Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Songster Tim Marshall at Columbia Cafe Thurs, July 2, with material from his 29th Dream
Tim Marshall - Performing Thursday Evening From his soon-to-be-released "Leather and Wood" and current CD "The 29th Dream."
CD's will be available.
Columbiacafe.com
CD's will be available.
Columbiacafe.com
Monday, June 29, 2009
Digital art fans attended the movie RiP! A Remix Manifesto at RFC and joined a discussion led by Sara Hebert
Once upon a time mass media copyright was an open and shut case. Today, despite the enforcement-minded US lobbies from the recording industry (RIAA) and the movie industry (MPAA), the new generation is rethinking the ideas of intellectual property, especially when it comes to personal expression and artistic projects.
Some 50 people attended the Shreveport showing of the documentary Rip, A Remix Manifesto, which offers a radical challenge to traditional ideas of culture and copyright. Multimedia artist Sara Hebert led the post-mix discussion and was joined by the Robinson Film Center's Chris Jay.
Rip! frequently cited attorney-author Lawrence Lessig (Stanford Law and Harvard Law faculties), a visionary who has offered the world a provocative analysis of copyright in the digital age.
According to Wikipedia, Lessig "supports free software and open spectrum. At his “Free culture” keynote at OSCON 2002, half of his speech was also about software patents, which he views as a rising threat to both free/open source software and innovation. His fifth book is Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy. It is available as a free download under a Creative Commons license.[1]
The Remix Manifesto is a film about how today's artists in Brazil, the US and in Europe are developing a mash-up culture - an artistic free-for-all which samples sections of movies, books, songs and graphic material while building something new.
In keeping with the theme, people went home from the event with free copies of the movie as well as free remix software.
Photo by Chris Jay, blogged with impunity by Robert Trudeau since Jay gives his photos a Creative Commons tag.
Some 50 people attended the Shreveport showing of the documentary Rip, A Remix Manifesto, which offers a radical challenge to traditional ideas of culture and copyright. Multimedia artist Sara Hebert led the post-mix discussion and was joined by the Robinson Film Center's Chris Jay.
Rip! frequently cited attorney-author Lawrence Lessig (Stanford Law and Harvard Law faculties), a visionary who has offered the world a provocative analysis of copyright in the digital age.
According to Wikipedia, Lessig "supports free software and open spectrum. At his “Free culture” keynote at OSCON 2002, half of his speech was also about software patents, which he views as a rising threat to both free/open source software and innovation. His fifth book is Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy. It is available as a free download under a Creative Commons license.[1]
The Remix Manifesto is a film about how today's artists in Brazil, the US and in Europe are developing a mash-up culture - an artistic free-for-all which samples sections of movies, books, songs and graphic material while building something new.
In keeping with the theme, people went home from the event with free copies of the movie as well as free remix software.
Photo by Chris Jay, blogged with impunity by Robert Trudeau since Jay gives his photos a Creative Commons tag.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Arts funding update from Baton Rouge: no details but $ 2 million out of hoped-for $ 3.2 million was retained
From Laura Larkin at the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge:
The Louisiana Legislature finished its session yesterday, and some arts funding was retained in the state budget.
On Wednesday evening the Governor returned the budget to the Legislature with the arts vetoed. The Legislature worked Thursday to return the arts funding. Of our original $3.2 million hoped for, $2 million was included by the end of the day. This is all thanks to your amazing support, your thousands of letters and e-mails to Legislators. Louisiana citizens stood up and spoke out!
Thank you!
We haven't heard yet how the $2 million will be divided among various art granting programs, and will let you know as soon as we hear anything.
Keep advocating!
Laura Larkin
Grants & Community Development Director
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
427 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 344-8558
Thanks to Susan Breeland for news and the graceful illustration.
The Louisiana Legislature finished its session yesterday, and some arts funding was retained in the state budget.
On Wednesday evening the Governor returned the budget to the Legislature with the arts vetoed. The Legislature worked Thursday to return the arts funding. Of our original $3.2 million hoped for, $2 million was included by the end of the day. This is all thanks to your amazing support, your thousands of letters and e-mails to Legislators. Louisiana citizens stood up and spoke out!
Thank you!
We haven't heard yet how the $2 million will be divided among various art granting programs, and will let you know as soon as we hear anything.
