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The DC Cabaret Network Newsletter
Upcoming Cabaret Events
January 3, 2007
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN 2007!
LOOK FOR IN THIS ISSUE
• January Open Mic: Monday, January 29, 2007
• Judy Simmons and Beverly Cosham featured in Signature Theatre’s Open
House, Jan. 13-14
• Sally Martin’s all-new cabaret “Breaking the Rules!” Jan. 14
• DC Cabaret Network members Nicholas Zill writes and Marilyn Bennett
perform in “Persons of Interest.” See “Also Around Town” section
• Christina Crerar sings with “Blue Sky 5”: See “Also Around Town” section
• Debbie Barber-Eaton announces her debut cabaret “Debbie Barber-Eaton:
Rhapsody in Hells,” to be performed in Annapolis. See “Farther Afield”
section
• Andrea Marcovicci performs her show “I’ll be Seeing You” on April 1, 2007
at Reston Community CenterStage
• The Cabaret Conference at Yale University announces auditions
• Perry-Mansflield Cabaret Workshop 2007 is announced
• DC Cabaret Network members are performing soon: Debbie Barber-Eaton,
Marilyn Bennett, Michael Blaney, Beverly Cosham, Christina Crerar, Sally
Martin, Judy Simmons, Nicholas Zill,
JANUARY OPEN MIC! MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2007
This month you’ll get a few extra days to work on something new!
Come sing at the Warehouse Theatre. Admission is $10 suggested donation for
pianist. The Warehouse Theatre is located at 1021 7th Street, NW, across
from the new Convention Center. Everyone is welcome. Our Open Mic Nights are
a great opportunity to try out new stuff, take out an old friend, or just
hone your skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Sign up at
7:30pm, start singing at 8pm. Visit www.warehousetheater.com for directions
or more info about the theatre and café. JANUARY THEME: TBA. You can always
sing your cabaret favorites!! Our pianist: TBA. See you there!
SIGNATURE THEATRE OPEN HOUSE FEATURES DC CABARET NETWORK MEMBERS
Signature Theatre is hosting an open house January 13-14, 2007, in a 24 hour
event in their new space. All events are free and open to the public. Eight
cabarets will be offered throughout the weekend…Two of the cabarets
performed by our very own Beverly Cosham and Judy Simmons.
Judy Simmons
Saturday, January 13, 2007: 5:00 PM
Sondheim Tonight
With Alex Tang on piano
In the ARK Theatre
Judy Simmons was featured in Company, the first Sondheim show produced in
Signature’s old converted garage space. Simmons has performed and produced
numerous cabaret presentations throughout the DC area, and served as
producer/director of Signature cabaret series.
Beverly Cosham and Terrence P. Currier
Sunday, January 14, 2007: 2:00 PM
Something Old, Something New
In the ARK Theatre
Mix your favorite jazz standards, classic folk songs, a few new songs, and
tales from a theatrical life and you get an eclectic cabaret that’s sure to
entertain. DC favorite Terrence P. Currier (My Fair Lady) and cabaret diva
Beverly Cosham join forces for a special afternoon performance.
For more information and a complete schedule of events (master classes,
concerts, open rehearsals, etc.), visit www.signature-theatre.org
SALLY MARTIN PRESENTS HER NEW SHOW "BREAKING THE RULES" AND OFFERS A SNEAK
PEAK AT SOON TO BE RELEASED CD
DC Cabaret Network member Sally Martin is presenting her all-new cabaret
show for the Alexandria Performing Arts Association on Sunday evening,
January 14, at the Lyceum. The show, "Breaking the Rules" is a sneak preview
of her new CD scheduled for release this spring/summer. Her musical director
is the terrific James Fitzpatrick, and the show also features Deborah
Brudvig on cello. Sally will perform an eclectic range of music -- from Paul
Simon and Joni Mitchell to Stephen Sondheim and Benjamin Britten. All are
also invited to a complimentary wine and cheese reception at the Lyceum
after the show. Note: Special reduced ticket price for DC Cabaret Network
members.
Where: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St, Alexandria VA.
When: Sunday, January 14, 8:00 pm
Tickets: $15 and $10 (students, seniors, children and DC CABARET NETWORK
Members)
Info:703-823-9563 or info@alexperformingartsassociation.org
Reservations: www.instantseats.com/events/APAA
Tickets also available by cash or check at the door.
