tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-990998844705494422024-03-13T12:26:56.177-07:00Matrix: Behind the ScenesMatrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-62941067515398204162017-07-19T08:55:00.000-07:002017-07-19T08:55:26.602-07:00First Week - The Writing ProcessDuring the first week of camp, the goal was to WRITE, WRITE, WRITE. The group had to have the entire play written by the end of the week. This year's group excelled at that challenge. You may wonder: how did they start? what were the difficulties? what kept them motivated and focused? was it still fun with all that work? Perhaps this blog post will answer some of those questions...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Putting the Marker to the Paper:</b></span> The first activity of the week began with one marker and one large sheet of paper posted to the back wall of the theatre. The goal was to create a huge brainstorming web centered around the word PERFORMANCE. Each camper took turns walking, leaping and sprinting to the paper to put down the first word that came to mind when thinking of PERFORMANCE. It lasted about a 1/2 hour and this was the end result:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Journal-ing:</span></b> As a writer, each camper learned quickly that it is important to jot down any and all ideas. Everyone received their own journal, in which pictures were drawn, lists were made and scripts were devised. One of the most important lists that was made was in response to the question: What is most important to you? Because it is easiest to write from what we know, stories began to develop from this list...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Recognizing Strengths and Embracing Individuality:</span></b> After the first couple of days, each camper's individual talents started to shine through. While some chose to write, others composed songs and drew pictures. The individual stories that developed took place in a variety of settings, such as a school, the woods, even a whole different universe. Now the question was: how do we put these unique stories into ONE play?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Always Room for Fun:</b> </span>As most people are familiar with, writing...is...tiring. A play with 6 different writers certainly cannot be written in one sitting. By the end of the week, a back-and-forth rhythm of theatre games and writing blocks was established. Usually, after writing for about 30 minutes, it was time to move. Everyone would get on their feet, act like animals, freeze like statues, improv mini-scenes, strategize, vocalize, and moblize, until a new idea was sparked that must be written down. Check out these action shots from game time:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What's next?</span></b> The performance is coming up this Friday, July 21st in the afternoon! Check back soon for more details. <br />
<br />Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-73802813461378703402017-07-17T08:25:00.002-07:002017-07-17T08:25:56.680-07:00Meet Safiya - The Sporty Actress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Camper:</b> Safiya </div>
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<b>Character in the show:</b> A clumsy,
friendly, smart, competitive, and ambitious 13-year-old student named Cecelia
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<br />Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-2153723373638706452017-07-17T08:25:00.001-07:002017-07-17T08:25:35.335-07:00Meet Greg - The Gamer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Character in the show:</b> A laid-back
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hobbies?</i> Sports and video games. My favorite sports are baseball and
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part about camp?</i> The games, when we go outside and the improv.</div>
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Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-76113703565899604892017-07-17T08:25:00.000-07:002017-07-17T08:25:14.018-07:00Meet Denisse - The Fantasy Writer <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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genre to read?</i> Science Fiction!</div>
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forward to next week at camp?</i> The play, the performance and the
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Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-81983850812303979092017-07-17T08:24:00.002-07:002017-07-17T08:24:50.836-07:00Meet Celia - The Singer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Camper:</b> Celia </div>
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<b>Character in the show:</b> At the
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<i>What is your favorite
hobby?</i> Singing and reading. My favorite books are “The Alchemy of Forever”
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Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-35932886752867326202017-07-17T08:24:00.001-07:002017-07-17T08:24:31.057-07:00Meet Rebecca - The Designer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Camper:</b> Rebecca </div>
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<b>Role in the production:</b> “The Visual Artist”.