Keep advocating!
Laura Larkin
Grants & Community Development Director
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
427 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 344-8558
Thanks to Susan Breeland for news and the graceful illustration.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Homegrown tomatoes, blueberries, shrimp, beef, sausage, arts & crafts and the music of Bob & Deidre at Shreveport Farmer's Market on Sat, June 27, 7 am to noon
Tomatoes are so wonderful right now, says Noma Fowler-Sandlin, that you've got to come get some. They are like eating sunshine. Blueberries are still going strong.
Noma, market manager, continues thusly: All the protein vendors are back -- chicken, shrimp, beef and sausage should all be there this Saturday. In fact, I challenge you to make a meal with farmers' market ingredients (using only 2-3 of your choice from elsewhere.) Let me know on the facebook page how you did.
Ya know, most grocery store produce was chosen by the corporations who grow it based on one facet: its ability to withstand shipping. That's why it lasts a long time, but sometimes has almost no taste. We do get used to that dependability, though. But now, it's summer and there's no reason not to give ourselves a refresher course in the difference. Locally-grown products save gas, stimulate the local economy, and most of the time, simply taste better. Try some!
If you have questions about the products at the market, ask the folks selling them. You'll find that most of the time, they have a deep relationship with the food they provide you. They're a good group -- ask them questions.
On Tuesday, I'm assured by the weather man the temp will have gone into the low 90s, so come on out and get what you forgot on Saturday while listening to the cover tunes of Bob & Deidre.
Noma, market manager, continues thusly: All the protein vendors are back -- chicken, shrimp, beef and sausage should all be there this Saturday. In fact, I challenge you to make a meal with farmers' market ingredients (using only 2-3 of your choice from elsewhere.) Let me know on the facebook page how you did.
Ya know, most grocery store produce was chosen by the corporations who grow it based on one facet: its ability to withstand shipping. That's why it lasts a long time, but sometimes has almost no taste. We do get used to that dependability, though. But now, it's summer and there's no reason not to give ourselves a refresher course in the difference. Locally-grown products save gas, stimulate the local economy, and most of the time, simply taste better. Try some!
If you have questions about the products at the market, ask the folks selling them. You'll find that most of the time, they have a deep relationship with the food they provide you. They're a good group -- ask them questions.
On Tuesday, I'm assured by the weather man the temp will have gone into the low 90s, so come on out and get what you forgot on Saturday while listening to the cover tunes of Bob & Deidre.
LSU Shreveport India Studies program will host Bollywood Night on Sat, July 11, 6:30 pm, LSUS University Center Ballroom
The LSU Shreveport India Studies program will host “Bollywood” Night Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the LSUS University Center Ballroom. The event will offer a buffet dinner and feature popular dance numbers from Bollywood films.
Performances will include Bharat ki Hawayein, a dance group from Tyler, Texas choreographed by Nandini, and Natya Kala Mandalam, a Shreveport group choreographed by Kamala. Members of the local Indian community will also showcase their talents.
Dress is evening casual or Indian attire. Tickets are $25 and the deadline to purchase is July 9, 2009. Tickets may be purchased at Asian Groceries, Heart of Bossier Mall with cash or check payable to the LSUS Foundation only. Checks may be sent directly to LSUS at One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115. For more information, contact Sanjay Menon at 318-797-5186, Asian Groceries at 318-752-8556 or Jesh Jesty 318- 655-6648.
Performances will include Bharat ki Hawayein, a dance group from Tyler, Texas choreographed by Nandini, and Natya Kala Mandalam, a Shreveport group choreographed by Kamala. Members of the local Indian community will also showcase their talents.
Dress is evening casual or Indian attire. Tickets are $25 and the deadline to purchase is July 9, 2009. Tickets may be purchased at Asian Groceries, Heart of Bossier Mall with cash or check payable to the LSUS Foundation only. Checks may be sent directly to LSUS at One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115. For more information, contact Sanjay Menon at 318-797-5186, Asian Groceries at 318-752-8556 or Jesh Jesty 318- 655-6648.
Summer Dance Festival performance from La Dance Theater and LehrerDance at the Strand on Sat, June 27, 7:30 pm
See more at www.ladancetheater.org and hear more at 861-3006.
