THE DC CABARET NETWORK
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The DC Cabaret Network Newsletter
Upcoming Cabaret Events
May 1, 2007
Date of next newsletter is June 1, 2007
Due date for member submissions: May 25, 2007
NEWS ABOUT THE NEWSLETTER:
The DC Cabaret Network's bi-monthly newsletter will be changing to a
once-a-month schedule starting in May. The newsletter will be sent out on
the 1st of each month. The next one will arrive to you on June 1st. The
deadline for all submissions will be the 25th of the prior month - no
exceptions. If you miss the deadline, your entry will have to wait until
the following month for inclusion. This is simply because the task of
getting out the newsletter has become too time-consuming, and we are
attempting to streamline the process. Thanks to all of you for your support
and understanding. Please send your info to DCCabaretNetwork@hotmail.com
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add these names to our database and start sending them the newsletter!
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LOOK FOR IN THIS ISSUE
• Open Mic scheduled for May 21
• George Fulginiti-Shakar honored with Helen Hayes award - see Special
Announcements section
• DC Cabaret Network members are performing soon: Marilyn Bennett, Michael
Blaney, Beverly Cosham, Sally Martin, Michael Miyazaki, Jim Van Slyke, and
Nicolas Zill
• Coaching available with DC Cabaret Network members: George
Fulginiti-Shakar, Sally Martin, James K. McCully, Judy Simmons, Daniel
Sticco
MAY OPEN MIC! MONDAY, MAY 21, 2007
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 songs, 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. Our pianist will be the terrific
Doug Bowles. See you there!
June Open Mic: TBA
MEMBER EVENTS
BEVERLY COSHAM PRESENTS "I REMEMBER YOU: THE SONGS OF JOHNNY MERCER"
with Mike Maher, piano
The next Maggie's Cabaret, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, will be
Friday evening, May 11, 2007. Veteran cabaret singer and actress, Beverly
Cosham, accompanied by Mike Maher on piano, will present "I Remember You:
The Songs of Johnny Mercer." One of the last century's greatest lyricists,
Johnny Mercer teamed with composers such as Harold Arlen, Hoagy Carmichael,
Henry Mancini and many others to create some of our most beloved and lasting
songs. Ms. Cosham's cabaret will include "Skylark," "Come Rain or Come
Shine," "At Last," and a variety of other Mercer gems. St. Margaret's is
located at 1830 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Doors open at 7:15
pm and the cabaret starts at 8:00 pm. There are no advance sales.
Tickets are $20 and include one free beverage and snacks. All proceeds go
to the church's operating fund. Please join us for an evening of truly
wonderful songs presented by one of Washington's favorite performers.
SALLY MARTIN’S SHOW, “BREAKING THE RULES,” IN CHESTERTOWN and ANNAPOLIS
Don't miss Sally Martin in her new cabaret show, "Breaking the Rules" at the
Prince Theatre, Chestertown, MD, on Saturday, June 9, at 8pm. The show
features songs by composers ranging from Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon to
Benjamin Britten and Stephen Sondheim and is a sneak preview of her new CD
scheduled for release this summer. With musical direction by James R.
Fitzpatrick and Deborah Brudvig on cello. For reservations and info, go to
www.princetheatre.org. That same weekend, she will repeat the show on
Sunday, June 10, at 4 pm at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 1601 Pleasant
Plains Rd., Annapolis, MD, as part of the "Music at St. Margaret's" series.
For more info, go to www.st-margarets.org. For more information about
Sally Martin's upcoming events, go to www.sallymartinmusic.com.
“PERSONS OF INTEREST”
An evening of original songs and sketches written by the team of Nicholas
Zill and Howard Bennett. With piano and clarinet accompaniment, a cast of
sever actor-singers depicts figures like Donald Rumsfeld ruing that, “Stuff
Happens,” Jack Abramoff reminiscing about “the Lobbyist I Once Was,” and a
trio of female policy wonks explaining why, “Hillary Clinton Is Our
Candidate.” This production features Cabaret Network members Michael
Miyazaki, Marilyn Bennett, and Nicholas Zill.