ANDREA MARCOVICCI PERFORMS “I’LL BE SEEING YOU”
LOVE SONGS OF WORLD WAR II
Sunday, April 1
3:00 p.m.
$20 all ages, all seats
This great singer nicknamed the Queen of Cabaret and described as “torch
singer, spellbinder, heart-breaker” (People), has been hailed as the “most
Sinatra-like” of the new generation of cabaret performers by Life Magazine.
“The most throbbingly irresistible voice in cabaret” stated New York
Magazine, while Stephen Holden wrote in The New York Times, “Andrea
Marcovicci has an incandescent enthusiasm and a masterly balance between
poignancy and wit.” She has performed an audience pleasing nineteen seasons
in the famed Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City. Don’t miss
this enchanting, nostalgic and luminous performance.
Suitable for ages 14 and older
To order tickets, download the form or call the Box Office at 703-476-4500
and press "3". For more information, call the Box Office or download the
Frequently Asked Questions.
This info found at: http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com/csmarcovicci.html
THEATER ALLIANCE CABARET SERIES AT THE H STREET PLAYHOUSE
Place: Theater Alliance at the H Street Playhouse: 1365 H Street, NE,
Washington, DC 20002
Info/Directions/Reservations/Tickets: 800-811-4111 or visit
www.theateralliance.com
SONDHEIM TONIGHT!
April 21, 2007
Local sensation Judy Simmons performs her newest cabaret for Theater
Alliance's audience, celebrating the lush, range defying, intricate,
complicated melodies, and the intelligent, eviscerating lyrics that lay bare
the souls of the characters in Mr. Stephen Sondheim's musicals.
JOIN TODAY OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP! DUES ARE DUE!
The membership year is over on August 31. The new membership year begins
September 1. To renew your membership or become a new member, send your
check for $35 to:
DC Cabaret Network
P.O. Box 6259,
Washington, DC 20015-0259
MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:
DC Cabaret Network Membership Packet, for first time members, that includes
valuable cabaret resource information
• A subscription to the bi-monthly email update, The DC Cabaret Network
Newsletter, which lists upcoming performances and news from the DC cabaret
scene
• Free advertising for your music related events and services in the email
update
• Eligibility to include a link to your music-related website from
DCCabaretNetwork.org
• Access to the current DC Cabaret Network member directory
• Annual MEMBERS ONLY party
• Eligibility to perform in the Members Only Showcases
(A complete list of MEMBER BENEFITS are listed on www.DCCabaretNetwork.org.)
ALSO AROUND TOWN
CHRISTINA CRERAR TO BE SPECIAL GUEST VOCALIST WITH “BLUE SKY 5” AT GLEN ECHO
SPANISH BALL ROOM
Saturday January 13
Blue Sky 5 with special guest Christina Crerar
Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
Beginning swing lesson 8:00-9 PM
Dancing from 9 PM - Midnight
Cost: $13
More information: http://www.littlejazzbird.com
About Blue Sky 5
Whether you love to lindy hop, remember the days when "swing was king", or
just appreciate good vintage jazz, you can dig all that jive with Blue Sky
5. The band’s repertoire consists of original tunes and songs made popular
by swing era artists like Count Basie, Nat Cole, Duke Ellington, Benny
Goodman, Artie Shaw and Fats Waller. Not just a repertoire band, Blue Sky 5
captures the era's style and sizzle with original songs written by
bandleader Craig Gildner and arranged by the band. It's sole mission: to
keep live swing music thriving for generations to come..and have a ball
doing it!
Christina Crerar is a member of the DC Cabaret Network.
NICHOLAS ZILL WRITES AND MARILYN BENNETT PERFORMS IN “PERSONS OF INTEREST”
Original Songs & Sketches by Nicholas Zill & Howard Bennett (writers for
‘Hexagon’).
Hilarious Antics & Soulful Singing by
Cast of Six Brilliant Performers
* Marilyn Bennett * Suzanne Edgar *
* James Garland * Nkemjika Ofodile *
* Ken Rynne * Doug Smith *
with McKinney Russell as MC
Musical Accompaniment by
* Barbara Twigg & Kirt Vener *
Premiere Performances
Friday, January 19th, 2007 1 PM & 8 PM
Saturday, January 20th, 2007 8 PM
The Arts Club, 2017 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Advance Tickets: $20 At Door: $25
RESERVATIONS: 301-421-4844
By E-mail: pofi@earthlink.net
Payment by check or cash. Tickets held at door. Make checks out to:
City In A Swamp Productions; mail to: 6912 32nd Street, NW;
Washington DC 20015.
