New 150-Word "Blurb"
A first draft of a press release has been composed by Michael. It includes this new 150-word blurb by Steve, tweaked by everybody:
"Sons of the Revolution is a fictional account of an ex-Marine who is found guilty of a violent act of terrorism against the U. S. government. This soldier’s lawyer is committed to saving his client from the death penalty. During the sentencing phase of the trial, it is revealed that the soldier's family lineage has been involved in every major American conflict throughout the country’s history. Soon, the spirits of the soldier’s ancestors are interacting with the present day and affecting the final stages of the trial. This compelling new drama explores violence and its impact on American history, culture, and lives. Written by David Almeida and Stephen Miller (Leaving Neverland, Whipping Wally Wonker), and directed by Chad Lewis (Shakespeare's R & J, PIE-FACE! The Adventures of Anita Bryant), this play marks the first full production for Playwright’s Round Table, an organization that for seven years has been committed to developing new local works of theatre."
Chad is now finding inspiration from Tommy's set design: Tommy's intention was to paint the backdrop with a very 'pop-art' version of the American flag. Chad is looking to take the pop-art theme and build on it in both the costuming and the poster design. To which David thinks to himself - WOW! THIS ISN'T JUST GOING TO BE A PLAY, IT'S GOING TO BE ART! Steve did up a preliminary idea, and Cathy is already on board with creating something fabulous. Chad has contacted our to-be-named-hopeful costume designer and told her about his idea. If anyone can get somebody interested in a project and acquire their buy-in and commitment, it's Chad... I am further optimistic about getting this costume person.
Did you hear about my faux pas (among several) at Sunday's auditions? Somebody was running late, so I grabbed my phone to call them and find out where the heck they were. Before I got an answer, I realized Debbie was already making that call. Duh. Right. That's what the Stage Manager kinda does, isn't it? Sorry, I'm not used to that. With Utmost, we've always had to do everything ourselves - that's what producing for Fringe will get ya. All I know is that I have been more excited and thrilled about auditions than I can recall in a long time. I so jazzed and looking forward to callbacks! The actor in me is dying to see who will be the chosen ones to bring this show to life. After that I'll need to calm down. And remember we have people who know what they're doing - and it's probably best to get the hell out of their way.
"Sons of the Revolution is a fictional account of an ex-Marine who is found guilty of a violent act of terrorism against the U. S. government. This soldier’s lawyer is committed to saving his client from the death penalty. During the sentencing phase of the trial, it is revealed that the soldier's family lineage has been involved in every major American conflict throughout the country’s history. Soon, the spirits of the soldier’s ancestors are interacting with the present day and affecting the final stages of the trial. This compelling new drama explores violence and its impact on American history, culture, and lives. Written by David Almeida and Stephen Miller (Leaving Neverland, Whipping Wally Wonker), and directed by Chad Lewis (Shakespeare's R & J, PIE-FACE! The Adventures of Anita Bryant), this play marks the first full production for Playwright’s Round Table, an organization that for seven years has been committed to developing new local works of theatre."
Chad is now finding inspiration from Tommy's set design: Tommy's intention was to paint the backdrop with a very 'pop-art' version of the American flag. Chad is looking to take the pop-art theme and build on it in both the costuming and the poster design. To which David thinks to himself - WOW! THIS ISN'T JUST GOING TO BE A PLAY, IT'S GOING TO BE ART! Steve did up a preliminary idea, and Cathy is already on board with creating something fabulous. Chad has contacted our to-be-named-hopeful costume designer and told her about his idea. If anyone can get somebody interested in a project and acquire their buy-in and commitment, it's Chad... I am further optimistic about getting this costume person.
Did you hear about my faux pas (among several) at Sunday's auditions? Somebody was running late, so I grabbed my phone to call them and find out where the heck they were. Before I got an answer, I realized Debbie was already making that call. Duh. Right. That's what the Stage Manager kinda does, isn't it? Sorry, I'm not used to that. With Utmost, we've always had to do everything ourselves - that's what producing for Fringe will get ya. All I know is that I have been more excited and thrilled about auditions than I can recall in a long time. I so jazzed and looking forward to callbacks! The actor in me is dying to see who will be the chosen ones to bring this show to life. After that I'll need to calm down. And remember we have people who know what they're doing - and it's probably best to get the hell out of their way.
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