Podcasts, One Act Factor, and Cat Ladies, oh my!

February 20, 2012 – 3:43 pm

Wow, one week after the experiment began and I’m already late on my weekly blog post, BUT, I did post (separate from my weekly post) a couple of days ago so technically I’m ahead of the game. Exciting things a brewing in Tahiti Land!

1) You’ll see on the podcast page our January/February podcast is finally up (yes, I know, it’s a bit late, but it is still February so I’m still technically on time with it.) When you get a chance, give it a listen. In this month’s podcast, I sit down with, actor, writer, dance, choreographer, and movement coach Dana Boll, to talk about her project, Bella’s Dream and the life of an NYC artist. Also, this coming Friday, I’ll be recording our March podcast, a conversation with Carrie Keskinen about Cat Lady Without a Cat and her long career as a professional NY actor. Carrie’s podcast will hopefully be posted by March 1. To listen to our latest Podcasts, check out the podcast page or click here: 

2) One Act Factor – I just agreed to direct a One-Act called, The Day Job, in The Secret Theatre’s One-Act Festival, OneActFactor. We just started rehearsals yesterday and are looking forward to a fun (and competetive) 3 evenings of One-Acts (there are 3 different series – a total of 22 plays – over 3 performance nights. My play is a part of series B and runs in the first round on March 16th and March 24th). The performances for OneActFactor begin in Mid-March and, since it’s an ajudicated festival, we’re hoping to do well enough to make it to the semi-finals and possibly the finals! For details and tickets, check out: 

3) Cat Lady Without a Cat tickets are on sale now!!! Join us for Carrie Keskinen’s hilarious show about a “self-proclaimed cat lady cleaning house in every possible way.” Cat Lady… runs for 3 performances only at The Secret Theatre, March 9-10th. For tickets, go here.

4) GTTP has applied for the FringeNYC festival this August. For those of you unfamiliar with FringeNYC it is a month long festival in August where more than 200 plays are produced, for an average of five performances each, in 20 venues around Manhattan. Because of past scheduling issues we haven’t been able to apply in the past for this competitive and exciting fetsival, but finally, this year the timing worked out. It’s super competetive so I don’t kow if we’ll get in but as grandma always used to say, “you can’t win it if you’re not in it” (grandma was a big lottery fan) and you can’t be in it if you don’t even apply. So, dear readers, I’m calling out to all of you to put in a good word to the universe for us. We applied with a very strong project (which I don’t want to reveal here because I don’t want to jinx it) and I think we have a decent chance. Accepted productions will be notified in April/May so I’ll keep everyone posted.

See you at the theater!

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RocketHub Rewards…

February 18, 2012 – 4:55 pm

COOKIES, THAT’S RIGHT! COOKIES!!!!!!

Thank you RocketHubbers for your support of FULL DISCLOSURE. Thanks to you we raised over $2000 for our show.

So, for those of you who were wondering how the RocketHub thing worked – here it is. People who donate through RocketHub get rewards in exchange for their donation. For the lucky $50 donors for FULL DISCLOSURE that reward was fresh baked cookies. So, GTTPers baked 10 dozen peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies (two different flavor cookies not peanut-butter-chocolate-chip) and they are in the mail, even as I type, to various donors. This picture was taking right before they were all packaged up to be sent out.

Rewards in the past have varied at the different donation levels but they’ve included tickets to the show, signed programs, exclusive GTTP mugs or water bottles, the aforementioned baked goods, signed cast photos and even, good vibes that cast and crew send out into the universe just for donors…

So, for future reference, you should know that YOU TOO can get rewards and all it take is a small donation. With each RocketHub campaign we run rewards kick in at the $5 level so check it out and who knows…maybe the next dozen cookies will be coming your way!!!