A Better Shreveport group meets Tues, June 30, 8:20 am, Centenary Square, to continue work on bike routes, Texas St cultural district & retail, greenways
ABetterShreveport will meet Tuesday at 8:20 a.m., says Loren Demerath, in Centenary Square, room 206. Demerath's invitation continues, That's across the street from George's Gill. Enter from the back parking lot and you can't miss us.
We'll talk about our progress and the tasks that lay ahead for:
* The Bike Route Network (map and signs to go on side of road; logo to be painted on road itself; I've got logo's etc. to show, thanks for Ford Bevins!)
* Texas St. retail (what did Brady Blade learn at the shopping center convention? is there work we could do to create a vision of a downtown shopping destination that wouldn't depend on residents and wouldn't have to "follow the rooftops"? is there a coordination of property owners we could facilitate?)
* Texas Ave. cultural district (what have we learned about what it would take to have residents who are also business-owners move in? or just residents? hooray for our new downtown lunch meeting! what have April Kempf, Feico, and the others learned?)
* Cooperatives Center for Bikes, Food, and Building Restoration (what did Steve learn from his visit to the restoration cooperative(s) in Dallas? what space(s) would be available for a coop center that would also help downtown and therefore help create a more dense, more walkable, and less sprawled city?)
* Converting the bayous/drainage ditches to greenways (nature trail on hold til November while labor and plans are organized by Jon Soul; is it time to mow other sections? what does the National Park Service need in preparation for their next visit for making the plan?)
As always, we'll talk about particular projects or new ideas depending on who attends and the interest level.
Hope you can make it! The coffee will be on!
We'll talk about our progress and the tasks that lay ahead for:
* The Bike Route Network (map and signs to go on side of road; logo to be painted on road itself; I've got logo's etc. to show, thanks for Ford Bevins!)
* Texas St. retail (what did Brady Blade learn at the shopping center convention? is there work we could do to create a vision of a downtown shopping destination that wouldn't depend on residents and wouldn't have to "follow the rooftops"? is there a coordination of property owners we could facilitate?)
* Texas Ave. cultural district (what have we learned about what it would take to have residents who are also business-owners move in? or just residents? hooray for our new downtown lunch meeting! what have April Kempf, Feico, and the others learned?)
* Cooperatives Center for Bikes, Food, and Building Restoration (what did Steve learn from his visit to the restoration cooperative(s) in Dallas? what space(s) would be available for a coop center that would also help downtown and therefore help create a more dense, more walkable, and less sprawled city?)
* Converting the bayous/drainage ditches to greenways (nature trail on hold til November while labor and plans are organized by Jon Soul; is it time to mow other sections? what does the National Park Service need in preparation for their next visit for making the plan?)
As always, we'll talk about particular projects or new ideas depending on who attends and the interest level.
Hope you can make it! The coffee will be on!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
83% cut in the Decentralized Arts Funding - DAF - seems to be all but reality for Louisiana's world of dance, drama, visual arts, etc etc
A message to artists from Irene Vandever, Executive Director of the
Arts and Humanities Council of SWLA:
Not surprisingly, the funding for DAF and Statewide Arts Funding was vetoed by the Governor today. I say “not surprisingly” since the Senate had tied this funding to tapping the Rainy Day monies and Governor Jindal had already promised exactly this action.
We may hope against hope, we can email, fax, text and call, but in the end, it is not the elected officials who will pay the price for this decision – it is us, the residents of Southwest Louisiana and all across the state.
The Arts and Humanities Council of SW La has just spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to prepare for the DAF round to fund area non-profits and presenters, festivals and arts organizations for 2010 (eds's note: so has SRAC; see the DAF panel in action above). Now, we are going to have 15% of the already over-burdened DAF amount to distribute to our constituents.
Make no mistake, this catastrophic cut will be a fatal wound for some of our region’s groups and events. The focus for the Council now is to find every way possible to off-set the devastation of the loss of this funding. Look for more in the coming weeks.
The Council, our Board and I are charged with supporting and growing the valuable cultural programming throughout Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes. As long as we are able, we will strive to fulfill that mission. Email or call our offices to find out how you can help.
Irene Vandever, 809 Kirby Street, Suite 202
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601-5372
(337) 439-2787, director@artsandhumanitiesswla.org
Thanks to Susan Breeland for forwarding this early announcement of the bad news.
