THE DC CABARET NETWORK
The DC
Cabaret Network Newsletter
Upcoming
Events
July 1,
2007
Date of
next newsletter is Aug 1, 2007
Due date
for member submissions: July 25, 2007
NEWS ABOUT
THE NEWSLETTER:
The DC
Cabaret Network's bi-monthly newsletter moved to a once-a-month schedule in
May. The newsletter will be sent out on the 1st of each month. The
next one will arrive to you on August 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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near future!)
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LOOK FOR IN THIS ISSUE
•
DC Cabaret Network members are performing soon: Terri Allen, Chris
Cochran, Deborah Davidson, Emily Everson, Sally Martin, Judy Simmons, Lonnie
Smith, Jim Van Slyke, Louis Levy, Joe Peck, Kristin
Cantwell, Naomi Frenkel
•
Coaching available with DC Cabaret Network members: George Fulginiti-Shakar,
Sally Martin, James K. McCully, Judy Simmons, Daniel Sticco
There will be NO open mic in July due to the Fringe Festiival
at the Warehouse,
MEMBER
EVENTS
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 IN NYC
Jim Van Slyke’s new show “The Evolution of Me” makes its New York Debut
July 10th, 7:00pm at one of
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. 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, IF YOU MISSED LAST
YEAR'S NAKED CABARET, YOU CAN SEE IT 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 (
ALSO IN THE
FRINGE FESTIVAL:
BUTTER: A
LOVE STORY
A comical
cabaret of epicurean proportions
Written
& Performed by Kristin Cantwell
What
happens when you combine the evil genius of Paula Deen
and the overblown vocals of Patti
Lupone? You get Sandy Patti, TV's hottest new
chef. Join her for this delicious take on TV cooking shows with comic songs
sure to leave you with belly laughs and buttery dreams!
When:
Saturday,
July 21 @ 12 noon
Sunday,
July 22 @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday,
July 24 @ 9:15 pm
Thursday,
July 26 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday,
July 28 @ 8:30 pm
Where:
Warehouse
Theatre - Beyond
Metro:
Gallery
Place Chinatown Exit (Red/Green/Yellow Lines): 4 blocks north on
For more
information, www.kristincantwell.com
Tickets $15 @ www.capfringe.org
or 866-811-4111
Cash only
at the door! Presented as a part of the 2nd Annual Capital
Fringe Festival. July 19-29, 2007. For more information visit www.capfringe.org
AND THERE"S MORE....
Fringe 2 show featuring the
music of Fran Landesman and Simon Wallace:
Queen of
the Bohemian Dream is a hip, swinging jazz revue of songs from the ‘poet of
lovers and losers’, London-based lyricist Fran Landesman
and composer Simon Wallace. Starring 3 time Helen Hayes Nominee Bobby Smith
. Tracy McMullan . Margo Seibert Directed by
Michael J. Bobbitt . Music Direction by Darius Smith,
Conceived and Produced by
5 Shows
Only
FRIDAY July 20 at 2:30 pm
SATURDAY July 21 at 7 pm
SUNDAY July 22 at 2 pm
TUESDAY,
July 24 at 7:30 pm
SATURDAY,
July 28 at 6:30 pm
TICKETS ON
SOURCE THEATRE
.
LOUIS LEVY will be
appearing with the Peter
Robinson Cabaret Troupe in a cabaret entitled "The
Greatest Songs You've Never Heard." It
will be performed on Sunday, July 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the
JOE PECK
to appear in Songs for a
NAOMI FRENKEL performs her
new show "SHAKESPEARE
IN SONG" for the FIRST FRIDAY in
LEESBURG July 6, and at the LYCEUM on September 15.:
Classical, B'way and jazz...the words are
all by The Bard. info: 703-204-0380
This September, SALLY
MARTIN returns to the Corcoran Gallery of Art to celebrate the release of her
new CD, "Another Time, Another Place" with a concert and reception to
follow. Her new recording features songs by Maury Yeston,
Jacques Brel, Paul Simon and Joseph Thalken among others. With musical
direction by James R. Fitzpatrick and with Deborah Brudvig,
cello. Book early--her last two shows at the Corcoran sold out!
PLACE: THE
CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART, 1 BLOCK FROM THE WHITE HOUSE AT
DATE:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
TIME: 7:00
PM
TICKETS:
$25 OR $20 FOR CORCORAN AND CABARET NETWORK MEMBERS (includes reception)
Call 202-639-1770 or visit http://www.corcoran.org/programs/dspProgramSearch.asp?event_id=1622
ALSO AROUND TOWN
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
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
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;
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
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 misdelivered 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
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the changes that you made. We will cut/paste your updated notice
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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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or
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events.
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