 

 

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Experiment time…

February 13, 2012 – 3:25 am

I have decided to try an experiment…are you ready? Here it is:

I will be posting blog updates – something – at LEAST once a week. I’ve chosen Sunday evening as my posting night because that allows me to let the thoughts percolate all weekend and by Sunday, I will hopefully have something to say about theater. This week I have to say that my brain is a spinning. For folks who follow me on Facebook, you may have seen the few updates about grant applications but if you REALLY follow me on Facebook, what you’ll have noticed is that I haven’t been on Facebook much for the last few weeks. :( Never fear, dear readers, it is not because I have lost interest in communicating with you all…not at all…in fact, it is the exact opposite. I have missed reading what everyone’s up to, and wishing people happy birthday, and catching up on the latest funny videos “sh**t crunchy moms say” was hilarious and I’ve missed getting the latest update from George Takei – that dude is a riot AND he really hates the Twilight books…but, what has been going on is that I have been in the zone (really I’ve been in grant application hell but for the purposes of this blog post we’re gonna call that the zone). And the zone? That sh**t’s all encompassing. I’ve been up to my eyeballs in project proposal and biographical information and annual budget calculation. I haven’t seen much in the way of sleep or working out or my husband or the latest episode of JUSTIFIED (yeah, that last one’s killing me). In fact I haven’t seen much of anything other than my computer screen and it’s beginning to wear a little thin…it’s also going to continue for another week, but once March rolls around things should be getting back to normal.

But, I have so far applied for three grants and I have a fourth application pending. All of the applications are for a very exciting show coming up in the fall, which I will announce once the contracts are signed. Keep your fingers crossed, my lovelies, that some of these organizations are blown away by the proposals, because if they are, we’ll be in really good shape for the fall.

“But, Jess. What about the spring?” you ask.

Never fear. Here’s the update:

We are full steam ahead on Cat Lady Without a Cat. Carrie Keskinen’s hilarious new one-woman show will run for three performances only March 9th at 8pm, March 1oth at 2pm and March 10th at 7pm at The Poco Space in The Secret Theatre. Tickets will be on sale by the end of the week and notices about the show will be winging their way into your email boxes in the next few days.

We had a small setback with our plans for Persuasion. It turns out that The Secret Theatre is booked solid for all of June so we are now in search of a new performance space for our summer show. Never fear, we’ll find somewhere to entertain you all and as soon as those details are settled you will be the first to hear.

And, lastly but not leastly, we are VERY close to securing a location for our Spring Gala. The planning has begun and we are looking forward to bringing you all a Jane Austen night, complete with dance lessons and period appropriate costumes. Get excited to party it up – Austen Style!

I’ll see you all next week – if not before…

 

 

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Happy New Year!!!!

January 24, 2012 – 3:00 am

Yes yes yes I know, I’m a few weeks late. But that’s OK – I mean it is in fact still the new year. Come to think of it it will technically be the new year until December 31st 2012 so really, when you look at it that way I’m totally ahead of the game, right? Either way, it’s that time of the year… Time for the wrap-up, the recap, the update, so hear we go…

2011 was quite a year for GTTP!!!

For the first time in GTTP history, thanks to all of your support we were able to have two shows in one year. June brought us Skin Flesh Bone. This original play about language and life had a 12 performance run on the main-stage at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City (our un-official home). The play featured 3 company members, Maria Silverman, David Eiduks and Kiwi Callahan and 2 newbies to GTTP, Laurel Lockhart and Gavin Alexander Hammon. Check out the picture gallery from the show on our past productions page, here.

After a summer spent re-organizing the structure of GTTP we had a successful 2011-12 kick-off party at SideBar in Manhattan. A bunch of you came out to help us kick off the new season and get ready for our December show, Full Disclosure by Ruth McKee. This one woman show (another first for GTTP) about a pregnant realtor desperate to sell her listing, featured Tahitian Kiwi Callahan, and ran for 14 performances at The Poco Space at The Secret Theatre in LIC. Pictures from FULL DISCLOSURE are also on display on our past productions page. Unfortunately I couldn’t get the thumbnails to display (clearly I need a full time tech person to manage the website, right?) so in order to see the photos click on the photo spaces and they should come up for display.

