Let me warn everyone in advance, Doc's got a memory like steel trap. He remembers all. Truly a great few hours with him and Joanne.
I also want to add that when Doc talks about his commitment to Camp Winedale he's got that sparkle in his eyes that he had at the birth of Shakespeare at Winedale. It is astounding what he is doing with this program. I don't think anything like it exists in the world. Just think, 30 years from there will be people out there reminiscing, "ah, to be 12 again, and playing Jacques." How cool is that? I'll be ponying up some bucks for this one. All the best, michael
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Greetings to all again! Just have to tell you that JoAnn and I had a chance to visit over a long luncheon with Michael Barker ('74-'75) who is in Austin for the two-week SXSW Film Festival with a film "Get Low," featuring Robert Duvall and Bill Murray. Our conversation at lunch went something like "remember when we.....? " and remember when I fell off the roof of the barn and broke my leg (Michael) : deja vu all over again! It was great. We have reserved seating at the Paramount red carpet filming affair, thanks to Michael. We are excited!
Mike Godwin continues his angelic vigilance over the list. And awaits, as I do, contacts from folks from the land of the lost. So please keep searching.
On another front: Camp Shakespeare (for kids 10-16) is approaching its 8th year now. You can learn more about it at the shakespeare- winedale.org site under "programs." We have two 2-week in-residence sessions for kids 10-16, with 14 in each session. A mini version of Sh at W. With some brilliant results. Ask Bruce Meyer, Jeff Larsen, Clayton Stromberger, Lavonne Carlson, etc. Thus far, some 14 kids of former Sh at W students have participated in Camp Shakespeare. Plus three of my grandkids. Personal privilege here. This summer, Bruce Meyer's daughter, Rebekah, 5 years of Camp experience behind her, will serve her second term as assistant counselor in the Camp. So we are growing and going. And taking on As You Like It and Romeo and Juliet. We hope to represent Camp Shakespeare in one way or another during the reunion week, with some of the "old" kids (now 17) doing some things.
We do need funding for Camp Shakespeare, though, to take care of rising costs of accommodations in Round Top and to assist kids from financially-disadvantaged families. Going into this '10 session, we will need to raise $8,000 for those costs. You can help us with this effort by sending a gift of $25-$100, or any amount you wish, to Camp Shakespeare, P.O. Box 202, Round Top, Texas, 78954. Please make the check to: The University of Texas and mark or "for" Camp Shakespeare.
I hope that all is well with all of you, that you are enjoying the changing of seasons, and thriving.
Cheers,
Doc
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you don't have to wait 30 years for camp Shakespeare to create an indelible stamp. Bekah talks about her roles all the time and spouts lines from the plays routinely. It was the subject of her college application essay and she proudly receives compliments on her summer t-shirts. Camp Shakespeare makes a difference.
"Barker, Michael" Michael_Barker@spe.sony.com 3/15/2010 9:28 PM >>>
Let me warn everyone in advance, Doc's got a memory like steel trap. He remembers all. Truly a great few hours with him and Joanne.
I also want to add that when Doc talks about his commitment to Camp Winedale he's got that sparkle in his eyes that he had at the birth of Shakespeare at Winedale. It is astounding what he is doing with this program. I don't think anything like it exists in the world. Just think, 30 years from there will be people out there reminiscing, "ah, to be 12 again, and playing Jacques." How cool is that? I'll be ponying up some bucks for this one. All the best, michael
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Greetings to all again! Just have to tell you that JoAnn and I had a chance to visit over a long luncheon with Michael Barker ('74-'75) who is in Austin for the two-week SXSW Film Festival with a film "Get Low," featuring Robert Duvall and Bill Murray. Our conversation at lunch went something like "remember when we.....? " and remember when I fell off the roof of the barn and broke my leg (Michael) : deja vu all over again! It was great. We have reserved seating at the Paramount red carpet filming affair, thanks to Michael. We are excited!
Mike Godwin continues his angelic vigilance over the list. And awaits, as I do, contacts from folks from the land of the lost. So please keep searching.
On another front: Camp Shakespeare (for kids 10-16) is approaching its 8th year now. You can learn more about it at the shakespeare- winedale.org site under "programs." We have two 2-week in-residence sessions for kids 10-16, with 14 in each session. A mini version of Sh at W. With some brilliant results. Ask Bruce Meyer, Jeff Larsen, Clayton Stromberger, Lavonne Carlson, etc. Thus far, some 14 kids of former Sh at W students have participated in Camp Shakespeare. Plus three of my grandkids. Personal privilege here. This summer, Bruce Meyer's daughter, Rebekah, 5 years of Camp experience behind her, will serve her second term as assistant counselor in the Camp. So we are growing and going. And taking on As You Like It and Romeo and Juliet. We hope to represent Camp Shakespeare in one way or another during the reunion week, with some of the "old" kids (now 17) doing some things.
