Wednesday, August 27, 2008

CAPricious CAPtion 3.1

Hey Cool People, Jon here again with a brand spankin' new CAP update!

1. Upcoming Season
2. NSO Murder Mystery
3. Business Manager Applications


1. Upcoming Season
The new semester is less than a week away so things are about to get exciting. How exciting? How about "three awesome shows" exciting!
The first on the docket, as always, is our annual charity/sketch comedy extravaganza Comic Relief. However, this is no ordinary CR. This year the Comic Relief programs will have two big X'es on the cover. That's right, Comic Relief is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Hopefully, this thing will be as great as my 20th birthday with the added bonus that I'm actually gonna remember what happened the next morning. Yeah, things are gonna get pretty crazy this year. Of course, next year will probably be crazier as Comic Relief will be legally allowed to start drinking.
Comic Relief is, as always, a great way to get involved so look out for those auditions (I'm sure you'll get about a thousand Facebook messages reminding you) and get ready to rock out. There might even be a few Assistant Director slots open so send in your applications to Jeff.Kowalski@collegeaveplayers.com.

The first real play of the season is a classic! Get your suits clean or your baseball caps dirty because CAP is taking on Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. It'll be directed by the titular star of last year's Zipperface (SPOILER ALERT) Cory Minervini and CAP's own president Emma Waldron and is sure to be a hell of a lot of fun! And it's the play and not the TV show so you won't have to worry about getting that damned theme song stuck in your head.

After that, the weather will start getting cold so CAP will heat it up with Charles Busch's Psycho Beach Party. Directed by Greg Bing and Sam Ahearn (both fresh from stints Off-Broadway. Seriously) this show has laughs, bikinis, and more 50s surf music than you could shake a boogie board at! And, since it originated as a drag show, you'll have no idea what role you might get cast as!

All in all this is shaping up to be another great, quirky season for the College Avenue Players!

2. NSO Murder Mystery
For all you people who thought Comic Relief was CAP's only way of giving back, I point you to this: a spooky Murder Mystery that we have agreed to help NSO organize. You recently got an e-mail from its director (Wacky Hijinks star Adam Holsten) so check it out and, if you'd like to audition or be involved, e-mail him at aholsten@eden.rutgers.edu. This is sure to be a great time for all of you out there who love to play Clue but always end up thinking, "This is great, but why's it so damned two dimensional?"

3. Business Manager Applications
As we all know, the CAP E-Board is more difficult to get on than the Free Masons and the Illuminati combined (not really) so when I say that a position has opened up, you better start listening! We are holding elections for a new Business Manager so, if you're interested in running or voting, you need to come to the board meeting on Sunday the 14th. If you want to run but can't make that date, write up a brief letter saying why you deserve the job and mail it in to emma.waldron@collegeaveplayers.com by Saturday the 13th.

That's all the new news for now (heh, "new news"), so get excited, motherf**kers, and we'll see you soon!

Your Friends Neighborhood CAP Secretary,
Jon Bershad

Monday, June 9, 2008

CAPricious CAPtion 3.0

Hey all of you fun CAP people, Jon, here! I'm your new CAP Secretary. Now, I know what you're thinking; yes, this is a job normally held by a woman. So, in order to feel more masculine, I will hence forth be referring to my position as the CAP Chronicler. Or the CAP Keeper of the Word. Or the CAP President.
I wanted to go with CAP Freshmen Girl Orientation Coordinator but the girlfriend nixxed that so, c'est la vie.

Anyway, for those of you still reading, while it may be early June, the gears of the CAP machine continue to grind away with some pretty exciting announcements.