Nicholas Zill and Marilyn Bennett are members of DC Cabaret Network!
SINGER-SONGWRITER JON CARROLL RELEASES "LOVE RETURNS"
Here’s what cdbaby.com has to say “Jon Carroll's first solo release in over
a decade, after a long and artistically rich career as a songwriter, sideman
to-the-stars, composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist and performer, Jon
blooms here with a collection of songs ranging from the highly rollicking to
the poignantly reckoning. Since his early days of national notoriety with
the Grammy-Award winning Starland Vocal Band (Afternoon Delight) he has
wowed audiences near and far with his exciting and energetic keyboard,
guitar and vocal prowess behind a league of renowned artists that includes
Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rodney Crowell, Dixie Chicks and many others. His
songs have been recorded by Linda Ronstadt, Tom Jones and Kenny Rogers to
name a few. He is a sought-after player/producer and this collection of
tunes is a popping yet intimate offering of Jon's many sides that will have
your hips shaking, your mind thinking, and, occasionally, your heart
aching.”
Friday, January 12th, 2007 7:00 PM
JON CARROLL & LOVE RETURNS--CD RELEASE
The Barns at Wolftrap
1635 Trap Road
Vienna, Va. 22182
(703) 255-1851
http://www.wolftrap.org/
Price: $20.00
Full Band CD Release Concert. Guest artists and featured players
For more information, check out: www.joncarroll.org
MICHAEL BLANEY TO PERFORM AT ARTS CLUB OF WASHINGTON
On Friday Evening January 12th 2007 The Art's Club of Washington DC
located at 2017 I Street NW DC will present for members only a dinner and
concert entitled "An Evening of Light Opera and Flamboyant Piano" featuring
Washington Opera tenor Michael Blaney and pianist Dick Smith. Cocktails and
dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. For information please visit the website
www.artsclubofwashington.org or phone (202) 331-7282.
SINGER-SONGWRITERS AND COMEDIANS COMING TO THE BIRCHMERE
A great opportunity to hear new and interesting material, from the fabulous
singer/songwriters themselves, can soon be found at The Birchmere…
Place: The Birchmere: 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
Info/Directions/ Reservations/Tickets: www.birchmere.com or call
703-549-7500
Comedy:
Fri. Jan 19: SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER, 7:30 PM, $35.00
More information at: www.suzannew.com
Comedy:
Sat. Mar 17: PAULA POUNDSTONE, 7:30 PM, $39.50
More information at: www.paulapoundstone.com
Sun. Mar. 18: STEVE TYRELL, 7:30 PM, $45.00
More information at: www.stevetyrell.com
Thu. Apr. 5: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, $55.00
A SLEW OF SINGERS AND SONGWRITERS COMING TO WOLF TRAP
A great opportunity to hear new and interesting material, from the fabulous
singer/songwriters themselves, can soon be found at Wolf Trap…Artist info,
tickets, and more info can be found by pasting the link under each artist’s
name into your web browser. Wolf Trap is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna,
Virginia 22182. Tickets and info are also available at www.wolftrap.org.
General information line: (703) 255-1900.
James Naughton, Thursday, January 25
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show012507.html
John Jennings, Saturday, January 27
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show012707.html
Jeff Daniels, Friday, February 2
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show020207.html
Maureen McGovern, Sunday, February 11
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show021107.html
Richie Havens Thursday, February 15 at 8 PM
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show021507.html
Tom Paxton, Thursday, March 22
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show032207.html
Vienna Teng, Wednesday, April 4 at 8 PM
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show040407.html
Roger McGuinn, Friday, April 6
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show040607.html
Tom Chapin, Saturday, April 7
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show040707.html
Amanda McBroom, Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 PM
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show041407.html
Kathy Mattea, Wednesday, April 18 at 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 19 at 8:00 PM
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show041807.html
Christine Lavin, Friday, April 20
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show042007.html
Pam Tillis, Thursday, April 26 at 8 PM
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show042607.html
Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women, Wednesday, May 2 at 8:00 PM
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show050207.html
Lucy Kaplansky, Friday, May 4
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show050407.html
John McCutcheon, Thursday May 3
http://www.wolftrap.org/performances/show050307.html
WOLF TRAP MUSICAL THEATER OFFERINGS IN 2007, COMING TO THE FILENE CENTER
Tickets for these performances will go on sale Saturday, December 2 at 12
noon.
