B O B K O H L E R
Master of Theatre Studies in Production and Design Southern Oregon University / Ashland Center for Theatre Studies
Robert Kohler
Literary Analysis 1, Year 1
Robert Kohler
Masters of Theatre Studies
Production Analysis 1
27 April 2011 Shattering Choices “Master Harold”…and the boys is a play about shattering the innocence of youth and standing face to face with the harsh and sometimes violent choices of the adult world. Each of the three characters, but Hally especially is forced to address the ugliness of humanity, more specifically, the ugliness in himself. It is in this facing that he then must choose what action to take: what kind of adult man he will be. When Hally discovers from Sam that his mom has phoned, he chooses not to believe that his father, whom he despises, will be coming home from the hospital. That Hally is clearly bothered by this is made real when he is forced to talk to his father on the phone in an emotional and stressful conversation, leaving him bitter and bruised. After a strained conversation in which Sam reprimands Hally for disrespecting his father and telling a racists joke, Hally spits in Sam’s face, forever shattering the relationship between the two. Hally has chosen to respond in the same way as his father and thus begins his adult manhood. The main plot line following Hally is supported with each of the other character’s stories. Willy struggles at ballroom dancing, where metaphors for getting along in
Literary Analysis, 2011.
personal and political relationships exist on the dance floor of a competition. Arguments and conflicts are examples of ‘bumping into’ each other. Through persistence, he can learn to get the steps right and live out a perfect dream like existence. It only takes
8 July 2012
Animal Crackers: A Band of Brothers
Animal Crackers is a play about upending norms and mores of high society.
The lead characters make mayhem out of manners as they crash this party, conning, impersonating and stealing their way into the audiences hearts. Fame and fortune
are both sought after and at stake for the characters in this social satire. Spaulding cons Mrs. Rittenhouse that he is a celebrity captain and explorer of Africa. Mrs.
Whitehead and her sister, Grace, try to pass off one fake of a painting by Beauregard
entitled “After the Hunt,” while Mary Stewart and John Parker try to pass off another fake of the same famous painting. Throw in the ex-‐convicts Ravelli, the Professor
and Roscoe Chandler, a.k.a. Abie Kabibble, and you have rounded out the cast in this 1928 Marx Brothers comedy of trickery, mayhem and slight of hand. In the end,
society may be high, but far from polite as Animal Crackers parodies and celebrates the four Brothers Marx.
One theme of the play is the extravagance and abuse of wealth by those in
high society, as best exemplified by the viewing of the priceless painting and the
staging of a French pageant. The painting seems to be nothing special, and might
even ‘have a dog missing’ but the exhibiting of this piece of art is the first focus of
Production Analysis, 2012.
Mrs. Rittenhouse’s gathering. The fact that rich people have too much time and
money on their hands is poked at during the French pageant. When everyone is gassed, a dream in which everyone assumes the identities of their respective
Dramatic
Bob Kohler
Directorial Analysis 15 February 2013
Analysis
Blood will have blood.
The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a play about murdering to
gain and hold power. Macbeth himself is an ambitious man who is seduced into evil deeds by the thought of becoming king. The witchcraft of the Weird Sisters tempts
him and the greedy Lady Macbeth pushes him to the breaking point; he chooses to kill whomever it takes to gain and keep the throne. With no turning back,
Macbeth murders his way through this play covering up deeds already committed
1 Beat Analysis
Production: Macbeth
Designer: Bob Kohler
Location: Jenerick Proscenium
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The initial prophecy of the Weird Sisters foretells the possibility that
Macbeth will be king. Macbeth appears to believe in the supernatural and when
Duncan, king of Scotland, hears an account of the success in battle of his noblemen Macbeth and Banquo.