1. Comic Relief XX
2. Fall Play Submissions
3. T-Shirt Slogan Subissions

1. Comic Relief XX
First off, we're pleased to announce that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the first CAP Comic Relief. For those of you not in the know, Comic Relief is our annual charity sketch comedy show held at the beginning of the fall season. It features our largest cast of the year and is a great way for people to get involved with CAP for their first or 300th time.
The head directors of Comic Relief XX will be Jeff Kowalski, Darya Kvitnitskaya, and Judd Madarang and they are looking to you, the CAP faithful, to join them as CR assistant directors! While head directors choose the sketches and run tech rehearsals, it's the job of the assistant directors to actually cast the show and direct the individual sketches. The only requirement is that you have appeared in a Comic Relief before. As an added bonus, this is the best way to set yourself up to be a director of a main stage show later down the road.
Send applications (name, number, experience, etc.) to Jeff.Kowalski@collegeaveplayers.com

2. Fall Play Submissions
Speaking of directing a main stage show, we are still accepting submissions for scripts and directors for our fall season. While the initial due date has passed, we will not be making our final decisions for a couple of weeks, so you can still get in if you e-mail our Literary Adviser Adam ASAP.
You can apply to be a director, submit a play, or submit a play with yourself attached as director. The guidelines can be found here: http://www.collegeaveplayers.com/guidelines.php
E-mail all submissions to Adam.Holsten@collegeaveplayers.com

3. T-Shirt Slogan Submissions
It's time again to choose a slogan for this year's CAP t-shirt. Past slogans have included "Putting the CAP in 'Incapable'" and "CAP: We want you in us".
Post your submissions on the CAP Message Board at http://messageboard.collegeaveplayers.com/index.php?topic=1594.0

Well, that's it for now. Hope you're all having a great summer and we'll see you soon!

Jon Bershad
CAP Hunter/Gatherer (secretary)

Monday, April 7, 2008

CAPricious CAPtion 2.4

Well, as the semester starts gearing up to wind down, there's lots and lots to get done! So let's get started!

1. Stand Up Extravaganza

2. Board Elections
3. Final Weekend of Zipperface!!?!

1. Stand Up Extravaganza
Don't forget that auditions for our 3rd CAP Stand Up Extravaganza are tonight at 9:30 in Scott 135. Please come prepared with 3-5 minutes of prepared material in order to convince Mollie and Adam to put you in their show.
The show will be Thursday April 17th in the Red Lion Café at 10:00 PM.

2. Board Elections

On Thursday night (4/10) in Scott Hall 135, we will be electing the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Business Manager, Historian, and Publicity Coordinator(s). If you want to run for any of the positions, please come prepared with a short speech. You can be nominated for any position, or nominate yourself, as long as you have been involved in the production of at least one show this school year, or have attended any meetings. Even if you aren't planning on running for a position, please come out and vote! We'll have FREE PIZZA.
If you want to apply for any of the appointed positions (Production Coordinator, Literary Adviser, Webmaster) send an application with your name, year, email, involvement in CAP, and any skills or experience that would be relevant to the position to me, Megan, at megan.schwab@collegeaveplayers.com.

3. Final Weekend of Zipperman! Wait, sorry, ZipperFACE! ZIPPERFACE!!?!

If you haven't yet seen Zipperface!!?! The hobo musical written by Dave Rothsdadt, Andy Wolf, and Jon Bershad, or, if you just loved it so much you can't wait to see it again, don't miss your chance this Friday and Saturday, 4/11 and 4/12 at 8:00 in Scott 135. Admission is $5 for students and $8 for guests.

Alright, so you now have no excuse to be bored this week, because of all this awesomely cool CAP stuff you could be doing!
Peace out!
Megan

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

CAPricious CAPtion 2.3

Exciting things are happening in CAP this season! Don't miss out!

1. ZIPPERFACE!!?!
2. Stand Up Show
3. Board Elections

1. ZIPPERFACE!!?!
The Hobo musical opens this Friday! Written by Dave Rothstadt, Andy Wolf, and Jon Bershad, ZIPPERFACE!!?! is what happens when hobos, soviet technology, and a horrible screenplay combine! Show dates are 4/4, 4/5, 4/11, and 4/12 at 8:00 in Scott Hall 135.

2. Stand Up Show
Auditions for this semester's Stand Up comedy show, run by Mollie Sperduto, will be held in Scott Hall on Monday 4/7. Come prepared to be funny! Any other questions about the audition process or about the show itself should be directed to Mollie at mollie.sperduto@collegeaveplayers.com.

3. Board Elections
So we know you've been wishing that you could be more involved in CAP. Well, lucky you! Here's your chance! Elections for the 2008-2009 Executive Board will be held Thursday April 10th in Scott Hall. Elected positions are : President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Business Manager, Production Coordinators, and Historian. You can nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else to run for any position, and should be prepared to give a short speech to convince us why you'd be the best person for the job. Even if you're not interested in running, show up to vote! This is a great way for to you help CAP become even cooler than it is now (I know, you didn't even think that was possible. But it is!)

