This morning Natalia and I met a very nice reporter at the Indiana Gazette who interviewed us about the project. We had a lot to say, and I'm sure we gnawed her ears off, but she did a great job and seemed excited about it. (I'd say her name, but we forgot to secure her permission for that, (do we need permission for that?) so I'll just wait until the article comes out.) Anyway, the article should be out later this week and we'll hopefully get a link to it somehow.
We're meeting with the photographer in the late morning tomorrow to hike up the mountain to the site. A nice pre-noon walk will feel good.
Afterwards, we secured parking for the show in August! Thank you to Ageing Services, Inc. on Oak Street! We're gonna use their huge lot. Now its just a matter of securing Indigo or some other shuttle service.
OH! And the first readthrough went really well last night! (at least I think so) The translation Natalia decided on is wonderful. Very modern in a lot of ways, very Greek-structured in others. Everyone seems to be sort of perfect for their parts Again, my opinion, but I think Natalia would agree!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
A LOOK AT OUR FLIERS and ACOUSTIC HOUR WITH ANTHONY FRAZIER
FLIERS - I know they're hard to see, but this is at least what some of our fliers look like. I'm working on getting them as electronic files, but don't know how to do that (not computer savvy.) Any help would be appreciated in that area.
Basically, they're all fliering the same thing: July 5th. The one flier that looks like a jumbled vaudeville mess is the "Main Flier" that has all the info crammed into one: The entertainment, the discounts, the date auction, the art auction, the garage sale, the encore show at the Brown, etc.
The other fliers are the "breakdown" fliers, to be dispersed next to or separate from the "main flier"...For instance, when we're posting fliers, I'm not going to want to advertise the "date auction" at the supermarket, but I will at the Brown or the coffee shops. Likewise, it might be smart to stick the "Indoor Garage Sale" Flier on a door at Goodwill, but not, again, in a supermarket.
I'm trying to make sense here. Not sure if its working.
Fliers still yet to be finished: The entertainment "Itinerary" flier, the "Face-Painting and Other To-Dos" flier, the "Live Bands" flier
Silent Auction of Art and Home-made Goods: Also still accepting donations. Donations already include a framed print from Jacob Koestler's project THE DAILY CAMERA (www.jacobkoestler.com) and many, many others. (AN EXAMPLE OF ONE OF JACOB'S PRINTS CAN BE SEEN ON THE ENDLESS MIKE POSTER BELOW
Indoor Garage Sale: Books, records, cds, clothes and more. Located INSIDE the Variety Show. (STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS! Whatever is left over will be going to the new consignment shop that opened on 7th street, next to Valentis)
This next one is for the ENCORE SHOW at the Brown, which begins at 10pm, with Endless Mike from Endless Mike and the Beagle Club, and a couple of others.
ACOUSTIC HOUR - It is now 10:28 am. Natalia just dropped me off at home after being Live on the air with Anthony Frazier on The Acoustic Hour He did a great interview, we had a lot of fun and we got our name out there over and over and over. Hopefully we had some great listeners who are interested in attending and/or performing on the 5th! This is very exciting, and we feel very, very good about ourselves.
FIRST REHEARSAL IS TODAY - Natalia is at home working on the script. Rehearsal will be at 6pm tonight, a table read-through, followed by a quick little hike up to the space to look around.
Our radio show interview can be found at www.acoustichour.com - go inside the site, click on "downloads" then click on "rough space" (If you are there and can't find it, he said he'd be putting it up later...perhaps you're too early? Check back...)
THANK YOU ANTHONY FRAZIER!!!!!
Basically, they're all fliering the same thing: July 5th. The one flier that looks like a jumbled vaudeville mess is the "Main Flier" that has all the info crammed into one: The entertainment, the discounts, the date auction, the art auction, the garage sale, the encore show at the Brown, etc.
The other fliers are the "breakdown" fliers, to be dispersed next to or separate from the "main flier"...For instance, when we're posting fliers, I'm not going to want to advertise the "date auction" at the supermarket, but I will at the Brown or the coffee shops. Likewise, it might be smart to stick the "Indoor Garage Sale" Flier on a door at Goodwill, but not, again, in a supermarket.
I'm trying to make sense here. Not sure if its working.
Fliers still yet to be finished: The entertainment "Itinerary" flier, the "Face-Painting and Other To-Dos" flier, the "Live Bands" flier
Silent Auction of Art and Home-made Goods: Also still accepting donations. Donations already include a framed print from Jacob Koestler's project THE DAILY CAMERA (www.jacobkoestler.com) and many, many others. (AN EXAMPLE OF ONE OF JACOB'S PRINTS CAN BE SEEN ON THE ENDLESS MIKE POSTER BELOW
Indoor Garage Sale: Books, records, cds, clothes and more. Located INSIDE the Variety Show. (STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS! Whatever is left over will be going to the new consignment shop that opened on 7th street, next to Valentis)
This next one is for the ENCORE SHOW at the Brown, which begins at 10pm, with Endless Mike from Endless Mike and the Beagle Club, and a couple of others.