Arts and Humanities Council of SWLA:
Not surprisingly, the funding for DAF and Statewide Arts Funding was vetoed by the Governor today. I say “not surprisingly” since the Senate had tied this funding to tapping the Rainy Day monies and Governor Jindal had already promised exactly this action.
We may hope against hope, we can email, fax, text and call, but in the end, it is not the elected officials who will pay the price for this decision – it is us, the residents of Southwest Louisiana and all across the state.
The Arts and Humanities Council of SW La has just spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to prepare for the DAF round to fund area non-profits and presenters, festivals and arts organizations for 2010 (eds's note: so has SRAC; see the DAF panel in action above). Now, we are going to have 15% of the already over-burdened DAF amount to distribute to our constituents.
Make no mistake, this catastrophic cut will be a fatal wound for some of our region’s groups and events. The focus for the Council now is to find every way possible to off-set the devastation of the loss of this funding. Look for more in the coming weeks.
The Council, our Board and I are charged with supporting and growing the valuable cultural programming throughout Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes. As long as we are able, we will strive to fulfill that mission. Email or call our offices to find out how you can help.
Irene Vandever, 809 Kirby Street, Suite 202
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601-5372
(337) 439-2787, director@artsandhumanitiesswla.org
Thanks to Susan Breeland for forwarding this early announcement of the bad news.
Peter Pan Players' Sleeping Beauty opens June 25
Shannon Shea directs Sleeping Beauty for Peter Pan Players at MLP, says Stacy Ritch. It opens June 25 and runs two weekends.
June 25 - July 5...Th/Fr @ 7p...Sat @ 2p/7p...Sun @ 2p.
Call for tickets. Box Office 869-5242, PPP 868-9619
Starring...
Aurora- Lauren Gieseke
Prince- Andrew Ingerson
Flora- Elissa Little
Fauna- Katherine Marak
Merryweather- Christina Langston
Malif.- Sarah Ingerson
And many more talented actors, says Elissa Little on Facebook...
See more at www.peterpanplayers.org/.
June 25 - July 5...Th/Fr @ 7p...Sat @ 2p/7p...Sun @ 2p.
Call for tickets. Box Office 869-5242, PPP 868-9619
Starring...
Aurora- Lauren Gieseke
Prince- Andrew Ingerson
Flora- Elissa Little
Fauna- Katherine Marak
Merryweather- Christina Langston
Malif.- Sarah Ingerson
And many more talented actors, says Elissa Little on Facebook...
See more at www.peterpanplayers.org/.
Ryan Williams opens Secret Garden on Fri, July 10, at Performance Arts Center
Opening Fri, July 10, the Secret Garden is directed by Ryan Williams, with musical direction by Carrie Stephens, choreography by LeVette Fuller, technical direction by Jamie Sanders, lighting design by Courtney Gaston, stage management by Lela Robichaux and Rachel Havird. See it at Performance Arts Center, head of Texas St.
Performances dates and times are...
Friday, July 10, 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 11, 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 12, 2:30 PM
Thursday, July 16, 7:30 PM
Friday, July 17, 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 18, 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 19, 2:30 PM
$18 for adults/seniors; $9 for children.
Box office opens on Monday, June 29, at Noon and will be open weekdays between noon and 4:00 PM and one hour prior to curtain on performance nights: 318-429-6885 for reservations!
The Secret Garden Cast
Mary Lennox...................................Mary Anglin
Lily...........................................Katie Hall Smith
Archibald Craven.........................Robert Gadpaille
Neville Craven................................John Goddard
Colin Craven................................Benjamin Maxey
Martha........................................Heather Bryson
Dickon.........................................Erik Champney
Ben Weatherstaff.................................John Cook
Mrs. Medlock...............................Mary Zapczynski
Albert Lennox.................................Victor Crusan
Rose Lennox..................................Emily Kirkland
Ayah.............................................Leah Sayad
Lt. Shaw........................................Nate Wasson
Alice/Ms. Winthrop................................Julie Lyles
Lt. Wright.....................................Jeff Babineaux
Major Holmes........................................Mat Latz
Claire Holmes...................................Jenifer Perhala
Major Shelley.....................................John Horton
Mrs. Shelley.......................................Caitlin Coley
Jane.................................................Betty Dillon
Betsy............................................Amy Hammond
Performances dates and times are...
