New Stage is a 2011 web series starring Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino as Angel Adonis, a hip-hop star and the lead judge on a reality television singing competition. Directed by Joshua David Evans and produced by YOBI.tv, the series follows Producer Frank Rossi (Dom Chizzoniti) as he works to placate his judges, Angel-A (Sorrentino), Lola Lathers (Ashley Gerke) and Rufus Middleton ( Ben Green ), cast and crew to ensure the show's success. Sorrentino is surrounded by winners of the YOBI.tv talent contests.
22-542: In the New Stage cast are YOBIAct winners Dom Chizzoniti and Ashley Gerke; YOBILaugh winners Ben Green, Albion Gray, and Kandyce Gabrielsen; YOBISing winners Mykell, Gregory Douglass , Meggan Archey, and Tebby Phyllise; and YOBIPics winner Abrey Adams. New Stage crew members include YOBIFilm winners David Kilgo, James Domroe, and Justin Patten; and YOBIPics winners Abrey Adams, Bruce Peerson, and Paul Blackburn. New Stage
44-440: A 50,000-square-foot (4,600 m ) athletics and wellness center featuring a convertible turf floor, a four-lane 200-meter indoor track, and a fitness center ; six playing fields ; nine tennis courts ; a boathouse for dry land training for the sailing and crew teams; an indoor rowing tank; and a climbing wall . In the performing arts, Brewster has an award-winning chorus, HOWL , which has performed at Carnegie Hall and
66-496: A drama group that produces musicals, operas and plays throughout the year. There is a chamber orchestra , a chorale , a wind ensemble and a jazz band , and dance instruction is available. An art center is home to ceramics , printmaking , drawing and painting classes. Multimedia and desktop publishing centers feature the latest computers, industry standard software, and video and digital equipment. The newly renovated Anderson Hall, designed by Scott Simons Architects , features
88-402: A falling out with Angel. Release date, 1 November 2011 A guest photographer joins the remaining five contestants for an exclusive behind-the-scenes photo shoot. The shoot becomes awkward when Angel and Lola are forced into proximity during the judges' photo session. Release date, 8 November 2011 The judges and producers hold a meeting to review audience feedback and marketing strategies for
110-458: A negative effect on his relationship with Lola. Release date, 18 October 2011 Contestants prepare for eliminations, and the talent competition picks up steam. Rufus has some unconventional promotional ideas, while Frank and James are focused on more serious business. Release date, 25 October 2011 The talent competition judges and producers celebrate the continued success of the show. Lola seeks comfort in her friendship with Rufus after she has
132-813: A number of Digital personal computers to Brewster. The computers were part of a new lab dedicated to Grace Murray Hopper , whose family had a summer house in Wolfeboro. The lab is called the Grace Murray Hopper Center for Computer Learning. Brewster has hosted the Great Waters Music Festival since 1995. This summer festival promotes live musical performances including choral , symphonic , folk , pops, jazz , Broadway , dance , and renowned vocal and instrumental artists. Celebrity performers have included Wynton Marsalis , Dave Brubeck , Arlo Guthrie , Chuck Mangione , and
154-412: A tense meeting when they confront several rumours that have been circling. Release date, 13 December 2011 The two remaining contestants have reached the final elimination round. The successful first season comes to a close, but it opens up several discussions regarding the future for the careers of Angel, Lola, Rufus, James, Frank, and Mykell. Release date, 20 December 2011 The New Stage soundtrack
176-412: Is $ 72,700. The current Head of School is Kristy Kerin. The school was founded in 1820 by local citizens as a "building for higher education". Originally called the "Wolfeboro & Tuftonboro Academy", in 1887 it was renamed "Brewster Free Academy" in honor of benefactor John Brewster. For sixty years it charged no tuition fee to local residents, and, from its inception until 1964, the school served as
198-489: Is openly gay, and some of his lyrics deal with queer themes. Brewster Academy Brewster Academy is a co-educational independent boarding school located on 80 acres (32 ha) in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire , United States. It occupies 0.5 miles (800 m) of shoreline along Lake Winnipesaukee . With around 350 students, it serves grades nine through twelve and post-graduates . The 2023 full boarding tuition
220-597: The Glenn Miller Orchestra . In 2020, Brewster's prep basketball team won their 7th National Prep Basketball Championship (2010; 2012; 2014; 2015; 2017; 2019; 2020). Twenty-one alumni have played in the NBA, including 10 who have been selected in the NBA draft since 2010. On July 1, 2021, Kristy Kerin became the 13th Head of School in Brewster's over 200-year history. Notably, she is the first female to hold
242-537: The amateur and professional levels. His roles included "Hero" in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum , alongside actor Topher Grace who played "Pseudolus", while attending Brewster Academy. Douglass is an independent musician with eight and a multitude of digital singles and music videos. Douglass has been compared to artists like Tori Amos , Jeff Buckley , Patty Griffin and Rufus Wainwright . Douglass