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First Witch Second Witch Third Witch Macbeth Banquo Ross Angus
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The three witches greet Macbeth as “Thane of Cawdor,” and “king hereafter.” They then promise Banquo that he will father kings, and they disappear. Ross and Angus arrive with news that the king has named Macbeth “Thane of Cawdor.” Macbeth contemplates killing Duncan to become king. Duncan demands and receives assurances that the former than of Cawdor has been executed. When Macbeth, Banquo, Ross, and Angus join Duncan, he offers thanks to
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in fact murder Duncan and becomes king. But it is not an easy throne to sit upon, for when his suspicious friend, Banquo, threatens his security, Macbeth fears his secret
destroy anyone who threatens his throne. He seeks out the witches once more and
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or left to chance “without (his) stir.”(I, iii, 149) Macbeth, urged on by his wife, does
Directorial Analysis, 2013.
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Duncan Malcolm Captain Lennox Ross Angus
doth unfix my hair and make (his) seated heart knock at (his) ribs…” (I, iii, 148-‐149)
madness and springing him into action once more, attempting the rest of the play to
The three witches plan to meet Macbeth.
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inevitable truth that may be brought on by murderous acts “whose horrid image
Banquo’s ghost haunts him, driving his guilt-‐stricken mind one step closer to
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another part of the witches prophecy does come to be, he accepts this to be the
exposed and murders Banquo. His momentarily peaceful reign faces a crisis when
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by even more abhorrent crimes.
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Duncan Malcolm Donalbain, Lennox Macbeth Banquo Ross Angus
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Resolution
When to meet? Where to meet? Whom to meet? The current Thane of Cawdor is a rebel to Duncan.
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After the battle, they will meet Macbeth on the heath.
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If the witches are correct and Macbeth will become king, then should he kill Duncan or simply do nothing and let it happen?
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Duncan orders the execution of the rebel thane of Cawdor and sends messengers to announce to Macbeth that he has been given Cawdor’s title Macbeth decides to think on it and talk to Banquo about the prophecies at another time.
With Malcolm named successor, how will Macbeth be king one day?
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Macbeth sets out to prepare for the royal visit. Macbeth is convinced that he can only become king by killing Duncan.
Date: July 2013
Theoretical
SCENIC Design Scenery Ground Plans
Arsenic and Old Lace, 2011
Fiddler On The Roof, 2012
Insert Macbeth renderings, etc....
Macbeth, 2013
S c e n i c D e s i g n Classes Paint technique, 2011.
Learning to draft, 2011.
White model, 2011.
Scenic painting, 2012.
Gold leafing, 2012.
Battery-operated candle, 2011.
Sculpting props, 2012.
P R O P S D e s i g n Classes
Theoretical
COSTUME
Design
Arsenic and Old Lace, 2011.
Fiddler On The Roof, 2012.
Costume Plots
Macbeth, 2013.
Fiddler On The Roof, 2012.
Costume Renderings
Macbeth, 2013.
A p p l i e d
COSTUME
Design
The Barstow School, March 2012
Costume Renderings
Production Photos
Sewing
& Patterning C l a s s e s
2011
Same pillow in my office at school.
Pillow project showing machine stiching, embroidery and use of fringe.
2012
Designing a Chicken.
Labeling pattern pieces.
Cutting out the fabric.
The finished bird.
Makeup Classes
Old Age 2011
Animal: Rooster, 2012
Theoretical
L i g h t Design
Hang and focus.