Friday, July 10, 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 11, 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 12, 2:30 PM
Thursday, July 16, 7:30 PM
Friday, July 17, 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 18, 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 19, 2:30 PM
$18 for adults/seniors; $9 for children.
Box office opens on Monday, June 29, at Noon and will be open weekdays between noon and 4:00 PM and one hour prior to curtain on performance nights: 318-429-6885 for reservations!
The Secret Garden Cast
Mary Lennox...................................Mary Anglin
Lily...........................................Katie Hall Smith
Archibald Craven.........................Robert Gadpaille
Neville Craven................................John Goddard
Colin Craven................................Benjamin Maxey
Martha........................................Heather Bryson
Dickon.........................................Erik Champney
Ben Weatherstaff.................................John Cook
Mrs. Medlock...............................Mary Zapczynski
Albert Lennox.................................Victor Crusan
Rose Lennox..................................Emily Kirkland
Ayah.............................................Leah Sayad
Lt. Shaw........................................Nate Wasson
Alice/Ms. Winthrop................................Julie Lyles
Lt. Wright.....................................Jeff Babineaux
Major Holmes........................................Mat Latz
Claire Holmes...................................Jenifer Perhala
Major Shelley.....................................John Horton
Mrs. Shelley.......................................Caitlin Coley
Jane.................................................Betty Dillon
Betsy............................................Amy Hammond
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Your comments on city planner Tim Wachtel's Dog Park Schematic Design, June 2009?
Here's one of several schematic designs for a Dog Park for Veterans Park offered by city planner Tim Wachtel. Here are his remarks:
There are three: Basic Park, Better Park, and Master Plan.
Regarding the Project Milestones, we are now in "Section IV: Present Schematic Design(s) to the Public for Comment." The 20th century model included a public meeting, but with an email list of over 50 interested folks, I'm not sure that is necessary. (I also hear that there is a Facebook page, but I can't get there through our network.) I'd be happy to do a meeting, though. Let me know your comments and if you want a meeting.
A couple of points about the Schematic Plans:
1.) The Large and Small Dog Areas require
A.) An Entrance that splits visitors to the large and small dog areas. Does that look right?
B.) Two pet fountains, one for each area, increases costs a little.
C.) Extra cross fencing
Are the extra costs and complications necessary?
2.) The Basic Park is about an acre, the Better Park is 1 3/4 acres.
3.) I did a drawing of what Memorial Pavers might look like. Has anyone seen anything like that?
All I need to finalize the plan and move onto construction documents is:
* Your comments and questions, and
* A budget.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Tim Wachtel, ASLA, Planner III
Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation
505 Travis Street, Suite 560
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 673-7721
Fax: (318) 673-7878
There are three: Basic Park, Better Park, and Master Plan.
Regarding the Project Milestones, we are now in "Section IV: Present Schematic Design(s) to the Public for Comment." The 20th century model included a public meeting, but with an email list of over 50 interested folks, I'm not sure that is necessary. (I also hear that there is a Facebook page, but I can't get there through our network.) I'd be happy to do a meeting, though. Let me know your comments and if you want a meeting.
A couple of points about the Schematic Plans:
1.) The Large and Small Dog Areas require
A.) An Entrance that splits visitors to the large and small dog areas. Does that look right?
B.) Two pet fountains, one for each area, increases costs a little.
C.) Extra cross fencing
Are the extra costs and complications necessary?
2.) The Basic Park is about an acre, the Better Park is 1 3/4 acres.
3.) I did a drawing of what Memorial Pavers might look like. Has anyone seen anything like that?
All I need to finalize the plan and move onto construction documents is:
* Your comments and questions, and
* A budget.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Tim Wachtel, ASLA, Planner III
Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation
505 Travis Street, Suite 560
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 673-7721
Fax: (318) 673-7878
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Michael Chisum and Sydney Bell have blog for their Cafe at Artspce cuisine
See menu changes and news from the kitchen in the cafe at Artspace at http://thecafeatartspace.blogspot.com/.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Over 7000 people surge through the Shreveport Farmer's Market at Festival Plaza on opening day, says Kip Holloway
The Red River Revel's Kip Holloway and Kevin Stone estimate 7500 people or better flowed through the Shreveport Farmer's Market on the morning of its '09 opening.
