PSAs, March edition 2.0

[chanaleh]

Work: We are looking for a new Marketing Associate. Ideally this is someone with a year or two of publishing (or bookstore) experience under their belt. Talk to me if you want more info.

Play: or more specifically, Family Opera: Of my 2 performances as principal, I am told the Sunday afternoon one (4/9 at 2pm) is already having huge ticket sales and likely to sell out in advance (!). So if you're dead set on going to that performance, you should order tickets now; or else you should come this Saturday evening (4/1 at 7pm). It's a short show and will be over by 8:30pm even with intermission, so you can still do other things afterwards. Like, say, go out with me to see V for Vendetta. ;-)

It really is a cute show, and those of you with kids should especially consider bringing them. Here's the PR text: "Antiphony is a sparkling tale of two rival ant colonies, a pair of musical grasshoppers, a scheming fly, and a chorus of flirtatious ladybugs. It features an all-insect cast, lovely melodies, humor on many levels, and timely life-affirming lessons of peace and tolerance. Commissioned by the W11 Opera Company for Young People in 1994, this remarkable opera has never been performed outside of London and Cambridge. Don't miss this rare opportunity." More extensive spoilers (and photos from the 2002 production) here.

MBTA: Yikes, I almost forgot: Anyone want a Zone 3 commuter rail pass for April, cheap? Tiger Boy has been getting them for me through MIT, heavily discounted; but by the time I got the car lined up, it was too late to cancel for April. I'll pass it along for $75 o.b.o. (retail value $128). Sold!

Seders: Double yikes, Pesach is coming! jon_libby and eudociainboston are looking for a first-night place; anyone have room for them? (toyb, this question includes you :-)

Comments

[vanguardcdk.livejournal.com]

Dibs on the pass! zone 3 for under $100? woot!

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

Hey, great! I'll try to get it tomorrow night so you can have it on time.

[miraclaire.livejournal.com]

The world gets smaller. How do you know Jon and Stephanie?

[eudociainboston.livejournal.com]

Would this show be appropriate for a 4 1/2 year old? I checked it out and it looks great.

[http://users.livejournal.com/urban_faerie_/]

is this the same family opera that is performing at the king open school in cambridge?

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

Yeppers! I'm playing the Worker Ant Queen. :-)

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

Heh, I've known Jon for 15 years -- since he was a freshman at Brandeis. ;-)

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I was thinking particularly of you guys! It should definitely be suitable for age 4.5 -- there are a couple kids in the cast almost that young.

[eudociainboston.livejournal.com]

Thanks- I think that we can make the 4/8 afternoon performance. I've passed the info onto Jon. If we go, is there any chance of seeing you then?

[awfief.livejournal.com]

uh, just be sure not to claim it on your tax return, because tiger boy likely got it tax-free (hence the discount) and technically, they're non-transferable. But if you claim it, the # will pop up as one that came through the tax-free program already.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

kalessin and I were talking about seeing "V for Vendetta" on Saturday night. We should discuss this further.

[http://users.livejournal.com/urban_faerie_/]

Wow! I have been sharing your stage space for the last month! I'm directing a play with the 6th graders in the Portugese/English dual language immersion program there. I spoke with your very nice director and producer and I'm coming to see the in school show on april 6th! What a great idea to do theater with whole families!

[cycon.livejournal.com]

I saw the poster for that at Yesterday Service the other day. W00t. I wish I could come. I'm sure you'll be fabulous.

Thanks but I'll pass on the pass. I get 'em for half-off through work.

[kelkyag]

I may try to sell you a farwing for that position ...

[moria923.livejournal.com]

I'll plan on being there Saturday night. And on going to the movie afterwards. It's been ages since I've seen you!

[pekmez.livejournal.com]

It looks like we can't make either of the performances where you're a
principal (sorry! fun dance at TBB, that other synagogue in Somerville,
and then going to Florida the following weekend), but I know there
are other performances.

What I *don't* know is whether "Family Opera" works for trying to bring
someone who is too young to appreciate it (ie, 6 months old) and to know when
to be quiet - is sitting in the back with her and sneaking out if she
decides to make noise an ok thing to try?

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

Actually, yes!! I'll be in the chorus for that performance, but I have a solo line in the opening number and stuff. So, great!

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

Aw, I'll be happy if you come to any performance! :-) I'm also in #4 (evening Sunday 4/2) and #5 (afternoon Saturday 4/8) as chorus, and I'm likely to *attend* the first show this Saturday afternoon (3pm).

As for babies, I'm sure it's fine -- the audience will be chock-full of small ones, if not *that* small, and going in and out from the back should not be a problem. They're very tolerant.

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

Interesting! You could do both and we can all go! :-D

Unfortunately the earliest possible showtime (for doing both) seems to be 9:40pm at Boston Common. But, as ablock said, this allows a little time to grab dinner in-between. Or something.

[eudociainboston.livejournal.com]

We have tickets for the 3pm performance on 4/8. Look forward to seeing you then.

[rikibeth.livejournal.com]

I wish I could see your performance but I've got talandra's Star Wars game as a major commitment this weekend... that movie time seems very good, though, and I'd be all for meeting you there.

we're also looking for a first-night place...

[musicjill.livejournal.com]

Dan and I are also looking if you know of any availabilities....

V for Vendetta

[lyriendel.livejournal.com]

Michael apparently doesn't like to see musicals in general (how anyone could not like *musicals* is beyond me), but we've been talking about seeing V for Vendetta for awhile. Maybe we could tack onto your Saturday evening group?

Re: V for Vendetta

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

Yes!! In fact J was just saying last night that he should call Michael about it. :-) Is 9:40pm at Boston Common OK with you guys? I think we might order tickets in advance, since it might conceivably sell out and we're getting a critical mass of people. OTOH we should be able to get down to the theater by 9ish if we go right after the show, and could just do it then.

Re: V for Vendetta

[lyriendel.livejournal.com]

9:40 is just fine. Where/when should we meet you? I'd be happy ordering tickets in advance, although if you guys want to chance just getting tickets at 9, we'll probably do that with you so that if you guys don't get tickets, we can all go do something else fun. :)

Re: V for Vendetta

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

Right now, I'm up to about 10 people who want to go :-) only about half of whom are coming from the play, so I think I may send an e-mail about buying tickets and when and where to meet up.

Oh yeah, the play is right in your neighborhood though, so you could even walk over and meet us there around 8:30pm, for starters. -- Unless we're T'ing to the movies from Lechmere. Well, I'll think about it.

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

I could see that. She should send in her resume (see details on the site linked above), or talk to me for more details. :-)

Re: V for Vendetta

[lyriendel.livejournal.com]

So, I should just buy tickets online, then?
If you're T'ing to the movies from Lechmere we could also meet you there. We're real close to Lechmere too. Anyhow, let me know whatever you decide.

Re: V for Vendetta

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

I would say yeah, online will streamline things. I told moria923 the same thing, and ablock is already ordering like 8 for the rest of his gang.

I think Lechmere around 8:45, but how about we call you on leaving the school?

Re: V for Vendetta

[lyriendel.livejournal.com]

Sounds good. See you tonight!