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| Tickets NOW ON SALE for The Devil's Christmas Carol! |
[Jun. 22nd, 2009|11:06 am] |
Visit http://shows.capfringe.org/index.cgi and search for Devil or Christmas - you'll find us!
Tickets are only $15 each - get them before they run out!
See you at the Fringe! |
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| [O2B2] The press loves Catch-22 - only five performances left! |
[Jun. 11th, 2009|06:17 pm] |
I'm wedging web work into the cracks while I'm doing billable work, but I wanted to be sure and get this info out to folks before the weekend's upon us.
 Catch-22 continues at the Greenbelt Arts Center through June 20. Check out our press! http://www.outoftheblackbox.org/2008-2009/Catch-22/press.shtml
Remaining performances are Friday and Saturday evenings of June 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 pm. A Sunday matinee is scheduled for this Sunday, June 14 at 2pm. Tickets are only $15 each ($12 for Seniors 65+ or students). Reservations may be made through the box office at 301-44-8770 or at the Greenbelt Arts Center at 123 Centerway, located beneath the Co-op supermarket.
 And while I'm at it, don't forget that Fringe tickets go on sale June 22nd at http://www.capitalfringe.org/!
The Devil's Christmas Carol will be at The Mountain at Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church on Saturday July 11 @ 5pm, Sunday July 12 @ 8pm, Sunday July 19 @ 3:45pm & Saturday July 25 @ 10pm. All Fringe tickets are $15.
You can vote for your favorite show, too - watch our space for when and how to vote!
The Devil's Christmas Carol is a part of the Capital Fringe Festival, July 9-29, 2009. |
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| Download Catch-22 flyer and postcards now! |
[May. 9th, 2009|08:42 am] |
 Hi, all!
We're speeding toward opening night for Catch-22 and I've just added flyers and postcards to the pages!
Please download them and post or distribute as you wish!
The show opens June 5 and runs till June 20 at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt MD. There will be one matinee (June 14th) at 2pm. All other performances are at 8pm Friday and Saturday evenings.
For more information: http://outoftheblackbox.org/2008-2009/Catch-22/index.shtml
Hope to see you there! |
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| REMINDER: First day of AUDITIONS for THE DEVIL'S CHRISTMAS CAROL (Today, 2-5pm) |
[Apr. 12th, 2009|08:13 am] |
Be a part of the 2009 Capitol Fringe Festival!
Sunday, April 12, 2009 (2-5pm), Tuesday, April 14, 2009 (7-9pm) and Thursday, April 16, 2009 (7-9pm)
For a truly out of the box experience, come audition for the original musical
The Devil's Christmas Carol
a World Premiere performance at the Capital Fringe Festival, July 9-26th 2009.
Are you Emo Girl or Techno Guy?
We may have just the part for you.
Are you one of those people who sing opera in the shower?
Try out your pipes on some demanding (yet catchy) tunes and harmonies.
Great singers & non-singers, old & young, men, women, teenagers & children, come play with OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company!
We're looking for up to 18 actors of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities and ages. Non-Equity. All positions are unpaid.
Cold readings from the script.
Bring something to sing (no accompanist provided).
Be prepared to move!!!
LOCATION:
2 Pinecrest Court
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(near Greenbelt Metro / C2 Bus)
http://www.outoftheblackbox.org/2009-2010/Tiny_Tim/index.shtml
For more information about auditions, visit our web page at:
http://www.OutOftheBlackBox.org/ |
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| Audition ADDED for The Devil's Christmas Carol |
[Apr. 3rd, 2009|10:10 am] |
Since the first audition falls on Easter, we've decided to go ahead and add one more, just in case Tuesday won't work.
Now on Thursday, April 16, too - Same bat time, same bat channel.
For more info (or to download the updated flyer), go here:
http://www.outoftheblackbox.org/2009-2010/Tiny_Tim/index.shtml
Pass it on!!!
The Devil's Christmas Carol
a World Premiere performance at the Capital Fringe Festival, July 9-26th 2009. |
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| AUDITIONS FOR...THE DEVIL'S CHRISTMAS CAROL |
[Mar. 31st, 2009|07:58 pm] |
PLEASE POST!!! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUDITIONS FOR...THE DEVIL'S CHRISTMAS CAROL
A World Premiere Musical By Penny Eileen Martin
Directed by Betsy Marks Delaney
Produced by Glen Nelson
Sunday, April 12, 2009 (2-5pm) & Tuesday, April 14, 2009 (7-9pm)
LOCATION:
2 Pinecrest Court
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(near Greenbelt Metro / C2 Bus)
Character Summaries:
http://www.outoftheblackbox.org/2009-2010/Tiny_Tim/synopsis.shtml
Download the flyer:
http://www.outoftheblackbox.org/2009-2010/Tiny_Tim/Tim%20Audition%20Flyer%205.pdf
Details:
For a truly out of the box experience, come audition for this original musical, a World Premiere performance at the Capital Fringe Festival, July 9-26th 2009.
