THE DC CABARET NETWORK
The DC Cabaret Network
Newsletter
Upcoming Events
June 1, 2007
Date of next newsletter is
July 1, 2007
Due date for member
submissions: June 25, 2007
NEWS ABOUT THE NEWSLETTER:
The DC Cabaret Network's
bi-monthly newsletter moved to a once-a-month schedule last month (May 2007).
The newsletter will be sent out on the 1st of each month. The next
one will arrive to you on July 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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LOOK FOR IN THIS ISSUE
• Open Mic scheduled for June 18
• DC
Cabaret Network members are performing soon: Terri Allen, Chris
Cochran, Deborah Davidson, Emily Everson, Sally Martin, Judy Simmons, Lonnie
Smith, Jim Van Slyke
•
Coaching available with DC Cabaret Network members: George Fulginiti-Shakar,
Sally Martin, James K. McCully, Judy Simmons, Daniel Sticco
JUNE OPEN MIC! MONDAY, JUNE 18,
2007
Come sing at the Warehouse
Theatre. Admission is $10 suggested donation for pianist. The Warehouse Theatre
is located at
MEMBER EVENTS
SALLY MARTIN’S SHOW,
“BREAKING THE RULES,” IN CHESTERTOWN and
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 Maury Yeston
to Benjamin Britten and Stephen
Sondheim and is a sneak preview of her new CD scheduled for release in
September. With musical direction by James R.
Fitzpatrick
and Deborah Brudvig on cello. For reservations and info, go to www.princetheatre.org
(tickets:$15) 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 directions, go to www.st-margarets.org
For more information about Sally Martin's
upcoming events, go to www.sallymartinmusic.com
JUDY SIMMONS in OPEN CIRCLE THEATRE
Judy Simmons will be playing Lucy in Open Circle
Theatre’s production of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown on Friday, June 8 at
2pm and Saturday June 9 at 10am. Visit http://www.opencircletheatre.org for
more information. Commissioned for the VSA Arts Start with the Arts
Family Festival and performed at
Then, come celebrate the extraordinary music
of Stephen Sondheim
with Judy Simmons and Howard Breitbart at Signature
Theatre in SONDHEIM TONIGHT!
July 19-22, Thursday – Sunday Signature
Theatre
People have very strong reactions to the
music of Stephen Sondheim,
the greatest and perhaps best-known composer in the history of the American
musical theatre. To some he is an acquired taste. To a
great majority of his rabid fans, he is the ultimate composer of
musicals. He brings complicated melodies and incredibly insightful
lyrics to tell the story. Mr. Sondheim has an astounding ability to
peel away the layers to reveal the psyche of his characters, exposing all their
innate foibles – no character escapes unscathed in the
process. Call
571-527-1860 for
tickets or http://www.sig-online.org/ for information (
JIM VAN SLYKE PREMIERES NEW
SHOW
The
The show features the music
of such renowned composers as Tom
Waits, John Bucchino, Jason Robert Brown, Adam
Guettel and Jeff Blumenkrantz
to name a few. Joining Jim will be celebrated Music Director Rick Leonard.
“Evolution of Me” is Jim’s
first new show in nearly two years following the successful “Open
Road “tour celebrating Jim’s award-winning debut album, recently nominated
Recording of the Year by The Manhattan
Association of Cabarets and Clubs. The nomination came soon after being named
to the official 2006 Grammy Ballot for Best Pop Vocal Album. Open Road is
available at jimvanslyke.com, iTunes,
LMLMusic.com
and wherever fine music is sold.
In addition, Jim
has been selected to perform in the highly-acclaimed, NYC Cabaret Series, "ANY WEDNESDAY," at
the Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble Performance Space, 1972 Broadway, New York, NY, Wednesday
July 11th at 6:00pm. Please visit www.jimvanslsyke.com
for more information on these and other upcoming events.
