Jul
20
On the Blog again
July 20, 2010 | Tagged School of Shakespeare | Leave a Comment
Its been awhile since I’ve been writing.
I am pleased to say both mainstage shows have opened to great acclaim and we are now in rehearsal for Double Falsehood and Shakespeare’s in Love. The fun never ends.
The cast and crew will get a much deserved break during Folk Fest and then we head into the final four weeks of the season.
This summer seems to be flying by.
As well, we are looking forward to our School of Shakespeare. If you have a young actor 14-18, check out the info at our web site for details. It will be a ton of fun!
See you at the Park!
Martie
Apr
29
On the Blog Again
April 29, 2010 | | Leave a Comment
I have been a very bad blogger but will try and make up for that with more blogs over the next little while.
Eventhough there is snow on the ground at the end of April, things are really heating up here at Shakespeare in the Park.
Our new business manager begins her duties on Monday,casting is 99% complete and we are doing a lot of work on our website to keep us current and accessible.
If you haven’t yet joined our Facebook fan page, please do. Its a great way to get updated info and there are some fun contests on there as well.
As we get closer to rehearsals ( 31 more sleeps), I will introduce you to our new cast and crew.
Stay warm
Martie
Mar
22
Audition Season
March 22, 2010 | | Leave a Comment
I just completed general auditions yesterday for our company. It always amazes me to see the talent and enthusiasm in this great city. I will be auditioning at U of C next week as well.
Then comes the difficult part-choosing the actors.
I will let yo know how it goes and when we are ready to announce our 2010 company.
As well, stay tuned for an exciting announcement about our noon time show!
See you at the Park (soon),
Martie
Feb
10
WEB REFRESH
February 10, 2010 | | Leave a Comment
I had a very productive meeting this morning with our graphics designer Courtney, our DFS student Nicole and our marketing guru James to plan changes to our web site myshakespeare.ca.
We are planning to make sure it is up to date, interactive and full of interesting facts about your Shakespeare in the Park.
As always, I welcome your thoughts and ideas on how we can improve on what we do.
And don’t forget to become a Facebook fan of Shakespeare in the Park.
Please stay tuned for some exciting announcements as our 2010 season approaches.
See you in the Park.
Martie
Jan
28
Happy New Year
January 28, 2010 | | 2 Comments
A belated Happy New year to everyone! Eventhough the snow is on the ground planning is under way for our 2010 season. I have complied a short list of plays and would love to hear your choices:
Hamlet
Othello
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night.
Please let me know what you would like to see.
Martie
Nov
30
Grey Cup parade
November 30, 2009 | | Leave a Comment
Well we did it! Our participation in the parade was a huge success. My heartfelt thanks to James, Rebecca, Kirstin, Haysam, Bruce, Braden,Angela and Greg. You braved the cold and kept the audience warm with your enthusiasm and creativity. SITP represent!
Nov
18
GREY CUP 09
November 18, 2009 | | Leave a Comment
Shakespeare in the Park will be making an appearance in this year’s Grey Cup parade. Hopefully the weather will be wonderful. Its a great opportunity to promote the company. Watch us live or on TV.
Oct
20
School Tour
October 20, 2009 | | Leave a Comment
SITP will be touring our production of Shakeapeare’s in Love this fall and winter to Calgary highshools.
Stop #1 will be at Central Memorial November 9 and 10.
Oct
2
TO TENT OR NOT TO TENT
October 2, 2009 | | Leave a Comment
Plans are in the preliminary stages to erect a permanent covered structure at Prince’s Island to house our productions. If successful we won’t have to cancel anymore shows because of weather and I can stop my obsession with the Weather Network!
Stay tuned for updates as we move along. I’m hoping to have this in place for our 2010 season.
Aug
31
Thanks for a Great Season!
August 31, 2009 | | Leave a Comment
Well, summer is officially over as our 2009 season has come to an end. Its hard to believe especially as the weather right now is very summery. Where was it during July and August?!
Despite having to cancel almost 30% of our season due to inclement weather (Snow in August?), I was very pleased with the quality of work and the amazingly positive reaction from our audience. With the weather finally cooperating during the last week, we were playing to over 700 people a night! It was absolutely thrilling to watch your reponse each night to R and J and Dream.
A big thankyou to our most generous and faithful audience, our very talented group of artists, our very efficient office staff and to Mount Royal for its continued and much appreciated support.
I will conntinue to share my thoughts with you through out the off season.
Stay tuned for some excititng anouncements in the months to come leading up to season number 23 as Calgary’s Public Theatre. And please use this blog to share your thoughts with me.
Till next time,
Martie