ACOUSTIC HOUR - It is now 10:28 am. Natalia just dropped me off at home after being Live on the air with Anthony Frazier on The Acoustic Hour He did a great interview, we had a lot of fun and we got our name out there over and over and over. Hopefully we had some great listeners who are interested in attending and/or performing on the 5th! This is very exciting, and we feel very, very good about ourselves.
FIRST REHEARSAL IS TODAY - Natalia is at home working on the script. Rehearsal will be at 6pm tonight, a table read-through, followed by a quick little hike up to the space to look around.
Our radio show interview can be found at www.acoustichour.com - go inside the site, click on "downloads" then click on "rough space" (If you are there and can't find it, he said he'd be putting it up later...perhaps you're too early? Check back...)
THANK YOU ANTHONY FRAZIER!!!!!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
THANK YOU BUSINESSES
STEEL CITY SAMICHES
WOLFIES
CANYON PIZZA
MITCHELL BROS. BBQ
all agreed today to give discounts to those who have their hand stamped by us on July 5th
Both Mitchell Bros and Wolfies gave us gifts to raffle off at the door. Thank you guys so much!
WOLFIES
CANYON PIZZA
MITCHELL BROS. BBQ
all agreed today to give discounts to those who have their hand stamped by us on July 5th
Both Mitchell Bros and Wolfies gave us gifts to raffle off at the door. Thank you guys so much!
Friday, June 27, 2008
AND EVEN MORE TO REPORT
And in just a few hours even more has happened:
-We are holding an interview with the Indiana Gazette on Monday morning.
-We have a meeting with the Indiana Arts Council, also on Monday.
-Natalia and I will be on the radio SUNDAY with Anthony Frazier on his Acoustic Hour. He will also be performing on the 5th, which is exciting.
-We have several artists who are "sorting through their work" to find some extra pieces for the Silent Auction, so a big thank you to them for taking out that time.
-Natalia scored some great local hand-made Jewelry at a $45 value to be sold at the auction.
-She and I will be meeting tomorrow to finalize all phone calls and try to get this thing sorted out completely. After that, its all PR and preparation. You know, making signs and filling bins full of old clothes to sell.
-We are holding an interview with the Indiana Gazette on Monday morning.
-We have a meeting with the Indiana Arts Council, also on Monday.
-Natalia and I will be on the radio SUNDAY with Anthony Frazier on his Acoustic Hour. He will also be performing on the 5th, which is exciting.
-We have several artists who are "sorting through their work" to find some extra pieces for the Silent Auction, so a big thank you to them for taking out that time.
-Natalia scored some great local hand-made Jewelry at a $45 value to be sold at the auction.
-She and I will be meeting tomorrow to finalize all phone calls and try to get this thing sorted out completely. After that, its all PR and preparation. You know, making signs and filling bins full of old clothes to sell.
RAIN SPACE ANNOUNCEMENT and WE HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT and FIRE MOUNTAIN FOOD DOESN'T AGREE WITH ME
Hello.
Today is what we call a "productive day." It begins with Natalia picking me up at 11:00 to meet a very helpful and nice man named Rich, who works for the J.S. Mack Foundation (Mack Park, to everyone who is familiar with the area, is what we're talking about here.)
You may remember that we were looking at Mack Park Stables/Livestock Arena as a possible rain location (for if and when it rains on either the 31st (our preview performance) the 1st, or the 2nd)
Well we have secured that space for those dates, and Rich (Thank you Rich and the Mack Foundation!!!) So:
Secondly:
We met with Fran Steinman about possible artists and performers for next weekend's (ahh!) Variety Show and Artists Carnivale at the Philadelphia Street Playhouse (formerly Indiana Player...WE LOVE THEM)
Thirdy: Had lunch at Fire Mountain with Rob Storkel about the technical aspects of planning and putting on this July 5th fundraiser. Thanks so much to him for all his help and support, and again, thank you to that whole committee. The meeting was great, Rob gave us gift certificates to pay for most of our lunch, and though the food made my stomach hurt (sorry Fire Mountain) it was a great success, I felt.
Fourthly: Natalia and I then went to Indiana First Bank to open Rough Space's bank account...the woman who helped was great, they play bad country music in there and now you can make donation checks payable to "Rough Space"
Isn't that great?
Today is what we call a "productive day." It begins with Natalia picking me up at 11:00 to meet a very helpful and nice man named Rich, who works for the J.S. Mack Foundation (Mack Park, to everyone who is familiar with the area, is what we're talking about here.)
