The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Missive
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Great Dickens Christmas Fair 2014 - October Missive #2
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Notes from your Missive Maven:
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Lots of information and audition notices today.
Workshops begin at 10AM November 1st, at Oceana High School in Pacifica.
The next missive will have more of the workshop specifics.
Cat
Please remember to contact the folks referenced in each notice above, rather than hitting "reply".
Cat Taylor
Entertainment Director, Missive & Social Media Maven
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Registration Fees Waived
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(from Kevin & Leslie Patterson)
Red Barn Productions will be waiving the annual Registration Fee of $10 for all workshop participants. We wish to show our appreciation for your dedication to improving your performing skills and the overall quality of our ensemble.
Thank you for all the passion and energy you put in to bringing your Dickensian character to life so joyously! Kevin & Leslie Patterson, co-producers, Red Barn Productions
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Participant Parking Changes
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(from Kevin Patterson)
This year's Cow Palace parking plan for participants is changing. The parking prices haven't changed, however the Cow Palace, in order to pay for needed repairs and upgrades, has rented the entire lower parking lot beyond the "cattle pens" to Enterprise Rental Car corporation (at SFO) for fleet storage. Not the parking spaces right in front, but everything in the large lot past the "pens".
This means that all participants as well as public will be parking on the 'upper' level. In order to accommodate this change, the Cow Palace and the Dickens Fair Operations department will be providing drop off locations on the lower level, and shuttle busses (including one handicapped shuttle) will be operating extra early and late. During workshops and rehearsals, participants may still park in front of the building as usual, however, when these spaces fill up, the only parking available will be on the upper level. If you have questions, please email [email protected]. More information will be provided as we get closer.
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Parades & Promo Gigs!
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(from Kevin Patterson)
All Dickens Fair participants are heartily invited to join us for one or more of the promotional events we annually participate in. Earn 2 complimentary tickets to the Fair (for weekends 1 & 2) as a thank you for each gig. Here is the current list (with more to come) so please "save the date": Hillsdale Mall - Friday Nov. 21 5:30 - 7:00 PM (limited to 30 performers) Burlingame Parade - Friday Dec. 5th 5:30 - 7:00 PM (come one come all) Chase and Joe Harney will be coordinating these and other events to come!
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Costume Fastrack Info
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(from Liz Martin)
Hello, everyone, from the Dickens Costume Administrator!
This is to remind everyone how the Costume Approval / Fastrack operation works. Costume Approval should be your next to last stop in getting your DCF form signed. If your group requires that your director must pre-approve your costumes (Fezziwiggs, Other Books) please do this before you come to costumes, or we will send you back to her/him for a signature.
All the directors have received lists of the people listed with their group. (If they say they haven't, ask them to contact DCA). Check with them to see if your photo was OK. If it was, and if you are wearing the exact same costume this year, you are Fastracked, and do not need to appear in costume for Costume Approval. If your photo was marked 'Need retake', we need to get a better picture.
If you are in a new group and have a different costume, we need to get a new picture.
If you have made visible changes to your costume, even if it's just a new shawl, we need to get a new picture.
If we don't have a photo for you (some photos have been deleted or did not get saved properly), we need to get a picture of you.
Please come to Costume Approval, in your complete costume as you intend to wear it. "Before Opening Day, I'm going to finish up the sleeves and the apron and buy a new hat" is not a complete costume.
If you play several characters, we need to have pictures of each one.
The good news is that there are hundreds of people on the Fastrack list this year, so the Costume Approval line wait time should be at an all-time low!
See you at Workshops!
Dickens Costume Administrator
[email protected]
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Costume Contact Info
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(from Liz Martin)
Please refrain from using Facebook as a contact point. I need to be able to search for emails and cannot do that on Facebook . Please send all queries and correspondence to [email protected] Give me at least 72 hours to respond. If you don't hear from me, please send me a gentle reminder! Thank you!
Liz Martin
[email protected]
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Sound & Light Tech Needed for Mad Sal's
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We're reorganizing the stage managers a bit this year and need an experienced sound and light tech for the Mad Sal's stage. Applicant must be knowledgeable, detail-minded and tenacious, the sound at Sal's can be quite tricky.
