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Ellene

August 1, 2008

Howdy!
Not sure if the recipient of this e-mail is one of the folks I met last night at "21A"......here's some info on "A Peaceable Lane".
Novel written in '50's - published by Simon and Schuster copyright 1960. Takes place in White Plains, N.Y.
Two men collaborated on musical but didn't finish at that time. One of those men lived in Stamford, Ct. then and was instrumental in helping Jackie Robinson (yes - THAT Jackie Robinson) and his wife secure housing in Stamford.
Short story - that is the partner who recently finished musical.
Let me know if you have an interest - happy to help.
Ellene
P.S. Friend and I thought "21A" was fine production.

Jack Gabel

April 4, 2008

Mary Ann Albright, Columbian staff writer:

We studied your Arts Equity article, http://www.columbian.com/lifeHome/lifeHomeNews/2008/02/02252008_Curtain-fall
s-on-Arts-Equity.cfm Equity.cfm which curiously cites only the Paula Vogel play — avoiding any mention of Albee, O'Niel, Ionescu, etc. (major classics). Moreover, the comment by Val Ogden of Vancouver, chairwoman of the Southwest Washington Center for the Arts board, left us dumbfounded.

If arts community leaders in Vancouver, which we feel has a genuinely charming old downtown — prime location for an arts quarter — feel the only way to "succeed" requires frightful, knee-jerk, self-censorship, then Vancouver's fine and performing arts future simply isn't.

Nobody with serious artistic sensibilities acknowledges kitsch as
art. And theatre by nature, that avoids real humanity, as explored from all angles, is generally kitsch. Do you think that's what Vancouver wants?

Please indulge this subjective observation, for what it's worth: in
the same week we took in Main Street's last play, "Exit the King," we also saw "The Clean House," staged by Artists Repertory
Theater in Portland. The Arts Equity production was both
professionally and artistically a cut above.

I can only guess at the answer to this: are any other theaters in
Vancouver mounting plays with full professional casts, i.e. paid
actors? If the Southwest Washington Center for the Arts is serious about achieving a genuinely professional level in planing a multi-purpose arts center, it should certainly find a way to make a home for Arts Equity, not just build a bigger playpen for resident amateurs.

Unfortunately the many Vancouver residents, who somehow view
themselves as art aficionados, yet never took in an Arts Equity show, really don't know what they're on the verge of losing. One can only hope some will realize and make a serious move to help Llew and Helene pick up the pieces and keep them in play in Vancouver before they pack up and leave for good. That would be a major loss.

Agnieszka Laska - Artistic Director
Jack Gabel - Technical Director
Agnieszka Laska Dancers

http://www.A-Laska.com
503.715.1866

Donna Quesnell

November 28, 2007

The Production of BLOOD BROTHERS, A Must See...

It is my hope that our public will take the opportunity to attend Art Equity’s latest and masterful drama offering, Blood Brothers by Wily Russel. The intimacy of the performance space enables the audience to be “one” with this powerful, but tender drama, in which poverty is emphasized as the underlying cause of depression, broken relationships and crime.

Llewellyn J. Rhoe’s casting is superb! Sandy MacKenzie, a professional stage, movie, and television actor, featured in the Life section of the Nov. 26th Columbian, is masterful both in song and as the narrator. We are delighted to hear that Sandy is looking forward to continued roles with Arts Equity.)

Pianist/stylist/actor, Kevin McElrath brilliantly interacts with keyboard, lines and lyrics throughout the performance. Sarah McGregor beautifully portrays her role as the impoverished and overwhelmed mother, Mrs. Johnstone, who in part manages her trials, by fantasizing, as she sings, “As I go Dancing,” the musical theme.

Athena McElrath, portraying Mrs. Lyons, gives a top-notch performance as an angry and frustrated woman, a contrast to her calm and cool husband, played by John Rowe.

Joey LeBard, and Dusty Richards play the roles of the Blood Brothers, Eddie and Mickey, whose ages range from seven through the teens, remarkably!

This is a “must see” production for you -- and a memorable gift of art for a friend or family member this season.

The 8PM performances run through Dec. 16, Thursday.- Sunday evenings. The box office number is (360) 695-3770.