We do need funding for Camp Shakespeare, though, to take care of rising costs of accommodations in Round Top and to assist kids from financially-disadvantaged families. Going into this '10 session, we will need to raise $8,000 for those costs. You can help us with this effort by sending a gift of $25-$100, or any amount you wish, to Camp Shakespeare, P.O. Box 202, Round Top, Texas, 78954. Please make the check to: The University of Texas and mark or "for" Camp Shakespeare.
I hope that all is well with all of you, that you are enjoying the changing of seasons, and thriving.
Cheers,
Doc
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Thanks for this Michael -- as a longtime admirer of Camp Shakespeare, I have to say it truly is a remarkable experience to sit in the Barn and watch a Camp performance and feel a shimmery goosebumpy feeling as the play begins with a real muse of fire and not a beat missed, and think, "This is what it felt like when I first walked in here in '83!" The passion for the words, the commitment to an ensemble spirit and the gospel of selfless hard work -- somehow these kids pick it up in 12 days and unleash it in only two performances.
I was mentioning last week to my son Augie, a first-time Camper last summer, that a touring group (the American Shakespeare Center) was coming to UT, and Augie replied, "Aw, it's probably just another group that doesn't understand the 'Doc' way of doing Shakespeare." And you know, I went to see them, and he was right. They had energy, zip, crowd-pleasing "show" elements -- but no shimmer, no goosebumps, no tears.
Some of the students I'm working with in the Shakespeare at Winedale Outreach program (7 years old now) are thinking of applying to Camp this spring, and the parents (middle-class, struggling, like many of us) are already asking me about scholarship assistance. The former students of Shakespeare at Winedale have played a key role in helping children of less privileged parents have this experience through their annual donations, with no amount being too small. So I hope everyone can pitch in some dollars along with Michael to support this important and life-changing work!
It truly is a place where the original spirit of Shakespeare at Winedale still burns bright. Amazing.
cheers,
Clayton S.
On Mar 15, 2010, at 9:28 PM, Barker, Michael wrote:
Let me warn everyone in advance, Doc's got a memory like steel trap. He remembers all. Truly a great few hours with him and Joanne.
I also want to add that when Doc talks about his commitment to Camp Winedale he's got that sparkle in his eyes that he had at the birth of Shakespeare at Winedale. It is astounding what he is doing with this program. I don't think anything like it exists in the world. Just think, 30 years from there will be people out there reminiscing, "ah, to be 12 again, and playing Jacques." How cool is that? I'll be ponying up some bucks for this one. All the best, michael
----- Original Message ----- From: winedale-l-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org winedale-l-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org To: Winedale-l@lists.wikimedia.org Winedale-l@lists.wikimedia.org Sent: Mon Mar 15 18:49:17 2010 Subject: [Winedale-l] Reunion Update
Greetings to all again! Just have to tell you that JoAnn and I had a chance to visit over a long luncheon with Michael Barker ('74-'75) who is in Austin for the two-week SXSW Film Festival with a film "Get Low," featuring Robert Duvall and Bill Murray. Our conversation at lunch went something like "remember when we.....? " and remember when I fell off the roof of the barn and broke my leg (Michael) : deja vu all over again! It was great. We have reserved seating at the Paramount red carpet filming affair, thanks to Michael. We are excited!
Mike Godwin continues his angelic vigilance over the list. And awaits, as I do, contacts from folks from the land of the lost. So please keep searching.
On another front: Camp Shakespeare (for kids 10-16) is approaching its 8th year now. You can learn more about it at the shakespeare- winedale.org site under "programs." We have two 2-week in-residence sessions for kids 10-16, with 14 in each session. A mini version of Sh at W. With some brilliant results. Ask Bruce Meyer, Jeff Larsen, Clayton Stromberger, Lavonne Carlson, etc. Thus far, some 14 kids of former Sh at W students have participated in Camp Shakespeare. Plus three of my grandkids. Personal privilege here. This summer, Bruce Meyer's daughter, Rebekah, 5 years of Camp experience behind her, will serve her second term as assistant counselor in the Camp. So we are growing and going. And taking on As You Like It and Romeo and Juliet. We hope to represent Camp Shakespeare in one way or another during the reunion week, with some of the "old" kids (now 17) doing some things.
