Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
First Rehearsal and Read-through with Cast
The cast gathered and read the script for the first time tonight. It was thrilling and inspiring to hear the voices in the room. The show opens one month from today and it's gonna be great! Tonight I am feeling grateful to the many many people, businesses and organizations that have contributed so much to make this happen. Don't miss the show!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Readings and auditions
We held readings of the script-in-progress and got community feedback at sessions on Tuesday August 11, 12:30 p.m. in the Dunedin Community Room and 1:30 p.m. at Neighborhood House.
On August 14, 15 and 19 community members aged 9-80 (or thereabouts) auditioned for roles as community actors, set builders, box office help, costume construction, and more.
Mark your calendars and plan to come to the show in the theater space of the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building, 179 E Robie St., St. Paul 55107.
Performance dates and times are:
Friday Sept. 25 and Saturday Sept 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Sept 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are Pay-what-you-can and will be available at the door
E-mail westsidetheaterproject@yahoo.com for more information.
On August 14, 15 and 19 community members aged 9-80 (or thereabouts) auditioned for roles as community actors, set builders, box office help, costume construction, and more.
Mark your calendars and plan to come to the show in the theater space of the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building, 179 E Robie St., St. Paul 55107.
Performance dates and times are:
Friday Sept. 25 and Saturday Sept 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Sept 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are Pay-what-you-can and will be available at the door
E-mail westsidetheaterproject@yahoo.com for more information.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Production is upon us: Save these dates!
Spread the word! Auditions for The Westside on the Southside the new play by Al Justiniano inspired by stories from the West Side of St. Paul are coming soon. Community members are invited to come audition on Friday August 14 from 6-9 pm and Saturday August 15 from 10am-1pm. We'll post locations soon.
Also, mark your calendars for the performances September 25, 26, and 27.
Also, mark your calendars for the performances September 25, 26, and 27.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
WSTP needs musicians, volunteers
West Side Theater Project seeks musicians to audition to participate in the creation and production of music for the upcoming September performance. We want to include musical the diverse cultures represented in the neighborhood. If you or someone you know is interested, please call Becky at 651/216-0060, or e-mail westsidetheaterproject@yahoo.com for more information.
We are also currently interviewing for several volunteer positions to assist with the production. Volunteer positions available include: stage manager and assistant stage managers, set construction, costume shop, community outreach, box office, music director, assistant stage director and more! For a complete listining with job descriptions, or to request an application, email westsidetheaterproject@yahoo.com or contact Becky at 651/216-0060.
We would like to fill as many of these positions as possible by mid-July, so contact us today!
We are also currently interviewing for several volunteer positions to assist with the production. Volunteer positions available include: stage manager and assistant stage managers, set construction, costume shop, community outreach, box office, music director, assistant stage director and more! For a complete listining with job descriptions, or to request an application, email westsidetheaterproject@yahoo.com or contact Becky at 651/216-0060.
We would like to fill as many of these positions as possible by mid-July, so contact us today!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Time to Start Writing
We are moving into the playwriting, music-composing stage of the project!
Between late January and today we have held 12 story circles in 5 locations in and around the Wellstone Center, Dunedin Homes and El Burrito Mercado. We are going to have a few more story-listening sessions in the next couple of weeks, especially hoping to hear from youth.
We have heard many rich stories. We know we've barely scratched the surface: we could keep listening to stories for months to come. While we do hope to hear more stories for a future projects, it is time now, to start writing a play and some music! We have lots of inspiration and ideas and are ready for this next step.
We are looking for musicians! If you know of musicians in the neighborhood who might be interested in pariticipating in this project, let us know. We hope to include music from the neighborhood's many cultures.
Watch this space for a preview of what's to come as the play starts to take shape. Also, watch for specific dates and times of upcoming events related to the project. In July we plan to host community readings of the play, a collaboration workshop, and community art workshops to create set componants.
Between late January and today we have held 12 story circles in 5 locations in and around the Wellstone Center, Dunedin Homes and El Burrito Mercado. We are going to have a few more story-listening sessions in the next couple of weeks, especially hoping to hear from youth.
We have heard many rich stories. We know we've barely scratched the surface: we could keep listening to stories for months to come. While we do hope to hear more stories for a future projects, it is time now, to start writing a play and some music! We have lots of inspiration and ideas and are ready for this next step.
We are looking for musicians! If you know of musicians in the neighborhood who might be interested in pariticipating in this project, let us know. We hope to include music from the neighborhood's many cultures.
Watch this space for a preview of what's to come as the play starts to take shape. Also, watch for specific dates and times of upcoming events related to the project. In July we plan to host community readings of the play, a collaboration workshop, and community art workshops to create set componants.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Cinco de Mayo WSTP Update
The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival passed through the West Side this past Saturday (el dos de Mayo). Since today is the actual Cinco de Mayo (May 5) it seems a good day for a long overdue update post.