"We still have some fiddling to do, to make it more equitable for the artists and crafters and others in the outlying lot, but we're working on that. We were visited by over *5000* people yesterday, breaking all records. Given that huge amount of traffic, the opening was smooth," said market manager Noma Fowler-Sandlin.
She noted, "There are some logistical challenges to growing, shoving x number of vendors into y number of spaces, and getting folks to respect the handicapped parking spaces." The parking slots adjacent to the pavilion are no longer open to first-come, first-served vehicles. The area is reserved for handicapped parking.
Holloway cited the Slow Food Movement as a force that has directed attention to such markets.
The city's investment in the large, open pavilion would seem to have been quite a success, too.
Fowler-Sandlin cited many factors: "the music, videos, blogging, help from friends, participation from friends in the market and attending the market, great leadership and vast help from the Revel Staff (Kip Holloway, Kevin Stone, Christy Long, Jenifer Akers,) the City Staff, our sponsors, the vendors, the band, and even getting my husband to smile while he sold my jam, all serve to make this a great success for me personally."
- Saturdays, June 13 through September 5, from 7:00 a.m. to noon.
- Tuesdays in the months of June and July, there will also be a Tuesday market from 3 to 6 each afternoon featuring live music.
"We still have some fiddling to do, to make it more equitable for the artists and crafters and others in the outlying lot, but we're working on that. We were visited by over *5000* people yesterday, breaking all records. Given that huge amount of traffic, the opening was smooth," said market manager Noma Fowler-Sandlin.
She noted, "There are some logistical challenges to growing, shoving x number of vendors into y number of spaces, and getting folks to respect the handicapped parking spaces." The parking slots adjacent to the pavilion are no longer open to first-come, first-served vehicles. The area is reserved for handicapped parking.
Holloway cited the Slow Food Movement as a force that has directed attention to such markets.
The city's investment in the large, open pavilion would seem to have been quite a success, too.
Fowler-Sandlin cited many factors: "the music, videos, blogging, help from friends, participation from friends in the market and attending the market, great leadership and vast help from the Revel Staff (Kip Holloway, Kevin Stone, Christy Long, Jenifer Akers,) the City Staff, our sponsors, the vendors, the band, and even getting my husband to smile while he sold my jam, all serve to make this a great success for me personally."
- Saturdays, June 13 through September 5, from 7:00 a.m. to noon.
- Tuesdays in the months of June and July, there will also be a Tuesday market from 3 to 6 each afternoon featuring live music.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Invited to the Edinburgh Fringe Fest in August, 2010: Caddo Magnet High Drama Dept; all forms of funding being sought by Patti Reeves, drama mamma at Magnet
Caddo Magnet High School's drama dept, under the direction of Patti Reeves, has been selected to perform in the world’s largest and most prestigious arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as part of the American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF).
Only 30 – 40 high schools in the nation are chosen to participate in this festival each year. The Caddo Magnet Players is the first high school drama department ever chosen from Louisiana.
Each August in Edinburgh, Scotland, the city becomes the most magical and exciting place on earth as performing artists from all over the world take part in the Fringe Festival. The whole city becomes a stage, and visitors can view performances everywhere from playgrounds to conference rooms, from city parks to churches. The Fringe Festival includes over 1,800 different performances of music, theatre, dance and comedy during its three-week run.
The Caddo Magnet Players’ performance will be showcased at the AHSTF venue in Edinburgh in August 2010.
Caddo Magnet Players, recognized for entertaining and innovative productions, was selected by the AHSTF Board of Advisors to represent the United States as part of the 2010 AHSTF program. The Board reviews all completed applications and identifies the top high schools based on their most recent bodies of work, awards, community involvement, philosophies, and recommendations.
The Caddo Magnet Players, drama students, their parents, and teachers are heavily involved in fundraising activities to finance their two-week adventure to Scotland and England.
Their first fundraiser will be a summer production of Jerry Finnegan’s Sister, a story about Brian Dowd, who has spent the last 10 years of his life wrestling with an unrequited "something" for his best friend's sister, who happens to live next door. But each and every time he's spoken with Beth Finnegan for more than 30 seconds, he's ended up with his foot planted firmly in his mouth. Now, Brian's time is about to run out. With recent news that Jerry Finnegan's sister is getting married, the time has come for him to put up or shut up. What's he got to lose--except the love of his life! This acclaimed comedy has charmed audiences of all ages, and has been produced with great success in a number of theatres nationwide.
