Savage” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.

Renaissance Theatre is also delighted to present the musical experience “Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein.” Join us as we celebrate the music of Broadway’s greatest writing team and hear your favorite songs from classic Broadway shows including THE SOUND OF MUSIC, SOUTH PACIFIC, OKLAHOMA!, THE KING AND I, CAROUSEL, and many others. This high energy musical revue will feature fantastic singers and dancers performing some of the most famous songs ever to be sung on stage and screen. You will not want to miss this special event! “Some Enchanted Evening” will be performed on November 5-8 at the Bethel Performing Arts Center. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening performances will take place at 7:00 pm, with matinees scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets will go on sale in October and group rates are available. “Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein” is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatrical: www.rnhtheatricals.com.

For information on the Renaissance program, check us out on the Bethel website at www.bethel-college.edu or check our blog www.renaissancetheatre.blogspot.com. You can also call our office at 731-352-6445 or 6414.