Adventure Theatre had been challenged!

 

Hi everyone,

 

One of AT's board members was so excited when he heard about the line-up for our 60^th Anniversary Season that he gave us a matching grant challenge of $5,000.  If we raise $5000 by Friday of this week, every dollar contributed becomes TWO dollars for AT! 

 

Please help us honor this wonderful person by meeting the challenge, today.

 

As always, your donations are completely tax deductible and support our continued ability to bring you the highest quality family programs in the DC Metro Area.

 

Make a tax deductible donation here: https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=donation&d=84b6e4348b2a7a93707c6a79f631cf0c 

 

Michael J. Bobbitt (Leadership Montgomery Class of '10)

Producing Artistic Director

Adventure Theatre

Phone: 301.634.2261

mbobbitt@adventuretheatre.org

www.adventuretheatre.org

 

 

Leaving Singapore

So, here we are, my last day in Singapore.  What an amazing experience.  I've grown very fond of SRT and hope to come back someday.  I can't tell you the kind of pride I have an an Artistic Director to have experienced this.  AMAZING.  The cast was great - yesterday we had 2 shows with raucous houses.  The kids are adorable.  Josh Sticklin, somehow, got an audition for an industrial.   I hope he gets the job.  Then, the amazing cast treated me to the Singapore Company of THE LION KING.  Everytime I see that show, I want to rethink everything I've learned about theatre.  Simply amazing. 

On my agenda today: buy souvenirs for Sang and Craig, turn in my keys to the apartment, write post cards, print airline tickets, steal extra programs, posters and brochures for our archives and future grant proposals, give cast extra food, toiletries, and farecards, and THANK a million people.  I'm a little sad to leave, but happy to return to the theatre (We are amidst a very exciting time.  I can;t WAIT to tell you all about it.) and get to my family.  BTW - Sang has become extremely good at Skype!

We have 2 shows today and an appearence at kids thingy!  Then, lunch with SRT and shopping.  I tried to stay up last night so that I can sleep on the plane.  Hmmm...maybe I'll need a touch of medication to help. 

Check out these amazing pictures from the trip.  See you soon.

So...we opened!!!

The adorable kids had an amazing time. I'm so proud of Adventure theatre and the company. SRT has been so great. The interactive moments in the show were thrilling. There were a group of college kids studying children's theatre and they seemed to be having fun. Of course, the show wasn't flawless. We learned a lot and rehearsed for another 4 hours to fine tune. We are about 15 minutes from show #2 and I'm excited to see it again. I'm a little sad that I will be leaving tomorrow, but what an experience. Hopefully, we'll come back. Sending you all a bunch of pics that I've taken of this lovely city. Check out the cute faces in the audience.

Having a blast!

So, 6 days in Singapore has been so much fun. The staff at SRT is amazing. We are in the last stretches of tech and I'm thrilled.

The cast and I have been having a great time getting acquainted with this beautiful country. Chinatown, Little India, the botanical gardens and the food have been highlights. Tomorrow we are doing a night safari and a ride that sling shots you 100 feet into the air.

There are time when we don't even realize we are halfway around the world!!!

We also saw a local company's darling production of Into The Woods in a 900 seat theatre- amazing.

We learned a lot about what audiences respond to and made some adjustments to the show. Tomorrow morning is our first audience and I'm curious curious curious....

Check out tue cast in costume onstage with "green tips" for you.

Friday, July 29 - What fun!!

So, today, Ryan Maxwell (The ultimate Stage Manager) and I had breakfast with Sarah (SRT Production Associate).  We had a traditional chinese breakfast (soft boiled eggs with cocnut butter toast and coffee). It was so good.  Then we headed to a production meeting to iron out final details.  We met the rest of the SRT crew at their lovely theatre.  This is the only produciton company in Singapore that has their own theatre.  We met with David (Techincal Director), Charlotte (Executive Director), Douglas (Produciton Manager) and Sarah.  Good meeting.  All the props and costumes are in tact from the travels.  Except a crayon or two. 

After that Ryan and I headed back to the apartments and met the rest of the cast.  Josh Sticklin, Ayanna Hardy and Alex Vernon.  Incidentally, this is Alex and Ayanna's first time traveling abroad.  YAY.  Josh's college buddy, Baron, who teaches English at a University in China joined us.

We all had lunch and headed to the marina for a day of sight seeing.  Check out a few pictures and video.   Singapore should be a destination for you to consider when thinking of traveling.  It's so progressive.  The architecture will blow your mind.  Also, it's such a diverse place.  People live here from everywhere.

We had a drink at Skye park - which is at the top of a building.  AMAZING views of Singapore.  Apparently, it's the second most densly populated city in the world.  Skyepark has an infinity pool, that edges up to the side of the sky scaper.  It looks like you could fall off the side.

Later that evening ART treated us to dinner.  It was lovely.  Gaurav, the artistic Director joined us and

After dinner, we checked out the night life.  Crazy, amazing.  So mcuh fun.

Well, off to another day of sightseeing.

We've arrived!!!

So, we landed at about mid-night Singapore time and we still like each other. The plane ride was very long. We had to stay awake as much as possible, to minimize jet lag.