Are you Emo Girl or Techno Guy? We may have just the part for you.
Are you one of those people who sing opera in the shower?
Try out your pipes on some demanding (yet catchy) tunes and harmonies.
Great singers & non-singers, old & young, men, women, teenagers & children, come play with OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company!
We're looking for up to 18 actors of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities and ages. Non-Equity. All positions are unpaid.
* Cold readings from the script.
* Bring something to sing (no accompanist provided).
* Be prepared to move!!!
Hope to see you there!
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CONTACT:
Betsy Marks Delaney
Artistic Director
OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Co.
OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(3)(c) Educational Non-Profit Theatre Organization. For more information, visit our website at http://www.OutOftheBlackBox.org/ or call 301-922-1865.
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| AUDITION NOTICE: Catch-22 |
[Feb. 19th, 2009|09:35 am] |
PLEASE POST!!!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company, in cooperation with the Greenbelt Arts Center, Announces AUDITIONS FOR Joseph Heller's "CATCH-22"
*A comedy on the mal-adaptations human beings make in the "Theatre of War"*
Directed by Bill Jones, Produced by Silvia Miller
OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company (O2B2) will hold auditions for "Catch-22" as follows:
YOSSARIAN ONLY: March 1, 2009 (by appointment)
Ensemble Cast: March 7 @ 1pm & March 8 @ 7pm
Performance Dates: June 5 - 20, 2009; Fri/Sun
Rehearsal Dates/Times: TBD based on casting
Location (audition & performance):
Greenbelt Arts Center
123 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD, 20770
Down the steps from the Greenbelt Co-op.
(Near C2/R12/T16 bus & Greenbelt Metro Station)
*Summary:*
This superb dramatization of the classic spoof of war and those who make it pay as told from the point of view of Captain Yossarian, a pilot convinced his number is up. Every time Yo Yo reaches his quota of missions, the requirements are increased until he flatly refuses to fly.
Production notes and other details are available online at <http://www.o2b2.org/2008-2009/catch-22/>.
Casting 5 m, 3 w, 3 m/w, all ages 20 - 50.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
O2B2 celebrates our rich cultural diversity and encourages actors of all ethnicities to audition. No need to attend both 7th and 8th unless called back to do so.
Note: This is a non-paid production. If You are cast and are not already a member of O2B2, you will be required to join. Membership form is available online at <http://www.o2b2.org/membership.pdf>. To schedule an appointment for March 1, or for further information regarding auditions, rehearsals or performances, contact Bill Jones at 301-474-8872 or email .
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OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company, Inc., a 501(3)(c) Educational Non-Profit Corporation, was formed in 2004 as a Bowie-based company dedicated to the art of performing "theatre about theatre". For more detailed information, please visit our web site at http://www.OutOftheBlackBox.org/ or call 301.922.1865.
CONTACT:
Betsy Marks Delaney, Artistic Director
OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company
Voice: 301.922.1865
Fax: 413.751.7320
Email: info@o2b2.org
Web: http://www.OutOftheBlackBox.org/
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| It's about darn time! O2B2 rises again! |
[Jan. 22nd, 2009|02:32 am] |
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OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company's PLAY-READING SERIES makes its debut!
Come join us on Monday, February 2nd at 7PM as we read and discuss TINY TIM'S LAST CHRISTMAS (CAROL) a new musical written by Penny Martin, under consideration for entry in the 2009 DC Fringe Festival. It's your chance to participate in theatre without the added stress of remembering your lines.
"Expect the unexpected in this musical story of lost souls who are condemned, for their mistakes, to perform “A Christmas Carol” in Hell until they get it right. If the show is REALLY good, some souls will get out. Honest!"
This event will take place in Old Greenbelt, close to the Green Line and Metrobus. Space is limited. To reserve your place, please contact us ASAP. Confirmation is first come, first served.
(Click the link above and fill out the form - location and confirmation will be sent when your reservation has been recorded.)
Please pass this info on to anyone you think might be interested! Not all roles require singing, so it's open to everyone!
ALSO! Details for Catch-22 Auditions posted! Mark your calendars and pass it on! |
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| PSA: Washington Revels has a job opening! |
[Aug. 7th, 2008|10:34 am] |
I should have done this before I left, but I was so wrapped up in prep, I forgot until this morning.
There's a Marketing Director position open at Washington Revels, and I thought I would pass the info on!