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Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-28339617302832312672017-07-17T08:24:00.000-07:002017-07-17T08:24:12.053-07:00Meet Abby - The Drama Queen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I stand by this quote because there have been so many things I have envisioned myself doing, and I ask myself, “Why am I not where I want to be? What is taking me so long?” Then I take a step back to re-evaluate myself and realize that “Everything happens for a reason.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Born and raised in Detroit, MI, at the tender age of seven, I fell in love with the arts. I cheered, danced and played instruments. I took everything I did seriously; blood, sweat, and tears have definitely built me up to become the strong-minded young woman I am today. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0.5in;">My name is Basia Mack and I am a student at Eastern Michigan University. I am studying Arts and Entertainment Management with a double minor in Entrepreneurship and Entertainment Design and Technology. Working in the Arts is my calling. I feel I have an obligation to make this world understand the importance of how many people can benefit from the arts. Art is a health booster. Art is a stress reliever. Art is fun and art is just simply amazing! I have dipped my hands in the various fields of the arts, but now it’s time to put my love for the arts to the test!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0.5in;">For my final semester at EMU, I had been charged with the task of finding an off-campus internship. I really wanted to see, smell, and taste the atmosphere outside of Eastern Michigan University and get a hands-on experience in my related field. In February of 2016, I called Matrix Theatre Company, but at that time they were not offering any internships (along with everyone else). My Summer, 2016 goal of obtaining an internship was tarnished! Again, “Everything happens for a reason.” The Fall, 2016 Semester began and I sat down with my Department Advisor, Susan Badger Booth, to brainstorm ideas for the type of internships she and I both felt would benefit me. She said, “Hey, what about Matrix?”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Walking into my interview, it already felt like home! It was as if I had been here before. My final confirmation of knowing I belonged here came when I began to converse amongst a staff of intelligent women; you can tell that the love of arts oozes out of them. Taking a class in this field of study versus really working in it is really different! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The good thing about Matrix is that it’s small enough for everyone to have some sort of knowledge of each department, and they all can work as a cohesive group. Teamwork is very important when running any type of business. What struck me the most about Matrix, though, was their Mission Statement. It communicates the values of how I feel about the arts, and how they strive to teach children about theatre while also teaching a lesson about different social justice issues that happen within our everyday lives. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Now that it is my time, I’m excited to see how my continued journey here at Matrix unfolds while operating in each department; marketing, theatre operations, theatre education, and overall administrative duties. Wish me luck!</span></span>Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-56531230042331665702016-02-08T11:35:00.000-08:002016-02-08T12:27:13.007-08:00Getting back on the blog horse...Hi, everyone!<br />
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Megan Buckley-Ball here to apologize for the radio silence of the past <<gulp>> 2 1/2 years. It's been a really busy time here at Matrix Theatre Company, but I'm here to tell you that we are getting this backstage blog back on track! We're going to change things up a bit, though - instead of this blog serving just the production branch of the organization, you'll be hearing from our education department here, too, as well as a couple of guest bloggers from different projects we have running. <br />
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We would love to hear from our readers, supporters, and participants - what would you like to read about? Matrix runs so many fantastic programs for all ages, and we can't wait to tell you all about them. If you're feeling impatient, though, you can always find out how to get involved by visiting our website at <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/">www.matrixtheatre.org</a>!<br />
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This very moment is a particularly busy time for the organization. We're getting ready to mount our WORLD PREMIERE of <i><b>agua de luna (psalms for the rouge)</b></i> by Caridad Svich. Sherrine Azab (from local theatre company A Host of People) is directing and, after seeing the cast's very first run of the entire show last week, I can confidently say that she's doing a great job! <br />
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This production is a little bit different from the shows we've offered recently. First off, nobody has ever seen it before. With funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Michigan Humanities Council, we commissioned bilingual playwright Caridad Svich to write a brand new play that was inspired by the spirit of Southwest Detroit. She visited Detroit back in April of last year and met with many people from the community in a range of settings. Shaun Nethercott (a Matrix co-founder and CEO at the time) toured Caridad around our neighborhood and introduced her to many of the wonderful and influential people that call Southwest home. She visited Western International High School, attended mass at Holy Redeemer, spent an afternoon at Clark Park, and, well, you get the idea. She also met with the Matrix Teen Company and the Writer's Circle. From there, she began to develop a script for us. <br />
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Caridad came back in October to workshop the new script. We called in some actors to read for each of the eight(!!) roles, then hunkered down in the theatre to do a couple of read-throughs, some Q&A sessions, and some character development. Here's Caridad at one of those sessions with director Sherrine Azab, costume designer Dorothy Melander-Dayton, sound designer Billy Mark (who was doubling as a reader on this particular day), and workshop actors Eleni Zaharopoulos, Samer Ajluni, Katie Galazka, Torri Lynn Ashford, Bethany Hedden, Amy Choudhury Martin, and Chris Jakob. Can anybody tell what show we had running when we gathered for the workshop? ;) Once our week of workshopping was complete, Caridad took the script back home with her to start working on little changes and cuts here and there to give us a tight, 90-minute, intermission-free play,<br />
