Actor Needed For Gender Study

Thanks for calling me back on my request and submitting this to all actors at GSU!! What I am searching for is an actor that could come into a classroom and spew out violent language towards me in front of my graduate colleagues in the Fine Arts Department for 3-5 minutes in duration.

I am an artist working in performance art. My plan is to create an environment where initially I would read spoken word poetry regarding the subject of gender violence for a time period of 10 minutes. I
then would like to hire an actor come into the classroom and hurl violent language at me for a time period of 3- 5

minutes with my classmates not knowing about the setup. My goal is to reverse the roles of spectator regarding a very serious matter in our society. After this emotive act is done, I will say no, and then have the 8 students write a sequence of emotive word responses.

I know it may sound corny - but it is art right. I am looking for someone who can shed 10 minutes of
their time to perform this for my class on Monday the 15th of February at 11:15. It won't take long and I
will pay a Starbucks gift certificate worth 15 bucks. What I need from you is a dedication to act out a
violent action for 5 minutes. This actor can be either male or female. The subject is Gender Violence which meaning is violence to both men and women in our system. I would be so grateful for your help with this project.

If interested, Please call me! Myrna at 615-974-2726.

Thanks.

Adult Male Actor Needed - Small Stipend!

Friends,

I am having trouble casting a role. Please forward this to anyone you know who might be right for the part.

I am looking for a young teen/adult male actor for the part of Eshu, a boyish trickster spirit in a Yoruban folk tale. The tale is African, but the actor can be any ethnicity. The part is for Atlanta Theatre-to-go. It will not have a traditional theatre run, but rather will be booked from time to time throughout the year in retirement homes, etc. according to actors' availability. Small stipend; rehearsals start mid-Feb.

Contact Nancy Riggs, Director
404-964-8465
nancyeriggs@earthlink.net

Thanks!

General Meeting

The Players' General Meeting is currently scheduled for February 9, 2010 at 12:15pm. It will be in Alumni Hall's Classroom 110 across from the Players' Office. Please come and join us! There will be food and updates about workshops and information about what the Players' are up to! Come and hang out with us! We also welcome ideas for future workshops.

Thanks!

UPDATE: James L. Toles, IV

The Georgia State University Players mourn the loss of James L. Toles, IV, who died in an early morning car accident in Florida on Monday, December 28, 2009. James, also known as "Jay" and "Lafayette," recently had his play "The Race" performed in the Fall 2009 Student Showcase. He was a dedicated student and playwright. James will be deeply missed.

A full obituary may be read here.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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UPDATE:

Here is the information regarding the funeral for James:

Saturday, January 9, 2010
11:30 am
Jonesville Baptist Church
5201 Montgomery Street
Savannah, GA 31405-5151
912) 351-0423
www.jbc-paw.org

Funeral arrangements are being handled by:
Williams & Williams Funeral Home
1012 E. Gwinnett Street
Savannah, GA 31401
912-234-1634

Also, the family would appreciate any financial assistance that individuals can provide. This can be done through:

Bank of America
c/o Michelle and James Toles
Acct#: 334015389679

Please forward the above information to the various constituent groups in which James was a member.

Regards,
Pamela

Pamela D. Anthony
Assistant Dean/Director of Student Life and Leadership
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3973
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3973
Phone: 404-413-1580
Fax: 404-413-1593
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ADDITIONAL UPDATE:

Hi all,

Many of you likely saw the media coverage of the terrible automobile accident which recently took the life of one of our most promising undergraduates, James (Jay) Toles, over the holiday break. Beyond his good work in our classes, Toles was also very active in university extracurricular activities, especially the theatre and GSTV.

The university, along with the department of communication, is taking every available opportunity to express our shared profound sense of loss and regret. The note I'm forwarding from the university director of student life and leadership adds more details about the coming funeral.

GSU makes available counseling services for any member of the university community who might benefit from them, and their offices will be open with the university as of tomorrow, Tuesday the 5th.

David

Job Search: Theatre Specialist

The U.S. Department Of The Interior is looking for a Theatre Specialist. This position is located at the This position is located at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park. The Carter Barron Amphitheatre is a 4,000 seat venue where live performing arts are interwoven into a natural park setting.

Job Location: DC - Washington
Job Title: Theatre Specialist

More information about the position can be found HERE.

Stage Lighting Super Saturday

The fifth annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday all day lighting workshop is coming to Atlanta on January 16th 2010. Meet theater professionals and network with like career people. It will be 10 hours of hard work, fun, and a great learning experience. Similar to USITT, LDI, and the Broadway Lighting Master Classes, the workshop is geared towards anyone interested in stage/theatrical type lighting.
Past keynote speakers have included Ken Billington, Beverly Emmons, and James L. Moody..

For information, photos from past years and enrollment: http://www.stageseminars.com

Attendees will enjoy:
1. A wide range of presentations given by our national and/or Broadway theater faculty.
2. One-to-one face time with representatives from industry leading lighting manufacturers.
3. The opportunity for hands-on exploration of some of the latest lighting gear available. The list of manufacturers has yet to be finalized, but look at our past participants listed below.
4. Networking, networking, networking. Our faculty and lighting equipment vendors are eager to meet the next wave of lighting professionals.

Past sponsors/supporters who have joined us to display their equipment/services: Altman, Apollo, Barbizon, Big Apple Lights, City Theatrical, Dove Systems, Elation, ENTTEC, Field Template, GAM, GE Products, High End, Lee Filters, Lehigh Electric Products, Lighting & Sound America, Lite-trol, Lycian, Martin Pro, Nemetschek N.A., Ocean Optics/Sea Changer, Osram Sylvania, PHILIPS-Color Kinetics, Polaris Lighting, PRG, Robe, Robert Juliat, Rosco, Shadowstone, Selecon, Strand Lighting, Strong, and Wybron.

Super Saturday will be held at:
North Springs Charter School for Arts and Sciences
7447 Roswell Rd. (at Dalrymple Rd.)
Atlanta GA 30328.