20 years of TST was celebrated every month in 2013 and now we're going into 2014.....hard to believe, but to quote a tune "time keeps on slipping, slipping ..into the future...."

2014 starts off with the first in our Literary Reading series - Pamela Samuels Young's "Anybody's Daughter on Jan. 18th.

The 7th! 10 Minute Play Festival starts on Feb. 7 and this year we're proud to have Mark Harvey Levine lead a 10 minute play workshop.

The rest of the year will be as exicting last - so be sure to check in with us either here , on Facebook or at townestreet.org!
Merry Christmas - Happy New Year to ALL! 

Sensitivity, an asset and a liability, read on . . .

From Baltimore:
Because of privacy purposes, I'm not able to share the exact screenshots of this conversation. But, I have been granted permission to share the contents of this "fiery" conversation! Sure, to the outside world, I might seem intelligent, creative, and passionate, but there's a very sensitive side to me that only my family knows how to reveal:
Exhibit A:
(emails between Dallas and Baltimore with REPLY ALL to family)
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Dallas email to: Baltimore, Austin, Carolina, and Mom
Subject: Just putting it out there--please read
July 10, 2012 11:31
I just thought of a quote that I think we would all be wise to heed. You're welcome in advance:
"If you have a resentment, you must let it dissipate...like a fart"
-Dallas
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Baltimore: REPLY ALL
Subject: Just putting it out there--please read
July 10, 2012 14:04
Dallas, I made that up.
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Dallas: REPLY ALL
Subject: Just putting it out there--please read
July 10, 2012 14:16
haha i know!
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Baltimore: REPLY ALL
Subject: Just putting it out there--please read
July 10, 2012 14:17
Everyone needs to know that I made that up on my blog! But thank you Dallas for publicizing it.
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Dallas: REPLY ALL
Subject: Just putting it out there--please read
July 10, 2012 14:19
Baltimore, do not steal my thunder...that is just rude.
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Baltimore: REPLY ALL
Subject: Just putting it out there--please read
July 10, 2012 14:33
Don't plagiarize!
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Dallas: REPLY ALL
Subject: Just putting it out there--please read
July 10, 2012 14:34
i was the first to write it..sooo..
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Baltimore: REPLY ALL
Subject: Just putting it out there--please read

July 10, 2012 14:40
I was the first to think of it and put it on tape, just give credit where credit is due ! Dude 
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Dallas: REPLY ALL

Subject: Just putting it out there--please read

July 10, 2012 14:51
i'm just saying. i didn't see it printed anywhere therefore i did not plaigerize.

there is a lawyer copied on this email--can you please explain to baltimore that i am right.

thanks.

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Baltimore: REPLY ALL

Subject: Just putting it out there--please read

July 10, 2012 15:08

pla·gia·rize/ˈplājəˌrīz/

Verb:

1. Take (the work or an idea of someone else) and pass it off as one's own.
2. Copy from (someone) in such a way.

Sent from my iPhone

It doesn't have to be in print to be plagiarized. Bottom line you don't put your name/take credit for something you didn't do. I have a blog to express my original ideas on a topic, when I use other people's ideas I give them credit. I'm amazed that I have to explain this to you. Don't read my blog if you feel compelled to proliferate my ideas with your name, it's just weird--totally a compliment because I respect you, but still weird that you think it's okay.

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Dallas: REPLY ALL

Subject: Just putting it out there--please read

July 10, 2012 15:16
woah i was joking around. chill out.  
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Baltimore: REPLY ALL

Subject: Just putting it out there--please read

July 10, 2012 19:05
I need to officially apologize to everyone for taking the joke too seriously, I apparently like to make jokes but can't tell when the joke is on me. Sorry Dallas_______________________________________________________________________________
Carolina: REPLY ALL

Subject: Just putting it out there--please read

July 10, 2012 19:19
I nonetheless applaud the two of you for putting forth quite a lot of effort._______________________________________________________________________________
Austin: REPLY ALL
Subject: Just putting it out there--please read

July 10, 2012 19:22
You are wonderful ! I'm glad you realized it was a joke ....plus you two always fight!?!?_______________________________________________________________________________
End of Correspondence.

Sister Cities Begins!

Hi all! My name is Christine Marie Quigless and I am playing "Baltimore" in the play "Sister Cities" by Colette Freedman and Nancy Cheryl Davis-Bellamy is our director. Please check in here every once in a while if you are as excited to see Sister Cities as we are to bring it to you! First up, behind the scenes pics from our family picture day, the actual results will be up soon! Click here to see them on my Baltimore character site because I am having technical difficulties upooading pics to blogger with my iPad. Search for the entry titled: "Photoshoot from June 24th"!