In addition to our performances, in 2011 GTTP started a regular podcast series, Tahiti Dispatches. Through interviews and performances, Tahiti Dispatches provides a glimpse into the behind the scene world of GTTP shows and ultimately NY independent theater beyond our little island. You can hear previous podcasts here, and stay tuned for our January/February podcast, an interview with Dana Boll. A frequent GTTP collaborator, Dana is also a choreographer, dancer, writer and actress – another female theater artist making her way through the crazy world that is NY independent theater.

New people! Thanks to the shows and the podcasts, 2011 brought some new faces onto our little island. In addition to the aforementioned new actors who joined us, Laurel Lockhart and Gavin Alexander Hammon, SKIN FLESH BONE also brought us Sam Gordon, our amazing lighting designer. Sam joined us for SFB and decided to stick around after the show as the newest member of the GTTP Ensemble. The beginning of our 2011-12 season brought us amazing fundraising coordinator, Shanai Jensen and amazing marketing coordinator Saira Jesani. Without Shanai and Saira, GTTP wouldn’t have had nearly as much success with the start of the new season and we’re looking forward to a long partnership with both of the lovely ladies. FULL DISCLOSURE brought us Ruth McKee, an amazing playwright not just of one woman shows. Ruth is an amazing and prolific playwright and we look forward to many future possible collaborations. And, lastly but not leastly, because of the interactive nature of FULL DISCLOSURE we brought in improv guru, Brett Wean, to help us out with a few if the more improvisational moments of the piece. Thanks to Brett’s experience and expertise, we were able to find a way to connect with audience members in ways we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to. We look forward to working with Brett again in the future.

Along with the shows and podcasts and the people, 2011 marked GTTP’s 3rd year in operation, which for the first time opens the door to grant opportunities. So far we’ve applied for two grants and are in the process of four more applications. Keep your fingers crossed and the good vibes flowing for good news in the upcoming months.

So, to sum up, GTTP had an incredible 2011! And that’s in no small part thanks to all of you!!!! So THANK YOU all for your support! We couldn’t do this without you all!!!

So “what’s next,” you say. Well, I’m so glad you asked. Let me tell you what we have in store for 2012…

First up on our docket is GTTP’s first ever co-production (with AND – Artistic New Directions) of Carrie Keskinen’s CAT LADY WITHOUT A CAT. In this hilarious and moving one woman show, Carrie Keskinen explores what it means to be mistaken for the stereotypical “Cat Lady” without owning a single cat. (I know what you’re thinking, “but Jess, spoiler alert, now we know she doesn’t have a cat.” Trust me there’s more to see and enjoy than just the reveal that she doesn’t actually have a cat.) Currently in rehearsal, CAT LADY WITHOUT A CAT will have a 1-3 performance run (most likely at The Secret Theatre – didn’t you see the mention above about it being our un-official home?) in March. More details to come once they are settled so please keep checking back. Additionally, our March podcast will feature an interview with Carrie Keskinen talking not just about creating and performing this show but also what it’s like to be a working actress in the big apple.

Following CAT LADY… this spring we will be hosting our first ever Gala Event in support of our summer production (and our last production of the 2011-12 season), PERSUASION. An adaptation of the Jane Austen novel of the same name, PERSUASION, which has been adapted by Tahitian Laura Bultman, will go up in early summer.

Stay tuned on our website, blog and facebook for announcements about the exciting year we have ahead of us.

Thank you again for all your support in 2011!! We couldn’t do this without all of you and we look forward to seeing you in 2012!!!

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FULL DISCLOSURE closes…so, what’s next?

January 9, 2012 – 4:42 pm

Wow, that was a fast one!!! So, FULL DISCLOSURE has ended after a 14 performance run at The Poco Space at The Secret Theatre. Thank you everyone who turned out to support Kiwi and the GTTP production team!! Pictures from FULL DISCLOSURE will be posted soon as will updates on our next production. Thanks again for all the support you’ve shown! We’ll see you in 2012!!!

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Halfway through the run…

December 13, 2011 – 9:55 pm

 

Kiwi Callahan as Sunny Smith

I thought you’d all get a kick out of the shot of Kiwi (as Sunny) offering fresh baked chocolate chip cookies to the audience…Yup, that’s right, in case you haven’t seen the various mentions of it in other places, there are fresh baked cookies at these shows.