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Fast forward from October to January 5th - we've hired designers, held the necessary auditions, chosen the cast, and prepared the space. On January 5th, everyone came together for the very first read-through of the updated script. (I won't say final script here because it still had almost two months of rehearsals to go through. It's not final until the show is open!) It was a great first read, and everyone left excited for the show.<br />
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Sherrine and the cast have been hard at work ever since, and the play is taking shape really nicely. It'll be the first show we've done in the round (with seating on all four sides) in all of my 7 years here. While that kind of staging certainly has a very specific set of challenges, it can also offer a really beautiful result. Remember when I said that this production is a little bit different than our past shows? Well, the differences don't stop there. Caridad has worked in a certain element of magic and mystique that takes us away from the realism that you've seen in our recent productions. There will also be live music and singing to help tell the story, and a fantastic dog puppet built by costume designer Dorothy Melander-Dayton. Take a look at our promo shot - beautiful, right?<br />
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From left to right (back row first), we have Bethany Hedden, Justino Solis, Candace P. Hale, Chris Jakob, Torri Lynn Ashford, Myrna Segura, Samer Ajluni, and Amy Choudhury Martin. I absolutely LOVE how this shot turned out! Unfortunately, Candace had to step down from her role shortly after we took this picture, so you won't see her in the show. We certainly wish her all the best, though! Luckily, we were able to find a woman by the name of Aja Dier to play that role and get caught up with the blocking fairly quickly. Such is life in the theatre, I suppose. Sometimes it doesn't play out as smoothly as you'd like. (But it certainly keeps it from getting boring!) <br />
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So, here we are, 18 days out from opening. I'm planning the menu for the opening night reception already. We have plans for Sherrine and Caridad to do a talkback session with the audience after the second performance. Detroit Performs will be interviewing them as well as a couple of the actors, then taking some b-roll of the performance to do a feature on us (how exciting!). Model D Media is running a feature article on our 25th Anniversary and the creation of the play. It's a great time for Matrix Theatre Company, and we're so lucky to have all of you along for the ride!<br />
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We anticipate high ticket sales for this production. so we strongly suggest that you <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/#!purchase-tickets/c124">purchase</a> or <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/#!reserve-tickets/c1w3d">reserve</a> your tickets very soon! You can do so by clicking either of those links or by calling the box office at 313-967-0599. We can't wait to see you at the theatre!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: forum, serif;">With support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Michigan Humanities Council, Matrix Theatre Company has partnered with internationally renowned playwright, Caridad Svich, and commissioned her to create a new full-length theatre piece inspired by the spirit of southwest Detroit. Svich's work explores themes of biculturalism and construction of identity. </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: forum, serif; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">agua de luna (psalms for the rouge) is </span><span style="font-family: forum, serif;">a part of Matrix Theatre Company's D*Versity initiative. D*Versity is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities of Michigan Humanities Council. </span></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #990000;">(School. Morning. JANITOR enters, mopping floor as he sings.)</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">JANITOR: <i>Trouble in mind.</i></span><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000;"> I'm blue.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000;"> But I won't be blue always.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000;"> Cuz the sun's gonna shine</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000;"> In my back door someday.</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i>(To audience.) </i>Hear that? Silence. Beautiful silence, pure silence. The kind of silence that only comes from spending years in the back woods. We ain't in the back woods (though I'm thinking 'bout retirin' there). It's 8:04 A.M. - five minutes before the start of the day. And, we on the second floor of Malcom X High School in the Bronx, USA. Right over there is my janitor's closet, just right of the girls' bathroom where the smell of makeup, hair pomade and gossip fills the air in the morning light. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">Now, you might say to me, "Jackson Baron Copeford the Third. Boy, what you doin' up dere on dat stage? You ain't no actor." That I know and neither are these kids you about to meet. <i>(He clears his throat.) </i>What you about to see is a story about a play within a play within a play. And a teacher (or as she likes to call herself - a teaching artist - just so as people know she do somethin' else on her free time). The kids call her Ms. Sun and in two minutes from now she gonna walk up them stairs towards the janitor's room and stop right at Ms. Tam's class. She gonna be something they done never seen before. Now I know what you're thinking: "Oh, Baron. I know about the public schools. I watch Eyewitness News." What I got to say to that? HUSH! You don't know unless you been in the schools on a day-to-day basis. HUSH! You don't know unless you been a teacher, administrator, student, or custodial staff. HUSH! Cuz you could learn a little sometin'. Here's lesson number one: Taking the 6 train, in eighteen minutes, you can go from Fifty-ninth Street, one of the richest congressional districts in the nation, all the way up to Brook Ave. in the Bronx, where Malcom X High is, the poorest congressional district in the nation. In only eighteen minutes. HUSH!</span><br />