You may remember that we were looking at Mack Park Stables/Livestock Arena as a possible rain location (for if and when it rains on either the 31st (our preview performance) the 1st, or the 2nd)
Well we have secured that space for those dates, and Rich (Thank you Rich and the Mack Foundation!!!) So:
IT IS OFFICIAL: OUR RAIN LOCATION IS GOING TO BE ARENA #3 IN MACK PARK, INDIANA, PA
Secondly:
We met with Fran Steinman about possible artists and performers for next weekend's (ahh!) Variety Show and Artists Carnivale at the Philadelphia Street Playhouse (formerly Indiana Player...WE LOVE THEM)
Thirdy: Had lunch at Fire Mountain with Rob Storkel about the technical aspects of planning and putting on this July 5th fundraiser. Thanks so much to him for all his help and support, and again, thank you to that whole committee. The meeting was great, Rob gave us gift certificates to pay for most of our lunch, and though the food made my stomach hurt (sorry Fire Mountain) it was a great success, I felt.
Fourthly: Natalia and I then went to Indiana First Bank to open Rough Space's bank account...the woman who helped was great, they play bad country music in there and now you can make donation checks payable to "Rough Space"
Isn't that great?
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
OH BOY!
So many exciting things!
FIRST REHEARSAL -
Sunday, June 29th (Hooray!)
BANDS ON BOARD FOR FUNDRAISERS -
Endless Mike and the Beagle Club
Dan Oatman
The Higher Five
Lung Rip
Soundrive
Remaining Green
The Sussex Pledge*
Leni* (from Philly!)
OTHER EXCITING NEWS
Jacob Koestler is donating a print from his Daily Camera project (I think he said it would be from the Beagle Club tour, which is grrrreat) and a copy of his book! (http://www.jacobkoestler.com)
James Duff is gonna make some bound-books of his writing
We are also probably going to have a Date Auction on the 5th.
*=not tttotally confirmed
FIRST REHEARSAL -
Sunday, June 29th (Hooray!)
BANDS ON BOARD FOR FUNDRAISERS -
Endless Mike and the Beagle Club
Dan Oatman
The Higher Five
Lung Rip
Soundrive
Remaining Green
The Sussex Pledge*
Leni* (from Philly!)
OTHER EXCITING NEWS
Jacob Koestler is donating a print from his Daily Camera project (I think he said it would be from the Beagle Club tour, which is grrrreat) and a copy of his book! (http://www.jacobkoestler.com)
James Duff is gonna make some bound-books of his writing
We are also probably going to have a Date Auction on the 5th.
*=not tttotally confirmed
Friday, June 20, 2008
ALSO, A QUICK WORD:
Just so you know, since it can't possibly be clear yet:
Once the actual production process gets rolling, there will be many more "Antigone" related updates and not so many of these technical, boring company and fundraising updates. So don't get, you know...jaded by the nature of this thing quite yet. It will get better. Keep checking back regularly if you're already doing so.
Thanks!
Once the actual production process gets rolling, there will be many more "Antigone" related updates and not so many of these technical, boring company and fundraising updates. So don't get, you know...jaded by the nature of this thing quite yet. It will get better. Keep checking back regularly if you're already doing so.
Thanks!
FUNDRAISER UPDATE MAXIMUM!
JULY 5th - Variety Show at the Indiana Players
WITH SPECIAL ENCORE SHOW AT THE BROWN HOTEL, beginning at 10pm (CONFIRMED)
JULY 12th - Show at H.B. Culpeppers, beginning at 10pm, with Remaining Green, opening band TBA (CONFIRMED)
JULY 18th - Rock show at the Brown (CONFIRMED, final band list TBA)
WHAT WE STILL NEED TO DO:
Confirm and book bands for the 12th and the 18th; Discuss the 5th with Endless Mike and the Beagle Club, assuming they are still available to do it. Confirm, confirm, confirm!
Natalia and I have decided not to secure a date at Wolfies for the 18th due to capacity issues and instead will pay a visit to Boomerangs in the next couple of days to see if we can work something out there for Saturday, July 19th (If you recall, we originally were trying to book a double show on this date, one at the Brown, the other (dance rock!) elsewhere. Because the Brown was booked on this day, and because its smarter to NOT have two conflicting shows with a similar target group, we're having the Brown show on the 18th, and the tentative other show on the following night)
WITH SPECIAL ENCORE SHOW AT THE BROWN HOTEL, beginning at 10pm (CONFIRMED)
JULY 12th - Show at H.B. Culpeppers, beginning at 10pm, with Remaining Green, opening band TBA (CONFIRMED)
JULY 18th - Rock show at the Brown (CONFIRMED, final band list TBA)
WHAT WE STILL NEED TO DO:
Confirm and book bands for the 12th and the 18th; Discuss the 5th with Endless Mike and the Beagle Club, assuming they are still available to do it. Confirm, confirm, confirm!