April 19 – May 13 at the Warehouse Theater
For more information, visit www.cityinaswamp.com/Home/home.htm
MICHAEL BLANEY AT CAFÉ MOZART
Cafe Mozart, located at 1331 HST NW DC, will present an Opera Night on
Wednesday May 16th at 7 PM. Featured performers will be soprano Jennifer
Jellings and Washington Opera tenor Michael Blaney. Jeff Jefferson will be
piano accompanist. Enjoy selections from opera, operetta and musical
theater. No cover charge if dinner is ordered. This event has been sold out
in the past so reserve ASAP! There is a parking garage adjacent to the Cafe
on H St. To reserve by phone (202)347-5732 OR by email
cafe_mozart_2000@yahoo.com. Visit the Café website at
www.cafemozartgermandeli.com.
ALSO AROUND TOWN
ARTIST DISCUSSION AT KENNEDY CENTER WITH THE BERGMANNS!
Broadway Up Close and Personal: Alan & Marilyn Bergman
Artist Discussion
Tues. May 15 at 6pm - $20
Kennedy Center Family Theater
KAREN AKERS AT STRATHMORE
Concert - Fri. June 8th at 8pm - $21-$48
Strathmore - The Music Center
www.strathmore.com
ALSO at STRATHMORE….
SIGNATURE THEATER: JASON ROBERT BROWN’S SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Presented by Strathmore, Directed by Michael Baron; Musical Director and
Piano, Jason Robert Brown
May 16-17, 2007 at 8:00 PM
The cast will include: Laura Benanti, Tituss Burgess, Brian d'Arcy James,
Alice Ripley. In this unique collaboration, Signature brings the Washington
area equity theater premiere of “Songs for a New World” to Strathmore, the
revue that launched the career of Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert
Brown and has since become the stuff of theater legend. A must for anyone
who loves musical theater!
“MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!)” AT METRO STAGE
April 12- June 3, 2007
Off Broadway sensation/Area Premiere
By Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart
Directed by Larry Kaye, Choreographed by Nancy Harry, Music Director Dan
Kazemi
Sometimes one musical isn’t enough…In this hilarious parody of musical
theatre, one story becomes five different musicals, written in the
distinctive styles of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Kander &
Ebb, Jerry Herman, and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
“a gift from the musical theatre gods!” TalkinBroadway.com
“witty, juicily merciless! A gem!” Village Voice
Nominated for five Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical,
and the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical. Check out
www.musicalofmusicals.com
MetroStage
1201 N. Royal St.
Alexandria,VA 22314
www.metrostage.org
CALL 703-548-9044 for Tickets (Cabaret Network members save $5)
“SOUVENIR” AT STUDIO THEATRE, OPENING JUNE 13
By Stephen Temperley, Directed by Serge Seiden
A side-splitting celebration of the life of Florence Foster Jenkins, the
real-life singer whose voice made her a legend--for her complete lack of
pitch and rhythm. Souvenir follows Jenkins and her talented accompanist
Cosme McMoon from drawing-room performances to the sold-out house of
Carnegie Hall
“Makes hilarious and deeply touching theater out of something inherently
ridiculous. A loony triumph.” --New York Daily News
Dates: June 13 – July 1, 2007
Wednesdays-Sundays - Evenings, 7:30PM
Saturdays-Sundays - Matinees 2:30PM
For info: http://www.studiotheatre.org/plays/plays_details.php?plays_id=101
For directions: http://www.studiotheatre.org/about/directions.php
1501 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005
Box Office phone: 202.332.3300
LUCIE ARNAZ AND ROBERT KLEIN
NSO Pops, Marvin Hamlisch conducting
"They're Playing Our Song... Again"
Thurs., May 31 - Sat. June 2 - $20-80
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/
SWEENEY TODD REUNION CONCERT
Brian Stokes Mitchell & Christine Baranski plus ensemble of D.C. performers
reprise their roles from the 2002 production at the Kennedy Center's
Sondheim festival
Fri. June 22 & Sat. June 23 - $35-$250
Kennedy Center
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/
SINGER-SONGWRITERS AND COMEDIANS COMING TO THE BIRCHMERE
Seeing performers at The Birchmere is a great opportunity to hear new and
interesting material, from the fabulous singer/songwriters themselves. For
more information or to discover these performers visit www.birchmere.com.