NAKED CABARET: BEYOND
BARE! . . . IN THE 2ND CAPITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
The DC Cabaret Network is
back with another round of Naked Cabaret as part of the city’s second Capital
Fringe Festival. A smart, sexy, fun and fearless look at life in the
21st Century, Naked Cabaret: Beyond Bare! is all about
exposing emotional truths through song. This year’s program peels
back the layers even farther to reveal secrets, hopes, wishes and dreams –- and
to explore their impact on our lives.
Naked
Cabaret: Beyond Bare! is directed by Judy
Simmons and Steven Cupo. Musical direction
is by George Fulginiti-Shakar. Cast
members include: Terri Allen, Emily Everson, Deborah Davidson, Chris
Cochran and Lonny Smith.
Naked Cabaret: Beyond Bare!
Friday, July 20, 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 21, 4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 25, 9:00 PM
Saturday, July 28, 1:30 PM
and
Sunday, July 29, 6:00 PM.
Naked Cabaret: Beyond Bare! will play at the Warehouse Arts – Beyond,
The second Capital Fringe
Festival is hosting more than 100 performing artists in 30 venues in DC’s Penn
Quarter from July 19 - 29, 2007.
ALSO, WATCH FOR A REPRISE OF LAST YEAR’S SRO
DC CABARET NETWORK FRINGE SHOW AT SIGNATURE THEATRE: July 10 & 11
Naked Cabaret………Emotionally that is!
the DC Cabaret Network Goes Naked AGAIN!
With DC Cabaret Network
members Terri Allen, Steven Cupo, Emily Everson,
George Fulginiti- Shaker, Judy Simmons and Lonny
Smith
Call 571-527-1860 for tickets or http://www.sig-online.org/
for information (
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Former DC Cabaret Network
executive director and founder Wendy Lane Bailey will headline at the Big
Apple’s Metropolitan Room on June 6 at 9:30pm. With Rick Jensen: Musical
Direction, and Lisa Poulos, back-up Vocals.
$20.00 Cover / 2 Drink Minimum
The Metropolitan Room,
Reservations: (212)206-0440
www.wendylanebailey.com / www.metropolitanroom.com
Wendy Lane Bailey bursts
into the Metropolitan Room with her singular blend of great tunes blend pop,
country, emerging composers, folk, classic jazz and standards with ease.
ALSO AROUND TOWN
LAST
CHANCE TO CATCH “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
MetroStage
CALL 703-548-9044 for Tickets (Cabaret Network
members save $5)
KAREN AKERS AT STRATHMORE
Concert - Fri. June 8th at
8pm - $21-$48 Strathmore - The Music Center www.strathmore.com
“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.” --
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
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/
NOTE: The SWEENEY
TODD
Brian Stokes Mitchell & Christine Baranski
at the
Fri. June 22 & Sat. June
23 has been CANCELLED.
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:
Times/Info/Directions/
Reservations/Tickets: www.birchmere.com
or call
703-549-7500
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
For a complete schedule of
performers coming to Wolf Trap, visit:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND INSTRUCTION
Reston Community Players presents
a MUSICAL THEATRE
Audition Workshop &
Master Class with EUAN MORTON, Broadway Artist and Broadway Director, Lee Armitage
Monday Night June 4
7:00 - 10:00pm
At the CenterStage,
Only $15.00 (advance / web
sales)
www.rcp.tix.com
or $20.00 at the door
More info at www.restonplayers.org
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:
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
and is a member of the National Association of Teachers
of Singing (NATS).
Her studio is in
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) of professional
Opera & Musical Theater Company Training Programs. James K. McCully's students have sung for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, His
Highness, The Prince Phillip, & Presidents at The White House; and have received AGMA/AEA
contracts with Arena Stage;
& Studio Theatres;
Baltimore-Washington-Virginia Operas; & world tours. International Who's
Who in Music (
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
is the Director of Cabaret at Theater Alliance and
Everyman Theatre in
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
direction of Helen Hayes
Nominated/Broadway Composer DANIEL STICCO artists develop a “break-less,
effortless vocal production, armed with new repertoire and arrangements
tailored to make what you do best, shine!
ALL levels welcome.
(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
•
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,
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:
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
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
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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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DC CABARET NETWORK
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