For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org
THE MIKADO
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Friday, June 1 at 8 pm
Saturday, June 2 at 8 pm
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Starring Ted Neeley, Featuring Corey Glover
Friday - Sunday, June 8 - 10 at 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday, June 9 & 10 at 2 pm
CAMELOT
Starring Michael York
Tuesday - Sunday, July 10-15 at 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15 at 2 pm
FARTHER AFIELD: ANNAPOLIS & BALTIMORE
DEBBIE BARBER-EATON’S NEW SHOW: “DEBBIE BARBER-EATON: RHAPSODY IN HEELS”
DC Cabaret Network member Debbie Barber-Eaton is making her cabaret debut at
First Night Annapolis on New Year's Eve (www.firstnightannapolis.org) in
Debbie Barber-Eaton: Rhapsody in Heels. Her accompanist is Ron Giddings.
She is also performing in The Bay Theatre Company's of A MAN OF NO
IMPORTANCE through January 13. (www.baytheatre.org) Note: Her understudy
will be going on for 3 performances over Christmas weekend.
EVERYMAN THEATRE CABARET SERIES, DIRECTD BY JUDY SIMMONS, ANNOUNCES ITS
SEASON
EVERYMAN THEATRE presents their first Cabaret Series. Several dates are
already SOLD OUT and more dates have been added:
SONDHEIM TONIGHT!
April 15 - 17 & 22 - 24, 2007 – 7:30pm NEW DATES ADDED!
Selections from Stephen Sondheim's great body of work, brought to life by
the dynamic singer and actress Judy Simmons as she performs her newest
cabaret for Everyman Theatre celebrating the lush, range defying, intricate,
complicated melodies, and the intelligent, eviscerating lyrics that lay bare
the souls of the characters in Mr. Stephen Sondheim's musicals.
Tickets: $20, buy tickets or subscribe now and save 25%
Info/Directions: Box Office Phone: 410.752.2208
Place: Everyman Theatre, 1727 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
JIM VAN SLYKE NAMED TO THE OFFICIAL 2006 GRAMMY BALLOT
DCCN member Jim Van Slyke has been named to The Official 2006 Grammy Ballot
for his Debut Album Open Road, recently released on the LML Music label.
Open Road is up for Best Pop Vocal Album along with other albums by renown
artists as Audra Mcdonald, Jamie Cullum, Billy Joel, Elton John, oh, and
Justin Timberlake. The final nominees will be chosen from the Official
Ballot, so, an early congratulations to Chrisinta Aguilara, Outkast , John
Mayer, James Blunt , oh, and Justin.
To purchase Jim's album visit www.jimvanslyke.com where you can also hear
sound clips from Open Road , see video footage and check out Jim's news page
for upcoming events and performances.
CLASSES AND INSTRUCTION
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
FIFTH ANNUAL CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY
JULY 27 – AUGUST 5, 2007
(Press Release)
Erv Raible, Executive Director/Artistic Director, takes great pride in
announcing the Fourth Annual Cabaret Conference at Yale University. The
Cabaret Conference at Yale University is being developed in conjunction with
the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater. Several conference
sessions will be held in the facilities of the Yale School of Drama/Yale
Repertory Theater, including the recently opened New Theater.
The Fifth Annual Cabaret Conference At Yale University will be held July 27
- August 5, 2006, and is an internationally focused, nine-day teaching
program that offers an intensive look at the art of cabaret performance
technique, and trains professionals for the live entertainment industry. The
Great American Songbook will be addressed and promoted in its entirety, from
its origins in the late 19th century through the classic pop standards of
the 1930s and 40s to today’s contemporary cabaret, musical theater, jazz,
and pop music.
