The Unique & Innovative
Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre
E-Newsletter: November 7, 2013
Item One: A Special presentation: November 8 & 9, 2013
The Natomas Charter School Students of the Performing & Fine Arts Academy
Nicci Justice's Senior Entertainment Project
Friday, November 8 at 7:00pm &
Saturday afternoon, November 9 at 2:00pm
Here at the 'Dew'
Your $10.00 Ticket always includes
Your choice of luscious desserts, Sacramento's best coffee and a large selection of Tea
At the Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre
Item Two: November 9, 2013
KTDT-DRama-dy & the KTDT Players
Present a Radio Studio Theatre production of Jeanne Beckwith's "Opportunity of a Lifetime"
Directed by Tory Scroggins
Featuring Our KTDT Players
Ted has arrived on the island residence of Mr. Solomon
to be interviewed for a job he desperately needs; however, as the interview progresses and he becomes acquainted with the bizarre residents of the island, he becomes increasingly aware that something is not quite right on the island,
and concludes that he doesn’t need this job. The problem? The job needs him.
Come, be a part of an Original Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre radio/stage production.
Be a part of the live studio audience and enjoy the fun of creating a radio comedy as
KTDT-DRama-dy records for Internet Digital Streaming on it's blog-site
http://ktdtdigitalradiotheatre.blogspot.com/
PRE-Production radio/stage performance schedule:
You are invited to FREE! OPEN REHEARSAL
SECOND SATURDAY ART WALK: Saturday, November 9 at 7:00 Presentation of Jeanne Beckwith's "Opportunity of a Lifetime"
SPECIAL DESSERT PRICE & TREAT FOR OPEN REHEARSAL WEEKEND:
APPLE HILL APPLE PIE!
WITH COFFEE AND/OR TEA JUST $8.00
From Apple Hill Growers Association Bakers
RESERVE A SEAT TODAY FOR November 9
If you attend THIS OPEN REHEARSAL SECOND SATURDAY, you can SEE the full production of "Opportunity of a Lifetime" AGAIN for only $5.00! during it's General Production Schedule! AND enjoy your choice of several Luscious Desserts, including Apple Hill pies, the best Coffee in Sacramento and a selection of fine Teas.
Such a deal, Aunt Gertie!
General Admission Tickets: NOW! $15.00
Box Office 457-6286 or
(best) tddtheatre@aol.com
With your ticket purchase you become a Lifetime Sponsor of KTDT-DRama-dy &/or KWOS Kids Digital Radio Theatre
Item Three: ANY Monday OR Thursday between 7 - 9
OR Saturday between 1 - 4
! CALL FOR AUDITIONS !
The Unique and Innovative Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre &
KTDT-DRama-dy is bringing the Vaudeville Variety/Comedy/Drama/Farce
“Frankie and Johnny Were Schweethawts”
by Thomas M. Kelly to the
KTDT DIGITAL RADIO STUDIO THEATRE
(39 Comfortable Seats)
KTDT DIGITAL RADIO STUDIO THEATRE
(39 Comfortable Seats)
The Play: The finest local speakeasy in Sacramento, "Johnny's"... next to a handy hotel... next to a convenient and cheap pawn shop... next to .... a... hanging... gallows? Johnny needs Stage Actors.... Voice Over Actors.... For his "Vaudeville Show of Shows". Come Aboard the Thistle Dew River Boat en route to any river town, be it Sacramento,... St. Louis,... Astoria, Oregon... or Muscatine, Iowa. Johnny needs hazy harlots, floozies, dandies and fancies to sing, dance, brawl in his dime-a-dance haunt honky-tonk hook-shop hotel.
CAST OF ‘CHARACTERS’ NEEDED:
Johnny: dandy dressed pimp, not to be trusted.
Frankie: one of "Ma's girls", fancy showgirl dress, sucker for 'Johnny' types.
Madam ("Ma"): , Johnny's mother, runs a brothel next door to his speakeasy.
Bartender: street wise, friend to all until you cross him, typical 1920's costume.
Sheriff: greasy, capable of anything legal or not, typical sheriff's costume.
Pianoplayer: fancy white shirt, straw hat, red vested showman.
Prizefighter: gym tights, wife beater t-shirt, typical drunk, seeking bar fights.
Nelly Bly: a drunken chippy, one of 'Ma's girls', fancy showgirl dress.
Lila: a drunken chippy, one of 'Ma's girls', fancy showgirl dress.
