In my earlier letter, I invited your support for Camp Shakespeare ’16 and also for chair-back name plates for the new (and very comfortable) cushioned chairs in the Theater Barn. Two things. When actually they are one. By purchasing a plaque—at $300 each--you have your choice of supporting Camp Shakespeare, Shakespeare at Winedale, or Shakespeare Outreach. The plaques cost only about $ 20.00 or so. The balance goes to the program of your choice. By my figuring—240 chairs—we have the potential of raising $72,000. What part of that comes to Camp Shakespeare is up to donors. But whatever does, will go into the endowment in my name initiated by Jayne and Rick Suhler, for Camp Shakespeare.
In one week after announcing this, I already have pledges for 33 chairs for Camp Shakespeare! That’s $9.900 already! And James students and the friends have pledged 15 or so more chairs for Shakespeare at Winedale. So things are moving along! Thanks for considering this. When the list grows to 100, I will send everyone the list of donors and honorees. That is, if the donors approve.
Have a very happy Spring Break.
Doc
Jim (Doc) Ayres
Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas
Founding Director, Shakespeare at Winedale
Director, Camp Shakespeare
Hey everyone —
If you within driving range of UT or Winedale, wanted to alert you that the Actors from the London Stage (AFTLS) touring troupe of five players is arriving for its annual visit next week.
The group will perform Wednesday through Friday nights, Sept. 21-23, at 7:30 p.m. at the B. Iden Payne Theater in the Winship Drama Building on campus, then at 7 p.m. on Saturday the 24th at Winedale. This year’s play: Richard III — first time for AFTLS. Also a first: the troupe has four women and just one fella (usually three men and two women). The fella is Paul O’Mahoney, who will be familiar to those of you who saw Ado two years ago or the Midsummer from 4-5 years ago.
The company traditionally has visited UT/Winedale in October, but September was the only time the Payne was available. Hoping it cools down a bit by next weekend.
Here’s the link for more info:
https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/english/programs-and-projects/AFTLS/
Special note: If you are coming out for the Winedale performance, the Winedale Outreach Players will share their work on some moments from Richard III at 6 p.m. under the pecan trees. Bring a picnic dinner and join us!
Cheers,
cs
Clayton Stromberger
Outreach Coordinator, UT Shakespeare at Winedale
cstromberger(a)austin.utexas.edu<mailto:cstromberger@austin.utexas.edu>
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cell: 512-363-6864
office: 512-471-8367
The livestream is Sunday night UK time — so perhaps around noon our time? Will try to figure out what “British Summer Time” is (love the sound of that anyway…).
cs
Another link for you. Marilyn Rust, one of the members of the great class of 2000 if I remember correctly, now produces radio pieces for the BBC — she just sent me this after I responded to a post of hers on the Shakespeare at Winedale facebook page about the new RSC “King Lear” with Antony Sher. Lots of great stuff here.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07pd4zg
cs
Hey there —
No it’s not ours, but one that I enjoyed ALMOST as much — Emma Rice’s inaugural production as Artistic Director at the Globe. Just received an email that it’s being livestreamed on Sunday night (final performance, apparently). Check it out and let me know what you think. I was fortunate enough to see it this summer while in London for a teaching conference. I think Jenny saw it as well and loved it. I was knocked out by the ferocious energy of the ensemble — their joy in playing was evident in almost every moment — and the fresh inventive take on many of the characters and moments. I felt some of the audience interaction stuff was a bit schticky (every Globe production strained a bit too much in this area, seemed to me) but by the end I was won over and carried back to Henkel Hall in my heart.... Not sure how it’ll play on a small screen but standing next to the stage on the side I was swept up and clapping along by the end.
Here’s the link for how to watch it, not sure how it works yet but hope to be tuning in...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ehw2mb/live/cw8g9r?utm_source=Shakespeare's+Globe&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=7515695_September+2016+General+Newsletter&utm_content=Watch+online&dm_i=1U22,4H35B,CGRJNT,GIU61,1
Pat pat!
cs