As far as we know, the shelves will be delivered on Monday, March 3rd. Monday madness. I will try to document (and post) some photos of the process, but sufficeth to say, it will be a bunch of very busy goings-on for the next couple of weeks.
There are some events coming up at Hope Artiste Village too:
Arts & Business Council Encore Awards at The Village
Date: March/06/2008
Event Showcase
Date: March/13/2008
Annual Pawtucket Foundation Awards
Date: April/01/2008
[More details to come!]
Our own 'Grand Opening' is scheduled for the first weekend in April--we also have some radio advertising for Book by Book coming up on WHJJ AM Talk Radio 920.
If you want to come on by Hope Artiste Village and have a Book by Book-LOOK-, you are welcome...we are located in Suite 2233, on the end of the left-side 'concourse.'
[I have been semi-dreaming about housing S.A.L.T. in one of the larger studio spaces at Hope Artiste; and took Victor, James, and Victoria on a tiny tour of those spaces on Monday night...if we could afford it--wouldn't it be loverly?]
26 February 2008
17 February 2008
15 February 2008
Our world. At least for now...
I thought I'd upload the latest photo taken of the bookstore space... I have to say that I want nothing more than S.A.L.T.'s own space, but I understand that this may well be our home for at least a little while. So enjoy; we are going to Cuban Revolution for the next meeting--Victor reminded me--hey, Victor, good luck with your endeavor--see you Monday.
11 February 2008
On Sunday, I had the pleasure of sitting on a small panel of judges for the Regional High School Shakespeare Competition created and sponsored by The English Speaking Union. High School Students from around Rhode Island are invited to perform a Shakespearean monologue and sonnet in front of invited guests at Laurelmead in Providence.
The Regional first-place winner then goes on to compete Nationally at a similiar (though much larger) competition in New York City. The National first-place winner is invited to spend a summer semester--tuition free--at the British/American Theater School in England. Whew. Lots at stake.
The competing students: Talented? Yes. Raw? Yes. Continued promise as actors? Certainly. Their choices and their voices were varied; the degree of difficulty was varied; how they used the space was varied--but they all, at very (relatively) young ages, were doing something, that at the same age, I could not do.
When I was fourteen and auditioned for my first Shakespeare play, I got cast--but as a chorus member. I could not read a word of Shakespeare (though I made the effort): had no idea about iambic pentameter, breathing, intent, the audience...yet, by and large, these students did. The very strong ones were fearless, passionate, clear, and knew the text.
When we announced the winners (third-place, second, then first), we judges got a moment to speak to the students. I said--Each one of you has unique talent...do not be afraid of it--it is who you are. Use it to propel you forward into this world of theater and of acting--it is something to be proud of and to show. Also, remember--when you embark on this journey, remember--to be good people. The vessel that you are is important and the truth that you embody in yourself will only help your acting and your art form.
Boy, it felt good to say that.
I wanted to say it personally to all the participants, but some were so overcome by not being chosen that they left before I could. Still, while I was watching some of them perform that day, it was hard not to want to cast them in a show (maybe someday soon, I will get the chance!)
S.A.L.T. leadership meets tonight--more photos from the space soon! The bookstore is cranking along; shelves to be delivered the first weekend in March.
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The Regional first-place winner then goes on to compete Nationally at a similiar (though much larger) competition in New York City. The National first-place winner is invited to spend a summer semester--tuition free--at the British/American Theater School in England. Whew. Lots at stake.
The competing students: Talented? Yes. Raw? Yes. Continued promise as actors? Certainly. Their choices and their voices were varied; the degree of difficulty was varied; how they used the space was varied--but they all, at very (relatively) young ages, were doing something, that at the same age, I could not do.
When I was fourteen and auditioned for my first Shakespeare play, I got cast--but as a chorus member. I could not read a word of Shakespeare (though I made the effort): had no idea about iambic pentameter, breathing, intent, the audience...yet, by and large, these students did. The very strong ones were fearless, passionate, clear, and knew the text.
When we announced the winners (third-place, second, then first), we judges got a moment to speak to the students. I said--Each one of you has unique talent...do not be afraid of it--it is who you are. Use it to propel you forward into this world of theater and of acting--it is something to be proud of and to show. Also, remember--when you embark on this journey, remember--to be good people. The vessel that you are is important and the truth that you embody in yourself will only help your acting and your art form.
Boy, it felt good to say that.
I wanted to say it personally to all the participants, but some were so overcome by not being chosen that they left before I could. Still, while I was watching some of them perform that day, it was hard not to want to cast them in a show (maybe someday soon, I will get the chance!)
S.A.L.T. leadership meets tonight--more photos from the space soon! The bookstore is cranking along; shelves to be delivered the first weekend in March.
clg
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