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Have you contacted the Barn Theatre in the Galesburg area. It would be nice to see them here since they have been in Kalamazoo County for so many years and represent a unique type of theatre.Ruth <KCASBIGCHEESE@wmconnect.com>
- Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 09:25:15 (CDT)
I hope it is ok to post this here. My wife is a local web designer and would be glad to offer her services to Kalamazoo Theatre patrons! Kathleen creates and updates Web sites for small businesses and non-profits. Creative & professional, "we make it easy for you." Complete professional 8 page Web site with a custom masthead for only $999! Please visit her Web site at http://www.kallenweb.com for examples of our work and clear, no-hidden-costs pricing. Thanks.
Hugh <theatrekalamazoo@hugh.mailshell.com>
- Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 09:13:05 (CDT)
I hope it is ok to post this here. My wife is a local web designer and would be glad to offer her services to Kalamazoo Theatre patrons! Kathleen creates and updates Web sites for small businesses and non-profits. Creative & professional, "we make it easy for you." Complete professional 8 page Web site with a custom masthead for only $999! Please visit her Web site at http://www.kallenweb.com for examples of our work and clear, no-hidden-costs pricing. Thanks.
Hugh <theatrekalamazoo@hugh.mailshell.com>
- Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 09:13:26 (CDT)
Sorry for posting twice! I received an error message, it did not look like it went through. Hugh
Hugh <theatrekalamazoo@hugh.mailshell.com>
- Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 09:14:22 (CDT)
If you have been to Second City, seen the show "who's line is it anyway?", or thought improv sounded interesting and that it looked like fun join Scott Fuce for one of two classes at the Portage Community School starting the week of the 10th of January. Adult classes are on Tuesdays, starting the 11th from 6:30-8:30 and run for 5 weeks. Adult classes are $50. Student classes start Janurar 12th, run for 4 weeks from 6-8 and cost $40. Scott Fuce was a founding member of the Mad Hatters educational improv troupe, has studied at Second City in their conservatory class program, has a theatre degree from W.M.U., and teaches workshops on improvisational theatre. These classes are designed for both the novice and experienced improver...working on such improvisational theatre concepts as "Yes...and" creating the three "W"'s, and making scene move forward. For more information on times and fees, contact Deb Munsun at 269 323-6700. To contact Scott about having a workshop for your school or organization, please call 269 323-2291 or e-mail him at orph@juno.com.
Scott Fuce <orph@juno.com>
- Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 13:50:23 (CST)
Dear Friends! Welcome to the International Director's Laboratory "IMPROVISATION & SPONTANEITY IN PERFORMING ARTS"! Intensive practical training under the direction of Sergey Ostrenko, Artistic Director of IUGTE. March 15-19, 2005 in Malpils, Latvia. Excellent opportunity to find answers to your topical questions about directing! Here you will find more information: http://www.iugte.com/projects/Director.php International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) www.iugte.com
iugte <ingarz@mail.ru>
- Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 17:05:51 (CST)
Dear Friends! Welcome to the International Director's Laboratory "IMPROVISATION & SPONTANEITY IN PERFORMING ARTS"! Intensive practical training under the direction of Sergey Ostrenko, Artistic Director of IUGTE. March 15-19, 2005 in Malpils, Latvia. Excellent opportunity to find answers to your topical questions about directing! Here you will find more information: http://www.iugte.com/projects/Director.php International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) www.iugte.com
iugte <ingarz@mail.ru>
- Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 17:05:56 (CST)
Dear Directors, Choreographers, Actors and Dancers! Welcome to the International Director's Laboratory "IMPROVISATION & SPONTANEITY IN PERFORMING ARTS"! March 15-19, 2005 in Malpils, Latvia. Intensive practical training under the direction of Sergey Ostrenko, Artistic Director of IUGTE. Excellent opportunity to find answers to your topical questions about directing! Here you will find more information: http://www.iugte.com/projects/Director.php International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) www.iugte.com
inga <ingarz@mail.ru>
- Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 12:52:50 (CST)
Dear Colleagues! Warmest greetings from Latvia and the International University "Global Theatre Experience" (IUGTE)! We would like to invite you to take part in the International Director's Laboratory "IMPROVISATION & SPONTANEITY IN PERFORMING ARTS", the intensive practical seminar under the direction of Sergey Ostrenko, the Artistic Director of IUGTE. The meeting will take place on March 15-19, 2005 in Malpils, Latvia. PARTICIPANTS: directors, choreographers, actors, dancers, teachers of theatre methods, playwrights and senior students of theatre departments. Please find more details on the International Director's Laboratory at: http://www.iugte.com/projects/Director.php Welcome! Sincerely, Inga Ryazanova Chief Executive International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) www.iugte.com