Here’s what you’ll find below:
1. What we’ve been doing: Story Circle update
2. Last open-to-all chance to share stories: May 19, 2009
3. What’s coming up: timeline to a Sept 24-29, 2009 Production
4. Volunteer Opportunities
5. New Cause on Facebook for WSTP
6. More ways to help
(I’m not sophisticated enough to make that list links, so you’ll just have to scroll through to get to what you want to read.)
1. What we’ve been doing: Story Circle update
As we expected, there are lots and lots of stories in the 4-block area surrounding the Wellstone Center. We have met with residents of the Dunedin single adult high rise and family town homes, Neighborhood House staff, Elementary-aged children in the All Around the Neighborhood Spring Break Camp, and community members at El Burrito. We’ve heard stories in English, Spanish and Hmong. During May we will meet again with Hmong Families from Dunedin, youth and adults and Neighborhood House, and host another story circle open to the community at El Burrito.
2. Last open-to-all chance to share stories: May 19, 2009
HELP SPREAD THE WORD
If you have stories to share about the West Side, especially the area around the Wellstone Center, PLEASE COME join us at El Burrito (in El Café) on May 19 from 3:00-4:30. This is the last open to anyone story circle we’ll hold, so we hope to see you there. Tasty El Burrito snacks will be provided, so don’t miss out. I’ll send another reminder about this next week. Reservations aren’t necessary but do help us plan for food, so if you think you can come, send an e-mail to westsidetheaterproject@yahoo.com to let us know.
3. What’s coming up: timeline to a Sept 24-29, 2009 Production
January-May: Story Gathering
June: Creation of First-draft of Script
July-August: Community readings of the draft script and script revision
Early August: Community Auditions
mid-August to September: Rehearsal
Sept 24-29, 2009: Performance!!!
4. Volunteer Opportunities
We now have a list of volunteer opportunities and a volunteer application available. If you are interested in working on the project, e-mail westsidetheaterproject@yahoo.com and we’ll send you the list and the application.
5. West Side Theater Project Cause on Facebook
Stay in touch and help spread the word about the project to others by joining our “cause” on Facebook and inviting friends who might be interested:
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/262039
6. More Ways to Help
Help bring the show to life! Make a donation to the West Side Theater Project at www.nautilusmusictheater.org, click "donate online" and follow the process. Indicate that your donation is for "WSTP." You may also mail contributions, payable to Nautilus Music Theater and indicating WSTP in the memo, to Nautilus at 308 Prince St Ste 250 St Paul, MN 55101. Thank you!
Here’s what you’ll find below:
1. What we’ve been doing: Story Circle update
2. Last open-to-all chance to share stories: May 19, 2009
3. What’s coming up: timeline to a Sept 24-29, 2009 Production
4. Volunteer Opportunities
5. New Cause on Facebook for WSTP
6. More ways to help
(I’m not sophisticated enough to make that list links, so you’ll just have to scroll through to get to what you want to read.)
1. What we’ve been doing: Story Circle update
As we expected, there are lots and lots of stories in the 4-block area surrounding the Wellstone Center. We have met with residents of the Dunedin single adult high rise and family town homes, Neighborhood House staff, Elementary-aged children in the All Around the Neighborhood Spring Break Camp, and community members at El Burrito. We’ve heard stories in English, Spanish and Hmong. During May we will meet again with Hmong Families from Dunedin, youth and adults and Neighborhood House, and host another story circle open to the community at El Burrito.
2. Last open-to-all chance to share stories: May 19, 2009
HELP SPREAD THE WORD
If you have stories to share about the West Side, especially the area around the Wellstone Center, PLEASE COME join us at El Burrito (in El Café) on May 19 from 3:00-4:30. This is the last open to anyone story circle we’ll hold, so we hope to see you there. Tasty El Burrito snacks will be provided, so don’t miss out. I’ll send another reminder about this next week. Reservations aren’t necessary but do help us plan for food, so if you think you can come, send an e-mail to westsidetheaterproject@yahoo.com to let us know.
3. What’s coming up: timeline to a Sept 24-29, 2009 Production
January-May: Story Gathering
June: Creation of First-draft of Script
July-August: Community readings of the draft script and script revision
Early August: Community Auditions
mid-August to September: Rehearsal
Sept 24-29, 2009: Performance!!!
4. Volunteer Opportunities
We now have a list of volunteer opportunities and a volunteer application available. If you are interested in working on the project, e-mail westsidetheaterproject@yahoo.com and we’ll send you the list and the application.
5. West Side Theater Project Cause on Facebook
Stay in touch and help spread the word about the project to others by joining our “cause” on Facebook and inviting friends who might be interested:
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/262039
6. More Ways to Help
Help bring the show to life! Make a donation to the West Side Theater Project at www.nautilusmusictheater.org, click "donate online" and follow the process. Indicate that your donation is for "WSTP." You may also mail contributions, payable to Nautilus Music Theater and indicating WSTP in the memo, to Nautilus at 308 Prince St Ste 250 St Paul, MN 55101. Thank you!
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