Place: The Birchmere: 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
Times/Info/Directions/ Reservations/Tickets: www.birchmere.com or call
703-549-7500
TONY RICE and ALISON KRAUSS, at DAR Constitution Hall, 8pm
www.alisonkrauss.com Wednesday, May 16:
A SLEW OF SINGERS AND SONGWRITERS COMING TO WOLF TRAP
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.
For a complete schedule of performers coming to Wolf Trap, visit:
www.wolftrap.org
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
GEORGE FULGINITI-SHAKAR RECEIVES HELEN HAYES NOMINATION
DC Cabaret Network Board President George Fulginiti-Shakar won a 2007 Helen
Hayes Award for his Musical Direction of “Cabaret” at Arena Stage. According
to www.helenhayes.org, the award is “one of the country’s most prestigious
cultural honors, The Helen Hayes Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence
in professional theatre throughout the Washington metropolitan area.” We
congratulate George on his well-deserved recognition.
JIM VAN SLYKE RECEIVES MAC NOMINATION
DC Cabaret Network member Jim Van Slyke has earned a MAC nomination for
Recording of the Year honoring his critically acclaimed debut album “Open
Road”. The MAC Awards will be handed out Tuesday night May 1st in New York
at the BB King Blues Club.
This nomination comes right on the heels of Jim being named to the official
2006 Grammy Ballot for Best Pop Vocal Album. In addition Jim has just been
selected to perform in the highly-acclaimed, NYC Cabaret Series, "ANY
WEDNESDAY," at the Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble Performance Space.
Joining him will be Bill Stanley on piano, Dan Weiner, drums and David
Tirolo on bass. There will be a 30-minute performance, followed by a "meet &
greet" with the artists, and a CD signing.
Visit http://www.jimvanslyke.com for details on this event or to listen to
sound clips from or purchase “Open Road”.
SEEKING MUSIC
Naomi Frenkel is looking for the song “FEAR NO MORE” from The Frogs by
Sondheim. If you can help out, please contact Naomi at nfrenkel@cox.net.
IN NEW YORK, BISTRO AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
A number of winners are friends of the DC Cabaret Network! Congratulations
to the winners!
The Bistro Awards announcements online:
www.playbill.com/news/article/106166.html
Special Award: Erv Raible with Wendy Lane Bailey for the Cabaret Conference
at Yale University
Musical Director: Shelly Markham for his performances with Andrea Marcovicci
in By Request at the Oak Room at the Algonquin
Piano Bar Entertainer: Ray Fellman for The After Party at the Laurie
Beechman Theater at the West Bank Café;
CLASSES AND INSTRUCTION
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: 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 hone
your interpretive skills. She performs at major venues here and in New York,
and is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Her studio is in NW DC--close to Metro or easy street parking. NEW: Sally
now offers song transpositions. Free introductory half-hour lesson. For more
info, go to www.sallymartinmusic.com, or email
sallymartin@sallymartinmusic.com
COACHING WITH JAMES K. MCCULLY
Vocal instruction & coaching with James K. McCully, National Endowment for
the Arts' Opera Music Theater Fellow (On-Site Evaluator) professional Opera
Music Theater Company Training Programs, James K. McCully students receive
AGMA/AEA contracts with Arena Stage; Kennedy Center; Signature & Studio
Theatres; Baltimore-Washington-Virginia Operas; & world tours. International
Who's Who in Music (Cambridge) & Who's Who in American Music (NYC)
MCCULLY@CUA.edu www.OMTI.org/GD.html 703.354.VOCE
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:
SUMMER 2007
• Capitol Fringe Festival
• “DC Cool” at Atlas Center for the Performing Arts
• Arts on Foot
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 the first of each month, with submissions due
by the 25th of the previous month. Please send your submissions (to
dccabaretnetwork@hotmail.com)
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
dccabaretnetwork@hotmail.com or through our website
www.dccabaretnetwork.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.
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