Hello! from Featured Guest Artist Kyle Schaefer.
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Online Ad Square
The purpose of this graphic is to pop at a size of 150 - 200 pixels, which is the common display size for Facebook and our IndieGoGo fundraising site. You can click on this graphic to the left in order to see the full size image... if you want.
I worked with the dimension at the bottom of the pool, and I wrapped the author's name around the edge of the pool. Which was a small bitch to implement due to my rusty skills in Fireworks 8.
John really wanted to add the element of water filling up the pool, but I was never happy with the effects I tried. It turned out to be too distracting. Especially when viewed from a distance. In this form it needs to be concise and clear. Sorry John, I hope this works.
I've got to move on though. I've put enough face time in with this one that I'm sick of seeing it. Next on my list is to make it easier for the players to play with all of us online.
Off for now,
-Ryan Daniel Fretz
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Another possible cloud background
This is a photo that I shot looking West from the window of my plane. A snap of the peaks of the Oaker Mountains in Utah. The city of Tooele lies below the cloud cover.
This would probably be a good image to use since we have full rights to it.
John Cooper (La Coopster), the director of this performance of Plunge, asked for a cloud theme with a door held up by nothing, inviting a fall through to this character exploration.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Here's a good web image
I'm going to add this image to the fundraising sites. It's succinct and pretty.
I would like to add the Crook Logo too, we'll see.
Please give me some input, let me know what ya think so far.
Background image?
There's also this one, which might fit the bill a little better. The composition is good for the placement of verbiage.
This one is already well processed though. Thanks Google Image.
I'm going to go forward with this one.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Things, they are a brewing
A couple of developments:
The cast for the show has been switched around as per our fearless directors request.
The incomparable Amanda Sykes and the outlandishly talented Natalie Hegg will be switching roles.
Kind of a crazy thing to throw at them, but I believe in them, and in all honesty we'd have faith in them no matter what role they'd play.
Also, this weekend Raife is bussing it down to Washington D.C. to see a show our friend, Alex Morf, is in. But while down there he will be meeting with director and teacher, Leslie Felbain, about a potential clown show we may put on as part of the NYC Summer Fringe festival! Pretty exciting news.
And most importantly, and big fundraiser on indiegogo.com has commenced. The goal is to raise $6000 by the day after PLUNGE's closing night, April 4th. I know it sounds like a lot, but if every one chipped in $5 or $10 we'd get there in no time. Check out the site and spread a little love.
http://www.indiegogo.com/The-Crook-Theater-Company
The cast for the show has been switched around as per our fearless directors request.
The incomparable Amanda Sykes and the outlandishly talented Natalie Hegg will be switching roles.
Kind of a crazy thing to throw at them, but I believe in them, and in all honesty we'd have faith in them no matter what role they'd play.
Also, this weekend Raife is bussing it down to Washington D.C. to see a show our friend, Alex Morf, is in. But while down there he will be meeting with director and teacher, Leslie Felbain, about a potential clown show we may put on as part of the NYC Summer Fringe festival! Pretty exciting news.
And most importantly, and big fundraiser on indiegogo.com has commenced. The goal is to raise $6000 by the day after PLUNGE's closing night, April 4th. I know it sounds like a lot, but if every one chipped in $5 or $10 we'd get there in no time. Check out the site and spread a little love.
http://www.indiegogo.com/The-Crook-Theater-Company
Saturday, February 12, 2011
A Great Start (in the voice of Desmond Llewelyn)
Yo Adventurers,
It sounds as if you have profited from your efforts. Which is an amazing thing. Well done and I am proud.
You got the word out. That is the most important thing in the beginning. The funds will come if you focus on your craft of really bringing this story to life.
Learning from an adventure is very important, especially if you booty oodles of alcohol; future parties.
You had fun. You've got to remember always just to have a good time, as Panda Bear always says.
Signing Off,
- Ryan Daniel Fretz
It sounds as if you have profited from your efforts. Which is an amazing thing. Well done and I am proud.