Donna Quesnell
4419 NE 62nd Ave.
Vancouver,WA

Linda Mabry

November 24, 2007

Thank you for helping me with a calendar conflict. I am mailing to you my March 16 tickets to the Gogol play to exchange for March 30 tickets, please. Please mail the new tickets to me, as I plan to give one as a Christmas gift.

I have really enjoyed all the performances I've seen -- Ice Fishing, Picasso at Lapin Agile, and Blood Brothers -- and am looking forward to joining you again soon. Thanks for bringing high-quality theatre to Vancouver!

Harry & Diane McAlister

November 23, 2007

Harry and I would like to purchase tickets for the evening of December 1st ... $15 tickets, please. Can't see how to do this 'on line', however. Thanks, Diane

Mike Kunkel

November 18, 2007

Llew and Helene,
Enjoyed my first show last night (Nov 17th)"Blood Brothers" at you fine establishment. Everything was top notch. I was a little disappointed when I left however and discovered that I had acquired a $20.00 parking ticket. I was in such a hurry to get into the theatre that I had no idea that I was suppose to pay for the spot along the side of your building. A suggestion would be for the ticket office to confirm with each patron whether or not they paid for their parking if they happened to park along side the building. I know it is my responsibility to read but I did not notice the sign.
I will however return again for future shows and look forward to many more enjoyable performances. I now know that I must pay to park. Hope this can help out others who might have had the same experience if they had not read this.
Mike & Diane Kunkel

Victoria

November 16, 2007

Did my spouse remember to tell you I can usher tonight, tomorrow and sunday, and next weekend as well?

Lisa Harker

November 15, 2007

HI! I am so sorry I haven't been to your theater yet! A friend and I plan on attending the Dec 16th show. I can't wait to see you!

Betty

November 13, 2007

Are your only matinees for Blood Brothers on Sunday 11/18 and Dec. 16th?
Do you have 6 tickets available for the 12/16 performance ( red if available)
Would you prefer I call the box office to order?
Thanks

B. Hendershott

November 12, 2007

There were five of us attending the 2nd night performance of Blood Brothers - we brought grandparents and all of us had a remarkably affecting time.

We were a little self-conscious as it's a very intimate venue, but that quickly was overcome by the fine and earnest performances.

Blood Brothers is a highly accessible tragedy, with some moving and melancholy music. Three of us saw a performance in London, and we really preferred the production by Arts Equity, carried very nicely by a single pianist and amplified actors.

We also really liked the cast, and found them all really appealing. Best of luck with your Theatre in the future, and thank you for the greatly enjoyable evening!

Diana Barrows

November 10, 2007

Wrote a review for City Search.com Had to spell Blood Brother with zerros, ie: Bl00d Brother to get past the filters, as the word Blood gets you bounced... but maybe this will help get some Buz going.

http://portland.citysearch.com/review/45409424

Aretta Baumgartner

November 2, 2007

My colleague, Regina Pugh, and I were thrilled to discover your theater and meet Lew while we were in Vancouver for a conference a couple of weeks ago. We look forward to following the success of our long-distance "kindred spirits" and hope for ways to collaborate! Take care! www.performancegallery.org (Cincinnati, OH)

Edmund Sagot

October 23, 2007

"It's not talent that produces theatre. It's a monstrous hunger."

Yoshio Wada, Director, Rakutendan Theatre, Tokyo

gregory

August 5, 2007

saw picasso last night(sat-aug4)
great show!
thanks for a great night!!!

-g

Shirley Clark

July 20, 2007

Please let me know if Picasso at Lapin Angile extends...I have to be in town for business in mid-August and would love to catch it...I'll probably have to miss it if it closes on the 11th...Please...LET ME KNOW!!!

Dave Paull

July 12, 2007

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Hank Weber

June 22, 2007

Lapin Agile first visit to your theater and loved it. Will tell my Gallery 21 cohort to see it. Please put me on your e mailing list.

Richard Testut

June 18, 2007

Enjoyed Picasso at the Lapin Agile.....send future news letters

Julie Arenz

May 23, 2007

Hello!
If I can get a group of 10 gals from iQ Credit Union to come in (Red Seating Section)for the Wine night, what dates would be open for the Picasso show? What would our cost be? Thanks so much. Julie

Cynthia

April 11, 2007

Can I order tickets online, or do I need to make a phone call?