Our students have come from across the United States, Australia, Canada,
Germany, Greece, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
The award-winning faculty, and renowned special guests, will guide
thirty-six students in a collaborative process of critical refining and
honing. The conference will feature classes and lectures covering cabaret
performance technique, acting for singers, lyric interpretation, focus and
concentration, act
structure, act writing, material research, and comedic development, to
musical director and director relations, arranging, orchestration,
composer/lyricist relations, and image consultation. Examine the final
stages of act presentation through club relations, marketing, press and
public relations, to the technical language of light and sound,
representation, booking, management and personal networking; with an
emphasis on integration into the international live entertainment community.
Public performances will allow the students to observe first-hand the
performance techniques of professionals in the industry, while continuing to
study those of their peers on a daily performance basis. At the Cabaret
Conference Curtain Call the students will perform, demonstrating what they
have accomplished in their nine days at the Cabaret Conference at Yale
University.
Our prestigious 2007 faculty currently includes: Tovah Feldshuh, Jason
Graae, Carol Hall, George Hall, Lina Koutrakos, Laurel Massé, Sally Mayes,
Amanda McBroom, Sharon McNight, Erv Raible, Fred Voelpel, and Julie Wilson;
piano faculty includes Tex Arnold, Rick Jensen, Michael Orland, Alex Rybeck
and Paul Trueblood.
The conference consultants/lecturers include: Tex Arnold (part singing,
harmonies and back-up vocals), Matt Berman (light and sound technician),
George Hall (English Music Hall), John Hoglund (reviewer for Back Stage,
trade publication), Rick Jensen (record producer on Producing Your Own CD),
Michael Kerker (ASCAP, Director of Musical Theater and Cabaret) and Tony
Montano (Webmaster/Marketing).
The Cabaret Conference is held on the historic Yale University campus in New
Haven, Connecticut USA, renowned as one of the world’s finest educational
facilities, and for its spectacular architecture, world-class museums and
libraries.
Housing for the Cabaret Conference at Yale University is in Yale’s new Swing
Dormitory, and breakfast, lunch and dinner will be taken in the baronial
Tudor Dining Hall of Saybrook College or the Eero Sarrinen designed Morse
College dining hall.
Auditions will be held in: New York, Boston, Chicago, Houston, London UK,
Los Angeles, Minneapolis - St. Paul, New Orleans, Seattle, St. Louis,
Toronto and Washington DC. Audition cities subject to change.
To schedule an audition or for additional information contact Erv Raible or
Wendy Lane Bailey, Executive Assistant at 212-629-2000 or visit our website
at: www.TheCabaretConferenceAtYale.com
Washington, DC Auditions
SATURDAY: FEBRUARY 17, 2007
THE BIRCHMERE / 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave / Alexandria, VA
New York Auditions
SATURDAYS: JANUARY 27 / FEBRUARY 10 / MARCH 10, 2007
THE DUPLEX / 61 Christopher St / Greenwich Village / New York, NY
Tape Auditions
For Those Unable To Attend Live Auditions Submit Tape To:
THE CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY
520 Hudson Street / Suite 120 / New York, NY 10014 / USA
THE PERRY MANSFIELD ANNOUNCES INFORMATION FOR 2007 CABARET WORKSHOP
2007 Workshop Dates: August 20 - August 27
Here is what www.perry-mansfield.org has to say:
“The Art of Vocal Performance is an intensive workshop designed for
performers who wish to explore this time-honored medium. The faculty has
been carefully assembled to reflect the best that the art form has to offer
in the areas of performance, composition, direction and musical direction. A
maximum of 16 participants will study in small group sessions that meet
twice daily. Evenings will consist of special topic presentations by our
faculty and guests, the opportunity to see Andrea Marcovicci and Shelly
Markham in concert and a visit to the renowned local hot springs, and. The
weeklong intensive will culminate in a public concert given by those
participating in the program.
Admission to the program is by audition only. Participation in a live
audition is preferred, however performers may request consideration for a
video audition. To schedule a live audition, please call Perry-Mansfield at
800-430-ARTS (2787). To inquire about submitting a video, please e-mail a
performance and training resume to p-m@perry-mansfield.org, with Art of
Vocal Performance Workshop application in the subject line.
Live Audition Locations:
New York City - please call for information
Los Angeles - please call for information
Chicago - please call for information
Audition Preparation:
Please prepare 10 minutes of material of your choice. Your material can
include patter, or not. Also, please bring your book with you, in case there
is a request for a specific type of song. An accompanist is provided.”