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#1732776306097264-800: The crew teams. Games are typically played on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a half day of classes on Wednesdays to accommodate games schedules. During games and during regular practices, an athletic trainer is available to help students. The teams are coached by members of faculty at all levels. Brewster competes in the following interscholastic sports: alpine skiing , baseball , basketball , cross country running , cross-country skiing , field hockey , ice hockey , lacrosse , crew , softball , sailing , snowboarding , soccer , and tennis . Intramural, recreational and instructional offerings include advanced strength training , dance , equestrianism , golf , outdoor skills, snow sports, tennis, ultimate Frisbee , x-fitness, and yoga . Athletic facilities include
286-525: The graduating class consisted of 60 local students, with 30 additional post-graduate students who boarded on campus. Many were there to increase their athletic prowess, and some, including Milt Morin who played in the NFL , had successful college and pro sports careers. The local students were then moved to Kingswood Regional High School in town and Brewster became a private boarding school. In 1985, Digital Equipment Corporation co-founder Ken Olsen donated
308-467: The only high school in Wolfeboro, as well as serving day students from neighboring towns. In 1946, the academy begin to charge a small tuition, and Wolfeboro at its town meeting in March 1947 voted to pay local students' tuition fees. During the immediate postwar years, it was a popular school with military veterans seeking to improve their credentials for a university education under the G.I. Bill . In 1963
330-539: The piano and guitar by age 14, and began writing his own original songs throughout junior high. While attending Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire , Douglass composed and recorded the material for his first two albums. On graduation day, the schools' Headmaster presented him with a music award and publicly announced that Douglass was the first student he would ever encourage not to go to college, advice that convinced him to immediately pursue music full-time. Douglass has also been involved in theatre work, both at
352-488: The position. Brewster Academy provides various afternoon sport programs, such as soccer, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, ice hockey, or tennis, with members of faculty coaching them. Brewster has a diverse selection of interscholastic sports along with recreational, intramural and instructional sports during the fall, winter and spring seasons. Among the interscholastic sports, Brewster fields varsity, junior varsity and co-ed teams, as well as eight- and four-person shells on
374-582: The set after an unexplained trip out-of-town. The top three contestants undergo extended rehearsals to prepare for their upcoming final performances. Release date, 29 November 2011 Frank holds a meeting with the show's top three finalists to discuss their future in the music business. Rufus takes extreme precaution to keep himself safe from a lurking stalker. Release date, 6 December 2011 Rufus looks to Angel's bodyguard, Sir Loin, to keep him safe from his stalker, Tabitha. The show's top three finalists face an elimination round. The judges and producers experience
396-496: The show's third judge, Lola. Release date, 4 October 2011 Rufus discovers a new side of himself when the Official Situation clothing line becomes a sponsor of New Stage . During music rehearsals for the show, the contestants prove to be a handful for the host, Mykell. Release date, 11 October 2011 Rufus is confused when he begins receiving unprompted attention from women on set. Angel's demanding work schedule has
418-427: The show. Frank and Kandy keep the five remaining contestants busy with an intense day of EPK filming. Release date, 15 November 2011 Rufus and James are pleased to learn that Rufus has become a hit with the show's fans, and their excitement don't go unnoticed by Angel. The remaining contestants face another elimination round. Release date, 22 November 2011 Angel receives more attention than usual when he returns to
440-580: The winner of New Stage as well as the winner of the June 2011 YOBISing Mini-Contest. English talent show creators Rufus and James get a wake-up call from Frank Rossi and hip-hop star Angel A. It appears that America has a different way of doing things. Release date, 27 September 2011 New Stage starts pre-production in East Lansing, MI. Uneasy with the changes, James tries to play by Frank's rules, while Rufus has his sights set on Angel's girlfriend and
462-470: Was filmed in early September 2011 at the Wharton Center on the campus of Michigan State University. The ending of the series was shot three different ways—once with each of the three featured musicians winning the New Stage competition—so that viewer votes could determine the ending of the series. As a result of those votes, Gregory Douglass edged out Meggan Archey and Tebby Phyllise, and was named
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#1732776306097484-498: Was released on 19 September 2011. Both volumes feature winners of the YOBISing contest and other musicians from the New Stage cast. Gregory Douglass Gregory Douglass (born December 19, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter. Douglass plays lead guitar and piano. Douglass was born and raised in rural Vermont , performing in musical theater and winning local talent shows in his early teens. He taught himself to play
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