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* * * * * * * * * * * * We're ringing in the New Year with a new home. TRU is happy to announce we've moved into an office suite (sweet!) in The Players Theatre on MacDougal Street. If it takes a Village to raise a company, now we've got Greenwich. That was on the top of my Christmas wish list last year, so how gratifying it is to report that Santa really delivered! Also on the list was more help and more funding. The former materialized in the form of Jill Mendelsohn Lam who ran our Mentoring Program, Jamie Davyous Owens and Mary De Rosa who administered our Musicals Series, Jessica McCoy who helped put together the Fall panels, and new additions to our office staff: Tiara Yong and Rebecca Nesvet, who join administrator Annie Burns and our editors Liz Burke and Rob Lester in keeping us going day to day. And thanks to John Simmons, Anne Dixon and Michelle Brandon, and all who contributed articles to the TRU Voice newsletter. Our funding wish was granted (so to speak) by The Friars National Association Foundation, as well as a much-needed technical fund grant from NYSCA, in addition to the two-year grant they gave us in 2005. Oh yeh, and remember Howie Blau? Now let's see if Santa brings us support, at long long last, from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. Along with the office space came a new theater space for our TRU Musicals Series: The Players Theatre itself, a landmark 199-seat house, daunting for us, since we have always been in 99-seat venues. And yet lo and behold! support flowed for all four of our musical presentations, and we darn near filled the house on all four nights. Along with the theater comes the support of owner Michael Sgouros and venue manager Saida. Congratulations on some successful marketing/producing to Joel & Phyllis Ehrlich (Friends Like These), Lisa Dozier and Matt Wolf (Hell Hole Honeys), Stephanie Rise and Jo Ann Cunningham (By the Numbers) and June Ospa and Daniel Neiden (Meester Amerika). And to an awesome lineup of panelists who generously gave of their time and knowledge: Pat Addiss, Jennifer Costello, Ken Davenport, Jack DePalma, Alexander Fraser, Pam Koslow, John LaRock, Jennifer Manocherian, Dan Markley, Linda Nelson, Lauren Stevens, Ricky Stevens, Kris Stewart, Jack Thomas, Larry Toppall, Ric Wanetik, Carl White and Cheryl Wiesenfeld. And thanks as always to Nadine Charlesen, this year's Volunteer of the Year, and her Kean College students who worked so hard doing tech and stage managing for the series. Who else? We officially thanked benefactor Howard Blau at a luncheon on November 12th, for endowing a new award for musical theater, but this level of support deserves to be acknowledged again. And thanks to everyone who came to the luncheon and made it the most successful benefit we've ever done. And those wonderul performers: Nancy Anderson, Gordon Stanley, Darren Ritchie, Neal Mayer, Traci Jai Edwards, Jana Robbins and Jane Summerhays! Personal thanks to Robert Zukerman and Susan Jonas, our guardian angels at NYSCA, and to our new friend at DCA Nellie Killian. Cheryl Wiesenfeld gets a second mention as another unsung hero of TRU, supporting us in meaningful and consistent ways, with a passionate belief in our mission and a particular interest in the scholarships we give to the Commercial Theater Institute. Did you know that Hal Hochhauser at Shakespeare Mailing generously donates our mailing services, and is an ongoing sponsor of our TRU Audition Event? We also thank Back Stage and Theatermania for sponsoring the TRU Audition in 2006, and fingers are crossed that they'll come on board again in 2007. Tal and Peter at Minuteman Press have always been true to their name, getting the TRU Voice newsletter printed in split-second turn-around time. And Bob Sickinger (former artistic director of Manhattan Theater Club back in the 60's) donates our phone service to us, and has every year since 1997. Check out his company at www.weanswer.com, and remember to support the people who support TRU. And where would I be without the love and support of my partner Gary Hughes? He was one of the founders of TRU, and our treasurer for nearly ten years. And though he has pulled away from running the organization, TRU is still run mostly from our apartment (the transition down to The Players Theatre will be gradual), and I couldn't do any of this without his patience and understanding. And for all his griping about how TRU has taken over my life, he single-handedly put together our holiday party last weekend, decorating every room with meticulous artistry, and cooking enough for the 100+ TRU members who celebrated the holiday with us. There could be no greater gift in my life. Perhaps I could take a moment to thank everyone who has supported Theater Resources Unlimited in 2006, to let every reader out there know that I am grateful for your interest, and hopeful that you will continue to use the Update to help each other, and to spread a feeling of community throughout our often-cold, seemingly indifferent business. And I would be grateful for your letters of appreciation, typed on letterhead and signed and mailed to the office here at 309 W. 104th Street, 1D, NYC NY 10025. If we have helped you in any significant way, I can use your letters to approach funders. E-mails don't work, but letters are tremendously helpful. * * * * * * * * * * * * Here's a nice Christmas present we got from one of the people in the TRU Mentorship program: a short letter about her experiences in the program. Perhaps it will inspire more of you to apply for a Mentorship. If interested, send a hard copy letter of interest to us describing your background and your interest in producing: Theater Resources Unlimited, TRU Mentorship, 309 W. 104th Street 1D, NYC NY 10025. A Mentee’s Toolkit I was told once that I had a great toolkit towards my aspirations of becoming a successful musical theater producer: I was raised in L.A. by “Old Hollywood” performer parents (i.e. I had a high tolerance for quirkiness), I was a trained classical pianist (i.e. musical directors didn’t scare me that much), I was a CPA specializing in the entertainment industry (i.e. a bean-counter with a broad perspective), I was a successful restaurateur (i.e. I learned how to get butts in seats for two hours each day and night in order to pay the rent). I had also twice raised money for creative enterprises, was a natural networker, and had a project to which I was passionately dedicated to developing. My toolkit was simply bursting! Ok, I didn’t yet have the technical knowledge, that is true. No matter! I moved to NY, completed the 14-week CTI program, read every book published on the subject of creating musicals, saw every show, and attended every panel, conference and festival. I even invested in a show or two. Broadway here I come! The truth is, there was still one thing lacking, actually two. The first was direct producing experience, which led to the second – direct access to the powers that be. Unfortunately for me, these were things I couldn’t buy, borrow, study for or re-gift. But then I joined TRU, and the very first newsletter I read referred to their producing Mentorship program. Now I realize being from L.A. might make me a tad more jaded than most, but I found it hard to believe that a living breathing seasoned producer I had never met was prepared to just give these things to me, and for the practically free price of my membership dues. In short, after a brief interview with the TRU folks, and a fun round of ‘matchmaking’ with some prospective Mentors, I officially began my Mentorship in September. I now have a wonderful Broadway (!) producer in my corner who to date has reviewed my project and gave honest, constructive and encouraging feedback, assesses (and reassesses) my game plan, helps me prioritize, gives me well needed reality checks, and urges me forward. In an environment that sometimes feels like a one-step-forward-three-steps-back process, I now feel that my toolkit truly runneth over. We would sure be grateful if more of you would take advantage of the TRU Deals! – Did you order the laughs? Zany Room Service delivers a 40% discount - extended through January! Click for the TRU Deals now! So what else is new? Go to the Grid, or click a category of interest: TRU Opportunities... TRU Link-Up.... Goods/Help Wanted .... Technically Speaking.... Goods/Services Offered... Space Patrol.... Living Situations.... Theater/Events ... Beyond the Boroughs ... Click here to return to top of page * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Nice things happen to TRU friends. R.K. Greene, who has produced more plays in the TRU Voices series than anyone - and has won our "Producer's Award" no less than twice - has taken a giant leap beyond staged readings. With his company The StoryLine Project LLC, he has been instrumental in moving the Peccadillo Theatre's smash hit production of the classic screwball farce Room Service to off-Broadway. This limited run garnered raves from the Times and other critics, and has won the praise of Hal Prince, no less, who sings its praises in The Daily News (click here to read the article). The show has been so successful that it has extended its limited run; and R.K. is offering TRU friends a great discount if you order before 12/31. Click for TRU Deals. Former TRU Board member Richard Skipper is going to Washington. He was invited by The National Theatre in Washington DC to bring his "Evening with Carol Channing" show back on January 29th, 2007 to celebrate Carol Channing's 86th Birthday! (The last time Richard performed there, he sold out BOTH shows!) TRU member and friend Linda Nelson tells us that her company Shotgun Productions started the 2006-2007 Season with a bang: a concert at The Schoenberg Center in Vienna, Austria! The evening featured music by Richard Strauss and Schoenberg of course. Always a woman of extremes, Linda and Shotgun are following this class evening with the ultimate lowbrow experience: Don't Hug Me... A Love Story with Singin' and Stuff at the NJ Repertory, a karaoke musical that's as hokey as Schoenberg is highbrow. But it's tremendously popular, and it has book and lyrics by Phil Olson, who was represented in the TRU Voices Series a few years back by a play called Life After Dad. We're pleased to report that a play from our 2005 TRU Voices Series has surfaced in a recent reading. Where the Rain Never Falls by two-time TRU Voices playwright and member Ric Siler had a reading earlier this week at the Abingdon Theatre.... And TRU playwright Monica Bauer (honorable mention in the 2006 TRU Voices Series) reminds us that opportunities come from unexpected places (just ask me about Altoona). The Nebraska Repertory Theater, a professional company attached to the University of Nebraska's Johnny Carson School of Theater, Film, and Television, will be developing her newest play, My Occasion of Sin. They will bring her out for a two week development period this March, then they will bring her out this July, for another rehearsal period culminating in a staged reading open to the public. If that goes well, there will be a full production in the 2008 season. Oh, Monica's from Nebraska, which might explain the surge of interest from the midwest. Congratulations to TRU friend and supporter Jan Koehler on celebrating her 30th year as a licensed massage therapist. Folks we've referred to her have all been very positive about her healing skills. 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Keep sending us your networking requests: that script, actor, prop or partner you're needing, an apartment you're subletting or whatever. How about some networking success stories that could inspire others? We also use this as a means of getting the word out about special free or reduced price events for members of this list.
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Our mind-reading skills are a little rusty. Thanks!
Most offers are free or discounted to paid members of Theater Resources Unlimited. To join TRU and take advantage of these special deals, contact us at TRUnltd@aol.com. Membership dues are now $50/yr (individual), $75/yr (group)! These postings are done as a free service for TRU members. Non-members may post their services for $10 for 2 weeks, or $25 if you'd like your posting to run for 2 weeks and then be moved to the Online Newsletter and remain for 6 months. Send your listing and a check to: Theater Resources Unlimited, 309 W. 104th Street - 1D, NYC NY 10025. Any questions? Any links not working? Let us know. Email us at TRUnltd@aol.com or call 212.714.7628.
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Dear TRU - ~ From the Editorial Page of The New York Sun, by Francis P. Church, September 21, 1897 There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child. I applaud you on all the work you do for this newsletter. I do find it hard to find some of the links – like the update link you mentioned. I think it’s my age. I'm certainly willing to know about anyone’s cabaret or theater appearance. Ya neva know. It’s always worth checking things out. It’s the internet part that takes me a lot of time. ~Bobbie H. At this Thanksgiving time, I am TRUly thankful for you and the time and effort you put into the organization and website. Your Thanksgiving sounds wonderful - a real family occasion. May everyone be so blessed. ~Janet Barnes Thanks for the mention in the Update!!! I still can't figure out HOW I got onto Jamie [deRoy]'s CD, but I'm thrilled to be on it. ~ Emily Bindiger Thanks for featuring two of our fabulous friends...Martin Denton (a saint) and Karen Eterovich (a bud)! Keep up the good work! ~The "gang" at Theater Ten Ten Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. I am happy your recent luncheon was a success. ~ David Conforte Many thanks (in keeping with the theme of the week) for making TRU possible, and for taking the time to send feedback to all writers - that's definitely more than most organizations will take the time to do! I look forward to the responses of the readers, and wish you the happiest of holidays. ~Reynaldi Lolong, Encore Theatre Company Click here to return to top of page |
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Somehow, not only for Christmas, But all the long year through,
The joy that you give to others, Is the joy that comes back to you.
And the more you spend in blessing, The poor and lonely and sad,
The more of your heart's possessing, Returns to you glad.
~ John Greenleaf Whittier
Seek not happiness too greedily, and be not fearful of unhappiness.
~ Lao-Tzu
The next meeting of Theater Resources Unlimited will be
Note earlier start times for 2007: Doors open at 7:00pm for networking and refreshments; panel starts promptly at 7:30pm. FREE for TRU members; $10 for non-members. The Players Theater Loft, 115 MacDougal Street (south of 3rd Street) WHAT PANEL TOPICS WOULD YOU LIKE US TO CONSIDER FOR THE FALL? |
NEW! LET YOUR TRU VOICE BE HEARD: SUBMISSIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
Producers and theater companies are invited to let Theater Resources Unlimited pay for a reading of a new play. (Writers, too.) We seek producer-driven projects for our Spring '07 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series, but we will do our best to find producers for writers that need one. We encourage a variety of full length works, from mainstream commercial to off-beat non-traditional. Must be at least 75 minutes, and whatever the length, you must present it in 90 minutes maximum. No musicals at this time; submissions for our musicals series will open in June. Readings are followed by an industry panel to help guide you to the next level of production. We expect to do the readings in our new home at The Players Theater on MacDougal Street. Submission deadline: 1/20/07 (with producer), 1/13/07 (without a producer). For application and guidelines, visit the TRU home page at www.truonline.org and click the links in the "2007 TRU Voices" section. You may also mail us an SASE requesting application/guidelines: Theater Resources Unlimited, TRU Voices, 309 W. 104th Street 1D, NYC NY 10025. Inquiries may be emailed to trunltd@aol.com
NEW! ADVERTISE IN THE 2007 TRU RESOURCE DIRECTORY!
