Making It Work...Together: What is a Devised Show?
By Celine Dirkes Although the words “devised theatre” may seem new and intimidating to many, the tradition of devised theatre is as old...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
Who Is Anansi?
By Amber Coles Anansi, the spider, the weaver, the storyteller: A lovely tagline, but who is Anansi? He goes by many names: Ananese, Aunt...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
Designing With Imagination: SFX and Sound Design in ReThink’s On Air
By Celine Dirkes “I got a guitar when I was thirteen and was obsessed with anything audio,” says Eric Browne, the Sound FX Director of...
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ReThink Theatrical
- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
Storytelling Through Sound, With Producer Natasha Sydor
By Celine Dirkes “When audiences go to see live work, they’re not really sure what to expect,” Natasha Sydor, producer of ReThink On Air,...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Apr 26, 2021
- 3 min
Developing "ReThink On Air", With Producer Natasha Sydor
By Celine Dirkes There are two different job descriptions that might come with the title of “Producer.” Well, that’s according to Natasha...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
Hear Us Out: Audio Dramas, Then & Now
By Celine Dirkes Buzz, crackle--static and then a voice coming into focus as we tune in… Sound has always played a major role in our...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Mar 30, 2021
- 2 min
Sharing the Stories of "ReThink On Air": Part 2
We’re bringing you previews of the five science-fiction radio plays that will makeup ReThink On Air. Each of these pieces explore the...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min
Sharing the Stories of "ReThink On Air": Part 1
From the Oklahoma Dust Bowl of the 1930’s to the bustling cities of the 1960’s, families would huddle around their radio sets and listen...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Feb 26, 2020
- 3 min
Creating The Sound of Illyria: An Interview With Composer, Jonathon Dawson
By Celine Dirkes Jonathon Dawson has been writing music since he first picked up a guitar, about ten years ago. But ReThink Theatrical’s...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Jan 13, 2020
- 1 min
2019: ReThink in Review
As we announce our new team members, new board, and begin to unveil our 2020 season, it's only fitting we celebrate some of the...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Dec 1, 2019
- 2 min
Robin’s Recording: Preserving and Sharing the Soundtrack to ReThink Theatrical’s Robin Hood
by Celine Dirkes Today we celebrate the release of ReThink Theatrical’s first cast album, the original soundtrack to Robin Hood! I had...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Oct 4, 2019
- 1 min
Staging Sleepy Hollow: From Outline to Outdoors
Celine Dirkes Devised, immersive, and site-specific. These three theatre terms mean three very different things, but they all apply in...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Sep 3, 2019
- 2 min
Sleepy Hollow: Re-Thinking a Halloween Classic with Collaboration, Communication, and Commedia
Celine Dirkes What does Washington Iriving’s spooky classic Sleepy Hollow have to do with commedia dell’arte? According to Melissa...
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ReThink Theatrical
- May 31, 2019
- 2 min
ReThink’s Featured Artist, Max Friedman: “Making the Coolest Stuff” He Can
By Celine Dirkes A green flytrap, an orange pumpkin, and a blue rose: If you’ve been keeping up with ReThink’s promotions this season,...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Mar 20, 2019
- 3 min
Five Tips You Missed at The Leadership Workshop
On Saturday, March 9th, a group of people pulled plastic folding chairs into a circle at Jacob’s Well in North Brunswick. People of...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Feb 14, 2019
- 3 min
From Studio to Stage
3 Tips for Taking Ownership of Your Choreography During Tech Week By Celine Dirkes Tech week can be one of the most stressful times in...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Jan 31, 2019
- 4 min
Re-defining Community Theatre: The Dignity of Accessibility
An Interview With Executive Director Stephanie Bond By Celine Dirkes Early this year, Broadway World New Jersey awarded ReThink...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Jan 31, 2019
- 4 min
Re-defining Community Theatre: Art for Non-Artists
An Interview with Artistic Director, Thomas Young By Celine Dirkes Early this year, Broadway World New Jersey awarded ReThink Theatrical...
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ReThink Theatrical
- Apr 4, 2018
- 2 min
Up-cycling an Old Classic
by Allie Kroeper (Assistant Stage Manager | Macbeth) April 4, 2018 If you think Shakespeare is boring, then you are very wrong. Macbeth...
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