Summer 2012 at TST

It has been some time since our blog has been updated and so much has transpired since the last time. The 10 minute Play fest 2012 was a smashing success for the 4th year in a row! Lots of new members have joined the company and they are all great!Look at the web and FB for more info...

Now its time for our 14 Annual Summer Musical Theatre Camp for KIDS production of TST IDOL! - Interviews start June 27 and June 30 - the forms are all on the site. Donations also needed for scholarships for the program.

And coming in August - our mainstage production of Sister Cities - the sisters will be blogging here so be sure to keep up with them - Dallas, Austin, Baltimore and Carolina - aka Raquel Rosser, Barika Croom, Christine Quigless and Nina Womack.  Their "Mom", aka Nancy Renee may chip in from time and for sure, the director - Nancy Cheryll Davis and even the writer - Collette Freedman. Stay tuned!

New Membership Drive

The New Membership Drive is underway, along with the 10 Minute Play Festival submissions.
Fall may seem a quite time for TST performance wise, but lots of pre-production going as we gear up for 2012.

Here's the info on Membership Submission.

The Award-winning and critically acclaimed Towne Street Theatre,

now in its 18th year, is looking to expand our core family of artists...

 

Our mission is creating and affecting social change in a positive way through our varied creative endeavors. TST produces mainstage shows (both original and published), a ten-minute play festival, youth productions; staged readings of plays, screenplays and novels; spoken word nights, touring shows, and more.

Being a TST member gives you a creative home that is nurturing, familial, mentoring and supportive of the individual creative evolution. Privileges of membership are an opportunity to create new work, explore opportunities in various areas, priority in casting, writing, directing, and design, workshops, classes, talent referrals, expanded online profiles, etc.  


We are particularly interested in the hybrid talent amongst us and are seeking those with a diverse training background and an interest in multi-disciplinary theater, film, literary and visual artwork. We are looking for actors, technicians, directors, producers, writers, designers, stage managers, and visual and spoken word artists who thrive in multiple areas. For example, do you know how to design a postcard, build a set, hang lights? Do you have skills in film-making, event planning, fundraising, etc. If you submit, be sure to share these things with us.

All the various skills of our members are folded into our company. We are a community dedicated to creating, refining, and exercising our company aesthetic and producing dynamic productions with layered resonance.

 

Please view our website at www.townestreet.org before submitting so you can have a better understanding of our company and our work.


Although our primary mission is creating, producing and presenting work that is reflective of the African-American experience, we live in and seek a diverse community of artists, as our work and lives intersect with all cultures. ALL ethnicities and ages 18 and up are welcomed and encouraged to submit.  

Requirements:

• Ethical
• Collaborative
• Community Oriented

• Passionate
• Driven
• Motivated
• Innovative
• PRO ACTIVE

ALL members must commit to ALL areas of production, be it technical, stage crew, house management, ushering, as well as participate in reading committees, fundraising, community outreach, and development. TST is a dues paying membership company. Dues help with general operating expenses such as space rental, website hosting, materials, etc. 

If you would like to join our family, please Email the following to us:

• Picture & resume, writing & design samples
• A link if you have an online profile
• A statement of intent: Why are you interested in becoming a member?
• Your list of interests, skills & abilities: What do you bring to the table?
• Your philosophical & ethical artistic beliefs: What is YOUR aesthetic passion? 


Send your submission to tstsubmit@yahoo.com

with “Company Membership” in the subject line.

Auditions/Interviews are by appointment only.

 

Thank you,

TST Membership Committee
 

naacp fest this weekend

If you can make it out - join us at the NAACP Festival.  Lots of plays and panels - informative and entertaining.

Our 2012 ten minute play announcement will be coming out soon - be on the look out!

Summer almost over ...

Its hard to believe that summer is almost over.  Even in California, I tend to think of summer ending in August - although it never ends!! That Detroit background sticks!

It was a great summer - full of activity - the Virtural Tea , PassingSOLO in Detroit and of course TST GLEE - our 13th TST Kids Camp. The show was amazing as always and I have my great TST team to thank for that - Nancy Renee, Forrest Gardner, Nathaniel Bellamy, Tony Robinson and Sarah Bauer.  They are amazing artists who can do anything!

After the NAACP awards on August 29Stay tuned for the Fall news - - all best wishes for well deserved wins from our fab show - Langston & Nicolas to Nancy Renee,(costumes and choreography) Nathaniel Bellamy (lighting), Justin Alston and Ana Maria Lagasca (best supporting actor and actress).  Those who saw it know it was deserving of many more - but we are attitude gratitude for what was received.

Until next time - Enjoy!