Please follow the link below for contact information and instructions on applying for the position.
http://www.revelsdc.org/job-marketing.html
"Summary: Washington Revels seeks an experienced, energetic and highly personable Marketing Director to manage and coordinate all aspects of promoting general public awareness as well as performances and events. Specific responsibilities include advertising and all other media publicity; web site and social media content and oversight; production and distribution of printed and electronic materials; displays and exhibit booths; and ticket management and promotion. Will report directly to the Executive Director and also work closely with the Development Director, Office Manager, volunteers and the Board Marketing Committee. Given small size of the office, must be willing to help occasionally with non-marketing activities. Position intended as full-time, but depending on experience could accommodate 80% part-time. Not an overtime position; some evening/weekend hours during periods of high activity, with extra time given off during lighter periods. Start date as soon as practical." |
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| John C. Malloy, 1936 - 2008 |
[Jul. 7th, 2008|10:09 pm] |
As Artistic Director and also director of O2B2's first two productions, it's my sad duty to report that John Malloy, who played "John" in Six Characters in Search of an Author and shared the role of "Capitano" in A Company of Wayward Saints (his last onstage role) has passed on after suffering from the long-term effects of lung disease. His obituary, published in the Capital Gazette, follows.
John, a gentleman in every sense of the word, was a pleasure to work with and I am terribly sorry for of his loss. My company and I extend our deep condolences to his wife Nancy and his family.
Betsy Marks Delaney
[http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/readne/2008/07_02-22/FOR]
John Charles Malloy, 71, of Bowie for 15 years and previously of Virginia, died June 29 in his home.
Mr. Malloy was born Aug. 21, 1936, in Pittsburgh. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from New York University.
He worked for the Society of the Plastics Industry for over 20 years as an association manger in New York and Washington, D.C.
He served in the Air Force.
Mr. Malloy was a board member and acted and assisted backstage at Colonial Players, Bowie Community Theater and Prince George's Little Theater.
Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Nancy Malloy; one son, John W. Malloy of New Jersey; two daughters, Susan Tarsi of Pennsylvania and Lori Robertson of Bowie; two sisters, Margaret Rodgers of Oregon and Martha Denevan of California; and four grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. July 13 in Bowie. [Details are available upon request.] Interment will be private. Arrangements are by Evans Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031; English Setter Association of America, 551 Bohemia Church Road, Warwick, MD 21912; or to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, 15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. |
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| From da O2B2 BOD President! |
[Jun. 24th, 2008|10:30 am] |
Hi, everyone,
This is a reminder that the annual membership meeting of O2B2 will be held on Saturday, July 12, at 10am, at my house. Directions: [redacted - comment for more information!]
The primary business of the meeting is the election of Board members. Nominees for Board members are Bill Jones, Betsy Delaney, Greg Mangiapane, Sandra True, Lise Mendel-Kramer, Penny Martin, and Jo Rake.
I perform in Coriolanus at 2pm at Warehouse in DC, so I have to leave shortly after noon, but my wife Ginny says you can stay a while and chat after the meeting.
Good news: O2B2 was awarded a "Judges' [Discretionary] Award of Excellence" for Then, Now, You at the NVTA Festival. Jo and Greg were the actors in it. We got a plaque that Betsy will bring to the meeting.
O2B2 has received approval to put on Catch-22 at Greenbelt Arts Center the weekends of June 5, 12, and 19 (though we may decide to make it only the last two weekends). I will direct. We will discuss details at the meeting.
Sorry about the short time slot for the meeting (I'll have soft drinks available, though no lunch), but I'm pretty busy right now – I'm directing Measure For Measure at GAC, I'm playing Rev. Gardner in GAC's Mrs. Warren's Profession, I'm playing Citizen #3 in the Rude's Coriolanus, and I'm producing a Children's Theater version of Comedy Of Errors for Labor Day (when you take out the sex, you get just 20 minutes of slapstick and farce).
Bill Jones |
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| O2B2 sponsors a basic theatrical makeup workshop |
[Jan. 31st, 2008|10:39 am] |
OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company (O2B2) will hold a workshop on basic theatrical makeup techniques on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 2 to 4 PM at Goodloe Memorial Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1540C Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, MD. Cost is $15. Due to space limitations, reservations are necessary and should be made by calling 301-262-5201 or through O2B2's website – www.outoftheblackbox.org by February 21.
Award winning make up artist Sheila Hyman will discuss and demonstrate basic stage makeup, corrective makeup techniques, aging and looking younger, and creating and implementing your own makeup designs. She will also discuss the "must haves" of a good makeup kit, reference books and stores, and period makeup.
Participants are encouraged to bring their makeup kits for examination and use, towel or smock to protect clothing, hair barrettes or bands, facial cleansers and extra contact lens solution (lens wearers), makeup mirrors, and a digital camera to document designs.
