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The DC Cabaret Network Newsletter
Upcoming Cabaret Events
January 17, 2007
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LOOK FOR IN THIS ISSUE
• DC Cabaret Network Salon: BEVERLY COSHAM, talks about The Great Ladies of
Song, February 4…reserve your spot TODAY!!
• FREE TICKET OFFER for DC Cabaret Network members: see James Naughton at
Wolf Trap on Thursday, January 25 at 8PM
• Special Event for March Open Mic: Suzanne-Lori Parks’ 365 DAYS/365
PLAYS…DC Cabaret Network has Week 17 to perform in the DC area. Sign up to
be in the “Acting Company,” read the plays, sing songs…UNIQUE CREATIVE
OPPORTUNITY
• January Open Mic: Monday, January 29, 2007
• Sally Martin performs “A Parisian Valentine” on February 17 in
Chestertown, MD (see “Farther Afield” section)
• George Fulginiti-Shakar on piano for “A Carol Channing Birthday Party Tour
Starring Richard Skipper” at the National Theatre on Jan. 29. This event is
FREE! See “Also Around Town” section for more info (also check out “Farther
Afield” section for Charlottesville, VA date)
• Christina Crerar’s album “Little Jazz Bird” is a HIT on AllAboutJazz.com.
Read more in the “Special Announcements” section
• DC Cabaret Network members Nicholas Zill writes and Marilyn Bennett
perform in “Persons of Interest.” See “Also Around Town” section
• Andrea Marcovicci performs her show “I’ll be Seeing You” on April 1, 2007
at Reston Community CenterStage
• Coaching available with DC Cabaret Network members: George
Fulginiti-Shakar, Sally Martin, James K. McCully, Judy Simmons, Daniel
Sticco
• DC Cabaret Network members are performing soon: Marilyn Bennett, Michael
Blaney, Beverly Cosham, Christina Crerar, George Fulginiti-Shakar, Louis
Levy, Sally Martin, Judy Simmons, Nicholas Zill
DC CABAET NETWORK SALON: AN AFTERNOON WITH BEVERYLY COSHAM TALKING ABOUT THE
GREAT LADIES OF SONG
Don’t miss this chance to spend the afternoon with local chanteuse, Beverly
Cosham, offering a salon presentation about some of the great ladies of
song.
February 4, from 3 - 5 PM in Washington, DC.
Cost: $5 for DC Cabaret Network members, $15 for non-members.
To reserve your spot, send an email (with full name, email, phone, and the
number of people attending) to reservations@dccabaretnetwork.org. we will
confirm the event location.
TWO FREE SETS OF TICKETS TO SEE JAMES NAUGHTON AT WOLF TRAP ON THURSDAY
NIGHT FOR DC CABARET NETWORK MEMBERS
DC Cabaret Network has been given two FREE sets of two tickets to see James
Naughton at Wof Trap on Thursday, January 25 at 8PM. James Naughton is a
two-time Tony Award-winning theater and television star who will bring the
bright lights of Broadway to The Barns.
These tickets will be given to the first two paid-up members of the DC
Cabaret Network who send a request to: membership@dccabaretnetwork.org.
Please include your full name, email, and phone number. We will let you
know right away if you have won the tickets and how to get them.
WRITE RIGHT NOW!!
Wolf Trap is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182.
Information is available at www.wolftrap.org. Or, call the General
Information Line: (703) 255-1900.
For more information on James Naughton, visit: jamesnaughton.net
For more information about this performance and upcoming shows at Wolf Trap,
visit: www.wolftrap.org/performances/show012507.html
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!
MARCH OPEN MIC: 365 DAYS/365 PLAYS
A UNIQUE CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY
The DC Cabaret Network has the exceptional opportunity to participate in the
ground breaking theatre event of works by Suzanne-Lori Parks who wrote
TopDog/UnderDog. Performance groups nationwide were selected to present a
week of plays (the same week of plays will be performed by different groups
all across the country) creating the largest collaboration in the history of
American theater.