The July production will star Andrew Wood, a recent graduate of Magnet who received a theatre scholarship to Centenary College, and Hope Gutierrez, who is on a full theatre scholarship at BPCC. Both actors, although young, have received multiple acting awards and have been active in the Shreveport Community Theatres. Hope has performed in every theatre in town. Andrew was the recipient of the SB Magazine Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Motel in Fiddler on the Roof.
On opening night of this production there will be a Silent Auction.
The show will have only three performances – Friday and Saturday nights, July 31st and August 1st at 7:00 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and general seating. The production will be in the Caddo Magnet High School Performing Art Center on campus. All proceeds go to the trip to Scotland.
Students on the crew are participants of the trip to The Fringe. The stage manager will be Brooks Robinson – president of Magnet’s International Thespian Society troupe. Light Designer – Cameron Martin – recent graduate of Magnet on full technical theatre scholarship to Northwestern; Assistant to Director – Beth Hughes; Props – Adrian Gallegos, Graphics Designer – Tori Smith, Dresser – Mary Martha Breithtaupt,
Come see a great show and help send these kids to Scotland. Patti Reeves: 318-424-4822 or 318-617-3319
Only 30 – 40 high schools in the nation are chosen to participate in this festival each year. The Caddo Magnet Players is the first high school drama department ever chosen from Louisiana.
Each August in Edinburgh, Scotland, the city becomes the most magical and exciting place on earth as performing artists from all over the world take part in the Fringe Festival. The whole city becomes a stage, and visitors can view performances everywhere from playgrounds to conference rooms, from city parks to churches. The Fringe Festival includes over 1,800 different performances of music, theatre, dance and comedy during its three-week run.
The Caddo Magnet Players’ performance will be showcased at the AHSTF venue in Edinburgh in August 2010.
Caddo Magnet Players, recognized for entertaining and innovative productions, was selected by the AHSTF Board of Advisors to represent the United States as part of the 2010 AHSTF program. The Board reviews all completed applications and identifies the top high schools based on their most recent bodies of work, awards, community involvement, philosophies, and recommendations.
The Caddo Magnet Players, drama students, their parents, and teachers are heavily involved in fundraising activities to finance their two-week adventure to Scotland and England.
Their first fundraiser will be a summer production of Jerry Finnegan’s Sister, a story about Brian Dowd, who has spent the last 10 years of his life wrestling with an unrequited "something" for his best friend's sister, who happens to live next door. But each and every time he's spoken with Beth Finnegan for more than 30 seconds, he's ended up with his foot planted firmly in his mouth. Now, Brian's time is about to run out. With recent news that Jerry Finnegan's sister is getting married, the time has come for him to put up or shut up. What's he got to lose--except the love of his life! This acclaimed comedy has charmed audiences of all ages, and has been produced with great success in a number of theatres nationwide.
The July production will star Andrew Wood, a recent graduate of Magnet who received a theatre scholarship to Centenary College, and Hope Gutierrez, who is on a full theatre scholarship at BPCC. Both actors, although young, have received multiple acting awards and have been active in the Shreveport Community Theatres. Hope has performed in every theatre in town. Andrew was the recipient of the SB Magazine Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Motel in Fiddler on the Roof.
On opening night of this production there will be a Silent Auction.
The show will have only three performances – Friday and Saturday nights, July 31st and August 1st at 7:00 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and general seating. The production will be in the Caddo Magnet High School Performing Art Center on campus. All proceeds go to the trip to Scotland.
Students on the crew are participants of the trip to The Fringe. The stage manager will be Brooks Robinson – president of Magnet’s International Thespian Society troupe. Light Designer – Cameron Martin – recent graduate of Magnet on full technical theatre scholarship to Northwestern; Assistant to Director – Beth Hughes; Props – Adrian Gallegos, Graphics Designer – Tori Smith, Dresser – Mary Martha Breithtaupt,
Come see a great show and help send these kids to Scotland. Patti Reeves: 318-424-4822 or 318-617-3319
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