Resumes can be sent to Mark Solum at [email protected]
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Swordsmen & Archer, Can-Can Girl, Extras Wanted for V&A Melodrama
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(from Julie St. Germaine)
We're looking for a few good men to play bad men and join us in "The Revenge of the Bandit Queen", the Crummles' new show. The fights are fast, furious and always safe! We need focused people with good physical control who want to be part of creating a great show. Swords and archery equipment are provided for rehearsal and show.
SWORDSMEN & ARCHER (see above)
CAN-CAN girl needed - simply by walking in you wreak havoc in our show and launch one of the funniest moments in it.
EXTRAS - need a man "working poor" and a "working poor" woman to be part of crowd for opening swordfight - need focused people who understand our commitment to safety and add their own flair to the moment.
Celebrate the Crummles' 14th consecutive year at Dickens Fair! Contact Julie St. Germaine for information at [email protected] or message Julie Ariel St. Germaine via Facebook.
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Casting Call: Jack is Back Needs a Hero!
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(from Gerald Zepeda)
Dastardly Villain, Sultry Villainess, and Lovely Ing�nue, seek a Dashing Young Hero for theatrical shenanigans... Jack is Back! is a fun comedic melodrama adapted and directed by Gerald Zepeda.
Hero: male, appear 20s thru 30s; Villainess.
Rehearsals: All pre-Fair Weekends, Sat. 11/1 thru Sun. 11/16 and Sat & Sun. 10/25 & 10/26.
Requirements: Must attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances. May be required to take some Dickens Fair workshops.
Auditions / Info:
Contact Gerald Zepeda by email... [email protected] or [email protected] or text (510) 693-1161 as soon as possible.
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Casting for Costers
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(from Mimi Walker )
Are you an actor who is fearless (or would you like to learn to be)? The Costermongers of Dickens Christmas Fair are known for taking terrified non-actors and turning them into enthusiastic performers. We are looking for additional performers to join us this year at DCF 2014.
We are a very supportive company and accept both brand new/inexperienced, as well as experienced performers, all ages, all genders, all ethnicities. We promise to help the new and stretch the experienced. We have been described as "guerilla theater" which means we do short improvised interactions with as many patrons as possible over the course of the day, no memorizing necessary, although if it works for you we welcome it. I can say from personal experience, we have an absolute blast every year.
Please contact our new director Mimi Walker at [email protected] for more information or just come audition with us after the scheduled workshops in November (Costume classroom at workshops).
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Mad Sal is Seeking a Few Good Men
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(from Laura Gregory )
That's right - Mad Sal needs a couple of big, strong, handsome (you know, Sal loves handsome men!) men to act as Doormen / Bodyguards / Bouncers / House Managers. This is a paid position.
Men must be available the full run of Dickens. Must be able to interact well with both performers and guests, and not be afraid to say "No," when necessary. Will also work closely with the Stage Manager and Tech Person.
Should have previous Fair experience.
Meet Sal first day of Workshops to express interest, or email Laura (Sal) at [email protected] to let her know of your interest.
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So You Would Like to Help Us Sing in the Holidays!
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(from Bob Crabb)
There is always room for more who would like to sing. Coventry Carolers is always looking for more singers especially basses. There will be rehearsals {and "auditions"} starting this coming Sunday and Dickens workshops.
If you are interested or have questions please email me at: Bob Crabb [email protected]
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Saucy French Postcards Auditions - November 1st
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(from Diana Young)
The comedy hit Saucy French Postcards returns to the V&A for its tenth year running, with an ALL NEW SHOW! And wouldn't the vicar be surprised? This year we'll be enjoying the uplifting poetry of the Song of Solomon, and the artistic inspiration of biblical tales. Just think - Adam and Eve, Sampson and Delilah, David and Jonathan!