The DC Cabaret Network has plays for Week 17 to perform in the DC area. We
will perform all of these short plays on March 5 for our March Open Mic.
We would like to invite YOU to participate! If you would like to perform
in the Acting Company, you must be available for a rehearsal on March 4.
Please submit a request with your full name, email address, and phone number
to: info@dccabaretnetwork.org. Information regarding the time and location
of the rehearsal will be emailed to you.
On the night of the Open Mic, everyone is invited to bring songs that relate
to the plays which might be sung before, after, and between the plays with
the aim for the songs to support, comment, introduce, or follow up the
plays. It is important that your choices be influenced by the plays and
really connect to them.
It promises to be a very special and unique evening for all of us!
For more information, visit: www.365days365plays.com.
Please stay tuned for information on how to read the Week 17 plays of the
365 DAYS/365 PLAYS series, and for information confirming the time and
location of the Open Mic.
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
MICHAEL BLANEY AT CAFÉ MOZART
Cafe Mozart located at 1331 H Street NW DC will present an Opera Night on
Wed evening January 17th 2007 at 7 PM. Featured performers will be
Washington Opera tenor Michael Blaney, soprano Jennifer Jellings and pianist
Jeff Jefferson. . Music will be performed from opera, operetta and musical
theater.! No entertainment cover charge if dinner is ordered. No
Entertainment Coupons for this event There is a parking garage adjacent to
the Cafe on H St. NW. Last month this event was completely SOLD OUT! so
reserve early. This event has been SOLD OUT for the last 2 monthly
performances so reserve ASAP! reservations can be made by email at
cafe_mozart_2000@yahoo.com To reserve by phone please call (202)347-5732
You may visit the Cafe website at www.cafemozartgermandeli.com
GEORGE FULGINITI-SHAKAR ON PIANO FOR
“A CAROL CHANNING BIRTHDAY PARTY TOUR” STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER, NATIONAL
THEATRE, WASHIGNTON, DC
January 29th, 2007 6 & 7:30pm NATIONAL THEATRE HELEN HAYES GALLERY, 1321
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW - Washington DC, 20004 A CAROL CHANNING BIRTHDAY
PARTY STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER - With George Fulginiti-Shakar (DC Cabaret
Network member and Board President) on piano. For these Free performances
tickets will be distributed in the lobby about 30 minutes prior to the show,
first come-first served. Each guest must be in the line to receive a ticket.
No advance reservations or taking tickets for late arrivals. Seating in the
intimate Helen Hayes Gallery is limited. Plan to arrive early.
RICHARD SKIPPER is one of the most respected and acclaimed celebrity Tribute
Artists in the business and 2006 was a breakout year for this dynamic and
talented entertainer. For more information, visit RichardSkipper.com
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-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: CHARLOTTESVILLE, DELAWARE & BALTIMORE
GEORGE FULGINITI-SHAKAR ON PIANO FOR
“A CAROL CHANNING BIRTHDAY PARTY TOUR” STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER, IN
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
January 30, 2007 7 pm GRAVITY LOUNGE, 103 South First St., Charlottesville,
Virginia. CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER! - with George
Fulginiti-Shakar (DC Cabaret Network member and Board President) on piano.
Seating is limited. $20 advance tickets available at gravity-lounge.com. $25
day of show. Doors open at 6pm. Dinner and drinks available. For additional
information call (434) 977- 5590, or visit RichardSkipper.com
RICHARD SKIPPER is one of the most respected and acclaimed celebrity Tribute
Artists in the business and 2006 was a breakout year for this dynamic and
talented entertainer.