Anyway, COOKIES is not what this post is about. This post is about the fact that I can’t believe we’re already halfway through the run. I know, I know, everyone says, “where does the time go” but seriously, where does the time go?!?! I can’t believe it’s mid December! I can’t believe we already have been through 7 performances! I can’t believe there are only 7 left! I can’t believe the RocketHub campaign has come and gone…and yet, all of those things are true. This has been a really fun show to work on. Different from anything I’ve done in the past and a really interesting challenge. I’m so glad that we’ve had the opportunity to bring this show to life.

Really quickly I want to thank everyone who donated and became part of the GTTP family on RocketHub. Your support moves me. I know I’ve said this to each of you in some way or another over the past 6 weeks, but I cannot thank you enough for what you’ve given me and this little company o’ mine. The money has been wonderful (and it’s the reason we’re able to do any shows, let alone 3 in the past 14 months) but even more than that it’s this feeling I get when someone sends a little money our way, or comes to see the show. When they buy an ad from us for the program or loan me their car for a day so I can move set pieces into the theater (yes, Jen Vento I’m talking to you!) When they take a precious Sunday afternoon and spend two hours at an invited dress rehearsal so that I can get some director’s perspective instead of hitting an opening night having only seen the show in the vacuum of rehearsal. That feeling is indescribable (but don’t worry I’m gonna give it a try). It’s the feeling that someone’s got your back. It’s the feeling that you’re not alone in this cold nasty world. It’s the feeling of family. So thank you again to everyone who has been a part of FULL DISCLOSURE (and for those future audience members who are about to be a part of the show). We literally couldn’t do this without you…nor would we want to try.

So, just a reminder, we have 7 performances left. Shows are tonight through Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are available here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/886655, by phone at 866-811-4111, and/or at the Secret Theatre box office. Join GTTP for this comedic, interactive take on real estate, love, and life…join us for an open house.

…oh, and did I mention there will be cookies?

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One Week Down…7 Performances to go…

December 12, 2011 – 9:08 pm

I can’t believe we’ve already done a week of performances of FULL DISCLOSURE! Kiwi Callahan has been absolutely KILLING it as Sunny Smith. There are still 7 more chances to see this interactive one woman show. Join us for an open house – THERE WILL BE COOKIES!!!!

Performances run tomorrow, (Tuesday) through Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 7pm and Sunday at 2pm.

For details and tickets go to the Full Disclosure page above!

See you at the show!

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FULL DISCLOSURE OPENS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!

December 6, 2011 – 3:47 am

Yup, you read that right, FULL DISCLOSURE by Ruth McKee and starring Kiwi Callahan, opens TOMORROW!!!!!

The Invited Dress Rehearsal went really well (as did the uninvited dress rehearsal). The other company members got a kick out of the show and now we are positively itching to show it to the world. FULL DISCLOSURE opens tomorrow for a 14 performance run at The Secret Theatre in LIC (only 1 stop from midtown). Tickets are $20 and are available online here: 

Our latest episode of Tahiti Dispatches is up and ready for listening. This month’s dispatch is an interview with Kiwi Callahan as she discusses the challenges of rehearsing and performing a one woman show – and, performs a short preview of the show. You can listen to the latest episode here: Tahiti Dispatches – Episode 2.

We have also started a podcast page here on the website. There you will find both episodes and a few short extras from both episodes that were recorded but not included in the original podcast. Enjoy!

It is the season of giving and, with that in mind, I wanted to let you all know that there’s still one more week left on our RocketHub campaign…which means there’s still time to join the GTTP family, to support the arts (specifically this fantastic show) and to get some cool rewards. If you’d like to contribute a little RocketFuel to help us get off the ground, you can do so: here.

See you at the theater!

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Only a couple of days until opening night!!!

December 3, 2011 – 8:49 pm

It dawned on me yesterday, while Kiwi and I were in the middle of rehearsal that FULL DISCLOSURE opens  in less than a week!!! Wow, seriously? Where does the time go?!?! It’s been such an interesting process working on a one person show. In some ways it’s exactly like every other show that I’ve directed: we have rehearsals, we decide on blocking, we find the characters, and that I’ve produced: I hustle to raise the money, market the show, get butts in the seats… but in other ways it couldn’t be more different.

