ALATetc Memorial Service for Torgeir Wethal

Torgeir Wethal (1947 - 2010)

Dear Friends,

The funeral for Torgeir Wethal was recently held in Denmark.  Eugenio reported that "We bade farewell to him, surrounded by 200 friends who had come from all over Europe, and they sang, quoted poems, played music and delivered speeches."

We who were too far away to be a part of that sendoff will come together for a memorial service to mark the passing of and to pay respect to the life of our dear friend and colleague.  It will be held:
Monday, August 2nd
7pm-9pm
at La MaMa Experimental Theatre
74A East 4th St.http://odinteatret.dk.web110.curanetserver.dk/
New York, NY 10003

In the interest of time and space please RSVP to me at this email address vernicem@hotmail.com and let me know if you would like to participate with song, poem, speech etc.

Jean-Rene Toussaint Voice Workshop - APRIL/MAY 2010

If you haven't already done so here is a last minute reminder about the Jean-Rene Toussaint voice workshop. 

I've included lots of information below but in a nut shell Jean-Rene's work is not centered on making pretty voices nor is it a workshop just for singers.  It is instead a deeply personal work on accessing more of yourself, in a very short amount of time, through vocal work.   I recommended this for teachers and performers alike.

Also, even if you don't have the time or the money to participate in the workshop this time around, do come to the lecture demo on Thursday to meet Jean-Rene and learn first hand about his work.

Lecture-Demo:  "The Moveable Voice, The Moveable Self"
Thursday April 29th, 7pm-9pmTix now $10 at the door (free for workshop participants)
SITI Company, 520 8th Avenue, Suite 310, between 36th and 37th

Workshop:  THE PRIMITIVE VOICE
Friday April 30th - Saturday May 1st, 10am-5pm
SITI Company, 520 8th Avenue, Suite 310, between 36th and 37th

Workshop:  VOICE AS A TOOL FOR ACTING
Sunday May 2nd - Tuesday May 4th, 10am-5pm
SITI Company, 520 8th Avenue, Suite 310, between 36th and 37th

* PLEASE arrive 10-15 minutes early for the first workshop day (Friday April 30th) to check in with me about payments, receipts, private sessions etc.  We will break for lunch in the afternoon.  There are plenty of eateries nearby, though you may want to pack something to save time. 

* Wear comfortable clothes, be prepared to move & to work without shoes/socks.  I recommend bringing some bottled water, a journal/writing utensil, and a towel/light blanket/yoga mat (often Jean-René works with exercises involving lying on the floor, sometimes face down). 

PRIVATE SESSIONS
Wed May 5th-Thursday May 6th
90 minutes to two hours (Ask me about the schedule)
Discounted rates for workshop participants: Individual Session $125 / Couple's Session $165
Simple Studios, 134 West 29th Street, 2nd Floor between 6th and 7th
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Audrey (email only before April 28th).

ACTION for HAITI: Monday Jan 18th, 2010, Cafe Petisco, NYC

CALL TO ACTION
RELIEF CAMPAIGN FOR HAITI
Monday
January 18th, 2010
6pm-9pm
  Cafe Petisco
189 East Broadway and Jefferson
(212) 389-0366
New York City  

Our Dear Friends,

Please come together in support of Haiti at Cafe Petisco, 189 East Broadway on Monday January 18th 6-9pm.

The assessments are just beginning; already we know that the 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince Tuesday is a catastrophe of major proportions.

While it's heartening to see the swift response from our President and the international community overall, we should not take the relief effort for granted nor leave it up to others to fix it.

The earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 is simply the latest in a long line of devastations that has been visited on the Haitian people.  Many survivors require immediate assistance with shelter, food, water, and medical attention. To this end we are committing our efforts to an ongoing campaign to raise funds for the Haitian crisis.

© Stefano Zannini /MSF

The most immediate, pressing need is medical aid, therefore we are coming together this Monday to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 70 countries. 

MSF has been setting up emergency medical aid missions around the world since 1971. On Tuesday MSF staff immediately started treating hundreds of people injured and have been setting up clinics in tents to replace their own damaged medical facilities.

Daily we are seeing the heartbreaking images of the devastation.  Let us not feel helpless; let us act now by coming together to send desperately needed funds to the Haitian people.

Monday's event at Cafe Petisco will be hosted by Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr. and will include cocktails, appetizers, music by DJ Sunshine and a silent auction of donated art works by various New York City artists plus special guest appearances including comedienne Hazelle Goodman.  We ask that you dig deeply into your hearts for a suggested donation of at least $25.00 per person.  100% of all donations will go to Doctors Without Borders.

RSVP:     (347) 526-8782  

 
We look forward to your support.

Sincerely,
Kobi Skolnick and Vernice P. Miller  



About ALATetc ●

A LABORATORY FOR ACTOR TRAINING EXPERIMENTAL THEATER COMPANY is an ensemble of artists engaged in the creation and production of socially conscious performance projects and community building events. As pedagogues we are committed to cultivation dynamic, sophisticated, and virtuosic artists through training that supports both creative development and personal growth. 

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PRESENTING TRACES IN THE SNOW with Roberta Carreri on Jan 9th!

PRESENTING

ODIN TEATRET'S

ROBERTA CARRERI

In Her Acclaimed

PERFORMANCE DEMONSTRATION

TRACES IN THE SNOW

For one performance only!

A unique encounter with one of the world's greatest theatre artists.

Saturday
January 9th, 2010

3-6pm

La MaMa E.T.C.

1st Floor Theatre

74A East 4th Street

between
2nd Avenue & The Bowery

Tickets $25

photo by Tony D'Urso

Please join us for the

official ribbon cutting for ALATetc.

The Board and Members of ALATetc
Are pleased to invite you to join in
Support and celebration of our official launch

At a 2-part event on January 9th, 2010.

Part 1: Traces in The Snow
The presentation of Maestra Roberta Carreri's performance demonstration 3pm at La MaMa E.T.C. in New York City. $25

Traces in The Snow is Roberta Carreri's dialogue about the secrets which precede and follow the building of a character and the creation of a performance.

Part 2: Champagne Launch
Drinks & hors d'oeuvres at the Tribeca home of

Winsome Brown and Claude Arpels. $25 (fully tax deductable)

A champagne reception following the performance of Traces in The Snow. A special evening in one of the premiere lofts in New York City. In the company of Maestra Carreri and the ALATetc ensemble.

This reception will also serve as the official ribbon cutting for ALATetc.

Tickets to both events $45 individual / $85 per pair

To RSVP and secure your space,

Please contact Vernice Miller at 347-526-8782 or 

 ticket@ALATetc.com

ALATetc Company & Board

Seth Baumrin ٠ Soraya Broukhim ٠ Winsome Brown ٠ Sarah Simmons ٠Aneesah Dambreville ٠ Fataah Dihaan ٠ Darci Fulcher ٠ Kimberly Guzowski ٠ Omotayo Jolaosho ٠ Brigitte B. Loftis ٠ Berette Macaulay ٠Ralph Denzer ٠ Ursula Neuerburg-Denzer ٠ Audrey Pernell ٠ Anna Podolak ٠ Katya Schapiro ٠ Neil David Seibel ٠ Joann Maria Yarrow ٠ Füsun Ateşer ٠ Gustave Johnson ٠ Cheryl Smith ٠ Gayle Quarles John ٠ Vernice P. Miller