CASTING CALL FOR Where the Summit Meets the Stars by Frank Henry Kaash Katasse.

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Perseverance Theatre is officially accepting auditions for an upcoming production of Where the Summit Meets the Stars by Frank Henry Kaash Katasse. Those auditioning will receive sides from the show and will be asked to submit a self-taped video for consideration. The deadline for submissions is May 1st. Only non-union contracts available.Juneau Rehearsals: Aug. 30 – Oct. 6, Juneau Performances: …

Acting Through the Pandemic

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My name is Jared Olin. I am Tl’eeyegge Hʉt’aane, and I’ve come to Perseverance Theatre (PT) as this year’s Artistic Apprentice. When asked about what I’d like to focus on throughout the year, I responded with acting, directing, and writing. I’ve come to work on and learn so much about all three of these focus areas, but acting was my first significant assignment from the theatre in my role as Carl/Ceygan in Jared Michael Delaney’s Voyager One.

Meet the Director: A Conversation with Randy Reyes

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Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself, and what you’re doing here in Juneau. A: Hello, my name is Randy Reyes. I am the director of The Brothers Paranormal and this is my first time in Alaska, from Minneapolis, MN! Q: How did you first become involved with Perseverance Theatre? A: Well, Leslie Ishii brought me to Perseverance Theatre. …

Playwriting Class – Beyond Realism: Pushing the Boundaries of the Imagination

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Playwriting Class DescriptionBeyond Realism: Pushing the Boundaries of the Imagination. Nineteenth century writerCharles Baudelaire once condemned realism as a “war on the imagination.” While that idea canseem amusingly hyperbolic today, it can also serve as a healthy challenge to writers interested in stretching their creativity, breaking the rules, and taking risks. In this lecture/workshop, we willstudy contemporary examples of plays …

Meet the Playwright: A Conversation with Vera Starbard Pt. 2

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With the holiday season behind us, you may be wondering, “How can I continue to enjoy Vera Starbard’s incredible work now that A Tlingit Christmas Carol has passed?” Trust me, we’ve all been there.  But fear not! With a seemingly unending list of exciting projects stacked up on her to-do list, there is no shortage of Vera Starbard writing to …