For more detailed information, visit:
http://www.perry-mansfield.org/ad_cab.html
COACHING WITH SALLY MARTIN
Sally Martin is available for vocal coaching and/or voice lessons. She can
help you put your cabaret act together, iron out vocal problems, and
identify physical tensions that can get in the way of a strong performance.
She performs at major venues here and in New York, and is a member of the
National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). Recent venues include
the Music Center at Strathmore, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and Baltimore's
Everyman Theatre. Her studio is located in NW DC--close to Metro and with
easy street parking. Reasonable package rates and both day and evening times
are available. She also offers a FREE INTRODUCTORY HALF-HOUR LESSON. For
more information about Sally Martin, go to her website at
www.allaboardmusic.com, or email sallymartinobriant@hotmail.com
COACHING WITH JAMES K. MCCULLY
Music Director/Accompanist James K. McCully offers private voice lessons for
the complete acting singer who desires opera/music theater/cabaret vocal and
acting coaching, as well as, repertory selection for auditions, competition
preparation, role preparation, and character development. Call McCULLY at
703.354.VOCE to schedule an appointment or visit www.OMTI.org/GD.html for
more information. James K. McCully has served on the voice and musical
theater faculties of Catholic University and National Conservatory of
Dramatic Arts, and his private students have received AGMA/AEA contracts
with Arena Stage, Baltimore Opera, Fords Theatre, Kennedy Center, Signature
Theatre, Studio Theatre, Virginia Opera, Washington National Opera, Wolf
Trap Opera and on international/national tours. A former National Endowment
for the Arts Opera-Musical Theater Fellow, Mr. McCully served for over a
decade as an NEA On-Site Evaluator of professional opera and musical theater
companies and their training programs across the nation. The City of
Alexandria recently honored Mr. McCully with a nomination as a recipient of
the Alex Awards for exceptional contributions to enhancing the quality of
artistic opportunities in the arts community; and with a nomination for the
Governor's Award for the Arts which applauds excellence in; encouragement
and support of; and investment in the Arts in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Mr. McCully is listed in Who's Who in American Music: Classical (New York
City) and the International Who's Who in Music (Cambridge, England). James
McCully was the host of the first DC CABARET NETWORK meeting in his home,
and has a proven track record of helping singers achieve their musical,
acting and career goals.
COACHING WITH GEORGE FULGINITI-SHAKAR
George Fulginiti Shakar offers private vocal coaching sessions and is also
teaching a performance class at Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory. George
has worked with many singers helping them to develop vocal technique,
audition material, cabaret acts, piano arrangements and transpositions of
songs in the "right" key. Daytime and evening times are available. Email to
GeoFulShak@aol.com or call 202-332-7570.
CABARET COACHING WITH JUDY SIMMONS
Judy Simmons is available for private coaching, and to direct and help with
repertoire choices and patter for your very special cabaret. She teaches at
The Theatre Lab and has taught at American and Catholic Universities. She
is the Director of Cabaret at Theater Alliance and Everyman Theatre in
Baltimore, and at Signature Theatre for 7 years. Judy has been performing
cabaret for over 20 years and has appeared in numerous productions at area
theatres. She can be reached at KSsongbird03@aol.com
ALMANAC OF UPCOMING EVENTS
DC Cabaret Network events to keep in mind for the seasons ahead:
WINTER 2007
• AUDRA MCDONALD and BARBARA COOK together in concert at KENNEDY CENTER
CONCERT HALL: March 17, 2007 at 4PM, presented by Washington Performing Arts
Society (www.wpas.org/performances/event.php?id=233)
SPRING 2007
• SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Eric Schaeffer:
May 16-17, 2007, Strathmore, Great American Song Series
• KAREN AKERS: June 8, 2007, 8pm, Strathmore, Great American Song Series
• Repertoire seminar with Michael Miyazaki
DC CABARET NETWORK MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
BENEFIT FOR PAID MEMBERS OF DC CABARET NETWORK: LINK TO YOUR MUSIC RELATED
WEBSITE
We are proud to announce that our Webmaster has created a special page, on
www.DCCabaretNetwork.org, for current members to list a link to their music
related websites. Please visit www.DCCabaretNetwork.org to see who’s already
there. If you are a member and have a music related website, send your URL,
along with your name as you’d like to appear on the website to:
Webmaster@dccabaretnetwork.org.
