Sep
29
Hello, everyone. Here’s a schedule effective today, through October 19. All cast members and production staff should study this schedule carefully. It has more listings than previous schedules. Please let me know if you have any questions. hard copies will be available at the Studio. Thanks.
http://www.uptil3.com/st/docs/Rehearsal%20Schedule%20-%209-28-08.pdf
Sonny Alforque
CEO & Artistic Director
Sep
26
Hi, everyone! This is just to remind you that we’re finally taking a break from all the seriousness that goes on at rehearsals. Tomorrow night, we kick back for a change. Dine, sing (or listen) and have fun with other company members, families and friends – including kids – at Tambayan Restaurant on Stockton Blvd. and Elsie (next to the Chevron Gas Station).
From 6:00PM to 8:30PM only, the Tambayan management is offering special combo dinners as low as $6.99 per plate just for special Sinag-tala folks, and a portion of the sales will be donated to the SFTPAA! Then there’s karaoke too! How much better can it get?
If you need information, contact Production Manager Raul Bernaldez at raulbernaldez@aol.com or SFTPAA President Dick Mazon at dtmazon49@sbcglobal.net .
See you at the party!
Sonny Alforque
CEO & Artistic Director
Sep
22
Hi. Some of you have already said you’re too busy this year, or will be taking a diminished role, but many of you are probably willing to be involved and are just waiting for a bugle call. Well, BOOM-TARAT-TARAT! As always, we can really use volunteers for this year’s show – in both artistic and business areas.
As is typical in the beginning, about half a dozen people have been consistently coming to production meetings, with Dick Mazon, Raul Bernaldez, Tim Kelly and yours truly being the most consistent front-seat nerds. Others who are way, way cool have shown up less often for various reasons. But as you can guess, nerds can’t mount a production like ST2008 just by themselves. We thirst for the companionship of cool types like you.
Please look into your hearts and pocket planners. Think of how you can help this year. No offer is too small, no volunteer ever insignificant. No one gets paid, especially NOT the nerds, but everyone gets a cool title and unlimited free shares of adoration (even better than crude oil).
Attend the next production meeting if you need convincing that nerds need love. Starting October 5, both the artistic and business staff will meet every other Sunday at 6:00PM at the studio. If the meeting lasts more than 90 minutes, or when you start getting hungry, whichever occurs first, you have the right to riot or leave. For those so inclined, free sakuting sticks will be provided. Or come to the Family Karaoke Nite at Tambayan on September 27. Between songs, talk to any nerd. That way, the microphone will stay out of their hands.
Some simple things most people can do without sweating are leafleting at Seafood City, photocopying, stuffing envelopes, cleaning the studio, doing online research, buying supplies, bringing food for certain activities, thrift-shop hunting for props and costume pieces, taking photos during rehearsals, re-stocking the Studio refrigerator, making phone calls, painting props, etc. Or you can be creative and suggest something we haven’t even thought of. If you’re ambitious, coordinate some key area of work – on your own time or at home, even. Examples are coordinating the VIP Reception, lobby vendors, souvenir program, marketing strategy, media contacts, volunteer recruitment, etc. Just let the nerds know. They are mildly insecure BUT very polite and regular bathers. Thanks for listening with your soul.
Sonny Alforque
CEO & Artistic Director
Sep
16
Please note the attached new schedule, which is good through October 1. Attendance is now becoming more critical so please avoid missing the listed activities.
http://www.sftpaa.org/docs/RehearsalSchedule_9-15-08-1.pdf
Dancers will be interested to know that we will begin scheduling dance rehearsals after October 1. We may also hold special dance auditions for those who were unable to attend the dance auditions last July. However, all dancers should know that they are also required to attend the singing rehearsals. You will be disallowed from dancing if you fail to attend singing rehearsals. The same policy applies to actors. All performers are required to participate in singing numbers.
Please note also that on Saturday, September 27, we will be holding a very special no-host Family Karaoke Nite at the Tambayan Restaurant on Elsie R. and East Stockton Blvd., (near the Chevron Gas Station) in Sacramento. You are all encouraged to be there with your family and friends. A portion of the food sales that evening will be donated to SFTPAA. A very brief update will be given to all the families and cast members about a few important developments related to the show. But the main objective is to unwind, re-wind and party. And heat up that karaoke mike. And maybe even more.
Also, if you happen to be at the Studio, ask us about the SaveMart SHARE card. It won’t cost you a thing, and it’ll help us raise funds. All you need to do is ask the cashier to swipe it whenever you shop at certain supermarkets. A percentage of your purchase will automatically donated to SFTPAA. Can’t be any easier!
Please don’t hesitate to ask questions if you have any. Thanks, everyone!
Sonny Alforque
CEO & Artistic Director
The Sinag-tala Filipino Theater and Performing Arts Association (SFTPAA) is a Sacramento-based charitable organization. Its mission is to train community members in, and promote the theater and performing arts through, the study, interpretation and staging of the works of Filipino musical, dance, literary and cultural artists.