We do need funding for Camp Shakespeare, though, to take care of rising costs of accommodations in Round Top and to assist kids from financially-disadvantaged families. Going into this '10 session, we will need to raise $8,000 for those costs. You can help us with this effort by sending a gift of $25-$100, or any amount you wish, to Camp Shakespeare, P.O. Box 202, Round Top, Texas, 78954. Please make the check to: The University of Texas and mark or "for" Camp Shakespeare.
I hope that all is well with all of you, that you are enjoying the changing of seasons, and thriving.
Cheers,
Doc
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That was wonderfully well-written and beautifully expressed, Clayton. Truly a joy to read.
Thank you!
-Yvette
On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 9:49 PM, Clay Stromberger < cstromberger@mail.utexas.edu> wrote:
Thanks for this Michael -- as a longtime admirer of Camp Shakespeare, I have to say it truly is a remarkable experience to sit in the Barn and watch a Camp performance and feel a shimmery goosebumpy feeling as the play begins with a real muse of fire and not a beat missed, and think, "This is what it felt like when I first walked in here in '83!" The passion for the words, the commitment to an ensemble spirit and the gospel of selfless hard work -- somehow these kids pick it up in 12 days and unleash it in only two performances.
I was mentioning last week to my son Augie, a first-time Camper last summer, that a touring group (the American Shakespeare Center) was coming to UT, and Augie replied, "Aw, it's probably just another group that doesn't understand the 'Doc' way of doing Shakespeare." And you know, I went to see them, and he was right. They had energy, zip, crowd-pleasing "show" elements -- but no shimmer, no goosebumps, no tears.
Some of the students I'm working with in the Shakespeare at Winedale Outreach program (7 years old now) are thinking of applying to Camp this spring, and the parents (middle-class, struggling, like many of us) are already asking me about scholarship assistance. The former students of Shakespeare at Winedale have played a key role in helping children of less privileged parents have this experience through their annual donations, with no amount being too small. So I hope everyone can pitch in some dollars along with Michael to support this important and life-changing work!
It truly is a place where the original spirit of Shakespeare at Winedale still burns bright. Amazing.
cheers,
Clayton S.
On Mar 15, 2010, at 9:28 PM, Barker, Michael wrote:
Let me warn everyone in advance, Doc's got a memory like steel trap. He remembers all. Truly a great few hours with him and Joanne.
I also want to add that when Doc talks about his commitment to Camp
Winedale he's got that sparkle in his eyes that he had at the birth of Shakespeare at Winedale. It is astounding what he is doing with this program. I don't think anything like it exists in the world. Just think, 30 years from there will be people out there reminiscing, "ah, to be 12 again, and playing Jacques." How cool is that?
I'll be ponying up some bucks for this one. All the best, michael
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To: Winedale-l@lists.wikimedia.org Winedale-l@lists.wikimedia.org Sent: Mon Mar 15 18:49:17 2010 Subject: [Winedale-l] Reunion Update
Greetings to all again! Just have to tell you that JoAnn and I had a chance to visit over a long luncheon with Michael Barker ('74-'75) who is in Austin for the two-week SXSW Film Festival with a film "Get Low," featuring Robert Duvall and Bill Murray. Our conversation at lunch went something like "remember when we.....? " and remember when I fell off the roof of the barn and broke my leg (Michael) : deja vu all over again! It was great. We have reserved seating at the Paramount red carpet filming affair, thanks to Michael. We are excited!
Mike Godwin continues his angelic vigilance over the list. And awaits, as I do, contacts from folks from the land of the lost. So please keep searching.
On another front: Camp Shakespeare (for kids 10-16) is approaching its 8th year now. You can learn more about it at the shakespeare- winedale.org site under "programs." We have two 2-week in-residence sessions for kids 10-16, with 14 in each session. A mini version of Sh at W. With some brilliant results. Ask Bruce Meyer, Jeff Larsen, Clayton Stromberger, Lavonne Carlson, etc. Thus far, some 14 kids of former Sh at W students have participated in Camp Shakespeare. Plus three of my grandkids. Personal privilege here. This summer, Bruce Meyer's daughter, Rebekah, 5 years of Camp experience behind her, will serve her second term as assistant counselor in the Camp. So we are growing and going. And taking on As You Like It and Romeo and Juliet. We hope to represent Camp Shakespeare in one way or another during the reunion week, with some of the "old" kids (now 17) doing some things.
We do need funding for Camp Shakespeare, though, to take care of rising costs of accommodations in Round Top and to assist kids from financially-disadvantaged families. Going into this '10 session, we will need to raise $8,000 for those costs. You can help us with this effort by sending a gift of $25-$100, or any amount you wish, to Camp Shakespeare, P.O. Box 202, Round Top, Texas, 78954. Please make the check to: The University of Texas and mark or "for" Camp Shakespeare.
I hope that all is well with all of you, that you are enjoying the changing of seasons, and thriving.