Natalia and I have decided not to secure a date at Wolfies for the 18th due to capacity issues and instead will pay a visit to Boomerangs in the next couple of days to see if we can work something out there for Saturday, July 19th (If you recall, we originally were trying to book a double show on this date, one at the Brown, the other (dance rock!) elsewhere. Because the Brown was booked on this day, and because its smarter to NOT have two conflicting shows with a similar target group, we're having the Brown show on the 18th, and the tentative other show on the following night)
UPDATES
PRODUCTION UPDATE:
Natalia has been spending a large amount of time re-arranging the cast list due to some unexpected changes. Unfortunately, we are no longer working with Henry Fodor, Kayleigh Thadani, Kate Duncan or Scott Fetterman...at least where acting is concerned. This is almost completely to do with summer schedules, which we knew we would run into. Kayleigh has expressed huge interest in staying on board for less time-consuming things like costume and makeup, as well as PR work and performing in our first benefit. We gladly welcome aboard Kraig Hamilton who will be joining Sue in the Chorus, and are pleased to announce that the daring and brave Walt Gray IV has graciously agreed to be double-cast as the Prophet and Haimon.
As planned, last Sunday a group of us did head up to the woods to check out the space. We are still trying to secure a rain location, and are trying to converse with Mack Park about possibly using their stables. Its all a matter of insurance, but hopefully things will work out. More news on that as it comes.
Yesterday (June 19th) the first official Production Meeting was held. Present were Dan Iwaniec (production designer), Brandon Beale (TD,) Nick Hrutkay (Stage Manager) and of course Natalia. After reviewing the Meeting Report emailed to everyone by Nick, its pretty clear that the four of them are on the same page as far as maintaining the goal to keep this production as minimalist as possible. This will be cost-effective and will aid in Natalia's Vision. Which, by the way, we still have yet to post on here. Let's add that to the "To Do Immediately" list, shall we?
First rehearsal is scheduled for June 29th
FUNDRAISING UPDATE:
Things have been changing like the wind. That's okay. We're making do with it.
Our first fund-raiser is still on for July 5th, thanks to the Indiana Players for votting "Yea" for us to use their space!
This benefit will be from Noon to Midnight, and we're still deciding admission price. That will depend on how many downtown business I can get to cooperate with us.
I've been hitting up local businesspeople this week asking what/if/how much they would be willing to "discount" people who attend this fundraiser of ours. The idea is this: if a person pays five-seven dollars (price TBD) at our door, they'll get a stamp on their hand, and that stamp is good for discounts at the bars/restaurants/businesses in the downtown area for the entire day/night. If a bar has a cover charge, that is also waived.
Inside the Variety Show, aside from on-stage entertainment, we are trying to organize:
1. A silent auction
2. a tee-shirt making area out back (spray-paint and stencils)
3. home-made art and crafts (possibly just combined with the silent auction)
4. an indoor garage sale (records, cds, tapes, books, ashtrays, whatever...)
5. door prizes (raffle)(basket might include a voucher for some Holliday family wine perhaps a donation from a local coffeeshop, if they're willing)and some other handmade things (preserves?)
6. Face painting
7. Caricature sketching
This is all still in the planning stages. Tonight I am going to the Brown to see if they're willing to host an "encore show" that same night. News on that later.
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We have booked a show on July 12th at H.B. Culpeppers The headlining band will be Remaining Green, with Dan Murphy (anyone who went to high school here in the last ten years knows who he is,) the opening band is yet to be booked.
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Aside from July 5th and July 12th, we are also trying to have ANOTHER show (a rock show) at the Brown on July 19th
News on that later as far as sound, bands, what have you. Ideally, we'd also like to book Wolfies for that same night, for dance rock...so if people want to boogie, they can head to Wolfies. If they want to chill and socialize, they can head to the Brown.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS ANY INTEREST IN PARTICIAPING IN ANY OF THESE FUNDRAISERS, IN ANY WAY, PLEASE EMAIL MOLLY AT roughspace@gmail.com
WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS FOR JULY 5th, AS WELL AS BANDS FOR ALL THREE DATES.
Natalia has been spending a large amount of time re-arranging the cast list due to some unexpected changes. Unfortunately, we are no longer working with Henry Fodor, Kayleigh Thadani, Kate Duncan or Scott Fetterman...at least where acting is concerned. This is almost completely to do with summer schedules, which we knew we would run into. Kayleigh has expressed huge interest in staying on board for less time-consuming things like costume and makeup, as well as PR work and performing in our first benefit. We gladly welcome aboard Kraig Hamilton who will be joining Sue in the Chorus, and are pleased to announce that the daring and brave Walt Gray IV has graciously agreed to be double-cast as the Prophet and Haimon.