EMAIL TOM @ tddtheatre@aol.com for more info
Item Four: every Tuesday 7:30 - 10pm
Come have fun with us at this drop-in class from 7:30 - 10pm every Tuesday at the Mosaic Acting Academy Studio in Rancho Cordova.
Improvisation is one of the two most important audition skills an actor can develop. It helps you to think quickly, concentrate, increase mental agility, eliminate "brain freeze" and learn to take risks. It is a skill that absolutely must be learned, and it's fun! No previous experience required ... This workshop focuses on fun and laughter!
Tuition: Ten Bucks.... Cash. Cheap Therapy!
For even cheaper therapy.... FIVE sessions per month for just $25.00.
If you plan to attend and/or need directions, E-mail Charlie at:
Item Five: Wednesday, November 13..... IT’S HUMP DAY!!!
Our First Ever Character Voice Open Mic Contest!
Here’s your chance to showcase your
Characters, Impressions, Dialects and Animation voices!
Just like performing for Sacramento's own KTDT DIGITAL RADIO You can read off your script! No memorization required!
Here’s how the Competition will work….
HOUR ONE: 7-8pm Rehearsal
Each contestant will get the opportunity to rehearse “Behind the Microphone”
Each contestant has a :60 time limit to perform characters, impressions, accents and animation voices. Anything Goes!
Everyone receives a practice take with coaching.
HOUR TWO: 8-9PM LET THE COMPETITION BEGIN!
3 Professional Media Judges arrive.
Everyone will receive “one take” behind the microphone and be recorded.
Judges will not comment on performances until after the competition is complete.
Judging will be based on: Interpretation, Technical Skills and Style.
PRIZES:
First Place: Evaluation/Consultation at Nakamoto Productions. $85 value.
Or,
apply $100 to a Killer Demo or Animation/Character Demo
This is just like a local American Idol for Character Voices
but…. “A Lot More Fun!!!”
Event: CHARACTER VOICE-OVER COMPETITION
When: Wednesday, November 13th, 7-9pm
Where: Thistle Dew Dessert Theater, 19th and P Streets, Sacramento
Entry Fee: $25.00
Reservations: raynakamoto@att.net
Item Five: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2OTH, 7-9pm
THE MOVIE TRAILER WORKSHOP
Or… How to voice in the style of Don LaFontaine
For men AND WOMEN!!!
Retail, Audio Books, Narrations, Soft Sell, Image, and virtually every genre of voice work!
Master this delivery and you can be in demand!!!!
Your Instructor: Jason Spyres
Jason attended our Movie Trailer Workshop taught by Don LaFontaine’s mentor, Don Morrow.
Jason was the only voice talent who mastered the Don LaFontaine
Style of announcing in that workshop.
Don’t believe me?
Take a listen for yourself:
http://nakamotoproductions.com/client_files/_nakamoto_talent/Spyres_Jason.mp3
The Movie Trailer delivery can transcend every genre of voice-over! Listen to Kathleen Turner, Allison Janney of the Kaiser “Thrive” spots, leading men and women actors, documentary narrators, promo announcers and the list goes on.
WHAT: THE MOVIE TRAILER WORKSHOP
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2OTH, 7-9pm
WHERE: MOSAIC ACTING STUDIO
TUITION: Wow-- only $50.00!
RESERVATIONS AND DIRECTIONS: 916-361-0952 You may also register by sending your check for $50.00 to Mosaic Acting, PO Box 1142, Rancho Cordova CA 95741-1142.
HURRY---SEATS ARE LIMITED!
Item Six:
Become a Lifetime Sponsor of KTDT-DRama-dy:
KWOS Kids Digital Radio Theatre:
for just $12.00ea.
Item Seven: Every Saturday morning
The Thistle Dew Playwright &
Radio Play Workshop
The doors will open Saturday mornings at 9:49... on the dot.
The Terrible Trouble & Turbulence of playwriting will begin at 10:00!
If you have a play in the works? Bring it! We'll read it! We'll critique it!
AUDITIONS for KTDT Thistle Dew Digital Radio Theatre are every time we meet: Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00, Children and Adults
Monday from 7pm - 9pm, Adults
Thursday from 7pm - 9pm, Adults.
Thank you!
Tom, Ellie and the KTDT Players
p.s.
Check out and "Like" the YouTube video for our upcoming production of "Opportunity of a Lifetime", directed by Tory Scroggins.