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That is an excerpt from the opening monologue of <b><span style="color: #660000;"><i>No Child...</i> by Nilaja Sun</span></b> - our first production of the 2013-2014 Mainstage Season. Sunkari (pictured above) is one of TWO actors in the show. He plays the janitor. Morgan Breon is the other cast member. She plays the other<b><span style="color: #660000;"> FIFTEEN</span></b> characters. We got a little taste of the brilliance of both of them at the preview party about a week ago, and I gotta tell you - even if I had no interest whatsoever in live theatre, the state of our public school system, or arts-infused education, I would STILL consider this an amazing performance. The ease with which Morgan flows from character to character to character - all of varying ages and ethnicities - is completely unbelievable and absolutely worth the price of admission. <br />
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I'm pretty excited about the design elements of this production, too - especially the set! Here's the rendering that <span style="color: #660000;">Scenic Designer Adam Crinson</span> provided us with at the last production meeting:<br />
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<br />Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-29502501565933276932013-08-21T10:04:00.001-07:002013-08-21T10:04:00.924-07:00Time is FLYING!Hey, everybody!<br />
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Can you believe we're more than halfway through <span style="color: #351c75;">AUGUST</span>?!?! How is that even possible?! The school year is getting started, which means the Matrix Mainstage Season is gearing up for production, too! We've been working hard around the office, and <span style="color: #a64d79;">CAN'T WAIT</span><span style="color: red;"> </span>for you to see what we have in store for you this year!<br />
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If you want a sneak peek, come check out our Matrix Mainstage Season Preview Party this Sunday, August 25th from 2-4pm - it's a garden party in the Matrix Greenspace, right next door to the theater! We'll have some light appetizers and desserts and we found some recipes for refreshing beverages that sound DELICIOUS! As for the preview part of the party, we'll be showcasing short scenes from each of the three mainstage season productions: <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>No Child...</b></span></i>, <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Visiting Mr. Green</b></span></i>, and <i><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Collected Stories</b></span></i>. We'll also have ticket blitz opportunities, where you can purchase single tickets or season subscriptions at fantastic discounted rates. And the best part? <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Admission to the Preview Party is FREE!</b></span> (We simply ask that you call our box office at 313-967-0599 or email mmcmahon@matrixtheatre.org to let us know you're coming so that we know how many people to plan for. Easy, right? Right!) If you can't make it to the preview party but would like to purchase single tickets ahead of time (we think it might be a good idea), <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/#!purchase-tickets/c124">click here</a> for a calendar of performances. Or, if you want to take advantage of our first-time-ever-offered season ticket plan, call us at the box office number above!<br />
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As far as everything else goes, the marketing team has been working on ad sales and sponsorships quite a bit over the last few weeks, and we are pleased to announce that we already have two "Ensemble Member" sponsorships for the production season! Thanks so much to <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The Brennan Group</span></b> and <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Green Dot Stables</b></span> for supporting and believing in us - we won't let you down! If you or someone you know might be interested in purchasing an ad (at an extremely affordable rate) or sponsoring our production season (again, very affordable), let us know! Contact Molly McMahon at 313-967-0999, ext. 7 for info. She'll send you a super-fun packet of materials and information for your perusal. (Megan had a lot of fun learning some graphic design programs this summer and is very pleased with how all of the materials turned out, so the more, the merrier!)<br />
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The brochures are in and will be mailed out by the end of this week, so check your mailbox for it next week - and, if you're not on our mailing list but would like to receive snail mail announcements or email updates from us, <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/#!join-our-mailing-list/ct88">click here</a> and join in on the fun! But for now, we're off to seal some envelopes. Wooo, glue sticks!<br />
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Have a great day, everybody - we hope to see you on Sunday!<br />
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<br />Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-55260937904019356902013-06-27T09:13:00.001-07:002013-06-27T09:13:14.215-07:00Summertime!<div class="MsoNormal">
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organizing the wonderful upcoming season. Prepping the season includes planning out and putting
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This past weekend, Matrix Theatre Company came together with
the UAW and the NAACP in the city to commemorate the 50th anniversary of MLK’s
“I Have a Dream” speech that he practiced right here in Detroit. The march down
Woodward Avenue, from Forest down to Hart Plaza, featured the Matrix Theatre
Company’s giant puppet versions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., A. Phillip
Randolph, and Dr. Ralph Bunche. The march was a huge success due to the great efforts of Maryann Angelini and Mary Naoum, and we want to
thank everyone who came out and supported this momentous anniversary. Here’s a
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's Matrix Theatre's giant hero puppet Ralph Bunche with Matrix Board Presiden Sue Sattler, IHM (right), long-time Matrix supporter Mary Beth Seymour (left), and our fabulous puppet walkers!</td></tr>
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One of the things we do during the summer months is our
Summer Creativity Camps! Kids (ages 8-18) can join the Matrix School of Theatre for
a couple of weeks over the summer as we begin our second year of the Detroit Dreaming
Initiative and focus on “Building the City” through performance, playwriting,
and puppetry. In these fun and engaging summer intensives, youth and teens will
work with professional artists and use the great art of theatre to explore the
community and their place in shaping its’ future. <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/#!summer-creativity-camps/cnwv">Check out our website</a> for
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Adding to all the excitement around here, we have a new intern! Jennifer
came to us from Troy, MI and will be helping Megan throughout the summer with
