Hello there.
Wallpaper Syracuse with these.
Until we meet again,
Katie Yates
Children,
This afternoon, after school, while I was trying to translate some math test review, Toby called me with some elating information. Jason at Paradigm, Francesca Lia Block's agent (or some other big fancy title), had called Toby earlier. They've been talking with Francesca Lia Block and she is very interested in our project. Also, we've finally gotten permission to produce the production with our adaptation of "The Hanged Man" and we're being sent all the appropriate paperwork. I'm extremely excited, not just because we have all the legal issues out of the way, but because Francesa Lia Block, one of our favorite writers, is interested in this little production, and that to me is BIG.
ATTENTION:
AUDITIONS will be held...
@ The Women's Information Center, Inc
601 Allen Street
Syracuse, New York 13210
315.478.4636
On April 27th (a Friday), at 6pm.
All the readings will be COLD, but don't fret, we still want actors of all levels and ages, willing, daring and committed. They must understand what an incredible (and lofty) endeavor we've embarked upon and be willing to work hand in hand with us for a successful production. If you are an actor who can also paint, draw animation, film, etc, please, we want YOU!
You should email us before coming at... Calyxfilmandtheater@yahoo.com so we can give you indepth character analysis, instructions and requirements. Also so we know aprox. how many people will plan on showing up.
Please alert your actor friends, we will do our best to get the word out as well. Please contact us for further information, questions, concerns, even post a response (I'm so bored, you need to help a brother out!)
Peace and Love,
Katie Yates
The script for Francesca Lia Block's The Hanged Man is now almost complete and awaiting revisions. If all goes according to plan, auditions will be held sometime in April, after Spring break. Though nothing is set in stone, and, let us face it, we are disorganized, we hope to hold our auditions at the Women's Information Center, Inc. The Women's Info Center was one of our beneficiaries for V-Day. Hopefully, our logo design will be completed and we can begin to hang posters, as well as sell stickers and perhaps buttons, like V-Day. Also, to raise money, we hope to have a poetry reading, open mic night sort of thing and perhaps a bake sale. Even though our performances are scheduled for July, we are now beginning our difficult search for a cheap venue. We'd like to make as much money as possible with our two performances because the majority of our money will be going to local organizations. The rest will be put in the bank so Calyx Film and Theater can continue on into the future.
As far as auditions go, we'd like actors from all walks of life and experiences to come! This is open to all ages, not just high school students. It should be important to note, that some people may not be comfortable with some onstage activities, such as: kissing, smoking (fake and/or real) and scenes with partial nudity (underwear). Perhaps we should have taken content into consideration before deciding on a book, but we had to follow Toby's dream! Really, the aspects we've left in the script are crucial for story development and the overall message of the play. Also, we'd like to make sure that those who decide to audition, are dedicated and reliable actors who can make every (or nearly every) meeting, rehearsal, dress rehearsal, and performance
With this production, we hope to incorporate film, along with stage acting, to represent dreams and memories. Therefore, film makers or owners of camera equipment should contact us about helping. We'd like local musicians to come forward with their original work to play during some of the scenes. Those who can work African drums will be greatly appreciated!
For those of you who have not read The Hanged Man" I recommend you do [Toby's note: it's a pretty badass book], especially before auditioning to get a "feel" for the characters and the story.
Peace and love (as always),
Katie Yates
pP/S. I'd like to add how amazing this all feels again, the gears moving, the energy! This is the rough stages, the just starting out, Oh-that-sounds-like-a-good-idea-you-cannot-be-for-real stages. But, V-Day has convinced Toby, Roxe and I that we can do anything! Silly elation...