See you soon! And as always, if you have any questions, just email me at megan.schwab@collegeaveplayers.com!
love and kisses!
Megan

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Final Weekend of The Pillowman!

Hey everyone!
This is just a reminder to come out and see The Pillowman if you haven't yet. It will be showing this Friday (March 7th) and Saturday (March 8th) in Scott 135. Don't miss out! Come support fellow CAPpers! Take advantage of our free refreshments! etc.
Admission is $5 for students and $8 for non-students.
It promises to be a really rockin' time!

Love, kisses, etc.
(apparently I really like saying "etc." today)
Megan McMegglesworth

Monday, February 11, 2008

CAPricious CAPtion 2.2

Hey there CAPpers!

How are you doing on this very blustery day?
I hope you're doing well, and I just wanted to let you know about the latest and greatest happenings!

1. Show Some Love! Come see fellow CAPpers perform at Rutgers Onstage
2. Make Some Sparks! Attend a Tech workshop
3. This newsletter is shorter than usual!

1. Show Some Love!
On Sunday, February 17th (That's right! That's this weekend!) The second RU Onstage event will take place at the State Theater on Livingston Ave, from 7:00-10:00 PM. Come support your fellow CAPpers, who will be performing some short original sketches (featuring History World as seen in Wacky Hijinks 07) and popping up here and there to host the event. Also, it's a great chance to see lots of the other performance groups here at Rutgers, including dancing, singing, and this one guy who just plays a bunch of instruments all by himself! You might even get to see some hardcore hula hooping! Don't miss out!
Tickets are on sale at the SAC for 5$ with a student id and for 10$ for non-students and guests.

2. Make Some Sparks
On Sunday the 24th, none other than our own VP Andrew Schertzer will be hosting a tech workshop in Scott 135. This is an excellent experience to learn everything from the proper way to fold the curtains, to how to "procure" equipment and even rewire expensive electronics in a pinch! The talented Mr. Schertzer was once a CAP production coordinator himself and has been one of the masterminds involved in some ingenious maneuvers, such as creating elaborate lighting schemes using only a mini spot and some colored plastic, and using lighting equipment to heat up leftovers! Don't miss your chance to learn all you ever wanted to know (or didn't even know you could know) about CAP tech.
The workshop will be held at 5:00 PM in Scott 135, Sunday February 24th.
All those interested are encouraged to attend.
The workshop is mandatory for the Tech team (which includes the Production Coordinators and Production Assistants)
See you there!

3. Because it seems silly to make a list with only two items I put this one in here just for kicks!
Have a great week everybody! And stay warm


Megan

Monday, January 28, 2008

CAPricious CAPtion 2.1

Hey everyone! Now that you've gotten your classes all figured out and are finally starting to settle into the semester, it's time to finally get more involved with CAP like you've always wanted to!!

1.WANTED! Sexy co-eds with low moral standards (AKA tech coordinators)
2.CAP Street Team
3. Auditions!!
4.Stand Up!


1.WANTED! Sexy co-eds with low moral standards (AKA tech coordinators)
Alright, so if you've ever been involved with a CAP show, you've had the unparalleled joy of watching the Techies go about their happy business and pioneering new and innovative ways of making stuff happen. And I know that you've been wondering "How can I get in on that?" Well, it just so happens that now is your chance. CAP is now accepting applications for the position of Production Co-Coordinator. This position gets you not only a chance to be on the CAP e-board, but you also get to work closely with the ever-so-lovely RJ Santana-Rodgers. Oh, and you get to boss people around too! Responsibilities include taking care of equipment, setting it up, breaking it down (all of which has been made easier now that everything is stored right in Scott Hall!) and overseeing the acquisition of new equipment should it be needed. DON'T WORRY IF YOU DON'T HAVE TECH EXPERIENCE! You will be trained by a group of seasoned professionals should you be selected.
If you're interested please send an e-mail to me (megan.schwab@collegeaveplayers.com) by saturday, february 2nd.
The e-mail should include:
your name
your phone number
your email
previous experience with CAP
previous relevant experience outside of CAP
why you want to be tech coordinator
which board member you would seduce to get this position and how
I very much look forward to reading your applications!


