becky here
I am in the course of writing my summary of the first year of Wandering Souls which I hope to post tomorrow...since there will be 10 feet of snow and I will be home bound for days and with my can of beans and digging myself out...oh no wait...it's DC so strike that. I will be telling myself that the 10 inches is 10 feet and that I can't leave so that I will no excuse but to sit on the couch and do WS work.
In any case...in doing some philanthropic reasearch I came across this family in Canada who has started what they call "Guerilla Giving". They pledged to give away 10% of their earnings and not only do they do that but also have found a way to make it fun for the family and what I am sure makes someones day in more ways than 1 when they come across the treasure.
They essentially leave that day's gift in a bag or envelope somewhere in the city....sometimes hanging off a sign, on a rock, in a window display, on and on....an unusual place with a note that says It's For You from Guerilla Giving. They have pictures and stories here about their journey...http://guerrillagiving.org/ and I kind of love it.
Reminds how much a simple thing can brighten someone's day.
There's another company that I have admired for a while now who came up with Smile Cards - http://www.helpothers.org/cards.php
Truly nothing more than a card with smiley faces on it and folks can leave notes on the back if they wish. But then they leave them in places for others to find and then pass it forward. Now I don't think you need to pay for them but...
there are so many simple things that we can do to just brighten someone's day.
I would love to hear other ideas....what do you enjoy?
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wandering Souls' -- The Winter's Tale - AdaJ's Photos
Wandering Souls' -- The Winter's Tale - AdaJ's Photos
The link above will take you to a picture book of the, The Winter's Tale, the very first tour of Wandering Souls. Wow. It's true. It happened and I am still learning from this wonderful bunch of people...both the generous, talented and giving actors and the open-hearted, kind and welcoming audiences. There is so much to leaen.
And quite honestly my heart aches to give them everything I can. Both to be a conduit for artists who want to share what they love and for those out there who for whatever reason just don't have the chance to experience the wide world of arts as often as they might like...or have the chance to be exposed to something that might not otherwise be.
I have things just spinning in my head about all that I would do. Just have to find the way. It's not so much about the money....I eman sure it would be great to just be working on this and the act of getting art out there. But honestly, I would create all the time and work a "regular" job if I had a few more hands. Unfortunately though folks seem to be pulled in a lot of directions.
How do I create a core company of artists who want to do this work? Actually that's not the issue....they want to do it but you have to find artists who are looking for something beyond.... I have a few...I just need to figure it out.
The communities we saw and performed for brightened my heart and opened my eyes....we are all alike no matter where you are or how much $ you have...the arst can give you a break and awaken different thoughts in you.
Enough musing. More doing.
Enjoy the pics.
And I should say loudly ...that we are indebted to the wonderful Karen McCoy for the pictures. We met her on the show that JJ and I met on. Christmas Foundling with Journeymen Theater. Her son, Sean, was in the show. He was little (r) then...wow 3 years passes quickly.
Thank you Karen.
The link above will take you to a picture book of the, The Winter's Tale, the very first tour of Wandering Souls. Wow. It's true. It happened and I am still learning from this wonderful bunch of people...both the generous, talented and giving actors and the open-hearted, kind and welcoming audiences. There is so much to leaen.
And quite honestly my heart aches to give them everything I can. Both to be a conduit for artists who want to share what they love and for those out there who for whatever reason just don't have the chance to experience the wide world of arts as often as they might like...or have the chance to be exposed to something that might not otherwise be.
I have things just spinning in my head about all that I would do. Just have to find the way. It's not so much about the money....I eman sure it would be great to just be working on this and the act of getting art out there. But honestly, I would create all the time and work a "regular" job if I had a few more hands. Unfortunately though folks seem to be pulled in a lot of directions.
How do I create a core company of artists who want to do this work? Actually that's not the issue....they want to do it but you have to find artists who are looking for something beyond.... I have a few...I just need to figure it out.
The communities we saw and performed for brightened my heart and opened my eyes....we are all alike no matter where you are or how much $ you have...the arst can give you a break and awaken different thoughts in you.
Enough musing. More doing.
Enjoy the pics.
And I should say loudly ...that we are indebted to the wonderful Karen McCoy for the pictures. We met her on the show that JJ and I met on. Christmas Foundling with Journeymen Theater. Her son, Sean, was in the show. He was little (r) then...wow 3 years passes quickly.
Thank you Karen.
Friday, October 9, 2009
October is Arts Month - Obama says so!
So today Obama declared October National Arts and Humanities month. Which is great. Not sure what it means in the long run but I love that we have a president that would do something like that and on the same day he gets the Nobel Peace Prize and we crash into the moon....but those are other topics.
This blog is for arts!
Here's the link to the full proclamation: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Presidential-Proclamation-National-Arts-and-Humanities-Month-2009/
Here are my favorite quotes:
--- "the power of the arts and humanities to move people has built bridges and enriched lives, bringing individuals and communities together through the resonance of creative expression."
DUDE - he stole our mission! seriously we put that out in the spring....I think Obama's onto us!
--- "The arts and humanities contribute to the vibrancy of our society and the strength of our democracy, and during National Arts and Humanities Month, we recommit ourselves to ensuring all Americans can access and enjoy them"
AGAIN - this is what we are trying to do! only not just for one month... that's our goal! I feel like I should just print this out and hand it to every artist who works with us
---"In neighborhoods and communities across the Nation, the arts and humanities lie at the center of revitalization, inspiring creativity, ideas, and new hope in areas that have gone too long without it."
YES YES YES! Wonder if Obama would be on our board...or maybe the writer who wrote this??
---"Every American deserves an opportunity to study, understand, and contribute to the arts and humanities. This must begin in our schools, where children may have their first and most important exposure to these disciplines. Working on their own masterpieces and finding inspiration in the work of others, young people are opened to new means of expression that sharpen their creative faculties. An education in music, dance, drama, design, and fine art reinforces skills in fields like math and science, and it can help students reach their full potential. In an ever-changing world, we must prepare our students with the knowledge, creative skills, and an ability to innovate so they can compete and succeed on a global stage."
I AM ACTUALLY TEARING UP....this is exactly what I think, feel, believe with my entire being.
Now I ask -- how do we keep going? How do we accomplish this? Wrestled with a lot of questions this past month. Things like are we doing enough? Are we doing the right show? Will we be able to create something they want to watch? Will we be seen in the right light?
And the only thing that keeps coming back to me is that ...we're doing something and quite honestly that's the only way that things can happen.
And that we went to 13 locations and almost 600 people saw Winter's Tale. Many of whom told me that they either had never seen a play, never seen Shakespeare or it's been a long time since they just saw anything.
That's what makes me know that we have to keep going.
That and Obama thinks we should too.
He called.
That's what he said.
Then he had to go accept his award.
This blog is for arts!
Here's the link to the full proclamation: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Presidential-Proclamation-National-Arts-and-Humanities-Month-2009/
Here are my favorite quotes:
--- "the power of the arts and humanities to move people has built bridges and enriched lives, bringing individuals and communities together through the resonance of creative expression."
DUDE - he stole our mission! seriously we put that out in the spring....I think Obama's onto us!
--- "The arts and humanities contribute to the vibrancy of our society and the strength of our democracy, and during National Arts and Humanities Month, we recommit ourselves to ensuring all Americans can access and enjoy them"
AGAIN - this is what we are trying to do! only not just for one month... that's our goal! I feel like I should just print this out and hand it to every artist who works with us
---"In neighborhoods and communities across the Nation, the arts and humanities lie at the center of revitalization, inspiring creativity, ideas, and new hope in areas that have gone too long without it."
YES YES YES! Wonder if Obama would be on our board...or maybe the writer who wrote this??
---"Every American deserves an opportunity to study, understand, and contribute to the arts and humanities. This must begin in our schools, where children may have their first and most important exposure to these disciplines. Working on their own masterpieces and finding inspiration in the work of others, young people are opened to new means of expression that sharpen their creative faculties. An education in music, dance, drama, design, and fine art reinforces skills in fields like math and science, and it can help students reach their full potential. In an ever-changing world, we must prepare our students with the knowledge, creative skills, and an ability to innovate so they can compete and succeed on a global stage."
I AM ACTUALLY TEARING UP....this is exactly what I think, feel, believe with my entire being.
Now I ask -- how do we keep going? How do we accomplish this? Wrestled with a lot of questions this past month. Things like are we doing enough? Are we doing the right show? Will we be able to create something they want to watch? Will we be seen in the right light?
And the only thing that keeps coming back to me is that ...we're doing something and quite honestly that's the only way that things can happen.
And that we went to 13 locations and almost 600 people saw Winter's Tale. Many of whom told me that they either had never seen a play, never seen Shakespeare or it's been a long time since they just saw anything.
That's what makes me know that we have to keep going.
That and Obama thinks we should too.
He called.
That's what he said.
Then he had to go accept his award.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Playing catch up, part 1
Okay so it's been a long time since I wrote...well in this blog...I started another one which was just for Winter's Tale and one day I will import it all in here. But I wanted to do a kind of comprehensive up to date musing on what's been happening.
So...we started touring Winter's Tale on Sept 1 and we end next Wed on Sept 30. It has been one heck of an enlightening, joyful and quick learning process.
Let's start with rehearsals or pick up with rehearsals. JJ and I learned pretty quickly how much *fun* it is to produce a show especially when things do not fall into place. Things like...rehearsal space which falls through and designers who decide they don't want to do it or having to make hard decisions on script cuts the last day.
But the great part is - we know we can handle it AND we were also reminded of what an amazing community we have in DC...need rehearsal space quick...BAM...done! ....need to find lab coats and other random props...BAM...found!....want space to perform for friends and family...BAM...they called us! Just like the magic of Emeril things appeared. Our job was just to not freak out - which I'll openly admit tears flowed more than once - and just put it out there what we needed. And you could not have asked for a better cast to work with. These guys have been amazing from beginning to (almost) end...but I have no doubts it will go fabulously over the next week.
Part 2 next...
So...we started touring Winter's Tale on Sept 1 and we end next Wed on Sept 30. It has been one heck of an enlightening, joyful and quick learning process.
Let's start with rehearsals or pick up with rehearsals. JJ and I learned pretty quickly how much *fun* it is to produce a show especially when things do not fall into place. Things like...rehearsal space which falls through and designers who decide they don't want to do it or having to make hard decisions on script cuts the last day.
But the great part is - we know we can handle it AND we were also reminded of what an amazing community we have in DC...need rehearsal space quick...BAM...done! ....need to find lab coats and other random props...BAM...found!....want space to perform for friends and family...BAM...they called us! Just like the magic of Emeril things appeared. Our job was just to not freak out - which I'll openly admit tears flowed more than once - and just put it out there what we needed. And you could not have asked for a better cast to work with. These guys have been amazing from beginning to (almost) end...but I have no doubts it will go fabulously over the next week.
Part 2 next...
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Random rehearsal quotes
Overheard in today's music rehearsal for Winter's Tale:
"This is going to be the best ever"
"They are going to hear this and say "WOW" that just happened"
"This sounds awesome!!"
"MARACAS! "
"This is going to be the best ever"
"They are going to hear this and say "WOW" that just happened"
"This sounds awesome!!"
"MARACAS! "
Friday, August 14, 2009
I forgot the Oh Boy Part!
Yeah...I meant to also share the wonderful blessings this week:
1. Two weeks of rehearsal...almost down. Run through of the full show TOMORROW.
2. The actors are wonderful. Really. And I am not biased. Promise. I woud tell you.
3. We have almost filled our entire bookings calendar! Ahhh!
4. Including......a few public performances at the Bethesda Theatre! Just met with them today and they are wonderful people. I wanted to cry right there in their office. But I didn't - that might have freaked them out. And I do not want to freak nice people out.
Visit their site. See shows. http://www.bethesdatheatre.com/
5. AND we have found rehearsal space! The super duper nice folks at Source/Flashpoint have come through with last minute rehearsal space. With that I actually did burst into tears...which was fine because it was just me and my computer. And she doesn't tattle. And you should totally support them http://www.sourcedc.org/ as they are a huge supporter of a variety of arts organizations in the District.
We need more people like these two. I am incredibly grateful for them both.
And our lawyers - who I haven't even talked about yet. They started this whole weeping chain of events. We couldn't move forward, apply for more money....without them. They believe. Theya re awesome women.
So there are happy things too which make me feel like this:
Oh Boy! and Oy!
From Becky.
We just about to close the second week of rehearsals and this week has been a roller coaster to say the least. I typed in the word CRAZY into the Google Image world just to see if I could find a picture to express the start of my week and interestingly enough these were among the top three:
The more I ponder, the more I think - wow! it does actually represent how I was feeling....a mixture between a goggles at the ready, stance set to jump when needed, foreigner to ways of running a company....coupled with a thumbs up, nothing possibly could go wrong now look in my eyes except that I might be lying to ya...finished off with a side of...seriously if anything else comes up I might just say ta ta to it all kinda charm.
Nice, huh? Needless to say, I started off the week hyperventalating... because it seemed the list of things needing to be done and worry about was growing.
Between my personal life - with my dear friends moving out and trying to find 4 new roommates to everything in the world that goes with trying to end and begin a new household.
My work life - We're just about to start a new season over at the J and well in case you haven't noticed people are being careful with money. Or at least they say they are...which really means that things like arts and fun are the first to go. So, the whole let's buy in advance rule is going out the window. So, we need to find new ways and grow patience beans that remind us...if you build it, they will come. Our season is pretty amazing - I would buy tickets in advance but luckily I don't have to since I have the inside track. But you should.
My school life -- Right. I graduated. But it's not over. I still have a GIGANTIC test to take which I said I would study for in August. It's August 14th...yeah, don't think that's happening. And I owe them a first aid class.
My other personal life -- involving trying to remember that we are more than a company and that there are times we need to have conversations that don't revolve around WS. That he's a good movie date. And that we have friends. We do, I remember you....I think about you. I miss them. And my family. My family. Surguries. Weddings. Babies. Work. Golf. Jets. Trips. Miss them too.
And finally but generally it's first so I won't feel bad ....Wandering Souls. I left RG a voicemail this week saying - Running a company is hard. And it is. It's fun, don't get me wrong. And I think we have a relatively easy company since most people don't object to what we do and want to help in fact. But there's a lot of things you can plan for. And you think you have covered it all and...oh, oh no...you didn't. Or you are finally on track and you pour a tall glass of wine...sit down to watch some Housewives of Atlanta (yeah, home!) and then you check your email (which you should probably never do when you're trying to relax or since you have done nothing but be on a computer - but I'm addicted. WHat???)
Anyway...you check the email and there's something you never thought of.
Life, huh? It's a doozy. I thought of something else...but my mom might read this. Hi mom!
So you, well I...do some sort of maniac dance of joy - if it's good - or I tear around like Animal from SS for a few minutes. And then you remember to take a deep breathe (my mantra these days) and realize that if you can keep your eyes on what you are trying to do and your belief that someone has your back....none of it matters and ALL will be well.
And you realize at least you got your heartrate up for a few minutes which is good since you keep promising yourself that you'll get back in shape.
And you pick the glass up. Take off the mute button and try to figure out just why these two classy (used so ginigerly) ladies are pulling each others hair on the street making Atl look bad. And you think - at least I am not them.
Show related - no confirmed rehearsal space for the last 2 weeks of scheduled rehearsal; the venues we're doing this for was slow on the uptake for booking shows; no public performance space;
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
We've started rehearsals...eeeek
I can't believe that we've started.
I can't believe that I haven't written in a long time.
I can't believe how much time and energy it takes to start a company.
I can't believe how much I like working with my co-founder and how much I am learning...
I can't believe how right this feels.
So to catch the waiting blogosphere...our adoring public... up on goings ons...let me give a rundown of the last few months.
We stayed up all night to finish writing our first grant. Kinda felt like I was back in college and had a term paper due at 9 am. Finished late late late. Got up early early early to run it over to the DC gov office. We celebrated turning our first grant in. It felt good! Great! Amazing!
We then waited. Then waited some more. And more. And with each wait our belief that we would actually receive the grant fell. As the date passed when they were supposed to let the receipents know. And that was it.
About 2 weeks later I called in sick to work....I was sick. But then the doorbell rang.
Certified mail. No idea what it was.
I signed. I chatted with Mr Halls the mailman. I went back in.
I opened the mail and then scared my poor cat half to death....because the scream that came out of me was over the top to say the least. I screamed, danced, jumped around, cried, laughed....my sickness was healed!
We got the grant! And not just some portion. The ENTIRE amount we asked for! And they never, to our knowledge, had given this much to one company. I called JJ and screamed...then my mom...then my dad....
It was a good day. We're real. We have funds to pay our artists. We're real. We have to make it happen now. We're real.
Sigh...and this was supposed to be about rehearsals.
Next post. Maybe in a minute.
But first I can say that we are partially funded by the DC Commission of Arts and Humanities.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
I can't believe that I haven't written in a long time.
I can't believe how much time and energy it takes to start a company.
I can't believe how much I like working with my co-founder and how much I am learning...
I can't believe how right this feels.
So to catch the waiting blogosphere...our adoring public... up on goings ons...let me give a rundown of the last few months.
We stayed up all night to finish writing our first grant. Kinda felt like I was back in college and had a term paper due at 9 am. Finished late late late. Got up early early early to run it over to the DC gov office. We celebrated turning our first grant in. It felt good! Great! Amazing!
We then waited. Then waited some more. And more. And with each wait our belief that we would actually receive the grant fell. As the date passed when they were supposed to let the receipents know. And that was it.
About 2 weeks later I called in sick to work....I was sick. But then the doorbell rang.
Certified mail. No idea what it was.
I signed. I chatted with Mr Halls the mailman. I went back in.
I opened the mail and then scared my poor cat half to death....because the scream that came out of me was over the top to say the least. I screamed, danced, jumped around, cried, laughed....my sickness was healed!
We got the grant! And not just some portion. The ENTIRE amount we asked for! And they never, to our knowledge, had given this much to one company. I called JJ and screamed...then my mom...then my dad....
It was a good day. We're real. We have funds to pay our artists. We're real. We have to make it happen now. We're real.
Sigh...and this was supposed to be about rehearsals.
Next post. Maybe in a minute.
But first I can say that we are partially funded by the DC Commission of Arts and Humanities.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wandering This Week 6.18.09
From Becky:
Hi all! So we've been quiet on the blog but definitely busy behind the scenes. First I have to say how excited I am about the number of hands who have volunteered to help us out. We have filled some very vital roles with some awesome peeps and I look forward to being able to hand a few cares off. Of course, if you're wondering, we do have more things to hand over -- if you're interested :) Email me: becky@wanderingsouls.org
Beyond that here's what we're trying to do now:
JJ is desperately trying to find audition and rehearsal space. We need a spcae to hold auditions on Monday the 29th of June. And rehearsals are set to begin in August. (Evenings and weekends) If you know of any place that might work....email JJ jj@wanderingsouls.org.
We will follow up on any suggestions!
I am in the process of booking the tour. EEEEkkk.. This means I am gathering names and addresses and sending the unfinished offer of the product out into the world. It's thrilling and scary at the same time. But we'll see how responses are soon. If you know of any place please email me. (See above)
Also I am grant writing...something I don't know if I am doing right but I am applying all over the place. Taking that chance and jumping. Who knows.
Oh and I seem to be having lots of meetings...all very wonderful ones of people who want to help or work with us and it's kinda neat. But sometimes I will admit....I know I am supposed to be the one who should feel confident in it all and I try but inside I am thinking -- I don't know what I am doing. I am just trying here to figure it all out and not trip on the way.
So if I am meeting with you and read this....there's an inside tip to me.
Ah I also wanted to start sharing info on people who inspire me and the first is Ten Thousand Things Theatre http://www.tenthousandthings.org/. I have never seen them perform (but secretly I am dying to work with them!) but I have talked with the AD and I have read a lot about them and if our company had a big sister that we're looking up to it would be them. So check them out.
That's it from me. For now. Thank you.
Hi all! So we've been quiet on the blog but definitely busy behind the scenes. First I have to say how excited I am about the number of hands who have volunteered to help us out. We have filled some very vital roles with some awesome peeps and I look forward to being able to hand a few cares off. Of course, if you're wondering, we do have more things to hand over -- if you're interested :) Email me: becky@wanderingsouls.org
Beyond that here's what we're trying to do now:
JJ is desperately trying to find audition and rehearsal space. We need a spcae to hold auditions on Monday the 29th of June. And rehearsals are set to begin in August. (Evenings and weekends) If you know of any place that might work....email JJ jj@wanderingsouls.org.
We will follow up on any suggestions!
I am in the process of booking the tour. EEEEkkk.. This means I am gathering names and addresses and sending the unfinished offer of the product out into the world. It's thrilling and scary at the same time. But we'll see how responses are soon. If you know of any place please email me. (See above)
Also I am grant writing...something I don't know if I am doing right but I am applying all over the place. Taking that chance and jumping. Who knows.
Oh and I seem to be having lots of meetings...all very wonderful ones of people who want to help or work with us and it's kinda neat. But sometimes I will admit....I know I am supposed to be the one who should feel confident in it all and I try but inside I am thinking -- I don't know what I am doing. I am just trying here to figure it all out and not trip on the way.
So if I am meeting with you and read this....there's an inside tip to me.
Ah I also wanted to start sharing info on people who inspire me and the first is Ten Thousand Things Theatre http://www.tenthousandthings.org/. I have never seen them perform (but secretly I am dying to work with them!) but I have talked with the AD and I have read a lot about them and if our company had a big sister that we're looking up to it would be them. So check them out.
That's it from me. For now. Thank you.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
JJ's Trip to England!
On my recent trip to England I got to visit The Globe, the foundations of The Rose (where many of Marlowe’s plays and Shakespeare’s early work was first performed) and Stratford-upon-Avon! The trip has definitely re-inspired me with a tenacity for learning as much as I can about Shakespeare, and Theatre in general.
What an incredible feeling, standing in the room where Shakespeare (almost certainly) was born, took his first breath and let out his first cry! Or standing within the foundations of The Rose Theatre (built in 1587) and picturing the first performances of Christopher Marlowe’s Tambrulaine, Edward II and Doctor Faustus; and then picturing Will watching, taking notes, and being inspired to write his next play.
I had the chance to see quite a bit of southern England (London, Cambridge, Stratford, Saffron-Walden, and Wells-upon-sea), and I was most struck with the beauty of the countryside! It’s so incredibly picturesque; no wonder it’s the inspiration of great writers, scientists and philosophers. The architecture and bustling streets of London, the rolling hills of the countryside with fields of sheep and cattle and the majesty of huge Country Estates. Luckily, the weather during my trip was absolutely incredible: only one day was partially rainy.
And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my wonderful hosts, Mike & Renee Genetti. They took time out of their (already) busy schedules to drive me all over southern England, show me the sights, inspire me with their enthusiasm and insight for the places we visited and make sure I had everything I needed. We had a fantastic time catching up, telling stories about college and seeing the sights! As Bill once said, “Thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks… ” to Mike & Renee.
What an incredible feeling, standing in the room where Shakespeare (almost certainly) was born, took his first breath and let out his first cry! Or standing within the foundations of The Rose Theatre (built in 1587) and picturing the first performances of Christopher Marlowe’s Tambrulaine, Edward II and Doctor Faustus; and then picturing Will watching, taking notes, and being inspired to write his next play.
I had the chance to see quite a bit of southern England (London, Cambridge, Stratford, Saffron-Walden, and Wells-upon-sea), and I was most struck with the beauty of the countryside! It’s so incredibly picturesque; no wonder it’s the inspiration of great writers, scientists and philosophers. The architecture and bustling streets of London, the rolling hills of the countryside with fields of sheep and cattle and the majesty of huge Country Estates. Luckily, the weather during my trip was absolutely incredible: only one day was partially rainy.
And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my wonderful hosts, Mike & Renee Genetti. They took time out of their (already) busy schedules to drive me all over southern England, show me the sights, inspire me with their enthusiasm and insight for the places we visited and make sure I had everything I needed. We had a fantastic time catching up, telling stories about college and seeing the sights! As Bill once said, “Thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks… ” to Mike & Renee.
What can you do without sending money?
A great number of people have written back or stopped me on the street to say that they totally love and support our mission but have no money.
And I want to say publicly what I wish I had included in the email....if you can donate money and/or loads of time that's a wonderful thing.....but if you can't do either, is it possible that you could do something like:
- Become a fan on Facebook
- Could you go one step further on Facebook and put a link in your status?
- Could you send an email to 10 friends just letting them know about us....and direct them to the website? http://www.wanderingsouls.org/
- Could you mention us over coffee?
- Would you come eat and drink with us on July 4th?
- Can you add us as a link on you Blog, Website, twitter, what have you?
- Can you join our mailing list (You can enter your email on the homepage)?
- Can you go one step further and forward our emails about the shows?
- Can you come see a public performance?
- Will you send us links of things you think we should know about?
Those are a few things I can think of that would be AMAZING!
You never know who you will connect us with just by doing one of those things....
luv and hugs - B
And I want to say publicly what I wish I had included in the email....if you can donate money and/or loads of time that's a wonderful thing.....but if you can't do either, is it possible that you could do something like:
- Become a fan on Facebook
- Could you go one step further on Facebook and put a link in your status?
- Could you send an email to 10 friends just letting them know about us....and direct them to the website? http://www.wanderingsouls.org/
- Could you mention us over coffee?
- Would you come eat and drink with us on July 4th?
- Can you add us as a link on you Blog, Website, twitter, what have you?
- Can you join our mailing list (You can enter your email on the homepage)?
- Can you go one step further and forward our emails about the shows?
- Can you come see a public performance?
- Will you send us links of things you think we should know about?
Those are a few things I can think of that would be AMAZING!
You never know who you will connect us with just by doing one of those things....
luv and hugs - B
Monday, June 8, 2009
Changed servers so now it's really a blog...
Now all I have to do is post!
So it's been almost a month (?) since we sent out our initial email letting the world know we exist and can I just say that the weeks that followed have been a whirlwind!
Outside of Wandering Souls for a minute...JJ, co-founder, moved to Baltimore for 2 months to do a show: Hamlet at Baltimore Shakespeare Festival and I have started rehearsals for my own: Bare Breasted Women Sword Fighting with dog and pony dc . So along with life in general we have been a little busier than usual.
Which bring me back to the hustle and bustle of Wandering Souls (henceforth WS) biz. It's a lot. I won't lie. I thought I had written out the ultimate list of "To-Do's" prior to the email...but since then there's more. One that I left out...um replying to the email responses....yeah, so that's taken a while. If you are one of those who had a delayed response - please accept my apologies.
Also trying to work out the donation thing. I mean they are coming in (THANK YOU!!) but what did I not do - right, set up a bank account. Ha! And there are some things that I need prior to doing that...so we're working on it.
But I also have to jump up and down and say -- OH WOW! the responses and the hands coming on board...it's amazing. I hoped for some but never in a million years the amount of support and good wishes that we have recieved. I also have to admit that there was a good week there where JJ and I would send each other updates with how many hits we had on the website. Sometimes by the hour. It was a little obsessive but I still feel like it's Christmas morning when I check in to see where we are at.
So keep the emails coming.
Thanks!
So it's been almost a month (?) since we sent out our initial email letting the world know we exist and can I just say that the weeks that followed have been a whirlwind!
Outside of Wandering Souls for a minute...JJ, co-founder, moved to Baltimore for 2 months to do a show: Hamlet at Baltimore Shakespeare Festival and I have started rehearsals for my own: Bare Breasted Women Sword Fighting with dog and pony dc . So along with life in general we have been a little busier than usual.
Which bring me back to the hustle and bustle of Wandering Souls (henceforth WS) biz. It's a lot. I won't lie. I thought I had written out the ultimate list of "To-Do's" prior to the email...but since then there's more. One that I left out...um replying to the email responses....yeah, so that's taken a while. If you are one of those who had a delayed response - please accept my apologies.
Also trying to work out the donation thing. I mean they are coming in (THANK YOU!!) but what did I not do - right, set up a bank account. Ha! And there are some things that I need prior to doing that...so we're working on it.
But I also have to jump up and down and say -- OH WOW! the responses and the hands coming on board...it's amazing. I hoped for some but never in a million years the amount of support and good wishes that we have recieved. I also have to admit that there was a good week there where JJ and I would send each other updates with how many hits we had on the website. Sometimes by the hour. It was a little obsessive but I still feel like it's Christmas morning when I check in to see where we are at.
So keep the emails coming.
Thanks!
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