LOCH RAVEN HIGH SCHOOL TO STAGE SHEVELOVE, GELHART, AND SONDHEIM’S A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

Loch Raven High School is pleased to announce its annual spring musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelhart with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, to be performed March 4, 5, and 6 at 7:00 PM. Directed by Ms. Erin E. Confair, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum will be performed in the school’s auditorium. The diverse cast of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors ranging from 14-18 years old has been dedicated to bringing this hilarious musical to life. “It is funny, dynamic, beautiful, risky, dramatic, and lovely. You will laugh until you cry,” describes junior Nicolas Grabner (Hysterium).

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from the time-tested, 2000-year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus played by Rohan Goswami) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia played by Hannah Jennkins) for his young master (Hero played by Drew Hamel), in exchange for freedom. Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. Director Erin E, Confair states, “This show is the perfect escape from life’s troubles. The students of Loch Raven High School will truly force you to leave your tragedy behind you because they will be your comedy tonight!”

“My experience with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum has been amazing!” exclaims freshman Allison Comotto (Protean). “I got to be creative and make friends. I am so glad I auditioned!” Junior Rohan Goswami (Psuedolus) states, “Working with a great cast of people has been my favorite part, everyone has been so helpful and encouraging that by supporting each other there is nothing we can’t accomplish.”

The audience can look forward to the exciting choreography of Mr. Joseph M. Frollo in “Everybody Ought to Have a Maid” and “The House of Marcus Lycus.” The audience will also be enticed by the upbeat musical numbers of Stephen Sondheim. Included in these numbers are “Comedy Tonight”, “Free”, “Impossible”, “That Dirty Old Man”, and “That’ll Show Him” under the musical direction of Mr. Kevin King, Mr. Ed Goldstein, and Ms. Erica Confair, and also featuring Mrs. Patty DeLisle on piano. Freshman Allison Farrell (Geminae) states, “I am so excited for my first high school production. I cannot wait to show the audience the big ensemble numbers.”

Tickets will be available at the door upon arrival. Adult tickets are $10, and students, senior citizens, and children are $5. The cast and crew of Loch Raven High School’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum look forward to seeing you on March 4, 5, and 6 at 7:00 PM where “we shall employ every device we know in our desire to divert you.”

For immediate release:
Jan. 29, 2010

Contact:
Bridget M. Forney
Profiles, Inc.
(410) 243-3790

SPRING 2010 PERFORMANCE AND EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Baltimore School for the Arts’ spring performance season begins in March and will feature vocal, instrumental, theatre and visual art students showcasing their talents in a variety of performances and exhibitions.

For more information on any of the events, please visit
www.bsfa.org or call 410-396-1185 or 410-625-0403.

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Alumni Exhibition
Work for this exhibition was submitted by visual art alumni and juried by the BSA visual art facility.  The work includes paintings, prints, digital images, sculpture, jewelry, photography and mixed media. All work is for sale and proceeds will benefit the BSA.

WHEN:
Now through Friday, March 19
4-6:00 PM
WHERE:
Baltimore School for the Arts
Segal Gallery
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
TICKETS:
Free

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Expressions 2010 – Still Soaring: celebrating 30 years at the BSA
Begin the evening with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and then participate in one of the classes offered in art, music, dance and/or theatre. Then comes dinner served in the Schaefer Ballroom – and the highlight of the evening, a performance by Baltimore School for the Arts students.

Expressions Gala:
Saturday, March 6
6:30 – 10:30 PM
Individual ticket: $300
Sunday Family Expressions:
Sunday March 7 & Sunday March 14
2:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Tickets: Adults $15, Students $10
Stage One Expressions:
Monday, March 8
6:30 PM
Tickets: $75
WHERE:
Baltimore School for the Arts
Schaefer Ballroom
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

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Spring Theater Performance: The Workroom
Directed by Richard Pilcher, the BSA theatre department will present The Workroom by Jean-Claude Grumberg, an intimate play about six women and two men laboring desperately to sew back together the fragments of their shattered lives takes place in post World War II Paris.

WHEN:
Wednesdays, April 14 & 21, 7 PM
Thursdays, April 15 & 22, 7 PM
Fridays, April 16 & April 23, 7 PM
Saturdays April 17 & April 24, 2 PM
WHERE:
Baltimore School for the Arts
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
TICKETS:
Adults $15 Students $10

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BSA Spring Dance Performance
The BSA Spring Dance performance will include jazz in the style of Bob Fosse. m.  In addition to the jazz performance, there will excerpts from the Igor Stravinsky’s ballet Pulcinella.  BSA dancers will perform Pulcinella in April with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

WHEN:
Thursday, May 6 & Friday, May 7
7:00 PM
WHERE:
Baltimore School for the Arts
Schaefer Ballroom
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
TICKETS:
Adults $10, Students $5

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Germano’s Trattoria Cabaret Night, “Shakespeare Scenes at the Cabaret”
The final student cabaret for the 2009-2010 school year, Germano’s will host an evening of artistic delight featuring continuous theatrical, instrumental, visual arts, and vocal performances by BSA students, alumni, and faculty.