Sheila Hyman has been creating makeup and hair designs for theatre groups for close to two decades. She received a Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) award for Seussical! (Port Tobacco Players) and The Rocky Horror Show (Elden Street Players) and received WATCH nominations for A Midsummer Night's Dream (Port Tobacco Players), The Mikado (Tantallon Community Players) and All My Sons (Port Tobacco Players). She won an ACT award for Ruthless! The Musical (Dominion Stage).
Directions to Goodloe Memorial Unitarian Universalist Congregation can be found on O2B2's website or at www.bowieuu.org. |
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| It's about time!!! |
[Oct. 27th, 2007|11:42 pm] |
I can now say it's official:
OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization!
If you've donated items to us before this, they're good to go as tax deductible donations now!
Yippee!!!!
So, what's next?
Well, after R&G closes we're taking a break. We've got plans for two workshops in the winter/spring of 2008 followed by a mainstage production in the summer of 2008. We're not sure what that will be, just yet, but be sure to watch this space for announcements, coming soon! |
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| Tonight's the night!!! OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Co. performs Week 46 of 365 Days/365 Plays |
[Sep. 28th, 2007|12:43 pm] |
Did I mention I'm acting in two of these? See me (in a rare onstage performace, with lines, even), plus ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) muzikmaker21 and five other excellent actors at 7 and 9 tonight!
One Night Only: Two performances to be presented this evening Friday Sept. 28 at 7 pm and again at 9 pm 365 Days/365 Plays at New Deal Café in Greenbelt, MD - FREE!OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company presents this week's Metro DC area performances of the 365 Days/365 Plays International FestivalWeek 46 of the cycle (Sept. 24 - 30) includes Play (Condemned Version), Again Perfect), Reel, A Play for George Plimpton and John Ritter), Selling Out, Splitsville, The Worst, The 1st Constant (Remember Who You Are) and Goodbye New York365 Days/365 PlaysBy Suzan-Lori Parks Produced by Bonnie Metzger Directed by Betsy Delaney & Penny Martin Running time: Approximately 35 minutes total for all 9 scripts. Caution: Some plays contain adult language and themes not suitable for children. Reservations are not necessary but are definitely appreciated. The New Deal Café is located in the heart of Old Greenbelt, at 113 Centerway, Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Please join the cast after the 9pm performance and enjoy the desserts and delectables the Café has to offer! For more information about the 365 Days/365 Plays cycle, please visit: www.studiotheatre.org/365 or www.OutOftheBlackBox.org |
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| ACTORS/TECHNICIANS NEEDED ("365 Days/365 Plays" & "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead") |
[Aug. 13th, 2007|11:42 pm] |
Please feel free to cross-post!
ACTORS/TECHNICIANS NEEDED for both "365 Days/365 Plays" & "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead"
365 Days/365 Plays (week 46):
We are still in need of 2 men, ages 18-50 (including roles "George Plimpton" and "John Ritter"), and 1-2 women ages 18 on up. One woman should be able to do a ballerina split (if possible).
Performance: 9/28 at 7pm & 9pm at the New Deal Cafe, Greenbelt, MD.
Rehearsals in either Greenbelt or Bowie at private residences starting either just before or just after Labor Day, depending on cast schedules.
See plays from 9/24 through 9/30, inclusive, plus 3 constants (front of script book) for reference.
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead:
Needed: "Hamlet" (age no more than late 20s, please)
Also needed: lighting designer/board op, assistant stage manager, props master/mistress, costume designer/wardrobe.
Rehearsals already in progress. Performances are last three weekends in October (8 in all, no first Sunday matinée) at St. James Episcopal Church in Historic Old Bowie, MD.
Both events are nonpaid volunteer community theatre productions. Company membership ($12/year) required.
If you are available, or know someone who is, please contact Artistic Director Betsy Delaney at 301-922-1865, or send email to info at o2b2 dot oh-ar-gee ASAP.
Thanks!
Betsy Delaney
Artistic Director
OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Co.
http://www.OutOftheBlackBox.org/ |
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| AUDITION: 365 Days / 365 Plays - 8/12-13, 2007 |
[Aug. 1st, 2007|08:57 am] |
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Hi!
This is your official heads' up that we're holding open auditions for our week (September 24-30), on Sunday, August 12 from 3-6pm and Monday, August 13 from 7-10pm at St. James Episcopal Church in Historic Old Bowie, MD.
Casting 3 women and 4 men, teens on up/any ethnicity, for ensemble work on 9-10 very short scripts.
Two performances are scheduled for Friday, September 28 at 7pm and 9pm at the New Deal Cafe, Greenbelt, MD.
Please prepare a short comedy monologue and also be prepared to read from the script. Copies of Suzan-Lori Parks' scripts are available through Barnes & Noble, Borders and online at Amazon.com, amongst others.
Questions? Please call 301-922-1865 or send email to info at o2b2 dot oh-ar-gee.
Thanks! Hope to see you there! |
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