If you have a service of interest to either producers or actors, list it in the TRU Directory. At least 50 theater companies will sit in on the end-of-March TRU Audition Event, and nearly 200 actors will be seen. And everyone will be given the TRU Directory. An additional 1500 will be distributed throughout the community. Last year's categories incldued acting a vocal coaches, classes, marketing and PR services, Health and Fitness, and much more. And it's a great place to advertise your theater company's upcoming show or season. For details, specs and rates for ads and line listings, email us at trunltd@aoil.com with the subect header "I'm a Resource!"
NEW! GIVE A BRONX CHEER AND BE GLAD YOU LIVE IN THE BRONX!
Individual grants for Bronxites only. Postmark (can’t be metered) Deadline 1/26. BRIO (Bronx Recognizes Its Own) Individual Artist Grant. Application and guidelines available. For artists (literary, media, performing, visual arts). 18th year. $2500 each. Winners must complete a one-time public service activity. Must reside in Bronx. Guidelines and application at http://www.bronxarts.org/art_grants_brio.asp
NEW! LINK UP WITH ARTSLINK IF LINKED WITH EUROPEAN ARTISTS.
Working with overseas artists overseeing projects together? Financial assistance to help ypou assist each other.
Deadline 1/16. 2007 ArtsLink Project Awards Available for projects in Central Europe, Russia and Eurasia, supporting U.S. artists, curators, presenters and arts organizations undertaking visual/ media arts projects in these countries. Must be working with an artist or organization there. Dance, music, theater included. Guidelines/application at http://www.communityarts.net/apinews/archivefiles/2006/11/2007_artslink_p.php
NEW! HERE IS WHERE IT’S AT FOR ARTIST SUPPORT.
You heard it HERE first (maybe): HERE Arts Center in downtown Manhattan offers multiple ongoing programs to assist new artists in developing their work, including a residency program and a supported artist program the supplies artists with performance space for a subsidized rate. Visit http://www.here.org/be/programs/ for more information.
SPECIAL BROADWAY PERFORMANCES FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED.
“TAP” into Special signed performances of Broadway & off-Broadway shows: http://www.tdf.org/tap/offerocsip.html is the webpage with all the dates of these nights set aside for sign language-added shows as well as Open Captioned Talking Hands. A program of TDF, Theatre Access Program (TAP). 11/18 at 2 pm (OC): Losing Louie .... 11/29 at 2 pm; 12/6 at 2 pm; 12/13 at 2 pm; 12/20 at 2 pm (all both OC/SL): Beauty & The Beast. 12/20 at 2pm & 8 pm (both OC): Butley.... 12/2 at 2 pm: The Little Dog Laughed.... 12/6 at 8 pm & 12/7 at 5 pm (both OC): Radio City Christmas Spectacular. More info, membership: contact tap@tdf.org; or call 212.221.1103 , TTY 212.719-4537; or download an application at TDF's Web site: www.tdf.org/tap.
Fractured Atlas provides services, resources, and support to liberate a nation of artists. From low-cost healthcare and event liability insurance, to production and fundraising workshops, to development grants and fiscal sponsorship, we supply critical tools for independent artists and arts organizations so they can focus on their creative responsibilities. By nurturing today's vital but underrepresented voices, we hope to play a role in fostering a dynamic and diverse cultural landscape of tomorrow. Call 212.277.8020, email support@fracturedatlas.org, and learn more about them at www.fracturedatlas.org.
Our friends at Back Stage want you to submit articles to their new "Talk Back" column. Why are you giving them the silent treatment? Don't you have something provocative or informative or unusual to say about this business we're in? They really, really want to hear from people in the industry who have some issue or idea that they feel strongly about. The column is about 650 words, and they will pay an honorarium if your article is selected for publication. When you're ready to Talk Back, email your column to Managing Editor David Sheward at: DSheward@backstage.com.
Accepting applications for aspiring producers who want to join our mentoring program this year. We have an interest in developing Producers of Color, but all are welcome. Send us a brief letter expressing your interest in being mentored, and telling us a little about your goals and/or experience as a producer. Mentorships are in three-month cycles, and the next opportunities will be July-September and October-December. Deadline for next cycle of mentorships: 1/12/07. Questions may be sent here to TRUnltd@aol.com.
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for details of the following (Click here for details.)
Buy three full priced tickets and the fourth is a nickel at United Stages!
Grants for Travel & Study - Jerome Foundation awards grants to artists and art administrators to support periods of travel for the purpose of study, exploration, and growth. Deadline: 02/02/07.
$1000-$10,000 Grants possible for Bay Area artists possible—must be living artists. Fleishhacker Foundation. Deadline to apply: 1/15/07.
Creative Development Grants are made to Fractured Atlas members who need funding for specific expenses relating to artistic exploration or training but not connected to any particular project.
New Initiative will serve individual NYC artists of color and provide them with grants towards the development of new work in all disciplines.
NYFA Current provides listings of upcoming grant, award, and residency deadlines culled from NYFA's database of opportunities for artists, NYFA Source.
Publicity photography for off & off-off B'way theater and dance, only $85/per assignment.... Website seeks to review little-known CDs... The New York Foundation for the Arts has launched the new NYFA Current, NYFA's free, national e-publication... The New York Sheet Music Society offers discounted membership to TRU members... Shakespeare Mailing is our mailing house of choice ...
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THE TRU LINK-UP
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Mail your packages early so the post office can lose them in time for Christmas.
- Johnny Carson
To perceive Christmas through its wrappings
becomes more difficult with every year.
~ E. B. White
Would you like us to list your website in our newsletter (and later have it as one of the links on our website)? Send us the URL and a short, intriguing lead-in blurb - here at trunltd@aol.com. If you want to reciprocate, let us know, and we'll send you our blurb and a link.
Find dozens of theater-relevant links at the TRU website. Plus ongoing services and offers. There's even a sign-in form to join us! The home page address: www.TRUonline.org Navigate around from there. And check out some great photos of past events and meetings.
NEW! Tune into the business at Podcast Everything Acting... In each episode you will hear tips and information from legitimate industry insiders: casting directors, agents, producers and directors will offer insights on pictures, resumes, auditions, reels, and what happens when you get the job. Get inspiration from real life audition stories – find out who got the part and how they got it! Go to http://www.everythingactingpodcast.com
NEW! Sign up for your FREE subscription to Stage Directions, the ONLY independently published journal devoted to technical theatre. From backstage to box office, STAGE DIRECTIONS is filled with the information you need to stay on top of the latest productions and how they were produced. Go to http://www.stage-directions.com/subscribe
NEW! Visit and join Europe's largest interactive online cultural community... new website and community dedicated to European arts and culture, is now live in five languages: English, French, German, Polish and Spanish. Everybody involved in the arts: artists, managers, curators, producers and directors - visit and make use of this dynamic and comprehensive new resource at LabforCulture.org,
Paulette Attie's new video at New York Hotlist is the first of a series , "Paulette Attie's New York." Check out a segment from a show at the Friars Club: http://newyorkhotlist.com/paulette-attie-sings-2
What's happening? Paulette Attie is at the scene, writing about events in the New York Monthly Herald and at http://newyorkhotlist.com/author/paulette
The Shakespeare Gallery aims to become the world’s largest collection of Shakespearean production photography… an invaluable resource for students researching Shakespeare, actors preparing for roles, and fans of Shakespeare’s plays. The online database is completely free to browse - simply click on the plays that you're interested in learning more about! Get thee to www.shakespearegallery.org.
The Xoregos Performing Company specializes in arcane classical/new plays and dances. It has premiered plays by Oscar Wilde (2004), Jean Cocteau and Rene Magritte (2005) and Ade Ademola (2006). Currently preparing a program of Art Nouveau works including a forgotten play written by Sarah Bernhardt for 2007, and a dance tribute to Loie Fuller. Visit Xoregos.com.
Hollywood Futures showcases video interviews with various Hollywood celebrities, studio executives, and other high profile guests that give free advice on how to create a successful career in the cutthroat industry. Get the lowdown at http://www.hollywoodfutures.org
Find out more about the guy who writes and edits this newsletter ... my bio, play listing, discography of CD's and how to get 'em, and some nice photos at www.bobost.com.
WHERE ARE ALL THE MISSING LINKS? Well, we've moved all of the links to a permanent LINKS SITE at www.truonline.org/links.htm:
Private collection of sheet music, books and costumes... click with the multi-media Art House Productions ... tune into The Riant TV (TRTV) blog... Take a journey to Dobdinob a new family musical... Something at the South Street Seaport isn't fishy... Tired of chanting for success? How about Channing for success?... Say shalom to Shlomoh Sherman, actor and comic. And poet, no less... The UK Theatre Network provides news, reviews, interviews, tickets and opportunities for people working in the world of theatre... Take the time to learn more about those Timeless Divas!... Shadowland is the only non-profit, professional theatre company in Ulster County... Tune into The Tony and Shlomoh Show, a crazy cable tv show... Need an outside eye on your new musical? Elizabeth Lucas!... Website for international artists: database of international theater festivals... Dances created for video are featured on Mimi Garrard's web site... Low cost rentals of display and camera technology available nationwide... A new website has just Bloomed ... Wing it on the web: view ATW interviews with theater greats... Will nothing stop this woman? Elisa DeCarlo has her own website... The Film Budgeting Group... X-treme Art for the X-treme border-crosser... Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA)... The Actors Theatre Workshop (ATW) is an award winning non-profit theatre and community center... Audio and Video services, with special rates for TRU readers... Walk the streets of the Great White Way... Susan L. Schulman/Publicity has a new website ... Songs from the Cafe Escargot ... Meet passionate singer Paulette Attie... Gilgamesh Theatre Company ... United Stages' goal is to raise the public profile of Off-Off Broadway and small venue performance ... Over the river, across the bridge (GW) to Leonia, NJ you go... Center Stage Community Playhouse, the oldest community theater in the Bronx... InTouch Theatre Productions ...Check out Rich Orloff's trio of one-act comedies, Incredible Sex... The Russian American Cultural Center (RACC)... In an extraordinary city, why would you want an ordinary tour guide... Cheryl King's "not a nice girl" ... Director, actress and certified teacher Julie Jensen... Expand your horizons: get the latest on Broad Horizons... Morning Glory Productions... Satirical, topical singer/songwriter Rachel Stone... Dramatic opportunity: plays by Robin Rice Lichtig... cabaret diva Vickie Phillips ... the fresh, fun and fabulous Decibelles ... The Field's new website GoTour... This Streetlight is shining ... award winning Simon Studio is celebrating their 25th anniversary... Spoon Theater celebrates the collaborative spirit... The Field's new website GoTour... Golden Fleece Ltd., The Composers' Chamber Theatre... go to our permanent LINKS SITE
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Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall,
the genial flame of charity in the heart.
- Washington Irving
To have joy one must share it. Happiness was born a twin.
~ Lord Byron
Happiness is a continuation of happenings which are not resisted.
~ Deepak Chopra
NEW! TOP NY PRODUCER SEEKS INTERNS!
The Producer/Creator of the award-winning shows Altar Boyz & The Awesome 80s Prom as well as the upcoming My First Time Off-Broadway and Somewhere in Time on Broadway is seeking full-time and part-time office interns for immediate hire for Spring 2007 semester with possible extension. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in commercial theatre under the guidance of experienced professionals. Former interns have moved on to full time salaried positions at Davenport Theatrical. Seeking: Office Intern: 20-40 hrs/wk. Assist in day to day office functions as well as marketing projects. Stipend available. Please send a resume and cover letter, to Jamie Lynn Ballard by email at jamielynn@davenporttheatrical.com
NEW! INTERN FOR TOURING COMPANY!
The Road Company, a theatrical booking agency based in New York City is currently holding interviews for a full-time intern. Clients include WICKED, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, DOUBT, ALTAR BOYZ and DAVID COPPERFIELD, Ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, computer-literate, comfortable with working in Excel, and have an interest in theater finance. Prior experience in any area of the performing arts a plus.Responsibilities include: Assisting with daily sales wraps, internet research projects, organizing contracts, tour routing, attending readings, sending press kit mailings, assisting on phones, filing and light errands. A TRC internship is a great start towards learning the nuts and bolts of the theater touring industry, as well as many other aspects of the business side of commercial theater. Perks include free theater tickets when available and the invaluable opportunity to make contacts in the business. Candidate will also have the benefit of meeting with TRC’s associates to learn about what they do and receive employment advice and references. Hours to be determined, full time preferred, or part-time. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10AM to 6PM ONLY. No evenings required. Casual dress code and a fun working environment. School credit –OR- stipend available. Visit www.theroadcompany.com and go to the intern section for more information. Mail resume and cover letter to: The Road Company, Attn: Intern, 165 West 46th Street, Suite 1101, New York, NY 10036 or email job@theroadcompany.com; or fax 212.302.5374.
NEW! HELP WINGS FLY HIGHER!
The popular Wings Theatre in the Village needs: electric clothes dryer, large capacity vacuum cleaner, refrigerator, hot water heater and upholstered theater seats. Vacuum should be a Shop-Vac type, refrigerator is for concession stand, and heater is small point-of-use type. And they need 4-8 seats. If you have access to any of these items, shoot an email to development director LinDel Sandlin at lindel@lindelsandlin.com or call 646.207.0753.
NEW! PHARE PLAY SHOWS NEED DIRECTORS PHARELY SOON.
One-act plays done 1/31-2/4 by Phare Play Productions interviewing Sat 1/9. One-act dark comedies by L.A. playwright Brad Jennings. E-mail resume and availability to blake@phareplay.com. Rehearsals leading to performance times 8 pm, plus 3 pm weekend matinees (no Sunday eve) Actor callbacks, all non-Equity, are 1/5&6, 11 am- 6 pm. See www.phareplay.com for more on company and its other shows coming up. All at Producers' Club Theatres, 358 W. 44 St.
NEW! CAN YOU MANAGE 6 MONTHS TO HELP MANAGE A THEATER?