As planned, last Sunday a group of us did head up to the woods to check out the space. We are still trying to secure a rain location, and are trying to converse with Mack Park about possibly using their stables. Its all a matter of insurance, but hopefully things will work out. More news on that as it comes.
Yesterday (June 19th) the first official Production Meeting was held. Present were Dan Iwaniec (production designer), Brandon Beale (TD,) Nick Hrutkay (Stage Manager) and of course Natalia. After reviewing the Meeting Report emailed to everyone by Nick, its pretty clear that the four of them are on the same page as far as maintaining the goal to keep this production as minimalist as possible. This will be cost-effective and will aid in Natalia's Vision. Which, by the way, we still have yet to post on here. Let's add that to the "To Do Immediately" list, shall we?
First rehearsal is scheduled for June 29th
FUNDRAISING UPDATE:
Things have been changing like the wind. That's okay. We're making do with it.
Our first fund-raiser is still on for July 5th, thanks to the Indiana Players for votting "Yea" for us to use their space!
This benefit will be from Noon to Midnight, and we're still deciding admission price. That will depend on how many downtown business I can get to cooperate with us.
I've been hitting up local businesspeople this week asking what/if/how much they would be willing to "discount" people who attend this fundraiser of ours. The idea is this: if a person pays five-seven dollars (price TBD) at our door, they'll get a stamp on their hand, and that stamp is good for discounts at the bars/restaurants/businesses in the downtown area for the entire day/night. If a bar has a cover charge, that is also waived.
Inside the Variety Show, aside from on-stage entertainment, we are trying to organize:
1. A silent auction
2. a tee-shirt making area out back (spray-paint and stencils)
3. home-made art and crafts (possibly just combined with the silent auction)
4. an indoor garage sale (records, cds, tapes, books, ashtrays, whatever...)
5. door prizes (raffle)(basket might include a voucher for some Holliday family wine perhaps a donation from a local coffeeshop, if they're willing)and some other handmade things (preserves?)
6. Face painting
7. Caricature sketching
This is all still in the planning stages. Tonight I am going to the Brown to see if they're willing to host an "encore show" that same night. News on that later.
-----------
We have booked a show on July 12th at H.B. Culpeppers The headlining band will be Remaining Green, with Dan Murphy (anyone who went to high school here in the last ten years knows who he is,) the opening band is yet to be booked.
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Aside from July 5th and July 12th, we are also trying to have ANOTHER show (a rock show) at the Brown on July 19th
News on that later as far as sound, bands, what have you. Ideally, we'd also like to book Wolfies for that same night, for dance rock...so if people want to boogie, they can head to Wolfies. If they want to chill and socialize, they can head to the Brown.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS ANY INTEREST IN PARTICIAPING IN ANY OF THESE FUNDRAISERS, IN ANY WAY, PLEASE EMAIL MOLLY AT roughspace@gmail.com
WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS FOR JULY 5th, AS WELL AS BANDS FOR ALL THREE DATES.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
IDEA FOR ALL DAY BENEFIT
We're still waiting to secure the Players (I hope I hope I hope!) for July 5th, but wherever the location ends up being, we need to start thinking about a. performers and b. STREET attractions
STREET ATTRACTIONS - are the people/things that can be outside of the venue so that when people walking by who HAVEN'T heard of the event will go "Hey! What's THAT?" We're thinking things like face-painting/body art, a mime ("Molly, get over the mime thing..." you're thinking to yourself) or something like that. A belly dancer. I dunno, anything.
So if anyone has any ideas please comment and leave them.
STREET ATTRACTIONS - are the people/things that can be outside of the venue so that when people walking by who HAVEN'T heard of the event will go "Hey! What's THAT?" We're thinking things like face-painting/body art, a mime ("Molly, get over the mime thing..." you're thinking to yourself) or something like that. A belly dancer. I dunno, anything.
So if anyone has any ideas please comment and leave them.
TO THE CAST AND COMPANY: CALL FOR HELP!
Hey guys!
Assuming you (the cast and company) received Natalia's director email last night, y'all know that we are in need of some extra help. So far, Erica, Natalia and I have been meeting for hours and hours and hours each day, every day. Needless to say, we're a spread a titch thin. Natalia needs to focus her talents and energy -and I think you'll agree- back onto actually directing the show, and not running around like a madwomen (yet, anyway) with this Promotional and Fundraising stuff. Erica and I, on the other hand, are totally happy to be madwomen right now...and hopefully you are, too!
Guys, this is an awesome opportunity to gain experience in the practice of practical thinking and planning for theater. Its been a rush so far, its only gonna get better and crazier! And the more people we have to help, the less time/work those people have to do. So if you have some free hours in your day, just let us know. We'll see you tomorrow!