James Manuele

March 30, 2007

Hi, this message is for llew Rhoe.
Llew you have spoken me about the Portland Guitar Duo performing there at the threatre
we would love to. Please lets get together and discuss the arrangements. Portlandguitarduo.com
Thank you James

Melinda Pittman

March 12, 2007

Hey Lew! Gosh you all are going great guns! Congratulations! So, we're opening WONDERBROADS on April 13 for a month or so... would you like to talk about hosting WB at Arts Equity on Friday and Saturday May 4 and 5? We have a conflict with our Portland space that night and thought this might be our opportunity to connect with you... glad to read about dinner theatre options maybe that might work too. Please give me a call when you can- 503-288-5181. Thanks Lew! Continue to break legs!
Satirically Yours,
Melinda

Jennifer Gaddy: Ticket Turtle

March 9, 2007

Would love to work with you.

Grow with Ticket Turtle!

http://www.ticketturtle.com/website/home.html

Best to you,

Jennifer
503-333-8444

Bennett Hardeman

February 26, 2007

Hi,
I was just wondering where auditions for the next play is? Can you please give me the address for the place for auditions. I heard it was somewhere in Vancouver, please get back to me as soon as you can, at the latest 6:30 Pm, if you wouldn't mind, thanks,
-Bennett Hardeman

Sarah Quinn

February 3, 2007

I attended the performance of Hot & Throbbing Friday night. While it was an extremely difficult play to watch I found myself totally absorped for an hour and a half in the characters and the scene. I moved from repulsion of the characters to sympathy to impatience to sympathy and back again.

The acting was so good, so strong. I was highly impressed with the talent and caliber of the cast. I commend Arts Equity Theater Group for putting on this kind of theater and giving a choice to those of us who want to be challenged as well as entertained. Kudos to your theater group and the actors.

Damian

February 2, 2007

I would like to know if you have acting classes I'm real want to get into acting. If you do please email with the information Thank you

Ken Salaman

December 6, 2006

Your website wont let me add myself to your newsletter list..it's asking "Are you sure that's your full email address? It doesn't look right." Let me know what the issue is, please. Herrinbone is AWESOME!!!!

Marcella Laasch

December 5, 2006

Very interested in upcoming auditions. Thanks.

Mallory Boswell

December 5, 2006

Applause for a play

Recently, Arts Equity Theatre Company invited theatre students from Fort Vancouver High School to attend their performance of "Herringbone." Approximately 30 of my fellow students were invited to this production, and I feel that this generosity deserves recognition.

"Herringbone" is about a small boy named George who becomes possessed by a small man named Lou. All characters are played by the fabulously talented Taylor Askman. This man is amazing in every aspect of the word and with that talent he brings to life every character.

The play is set during the Depression and tells about George and his poverty-stricken family. His family learns that child stars are becoming big in Hollywood and they see George as a ticket out of the slums.

Taylor Askman plays every character by Thumbs Dubois, his trusty piano player. Taylor has an undisputed talent that brings each character to life. He brings individuality to each character.

The play was no doubt one of the best I had ever seen in my life. It has brought my love for the performing arts, especially acting, into a new light.

I hope that I can one day impact others the way Taylor and "Herringbone" have done for me. Mallory Boswell, Fort Vancouver High School.

Joy Overstreet

December 4, 2006

Llew - I had an email exchange with Elisa Wms at the newspaper and she said they'd covered you a lot - including a big spread the first time Herringbone ran... so they would probably not be back for the re-run given their other priorities...

Mary Robinson

November 23, 2006

Address? Address? Address? What is the address of the theatre? If it is on this webside OR on the Arts Equity "Herringbone" postcard, it isn't obvious. Please, what is the theatre address? Thanks, Mary

Jordan Mui

November 21, 2006

I would like to know if you guys hold auditions. I am currently studying acting in Portland.

regina kaiser

November 9, 2006

i would like to receive your newletter. thanks

Nancy Baker

October 17, 2006

All of my tickets have somehow been lost. I know we have seats for Thursday 10/19 but am not sure what other dates we have purchased. Is there a way these tickets could be replaced and held at the ticket office. I'm sure they just got discarded by accident.