Production Coordinator for NYC’s Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre has non-artistic authority kind of job, Jan thru June. $14000. Must be computer literate, have managerial skills, accurate in handling details. Spanish not necessary. Theater skills and flexibility necessary. Must think and act quickly, occasional physical labor. Resumes: Allen Davis III. prtt@prtt.org or Fax: 212.307.6769.
NEW! F.Y.I.: MUST KNOW C.M.S. FOR T.C.G. /APPLY A.S.A.P.
Managing editor job for theater book publisher. Minimum of 4 years book editorial/production experience, to assist in publication of 20 titles per year. Excellent proofreading and copyediting skills, an in-depth knowledge of CMS, excellent organizational skills, and database/computer skills are all a must. Interest in theater is helpful (oh, that!!). Send/fax/e-mail resumé to: TCG, Book Editor Position, 520 8th Ave., 24th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Fax: 212.609.5901. Email jobs@tcg.org. No phone calls. EOE (12/9)
NEW! STAR PLAYER TO HEAD THEATER AT FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.
Leading school needs new leader. Director of the Theatre Program (Lincoln Center campus) offering training in acting, directing, playwriting, design and production. Info on school at www.fordham.edu/theatre. Must have a national reputation acquired over the course of a working career in the theatre, including teaching theater on the college level, administering complex academic and artistic program. Send letter of intent, C.V. and contact info of three references to: Theatre Program Director Search; Fordham Collegeat Lincoln Center; Lowenstein 821, 113 W. 60 St.; New York, NY 10023. Applications reviewed as of 1/15/07.
NEW! INTERNS FOR INTERNAL WORKINGS AT KID THEATER.
Looking for that? Tada! Your wish is their command. TADA Theater for youth. 23rd season for Manhattan company finds them needing interns in Development & Marketing, Education, Administrative Assistance, Literary, Production. Detail-oriented, organized people with computer skills and ability to work with youth and adults. Send cover letter and resume to: Joshua Poole by e-mail: jpoole@tadatheater.com. More info at: www.tadatheater.com.
NEW! EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLICATIONS.
Fill a Phil-harmonic job: Part-time proofreading, program notes, playbills, profiles, press releases. Researching and writing repertoire descriptions, bios, getting photos, maintaining files. 21 hours per week, $20 per hour. E-mail Madeline Rogers at NY Philharmonic: rogersm@nyphil.org. [12/8]
NEW! “KEY” ROLE FOR PIANIST IN 1/18 CABARET SHOW.
Pay: $120. Two rehearsals. Only 5 songs (the rest of the show is comedy). Must be versatile. Performance at Don’t Tell Mama’s, W. 46 St. Contact Evan at two.turtles@gmail.com.
NEW! IMMEDIATE MEDIUM HAS IMMEDIATE NEED FOR INTERNS.
Things Are Going To Change, I Can Feel It is their absurdist multi-media, work-in progress piece; help them feel it change. Stewardess who becomes the president of the USA. At the Tank in Tribeca performed 1/19 & 1/21, interns needed now. Assist with scheduling, publicity, technical requirements throughout rehearsal/production process with Christmastime break. May also be involved in future production. More info on company and its style at website, www.immediatemedium.org. Contact Liz Vacco at lizvacco@hotmail.com or at 646.526.4523.
NEW! DRESS FOR SUCCESS AS A WARDROBE SUPERVISOR.
For family shows at American Girl Theatre. Duties include staff supervision, budget; work with vendors, wig style, costume maintenance/ cleaning, fittings. Must be familiar with costume construction and history. Schedule varies based on school vacations: weekends/weekdays/evenings. Send resume by e-mail to melissa.chacon@americangirl.com or fax: 212.644.5760
NEW! CO-DIRECTOR TO COLLABORATE AND CO-OPERATE
Free thinking, creative type sought. Playwright/director applying for development program looking for collaborator. Looking for someone with a spirit for contemporary, social issues: "out-of-the-box" thinking all the way. Multi-disciplinary piece, a tug of war between morality and the consequences of choice. E-mail for more info: appleassets3@yahoo.com
NEW! 1 DIRECTOR, 1 CHOREOGRAPHER FOR 1-WOMAN SHOW.
Revamping show done in L.A. The show has stand-up comedy, original songs, dance and video. Not to be avant-garde. Must be familiar with styles of Sandra Bernhard, Kathy Griffin, Sarah Silverman, The Dan Band, old school Broadway musicals, Fosse, pop culture, parodies. Submit resume and short paragraph stating why you're well suited. Experienced directors only, no undergraduates. Contact danigirlprods@mac.com
NEW! CASTING FOR A CASTING INTERN.
Start immediately or sooner, if possible. Full-time or part-time. School credit arranged. Organized person with sense of humor. Projects include Broadway. Work on reviewing actor submissions, office data base/ files, correspondence. Related prior experience a plus. E-mail cover letter, resume, and availability to Daryl Eisenberg at Stanczyk Cherpakov Casting at daryl@sccasting.com. Put “Casting Internship” in subject line.
NEW! LATINO FESTIVAL GM!
Festival General Manager for Latino International Theater Festival of NY: TeatroStageFest spotlighting theater from NY, Latin America, and Spain. From 4/30-5/13, 2007, TeatroStageFest features 6-8 local and international productions, panels, cabaret, and youth award. Hands-on Festival GM begins Jan '07. Duties include: budgeting, artist/venue contract review; coordinate international travel; hiring/supervising paid/volunteer staff; running Opening Night; ticketing; managing festival payables/deliverables; cash flow. Required: Significant arts management and/or producing experience, preferably festivals or large-scale events; passion for performing arts, managing/running multiple projects, detail-oriented. Prefer bilingual.
Resume/cover letter: info@TeatroStageFest.org or LITF/NY, P.O. Box 158, New York, NY 10018. Contact Emily Erstling at emily@teatrostagefest.org
NEW! NEAT HOUSE MANAGER FOR MESSY SHOW!
House Manager needed for Blue Man Group. Candidates should be able to maintain good customer relations, have a pleasant personality and strong leadership skills. Primary responsibilities include Managing the Front of House Department: scheduling, hiring, training, and evaluating staff members; as well as overseeing departmental objectives and goals. Show responsibilities include coordinating the opening and closing of the house with the Box Office and Stage Manager, monitoring and maintaining audience comfort and overall audience control; assisting with patron emergencies, completing and distributing Front of House Performance Reports, Audience Accident Reports, coordinate, train and supervise volunteer ushers and ensure patron safety as defined by NY City Fire Code regulations. Required to work an 8 show minimum, and attend all mandatory meetings. All House Managers at the Astor Place Theatre need to pass the Fire Guard certificate of fitness as required by NY City Fire Code regulations. This is a full time position with benefits. Interested Candidates please fax resume and cover letter attn: Company Manager, at 212.260.4023.
NEW! DESIGNERS AND TECH FOR IRISH REP!
Designers, Stage Managers, and Production Staff - The Irish Repertory Theatre is seeking letters of interest and resumes. This is a general request creating a pool of talent from which to contact for upcoming projects, as needed. The Irish Repertory Theatre produces year-round under an AEA LOA or Off Broadway Agreement. The only year-round Off Broadway theatre company in the United States devoted to bringing Irish and Irish American works to the stage. Recognized with a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Body of Work, and a special Drama Desk Award for Excellence in Presenting Distinguished Irish Drama, The Irish Rep celebrates the very best in Irish theatre from the masters to the new generation of Irish writers who are transforming the stage. Email cover letter indicating interests and qualifications, resume, references to jobs@irishrep.org. No phone calls, please. Address correspondence to Patrick Kelsey, Managing Director, The Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011.
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Interest in performing arts marketing / publishing for United Stages. Hard-working, high-energy people for jobs located in Woodside, Queens, plus some/much work from home possible. Involves cold calling and e-mailing.
Artistic Director of Hudson River Repertory seeks Producing Director to manage productions and oversee publicity. An opportunity to partner, build a company that performs in Westchester and Manhattan.
The Department of Drama, Undergraduate, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU seeks an accomplished, visionary Chair to lead our uniquely structured Bachelor of Fine Arts program beginning in Fall, 2007. Please send applications prior to 1/16/07
Recruiter for NYC area temp and perm jobs, at a new agency, and she needs to build up her database of candidates.
The Church Street Cafe, 1707 Church Streetin Nashvville is now booking entertainers and events of all kinds. Singers, comedians, poets, actors, playwrights, filmmakers and musicians are encouraged to visit the cafe and check out the space.
Growing East Village Metropolitan Playhouse with volunteer staff needs more. Internships available...
Producer/Author is looking to hire a P/T Personal Administrative Assistant as an Independent Contractor for 2-4 hours a week & as needed to help primarily with clerical/administrative tasks, ongoing marketing/publicity campaign...
Young Playwrights Inc. is looking for theater professionals to read and evaluate plays submitted to the 2007 Young Playwrights Festival National Playwriting Competition...
Amas... Multi-Cultural Theatre Has Multi-Faceted Job Openings. Administrative Associate, Graphic Designer, Administrative Assistant (School), Internships.
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REACHING OUT
The Supreme Court has ruled that
they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C.
This wasn't for any religious reasons.
They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin.
~ Jay Leno
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed.
Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute
with love, grace, and gratitude.
~ Denis Waitley
NEW! PART-TIME JOB IS PARADISE---WELL, AT PARADISE ANYWAY.
General Manager, New Paradise Laboratories begins mid-December. Obie-award winning theatre company has responsibilities of office management, light bookkeeping, other areas of running small theatre company. Cover letter & resume to Elyssa Phillips at info@newparadiselaboratories.org
NEW! SHOW SOME INITIATIVE IN PHILLY!
The Philadelphia Theatre Initiative 2007 Project - see Guidelines and application forms at www.philadelphiatheatreinitiative.org. Submit your letter of intent by 1/26 and apply by 3/16. Program staff will be conducting informational meetings - so be there! Meetings for Theatre Companies and Arts Presenters: 1/9, 9-10.30am, 1/17, 4.30-6.30pm; for independent artists: 1/11, 9-10.30am, 1/16, 4.30-6pm, all at the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, 1608 Walnut Street, 18th Floor. Reservations are essential. Contact fgardner@pcah.us or (267) 350-4940.
NEW! GIVE IT THE OLD COLLEGE TRY:
Teaching theater in Reno, Nevada. Mid-career teacher, scholar, director. Full time, 9-month school year. Tenure track. Teach all levels of theater courses; emphasis on acting, directing, and playwriting or area of expertise. Must have 5 years similar previous experience. Direct 1 or 2 shows per year, optional summer production for extra pay. Also advising/ committee work required. Must have PhD or MFA in theatre. Contact Sue Klemp by phone 775.784.6541 or Neileen Dashiell at 775.784.6839 or fax: 775.784.1175. Email: nmd@unr.edu. Websites for more info: http://www.unr.edu/cla/spth and http://www.unr.edu/nevadarep/. (Apply online using application there) Send letter, c.v., list of recent shows directed, 3 references with full contact info. (12/8)
NEW! JOB DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE. (CALIF.)
Arts & Culture manager. Promote the arts for all ages. Develop new venues and outlets. Salary: $96,120 - $122,700. Call: 951.826.5808. See webpage: www.riversideca.gov/human/jobline Write: Amy Haug, 3780 Market St., Riverside, CA 92501 or fax: 951.826.5943 or e-mail: AHaug@riversideca.gov. [12/8]
NEW! HERE’S THE MAINE THING: GUEST ARTIST NEEDED.
Popular biomechanics. If you know what it is, teach it for a year, starting 9/1/07. Teach one fall semester course and direct a mainstage production in Jan/Feb based on theories of Vsevolod Meyerhold. Must have a PhD or MFA in Drama, Theater, or Performance Studies or demonstrated professional experience that includes previous biomechanics work. Send letter, CV, statement of teaching interests, possible production titles, 3 or more letters of recommendation to: Adjunct Professor Christine Wentzel, Chair, Dept. of Theater and Dance, Colby College, 4520 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901. More info on college at www.colby.edu. (12/9)
NEW! INTERNS COULD BE LUCKY IN KENTUCKY.
Actors Theatre Dramaturgy/ Literary Management Training. August thru June and summer-only. Work with literary staff: New Play Program and productions. Help screen plays, work on contest and playwriting workshops, publishing projects, research, writing. Submit resume, a 1-page statement of purpose, 2 letters of recommendation and a 5-10 page critical writing sample. Deadline to apply: 3/1. Contact Julie Dubiner, Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202-4218. Questions? Call her at 502.584.1265 or e-mail jfdubiner@actorstheatre.org.
NEW! WORK FOR MICKEY MOUSE IN CALIFORNIA.
Creative development coordinator for Disney Creative Entertainment. Serves as primary creative support role. Research (both project-specific and related in general to theater and entertainment). Archiving/ maintaining script library. Provide written coverage of live shows, outreach, follow-through on treatments are among many duties. Some travel required. Must have experience in a wide variety of creative idioms/mediums, especially musical theater, dance and/or visually based work with mass appeal. Strong, proven, documented team experience in dramaturgy, directing, writing, creative development. Must have working knowledge of NY/LA theater. Computer (esp. Microsoft Word),organizational, written, verbal,interpersonal, presentation skills all must be strong. E-mail resume to: wdi.resumes@disney.com with Job AS-70183729 in subject line. (12/9)
NEW! MUSIC DIRECTOR'S KEY POSITION IN KEY WEST. FREE HOUSING.
Florida gig with musical Five Course Love screwball musical comedy, beginning of Jan. thru beginning of March. Must send resume by e-mail to director Moritz von Stuelpnagel: moritzvs@hotmail.com for this job at Red Barn Theatre. Fee for housing and transportaion. See www.fivecourselove.com for description of show. Lead 3-piece band and play in it. Theatre info at www.redbarntheatre.org
NEW! CARNEGIE MELLON PROFESSES TO NEED A PROFESSOR.