Assuming you (the cast and company) received Natalia's director email last night, y'all know that we are in need of some extra help. So far, Erica, Natalia and I have been meeting for hours and hours and hours each day, every day. Needless to say, we're a spread a titch thin. Natalia needs to focus her talents and energy -and I think you'll agree- back onto actually directing the show, and not running around like a madwomen (yet, anyway) with this Promotional and Fundraising stuff. Erica and I, on the other hand, are totally happy to be madwomen right now...and hopefully you are, too!
Guys, this is an awesome opportunity to gain experience in the practice of practical thinking and planning for theater. Its been a rush so far, its only gonna get better and crazier! And the more people we have to help, the less time/work those people have to do. So if you have some free hours in your day, just let us know. We'll see you tomorrow!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
THE BIRTH OF A ROUGH SPACE
IT'S OFFICIALLY BEGUN!
Since I've last posted, the following has happened. The following, PLUS DECIDING ON OUR NAME.
I'd like to introduce you to Rough Space. That's us.
Now. The following has happened.
1. We had the meeting with the whole company on Tuesday, and it went fairly well. There was a lot of talking on Natalia's and my parts, but I think everyone weathered it pretty well. And then we all went swimming. After pitching the "commitee" stuff to everyone it became pretty clear that there really aren't going to be many available helping hands to help with the, well, "leg"work...(?)Work and class prevents most people in the cast from getting too involved with the master work. That's alright, though. Ever the optimists, we will make this happen.
2. Yesterday (Wednesday) Chris Anthony had to pull out. He was to play Haimon, Creon's son and Antigone's fiance. But Chris just got done working his butt off in Shakespeare's R&J and has family priorities coming up, so we're sorry to see him leave. We're in the process of re-arranging. We'll keep you posted.
3. Yesterday was also a big day for other reasons: Erica Kisiday (to play Ismene, Antigone's sister) just graduated from the MBA program with her Masters and has basically become, well, a voice of reason. It's good to have another practical-thinker on board and Erica is absolutely tops. After sitting down for several (and I mean several) hours yesterday/last night, Erica, Natalia and I are tackling the PR and Fundraising details like its our jobs....and it pretty much is, at this point. Whoa horsey, we are going to have our hands full.* Many of the things we cleared up were how many fundraisers we'll have, what kind, when and where.
*Yep, I just said "whoa horsey"
Lots of lists have been made, its just a matter of securing dates, then securing music, then making invitations, then sending them out. With the press kits. And our fliers. Which I just [pretty much] finished today. Wanna see them? I wish. I'm still trying to figure out how to upload them as images. But trust me, they're pretty rad.
When the fundraisers are a bit more secure I'll release details. But Erica and Natalia spoke with someone from the Indiana players about their role and have left several messages for other prospects for a different fundraiser. Exciting.
4. Being our first production, and being that we all very much believe in working towards causes AND doing whats best for our community, we a. don't want to alienate anyone, b. want a wide range of people to benefit from this show, and c. want to work for a cause. Plus, it doesn't hurt to make a good first impression around these parts. Which is why we've officially decided to benefit and support The Parks and Recreation Commission with our project. This means that any money we make will go towards the preservation of White's Woods. It couldn't be more fitting. We're using the park for our performance, and it will show the community who loves it so well that the area can be used for more than just walking trails. Its a truly valuable thing to have right here in Indiana, and I can't imagine the area without it. More on this in detail later.
5. We're still working on insurance business. Beale is investigating his contacts, while Erica and Natalia made their own calls today.
6. Called Dan Oatman today about him and other area musicians playing at fundraisers. Waiting for a response.
7. Erica's good friend Sarah is a talented artist and she came to our meeting last night to glance over the script and listen to our ideas for "image." She is spending the next few days making a design to go on our press kit and fundraiser invitation envelopes, as well as a hand-designed invitation.
We have changed this blogs domain, in case you haven't noticed, to www.roughspacetheater.blogspot.com
Our official email address is roughspace@gmail.com
Thanks for reading! Check back soon!
Since I've last posted, the following has happened. The following, PLUS DECIDING ON OUR NAME.
I'd like to introduce you to Rough Space. That's us.
Now. The following has happened.
1. We had the meeting with the whole company on Tuesday, and it went fairly well. There was a lot of talking on Natalia's and my parts, but I think everyone weathered it pretty well. And then we all went swimming. After pitching the "commitee" stuff to everyone it became pretty clear that there really aren't going to be many available helping hands to help with the, well, "leg"work...(?)Work and class prevents most people in the cast from getting too involved with the master work. That's alright, though. Ever the optimists, we will make this happen.
2. Yesterday (Wednesday) Chris Anthony had to pull out. He was to play Haimon, Creon's son and Antigone's fiance. But Chris just got done working his butt off in Shakespeare's R&J and has family priorities coming up, so we're sorry to see him leave. We're in the process of re-arranging. We'll keep you posted.