SALLY MARTIN PEFORMS “A PARISIAN VALENTINE”
Sally Martin and Byron Jones will perform their show "A Parisian Valentine"
at the Prince Theatre, Chestertown, MD on Saturday, February 17. Join them
for a romantic musical visit to Paris that will take you from the
café-concerts of the Belle Époque to the boîtes of Montmartre. Songs by
Satie, Trenet, Piaf, Brel, and LeGrand, among others. Musical direction by
James Fitzpatrick. Sally and Byron have won critical praise for their
interpretations of French music-- "An impressive sense of the elusive
Parisian style"...The Washington Post.
Where: The Prince Theatre, 210 High Street, Chestertown, MD
When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 8pm
Tickets: $15, at www.princetheatre.org or call 410-810-2060
CLEARSPACE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS “AN AMERICAN SONGBOOK” AT LEWES YACHT CLUB
IN LEWES, DELAWARE
Baritone, Ken Skrzesz and Pianist, Doug Yetter bring the 2007 version of
their popular concert series, AN AMERICAN SONGBOOK, to the stage at the
Lewes Yacht Club. A dinner theatre evening that includes performances of
songs by Kander & Ebb (CHICAGO, CABARET, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN), Marvin
Hamlisch (A CHORUS LINE, SMILE, THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG) and Jason Robert
Brown (PARADE, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD), plus original
works by Skrzesz & Yetter!
Only 140 Tickets Available.
CALL NOW! 302.644.3810
Sunday, February 18, 2007
4:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar); 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner;
7:00 p.m. Show
LEWES YACHT CLUB, 2701 Cedar Street, Lewes, DE
Tickets: $65.00
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
VOTE TODAY FOR YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL PERFORMER IN THE
WAMA "FAN'S FAVORITE" AWARD
You don't have to be a WAMA member to vote for the first annual "Fan's
Award"! Cast your vote by Friday, February 2, 2007.
http://wamadc.com/wama/wammies/fanform.htm
This information courtesy of DC Cabaret Network member Christina Crerar…see
her exciting announcement below…
CHRISTINA CRERAR’S CD “LITTLE JAZZ BIRD” IS A HIT ON ALLABOUTJAZZ.COM
DC Cabaret Network member Christina Crerar’s solo CD "Little Jazz Bird"
makes AllAboutJazz.com
Top 10 New Releases! Read more at http://www.littlejazzbird.com
"Little Jazz Bird" is available at CDBaby.com, iTunes.com, Amazon.com, and
more
Congratulations Christina!!
LOUIS LEVY AT LE CANARD
DC Cabaret Network member Lewis Levy performs with Peter Robinson at Le
Canard with Michael Terence at piano. Le Canard is located at 132 Branch
Road in Vienna, Virginia. For more information, call 703-281-0070.
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 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.
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.
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
COACHING WITH STICCO STUDIOS
STICCO STUDIOS is a unique venue for the cultivation of cabaret and musical
theatre performers. Under the sole artistic direction of Broadway
Composer/Music Director/Arranger, DANIEL STICCO, individuals will finally
understand all aspects of the working voice, leaving them armed with the
tools to achieve a “break-less”, effortless vocal production while
increasing their usable range. Training is offered in voice, repertoire
development, script writing and acting, each tailored to enhance the skills
of professionals and aspiring artists. Mr. Sticco is a Presidential Member
of ASCAP and has worked closely with such noted composers as Stephen
Sondheim, Charles Strouse and Stephen Schwartz. He is a three time Helen
Hayes Nominee for Outstanding Music Direction, and performs in major venues
here and in New York. Recent venues include The Kennedy Center, Studio
Theatre, Don’t Tell Mama’s, The Shakespeare Company, Source Theatre, Metro
Stage, to name a few.
The studio is located two blocks from the Crystal City Metro stop and easy
street parking is available at all times. Mr. Sticco offers professionally
printed transpositions as well as arrangements tailored to make what you do
best, shine!
Artists at ALL levels are encouraged. Daytime and Evenings available:
(703)418-0702 or email at STICCO1STUDIOS@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.
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