Dramatic literature---read all about it. Conservatory training. Teach grad/undergrad theater history/citicism. Begin in August; apply by 1/31. Advanced degree in relevant field and established publication record, solid teaching experience. Preferred specialty in minority or non-Western performance traditions. Letter of application, complete vita and three references sent to: Elizabeth Bradley, Chair, Drama Lit Search, CMU School of Drama, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
NEW! MUSIC TO YOUR EARS?
Synthesizer/keyboardist needed for band into fusion, progressive rock, fusion for recording and rehearsals. Be able to sight read and improvise. Total time commitment 20 hours. Flat buyout fee. Call or e-mail At Hand Productions: Andrew@AtHandProductions.com or 267.981.5461.
NEW! PHILLY HAS PAID DIRECTOR’S JOB TO PHILL.
Straw Flower blooms in the spring. Straw Flower Productions is seeking a director for spring (runs 3/22-4/7) production of The Domestication of Women: A Housewares Party in Two Acts, comedy, at Walnut Street Theatre, studio 5. Resume and references to Straw Flower, 2530 S. 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19145 or email info@strawflower.org (may also request script sample by e-mail) . Description of play at www.strawflower.org.
NEW! NON-TECHS FOR TEX THEATRE.
New Houston urban theatre company wants actors, playwrights, directors. All ethnicities. Submit headshot and resume to houstonurbantheatre@yahoo.com (Put your field of interest in subject line). Company is dedicated to creation of new works, based on building connections between contemporary theatre arts and Houston's diverse multi-ethnic community.
NEW! MOVE UPSTAGE – MOVE UPSTATE.
Syracuse producing artistic director. University theater program needs leader to integrate academic and professional theater units’ common artistic vision. Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University. Activist cultural program for community. Must have experience to attract staff, stage director with administrative background. See www.mcaonline.com for full details on job and how to apply. (12/1)
NEW! O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM – THEATER APPRENTICES
Special programs begin soon. Full details at www.touchstone.org Touchstone seeks actors, stage managers and technicians for apprentices. 9 month season. Focus: Creating Original Work in Ensemble Theatre in Bethlehem, PA and touring. Classes and performance. Monthly stipend. E-mail: max@touchstone.org. Snail mail: Liz Wheeler, Touchstone, 321 E. 4 St., Bethlehem , PA 18015. (11/18)
NEW! THE BARD OF STRATFORD-ON-PITTSBURGH.
Shakespeare in the schools needs teaching artist, beginning 9/1. Must apply by 1/15. Lecturer and Director with educational, administrative, artistic qualifications. Application details and full info at www.play.pitt.edu. University of Pittsburgh is the employer.
NEW! ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE AND NEEDS ADMINISTRATION.
Shakespeare programs’ newly created jobs at Univ. of Notre Dame. Executive Director, Director of Audience Development, Company Manager. Programs feature actors from London, a touring company, Summer Shakespeare, and an Equity theater in residence. 1. Executive director (apply by 1/31) should be arts management professional (non-profit staff/board management, planning, budgeting) to work with to develop increased stature. 2. Audience Development job (Apply by 1/15) Arts management professional will experience managing time and marketing and knowledge of the performing arts and academic communities. 3. Company Manager (Apply by 1/15) should be personable, computer literate and detail-oriented arts management professional to oversee day-to-day budget operations and act as liaison with artists. Prefer experience with financial record keeping and/or accounting. For all these jobs, visit http://www.nd.edu/~aftls and http://shakespeare.nd.edu. to apply online.
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American Repertory Ballet, New Jersey's leading dance organization seeks Production Manager.
Administration situation overseeing over in Westchester. Supervise artist residencies helping human service agencies improve their effectiveness in teaching/social programs via the arts.
Managing editor needed at Harvard. Weekly publications works with all staff. Also: editors and journalism specialists needed for two journals related to African and African-American scholarly issues, news, culture essays, etc. Assign and supervise writing.
Educational Coordinator needed. Staffing office functions of the Education Department at major performing arts center at college in Purchase, NY.
Lesbian & Gay “Queer Studies Program” has full-time 2-year position. Teach 2 courses each semester any area of Lesbian/Gay/Queer Studies plus academic advising, help with lectures, conferences. Deadline 1/5.
Opening at Carnegie Mellon University School Of Drama for Assistant/Associate Professor, fall 2007. Teach Theatre History and Criticism (grad & undergrad), help develop Dramaturgy BFA Program.
Dramaturg needed in Texas! Must have degree in dramatic literature, dramaturgy, or similar discipline, excellent writing and communication skills, and experience working in a literary capacity at a professional theatre. Alley Theatre, Houston TX.
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CASTING ABOUT!
THE 12 DAYS OF CAST-MAS
On the twelfth day of Cast-mas my agent got for me
12 TV pilots,
11 indies shooting,
10 Law and Orders,
9 shows a-touring,
8 mini-contracts,
7 SAG commercials,
6 workshop readings,
5 E - P - A's!
4 under-fives,
3 callbacks,
2 overdubs,
and a bit part on cable TV!
~Bob Ost
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NEW! REPLACEMENTS FOR NEW TENNESSEE WILLIAMS PLAY
The Thirteenth Street Theater Repertory needs M/F, 20s & 60s, non-union, no pay for A Tennessee Williams New York Premier and Benefit Production to Save The 13th St Repertory! Back by Popular Demand from its sold out run: Pieces of Paradise, 4 selections from Mr Paradise, the newly discovered one-act plays of Tennessee Williams. Casting replacements for The Municipal Abbatoir. In a Kafkaesque world, a clerk has been condemned for unclear reasons. Meeting up with a young revolutionary he is offered a chance to strike out for history. Seeking: The young man: 20s, true believer, willing to sacrifice himself for his revolutionary beliefs, rough around the edges. Mister Paradise: A young woman goes to pay homage to a forgotten poet and bring him to the world’s attention, but in that world which is thrilled by weapons of destruction, he is not willing to be rediscovered yet. Seeking: Young woman, 20’s, Ivy League college, a purity and loneliness that is genuine: Mr. Paradise: 60’s, so bitter at the world that has turned his back on his work. The Open Run will be on Mondays and Tuesdays starting on 1/22. Send or drop off H/R immediately to: Att: Mister Paradise Redux, Thirteenth Street Theater Repertory, 50 West 13st., N.Y.C. 10011. Casting starting on 12/27, 12/28. Copies for actors to look at will be available at the theater in the next day or so.
NEW! NEW EXIT STRATEGY NEEDS MALE/FEMALE ACTORS!
Non-union Male/Female actors needed for one act based on Sartre's No Exit: Other People, a one act about a young couple who have relationship problems and decide to go home with a woman they meet in a bar. The show explores identity, neuroses and sexuality. Is hell really other people, or just ourselves? Casting dates to be determined and by appointment only. Performances will be 2/1, 3 and 2/8-10. Seeking: Greg: Caucasian male, mid-20's. He is intelligent and charming but a bit generic. He's frustrated with his relationship but wants to be a "good guy." Krista: Caucasian female late 20's-early 30's, blonde hair. A struggling actress, overtly sexual. Must simultaneously embody corn-fed and blonde bombshell/pin up appeal. Vulnerable and insecure beneath her sexiness. Please send resume/headshot via email to Joyce Wu at joycew@gmail.com Performed at Wow Cafe Theater.
NEW! CASTING FOR ROMEO & JULIET!
Genesis Repertory is casting for its Season VII opener: Romeo & Juliet. The production will be set in the Middle East and will run weekends at Genesis' new Queens location, GenesisAstoria, from 3/22-4/15. The production will be under the Showcase Code (approval pending) and the theatre is 15 minutes from midtown by train. It is also between the Queensborough and the Tri-borough bridges so driving is convenient as well. All parts are open and multi-racial casting is obviously encouraged. Please e-mail picture/resume to: J Michaels at genesisastoria@gmail.com Please put "Romeo & Juliet" in the subject line. Or send hard copy to: J Michaels/GenesisAstoria, 23-23 30th Avenue, Second Floor, Astoria, NY 11102.
NEW! MESO-AMERICAN ACTOR NEEDED FOR ONE-ACT!
Jasmine Rivera (dir.) and Mark10 Productions is casting the role of The Jaguar in the premier one-act play The Bones by playwright Guadalupe Flores for the TSI/Playtime Series. Rehearsals are in early January, with run on 1/12-13 (with possible extended run). THE JAGUAR GOD -- Fierce Meso-American god. Looking for a male actor with great presence and physical ability to convey the character's dangerous predatory personality and anger. All types welcome. Auditions are on Friday 12/29 at 6:30PM to 9PM at the Theatre Studio, Inc. located at 123 East 24th Street, between Park and Lex. Please submit your headshot/resume to jasmine.rivera@gmail.com to reserve your appointment. Please prepare a 2 minute monologue and bring a headshot/resume.
NEW! THEATREWORKS HAS GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Theatreworks USA is casting M/F, non-union, pay for Nat’l tour of Great Expectations. Pip is an orphan, alone in the world. Then his path crosses with that of an escaped convict, and his life is never the same again. All characters will speak in English accents. All actors will also be signed as ASMs. Some states this show will tour: NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, IL, WI, GA, FL, KY, RI. Rehearsal dates: 1/13-1/26; Performing: 1/27-5/6. This Is For The First National Tour, Equity TYA Tier 2 Contract; $455 Weekly, $53 Per Diem. Seeking: Pip: 20s, orphan, passionate, romantic, and somewhat unrealistic at heart; Estella: 20s, taught to break men's hearts, also plays Mrs. Joe, Pip's sister, loud; Miss Havisham: 30s-60s, very rich and grim, eerie, dynamic, and eccentric. Submit H/R to: Robin D. Carus, Theatreworks/ USA, 151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor, NYC 10001
NEW! IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
New musical Revue is casting funny singing M/F, 20s, non-union, pay. Performers along the lines of Saturday Night Live or Forbidden Broadway. All must sing and move well and have a flair for comedy. All should prepare a contemporary musical theatre or pop song, plus a comic song. Sides will be provided. All Actors Must Sing. Seeking: Female #1: Mezzo/Belt, among other role plays a yappy dog that can talk; Male: #1, 20's, Quirky juvenile. High Baritone/Tenor; Plays a lot of children. Equity TYA Tier 2 Contract: $456 Weekly/$54 Per Diem. Reh: 12/28/06-1/13/ 07; Performs: 1/14/07- 6/10/07. Submit H/R to: Robin D. Carus, Theatreworks/ USA, 151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor, NYC 10001.
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Cheryl King seeks talent for Stage Left Showcase - Hot fun in the summertime.
NY Artists Unlimited needs children's performers. Especially interested in puppeteers, but all acts considered.
Community Cabaret always seeking musical acts (singers, songwriters, bands, etc.) to showcase at this fundraising event held five times a year in midtown.
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NEW! NON-EQUITY DANCERS FOR MOVIN' OUT TOUR!
Troika Entertainment will hold auditions for the upcoming National Tour of Movin Out non-AEA National Tour. Billy Joel musical conceived, directed and choreographed by Twyla Tharp. Rehearsals begin in late April, 2007, and the tour is booked for one year. Seeking: MALE AND FEMALE DANCERS: Charismatic male and female dancers 18 and up. NO SINGING IS REQUIRED. Please be warmed up and prepared to dance at the appointed time. All positions are paid (salary + per diem + housing + health insurance). Dave Clemmons Casting, Joy Dewing. Audition Friday 1/5, 10:00 am Male Dancers; 2:00 pm Female Dancers. Alvin Ailey Studios, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater/The Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 W. 55th Street (at 9th Avenue), New York, NY 10019. WOMEN: Please bring ballet shoes, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, character shoes with a heel, and picture and resume stapled together. MEN: Please bring ballet shoes, jazz shoes, knee pads, and picture and resume stapled together.
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I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six.
Mother took me to see him in a department store
and he asked for my autograph.
~ Shirley Temple
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Seeking females ages 18-28 for Internet Comedy Show which is RAPIDLY growing in popularity!
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Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued,
is always just beyond your grasp, but which,
if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
~ Nathaniel Hawthorne
NEW! OPEN CALL FOR LATINA MODELS
Stock Models needs Latina, 24-32, non-union, pay for infomercial to advertise a new dental service. Assignment Date: early-January, NYC, 4 hours, $325/4-hours + $1500 usage fee. Seeking: Latina: 24-32, great smile, must have on-camera experience and be bilingual in English and Spanish. Send an email to castings@stockmodel s.com using the following subject line: Stock Models CASTING: NYC-06-12-07- SOSM In addition to your 5-10 current Professional photos (attach images to your email, please do not simply insert a link to a website with your pictures), also include the following info in the body of your email (not in an attached resume or a link to a website): Name, Are you fluent in Spanish? (native speaker?), Height, Measurements, Hair Color, Eye Color, Dress Size, Shoe Size, Phone Number, Your general availability for the first week of January. (http://www.stockmodels.com).
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Stearns Promotional Modeling is currently seeking models for various promotional jobs. Great summer job and good pay.
International Model & Talent Management is currently seeking models for various promotional jobs. Great summer job and good pay.
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THE
WRITER'S BLOCK
The world's literature and folklore are full of stories
that point out how futile it can be to seek happiness.
Rather, happiness is a blessing that comes to you as you go along;
a treasure that you incidentally find.
~ Louis Binstock
Roses are reddish
Violets are bluish
If it weren't for Christmas
We'd all be Jewish.
~Benny Hill
NEW! LET YOUR TRU VOICE BE HEARD: SUBMISSIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
Producers and theater companies are invited to let Theater Resources Unlimited pay for a reading of a new play. (Writers, too.) We seek producer-driven projects for our Spring '07 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series, but we will do our best to find producers for writers that need one. See TRU Opportunities for details or go to our home page at www.truonline.org for guidelines and application.
NEW! MITF IS MID-SEARCH FOR MID-SUMMER FESTIVAL.
