ATTENTION!

In case of rain, Up in the Tufts of a Truffula Tree will perform on Northwestern's campus in Harris Hall Rm 107. You can check an hour before each performance, and if we've decided to perform indoors, we'll have it posted on this blog! If you don't see anything, we'll be outdoors in Raymond Park (On Hinman Ave. between Grove and Lake St., the park with the funky circle of metal chairs).

As of now, all performances are scheduled to be outdoors!

Also, don't forget your blankets and camping chairs to sit on if we're outside!

See you there!

Truffulove,

Robyn and the Truffula Team

Our Show Draws Near!

Hello and Welcome to the Up in the Tufts of a Truffula Tree Blog!

Up in the Tufts of a Truffula Tree: 

An Outdoor Dr. Seuss Spectacular!

Presented by Spectrum Theatre Company in collaboration with Purple Crayon Players

June 1-3

Friday @ 5pm & 7pm

Saturday @ Noon, 3pm & 5pm

Sunday @ 3pm
Raymond Park (On Chicago Ave between Grove St and Lake St in Evanston)

FREE|All ages are welcome!

(Bring your own blankets, camping chairs, picnics, etc!)

Join us for this family event to celebrate sunshine, nature, and community through some of Dr. Seuss's greatest stories, including Yertle the Turtle, The Sneetches, and The Lorax! An ensemble of Northwestern University students have been working all spring to bring these stories to life through original music, movement, and storytelling! Following the show, stay for some kid friendly activities including bubbles, planting seeds, and more!

For more information, email us at upatreeseuss@gmail.com

If you would like to be added to our emailing list, shoot us an email at the address above, or leave your email address as a comment on this blog!

We can't wait to see you in June!

Announcing: The Up in the Tufts of a Truffula Tree Ensemble!

Thank you to everyone who came out to audition for us last weekend! We were blown away by the talent and willingness to do some pretty crazy stuff!

Congratulations to the ensemble of Up in the Tufts of a Truffula Tree!

Elizabeth Dauterman

Micole Himelfarb

Ashlyn Mooney

Jessica Prescott-Smith

Aparna Rama

Katherine Scott

Maggie Smith

Brennan Suen

If you're interested in getting involved with Up a Tree in a different way, we're still looking for a costume designer, a stage manager, and any other position that you want to make up! Email gavi@keyles.com to get involved!

Audition Sign-ups!

Hey Everyone!

Below, you'll find the link to sign up for Up in the Tufts of a Truffula Tree auditions!

Auditions will take place on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12. 

Each audition group can have up to 10 people. If you want to sign up but a) can't make any of the times or b) can only attend slots that are already full, please email upatreeseuss@gmail.com. We will either add you to an existing group or create a make-up group.

Each audition slot is 45 minutes long. Expect to be there the whole time, unless you arrange something different with us in advance. No need to prepare anything, but please arrive 5 minutes early and wear clothes to move in.

 

During the audition, each group will play some games, do some movement exercises, and talk about the show. Bring any questions you might have!

To sign up, please go to http://www.doodle.com/4si53ksahp89edrq.

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Love,

The Truffula Team

Welcome!

Thanks for checking out our Spring project,

Up in the Tufts of a Truffula Tree: a Dr. Seuss Spectacular!

"Up a Tree" is an original show that combines some of Dr. Seuss' greatest stories, including The Lorax, The Sneetches, and Yertle the Turtle. It is the second in a mini series of Dr. Seuss shows presented in collaboration by Spectrum Theatre Co. and Purple Crayon Players (Check out the www.purplecrayonplayers.com for info on On Beyond the Places You'll Go, January 2012). 

Up a Tree will use music, movement, storytelling, and physical theatre to create an outdoor performance for audiences old and young to enjoy Reading Week, Spring Quarter.

If you are interested in being part of this low-stress, high-energy process, here's how:

Auditions: Feb. 10-12

We're holding auditions AFTER Spring cast lists have been posted. To sign up for a slot, fill out the audition doodle (coming soon!). 

Friday, February 10 from 5p-8p in the Rock Room
Saturday, February 11 from 3p-8p in the Rock Room
Sunday, February 12 from 11a-5p in the Rock Room

You will sign up for one 45-minute slot, 10 people per slot. No need to prepare anything, but please arrive 5 minutes early and wear clothes you can move in comfortably!

Join our team!

We're still looking for the following positions to round out our production team:

Costume Designer

Set/Props/Space Designer

Musicians (please note that the show is outdoors with live music)

To get involved, or for more information about the show, the process, or the auditions, please email upatreeseuss@gmail.com!

Seuss Love,

Gavi Keyles (Producer), Robyn Char (Director), and the Up a Tree Team