For one thing, with this show, because of it’s set up as an actual open house, in this play we don’t have a stage manager. We don’t have a lighting designer. We don’t have a sound designer. We DON’T WANT it to feel like the audience is at a theater so we’ve been focusing on things to make it feel like a home. So for most of the time it’s just been Kiwi and me. Because it’s just been the two of us we’ve rehearsed in a home – namely mine. Now, yes, partially we did this to save the money on rehearsal space rental but also, as the director, I wanted throughout rehearsal for Kiwi to feel like she was in an actual home so that when we get to a performance space (that though it doesn’t feel like a Broadway theater still doesn’t quite feel like the living room of a 3 bedroom house in Westchester either), she would have the sense memory of being in an actual living room. Also, because it’s a home, our breaks are more about sitting around the kitchen island eating the homemade pb&j’s we’ve made rather than actors scurrying to grab coffee, run lines, and check voicemail while director/producers scurry off to pee, grab a drink and check voicemail. It’s taken some adjusting. Then again, there’s something really wonderful about waking up, sending some email and then wandering out to my living room to prep for Kiwi’s arrival and our rehearsal. I have no idea how I’ll readjust to a regular rehearsal with a stage manager and a bunch of actors when we gear up for Persuasion next year. (Laura, don’t be concerned if I show up to the first few rehearsals in my slippers and pjs). If only my living room was big enough to rehearse with a full cast.

All that being said, I can’t wait for folks to see this show. Kiwi is fantastic. She makes Sunny such a loveable character. Your heart really opens up to Sunny as she desperately attempts to sell you this house. It will be fun to settle into our new home for the next two weeks (the POCO space at The Secret Theatre) tomorrow. Turning that room into the living room of this Westchester house will be a nice change of pace and actually opening the doors to the audience on Tuesday night (and for the following 12 nights and afternoons) will be an absolute blast. Tomorrow we have an invited dress rehearsal for company members and, for the first time in 4 weeks, Kiwi and I will get to see how an audience reacts to all that work we’ve been doing in my living room. I can’t wait.

Remember, tickets are available here:

 

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New show, new campaign, new content, new, new, new…

November 14, 2011 – 5:22 pm

So you’ve probably heard rumblings but we’ve got some new stuff happening over here on the island of Tahiti…

#1) NEW SHOW!!!! That’s right, we are currently in rehearsal for our next show. Full Disclosure by Ruth McKee is a comedic take on relationships, love, and life amidst the ever changing, volatile world of the NY real estate market. A one woman show, Full Disclosure showcases Tahiti’s own Kiwi Callahan as Sunny Smith a pregnant realtor who really really really wants you to buy the house she’s selling. Full Disclosure will run for 14 performances December 6th – 18th at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City. Tickets available here: 

Join us for an open house! (There WILL be cookies!!!)

#2) NEW CAMPAIGN!!!! Yup, new show means a new RocketHUB campaign. Please consider fueling FULL DISCLOSURE. Your rocket fuel will help us soar. Even small donations add up quickly so please, be a part of the show (and get some nifty rewards in the process). Take a look here:

#3) NEW CONTENT!!!! GTTP has officially entered the world of podcasts. Our first monthly installment of Tahiti Dispatches is up and available here:. If you would like to listen to the podcasts in iTunes, open iTunes, go to the advanced menu, click “subscribe to podcast” and then type or paste this URL: http://goingtotahitiproductions.com/feed It’s as easy as that! Check us out and stay tuned for monthly interviews with GTTP folks and other theater artists making a statement in NYC.

#4) NEW PARTY!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who showed up to our Season Kick-Off Party! The party was a great success and those lucky party-goers got a little preview of FULL DISCLOSURE…In fact, they got to meet Sunny Smith, in person! You too can meet Sunny in person at the show in December (see item #1 on this list).

Phew…I think that’s everything for now. We hope to see you soon!

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GTTP joins the podcast world with “Tahiti Dispatches”!!!