Make your midsummer night's dream come true: self-produce under the umbrella of a respected NYC festival, entering its 8th year. The Midtown International Theatre Festival (annual summer event, late July, early August.) seeks solo pieces, non-musical plays plus musicals and international plays, too. Deadline to apply: 2/15. 200+ performances of 40-60 shows on the same block on West 36th Street. And lots of hands-oon attention from the MITF staff. Application form at www.midtownfestival.org. Application fee $30. Questions? E-mail festival@oobr.com
NEW! NYMF-OMANIACS: SEND IN YOUR ORIGINAL MUSICAL.
Apply between 1/1 and 3/1 for consideration for world’s largest annual festival of musicals, 9/17-10/7. The Next Link Project accounts for 18 of the 30+ productions in each year’s festival. Open submissions policy and blind evaluation process to ensure equal consideration. More info at www.nymf.org where applications will be shortly. New York Musical Theatre Festival, 242 W. 38th St., Suite 1102 New York, NY 10018.
NEW! THREE LIONS: THEIR MANE GOAL IS FINDING GOOD PLAYS.
Deadline 1/7: the lion’s share of the info can be found on-lion. Full-length plays (approx. 90 minutes long) sought, from emerging playwrights, especially interested in minority cultural experience reflected in theme and writers’ ethnicity. Drama, comedy, can be based on true stories. Must be in English. Musicals may be submitted for future consideration for another series. Send SASE if return desired. See application form and rules at website: www.threelionsstage.com 2 bound copies required. No fee. Mail to: Three Lions Stage, Inc., 730 Columbus Ave., Suite 2L, NY, NY 10025. Mark Envelope "RRS". Phone: 212.316.2211. Email: info@threelionsstage.com
NEW! FULFILL YOUR DESTINY AT EST!
Scripts with fresh perspectives on form and style wanted wanted at Ensemble Studio Theatre. Prefer full-length scripts on any subject, period, genre, drama, comedy musical, etc. all OK if interested in developing a relationship with the theater. Strong characters. More action than exposition. By US mail only: Mail to Destiny Lilly, Literary Manager, Ensemble Studio Theatre, 549 W. 52 St., NY, NY 10019. If one-act, can be considered for EST Marathon Include e-mail address. More info on the theater at www.ensemblestudiotheatre.org. Questions? E-mail lilly@ensemblestudiotheatre.org
NEW! WILL YOUR SHORT PLAY MAKE THE SHORT LIST?
Deadline 2/15/07 for 3rd annual new playwrights festival in Texas. Six characters or fewer. Running time under 25 minutes. Open to all (submit one or two scripts) never professionally produced. Don’t staple, but bind. Contact info on title page, list of characters with their ages on second page. Include bio. Send SASE for notification. Send scripts to: Silver House Theatre, Attn: Reginald Edmund/ Playwright Festival, P.O. Box 88074, Houston, Texas 77288.0074
NEW! JAMES FISHER IS FISHING FOR PAPERS ON GAY DRAMA.
Editor’s call for essays on lesbian/gay drama for new collection to be published in 2008. McFarland & Co. publishing juried volume of writings about post-Stonewall era playwrights, and the ways their works reflect the cultural, political, personal, and aesthetic evolution of millennial American life. Edited by writer of book on Tony Kushner. Send CVs and 100-word abstract related to planned manuscript of 25-30 typed pages (MLA style), to: James Fisher, Professor of Theater; Theater Dept.; Wabash College; Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Questions: call 765.361.6394 or e-mail fisherj@wabash.edu. Deadline: 10/15/07 Contributions can be sent in MAC-friendly e-mail attachments or on disk, accompanied by a hard copy of the essay and a paragraph-length biography.
NEW! CALL FOR PAPERS THAT ARE GOOD FOR A LAUGH.
Analyze this!
West Virginia April Theatre Conference Symposium laughingly requests your comedy analysis by 2/25. Southeastern Theatre Conference Theatre Symposium in Morgantown, WV (4/20-22) Exploring comedy as practiced on stage, covering all periods, locales, styles to deepen understanding of the possibilities of the genre through scholarly (born of critical and practical insights) discourse. Send one-page paper abstracts, which may be used for journal, preferably by e-mail attachments (Word or pdf) to: jay.malarcher@mail.wvu.edu or by snail mail otherwise: Dr. Jay Malarcher, Box 6111, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6111. More infp at website: www.setc.org
NEW! A GROTESQUE APPEAL: PANEL PLEA FOR PAPERS.
Susan Glaspell Society wants your abstracts by 1/1 for Boston conference 5/24-27: The Grotesque in the Work of Susan Glaspell, Djuna Barnes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Their Modernist Contemporaries. Effect on disharmony and ambiguity, an interruption of the normal by an eruption of the freakish, the ominous, and the estranged in the arts, as exemplified in the work Poe and early modernists. 18th Annual Conference of the American Literature Association. Send abstracts to Mary E. Papke at papke@utk.edu
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Must be familiar with genre of progressive popular writing. Seeking experienced free-lance writer for book about artist Steven Kurtz, accused by the US Justice Dept. of "bioterrorism." In conjunction with a film about the ongoing case.
Scripts on African-American history, culture or issues. Collards and Caviar Productions in Nashville seeks to communicate with African-American or other playwrights. Must be open to cross-cultural casting.
Non-traditional call for scripts: South Camden Theatre Company seeks short plays on prejudice. Third festival season in April. Deadline: 12/31.
Fresh Fruit Festival is planting the seeds now for the annual summer LGBT arts festival. The Festival now pays a small stipend for invited productions!
New full-length plays/screenplays needed for reading series with future development possible. This off-off Broadway company is starting a monthly reading series. Small Pond Entertainment.
Actors Collaborative NY is seeking short plays for upcoming showcase productions and short screenplays for upcoming digital productions, with roles for women.
MultiStages is holding its fourth New Works Playwriting Contest, seeks multidisciplinary submissions. Submission deadline: 12/30, 2006.
Because We Care Minnesota Performing Arts Alliance Responding to AIDS is seeking Musicals and Revues and Cabaret acts for future production, stage readings or show songbook.
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TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
There is no ideal Christmas; only the one Christmas you decide to make
as a reflection of your values, desires, affections, traditions.
~Bill McKibben
NEW! STARCROSSED LOVERS NEED ALL THE HELP THEY CAN GET!
Genesis Rep is looking for crew persons, stage management personnel, and design team for Romeo & Juliet. Stipend negotiable for all positions. Season VII opener: Romeo & Juliet, set in the Middle East and will run weekends at Genesis' new Queens location, GenesisAstoria, from 3/22-4/15. The production will be under the Showcase Code (approval pending) and the theatre is 15 minutes from midtown by train. It is also between the Queensborough and the Tri-borough bridges so driving is convenient as well. Please e-mail resume to: J Michaels at genesisastoria@gmail.com Please put "Romeo & Juliet" in the subject line. Or send hard copy to: J Michaels/GenesisAstoria, 23-23 30th Avenue, Second Floor, Astoria, NY 11102.
NEW! TRU COMPANY NEEDS DESIGNERS AND TECH STAFF FOR SEASON!
Resumes for set designers, stage managers and production assistants for the Xoregos Performing Company's 2007 season are now being accepted. The first production is an Art Nouveau works of theatre, dance and music. Send resumes to: Shela Xoregos, Artistic Director, 496 Ninth Avenue, NYC 10018 or e-mail Xoregos@juno.com. Further information: 212-239-8405. Check out our website: xoregos.com
NEW! CREW (COULD BE YOU AND A FEW)
Technical crew (paid) works second half of January. Other positions begin now, some unpaid. Multi-media solo show. Based loosely on Shakespeare¹s Macbeth. Dagger uses the language and situations of the play as a fractured mirror of our own times. Performed at 15 Nassau St. Rehearsals mid-January. Evening performances week of 1/22. Needed: Technical Director: (Show is fairly low-tech, but many complex interactions) Video experience a plus. Daily commitment begins around 1/15. Other staff: Lighting and Sound Board Operators, Video person, Production Associate (helps with publicity, production set-up, benefit performance, box office. Possibility for future work. Volunteer/intern jobs: Time flexible. Box office during run, video people. Contact Clarinda (the performer) at cml@cmlperformance.org or call her at 718.303.9680. More info on her company, see www.culturepush.org
NEW! NON-EQUITY STAGE MANAGER!
The Sublet Experiment, a romantic comedy performing in actual New York City apartments, is looking for a non-equity Stage Manager sub for the following evening performances: 1/5-7, 1/11-12 and 1/18-21. One training performance on 1/4. Time commitment is basically 7pm - 10:15pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and 6pm - 9:15pm on Saturdays and Sundays. This is a PAID position, with the potential for future sub dates as the need arises. Please send resumes to: sublet.experiment@yahoo.com Check out www.subletexperiment.com for more info on the show, including some of the great press it's started receiving.
NEW! NON-EQUITY SM, JUST FOR YOU!
Non-Equity SM for an upcoming production of a new play, For You by Josh Drimmer, going up at Manhattan Rep Theater as part of Winterfest. Must be available: Mon-Tues 2/5-6 8:30pm-11pm Tech in the theater. Performances Wed 2/7 @ 9pm, Thur 2/8 @ 7pm, Friday 2/9 @ 9pm. Rehearsal schedule (would be great if you were available some/most of these): Saturday 1/13 10am-12noon, Sat-Sun 1/20-21, 1/27-28, 2/3-4 - daytime hours. No pay, unfortunately. But great cast, cool playwright and lots of fun! Please email resumes or info to conberry@aol.con
THE TOTAL THEATRE LAB LIKE TOTALLY NEEDS YOU!
Production Assistant, Designer and all kinds of total help. This new company is involved with new, non-traditional plays about US multi-cultural interaction and lessons learned. PA would work 8-12 hours a week: videotape improv/research sessions and attend company meetings, make phone calls, file, etc. A designer for sets, props, slides and video is needed, but one person would be great who can do both jobs! Must be interested in our mission statement detailed on website, www.totaltheatrelab.com. Other needs: Designer for logo (based on existing idea), website person, production consultant to help with getting money, Board members, staff and more. Contact: Caroline Thomas, phone: 212.799.4224 or e-mail: cttheatre@nyc.rr.com.
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Small Pond Entertainment seeks various technical design positions for it's February show at the Clurman Theater on Theatre Row. Set Designer, Lighting Designer, Assistant Sound Designer, Assistant Stage Manager, Video Projection Technician.
Shotgun Productions seeks experienced Stage Manager needed for a new Interactive Show coming to Philadelphia. Paid Position.
Multidisciplinary performance project in Buffalo needs stage manager.
Multi-tasking techie for school theater. Lights, sound, construction, manage auditorium assembly programs, supervise student crews.
Forsooth! Wouldst thou worketh in Philly? Annual Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival doth seek Equity stage manager.
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Why does Scrooge love Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Because every buck is dear to him.
-Unknown
Christmas is a time when everybody wants his past forgotten
and his present remembered.
~ Phyllis Diller
Most Texans think Hanukkah is some sort of duck call.
~Richard Lewis
NEW! THE FIELD SUGGESTS GIVING TO THE FIELD FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Gift certificates available $25 and up for artists’ workshops, classes and memberships. See the field of possibilities at www.thefield.org or call 212.691.6969.
NEW! DAY WORKER NEEDS NIGHT JOB!
Artistic type wants additional job after 3 pm. Overnight shift OK. Contact MBrown2487@aol.com
NEW! MY, MY! MONIKA IS MOVING! BUY HER FURNITURE!
Monika just bought this furniture but due to moving, has to sell. Fancy stuff sold at less than half the price. $1000 for a wall unit, $500 for a couch, maybe more. All good quality. E-mail MMaresca@hotmail.com
ACTING COACH/DIRECTOR
Acting coach/director offers 50% off first session when you mention TRU. "Highly successful - that's why I keep losing students." MFA from Sarah Lawrence College, taught at SUNY-Purchase, directed around the country. "Laurie's... direction lifts the page-bound to stage-worthiness" A.Klein, NY Times. Call 1-800-774-9430 or LaurieEliscu@aol.com.
POSTERING/FLIER SERVICE!
Philly-based company now expanded into NYC for distribution of your posters and fliers! A-List Promotions has expanded into New York City for your street marketing needs, now scheduling distribution for The Fall Season. Sell more tickets using A-List Promotion's Guerilla-style street marketing methods, including hand-to-hand, flyer and brochure retail drop-offs, postings, and more. Materials to distribute can include: Postcards, Flyers, Brochures, Invitations, Posters, Coupons, Small product items. Contact A-List Promotions, LLC at arts@alistpromotions.com or 215.482.EDGE. And mention TRU! Read more at www.alistpromotions.com.
GOT A SET TO BREAK DOWN? NEED A SET TO PUT UP?
The Set Recycling Hot-line lets you give away your set pieces to a show that needs them, or get the pieces you need. It works like this: a show is closing, and needs to get rid of its set. Rather than throw it out, they can give it to you. Or you need some specific set pieces, and you want to find out if anyone out there has them. Of course, none of this works unless you plan well in advance and list your offers/needs at least a month ahead of time. It's a matter of timing. And all the carting is up to you - there's no handy trucking service connected with this. For more info, or to start using the service, call Julia Rubin at 212.673.6343. Please mention TRU!
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Blueberry Pond Theatre Ensemble, an Equity SPT4 not-for-profit company in Westchester County, is selling surplus items to raise funds for its 2006-07 mainstage season. Casio AP24 electric piano, Boca Printer Mini Plus.
United Stages partners with producers to build long-term relationships with audiences, by providing professional, affordable show programs
Kim Jones offers personal training for New Yorkers, with a 10% Personal Training discount for TRU members.
Recommended by your editor: Fit For You NYC, a Manhattan based fitness company is offering a discounted rate on fitness and yoga classes if you are a TRU reader.
For Photographers and other Design services, click here:
Fashion and editorial photographer Aaron Kneile is now accepting headshot clients.
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Not getting results at auditions? Need help shaping a new monologue, or brushing up an old one?
Award-winning dialect coach Amy Stoller says: Tired of struggling alone with a tape? Now you can work with an experienced professional ...
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Need to convert your VHS tapes to DVD? Want to preserve your memories forever? Let TRU friend Kristina tell your story, and turn your home videos AND pictures into gorgeous DVDs!
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Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles.
~Unknown
It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.
~W.T. Ellis
NEW! COLD WEATHER SPECIAL FOR COLD READINGS.
Sign up by 12/30 for package price of $195 for three sessions, includes “Agent Night” – 10% discount for TRU! Monologue and cold reading on-camera audition technique sessions taught by director Roger Hendricks Simon (Yale Rep, NY Shakespeare Festival, London's Royal Court Theatre) plus one session with agents for film, TV, commercial and theatre. Sessions are Thursdays (5-8 pm) & Saturdays (1-4 pm). Where Eagles Dare, 347 W. 36 St., 13th floor. Call 212.841.0204 or 917.776.9209; e-mail: rhsstudio@hotmail.com. More info: www.simonstudio.com
NEW! INTERESTING COURSE AT LAGUARDIA COLLEGE!
Getting Started in the Arts - Learn what skills are needed to be a successful arts manager during this over-view of arts management that emphasizes partnership with funders and the community. Topics will include: starting a non-profit arts organization; grant writing; fundraising; marketing; public relations; media relations; recruiting volunteers; and interpersonal communication skills. 1/10-2/28: 8 sessions/20 hours/$150. Wednesdays…6:30 – 9:00 pm. Deatils at http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/ace/ To register, call 718.482.7244. LaGuardia College, 31-10 Thomson Avenue (7 Train: Get off at 33rd Street station. Walk two blocks westbound to Thomson Avenue and Van Dam Street).
NEW! LET’S LEAVE FOR THE LAB IN LATVIA
International Performing Arts Laboratory. Under the guidance of Sergey Ostrenko, 3/30-4/4. Share group creative process and network, practical training, lectures and discussion. Accommodation and meals provided. Competition for selection as participant. See web page: _http://www.iugte.com/projects/Lab_pro.php. Invitation extended by Inga Ryazanoff International University "Global Theatre Experience" (IUGTE) http://www.iugte.com/
ONGOING! CAREER HELP - $30 only!
Are you a beginner or returnee when it comes to acting? Are you confused about headshots? Are you confused about who to mail to & what projects to accept & pursue? Are you taken back due to lack of experience? If you are worried about what to do & how much everything cost, I can provide a helpful & affordable solution. If interested please contact Jagger at Jagger.Lodestar@gmail.com with "CAREER HELP" in the subject line.
STUDY MEISNER IN MIDTOWN (SAVINGS FOR TRU)
Put truth and fullness in your work... come study at The Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre; now in our new home -- a 40 seat theatre in heart of times square. Ongoing classes rooted in the Meisner Technique...experience "the reality of doing" and finding the truth in your work. TRU members get a discount for the first month of classes! Call Matt for discount details: 212.592.4138 or visit www.matthewcorozinestudio.com to set up an interview today.
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TRU welcomes belt voice teacher Tony Richards to NYC, and he responds with a special TRU exclusive offer: book four lessons, he'll give you a fifth for FREE.
Acting coach, 20% discount for TRU: Jill Dalton is a professional actor/writer with over 20 years experience.
10% off for TRU! Caroline Thomas, teacher, playwright and artistic director of Total Theatre Lab is offering monologue selection and/or preparation for auditions.
New agent-taught series of classes, with $20 off for TRU readers! With Lewis R. Chambers (who founded The Bethel Agency nearly 38 years ago and who has represented actors in all major media).
Ongoing workshops and opportunities for individual artists. If you don't already know about The Field, get to know them now at www.thefield.org.
Actors, writers and everyone ... click here for more Workshops.
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- SPACE PATROL -
What do you call people who are afraid of Santa?
Claustrophobic.
~Unknown
And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow,
stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so?
It came without ribbons. It came without tags.
It came without packages, boxes or bags.
And he puzzled and puzzled 'til his puzzler was sore.
Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before.
What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store.
What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.
~Dr. Seuss
NEW! PLAYERS THEATER HAS A LOFTY IDEA!
TRU's new home - the Players Theatre - has a great new performance space: a 50-seat black box called The Players Loft. This newly renovated black box theater is available starting January 2007 for rehearsals and/or performances. Equipped with lights and sound capability, piano, dressing room and felxible seating. 31'x43', $35/hour (daily and weekly rates also available). Special 15%-20% discount for TRU members! For rental info on the 248 seat mainstage or 50-seat Loft (plus variuous rehearsal spaces), call 212.475.1449 or visit www.theplayerstheatre.com
NEW! A LODESTAR IS BORN. TIMES SQUARE THEATER SPACE RENTAL
Load in/load out at Lodestar. Formerly Producers Club II. Ninth Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets. Weekly bookings arranged—take a tour first. Lighting/Sound System, Box Office Assistance (with credit card machines) Spacious pre-show lounge, $12 off parking, General Liability Insurance, Fire Guard on duty, internet. Contact Jagger Kaye at Jagger.Lodestar@gmail
DON'T THINK OUTSIDE THIS BOX.
74-seat Black Box is the perfect way for you to grab Center Stage. Available all of February. Plus 3 rehearsal spaces. At Center Stage, 48 W. 21st Street. Call or e-mail Jill: Jill@centerstageny.com/ 212.929.2228
CHAMPAGNE AND ROSES IF YOU FIND THEM AN OFFICE RENTER.
No, this is not a joke. That's their offer. The need arose, and they'll give roses if you find someone to share a 9x12 private office in suite. Wired for DSL, access to copier and fax. 24/7 concierge desk. $1200 rent. In Fisk Building, 25o W. 57 St. Call Judith Gerberg 212.315.2322 or e-mail Judith@gerberg.com
THE PLAYERS THEATER IS BACK AND READY FOR YOUR NEXT SHOW!
The historic Players Theatre has rehearsal studios (and a fabulous 248-seat theatre) available for rental at a special 15%-20% off for TRU! The fate of this great theater has been uncertain for the last year, but a new owner has come in and is dedicated to keeping it an important part of the New York theater community. It is spruced up and cleaned up. There are five rehearsal rooms - all light and airy. Rates are $15/hr, $25/hr and $35/hr. with 15-20% off when you mention TRU ($12, $20 and $30/hr)! You can visit the site to get specs at: www.theplayerstheatre.com
WELL-PRICED NEW THEATER SPACE ON EAST SIDE!
The former Vineyard Theater on East 26th Street is now reopened as The Richmond Shepard Theatre. Be among the first, and take advantage of a great deal: they're looking for tenants for immediate occupancy. 74 seats, $2450 a week includes lights, electricity and insurance. Negotiable rates for TRU readers, and special summer rates! 309 E. 26th St. at 2nd Ave. Contact Richmond at richmondshepard@yahoo.com.
YOUR EAGLE EYE JUST SPOTTED SOME AFFORDABLE SPACES!
Try your wings at Where Eagles Dare elegant, intimate, inexpensive Midtown theatre and rehearsal studios. Two studios 22 X 30, One studio 13 X 25, One black-box theatre: 40-50 seats. One studio also doubles as a 40-seat theatre, with lighting. On the new theatre row: W. 36th St. Convenient, Clean, low-Cost, Comfortable -- the 4 Cs of theatre spaces. Contact John Chatterton at 646/207-2926 or studios@oobr.com and mention TRU for special rates. For more information, see www.johncpresents.com
THREE GREAT SPACES ON WEST 36TH STREET!
Abingdon Theatre Company has three spaces available to meet your rental needs. Each provides an intimate space, fully equipped and competitively priced without any extra charges. The Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex’s unique design accommodates full theatre productions in a newly renovated space located in the heart of the Fashion District, 312 W. 36th Street, just west of 8th Avenue. The complex houses two theatre spaces. The Dorothy Strelsin is a 56-seat theatre with a 3/4 thrust (audience on three sides) configuration. The June Havoc is a 98–seat theatre with traditional proscenium design. Both venues offer complete, state–of–the–art lighting and sound equipment packages, which are part of all-inclusive rental agreement. Only four blocks from Port Authority, two blocks from Penn Station and accessible by every Broadway, 7th and 8th Avenue subway and bus lines. Those traveling in from New Jersey will find the theatre within a few blocks of the Lincoln Tunnel. There is ample parking 50 feet from the theatre’s front door. "Let us facilitate your every production need so you can concentrate on your art. After renting theatres for nine seasons, we know the value of a space you can count on with the flexibility to meet your unique production requirements." Along with full production capability, these theatres are inviting spaces for rehearsals, readings and classes. Call 212.868.2055 to make an appointment to see the spaces for yourself.
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The Arthur Seelen Theatre, located in the basement of the Drama Book Shop, is a flexible black box, seating up to 60 people.
Urban Stages is available for rent: 74-seat theatre, rehearsal room, building shop. TRU Early Bird special for 2007: $3,500.00 weekly special for January 15 - February 11th.
Take your pick at TSI/Playtime: 16x32 rehearsal room or 40-seat theater or 99-seat theater. New spaces at 123 E. 24 St.
Stage Left Studio, not your typical black box, but a lovely little gem of a theatre/workshop space. Forget basic black – this stylish space has wine red walls, midnight blue drapes and carpets, and 12 feet of windows.
Sage advice on renting Sage Theater near Times Square. Rehearsal, performance, meeting and party space.
Showcase yourself in an intimate 40 seat theatre in the Times Square area, with TRU savings for first-time renters. Contact Matthew Corozine at Matthew Corozine Studio for TRU discount details: 917.912.6372
20% discount for TRU! Rehearse, perform, have classes, parties, photo shoots, hold auditions, do comedy, wear garments at Garment District Theater & Comedy Café.
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Barrow Group offering not-for-profit rates for all TRU members on 5 rehearsal spaces of different sizes.
Free audition space! You have to Tennessee it to believe it.
TRU special! Huge new midtown rehearsal space available, beautiful and big enough for your whole chorus line.
Emerge with Emerging Artists Theatre. 2 new rehearsal studios for rent.
NY Artists Unlimited announces rental availability in East Village space for rehearsals, performances, readings, auditions, meetings, etc.
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Looking for a small office to rent in a lovely, friendly, well located suite? A single office has opened up in a suite at 1776 Broadway.
Find your place in SoHo, and have neighbors in the same field and mindset. Multiple office spaces, various sizes.
Brand new theater complex is looking for tenants, will custom build theater space, studios or offices to your specs and needs. Or ask about sharing.
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- LIVING SITUATIONS -
Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year
when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall.
We traditionally do this in my family by driving around the parking lot until we see a shopper emerge from the mall,
then we follow her, in very much the same spirit as the Three Wise Men, who 2,000 years ago followed a star,
week after week, until it led them to a parking space.
~Dave Barry
Christmas is a time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it.
Deficits are when adults tell the government what they want and their kids pay for it.
~Richard Lamm
NEW! TECH THEATER GUIY NEEDS A PLACE.
Tom's searching for a sublet opportunity beginning 1/1/07. The end date would preferably be mid-May; however, I am also open to month-long and other times as well. Places of interest include, Astoria, Brooklyn, Upper West Side, etc. Price range is $600-$850/month or so. Looking for a place that is comfortable, clean, and friendly. Tom is in his late twenties, college grad, non-smoker, who does technical theatre professionally; responsible, respectful, positive, social, and communicative. Would be happy to provide current and former roommates/sublets as references. Contact Tom Snyder at tom.c.snyder@gmail.com
NEW! JANUARY IN HARLEM - WITH CABLE & WIRELESS!
Kerry’s going abroad 1/9-1/25 and would love to sublet her room. It’s 1BR in a 3-BR apt. in Harlem on W 136th St between Broadway and Amsterdam. One block from the 1 train. 2 great, quiet roommates. Cable and wireless internet. Price is VERY negotiable; dates could be flexible. Email kerry.whigham@gmail.com
NEW! SPACIOUS & SUNNY IN THE SLOPE (PARK, THAT IS!)
Spacious, sunny studio available in prime area of Park Slope for early Jan-mid Feb (exact timing is flexible). Sunny, garden view, extra-high ceilings, new kitchen. and bathroom. Wireless internet and all utilities included. Prime Park Slope location -- 5 mins from F and R train. 3 blocks from Prospect Park. $1200/month; extra weeks will be prorated. Contact alyse@nerveensemble.org
NEW! FREE RENT FOR A FEW HOURS SPENT (SHARE FOR CARE).
Household help and chores a few hors a week gives you your own room in apartment share. Woman with physical limitations needs help about 1-3 hours a day: getting to appointments occasionally, cooking dinner plus shopping and cleaning. You get: your own room plus share of her apt. at W. 100 St. Pay only for your utilities. Seeking discreet non-smoking female, student or P/T worker. E-mail Eleonoream@webtv.net with your phone number.
NEW! THE ASTORIA STORY - WITH QUEEN-SIZE BED! (LIMITED RUN!)
Share with care with two others through January. Dates flexible for this Queens apartment fit for a king or queen, with queen-size bed included. 3rd floor. Brownstone. Subway right on the block! $650 per month plus utilities. Contact pianogiven@mac.com or call 740.707.6444.
NEW! MEANWHILE, LIVE IN ASTORIA JAN. 4-FEB. 3.
There’s a balcony in case you are rehearsing Romeo and Juliet. (Dates a bit flexible as you replace vacationing roommate) Private furnished bedroom in a house. 4 blocks from the N/R/W subway. Quiet, safe. Internet, TV, washer/dryer. Other resident is a female teaching artist. No smoking. No pets. $700 plus utilities (under $80) Call Farah at 917.386.8485.
