Hey there,
That was an Albert Camus quote. Was looking for a quick independence day related one, and this one…well, it just struck a chord. It reminded me of what can be both the greatest challenge and the greatest reward, with the arts, whether you're participating on stage or off. It challenges us as artists and audience to be better, it helps us figure out what that means for each of us, and enables us to actualize that to the best of our ability.
With that, I constantly wonder how DC PAL could be better, and am looking at ways to continue to implement effective, consistent, and succinct communication about everything that's happening with DC PALs, whether on FB, Twitter, or other social media tool. Anyway, just wanted to share. Here's what's going on this month.
*DC PALs and Lists on Twitter
*Smithsonian Folklife Festival
*2011 Capital Fringe Festival
*Potential Happenings
*Present Happenings
*Ephemeral Happenings
*Future Happenings
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DC PALs and Lists on Twitter
So, speaking of better using social media resources, I've added several lists to those existing. I know not everyone's on Twitter, so if you're not, the rest of the bulletin is for you. But if you are, check 'em out and mention @DC_PAL in a tweet, to add you to the appropriate lists. Existing lists included DCArts, MDarts, VAarts, dance, music, theatre, etc. New lists added are Actors, Musicians, Dancers, Techies, etc. I hope this continues to grow as a resource for you to be able to follow what's relevant to you, and to explore other areas and disciplines which might be of interest. So here's the DC PALs list, to start you off (if you haven't checked it out already).
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival
"The Festival is held outdoors on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between the Smithsonian museums. There is no admission charge."
So has you might already know, this year's festival started this past week and ends next weekend. The link below is the 2011 Festival Schedule:
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2011 Capital Fringe Festival
"Capital Fringe Festival is the only major unjuried, self-producing, open-access Festival in the Washington, DC area and occurs in July each year. The Fringe Festival provides all artists, whether new or established, a venue to express and develop their talents and artistic visions in total freedom."
The July bulletins are virtually Capital Fringe specials due to the number of DC PALs involved in a number of productions. With so much to choose from, you'll probably find me chilling under the tent, rolling a d10 to figure out what to see next. And, yes, I did just reference a d10.
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Potential Happenings
Bite the Hand (Fundraiser)
Box Office and Usher Support (Cultural Arts Center at MC Takoma/Silver Spring) - Usher volunteers get 2 free tickets per event they assist at. Box office has flexible hours and is paid or college credit. Call 240.567.5775
Auditions for Epicoene (The Mobtown Players) - July 6 to 10
Auditions for Christopher Durang One Acts (Port City Players) - Jul 12 to 13
Northeast Performing Arts Day - Northeast Performing Arts Group is looking for choirs, dance teams, vocalist, bands, to perform at NE Performing Arts DAY Festival on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Contact Mr. Carrington Lassiter at nepag1@aol.com or (202) 388-1274 for additional information
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Present Happenings:
Aida (Summer Dinner Theatre @ Montgomery College) - Jun 17 to Jul 3 / DC PAL: Steven Wolf, Thomas Hunter Hedgpeth
Don Quixote (Synetic Theater @ the Kennedy Center) - Jun 1 to Jul 3 / DC PAL: Dallas Tolentino
Night & Day and The Tennessee Continuum (Washington Shakespeare Company) - May 12 to Jul 3 / DC PAL: Heather Haney
Big River (Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre) - Mar 30 to Jul 3 / Amanda Spellman
The Good Will Summer Tour (Maryland Shakespeare Festival) - Jun 25 to July 31 / DC PAL: Teresa Spencer
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Chesapeake Shakespeare Company) - Jun 10 to July 31 / DC PAL: Kathryn Elizabeth Kelly
Charlotte's Web (Adventure Theatre) - Jun 24 to Sept 5 / DC PAL: Michael J. Bobbitt
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Ephemeral Happenings:
Moby Dick, an Adaptation for Theatre (Loose Ends Theatre Collective @ CFF) - Jul 7 to 22 / DC PALs: Joanna Miller
Pinoy: A 'merican Tale (AWoL Productions @ CFF) - Jul 7 to 22 / DC PALs: DonMike Mendoza, Eamonn Foley, JR Russ
Incurable (Wayward Theatre & Flying V @ CFF) - Jul 7 to 23 / DC PAL: Genevieve James
Who Killed Captain Kirk? (@ CFF) Jul 8 to 22 / DC PALs: Mundy Spears, Paco Madden
Love Me! Why Everyone Hates Actors (@ CFF) - Jul 8 to 24 / DC PALs: Chase Maggiano, Cyle Christopher Durkee
Manifesto! (Happenstance Theater @ CFF) - Jul 8 to 24 / DC PAL: Sabrina Selma Mandell
Pascal's Aquarium (Nice-ee Nice Productions @ CFF) - Jul 8 to 24 / DC PALs: Danny Pushkin, Eric Brooks, Joey Ibanez, Katie Nigsch-Fairfax, Neil McFadden, Toni Goldberg, Vishal Vaidya
Ascension: Phase 5 (DCypher Dance @ Atlas Performing Arts Center) - Jul 9 / DC PAL: Eric L. Scott
Assembly Required: Comedy A to Y (No Rules Theatre Company @ CFF) - Jul 9 to 23 / DC PAL: Joshua Morgan
Captain Freedom (Landless Theatre @ CFF) - Jul 9 to 22 / DC PAL: Ally Jenkins
Every Night I Die (Dash Productions @ CFF) - Jul 9 to 24 / DC PAL: DonMike Mendoza, Toni Goldberg, Vanessa Strickland
Hamlet: Reframed (Grain of Sand Theatre @ CFF) - Jul 9 to 21 / DC PAL: Allison Galen
Pandora: A Tragicomic Greek Romp (Impressionable Players @ Studio Theatre @ CFF) - Jul 9 to 24 / DC PAL: Melanie Shur
Priscilla Dreams the Answer (Nu Sass Productions @ CFF) - Jul 9 to 22 / DC PAL: Aubri O'Connor
UPheaval (DC Aerial Collective @ Studio Theatre @ CFF) - Jul 9 to 23 / DC PAL: Sonya Melissa
She (@ CFF) - Jul 10 to 23 / DC PAL: Verena Lucia Anders
That's What She SANG! (Dominion Stage @ CFF) - Jul 10 to 24 / DC PAL: Patrick Murphy Doneghy
Illuminate: A Martial Arts Experience (@ CFF) - Jul 12 to 24 / DC PAL: John Shryock
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Future Happenings:
2011 Capital Fringe Festival - Jul 7 to 25 / DC PAL: Julianne Brienza
I Like Nuts (The Musical) (@ Studio Theatre @ CFF) - Jul 7 to 31 / DC PALs: Rick Westerkamp, Vanessa Strickland
Meet Me In St. Louis (Summer Dinner Theatre @ Montgomery College) - Jul 15 to 31 / DC PAL: Steven Wolf
Pop! - Who Shot Andy Warhall (@Studio Theatre @ CFF) - Jul 13 to Aug 7 / DC PALs: Hunter Styles, Luke Tudball
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Have an event for July that's not listed? It's not too late. The midmonth bulletin goes out on the 16th or so, so just shoot me a message before then.
Also, thanks for those that include the cast and production team on their FB event pages and website. It helps me check to see if their our other DC PALs involved, beyond those who invited or messaged me about their event
Hope everyone's enjoying the long weekend. Until next time,
JR