November 8, 2011 – 10:26 pm

GTTP has entered the 21st century!!!! We now have our very own, brand-spanking-new, sparkly podcast!

Tahiti Dispatches is a monthly podcast devoted to interviews with Company and Ensemble members (and other theater artists who jive with GTTP’s mission). Along the way, we’ll also feature performances from our Tahitians – the first example of which you will hear in our Tahiti Dispatches theme music which was composed (and performed) by our very own Patrick Metzger. The podcasts will be a great way to get all the behind the scenes info about everything we’ve got going on at GTTP. Please enjoy our very first episode.

Episode one of Tahiti Dispatches can be found here: “Tahiti Dispatches – Episode 1“!

To subscribe to Tahiti Dispatches click the “Subscribe to Our RSS Feed” button on the right side of the screen!

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Run Run Run…to see ENDURE…

October 26, 2011 – 5:41 pm

Ok, so last weekend I saw an AMAZING show. ENDURE, a Run Woman Show is difficult to describe but is, nonetheless, a transcendent experience. I’ll quote directly from the show’s website (because, let’s face it, I have a hard enough time coming up with concise descriptions of my own shows, let alone someone else’s).

“ENDURE is immersive, outdoor, athletic theatre that offers audiences a unique artistic experience. The show addresses themes of endurance, sport, obsession, loss and resilience – through a human story set within the drama of a 26.2 mile (42.2km) marathon race.” But honestly that doesn’t even begin to describe it. The performance is moving and exhilarating and exciting and scary. Melanie Jones takes you on a ride through every emotion we as human beings experience when we endure anything from a 26.2 mile race, to a breakup with that person you thought would be in your life forever, to that obnoxious dude talking non-stop at a party. As Melanie says on her website “Everyone endures something”. And she takes us on this emotional ride, while also physically moving us through the beauty that is Prospect Park. The show is accompanied by the gorgeous, contemplative and inspirational music of Christine Owman. It also features some pretty impressive technological wizardry that allows for the audience to be listening to sync’d ipods during the entire show. The performance starts about a mile away from Prospect Park at The Old Stone House and the “preshow” is a brisk walk into the park where Melanie is waiting to take you on the run/walk/stroll/sprint/dance/performance/movement ride that is ENDURE. If you are able to see it, I warn you to be prepared and wear clothes and shoes you can move in (I went in my full running outfit including my Vibram Five Finger Shoes). Though you can go at whatever pace you wish, actually running with Melanie offers a special joy whether you are a marathoner or an occassional-but-wish-you-ran-more-than-you-did-and-totally-could-if-you-wanted-to-runner like me. There are 4 more performances – Saturday and Sunday 10/29 & 30 and Saturday and Sunday 11/5 & 6 at 3pm. Get tickets at the website: http://www.runwomanshow.com/

I’m not kidding guys – if you only see one show this month – see this one…And make your next “one show this month” FULL DISCLOSURE, GTTP’s next show, coming in December…

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The Party’s Over…for now…

July 28, 2011 – 3:22 pm

So, as many of you already know, SKIN FLESH BONE has closed…

We had a wonderful run at the Secret Theatre and look forward to whatever new and exciting projects the future holds for GTTP.

There’s a lot of stuff brewing at Tahiti headquarters so keep checking back here or sign up for the RSS feed to get notified of new posts and new announcements from Going to Tahiti.

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Last Performance of SKIN FLESH BONE, tonight!!!

June 25, 2011 – 3:57 pm

For anyone who hasn’t seen it yet, tonight is your last chance to see this exciting new show from Going to Tahiti Productions. Join us in Long Island City (a 15 minute subway ride from Midtown) at 8pm. Tickets are available at the box office door. For more details, check out: http://goingtotahitiproductions.com/skin-flesh-bone/

See you tonight at the show!!!!

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Sad news for the SKIN FLESH BONE family…

June 19, 2011 – 2:30 pm

Last weekend, Laura Bultman, our beloved Stage Manager, suddenly lost her grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Laura as she heads to Guatemala for the funeral. Laura is such an instrumental force in Going to Tahiti Productions and her absence for these few performances will be acutely felt. I will do my best to perform her duties in her absence, but know I can’t come close to filling her shoes. I apologize in advance for missed or late light and sound cues and want it known that they are my mistakes and not hers.