3. Yesterday was also a big day for other reasons: Erica Kisiday (to play Ismene, Antigone's sister) just graduated from the MBA program with her Masters and has basically become, well, a voice of reason. It's good to have another practical-thinker on board and Erica is absolutely tops. After sitting down for several (and I mean several) hours yesterday/last night, Erica, Natalia and I are tackling the PR and Fundraising details like its our jobs....and it pretty much is, at this point. Whoa horsey, we are going to have our hands full.* Many of the things we cleared up were how many fundraisers we'll have, what kind, when and where.
*Yep, I just said "whoa horsey"
Lots of lists have been made, its just a matter of securing dates, then securing music, then making invitations, then sending them out. With the press kits. And our fliers. Which I just [pretty much] finished today. Wanna see them? I wish. I'm still trying to figure out how to upload them as images. But trust me, they're pretty rad.
When the fundraisers are a bit more secure I'll release details. But Erica and Natalia spoke with someone from the Indiana players about their role and have left several messages for other prospects for a different fundraiser. Exciting.
4. Being our first production, and being that we all very much believe in working towards causes AND doing whats best for our community, we a. don't want to alienate anyone, b. want a wide range of people to benefit from this show, and c. want to work for a cause. Plus, it doesn't hurt to make a good first impression around these parts. Which is why we've officially decided to benefit and support The Parks and Recreation Commission with our project. This means that any money we make will go towards the preservation of White's Woods. It couldn't be more fitting. We're using the park for our performance, and it will show the community who loves it so well that the area can be used for more than just walking trails. Its a truly valuable thing to have right here in Indiana, and I can't imagine the area without it. More on this in detail later.
5. We're still working on insurance business. Beale is investigating his contacts, while Erica and Natalia made their own calls today.
6. Called Dan Oatman today about him and other area musicians playing at fundraisers. Waiting for a response.
7. Erica's good friend Sarah is a talented artist and she came to our meeting last night to glance over the script and listen to our ideas for "image." She is spending the next few days making a design to go on our press kit and fundraiser invitation envelopes, as well as a hand-designed invitation.
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Monday, June 9, 2008
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Also, we're still trying to come up with a name for the company, considering Desi Tute is somewhat "racially slurry"...Not intentional, I assure you.
PREPARING FOR TUESDAY'S MEETING
Last night Natalia, Crego, Dan, Erica and I tossed back a couple of beers on a porch and discussed details.
Our first big meeting with everyone is Tuesday, and we must be prepared. We've divided the evening's gathering up into little categories, and we'll pretty much go down the list in discussion forum, with Natalia and/or I speaking first and opening the floor to suggestions and questions. It sort of has to be this way, for time efficiency and noise factor's sake. We also discussed how important it is that everyone involved understands right off the bat that this is NOT a Waller Studio Theater Production. For those who don't know, Waller is the name of the building and theater on campus where most of us either go to school or graduated from. The studio theater is where we students typically put together our own shows...often, because directors and other people involved with these student production are our peers, authority is rarely observed and it can make for some tense and sometimes rifty business. This will not be one of those deals. We will be attempting to adhere to our goals of operation as professionally as possible (which means firing people (oh my!) should they become a problem...)
On that list of agenda for tuesday lies the very important sections about Promoting the show and -sigh- asking people for money. This all involves creating a very professional and appealing-to-the-eye press kit, and well-designed fliers (for passing out at such occasions as the Fourth of July, Luchenbach, etc...) The press kits will be sent to many, many people, local businesses, etc. seeking even the smallest donation. When we get those sent out and done with, then we can settle into planning fundraising events. Woot!
That's all for now. The "meeting" last night was a good success. It sounds like everyone who was there at least is getting super stoked, but we are remaining practical and calm, despite the enormous amount of work that can be seen on the horizon.
A NOTE ON COSTUMES:
I can't release any info yet, but all I can say is this: Dan and Natalia talked costume concepts last night, and whoa does it sound awesome. Done.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
APROVAL, ARCITCLES, EXCITEMENT
ALRIGHT.
Here's what's good: Natalia and Brandon Beale (Our little tech director for the show) went to the Indiana Parks and Recreation Comittee meeting on Monday and we got a VERY ENTHUSIASTIC (who knew??) Go-Ahead from them. They even said something to the effect of "Its about time Whites Woods got some culture..." (I don't actually understand that statement, since a lot of the people in Whites Woods Housing Development are, in fact, somewhat cultured and...I mean, what else is there? Indiana in general? There's where you could use some help...)
But anyway, WE ARE A GO!
