Sacred
Fools Members Meeting
June 18,
2006
Attendance: Adam
Bitterman, Paul Plunkett, Corey Klemow, Hans Gelpke, Michael Lanahan, Jenifer
Hamel, Padraic Duffy, J.P. Karlia, Kristine Dickson, Lou Burnstein, Mary
Guilliams and Tenaya Cleveland
- 3:15p
- Meeting called to order by Hans, who announced that John Mitchell
expresses sincere thanks to all who helped for La Bete. It’s open and running.
- Artistic
Committee reported that they will announce the next season soon in the
upcoming weeks.
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A rental will begin the season, leading into the first Sacred
Fools production to open in October.
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They are still accepting small project proposals for dark
nights in Fall.
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Call for Spring Proposals.
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Call for feedback regarding current proposals listed on
website.
- Elections
are next weekend for staff and new members. Hans will be emailing this announcement.
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Paul suggested that we push the members only meeting, or
have two meetings.
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Members only meeting (new member induction & MemCom/SAA
election) is July 23rd.
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General meeting July
9th.
- Development – Jen asks how many people
shop at Ralphs?
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The Ralphs campaign has already raised $400.
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Discussed possibility for a myspace campaign and house
manager campaign.
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Escrip – www.escrip.com is going to be a harder sell, because
you need to register.
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Call for volunteers to aid in development of corporate
sponsorship.
- Show
Reports
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Le Bete- Hans reports that we need to fill the houses.
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Bukowsical will end July 21st. Michael reports
that the show opened to a great house and many thanks to all continued
support. Ticket price is raised from
$10 to $15.
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Serial Killers – Hans reports we sold out and then some this
week. Five weeks countdown to the big
year end show. Open call for new
material. Ten pieces will be chosen between
now and July. Office Fu will be in the
final Serial Killers. The final show
will host First Annual Thursty Awards for best top episodes. Primetime show will run for two hours. Terry will host. $10 dollar ticket price with online sales. Serial Killers myspace is growing. Liquor license is a top priority. Henry Ditman has agreed to donate a keg of
beer for the Thursty’s. Hooray Henry!
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Ten Tops – Theme will be Picnic of Performance – open mike
event. Sign up spots are going to be
available online. Picnic foods will be
served.
6. Motion to close - Michael reports that thanks to Matt Garland we
are now in City Beat. As well, via
Hans, John Mitchell suggests that next meeting will be a barbeque. Meeting Adjourned.