Travel safe, Laura! We love you and look forward to your return!

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“It’s better than SPIDERMAN!”

June 16, 2011 – 7:09 pm

SKIN FLESH BONE has opened and the audiences loves it. One attendee saw SPIDERMAN THE MUSICAL the night before and preferred the characters, the script, the performances, the set, the sound design, and the costumes of SFB to that other little show that recently opened in this big bad town.

Laurel Lockhart in a scene from SKIN FLESH BONE

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SFB Performances continue through June 25th. For details go to: http://goingtotahitiproductions.com/skin-flesh-bone/

 

TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:

https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/834315

or by calling Ovationtix at 866-811-4111.

David Eiduks* and Maria Silverman* in a scene from SKIN FLESH BONE

Performances are:

Thursday, 6/16 at 8pm

Friday, 6/17 at 8pm

Saturday, 6/18 at 2pm

Saturday, 6/18 at 8pm

Sunday, 6/19 at 2pm

Sunday, 6/19 at 8pm

Tuesday, 6/21 at 8pm

Wednesday, 6/22 at 8pm

Thursday, 6/23 at 8pm

Friday, 6/24 at 8pm

Saturday, 6/25 at 8pm

 

Kiwi Callahan and Gavin Alexander Hammon in a scene from SKIN FLESH BONE

 

 

 

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OPENING NIGHT!!!!

June 15, 2011 – 1:52 pm

It’s time to play the music…It’s time to light the lights…

The set is up, the lights are on, the sound cues are loaded and the actors are ready to go! That must mean it’s opening night. Join us tonight at the Secret Theatre for opening night of SKIN FLESH BONE.

As a special bonus, immediately after the performance tonight there will be a talkback with members of the cast and crew.

For details and tickets click here: http://goingtotahitiproductions.com/skin-flesh-bone/

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Day Two if Tech

June 12, 2011 – 12:39 pm

So the wall is up, one coat of paint is on and the island is built. A huge thank you to EVERYONE who showed up early and stayed late. Off to day two, where we will hopefully get through two run throughs.

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LOAD IN!!!!!

June 11, 2011 – 11:51 am

In about an hour, we will start the SKIN FLESH BONE Load In. We’ll be bringing all of our stuff in to The Secret and we’ll start construction of the sets. Today we’ll spend the day getting settled into the place that will be our home for the next two weeks. It should be a busy few days of set construction, sound engineering, lighting the stage, costume prepping, set painting and general tech madness. I remember tech week for high school drama club being insanity. It’s no less insane at the professional level but it definitely seems to have shortened. Now, instead of a full week of hell week, we get a hell four days. It should be quite the experience. And, really, seeing as hell week is one of the reasons we all do this theater thing, can you really call it hell week? Perhaps it should be renamed to “Incredibly Stressful But You Know We Love It” Week.

Anyway, time to put on my paintin’ pants – let the tech insanity BEGIN!

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ROCKETHUB Campaign comes to an end.

June 11, 2011 – 11:48 am

So the ROCKETHUB Campaign has ended. :( But don’t feel that means you can’t still support GTTP and SKIN FLESH BONE. If you didn’t get a chance to support us on ROCKETHUB but would still like to donate, just click the DONATE tab above for directions on how to contribute to Going to Tahiti Productions. And, to everyone who has contributed already:

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

A THOUSAND TIMES THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Although we didn’t quite make our goal, it was still an incredibly successful campaign. Raising several thousand dollars in a month’s time is no small feat and we REALLY APPRECIATE everyone who joined our little SKIN FLESH BONE family. We hope you enjoyed the little behind the scenes updates on the RH blog and hope you will make it to The Secret Theatre, starting WEDNESDAY, for the 12 performance run of SKIN FLESH BONE!!! For everyone who donated, we will be contacting you shortly with details about your rewards. Thank you again.

With your support GTTP will continue to bring you exciting and innovative independent theater!

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