Auditions are during post-workshop rehearsal time. Specifically, we're auditioning for a young woman to take a minor speaking role as "the maid." We're also looking for fine, muscular young fellows, and mature men with impressive and sizeable beards. We need beautiful, brave, and heroic women. We need innocence and experience, handmaids and harlots, and a goodly portion of King Solomon's wives and concubines. Moreover, if you don't have a hankering to be onstage, we need men and women for stage crew, dressers and house monitors. 18 and over.
Got any questions? Message me! Diana Young, Directrix. [email protected]
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SF History Museum Needs Voice Over Actors
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(from Jeffrey Weissman )
The San Francisco History Museum is producing a video entitled "Granite Lady" about the original US Mint building they are developing into a world class museum.
They need voice actors to assist with the following parts: The Granite Lady herself-a personification of the building-(a gravel-voiced Carol Channing type), All male actors: Alfred Mullett, the original Mint architect, Benjamin Taylor, a 19th-century visitor, Guillermo Prieto, a 19th-century dignitary from Mexico, Frank Leach, the Mint Superintendent at the time of the earthquake and fire, and Joe Hammill, a Mint worker fighting the fire to save the Mint. They're small parts, as the videos are about three minutes and seven minutes long, respectively, but it will be a fun process. Recording will be done Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am - 6pm at BAVC Studios on Mariposa in SF.
If you are interested in helping - and have some experience with voice acting - please contact Jeffrey Weissman <[email protected]>
Deadline for applications: Monday October 20. $50-$100 Stipend based on experience (fame AND fortune!)
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Gaskell Occasional Dance Society October Fancy Dress Ball 10/25
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The Gaskell Occasional Dance Society invites you to attend their annual October Fancy Dress Ball!
When: October 25th. 8:30pm Where: The Oakland Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr. The Gaskell Halloween Ball is a chance to dress up and experience the elegance of a Victorian Costume Ball. The 1920s Main Ballroom of the Scottish Rite Center provides the backdrop for the live music by The Brassworks Band, and the ballroom dancing of Victorian times. This is the penultimate Gaskell Ball at the Scottish Rite Center, the Christmas ball will be the last, we're sorry that circumstances have forced us from our home of nearly 25 years, we are in search of a new venue. Doors open at 7:30, dancing starts 8:30, there is a free basic dance lesson at 7:45
Admission is $20 at the door or prepaid, $21 at the door for credit/debit cards Prepaid admission is available by going to https://squareup.com/market/ye-gaskell-occasional-dance-society/admission-to-the-october-th-gaskell-ball There is also an two and a half hour afternoon lesson starting 3:30 (the cost for this is $10) For more information, please go to: http://www.gaskellball.com
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PEERS: 21st Annual Le Bal des Vampires 11/1
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(from Cathleen Myers)
Waltz the night away in a beautiful candlelit ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 21th Annual Le Bal des Vampires on Saturday, November 1, at the beautiful Edwardian Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501.
There will once again be two separate dance floors: The elegant Edwardian upstairs ballroom for beautiful waltzes and other Victorian and vintage ballroom dance music by the early music ensemble Bangers and Mash; and the Nightfall Club, located in the Lodge's atmospheric Ratskellar, hosted by DJs Dark Moon and Persephone, playing dance music of a more modern nature for free-style dancing. Ball guests may wander to and fro between the dance floors as they please.
The event features no host bars and a light snack buffet for our mortal guests, an elegant Edwardian parlour for conversation and photo-op, a performance by Bella Donna, and a performance of "Sherlock Holmes and the Vampire Hunter" by the Theater of the Vampires (our half-time show).
Tickets are $35 through October 31 (or until the ball sells out, as it usually does). For information call (510) 522-1731, email [email protected] or see the ball website at http://www.peersdance.org/vamp14.html
Best regards,
James & Cathleen Myers, PEERS
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For specific questions regarding performing at the Fair, please email Cat Taylor
If your group would like to perform at the Fair for just one day (school caroling groups, etc.)
please email Robert Young
For specific questions regarding vending at the Fair please email Vendors
For specific questions the beverage department please email Beverage
For questions regarding costumes, please email Costumes
To join the public email list, please click here http://www.dickensfair.com/informed
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