For a full list of MEMBER BENEFITS, visit www.DCCabaretNetwork.org.
MEMBER INCENTIVE: SEND US A NEW MEMBER AND GET YOUR NEXT MEMBERSHIP FOR $25
A $10 value! Have a new member send us a check and mention your name. You’ll
get your next year’s membership for $25.
MEMBER BENEFITS LISTED ON WEBSITE: WWW.DCCABARETNETWORK.ORG
For a complete list of member benefits and lots of news and information
about The DC Cabaret Network, visit our website: www.dccabaretnetwork.org.
We frequently add new content, so check it out often!
SEEKING VENUE INFORMATION
Support your fellow cabaret lovers and performers! We are formulating a list
of cabaret venues. If you have information about a great cabaret space (a
church, restaurant, community center, theatre space, etc), let us know! If
possible, please include name of site, address, phone, contact name and
details of what makes it a great spot for cabaret performance. Please email
the information to membership@dccabaretnetwork.org or write to DC Cabaret
Network, P.O. Box 6259, Washington, DC 20015-0259.
DC CABARET NETWORK NOTES AND POLICIES
POLICY REGARDING SUMBISSION OF NOTICES
The DC Cabaret Network is a small organization run on a 100% volunteer
basis. We do the best we can with the resources and information we have. It
is our policy to include, to the best of our ability, all cabaret related
notices of our paid up members. Submission, however, does not guarantee
inclusion in the newsletter. Although we always do the best we can to
include the cabaret related notices of paid up members, realities such as
mis-delivered email or the timing of submissions may affect what gets
published in a particular edition.
Your music related submissions must be made to:
dccabaretnetwork@hotmail.com.
We reserve the right to edit, and determine the inclusion of, all
submissions.
It is the responsibility of the person submitting the information to proof
read the submission for spelling and correct logistical information.
We will continue to list, free of charge, upcoming events by out-of-town
performers.
The newsletter update goes out on every other Wednesday. Please send your
submissions (to dccabaretnetwork@hotmail.com) no later than the Sunday
before those Wednesdays (preferably sooner).
Inclusion in the newsletter does not signify a recommendation or endorsement
by the Network.
We do not post events previous to the date of the newsletter.
We do not post notices for events we know to be sold out.
If you have any questions about our listing policy, please contact us at
dccabaretnetowork@hotmail.com or through our website
www.dccabaretnetowork.org.
POLICY REGARDING EDITS TO SUBMISSIONS PUBLISHED IN MULTIPLE EDITIONS OF
NEWSLETTER
We gladly publish notices of paid up members in multiple editions of the
newsletter. If you have a notice published in the newsletter, and the date
of the event will carry the notice into subsequent editions of the
newsletter, check your information frequently and verify it is correct.
We understand that sometimes plans and arrangements change. If you have a
notice currently published in the newsletter, but need to update or change
the information, re-submit your notice IN FULL (exactly as you’d like it to
appear in the newsletter), including the changes, to
dccabaretnetwork@hotmail.com. In a separate paragraph, specifically point
out the changes that you made. We will cut/paste your updated notice into
the newsletter, calling attention to the changes made.
If you have a notice published in the newsletter, and the date of the event
will carry the notice into subsequent editions of the newsletter, and we do
not receive a new/complete submission (as stated above) with changes
specifically pointed out, your notice will appear exactly as before.
TO OUR EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS AND MEMBERS OF THE DC CABARET NETWORK
Subscription to the Network's email update is free. We encourage you to join
the Network—membership benefits include privileges to advertise your event
or services free to our extensive mailing list and discounts to many area
events. For a complete list of benefits, visit www.DCCabaretNetwork.org
Dues are $35 per year or $25 special rate for first time members who join
after March 1 until regular membership begins again on September 1. Students
may join for a special rate of $25.
Mail check to DC Cabaret Network, P.O. Box 6259, Washington, DC, 20015-0259.
Students, please include a photocopy of your student ID.
If you would like to stop receiving this newsletter, please write:
DCCabaretNetwork@hotmail.com and put “unsubscribe” and your email address on
the subject line.
Visit www.DCCabaretNetwork.org for valuable information about our
organization and the art of cabaret.
DC Cabaret Network
P.O. Box 6259,
Washington, DC 20015-0259
www.DCCabaretNetwork.org
Email us at DCCabaretNetwork@hotmail.com