inga <ingarz@mail.ru>
- Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 12:21:43 (CST)
Dear Friends! Warmest greetings from Latvia and the International University "Global Theatre Experience" (IUGTE)! We would like to invite you to take part in the International Director's Laboratory "IMPROVISATION & SPONTANEITY IN PERFORMING ARTS", the intensive practical seminar under the direction of Sergey Ostrenko, the Artistic Director of IUGTE. The meeting will take place on March 15-19, 2005 in Malpils, Latvia. PARTICIPANTS: directors, choreographers, actors, dancers, teachers of theatre methods, playwrights and senior students of theatre departments. Please find more details on the International Director's Laboratory at: http://www.iugte.com/projects/Director.php Welcome! Sincerely, Inga Ryazanova Chief Executive International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) www.iugte.com
Inga Ryazanova
- Monday, January 24, 2005 at 09:58:05 (CST)
Hello, I am working on a thesis which I am writing on American theatre. I would like to ask all of you Americans (and maybe non-Americans who have any interesting input too), to please help me with my survey. The purpose of the survey is to find out how Americans today perceive theatre as part of their culture and what role current theatre plays in the American society - in general and in more narrow social circles as well. Please, I encourage you to give me as much input as you can, this survey is not only meant for theatre-workers but practically for anyone who is willing to answer my questions. Thank you all very much and maybe you could spread it to your friends too and please send the filled out surveys back to lekathot@go.com, with "survey" in the subject line. I appreciate your help!! Survey follows: Age: Gender: Education level: Field of study: Your involvement in theatre (Ex: theatre-goer, actor, crew...) : For theatre workers – why did you decide to work in the theatre? What is it giving you? For theatre-goers – On average, how often do you go to theatre? For all – what are the most representative features of American culture – in general: - in art: What does theatre mean to you? What role does it play in your life? How is theatre represented in your community? What type of theatre do you most often go to (ex: repertory, community, seasonal...)? In general, are performances in your community aimed at a certain target audience (i.e.: age, social standing...)? What do you think of theatre as a career path or profession? How do you perceive theatre as part of your culture and cultural heritage? What does theatre depict from your life, your social and cultural environment? What do you think current theatre lacks or how should it change to be more poignant for today's audiences? What issues would you like to see dealt with in current theatrical productions? If you go to see a performance, what kind do you usually pick (ex: drama, comedy, musical, stand-up...)? What is it that touches you about a theatrical performance, what effect does a performance have on you? Do you think Broadway represents typical all-American theatre, or is it rather commercial, deigned for specific interest groups? How do you view Broadway in terms of accessibility, affordability, representation of American identity in the world? Do you think American theatre is well represented abroad? Is American society truthfully presented by theatre today? Do you think it creates an accurate picture of American society to an outside observer? How about to an American? Your favorite dramatist, favorite play and favorite show you've seen: Why – what did it catch you by? Do you perceive theatre as an integral part of your community, your society, your culture? How does theatre represent American culture? What do you think is most characteristic about American theatre? Which typically American feature is most widely presented in American theatre? Do you think theatre nowadays is readily accessible and available to everyone? Why or why not? Is there anything that should change that would make you attend theatrical performances more often? Does theatre now, like in the past (i.e.: Uncle Tom's Cabin) have the power to speak to people, bring attention to and change social circumstances? Does theatre today contribute to the richness of American lifestyle? If yes, in what way and to what extent does it touch daily life? In the future, according to current trends, do you think theatre will remain an integral part of American culture? Why or why not? How does theatre contribute to your feelings of national identity? What role does theatre play in representing American Identity in general? Additional comments: Thank you.