NEW! MOVE UP IN THE WORLD (FOR 5 MONTHS)
Available 12/17-5/17: Uptown Sublet comes complete with furniture, TV and roommate. Upper west side, big apartment, private bedroom. Share. $875 per month (pay 2 months upfront) $60 utilities per month includes premium cable. 2 blocks from subway. E-mail Lisa ASAP Lisakay_17@hotmail.com
NEW! START THE NEW YEAR ON THE SUNNY SIDE WITH A ROOMMATE.
Sarah is on the sunny side in Sunnyside, Queens wants someone to move in as of 1/1. Completely remodeled with brand new everything and designer furniture. Fully furnished bedroom. $850 a month includes everything, even internet connection. Subway: 7 train, 46 St. stop, 15 minute ride to midtown. Third floor. For information and photos, e-mail Sarah’s boyfriend, whom you’ll certainly be seeing around if you move in. Walter.Brandes@centresolutions.com
NEW! MUSICIAN WANTS NO DRAMA. JUST A ROOMMATE.
Responsible roomie wanted in Astoria, Queens: 1/1 or sooner. $700 plus half of utilities ($30-$70 per month) for unfurnished bedroom with a closet in railroad apartment. 15 minutes to Manhattan, on R/N/W subway lines. Single male musician is a smoker who smokes at home, has 2 cats (they don’t smoke or play an instrument), No additional pets, no frequent overnight guests. Rent must be paid on time in cash. Credit check required. $700 security deposit, non negotiable. E-mail Mickey mickey_zetts@yahoo.com
NEW! 2BR SHARE IN WILLIAMSBURG AVAILABLE 1/1/07!
Gay male, 35, looking to rent out an unfurnished bedroom in nicely furnished 2BR apartment in Williamsburg, 1.5 blocks from the Lorimer station on the L line, in the middle of a safe, quiet and family oriented Italian neighborhood. 1930’s building with three apartments. This is the ground floor, great original bathroom tile and tub fixtures, ornate inlay patterns in the wood floors of all the rooms, original wall moldings that are all in great shape in every room, eat-in kitchen, and a decent size living room. If you should have a favorite sitting chair, there will be room for one in the living room when current housemate leaves. It’s a non-smoking building, so you would have to smoke outside. Utilities are Cable TV/Wireless Internet/Phone, gas and electricity which average around $100. Move in with musician by passion with professional day job. He doesn’t keep late hours M-F and would prefer someone with a similar schedule. Loves to cook so there will be REALLY good food around from time to time. Contact jefw1f@earthlink.net for address and to make an appointment to see it.
NEW! TAKE OVER LEASE IN MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS!
Large one bedroom apartment available in Morningside Heights (Manhattan) for February 2007. (You can fit a queen size bed in the bedroom and a dresser, with plenty of space left over.) The apartment has two closets, a kitchen that fits a small table, and a living room that can fit a sofa, loveseat and entertainment center. Well kept elevator building, between Riverside Drive and Broadway, with superintendent on premises. Laundry in basement. Pets allowed (though no pets or smokers have been in the apartment since I’ve been here for the past four years). Two block north to 1 Train. Four blocks east to A & D trains. Lots of bus lines near by (M4, M11, M5, BX19). Two blocks from Riverbank State Park (pool, track, basketball courts, ice skating, roller rink, etc…). Rent is $1,000.19. This is a rent subsidized apartment. This would be taking over an existing lease (lease assignment), not a sub-lease. The lease expires July 31st 2007. You would have an opportunity to renew at that time. The new tenant MUST have a full time job and be credit worthy. Approval by owner required. One month notice required, so would need to submit your info to the owner by 12/31. If interested please email Schella at schellabella@yahoo.com
NEW! MUSIC DIRECTOR SEEKS PLACE IN APRIL!
Jeff has been hired to play the off-Broadway show loveMusik from the beginning of April till July 8th. Would like a place during that time but might be able to start with a place as late as May. Open to any area in NY, Brooklyn, Queens, or Inwood. Would even consider New Jersey but that wouldn't be his first choice unless it's close to the city. He's 55 years old, married with 2 grownup kids. They will not be joining him but the wife will visit some weekends. Would need high speed internet and would like cable too. $500- $750 a month. Prefers a place to himself but also an open to a share. Email Jeff at musiccoop@hotmail.com
NEW! MODERN CONDO NEAR CENTRAL PARK, UPTOWN!
One or two bedrooms available to rent out: room or apartment in New York City available starting in January or February. Short-term or long- term. Condo near Central Park & subway (express lines 2/3), and walking distance to Columbia University.You should be honest, reliable and clean. There's one room and a spare bathroom available immediately. In February, the master bedroom/bathroom suite will also become available. Alternatively, starting in February, they might rent out the entire 2-bedroom / 2-bathroom unit. $1195 + 1/2 utilities and housekeeping (twice per month), or $1,325 all included. Email Jeff for details: jjaug17@yahoo.com or phone 917.816.3531.
NEW! SUBLETTING EAST VILLAGE APARTMENT, 1/19-4/19.
Seeking a sublet for bedroom in a three bedroom apartment in the
East Village from 1/19-4/19. It's a small space in a
convenient and fun location. Two twenty-something male roomates
who are clean, responsible, friendly non-smokers, and seeking
someone of a similar nature (male or female) to share the apartment
with them for a few months. The rent is $800 a month plus utilities (usually around $30). Available to show it on Sunday and weeknights. Please email Kelley at
currankelley@yahoo.com if interested or with questions.
NEW! BROOKLYN SUBLET AVAILABLE 1/2-25!
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn – 2 Private Rooms in Shared Floor. Close to Q/B, 2/3, C, N/R, 4/5 trains, Prospect Park, Park Slope, Brooklyn Library, Museum, BAM – all easy walking distance. $700 all utilities included. It's a great neighborhood. Kitchen/bath is shared with my flatmate, who is chill and rarely home. It's the top floor in the back – amazing light, quiet and faces a community garden. Email: gabrielgrilli@gmail.com
or phone 718.636.0254.
NEW! AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS IN MANHATTAN!
There is a very nice real estate agent who has a hefty supply of apartments to rent in MANHATTAN. Apartments with beautiful appointments and great sunlight, apartments whose rents range from $750 - $950.
If you are serious about wanting to live in Manhattan [and you want to have some $$ left over to buy groceries, too], contact Conrad at NYC Dwellers: 917.403.0980.
Dependable, non-smoking, responsible redhead needs occasional place to sleep and shower, probably a few days each month, possibly more often. Vickie comes in frequently from Massachusetts for rehearsals and gigs. Is willing to negotiate a fair price for a few days a week in a small space she can call her own when needed. Contact Vickie at vmpc18@aol.com.
More listings at www.truonline.org/newsletter2.htm#living
Lovely 1100 sq. ft., 2 bedroom up for sublet for $1400 a month (owner will pay utilities based on all the services they have now: Cable, High Speed Internet and Phone/Local and U.S. calls only, plus Electric and Gas).
SShhhh! Quiet roommate who is clean and tidy seeks same to share thru 5/31. Rent is $925 plus utilities.
Apartment comes with amenities and two roommates. $500/month plus $50-$75/month for utilities.
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The past with its pleasures, its rewards, its foolishness, its punishments,
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~Lillian Hellman
NEW:
You may feel a little like a dog for laughing at The Little Dog Laughed, but you probably won't be able to help yourself. This is a mean-spirited, viciously funny play by a breathlessly bitchy Douglas Carter Beane with a once-in-a-lifetime comic performance by Julie White who is amazing. I never thought she would live up to the hype and the reviews, but she jumps into her portrait of a bloodless vampire of an agent/manager with such perverse elan that she could make us see the humanity in Hitler. The rest of the cast is fine, but completely at her mercy. The play has a few bumps, and the steady flow of Beane mots are occasionally arch, but the play has surprising passion and more than a little rage as the playwright spins a tale of a closeted movie star who sells his soul to redecorate his closet. ~Bob
I loved [Jay Johnson: The Two and Only] - thought Jay was fantastic. I remember him from "Soap" and the 70's but I really had no idea how wide his scope of talent is. I laughed and I cried and I thought he had so much heart and so little ego that it made him flawless. I don't know if you saw it, but I could swear by the end that Darwin the monkey was moving by itself... ~ Mary
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Ventriloquism may or may not be your thing, but whatever your position on talking dummies (political figures aside), you are in for a genuine surprise with Jay Johnson: The Two and Only. Despite all the carved wooden figures and inanimate objects that come to life on stage, this is one of the most human performances you will find in New York. It's not just that Johnson is skilled at his very special art - and he does some amazing, hilarious and totally nutty things up there - but that he is so passionate about what he does. The man is a true artist, and his enthusiasm about the history of ventriloquism and his willingness to share intimately about the moments and people that have influenced his career, transform what could be an evening of clever parlour tricks into something rich, entertaining and ultimately enlightening. Every one of us who makes art, in whatever form, can relate to Johnson and how his life has shaped his art; you may even be inspired. You may fondly remember him as the daft younger brother on TV's Soap, part of one the finest comedy ensembles in TV history; on his own, he breathes life not only into his wooden partners, but into the current Broadway season. Please do not miss this rare performance; his unique voice may throw you, in very surprising ways. ~Bob
I saw a fabulous play called Bad Evidence at the Big Little Theatre on Ridge St. I think its the same building that used to be Present Company. It's directed by Louis Lopardi, a wonderful director who usually directs classics but does a great job with this play. The stage is remarkably tiny, but the staging is so specific, economical and intimate that it flows beautifully. It's also very well acted. All directors can learn a lesson about working in intimate spaces from Louis's work in this production. The audience loved the show, and I encourage everyone to check this out. There are only a few more performances left. ~Julie Halpern
In Changing Violet, Deborah Louise Ortiz managed to turn a painful issue into a wonderful evening with her humor, her fabulous smile, and those dance moves! I heard toes tapping all around me. How wise of her production team to decorate the set with the simple clothesline and prop table. Deborah's choice of music could not have been more appropriate. Its upbeat nature helped make the entire story totally entertaining. This, in spite of the subject matter although that resolved itself well into an uplifting message, making us cheer for the triumph of this talented woman and wish for her continued success. ~ Susan Laubach
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(listed chronologically, unless I get confused)
In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season;
the Christians called it 'Christmas' and went to church;
the Jews called it 'Hanukkah' and went to synagogue;
the atheists went to parties and drank.
People passing each other on the street would say 'Merry Christmas!' or 'Happy Hanukkah!'
or (to the atheists) 'Look out for the wall!'
~Dave Barry, "Christmas Shopping: A Survivor's Guide"]
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NEW! SAVE THE WORLD - AND SAVE $$$ TOO!
In How to Save the World and Find true Love in 90 Minutes, a beautiful United Nations diplomat meets the only person who can prevent a global catastrophe - a cowardly bookstore clerk. See this new musical comedy directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli (the award-winning choreographer of Altar Boyz) for just $37.30 (half off!) $9 student rush 2 hours before perf, with ID, as available. At New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, NYC, 10019 (between 8th & 9th Avenues). Order tix from www.broadwayoffers.com, 212-947-8844. Discount code: HS24STX. Offer ends 12/31.
TRU DEAL OF THE WEEK; WHO ORDERED THE NON-STOP LAUGHS?
(THE OFFER HASN'T STOPPED YET, EITHER!)
Save 40% on zany classic comedy Room Service, just $39.99 for TRU (regular price: $65). The show is extended, and so is the offer! Now thru 1/29, but must order by 1/14/07. Presented by Peccadillo Theater Company, with Jonathan Reinus Productions, Jeffrey Sine and The StoryLine Project. A hit on Broadway in 1937, then a Marx Brothers movie: an unscrupulous Broadway producer (imagine that!) in search of a backer for his new show, in a hotel with 19 starving actors, trying to avoid eviction. Use code PST41 by phone 212.691.1555 or print this out and bring it to the box office. The Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St.
NEW! PHARE DEAL: ACTORS SAVE MONEY ON A CALLBACK!
Actors, bring your H/R to the box office and get $5 off ticket price for Callback by Bill Svanoe. Stars two-time Emmy Award winner Joan Darling and Greg Mullavey, Broadway veteran and star of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman”. Spanning the course of 40 years in the lives of an aspiring actor and director, Callback chronicles the joy and disappointments that change the lives and relationships of two friends starting with their first meeting off-off Broadway in the 1960’s. Performance Schedule: Joan Darling and Greg Mullavey: 12/29-1/14: Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm; Molly Church and Ax Norman: 1/1-1/14: Monday-Tuesday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm, Sunday at 8pm; Special Performance: 1/14 at 8pm featuring both casts (Church/Norman Act 1, Darling/Mullavey Act 2.) Performing at Lodestar Theatre, 616 9th Ave (Between 43/44.) Tickets: www.phareplay.com or www.ovationtix.com; Phone: 646.269.9941. Regular Ticket Prices: $18. Special $5 discount to all actors who bring a headshot and resume to the box office from 12/29-1/10.
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NEW! LIZ IN SHOW BIZ: BURKE AT WORK.
TRU's own Liz Burke in the cast of Woden. Written and directed by Gene Ruffini, produced by Theatre For The New City. A play examining the morality (or lack thereof) of American corporate life and how it affects one family. 12/16-30: Thurs-Sat at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. Tix are $10 from www.theaterforthenewcity.net or call 212.254.1109. Produced by and at Theatre For The New City (in their Cino Theatre) 155 First Ave. More info at www.elizabethburke.com or www.risingsunnyc.com
NEW! THEATER SHOWS ITS “VITAL SIGNS” THRU 12/17.
New Works Festival: Vital Signs at Vital Theatre Company. See the new before December gets old. Thurs/Fris/Sats/Suns at 7 pm. Stories of love, TV, war, and a whole lot more. Tix at www.ovationtickets.com/trs/pr/2592 or call 212.352.3101. Cocktails and snacks before shows on Fridays beginning at 5:30 pm. The theatre is at 2162 Broadway (at W. 76 St.), 4th floor.
