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Summary: Jenelle's gossip column (aka minutes) -
including that darned hornblower, dealing with graffiti, a new late-night show, and more!
May 9, 2005 Meeting Notes
Taken by
Jenelle Riley, who will take this opportunity to indulge her secret desire to
write a kitschy gossip column…
An intimate but exciting
group poured into the red-hot Sacred Fools Theatre on Heliotrope Dr., which was
still abuzz with the kinetic energy from the previous evening’s Fast &
Loose festivities! There was Ruth Silvera, who had revealed the night before she
served alcohol-laden punch to her baby daughter, clad in a stylish turquoise top
and fleece pullover. Also spotted: Becky Harrison lighting up the room in a
sparkling Caroline Herrera gown similar to the one worn by Renee Zellweger at
her recent surprise wedding to some country singer she’s known for less than 5
months, can you believe that??? With
Sergeant-of-Arms Julie Mullen recuperating at an undisclosed location from an
undisclosed illness, the commanding Tom Kiesche took hold of the reins like an
oversized jockey and called the meeting to order.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
The rakish
John Mitchell, Managing Director, clad in a stylish ELS button-down shirt and
charming grin, stepped up deliver the following news:
--The
Saturday night fundraiser raised $2,500. The event was such the toast of the
town, we hope to do another one in the future
--Regarding
Horatio Hornblower, whose incessant honking during Sunday night’s F&L was
a most unwelcome interruption, Mr. Mitchell warned everyone he is a “fucking
nutcase.” Lou countered with “He’s just a fucking asshole” and Kate
chimed in he has “rage issues” before adding: “Fuck.” Mr. Mitchell
proceeded to instruct members to not confront HH; instead, have the House
Manager that evening call the police. We will continue filing noise complaints
but due to pesky liability issues, we should not confront the rascal directly.
--The
ongoing “new space” discussion was mentioned, with Mr. Mitchell assuring
everyone that if progress was made, the company would be informed. We are also
examining the possibility of sharing space. Word on the street is that the kind
souls at Theatre of NOTE have said that if they were to partner with any theatre
company, it would be the Fools. Huzzah!
--There
was minor discussion prompted by upcoming GOOSE & TOMTOM cast member Adam
Bitterman of the mural situation. Let’s get that graffiti painted over,
people! Fabu Frank Stasio agreed to contact the virile Joe H-K for information
on who originally made the mural. A rugged Phillip Wofford suggested redoing the
mural entirely, with the suggestion that the local police department hook us up
with troubled youths as outreach. Senor Bitterman brought a close to the
discussion by saying the graffiti needed to be covered soon, or the problem
would just get worse.
--Finally,
Mssr. Mitchell said he has noticed a lack of communication lately and if anyone
has ideas other than Tightcircle and the SAA e-mail, to suggest them to him at
ManagingDirector@sacredfools.org. He added something else about communication,
but I tuned out.
Oops,
MEDIUM is on so the rest will be done in normal-speak…
ARTISTIC COMMITTEE
Jinel and
Padraic were present, Birthday Boy Joe was sleeping it off somewhere.
--The AC
is now accepting proposals for the January-June 2006 shows. Deadline is July 1
so start proposin’!
--The
late-night show during GOOSE & TOMTOM will be a new serialized show
tentatively titled LATE NIGHT CEREAL (get it?). We are completely open to other
suggestions for names. Padraic is lead producer and is seeking scripts from
company members. The idea is that 5 different 10-minute storylines will be
presented every week, each story ending in a cliffhanger. The audience will then
vote on 3 of the serials to return the following week with a new storyline. The
inevitable comparisons to previous late-night shows were made and acknowledged.
Please submit scripts of ANY genre—IF YOU ARE A COMPANY MEMBER, YOUR SCRIPT
WILL BE MOUNTED. GUARANTEED. So send scripts immediately to PadraicDuffy@sbcglobal.net.
LIT COMMIT
--Ruth
Silvera has scripts for people to read! She can even e-mail them to you!
--Ruth and
David LM are interested in doing potluck readings in the future. More info to
follow.
PUBLICITY
--Get
jpegs of shows to Phil Sokoloff 14 days before opening. DO IT!
SHOW
REPORTS:
IVONA
Phil
Wofford: Come opening weekend! And now through tech, feel free to stop in during
run-throughs, which will begin at 8:15pm. Walk in anytime, the cast loves to
hear audience response! (On a personal note, this show is gonna ROCK!!)
SLOW
& TIGHT 3: REVENGE OF THE SITH
Janealle:
Scripts have been chosen, auditions will be Sautrday, May 21. Email JenL at CoenSister@aol.com
for an audition time, we will be holding auditions in small groups in 1-hour
blocks beginning at 11am through 5pm. Sides will be sent to actors and will also
be online shortly. Scripts are available in the office to be copied, but DO NOT
REMOVE them. They are in the box labeled TRIPLE CROWN because Genelle couldn’t
find another box. Several jokes were made about Jenelle’s “Slow and Tight
box,” all of which had to be explained to her. Actors will be cast in 2-4
pieces and producers are seeking 4 men and 5 women.
Scripts
are as follows:
The Tale
of Barbaloca by Joe Jordan and Fruit of Affairs by Tom Kiesche, Directed by John
Mitchell
First
Footing by Jenelle Riley, Directed by Ben Rock
Hear Me
Roar by Dean Cameron, Directed by Jessie Marion
Balloons
by Padraic Duffy and Keep Your Pants On by David LM Mcintyre, Directed by John
Wuchte
First Time
Feline by Paul Plunkett, Directed by Merry Alderman
Project
Red Light by Aaron Francis, Directed by Becky Harrison
KIDS’
STORIES (I WROTE THIS)
Corey:
Stories will be picked by the end of the month.
MICHAEL
RAYNER EP SHOW
Brandon:
Don’t forget Michael Rayner on May 28 at 9pm. He is ridiculously giddy about
it. (Michael, not Brandon, though I detected an abnormal level of excitement
from Mr. Clark, as well.)
TRIPLE
CROWN
Tom:
Starts May 28 at 11pm! Tom is seeking interstitial ideas for things to do
between acts, e-mail him at BigQuiche@aol.com. Week 4 line-up announced soon!
NEW
BUSINESS:
Brandon:
Donated some art from his personal collection now on display in the lobby. Check
it out!
Minutes taken by Jenelle Riley, and edited and
posted to the web by Corey Klemow.
Contact Corey with corrections and clarifications.
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