dialectgirl <lekathot@go.com>
- Monday, January 31, 2005 at 17:28:29 (CST)
Hello, I am working on a thesis which I am writing on American theatre. I would like to ask all of you Americans (and maybe non-Americans who have any interesting input too), to please help me with my survey. The purpose of the survey is to find out how Americans today perceive theatre as part of their culture and what role current theatre plays in the American society - in general and in more narrow social circles as well. Please, I encourage you to give me as much input as you can, this survey is not only meant for theatre-workers but practically for anyone who is willing to answer my questions. Thank you all very much and maybe you could spread it to your friends too and please send the filled out surveys back to lekathot@go.com, with "survey" in the subject line. I appreciate your help!! Survey follows: Age: Gender: Education level: Field of study: Your involvement in theatre (Ex: theatre-goer, actor, crew...) : For theatre workers – why did you decide to work in the theatre? What is it giving you? For theatre-goers – On average, how often do you go to theatre? For all – what are the most representative features of American culture – in general: - in art: What does theatre mean to you? What role does it play in your life? How is theatre represented in your community? What type of theatre do you most often go to (ex: repertory, community, seasonal...)? In general, are performances in your community aimed at a certain target audience (i.e.: age, social standing...)? What do you think of theatre as a career path or profession? How do you perceive theatre as part of your culture and cultural heritage? What does theatre depict from your life, your social and cultural environment? What do you think current theatre lacks or how should it change to be more poignant for today's audiences? What issues would you like to see dealt with in current theatrical productions? If you go to see a performance, what kind do you usually pick (ex: drama, comedy, musical, stand-up...)? What is it that touches you about a theatrical performance, what effect does a performance have on you? Do you think Broadway represents typical all-American theatre, or is it rather commercial, deigned for specific interest groups? How do you view Broadway in terms of accessibility, affordability, representation of American identity in the world? Do you think American theatre is well represented abroad? Is American society truthfully presented by theatre today? Do you think it creates an accurate picture of American society to an outside observer? How about to an American? Your favorite dramatist, favorite play and favorite show you've seen: Why – what did it catch you by? Do you perceive theatre as an integral part of your community, your society, your culture? How does theatre represent American culture? What do you think is most characteristic about American theatre? Which typically American feature is most widely presented in American theatre? Do you think theatre nowadays is readily accessible and available to everyone? Why or why not? Is there anything that should change that would make you attend theatrical performances more often? Does theatre now, like in the past (i.e.: Uncle Tom's Cabin) have the power to speak to people, bring attention to and change social circumstances? Does theatre today contribute to the richness of American lifestyle? If yes, in what way and to what extent does it touch daily life? In the future, according to current trends, do you think theatre will remain an integral part of American culture? Why or why not? How does theatre contribute to your feelings of national identity? What role does theatre play in representing American Identity in general? Additional comments: Thank you.
dialectgirl <lekathot@go.com>
- Monday, January 31, 2005 at 17:28:46 (CST)
Our website for both InterAct and Portage Players is: www.interactproductions.com thanks!
Jane Allyson <InterAct@charter.net>
- Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 00:19:19 (CST)
Our website for both InterAct and Portage Players is: www.interactproductions.com thanks!