2.CAP Street Team
We're still looking for people to get involved in the Street Team. Don't write this off! We've been brainstorming new and interesting ways to publicize shows, and this semester's street teem should have more fun than any previous group.
Send e-mails to Andy.Wolf@collegeaveplayers.com to get involved.
CAP Street Team: It's not just for flyers anymore!

3.Auditions!!
This is just a reminder to get out and audition for this semesters shows.
Pillowman- Directed by Greg Bing and Jamie Kenney. (2/29, 3/1. 3/7, 3/8)
Zipperface!!?!- Directed by Dave Rothstadt and Erika Basedow (4/4, 4/5, 4/11, 4/12)
Auditions will be in Scott Hall this Wednesday and Thursday (1/30, 1/31) at 9:30.

4.Stand Up!
Last but not least, another reminder that the sensual, sweet, and scintillating Mollie Sperduto is searching for a protégé to help her organize this semester's Stand Up comedy show, and hopefully to take over once she leaves for the real world (as some CAPpers have been known to do) at the end of this semester. Please e-mail her at mollie.sperduto@collegeaveplayers.com as soon as possible if you're interested.

All right kids, that's all for now.
We hope to see a lot more of all of you as you take advantage of these nifty new ways to be a big part of CAP!
Love and kisses,
Meg

Monday, January 21, 2008

CAPricious CAPtion 2.0

Hey there boys and girls! Welcome back! I know you're all looking forward to starting off a new semester full of CAP shenanigans, so lets get this rolling:

1. General Interest Meeting
2. Publicity Coordinator Elections
3. Auditions for Spring Shows
4. CAP Stand Up Assistant

1. General Interest Meeting
The spring semester general interest meeting will be held this Thursday, the 24th, in Scott 135 at 9:30 PM. Stop by and meet the Board, with new Secretary Megan (me!) and Snazzy new Production Coordinator RJ! Don't worry, though, all your old favorites will be there as well. Have fun hanging out with fellow CAPpers and learn new and exciting ways to get involved!

2. Publicity Coordinator Elections
Speaking of new and exciting ways to get involved, CAP will be holding elections for a new Publicity Coordinator. In case you're wondering, being Publicity Coordinator means that you get to work with the Fabulous Andy Wolf and do super fun things like make pretty flyers for CAP shows and other gatherings, make and take out Targum ads for shows, and coordinate the revived CAP flyering squad. Sounds cool, right? You'd also get to come hang out at our super duper fun board meetings, and all your friends will be jealous.
Elections will be held during the general interest meeting on Thursday. You have to have been involved in at least one CAP show to be nominated or to vote. If you're interested in running, all you have to do is nominate yourself (or bribe a friend to nominate you, if you want to look cool) and then tell us why you'd be the best person for the job.

3. Auditions for Spring Shows
Auditions will be held in Scott 135 and 123 on Wednesday January 30th and Thursday the 31st. You can audition for both shows at the same time! Sweet!
The shows are, Pillowman, as directed by Greg Bing and Jamie Kenney (show dates 2/29,3/1,3/7,3/8) and Zipperface as directed by Dave Rothstadt (show dates 4/4, 4/5, 4/11, 4/12).
All you have to bring is your talented self. No preparation necessary.

4. CAP Stand Up Assistant
Have you seen one of CAP's stand up comedy nights? Did you sit there the whole time thinking "Wow! How awesome is this! Mollie is sooooo cool for doing this! I wish I could be just like her!" Well, if you did, now's your chance! Mollie Sperduto will be organizing another stand up show this semester at the Red Lion Café. However, as she's graduating this year, she's looking to acquire and assistant or protégé of sorts. This person would help Mollie organize the show and learn from her so that next year they can organize the show when she's gone. If you really like stand up comedy, or if you just really like organizing things, this could be for you! If you're interested you should email Mollie at mollie.sperduto@collegeaveplayers.com by the end of next week.

All right, well, that's all for now. See you at the general interest meeting!
Love, kisses, and all that good stuff,
Meg