Cheers,
Doc
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Clayton, Well said.. Keep stoking that fire... Ever since Thomas saw the 'kids' at Camp Shakespeare, I've had trouble getting him to come see the 'really big kids'. It is truly a marvel and filled with the special Doc ingredients.... Love to all! Joy ----- Original Message ----- From: Clay Strombergermailto:cstromberger@mail.utexas.edu To: Barker, Michaelmailto:Michael_Barker@spe.sony.com Cc: 'Winedale-l@lists.wikimedia.org'mailto:'Winedale-l@lists.wikimedia.org' Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 10:49 PM Subject: Re: [Winedale-l] Reunion Update
Thanks for this Michael -- as a longtime admirer of Camp Shakespeare, I have to say it truly is a remarkable experience to sit in the Barn and watch a Camp performance and feel a shimmery goosebumpy feeling as the play begins with a real muse of fire and not a beat missed, and think, "This is what it felt like when I first walked in here in '83!" The passion for the words, the commitment to an ensemble spirit and the gospel of selfless hard work -- somehow these kids pick it up in 12 days and unleash it in only two performances.
I was mentioning last week to my son Augie, a first-time Camper last summer, that a touring group (the American Shakespeare Center) was coming to UT, and Augie replied, "Aw, it's probably just another group that doesn't understand the 'Doc' way of doing Shakespeare." And you know, I went to see them, and he was right. They had energy, zip, crowd-pleasing "show" elements -- but no shimmer, no goosebumps, no tears.
Some of the students I'm working with in the Shakespeare at Winedale Outreach program (7 years old now) are thinking of applying to Camp this spring, and the parents (middle-class, struggling, like many of us) are already asking me about scholarship assistance. The former students of Shakespeare at Winedale have played a key role in helping children of less privileged parents have this experience through their annual donations, with no amount being too small. So I hope everyone can pitch in some dollars along with Michael to support this important and life-changing work!
It truly is a place where the original spirit of Shakespeare at Winedale still burns bright. Amazing.
cheers,
Clayton S.
On Mar 15, 2010, at 9:28 PM, Barker, Michael wrote:
Let me warn everyone in advance, Doc's got a memory like steel trap. He remembers all. Truly a great few hours with him and Joanne.
I also want to add that when Doc talks about his commitment to Camp Winedale he's got that sparkle in his eyes that he had at the birth of Shakespeare at Winedale. It is astounding what he is doing with this program. I don't think anything like it exists in the world. Just think, 30 years from there will be people out there reminiscing, "ah, to be 12 again, and playing Jacques." How cool is that? I'll be ponying up some bucks for this one. All the best, michael
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Greetings to all again! Just have to tell you that JoAnn and I had a chance to visit over a long luncheon with Michael Barker ('74-'75) who is in Austin for the two-week SXSW Film Festival with a film "Get Low," featuring Robert Duvall and Bill Murray. Our conversation at lunch went something like "remember when we.....? " and remember when I fell off the roof of the barn and broke my leg (Michael) : deja vu all over again! It was great. We have reserved seating at the Paramount red carpet filming affair, thanks to Michael. We are excited!
Mike Godwin continues his angelic vigilance over the list. And awaits, as I do, contacts from folks from the land of the lost. So please keep searching.
On another front: Camp Shakespeare (for kids 10-16) is approaching its 8th year now. You can learn more about it at the shakespeare- winedale.org site under "programs." We have two 2-week in-residence sessions for kids 10-16, with 14 in each session. A mini version of Sh at W. With some brilliant results. Ask Bruce Meyer, Jeff Larsen, Clayton Stromberger, Lavonne Carlson, etc. Thus far, some 14 kids of former Sh at W students have participated in Camp Shakespeare. Plus three of my grandkids. Personal privilege here. This summer, Bruce Meyer's daughter, Rebekah, 5 years of Camp experience behind her, will serve her second term as assistant counselor in the Camp. So we are growing and going. And taking on As You Like It and Romeo and Juliet. We hope to represent Camp Shakespeare in one way or another during the reunion week, with some of the "old" kids (now 17) doing some things.
We do need funding for Camp Shakespeare, though, to take care of rising costs of accommodations in Round Top and to assist kids from financially-disadvantaged families. Going into this '10 session, we will need to raise $8,000 for those costs. You can help us with this effort by sending a gift of $25-$100, or any amount you wish, to Camp Shakespeare, P.O. Box 202, Round Top, Texas, 78954. Please make the check to: The University of Texas and mark or "for" Camp Shakespeare.
I hope that all is well with all of you, that you are enjoying the changing of seasons, and thriving.
Cheers,
Doc
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