NEW! HA HA HA HA HA --MONKEYING AROUND AT THE MONKEY ROOM.
Laughs from stand-up comics who have been on TV—uptown every Tuesday at 9 pm. 589 Fort Washington Ave at W. 187 St. No cover charge. Call 212.543.988 for info.
NEW! MISS JANIE WAS AT HENRY STREET IN 1974---SHE’S BAAAACK!
NY Drama Critics Best Play returns to where it began. Woodie King, Jr.’s New Federal Theatre launches 37th season at Henry Street Settlement reviving The Taking of Miss Janie, by Ed Bullins. A black overview of the 1960s and the ruin of idealism. Now thru 12/23: Thurs/Fris at 7:30 pm, Sats at 8 pm, Suns at 3 pm, special Weds show 12/20 at 7:30 pm. Tix $18. Call TicketCentral 212.279.4200 or e-mail Newfederal@aol.com. More info at website: http://www.newfederaltheatre.org)
NEW! LAST DAYS AT DANNY’S!
Danny’s Skylight Room (346 West 46th Street) will close FOREVER on 12/31. Come hear Danny's swansongs… "Being John Wallowitch: His Piano, His Songs" – cabaret by TRU friend - 12/17 and 12/31 at 8:45. $25 cover $12 food/drinks minimum. Laurie Krauz & The Daryl Kojak Trio appear one night, one set, joined by Sean Conly on bass and Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax on drums: Monday, 12/18, 9:15pm. Barbara Brussell again teams with pianist/arranger Tedd Firth for "Mercer, Mercer, Me ... and Other Huckleberry Friends", 12/28 at 9.15 and 12/30 at 7. NYC Slickers Bluegrass. 12/28 at 7pm, $15 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. Pre-show dining will apply to your minimum. For reservations to all shows, call 212-265-8133 or visit www.dannysgrandseapalace.com
NEW! THE DIRT ON THE DIRTY TALK!
What happens when two melancholy strangers try to turn fantasy into reality? A hilarious comedy about desperation, pain and loneliness. Spare Change Productions, Inc, a member of TRU, is proud to present The Dirty Talk by Michael Puzzo; directed by Padraic Lillis; featuring: Kevin Cristaldi and Sidney Williams. At Center Stage, 48 W. 21St, Fourth Floor. Runs 1/11-2/4: Thurs-Sunday, all perfs at 8pm. Just $18. For tickets, go to: http://www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/128359
NEW! SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY IS MUSIC TO YOUR EARS!
Performances 2nd Saturday afternoon of each month: trade sheet music and listen to it come to life. Join online at www.NYSMS.org. Meets at Local 802 Musicians Hall, 322 W. 48 St. Flea market 12:30-1:45, program 1:45 pm-3:30 pm. Non-member guest fee $10. Membership $50 per year. Next meeting 1/13 with the Great Hotel Pianists and more, including Daryl Sherman, Kathleen Landis, Nancy Winston, Peter Minton, Steve Ross, Ronny Whyte, John Wallowitch and schedule permitting, Irving Fields.
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BEYOND THE BOROUGHS
When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time.
Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?
~G.K. Chesterton
NEW! WHAT THE DICKENS? FREE CHRISTMAS CAROL IN YONKERS!
Take the family to see Mr Dickens Tells A Christmas Carol, by M&M Productions Acting Company, Inc. with YCP TheaterWorks - for free. Gregg Shults, a veteran of many local stages and consummate actor, recreates Charles Dickens' story dressed as Charles Dickens. 12/17 at 2pm at the Yonkers Public Library, Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10710.
NEW! MORE CHRISTMAS CAROL, IN NEW WINDSOR!
Stormy Weather Players presents A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. 12/15-17 at Cornwall High School, 10 Dragon Drive, New Windsor NY 12550. Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30 pm. Sunday matinee begins at 2 PM. Tickets : $10 Adults, $8 Seniors and Children under 12. For tickets call 845-534-1012 or 845-298-8734. For directions: www.cornwallschools.com Any questions please Email SWP info@stormyweatherplayers.org or visit www.stormyweatherplayers.org
NEW JERSEY EMBRACES THE MUSICAL DON’T HUG ME.
It’s all about karaoke and you may want to sing along. Co-production with Shotgun Productions, 12/7-31. For more info, tix ($20-$50; discounts to groups or with subscription): call 732.229.3166 or see website www.njrep.org. Performances: Thurs/Fris, Sats at 8pm and Suns at 2pm. Plus previews the first Thurs & Fri at 2pm and 8pm with selected Sat matinees possibly scheduled. New Jersey Repertory Company Lumia Theatre, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ.
NEW! FEAR AND FRENZY --- JANUARY IN JERSEY.
1/4-28: The play is called October 1962, world premiere of D.W. Gregory drama is set during Cuban missile crisis as fear turns a small town upside down (not just Castro on their minds, but a convicted killer has returned home.) Thurs/Fris/Sats at 8 pm, also weekend matinees (Sats at 3 pm, Suns at 2 pm) but beat the crowd (and save $10) at special previews Thurs & Fri 1/4-5 at 2 pm & 8 pm. Regular Tix $35. Discount to students, seniors, groups. Info/tix by phone 732.229.3166 or online at www.njrep.org. Dinner/theater packages at nearby restaurants. At NJ Repertory, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ.
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KID'S STUFF ON SATURDAYS!
Always a lot at The Melting Pot: Thursdays at 11 am, Saturdays at 3 pm. You never know what's going to happen at Downeast Arts Center. $5 per child. Songs with guitar, creative drama, arts & crafts… and cookies, too! Plus storytelling, plays, sing-alongs, puppetry, and more. Pay-as-you-can!! The award-winning NY Artists Unlimited is a 22 year old nonprofit that provides professional theatre and art to under-served audiences. This space has been granted to them by the City of New York: the Downeast Arts Center, 203 Avenue A (12th & 13th Streets). Visit www.NYartists.org or www.DowneastArtsCenter.org. Phone: 212.242.6036 (office), 212.228.2886 (arts center); email NYartunltd@aol.com Located at 203 Avenue A (betw. 12th/13th Street), Manhattan.
NEW TIMES! SINGING EXPERIENCE ON CABLE TV - SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS!
The Singing Experience will now be on Saturdays and Sundays, every other week, repeated twice on the same day. Tune into our friend Linda Amiel Burns and The Singing Experience Cable TV Show on MNN - Time Warner: Channel 56 – RCN: Channel 111. On Manhattan Neighborhood Network - MNN. The show is now on every other weekend . . . Saturday evenings at 9:00PM, Sundays at 5:00PM on Time Warner Cable: Channel 56, RCN Channel 111.
LATINO
BURLESQUE EVERY TUESDAY!
Barriolesque - Open Mic, Monologues, Poetry, Music, Mime, Clowning every Tuesday,
8:00 pm $3. Hosted by Rhina Valentin, it is a Carnivale of Words, Dance, Comedy,
Monologues and Music. A Burlesque night of Art extravanganza where anything
goes. Open to comedians, thespians, musicians, singers, clowns, Lip-syncers,
Gender Illusionist and dancers, Mymes, people into eating fire, eating nails,
eating glass, invisible? Carlitos at Art for Change, 1701 Lexington Ave. between 106
& 107 St., El Barrio, NYC. Visit www.artforchange.org or call 212.348.7044.
GET A HIT OF RITT EVERY TUESDAY!
Tune into the amazing bass player Ritt Henn in his TV gig A Man, a Bass & a Box of Stuff. The show airs every Tuesday at 11pm, in Manhattan on ch. 56 (Time/Warner) and ch. 108 or thereabouts (RCN), and simulcast on the web at www.mnn.org. (Just click on the "ch. 56" icon & it just might work.) In the weeks ahead: K.J. Denhert in Connecticut, Swamp Cabbage's CD release concert, an interview with MAC Award-winning technical director Thomas Honeck (recorded at the MAC Awards), more steps in Ritt's "march to the NYC cabaret debut," and...well, much, much more. Tune in if you can.
CATCH OUR FAVORITE FRIENDS ON CABLE - TUESDAYS!
No, not Phoebe and Joey — Jamie deRoy & friends is on every other Tuesday! Here's a great chance to see some of NY cabaret's best entertainers: tune into Time Warner Channel 67 (or RCN Channel 110) every other Tuesday at 8PM.
COME ON DOWN…DOWNEAST. WAM-OW ON WEDNESDAYS!
Like an open mic? Got a joke? Entertain or be entertained. Every Wednesday from 7-11 pm, it's: WAM-OW! - Words & Music on Wednesdays. Bill Kozy, Gladys Perez & guest hosts welcome singer-songwriters, musicians, singers, poets, comedians, and more. Non-professionals welcome. Pianist available after 9 pm. Performers may be invited for future bookings. $5 admission. Downeast Arts Center, 203 Avenue A. Further info on this and other events: www.NYartists.org.
OPEN MIC POETRY EVERY WEDNESDAY!
Word is Bond Poetry Series with Features and Open mic, every Wednesday at 7pm. Hosted by: HecOne from the Welfare Poets, a collective of activists, educators, and artists bringing sharp-edged performances of music that incorporates Hip Hop, Bomba y Plena, Latin Jazz and other rhythms, the Welfare Poets bring information and inspiration to those facing oppression and those fighting for liberation. Art for Change, 1701 Lexington Avenue (between 106 & 107) NYC. Call 212.348.7044 or visit www.artforchange.org.
FREE PARTY, EVERY WEDNESDAY!
The party's moved to Alibi on Wednesdays ... Hip Da Mix with Host MC La Reine. Host MC La Reine gives props to resident DJ Wicked Wayne churning his brew of hip-hop, classics, old skool, and r&b with a little house flava at this underground hideaway. Every Wednesday from 10pm-4am. This bumpin' party gets you thru the rest of the week with pep in yo step! No Cover/2 drink min. Alibi at 116 MacDougal (A,C,E,F,V to W. 4th bet. Bleecker & W. 3rd).
SIMON STUDIO ON THURSDAYS, ON CABLE!
Catch the new Time Warner Cable half hour TV show SIMON STUDIO PRESENTS. It will start being aired Thursdays at 6 and 8 pm on Public Access Channel 23. Produced by Roger and Daniel Hendricks Simon, this monthly series focuses on the process of making performing and visual art and features local, national and international talent associated with THE SIMON STUDIO. This first episode features actors and writers currently studying and performing at THE SIMON STUDIO NORTH in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
UPDATED! HOUSTON IN SAN FRANCISCO... NEW VENUE THESE DAYS!
Catch piano bar legend Houston Allred ... if you can! performing,
with his one-and-only-true-love, Norman Andersen (on guitar)
at DECO LOUNGE, 510 Larkin Street, between Turk & Eddy,
here in San Francisco, Saturdays 9pm-1am & Sundays 5-9pm,
(a cocktail show). As the late, great Charles Pierce would have
said, "Come by & we'll tell cocktails."
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I always think that the best way to know God is to love many things.
~ Vincent Van Gogh
EXHIBITION OF JEWISH LOWER EAST SIDE!
The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy presents Forgotten Heritage: Uncovering New York’s Hidden Jewish Past, photographic works by Julian Voloj. This event, co-sponsored by the Conservancy, The Edgar Bronfman Center for Jewish Life at NYU and JWalks, features images which trace remnants of once-thriving Jewish communities throughout New York City. Included in the show are several photographs of Lower East Side sites. Gallery hours (in general) for this unique exhibit are Monday -Thursday, 9 AM to 10 PM; Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, Sunday, 9 AM to 7 PM. Bronfman Center, 7 East 10th Street,1st floor, New York, NY 10003, 212.998.4114. For more information: 212.374.4100 or email lesconservancy@aol.com
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BROADWAY & OFF-BROADWAY OFFERS
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Once again, we come to the Holiday Season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes,
in his own way, by going to the mall of his choice.
~Unknown
Broadway and off-Broadway ticket offers are available at great discounts to TRU members through MGM Consulting — go to www.truonline.org or click JOIN TRU above to find out more about becoming a TRU member!
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Broadway Deals:
CHICAGO - As low as $46.25
COMPANY - As low as $66.25
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - As low as $66.25
THE VERTICAL HOUR - As low as $50.00
THE WEDDING SINGER - As low as $61.25
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Off Broadway Deals:
ALTAR BOYZ - As low as $59.99
AWESOME 80's PROM - As low as $39.99
THE BIG VOICE: God or Merman? - As low as $39.99
BUSH IS BAD - As low as $35.00
ESOTERICA - As low as $40.00
THE FANTASTICKS - As low as $49.00
THE FANTASY PARTY - As low as $25.00
HOLIDAY WONDERS - Save 10% on Tickets
JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS -
As low as $32.50
LOVE'S DIVIDE - As low as $30.00
NAKED BOYS SINGING - As low as $30.00
AN OAK TREE - As low as $29.00
SHOUT - As low as $39.50
SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW - As low as $45.90
STRIKING 12 - As low as $35.00
THAT TIME OF THE YEAR - As low as $39.00
THE TIMEKEEPERS - As low as $18.00
TONY AND TINA'S WEDDING - As low as $43.50
These great deals are available to TRU thru BroadwayInsider.com!
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EQUITY
DISCOUNT FOR ZOLA'S!
Convenient location. Great food. And a Discount ta boot!
Celebrate the grand opening of Zola, 132 West 45 Street (between 6th and 7th),
located in the Best Western Hotel. Equity Members: Show your equity card and
get a 10% discount!
DALLY AT DILLON'S AT A DISCOUNT!
Our friends at Dillon's have offered TRU a 20% discount on lunch or dinner.
Not valid pre-theater on Friday or Saturday, but they'd love to see you any
other time! Mention TRU and receive a 20% discount off food (not including tax
or gratuity). 245 W. 54th Street. Call for reservations: 212.307.9797.
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