Arrived in warm Singapore Ansley Douglas, Sarah and Renee. Very nice staff from SRT. From what we can see , it's a beautiful city. We learned a little about how it was founded-interesting. Our apartments are AMAZING! Modern, comfortable, and Eco friendly. There is a pool and gym and lots of indoor/outdoor seating. Beautiful rock garden. More about that later.

Here is video o our arrival at customs. Apparently, you are not supposed to use video at costume. Oops...

I'm so happy for Ayanna and Alex- first time oversees.

On out way

Ok. I promise not to do too many blog posts. We are so excited.

Adventure Theatre in Singapore and Malaysia (Wash. Post and DC Theatre Scene Article)

Check out our new Adventure overseas!

 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/theater-steel-magnolias-cathartic-for-mourning-mother-and-daughter-stars/2011/07/26/gIQAvBkcbI_story.html

 

http://dctheatrescene.com/2011/07/21/next-stop-for-adventures-dream-play-is-singapore/

 

 

Michael J. Bobbitt (Leadership Montgomery Class of '10)

Producing Artistic Director

Adventure Theatre

Phone: 301.634.2261

mbobbitt@adventuretheatre.org

www.adventuretheatre.org

 

On the Eve of our Trip to SINGAPORE

Can I tell you how difficult it has been to sleep for the past few years?  What an exciting time.  When I first started at Adventure Theatre in 2007, I made a list of the things I wanted to accomplish in 5 years.  I really wanted to do something international.  I had no idea what or how.

Well, here we are almost 4 years later heading to Singapore with our production of JUST A DREAM: The Green Play.

The play is based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg about a litterbug who becomes an environmental steward through a series of dreams.  The show toured to local schools and libraries last Spring with the support of GEICO and in partnership with Bethesda Green.  Each school received a free tree or plant donated by Good earth and Casey Trees.  The production elements were all recycled or earth friendly products.

Tomorrow, we fly for 14 hours to Japan and then 7 ½ hours to Singapore, arriving just before mid-night their time.  I’ll introduce you to the cast during our travels and tell you more about the production.

THIS IS SO EXCITING!!! 

Celebrate Black History Month with MIRANDY AND BROTHER WIND - Adventure Theatre/African Continuum Theatre Company - Opening Soon!

Dear Company – please forward to your networks.

 

ADVENTURE THEATRE & THE AFRICAN CONTINUUM THEATRE COMPANY

PRESENT

MIRANDY AND BROTHER WIND
Based on the book “MIRANDY AND BROTHER WIND” by Patricia C. McKissack,

illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
Adapted by Michael J. Bobbitt
Music and Lyrics by John L. Cornelius
Directed by Jennifer Nelson
Starring Three Time Helen Hayes Award Nominee

Felicia Curry

Ages 4 and up

At Glen Echo: January 21- February 13, 2011
At The Atlas Performing Arts Center: February 25-March 13, 2011

(as part of The Intersections Festival)

Who will take the cake? Why, Mirandy of course. The junior cake walk happens soon and Mirandy needs a dance partner. Who can high step and kick the best? Why Brother Wind! But how can Mirandy captured him? Grandmother Beasley says, "Can't nobody put shackles on Brother Wind, chile. He be special. He be free." Leave it to Mirandy, she’ll catch him; she'll grab hold of that Brother Wind and win that delicious cake! Through her journey to capture Brother Wind, Mirandy learns something special - freedom and kindness.

 

Tickets for the Glen Echo performances can be purchased through the box office by calling 301.634.2270 or online at www.adventuretheatre.org.  Tickets are $15 each. 

 

CAST

Mirandy........................................................................................................... Felicia Curry

Monroe........................................................................................................... Eric Williams

Orlinda............................................................................................................ Ayanna Hardy

Grandma......................................................................................................... Lynne Streeter Childress

Ma Dere.......................................................................................................... Jeri Marshall

Brother Wind/Mr. Jessup................................................................................. Calvin McCullough

Ms. Geneva/Poinsetta..................................................................................... Soneka Anderson

Ezel................................................................................................................. Jobari Parker-Namdar

 

PRODUCTION CREW

Director........................................................................................................... Jennifer Nelson

Composer........................................................................................................ John, L. Cornelius, II

Music Director................................................................................................. Darius Smith

Choreographer................................................................................................ Fabian Barnes

Scenic Designer................................................................................................ Tim Jones

Costume Designer........................................................................................... Kendra Johnson

Lighting Designer............................................................................................. Curtis Hodge

Sound Designer............................................................................................... Chris Baines

Properties Designer......................................................................................... Dre Moore

Stage Manager................................................................................................ William Jackson

Puppet Designer.............................................................................................. Ksenya Litvak

Dramaturg....................................................................................................... Jacqueline Lawton

Assistant Stage Manager.................................................................................. Camille Kashaka

Assistant Stage Manager.................................................................................. Taylor Williams

 

HONORARY HOST COMMITTEE
Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, 2^nd Congressional District of Illinois
Tracey Webb, Founder – Black Benefactors & BlackGivesBack.com
Henry Hailstock, President of the Montgomery County branch of the NAACP
Stephen Leach, Vice President, Government Relations and Community Outreach
John J. Oliver Jr., Chairman of the Board/Publisher, The Afro-American Newspapers
Ayris. T. Scales, Interim Director, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities