RAT: PA: The First Los Angeles '99 -99 Theater Fesitval

[Liam61@aol.com]

> 
>  The First Los Angeles Theater Festival 99 - in 1999 (for Equity Waiver 
> 99 Seat Theaters) is scheduled to take place June 5 through 13, 1999, all 
> over the Los Angeles Basin and both northern valleys.  Presently, 35
theaters 
> are registered to participate. 
>  
>  The first Festival weekend, June 5 and 6, shows will be presented from noon
> to 6 pm, and during that week, from 7 till 11 pm, and the concluding
weekend, 
> June 12 and 13, again from noon to 6pm.  These festival shows in no way will
> interfere with the normal night fare of participating host theaters.  For 
> those who run Sunday matinees, they will simply not schedule events for that
> afternoon, or have to option to schedule festival shows for that evening.
>  
>  Cost to Host Theaters is zero.  Expenses incurred by Host Theaters will be 
> paid for by Expo pass booklets sold, or by Revervation booklets sold.  More 
> on this later.
>  
>  This festival is open to all groups.  Any kind of theater piece can be 
> presented - edge, alternative, performance, kitchen sink, anything in
between 
> by groups who have their own spaces or those who do not.  The only 
> restriction is that the shows have simple production needs for quick load in
> and out.  Simply bring your passion and professionalism to the public.
>  
>  This completely open Fesitval event is meant  to display the unity, 
> diversity, and vitality of theater throughout Los Angeles over nine days
this 
> June, 1999.
>  
>  Participation is possible two ways: as a Host, as Performers (Individuals
or 
> Groups.)
>  
>  The Host is a theater of 99 seats or less that offers its space for its own
> shows and for others to present their works. Festival shows are scheduled 
> AROUND NORMAL PROGRAMMING.  Or around classes.  The choice when to 
> participate is decided by each Host Theater.   (See Below)  The small 
> expenses incurred - lights, etc. - will be recouped through two methods - 
> reverved seating booklets, and Summer Expo booklets sold to the public BY 
> HOST THEATERS, who keep a percentage of the money for providing the space
and 
> for costs.  This can add up to several hundred dollars, depending upon sales
> of booklets.
>  
>  Performing Artists not affiliated with Host groups, register with the 
> Festival Organizers for placement in Host Theaters - or may work out which 
> venue THEY PREFER and notify the Organizers of that acceptance by the Host 
> Theater and they will be scheduled so.
>  
>   Shows are scheduled in from noon to 6pm on weekend days, at one and one 
> half hour intervals, giving fifteen minute turn around for incoming and 
> outgoing shows.  So most shows need be 50 minutes.  But - if a group prefers
> to present a full-length play, they simply book in to a host theater for two
> time slows, which gives them a three hour load and performance window.  For 
> those who would rather present during the week, or host during the week, 
> simply book that in.  If a group or host wants to participate only the first
> weekend, or only during the week, or only the second weekend, or only Sunday
> and Monday - WHATEVER - simply book that in with the festival organizers and
> through a Host theater.  YOU decide on what level, and when, YOU want to 
> present performances for the public.
>  
>  Cost to Host Venues is completely recoupable and probably a decent profit -
> BESIDES the public visibility this affords the theater with current and new 
> patrons.
>  
>  Cost to performers if free.
>  
>  Cost to the public is free.  Those who want reserve seating at Host venues,
> will purchase a $10 booklet for all nine days, guaranteeing them seating at 
> shows they want to attend providing they reserve, and show up at the door at
> least ten mintues before the door.  This helps greatly when people are 
> traveling distances, not simply attending their usual venue.  Half of this 
> money for booklets goes to the participating Host theaters to cover some 
> costs of operation.
>  
>  Flyers and posters will be provided by the LA Fest. 99 organizers.
>  
>  To recap - no charge to performers, no charge to the public, no
interference 
> with Host Theaters regular programming, artists choose FOR THEMSELVES what 
> and when they want to perform, and perhaps, where.
>  
>  This festival is citywide, and that is the press and patron coverage it
will 
> be getting - throughout Los Angeles Basin and both northern valleys.
>  
>  All Performing Artists are welcome to participate from any where in the 
> country - or the world.
>  
>  Deadline for Theaters to register with the Festival Organizers as Hosts is 
> April 10th.
>  
>  Deadline for performers to register with the Festival Organizers is April 
> 20th.
>  
>  To register, or for further detail information:
>  
>  Contact:
>  Edmund Gaynes,  818 762 4980
>                     Fax - 818 762 3794
>      e-mail - egaynes@pacbell.net
>  
>  Or Contact (after 4pm):
>  Ken Tesoriere,  818 753 9350
>      e-mail - Liam61@aol.com
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