The only thing is, we're not allowed to use fire of any kind, which means the show will be when its light outside (starting at 7, ending at 8:30, when the sun is setting...) We will probably have to give flashlights to people to have, just in case, on the way back down the hill, but other than that everything will be more or less visible with natural light. I think that is neat as hell. We're toying with battery-powered lights for some back-lighting/shadow effects on some muslin or linen or something. Going to be really badass.
Right now it seems August 1st will be the start of the run of the show. We will be having a cookout/feast/meeting for everyone involved on Monday at Natalia's house to discuss details, talk fundraising and get everyone's schedules aligned. But we are officially doing this. Very exciting.
Also, Rob Gallo (from the council? I may have to correct that...) and other members from that meeting, have been talking us up all over town and the Indiana Gazette will be interviewing Natalia and I for an article sometime this week. Stay tuned, and I'll post it, or at least a link. Sweetness.
As far as "people involved" is concerned...we're still looking for actors for Chorus members. It seems like some people who are here for July's Footlight Players want to stick around a little longer to do this (Jillian Orr, for one, which would ROCK) and the infamous Brett Mack is talking of flying in from L.A. for a spell to do it, too...if his schedule allows, that is.
As for fundraisers...
Natalia and I have discussed three possibilities, and with the right amount of "gusto" and focus, I think we're gonna shoot for all three:
1. FOR THE "KIDS" - A show, four or five (good) bands, maybe sell a little artwork on the side, three bucks a head, PR the shit out of it...maybe at the American Legion (if we talk to them,) or maybe at the Brown. Either way, it will be GOOD music, not your typical "im at the bar and not really listening or digging it" music...
2. FOR THE MIDDLE-AGERS - Caffe Amadeus or Culpeppers or something; we're talking to Dan Murphy and will talk to Larry Nath about playing some music for the older (slightly) generation...you know, a laid back evening full of mellow and good guitar...can't be bad
3. FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY - Seeing if we can use the Indiana Players or the Indiana Theater to do a one-night Variety/Vaudeville/Cabaret night (Monologues, Jokes, Song and Dance, Music, Sketches, Games)
We've been passing around little slips of paper to businesses and people all over town so the word can get spread
Any ideas? Post 'em.
Here's what's good: Natalia and Brandon Beale (Our little tech director for the show) went to the Indiana Parks and Recreation Comittee meeting on Monday and we got a VERY ENTHUSIASTIC (who knew??) Go-Ahead from them. They even said something to the effect of "Its about time Whites Woods got some culture..." (I don't actually understand that statement, since a lot of the people in Whites Woods Housing Development are, in fact, somewhat cultured and...I mean, what else is there? Indiana in general? There's where you could use some help...)
But anyway, WE ARE A GO!
The only thing is, we're not allowed to use fire of any kind, which means the show will be when its light outside (starting at 7, ending at 8:30, when the sun is setting...) We will probably have to give flashlights to people to have, just in case, on the way back down the hill, but other than that everything will be more or less visible with natural light. I think that is neat as hell. We're toying with battery-powered lights for some back-lighting/shadow effects on some muslin or linen or something. Going to be really badass.
Right now it seems August 1st will be the start of the run of the show. We will be having a cookout/feast/meeting for everyone involved on Monday at Natalia's house to discuss details, talk fundraising and get everyone's schedules aligned. But we are officially doing this. Very exciting.
Also, Rob Gallo (from the council? I may have to correct that...) and other members from that meeting, have been talking us up all over town and the Indiana Gazette will be interviewing Natalia and I for an article sometime this week. Stay tuned, and I'll post it, or at least a link. Sweetness.
As far as "people involved" is concerned...we're still looking for actors for Chorus members. It seems like some people who are here for July's Footlight Players want to stick around a little longer to do this (Jillian Orr, for one, which would ROCK) and the infamous Brett Mack is talking of flying in from L.A. for a spell to do it, too...if his schedule allows, that is.
As for fundraisers...
Natalia and I have discussed three possibilities, and with the right amount of "gusto" and focus, I think we're gonna shoot for all three:
1. FOR THE "KIDS" - A show, four or five (good) bands, maybe sell a little artwork on the side, three bucks a head, PR the shit out of it...maybe at the American Legion (if we talk to them,) or maybe at the Brown. Either way, it will be GOOD music, not your typical "im at the bar and not really listening or digging it" music...
2. FOR THE MIDDLE-AGERS - Caffe Amadeus or Culpeppers or something; we're talking to Dan Murphy and will talk to Larry Nath about playing some music for the older (slightly) generation...you know, a laid back evening full of mellow and good guitar...can't be bad
3. FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY - Seeing if we can use the Indiana Players or the Indiana Theater to do a one-night Variety/Vaudeville/Cabaret night (Monologues, Jokes, Song and Dance, Music, Sketches, Games)
We've been passing around little slips of paper to businesses and people all over town so the word can get spread
Any ideas? Post 'em.
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