You got the word out. That is the most important thing in the beginning. The funds will come if you focus on your craft of really bringing this story to life.
Learning from an adventure is very important, especially if you booty oodles of alcohol; future parties.
You had fun. You've got to remember always just to have a good time, as Panda Bear always says.
Signing Off,
- Ryan Daniel Fretz
Thursday, February 10, 2011
ORDER TICKETS NOW!
You can pre order tickets now using a credit or debit card:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1278864117
Get 'em while their hot!
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1278864117
Get 'em while their hot!
Monday, February 7, 2011
A SUPER super bowl party!
Thanks to every one who came to our Super Bowl party and supported The Crook! We had a great time and had a great turn out. What's more is that we not only broke even monetarily, but we even were able to come out ahead and raise $120. I know, that doesn't sound like a lot with all the time and energy we put into it, but there are some plusses that we can name:
1. We were able to get a lot of people to come out and show support for us. This hopefully will translate in continued support for other events and our shows. We have a great base of support!
2. We learned how to put together a fundraiser, and how not to put together a fundraiser.
3. We also came out of the party with OODLES and OODLES of alcohol which we can sell at other events and our show. Which is awesome!
4. We were given a fun and effective platform to show people who we are, what we are about, and generate interest.
5. We had a lot of fun.
Just wanted to give a shout out to our very own Natalie Hegg who bared the brunt of the stress because the party was thrown at her workplace. THANK YOU!
And thank you SALUGGI'S PIZZA for giving us a great place to have the party.
Photos courtesy of Britannie Bond
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRITANNIE BOND
1. We were able to get a lot of people to come out and show support for us. This hopefully will translate in continued support for other events and our shows. We have a great base of support!
2. We learned how to put together a fundraiser, and how not to put together a fundraiser.
3. We also came out of the party with OODLES and OODLES of alcohol which we can sell at other events and our show. Which is awesome!
4. We were given a fun and effective platform to show people who we are, what we are about, and generate interest.
5. We had a lot of fun.
Just wanted to give a shout out to our very own Natalie Hegg who bared the brunt of the stress because the party was thrown at her workplace. THANK YOU!
And thank you SALUGGI'S PIZZA for giving us a great place to have the party.
Photos courtesy of Britannie Bond
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRITANNIE BOND
Saturday, February 5, 2011
First Reading
We had our first reading last night! It was exciting to have every one in the same room and hearing the play out loud. Afterward, our director, John Cooper, had some things to say. He is a very smart man, but not everything he said was what I wanted to hear. But, you got to keep optimistic about things.
We are hoping for a big turn out for our super bowl party tomorrow, and getting supplies now.
After the fundraiser is behind us I can focus on other things.
On tab for next week: contacting design team and hammering out some details with them; setting the performance dates and times; filling out equity showcase contracts; getting the rights to the show; making money; and figuring out what our next fundraiser will be. Wait, was rehearsing and being a good actor on that list??? Lets hope.
We are hoping for a big turn out for our super bowl party tomorrow, and getting supplies now.
After the fundraiser is behind us I can focus on other things.
On tab for next week: contacting design team and hammering out some details with them; setting the performance dates and times; filling out equity showcase contracts; getting the rights to the show; making money; and figuring out what our next fundraiser will be. Wait, was rehearsing and being a good actor on that list??? Lets hope.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Trying to figure out this whole facebook and social network blogathon. I feel like my dad when he is introduced to new technology. I'm getting behind the times. But no worries, you can now find us on "FB" as the kids say. Now I'm off to do more work on the super bowl fundraiser.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Consider us PLUNGED!
Just put the down payment on the Shell Theater which will house our production of PLUNGE by Christopher Kyle in March! It's a beautiful and intimate theater, and smack dab in the middle of midtown NYC. I Can't say that it doesn't come with some stress, as things tend to when a lot of money exchanges hands... especially when my hands are the ones that are giving. We have to sell 500 tickets just to break even! Hopefully, with some good fundraising we can knock that number down a bit. But we still need every one's help to get the word out. There will be a link up to buy tickets very soon.
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