Jane Allyson <InterAct@charter.net>
- Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 00:19:30 (CST)
Dear Friends! International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) is glad to invite you to the International Festival THEATRE METHODS 05 Between Tradition & Contemporaneity! July 11-17, 2005 Malpils, Latvia ” THEATRE METHODS Between Tradition and Contemporaneity” is the annual professional festival-fair bringing up the question of the bridge between tradition and contemporaneity in performing arts. It is aimed at the unification of artists from different countries of the world interested in the research of theatre methods between tradition and contemporaneity. THE OBJECT of the festival is to make the contribution to the upbringing of tolerance in the society by the acquaintance of the spectator with the variety of world traditions in theatre art. THE MAIN TASK of the festival is to demonstrate various theatre methods, to share and exchange with experience in professional theatre education and methods of rehearsal process. PROGRAMME: workshops, work demonstrations, video, lectures, readings, performances, discussion clubs and press conferences. Participants of the festival can attend numerous events of the programme. Moreover the festival offers the participants the opportunity to demonstrate their methods of creative work. This can be a workshop, a master class, a lecture, a video, a work demonstration, a performance (not requiring any special conditions) or any other way of demonstration to the presenter’s discretion. If the presenters would like to show a performance or a fragment this should be the result of the method. The participants of the festival become the main spectators of the creative demonstrations. Please follow the news of the programme at http://www.iugte.com/projects/Theatre_Methods_05.php Welcome to THEATRE METHODS 05! Yours truly, Inga Ryazanova International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) www.iugte.com iugte@mail.ru
THEATRE FESTIVAL <info@iugte.com>
- Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 10:56:02 (CST)
Dear Friends! International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) is glad to invite you to the International Festival THEATRE METHODS 05 Between Tradition & Contemporaneity! July 11-17, 2005 Malpils, Latvia ” THEATRE METHODS Between Tradition and Contemporaneity” is the annual professional festival-fair bringing up the question of the bridge between tradition and contemporaneity in performing arts. It is aimed at the unification of artists from different countries of the world interested in the research of theatre methods between tradition and contemporaneity. THE OBJECT of the festival is to make the contribution to the upbringing of tolerance in the society by the acquaintance of the spectator with the variety of world traditions in theatre art. THE MAIN TASK of the festival is to demonstrate various theatre methods, to share and exchange with experience in professional theatre education and methods of rehearsal process. PROGRAMME: workshops, work demonstrations, video, lectures, readings, performances, discussion clubs and press conferences. Participants of the festival can attend numerous events of the programme. Moreover the festival offers the participants the opportunity to demonstrate their methods of creative work. This can be a workshop, a master class, a lecture, a video, a work demonstration, a performance (not requiring any special conditions) or any other way of demonstration to the presenter’s discretion. If the presenters would like to show a performance or a fragment this should be the result of the method. The participants of the festival become the main spectators of the creative demonstrations. Please follow the news of the programme at http://www.iugte.com/projects/Theatre_Methods_05.php Welcome to THEATRE METHODS 05! Yours truly, Inga Ryazanova International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) www.iugte.com iugte@mail.ru
inga <info@iugte.com>
- Friday, February 18, 2005 at 03:42:57 (CST)
ART FAIR MAY 7th LOW EXHIBITOR FEE The Westnedge Hill Association is planning its Annual Fine Art Fair to be held May 7th on the lawn of the Parkwood Upjohn school. This represents an opportunity to exhibit and sell art to our 1,180 resident households, each with an average property value in excess of $130K. Additional foot traffic is generated by the well-attended Neighborhood Garage Sale, held simultaneously, and attracting upwards of 1500 shoppers. To motivate our residents to visit the Art Fair site, we're planning an area children's art exhbit on the theme "What I love about living on Westnedge Hill." Entries will be judged on two criteria: Originality of content/consistency with purpose and values of the Westnedge Hill Association, and artistic merit. All entries will be on display during the art fair, and our member households will all be inivited to cast ballots. We will ask exhibiting artists to judge artsitic merits of entries. The Annual Westnedge Hill Association Art Fair will be advertised in the Kalamazoo Gazette, community bulletin boards, signs along Westnedge for 7 days prior, and on televised and radio public service announcements. The Neighborhood-wide Garage Sale will also be similarly advertised. Additionally, each individual Garage Sale will have a sign directing traffic to the Art Fair Exhibit space is only $25 for the entire day, or 10% of your gross sales (your choice). Bring your own table, awnings, chairs and extension cords. Local artists who have expressed interest: Hot Flash Glass - hand blown glass - and, weather permitting, they plan to demonstrate! Rachel & Eve - handmade jewelry Sunnie Love Greetings and Design -watercolors Shelly Osterhout - textiles Jim Garrison - sculpture Don't be left out of this great opportunity to share your art with the historic community of Westnedge Hill. Space is limited - reserve yours today! Contact Fair Director Holly Ringle at h_ringle@epiinc.com or 269 276.0752
WHA <WHA49001@AOL.COM>
- Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 04:43:08 (CST)
ART FAIR MAY 7th LOW EXHIBITOR FEE The Westnedge Hill Association is planning its Annual Fine Art Fair to be held May 7th on the lawn of the Parkwood Upjohn school. This represents an opportunity to exhibit and sell art to our 1,180 resident households, each with an average property value in excess of $130K. Additional foot traffic is generated by the well-attended Neighborhood Garage Sale, held simultaneously, and attracting upwards of 1500 shoppers. To motivate our residents to visit the Art Fair site, we're planning an area children's art exhbit on the theme "What I love about living on Westnedge Hill." Entries will be judged on two criteria: Originality of content/consistency with purpose and values of the Westnedge Hill Association, and artistic merit. All entries will be on display during the art fair, and our member households will all be inivited to cast ballots. We will ask exhibiting artists to judge artsitic merits of entries. The Annual Westnedge Hill Association Art Fair will be advertised in the Kalamazoo Gazette, community bulletin boards, signs along Westnedge for 7 days prior, and on televised and radio public service announcements. The Neighborhood-wide Garage Sale will also be similarly advertised. Additionally, each individual Garage Sale will have a sign directing traffic to the Art Fair Exhibit space is only $25 for the entire day, or 10% of your gross sales (your choice). Bring your own table, awnings, chairs and extension cords. Local artists who have expressed interest: Hot Flash Glass - hand blown glass - and, weather permitting, they plan to demonstrate! Rachel & Eve - handmade jewelry Sunnie Love Greetings and Design -watercolors Shelly Osterhout - textiles Jim Garrison - sculpture Don't be left out of this great opportunity to share your art with the historic community of Westnedge Hill. Space is limited - reserve yours today! Contact Fair Director Holly Ringle at h_ringle@epiinc.com or 269 276.0752
WHA <WHA49001@AOL.COM>
- Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 04:43:21 (CST)
International festival-fair THEATRE METHODS 05 Between Tradition & Contemporaneity! http://www.iugte.com/projects/Theatre_Methods_05.php July 11-17, 2005 Malpils, Latvia PROGRAMME: workshops, work demonstrations, video, lectures, readings, performances, discussion clubs and press conferences. Welcome to participate in the programme, present your research methods and creative techniques, exchange experience and ideas in professional theatre education and methods of rehearsal process, make new contacts! Contact: iugte@mail.ru or info@iugte.com
Inga Ryazanova <info@iugte.com>
- Sunday, March 06, 2005 at 05:14:40 (CST)
Now Casting Starving Artists! We are casting a new reality-based series for a major television network. Are you engaged to be married and struggling to make your dreams come true as an artist (actor, performer, painter, dancer, writer, musician, etc…)? Are you tired of hearing your friends and/or family express their doubts? Do you want to prove them wrong? If so, we would love to hear your story! Couples chosen for the show will be generously compensated! For further information please contact us ASAP at: couples_casting2@yahoo.com
Pete <couples_casting2@yahoo.com>
- Monday, March 21, 2005 at 20:51:43 (CST)
Has the Portage Players finished casting for Fantasticks?
becca kutz-marks <kutzmark@kzoo.edu>
- Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 13:16:44 (CST)
International festival-fair THEATRE METHODS 05 Between Tradition & Contemporaneity! http://www.iugte.com/projects/Theatre_Methods_05.php July 11-17, 2005 in Malpils, Latvia. PROGRAMME: workshops, work demonstrations, video, lectures, readings, performances, discussion clubs and press conferences. ”Theatre Methods Between Tradition and Contemporaneity” is the annual professional festival-fair bringing up the question of the bridge between tradition and contemporaneity in performing arts. It is aimed at the unification of artists from different countries of the world interested in the research of theatre methods between tradition and contemporaneity. Welcome to participate in the programme, present your research methods and creative techniques, share ideas in professional theatre education, methods of rehearsal process and make new contacts! Contact: iugte@mail.ru or info@iugte.com
THEATRE METHODS 05 <info@iugte.com>
- Monday, April 04, 2005 at 06:35:24 (CDT)
English Theatre Director is running a fast, fun week of Theatre in London and Stratford in September. Please have a look at www.londontheatreweek.com and get in touch with Howard Lester. Very limited places this year
Howard lester <info@londontheatreweek.com>
- Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 21:04:30 (CDT)
English Theatre Director is running a fast,fun week of Theatre in London and Stratford. Please have a look at www.londontheatreweek.com and contact Howard Lester. Only a few places this year
Howard lester <info@londontheatreweek.com>
- Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 21:07:29 (CDT)
International Festival THEATRE METHODS 05 Between Tradition & Contemporaneity July 11-17, 2005 in Malpils, Latvia PROGRAMME: workshops, work demonstrations, video, lectures, readings, performances, discussion clubs and press conferences. IUGTE provide accommodation and three meals per day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) during the festival. WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS: - Lecture and workshop presentation "Utilizing Traditional Malay Movements in a Creative Movement Course at SIUE (Sultan Idris University of Education)". Haji Zainal Abdul Latiff - teacher, director, actor (Malaysia). - Lecture "Theatricality in non-theatrical music". Victor Copytsko - composer, musicologist, conductor, director (Belarus). - Workshop presentations: "Exercises from Commedia dell’Arte for Developing Contemporary Characters", "Centering Exercises for Actors and Dancers". Judith Chaffee - teacher, choreographer, performer (USA). - Lecture and demonstration of methods applied in interacting with populations affected by war. Yasmine Beverly Rana - drama therapist, playwright, educator (USA). - Master Class “Improvisation and Spontaneity in Performing Arts”. Sergey Ostrenko - director, choreographer, teacher, artistic director of IUGTE (Latvia). - Dynamic breathing training. Inga Ryazanova - psychologist, chief executive of IUGTE (Latvia). Please follow the news at http://www.iugte.com/projects/Theatre_Methods_05.php THE FESTIVAL IS OPEN to actors, directors, dancers, choreographers, teachers of theatre methods, playwrights, theatre critics and journalists, cultural managers, senior students of theatre departments. At the moment we have been accepting the applications from colleagues wishing to present their methods of work at the festival and who would like to participate in the programme! MORE DETAILS: iugte@mail.ru; info@iugte.com Welcome to THEATRE METHODS 05! International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) www.iugte.com
Inga <info@iugte.com>
- Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 05:27:49 (CDT)
Dear Theatre Friends! Warmest spring greetings from the International University "Global Theatre Experience" (IUGTE)! IUGTE is inviting directors, actors, choreographers, dancers, teachers of theatre methods, dancers, playwrights, senior students of theatre and dance departments to take part in the international programme under guidance of Sergey Ostrenko, Artistic Director of IUGTE: Director's Laboratory (Russian Tradition) "Director since Reading the Play till Meeting the Actors" Practical workshop “Improvisation and Spontaneity in Performing Arts” in the network of the International Festival "THEATRE METHODS 05" July 11-17, 2005 Malpils, Latvia Please find the details at http://www.iugte.com/projects/Ostrenkomethod.php Welcome! www.iugte.com info@iugte.com
"Director since Reading the Play till Meeting the Actors" <info@iugte.com>
- Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 09:20:45 (CDT)
International Festival THEATRE METHODS 05! WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS: http://www.iugte.com/news.php
WORKSHOPS <info@iugte.com>
- Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 03:58:20 (CDT)