Heifer Theatre Project 2007

Busy, Busy, Busy!

2007-08-07T19:20:00.000-05:00

As you can see, the participants all survived the intense Global Village experience! After showers, and an excellent meal of Lasagna, they got to work right away. Staff began leading workshops on many different areas of theatre, such as Stage Combat, Masks, and different writing workshops. The creative process has begun!
Austin teaching a song.
Natalie and Kerry Grace focusing on a performance piece.
Olivia and Claire performing contact improvisation!
Johnny sharing one of his scenes with Jeanette.
Participants letting their "inner clowns" come out!
Clown-Dean talking to fellow clowns.
Brianna sharing her response to a journaling prompt.
Allison showing off for the camera.
Maria teaching Allison and Gabby a belly dance routine.
Elena composing music.Hanging out with Shelly, at the Little Rock Travlers game!

More updates soon!

The Global Village

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Heifer Ranch is home to Heifer International's original Global Village, a unique five-acre program area, representing housing found in areas of the world where Heifer operates.

Global Village participants internalize complex issues surrounding hunger and poverty by experiencing the circumstances that many of Heifer International’s project partners face each day. Participants will leave with an awareness of their role as a global citizen and with ideas on how to create change.

From this experience, participants dive into an intensive workshop and creation process leading to performance.

Notable Quotes!

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Everytime I would baby-sit, I would buy a chicken. --Brianna Holderman

My passion is not the stage but the communication tool the stage becomes when I am on it. --Joshua Ayala

Somehow I manage to choke down my least favorite granola bar. --Claire Curran

The youth are the world's future and we need to speak out. --Austin Howell

I strive to bring beauty and appreciation into all I do. --Kerry Keihn

Each child comes with a future full of determination and a will to overcome. --Dean Guerra

It was amazing to see the kinds of impacts we could create if we all joined our voices together. --Kate Astrove

I'm very thrifty. --Elena Aronson

I could be a role model for other young minorities. --Andrea Santana

I realized that if I could combine my love of theatre with my desire to help others, maybe people would begin to listen. --Natalie Rothwell

This opportunity means the world to me. --Allison Rollins

No one is able to shut my mouth. --Tessa Nelson

I love to capture the world as I see it. --Anna Stitt

I consider myself a character actor and a dramatic risk taker. I am driven. --Johnny Sfarnas

All people in all places can afford to learn more about the meaning of humanity. --Maria Zapetis

When I really, really, really care about something, there is magic that happens inside me. --Gabrielle Worley

The body is the first and primary method of expression. --Olivia White

DAY ONE - July 30, 2007

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THEY'RE HERE!

Seventeen participants ranging in age from 15-18 descended upon the Hiefer Ranch from twelve different states ready to use art to change the world! The afternoon and evening were filled with frisbee, ranch rules (can't get away from them), great food, fun and games before retiring to the luxurious Heifer Hilton.

TRAINING DAYZ

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THIS JUST IN...

The Faithful 8 gathered at the infamous Casa Morrow in Little Rock for a 3-day retreat to prepare for HTP 2007. Our sources say there was much mayhem!

On or around 12:30 p.m., on or around July 26, 2007, the master of the revels, Teresa and her sidekick Latrelle arrived at Casa Morrow and were greeted by the beloved Mamma Morrow, a.k.a. Teresa's mom!

Not long after, the two were off to Heifer headquarters to scoop up the R-Trilling Lisa who thought it wise to borrow the backback of her beau who is 6'3"...Lisa is 5'6"...but not to worry, Teresa is 5'8" and Latrelle is, well, anyway, she helped.

And then there were three...

On or around 11:43 a.m., on or around July 27, 2007, Jim, Jeanette and Darrin Donte arrived stuffed in JP's car with luggage, sleeping bags and one boot. It appears Darrin Donte broke his foot and now wishes only to be referred to as, Donte.

Approximately one hour later, the lone Michael Frame arrived...alone.

And then there were seven...

Now the story turns to the mystical, magical and not always understandable power of theatre, the imagination, and a room full of people with bags full of miscellaneous costume pieces.

The eighth and final member of the team (Steve) flew in from VEGAS and was greeted by the Magnificent Seven, dressed to the Nines, to wait for the One. Much to his amazement, and to the amazement of the innocent bystanders, he was greeted by seven frivolously clad thespians with signs, shades, glitter and glam! We believe he was amused. That is what turning bright red means right? I am amused?

And then there were eight!

HTP 2007 - PARTICIPANTS

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The HTP Staff members are so excited about this year's Participants. They will be coming from all over the country, bringing with them a plethora of talents, experiences and energy!

We can't wait to meet you!

Elena Aronson
Greensboro, NC

Kate Astrove
Wellesley, MA

Joshua Ayala
Miami Beach, FL

Claire Curran
Lake Forest, IL

Dean Guerra
Hockley, TX

Brianna Holderman
Powell, OH

Austin Howell
Memphis, TN

Kerry Keihn
Luray, VA

Tessa Nelson
Centennial, CO

Allison Rollins
Louisville, KY

Natalie Rothwell
El Dorado, AR

Andrea Santana
Claremont, CA

Johnny Sfarnas
Woodstock, VA

Anna Stitt
West Fork, AR

Olivia White
Maumelle, AR

Gabrielle Worley
Oak Park, IL

Maria Zapetis
Miami, FL

HTP 2007 - STAFF

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Lisa Gallo hails from Seattle, Washington. She comes to us as a part of the Heifer family having created fundraising and volunteer opportunities for them in her home town. She is a theatre director and teacher who enjoys R-trilling, tongue rolling, trampoline jumping and we hear she offers a mean singing telegram!

Michael Frame is known for generous, warm hugs and combat body slams (not necessarily in that order). A recent graduate of the Performance program at the University of Memphis, this actor recently studied in Arezzo, Italy at the Accademia dell’Arte.

Jim Short returns to the madness of the HTP having been an artistic leader last summer. A current Rhodes College senior, Jim also studied in Arezzo, Italy at the Accademia dell’Arte. Not to be out-hugged by Michael, Jim has a great talent for physical theatre.

Jeanette C. Patrick (not to be confused with the rap artist Vitamin C) also returns for a second year as a teaching artist. She is a talented photographer and performer whose gift is drawing out the beauty in others which we think reflects the beauty of her soul.

Darren Donte Miller, a.k.a. Darren Donte, a.k.a. Donte Darren, a.k.a…well, we’re not sure who he is, but at any rate, he is a current student in the Performance program at the University of Memphis. This man of mystery has wowed audiences with his boyish charm and depth of maturity on stage. Be sure to ask him to perform his Isaac Hayes.

Here’s what we know about Steve Anderson. He’s coming to us freshly out of and fully certified (possibly certifiable) by the Society of American Fight Directors! We’ve also heard that he is one mean Shakespearean teacheractordirectorchoreographertextcoachartist. This fall, he will be embarking on an MFA in Directing in Chicago.

Teresa Morrow, reformed mime and Jack…oops! Excuse me, Jane, of all trades, has been known to sing and frolic in the world of make-believe and…well, in the real world too. A native of Little Rock, she has also cavorted in Memphis, Austin, the Berkshires and now out at the Ranch for her third year as Master of the Revels…otherwise known as, the Director.

And now to me fair reader. I am Bright. Latrelle Bright. That’s luh-tchrel. I am returning to the HTP as your faithful assistant director and madcap movement and image maker. I will begin my third and final year in the MFA Directing program at the University of Memphis in the fall but to tell you the truth, what really knocks my socks off is playing with like-minded folk in the realm of compressed creativity!