Dave Paull

October 10, 2006

I'm a radio news reporter looking for a comp ticket to your show...do you give comps to members of the news media? I'm hearing good things about The Birthday Party. Have you any openings this Thursday 10/12?

Thanks for you consideration.

Dave Paull
97.1 KTRO News
503.513.6397

Gretchen O'Halloran

September 23, 2006

Llew, cast, crew! THE BIRTHDAY PARTY was true Pinter with the spectrum of characters either in denial or rocking the "power" keg. Beautiful job and meaningful for today.

Joanne Fitzwilson & Nick Jatos

September 6, 2006

Hi Llew & Helene,
We loved Herringbone and are going to have fun with the Birthday Party, too. At Betsy & Terry's condo the four of us are having a Birthday Party for Stanley before the play on Oct. 7th. We'll even have a drum cake!
We really enjoyed meeting with Taylor at The Tiger's Garden after watching herringbone. Great idea!
Joanne

Lyle Tucker

August 28, 2006

HERRINGBONE was absolutely FABULOUS. Taylor was amazing. Now that I am aware of your theatre, I'll keep an eye on what's happening there.

Dennis J. Sparks

August 4, 2006

Many thanks for the tickets for Karen and I. Really enjoyed the show. The cast was exceptional--everyone of them!
Was going to attach my theatre resume but doesn't seem to be a place for it. Get back to me if you'd like a copy of it or let me know when you might be down at Tiger's Garden and I'll bring one with me.
Best of luck on your theatre space--loved it!
--Dennis

Gretchen O'Halloran

July 23, 2006

HERRINGBONE is a masterpiece. Llew's intelligent direction keeps the piece "real" rather than resorting to characatures. Each character is well defined and studied. Beautiful job, Taylor: A true feat of strength and ingenuity. Kevin McElrath was superb as well. I loved the whimsical nature of the costume and hair (Diego's and Carrie White). Thanks so much to Helene/staff (John Bangs) and all their hard work for a great opening night.

Gretchen O'Halloran

July 2, 2006

Michael and I have purchased season tickets for this very impressive new season. We were amazed by the performance of Taylor Askman in Connor Kerns play "Zaney". His timing, ferocious energy, and sheer talent propel him into another dimension. Llew's direction of steadfast "physicality" kept the audience engaged. I'm looking forward to "Herringbone" and another "Taylor" performance. We are very proud to have a theatre of this calibre here in Vancouver. Michael and Gretchen O'Halloran

Win Goodbody

June 30, 2006

Hi,

I see you are doing a Eugene O'Neill play next season.

I wanted to mention, in case you are not aware of it, that there is a web site that maintains a current listing of all O'Neill performances on anywhere in the US. I have found this a great way to keep track of performances anywhere nearby.

I think all you need to do is email them and they will list your show, if you are interested.

http://www.eoneill.com/guide/guide_06.htm

Joanne and Nick

June 5, 2006

Hi
We definitely plan to purchase Season Tickets for the coming season. It's just been very busy and haven't had time to decide the dates. Last year it seems we had to change the Opening Night tickets several times. This past season we didn't get a chance to meet with the actors afterwards. Does that happen after Opening Nights or would it be better for us to reserve nights midway for each production?
Thanks,
Joanne

Ellen Chamberlin

May 19, 2006

I'd like two season tickets for the opening weekend, probably Saturday night for 2006-07. Ellen

NANCY WELLMAN

April 14, 2006

Congratulations Llew! You have a real winner here. I know I certainly enjoyed it.

marc steele

April 9, 2006

Please add me to your e-mails. Do you also e-mail audition notices?
Marc

Amy Thompson

January 22, 2006

I just saw The Ice Fishing Play on Saturday, I liked it. I actually would like to be involved in future productions. I was just wondering if you had any auditions coming up.

Joanne Fitzwilson & Nick Jatos

January 20, 2006

We really enjoyed the Ice Fishing Play!
Please add us to your emails.
So, "what do you know for sure?"
Thanks,
Joanne

Robert Bellamy

January 8, 2006

Hello.

I am a theatre artist who has recently relocated to the area from NYC. I am very interested by you company's mission and would love to know the process for submitting works to be produced by Arts Equity.

I look forward you your reply.

Bob Bellamy
Azzizz Theatre
w3.gorge.net/azzizz
503-880-5542