media, marketing, and whatever else she can get her hands on. She’s very
excited to be working with the amazing staff at Matrix and looks forward to a
fun and educational summer! Thanks for being here, Jenn!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Looking for some fun trivia? Today in history, acclaimed poet, short story writer,
novelist, dramatist, and lyricist Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in 1872 in Dayton, Ohio. Go ahead, go quiz somebody.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-5297958046388726722013-06-21T12:24:00.002-07:002013-06-21T12:24:59.399-07:00BIG events, BIG changesHappy Friday, everybody!<br />
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When last we met, we were gearing up for the Cabaret, featuring Kate Brennan, Harvey Reed, and Paul Keller, and WOW was it a great night!<br />
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The whole staff came together and helped make the night a wonderful success, and we heard nothing but compliments from the attendees! (And, rumor has it, the food was even. better. than last year!)<br />
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Now that we're over that major hump, though, we have two HUGE - or should I say "giant" - things going on this weekend! First, have you heard about the march down Woodward Avenue commemorating MLK's 1963 march and rally? He practiced his famous "I Have a Dream" speech right here in Detroit - 50 years ago (!!!), and tomorrow morning, the NAACP, the UAW, and the city of Detroit will come together to remember Dr. King and his message as they march down Woodward Avenue from Forest down to Hart Plaza. And who better to lead that march than Matrix Theatre Company's giant puppet versions of Martin Luther King, Jr., A. Phillip Randolph, and Dr. Ralph Bunche?! That's right, look for our giant heroes tomorrow, marching side-by-side with thousands of people in support of our freedoms! It's a free event, so come check it out!<br />
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The other truly giant piece of importance happening tomorrow is that our Executive Director and Co-Founder, Shaun Nethercott, is leaving her post as ED and traveling cross-country with her husband (Co-Founder Wes Nethercott)! The pair will be on the road early tomorrow afternoon and will make their way to Portland, Oregon to begin their travels (on BICYCLES!!!) all the way to Portland, Maine. (I know, right?!) When they get back - in early January - Shaun will return to Matrix at the CEO, which means there's a bit of a ripple effect here in the office: I (Megan Buckley-Ball) am being promoted to Artistic Director, Andrea Scobie, though keeping the same title of Director of Education, will take on some added responsibilities within her School of Theatre domain, and Jake Hooker, the newest addition to the staff, will make the move from Operations Manager to Director of Operations. Though we've played around with a couple of nicknames for this shared leadership plan, nothing has really stuck... yet. (Though "the triad" was dangerously close.)<br />
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Sooooo.... like the subject of today's blog states, there's a whole lot of BIG stuff going on right now at Matrix. Onward we go!<br />
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Happy 1st day of summer!Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-8646769330857557042013-06-10T13:32:00.000-07:002013-06-10T13:32:52.617-07:00Sometimes it rains....What a beautifully rainy day! I hope none of you got caught in this downpour, but I know that all of plants that were put in or cut back last week during the Neighborhood Beautification Day effort appreciate the nice long drink!<br />
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Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-69587102858685919192013-05-09T13:11:00.004-07:002013-05-09T13:11:53.791-07:00The work is never done!Whew! Now that the 2013-2014 season has been selected, we can sit back and relax, right?<br />
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There's so much to do! We took a tiny bit of time today to strengthen our social media presence and visibility, which are just big words that mean we made an <a href="http://instagram.com/matrixtheatrecompany">Instagram</a> page AND a <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/110151890234752118686/about">Google+</a> page! Fun! We'll be using these sites along with our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MatrixTheatreCompany">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MatrixTheatre">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/matrixtheatrecompany">YouTube</a>, and <a href="http://pinterest.com/matrixtheatre/">Pinterest</a> pages to let people know what we're up to. And don't you worry - even though we're getting close to being dark at the theatre (lingo for not having any shows going on), we'll still be updating all of these sites quite a bit over the next few months. So hop on at the ground floor, everybody, and start following us TODAY! =)<br />
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And, in case you need to feel a little bit better about yourself, head on over to our Instagram page and check out what it took to pick our three selections for next season. Yowza! That was a WHOLE LOT of reading, folks!<br />
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Now that the season is set, we're focusing on getting directors, stage managers, designers, and actors in place for the productions. While this, in and of itself, is no small feat, the Detroit area mass general auditions are coming up unbelievably fast, which puts a tough deadline on us for finding those directors! We're not too worried, though - if you saw our facebook post today, you saw that we only need to fill one more director slot. (PS, anybody that might be interested, email your directing resume to mbuckley@matrixtheatre.org)<br />
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<br />Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-49786186525865287692013-05-08T08:31:00.002-07:002013-05-08T08:47:14.434-07:00Here's a sneak peak!!!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sorry we've been so quiet for so long, but we've been REALLY busy around here! We've been getting ready for next season, and boy do we have some GREAT selections. The official press release will be sent out this week, but here's a sneak peak! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="color: #bf9000;">No Child...</span> </i>by Nilaja Sun</span><br />
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20 – October 13<br />
<i>No Child…</i> examines the day-to-day life within an inner
city high school and the effect that a teaching artist has on a sophomore class
during a six week residency in their classroom.