Fiddler On The Roof, 2012
Insert Macbeth light plot..... Macbeth Jenerick Theatre CHANNEL DIMMER
Macbeth, 2013
Designer: Bob Kohler June 2013
CHANNELS HOOK UP POSITION
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NOTES: WARM FRONT WARM FRONT WARM FRONT WARM FRONT WARM FRONT WARM FRONT WARM FRONT COOL FRONT COOL FRONT COOL FRONT COOL FRONT COOL FRONT COOL FRONT COOL FRONT COOL FRONT
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Theoretical
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Production:Arsenic and Old Lace Designer: Bob Kohler July 2011
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF THE JENERICK THEATRE, Utopia OR July 2012 Sound Design: BOB KOHLER
SOUND REINFORCEMENT PLAN
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Tevye Golde Tzeitel Motel Hodel Chava Perchick Shared*
Notes Hanging Hanging DSFR DSR DSL DSFL Hanging Hanging
Sound Design: Bob Kohler July 2012
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MACBETH
SOUND REINFORCEMENT PLAN The Scottish Play MACBETH INS
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THE JENERICK THEATRE, Proscenium Stage 2013 Sound Design: BOB KOHLER
First Witch Second Witch Third Witch Hecate Macbeth Lady Macbeth Banquo Macduff
Notes Hanging Hanging DSFR DSR DSL DSFL Hanging Hanging
SOURCE
Sound Design: Bob Kohler 2013 PATCH
Computer Computer Computer
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Purpose
Theatre: The Jenerick Theatre
Production: MACBETH
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Description
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I, i Opening Music and Battle Sounds Follow Opening Announcement…
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HOUSE LIGHTS GO TO HALF
…there to meet with Macbeth."
I, iii p. 13 Thunder with droning under scene
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I, iii p. 19 Quiet It gets quiet to signify reality.
Witches Exit
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I, iii p. 21 Accent chord Accent sound on the prophecy coming true
110 "Thane of Cawdor
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I, iii p. 25 Drumming and flourish This also serves as transistion into next scene
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I, iv p. 29 Drumming transition into next scene
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I, v p. 31 Accent chord Lady McB Lay it to thy heart and farewell. As she finishes the letter the music chord accents her thoughts
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I, v p. 33 Raven/crows Lady 33 to have thee crowned withal a Raven crows hoarsely to signal the messenger's entrance as she refers to later
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I, v p. 33 High drone Droning is spoky under her incantations…….
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I, v p. 35 drums and oboes Lady Transiton into the next scene as King Duncan enters with entourage.
86 Leave all the rest to me
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I, vi p. 39 Low drone End of scene
Duncan
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I, vii p 41 High drone This interrupts his speech as Lady Macbeth enters
Macbeth 28 And falls on th' other--
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I, vii p. 45 Night sounds End of scene, End of Act I
Macbeth 95 False face must hide what the false heart doth know
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II, I p. 49 crickets Follows from the end of Act I
Macbeth 175 Til then enough. ---Come, my friends.
end of scene
lady Come you spirits…. Ends on line: "to cry hold, hold.: ( 61)
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Sound Design: Bob Kohler October 2012 PATCH
Mic 1 Aaron Wireless 1 Mic 2 Harrison Wireless 2 Mic 3 Tori Wireless 3 Mic 4 Daria Wireless 4 Mic 5 Mitch Wireless 5 Mic 6 Ben Wireless 6 Mic 7 Izzy Wireless 7 Mic 8 Sydney Wireless 8 mic 9 Ramelle Wireless 9 Mic 10 Jay Wireless 10 mic 11 Ali Wireless 11 All channels Mic 12 Stephanie Wireless 12 patch to all Mic 13 Handheld 1 Wireless 13 outputs Mic 14 Handheld 2 Wireless 14 Computer Macbook ProComputer not used for this show Band 1 Piano Inst Mic 1 Band 2 Yamaha Key Keyboard in Band 3 Guitar Inst Mic 2 Band 4 Bass Inst Mic 3 Band 5 Drums Inst Mic 4 Band 6 Cello 1 Inst Mic 5 Band 7 Cello 2 Inst Mic 6 FX Name
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The sound design for GODSPELL utilized both handheld and ear-set wireless microphones,, along with a 7-piece live band.
Elective C L A S S
S T A G E Combat Summer 2011
Training starts with pool noodles!
Acting I and Acting II classes at The Barstow School now include a unit in stage combat.
Elective C L A S S
Puppetry Design Summer 2012 Finished! Laying out the Pattern. Using puppets in GODSPELL, 2012.
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Commencement Address May 20, 2012 The Barstow School Kansas City MO This is an artistic expression of mine outside of the classroom and outside of the theatre, yet directly related to and greatly influenced by both endeavors.