WHEN:
Thursday, May 6
7:30 PM
WHERE:
Germano’s Trattoria
300 South High Street (at Fawn St.)
Baltimore, MD 21202
TICKETS:
$10 Cover charge, $15 Food/drink minimum.

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Chorus Concert

WHEN:
Wednesday, May 12
7:00-9:00 PM
WHERE:
Baltimore School for the Arts
Schaefer Ballroom
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
TICKETS:
Free

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Armstrong Honors Recital
The Armstrong Honors Recital features solos by outstanding seniors who are majors in either vocal or instrumental music. Students have been selected to perform by the music faculty from the senior music juries.

WHEN:
Thursday, May 27
7:00 PM
WHERE:
Baltimore School for the Arts
Straus Recital Hall
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
TICKETS:
Free

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Founded in 1980, the Baltimore School for the Arts provides students with intensive pre-professional training in the arts in the context of a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.  BSA graduates go on to the most selective arts and university programs nationwide and achieve prominence in theater, film, music, dance and visual arts.  Additionally, the Baltimore School for the Arts is a catalyst for young people to explore and discover their interest for the arts through TWIGS, its highly acclaimed program that provides free after-school arts classes to more than 750 elementary and middle school students; special dance and theatre recitals for Baltimore City Public School students; family performance series; partnerships with other arts organizations; and art exhibitions.

The Baltimore School for the Arts, where the arts change kids’ lives.

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Spotlighters Theatre Announces Clean-up Days

Spotlighters Theatre needs to do some cleaning up —
with 10 productions a year – plus over 20 special events – - – things get a bit disheveled.
So – we are planning two clean up days –

Doughtnuts and coffee at 10am – pizza at 1pm

Sat – February 6 – 10am to 3pm (or sooner if we get done)
Clean up and organization of the BackStage area — Paint Room – Shop – Props & Set Storage.
– organizing props
– organizing tools and equipment
– general cleaning — there is a lot of sawdust
– organizing Set Storage

Sat – Feb 13 – 10am to 3pm (or sooner if we done)
Clean up and organization of the Costume Room –
– remove costumes from costume storage
– inspect for cleaning – repair – disposal
– place costumes back in Costume Storage in proper organization

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessie Benson/Jamie Watt
Profiles, Inc.
410-243-3790
Jessie@profilespr.com Jamie@profilespr.com

TWENTY ALTCRAFT ARTISTS TO EXHIBIT AT THE AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL’S 2010 BALTIMORE SHOW

New York, NY (January 13, 2010)— Broken plates and dandelions become whimsical pieces of jewelry. A roll of yarn transforms into an exciting children’s toy. A careful modification changes an old piece of wood into stylish eyeglass frames. This year 20 indie artists will showcase their work in the expanded AltCraft category at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, February 25-28 at the Baltimore Convention Center. These AltCraft artists will join over 700 of the nation’s top contemporary craft artists in presenting their latest handmade works at the 34th annual American Craft Council Show in Baltimore.

From the recycled and reclaimed to the reconstructed and reused, these artists and their eclectic pieces have been selected from hundreds of applicants through a rigorous jury process. The council is proud to present a national stage for these artists who tend to exhibit at smaller, local craft shows. They will display their work together on the show floor throughout the extended weekend. New this year, the retail show will consist of four full days with a special $6.00 ticket price Friday evening after 6 p.m.  Attendees can also purchase tickets online for a discounted rate at www.craftcouncil.org/baltimore.

The 2010 AltCraft Artists at The American Craft Council Show in Baltimore:

• Yasha Butler (Brooklyn, NY)- www.yashabutler.com
• Alice Youngblood & Cristin Llewellyn (Kansas City, MO)- www.owlandmouse.tumblr.com
• Juliet Ames (Baltimore, MD)- http://ibreakplates.com
• Sarah Loertscher (Seattle, WA)- www.sarahloertscher.com
• Sue Eggen (Philadelphia, PA)- www.giantdwarfdesign.com
• Danamarie Hosler (Baltimore, MD)- www.greenstarstudio.com
• Val Lucas (Ellicott City, MD)- www.bowerbox.com
• Shawna Pincus (Baltimore, MD)- www.pinkkiss.etsy.com
• Elisa Shere (Reisterstown, MD- www.elisasherejewelry.etsy.com
• Sherry Insley (Baltimore, MD)- www.dandelionblu.etsy.com
• Peter Boerger (Indianapolis, IN)- www.woodenspecs.com
• Melissa Kolbusz (Chicago, IL)- www.wiredresistance.com
• Krista DeJoseph (Astoria, NY)- www.queensmetal.com
• Danielle Maveal (Brooklyn, NY)- www.daniellemaveal.com
• River Takada-Capel (Chapel Hill, NC)- www.riverbasinoutfitters.com
• Sofia Masri (Highland Park, IL)- www.sofiamasri.etsy.com
• Juleann Benkoski (Lancaster, PA)- www.wearablejules.com
• Rebecca Thoms Hanley (Livermore, CA)- www.bananasaurusrex.com
• Don Becker (Alexandria, VA)- www.dwbpuppet.com
• Joyce Aysta (Los Angeles, CA)- www.liveyourdreamdesigns.com/custom
  

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