The goal is to teach them drama and ultimately produce a performance of <i>Our Country’s Good</i>. Combining humor and heartbreak, this play
takes a realistic – yet optimistic – look at the plight of urban education and
the future of not only its students, but also our country as a whole. This play is not to be missed by anyone who
is concerned with the state of our education system… and how we might fix
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="color: #bf9000;">Visiting Mr. Green</span></i> by Jeff Baron </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">November
1 – November 24<br />
Mr. Green is an elderly retiree, orthodox Jew, and a
recent widower. Following the death of
his wife, he retreats from his life and allows himself and his apartment to go
to ruin. When he wanders out into
traffic one day, he is nearly hit by a car driven by Ross Gardiner, a young,
gay man climbing his way up the corporate ladder. Found guilty of reckless driving, Ross is
ordered to six months of community service, all of which is to be served by
visiting the cantankerous Mr. Green once a week to help him around his
home. What ensues is an often funny and
very touching story about not growing up according to parents’ plans, the value
of following traditions versus rethinking old rules, and what happens when you
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<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Detroit Dreaming Film Festival</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Big budget films have been shot in Detroit for decades - and for good reason! Detroit has a plethora of visually unique landscapes and backdrops for every scene you can imagine. As Detroiters, we know that for ever one landscape we see in the final cut, there are a thousand unique stories that aren't getting told. That's why the Matrix Theatre Company piloted the Detroit Dreaming Film Festival (DDFF) this past winter: to give local and Detroit filmmakers the opportunity to be the voice for our city's stories. Coming on the heels of last year's successful inaugural festival, Matrix Theatre Company will once again host the DDFF, which showcases locally-made films about the city and people of Detroit, giving local filmmakers a chance to attract new audiences, gain community feedback, and win awards. This festival enables Detroit to be properly represented by way of sharing the myriad of experiences and perspectives our city has to offer as we look towards the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Collected Stories</i> explores the
relationship between Ruth, a renowned writer and college professor, and her
student-turned-protégé and assistant, Lisa.
Over the course of six years, Ruth mentors Lisa away from her
insecurities and into becoming a successful writer. After Lisa makes the shift from student to
colleague, she publishes a novel that threatens to destroy their fragile
relationship. Both women are forced to
intimately confront ideas of love, success, and failure as they debate
questions regarding creative freedom: Do we have a right to our own life
stories once we share them? Are one’s
personal experiences suitable for use by another in their own creative
process? Is it ever okay to plagiarize
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And there you have it! We have a few more exciting announcements to make, too - those will be coming over the next couple of weeks. But in the meantime, have you heard about the Cabaret performance we have here on June 14th? Matrix Theatre is proudly presenting Kate Brennan in "The Melody Lingers On," a jazz cabaret celebrating some of the great melodies of our time... according to Kate! This one-night-only performance will take place on Friday, June 14th at 7:30pm at Matrix Theatre, and features Harvey Reed as Musical Director and Paul Keller on bass. Tickets are availably by calling our box office at 313-967-0599 or visiting <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/">www.matrixtheatre.org</a>!</span>Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-75176101128892035312013-03-08T10:28:00.000-08:002013-03-08T10:28:04.764-08:00Get your tickets while you can!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That's right! <i><b>Phoenix</b></i> opened this past Friday to <b>RAVE REVIEWS</b>! The Free Press gave us three out of four stars (you can <a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20130307/ENT05/303070030/Sliver-of-life-play-fills-Matrix-with-witty-take-on-love">read the full review here</a>), and Carolyn Hayes from Encore Michigan gave us an <a href="http://www.encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=7107">awesome review</a>, too! <br />
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Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors (65+), BUT if you are purchasing an adult ticket and you use your smart phone to check in on Foursquare, Yelp!, Facebook, or Twitter and then show the box office attendant, you'll get 10% off your ticket price! How easy is that?!<br />
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<br />Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-8630881829708568682013-02-22T10:58:00.002-08:002013-02-22T10:58:46.019-08:00Nothing to fear but fear itself...<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm betting FDR wasn't talking about relationships when he said that famous line in his inauguration speech, but it certainly sets the mood for the theme of our upcoming show! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you ever met someone that you really liked? Someone in whom you saw some serious romantic potential? Did you go for it, or did you stop yourself? Were you afraid of being hurt? Were you so afraid of what *might* happen, that you didn't let anything happen at all? These are some of the topics we touch on in the <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">very sweet, incredibly disarming</span> production of <i><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Phoenix</span></i> that opens <span style="color: #f6b26b;">one week</span> from today</b>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starring Samer Ajluni (Dr. Miranda, <i>Death and the Maiden</i>) as Bruce, and Tricia Turek (New to the Matrix stage!) as Sue, this production might just make you think twice about stopping yourself before you even get started. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few days ago, we posted a letter addressed to "Dear Abby," written by Bruce. We put it up here and on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MatrixTheatreCompany"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Facebook page</span></a>, and got some really great responses! Today, it's Sue's turn. Take a look at what she has to say, and then add a comment with your advice for her! And when you're done with that, head on over to our <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/"><span style="color: #93c47d;">website</span></a> to <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/#!reserve-tickets/c1w3d"><span style="color: #93c47d;">reserve tickets</span></a> - or better yet - <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/#!purchase-tickets/c124"><span style="color: #93c47d;">purchase tickets</span></a> to see this light, funny show! (Also, it'll run right around 90 minutes in length, so it's the PERFECT opportunity to grab dinner or a couple drinks after the performance! Looking for some suggestions on where to go? We'll be happy to help you out with that when you reserve your tickets! 313-967-0599)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I met a guy in a bar four weeks ago, and we really hit it off - so much so that we ended up spending the night together. I enjoyed his company very much but have not been in touch with him since. I travel a LOT for work, which it makes it extremely difficult to be in any type of relationship. I just didn't want to get his hopes up. However... I just discovered that I am pregnant. It is definitely his. He thinks he is unable to have children. Do you think he deserves to know that he can? Do I owe that to him?</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #f4cccc; font-size: x-large;">WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!</span></b></div>
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Tomorrow is Valentine's day, and, in sticking with the theme of our upcoming show, <i>Phoenix</i>, </div>
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You can submit your story by commenting on this blog post, or by going to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MatrixTheatreCompany">facebook page</a> and commenting there. We will be using the anonymous stories to create an art installation of sorts in the lobby for opening night (which we think will look pretty cool), but it will only work if you help us out by submitting your story! And think of how much fun it will be to read all the great stories while you're waiting for the show to begin!</div>
Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-36250418229403880482013-02-07T12:58:00.000-08:002013-02-08T10:09:52.144-08:00Oh, the places we'll go!How does Phoenix, Arizona sound?<br />
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Well, okay, maybe we won't *actually* go to Phoenix, but with a little imagination, we'll take our audiences there! In our upcoming play, Scott Organ's <i style="font-weight: bold;">Phoenix</i> - coming soon to Matrix Theatre's stage - we'll follow the story of Sue and Bruce; two people living in New York City. They go out on a... well, maybe it isn't a date... we'll call it drinks. They go out for drinks. One thing leads to another and, well, <i>you know</i>... And four weeks later, which is where the play begins, Sue has some pretty important stuff to say to Bruce. <br />
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Phoenix rehearsals started last night at Matrix Theatre Company, and we're REALLY excited about this one! Here's a couple of shots from the first read-through:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left to right: Tricia Turek playing Sue, Samer Ajluni playing Bruce,<br />
David Woitulewicz (stage manager), and Stephanie Nichols (director).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Samer Ajluni, reading the part of Bruce<br />
in the first read-through of <i>Phoenix</i>.</td></tr>
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Does Samer look familiar? He should, if you had the chance to see this past fall's <i>Death and the Maiden</i> on the Matrix stage! But don't worry - we'll treat him a little better this time... and he'll get to wear more clothes. ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karen Kron, Samer Ajluni, and Patrick Loos in<br />
<i>Death and the Maiden</i>, Fall of 2012</td></tr>
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We can't wait for all of you to meet Tricia - she's very sweet and a great actress! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tricia Turek, reading the part of Sue<br />
in the first read-through of <i>Phoenix</i>.</td></tr>
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And to think back even further, Stephanie Nichols might look VERY familiar to some of you, as well - especially those of you that saw Samuel Beckett's <i>Happy Days</i>, directed by our very own Dr. Shaun Nethercott. Stephanie played the part of Winnie in that show. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stephanie Nichols as Winnie in Matrix Theatre's<br />
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She looks a lot happier when she's not buried up to the waist in a mound of dirt, wouldn't you say? ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stephanie Nichols, director, and David Woitulewicz, stage<br />
manager, at the first read-through for Matrix Theatre<br />
Company's production of Scott Organ's <i>Phoenix</i>.</td></tr>
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Check back here often for updates on how the show is coming along, as well as some upcoming contests where you could win SUPER COOL prizes! Oh, and you wanted the info on when the show is happening? </div>
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Look for this postcard in your mailbox over the next week or so! And check out info about the show <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/#!main-stage/cihc">here</a>!</div>
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Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-31804598478928898222012-12-14T13:18:00.003-08:002012-12-14T13:18:44.015-08:00With only three performances of Puppet Scrooge left in this production season, it's a bittersweet moment as we watch it go. It is always an amazing experience to bring such joy and spirit to so many people, and I'm so proud of our production team and puppeteers for the great work they've done to bring this story to life. <br />
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Looking on to the future, our staff is very excited to bring the inaugural Detroit Dreaming Film Festival to the space! We've received submissions from many film makers and can't wait to share them with all of you! The Film Festival will take place January 25-27, and we'll be releasing a screening schedule shortly. Check out our <a href="http://www.detdreamingfilmfest.org/">Detroit Dreaming Film Festival website</a>, the <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/">Matrix Theatre website</a>, and our Facebook page and Twitter Feed for up to date information! <br />
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<br />Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-51581306078716719992012-11-27T08:02:00.004-08:002012-11-27T08:02:49.546-08:00Puppet Scrooge is almost here!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Marley makes his haunting appearance!<br />(But don't worry - he's not too scary!)</span></td></tr>
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The annual Matrix Theatre Company holiday tradition of <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Puppet Scrooge</b></span> is back again! This delightful, family-friendly puppet production is gearing up for its fifth year of performances, and we can tell you it's the best one yet! <br />
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Each year, the creators or <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Puppet Scrooge</span></b> focus on making the show better than the year before. This way, <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">if you've seen the show in years past, it's still a new and fun experience for you!</span></b><br />
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This year's director, <b><span style="color: #741b47;">Carrie Morris</span></b>, has focused a lot on bringing in an element of audience participation for the kids! Benches will provide added up-close seating for children, which is where a lot of the audience participation will take place. Not to worry, though, parents - you won't be too far away. The 50-seat theater creates a very intimate experience for the audience, and you'll be able to see your child from any seat in the house!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Director Carrie Morris takes a moment of<br />rehearsal to make sure all of the puppetry<br />details are absolutely perfect!</span></td></tr>
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We are happy to announce that the <b><span style="color: #990000;">Make & Take</span></b> Workshops are making a grand return with the production this year! Starting one hour before each performance, children will be able to make their way upstairs to the studio and create their own hand puppet - that will then get to participate in the show! <b><span style="color: #990000;">Make & Takes</span></b> are included in the price of a child's ticket, but <b><span style="color: #990000;">ANYONE can make their own puppet for just</span></b> <b><span style="color: #990000;">$5</span></b>!<br />
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Looking for more information? Check out the production page on <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/#!main-stage/cihc"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">our website</span></b></a>, or take a look at the <a href="http://www.encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=6814"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">preview</span></b></a> published on EncoreMichigan.com! When you're ready, you can send us a message to <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/#!reserve-tickets/c1w3d"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">reserve tickets</span></b></a>, or you can simply call the box office at 313-967-0599 to reserve or purchase your seats! <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Puppet Scrooge</b></span> runs from November 30 - December 16, 2012. Performances are Fridays at 7pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm. All performances will take place at:<br />
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Hey, everybody! It's that time of year again! <i><b><span style="color: #274e13;">Puppet Scrooge</span></b></i> is on its way to Matrix Theatre's stage! We're SO excited about this production and we hope you are, too!<br />
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This year, the puppet Make & Takes are included in the price of a child's ticket, so no worries about additional fees. AND, the director of the show promises that there will be some special audience participation for the little ones, too! <br />
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Seating for this production is a little limited, so make sure you get your tickets early so that you don't miss it! It's guaranteed to be a good time for everyone, and we can't wait to get into the holiday spirit with you!<br />
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Tickets for adults are $12, tickets for students (13+) and seniors (65+) are $10, and tickets for children (12 and under) that include the Make & Take are $10. Get an adult ticket for free if you purchase 10 or more children's tickets. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 313-967-0599 or visit <a href="http://www.matrixtheatre.org/#!main-stage/cihc">our website</a>. <br />
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All performances of <i><b><span style="color: #274e13;">Puppet Scrooge</span></b></i> will take place at Matrix Theatre Company. We are located at 2730 Bagley Street, Detroit, MI 48216 in the heart of Southwest Detroit. Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99099884470549442.post-87692874376386892672012-09-19T07:30:00.002-07:002012-09-19T07:30:41.493-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey, everybody! Megan Buckley, Director of Production, here! Only two very short days until <i><b><span style="color: #990000;">Death and the Maiden</span></b></i> opens here at Matrix! Have you reserved your tickets yet? We're selling pretty quickly for opening night and are so excited about the great amount of interest we're getting! <br />
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I had the opportunity to see a run-through of the show last night and I was absolutely <b>BLOWN AWAY</b>. This show has everything from threats and thoughts of torture and murder to achingly tender moments between a husband and wife. <br />
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The three actors in the show, Karen Kron, Patrick Loos, and Samer Ajluni, do an amazing job with each of their performances. I can't begin to imagine the challenges found when placing yourself into the world of this play, but they pull it off without fail. <br />
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If you're a Matrix regular or if you've never been to our little theater before, <b><span style="color: #990000;">this is one to see</span></b>. <br />
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You can purchase or reserve tickets by calling 313-967-0599. Adults are $20, students and seniors are $15. It's worth it - I promise. <br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">*Please note that this play contains adult subject matter and language, and is not intended for children.* </span>Matrix Theatrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077262375671919581noreply@blogger.com0