More good stuff!
Thu, Dec 10 2009
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We've now added the Ithaca Youth Bureau as a Season Sponsor and as a Show Sponsor for The Music Man!
Also, we've reached our $10,000 goal for our Park Foundation Challenge Grant. Thank you to all who donated! We now challenge you to help us keep going so we may use more of these funds for capital improvements (primarily sound equipment) and less for general operating expenses. Would you like to make a difference?
Also, we've reached our $10,000 goal for our Park Foundation Challenge Grant. Thank you to all who donated! We now challenge you to help us keep going so we may use more of these funds for capital improvements (primarily sound equipment) and less for general operating expenses. Would you like to make a difference?
Overhead Door Company of Cortland!
Mon, Dec 7 2009
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Overhead Door Company of Cortland is our newest sponsor for The Music Man! They're a wonderful friend to R2P, and we're delighted that they're returning after sponsoring Sweet Charity in 2008 and Once Upon a Mattress in 2009.
If you know of a business that might be interested in sponsoring a show for the 2010 season, point them here!
If you know of a business that might be interested in sponsoring a show for the 2010 season, point them here!
What's New...
Mon, Dec 7 2009
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It hasn't been that long, has it? Nah...
Let's see...
There's too much stuff to list it all. But you'll be able to keep up with what's happening here and on Facebook. Hope to see you soon!
Let's see...
- We're still around! Not bad for a fledgling non-profit youth-oriented theatre company!
- Season 2 came and went (awesomely, you might say). Bigger company than Season 1, better attendance, new venues (including The State Theatre -- very exciting), new sponsors (like Season Sponsor CSP Management and Season Media Sponsor: Cayuga Radio Group!), and lots more.
- We've opened our store with slick new merch!
- We're in the middle of one or two or three fundraisers.
- We're totally rocking the Facebook.
- We've added a bunch of amazing new mentors to our team.
- We've kicked off Season 3 with our biggest company yet!
- Look for our gorgeous commissioned original artwork by R2P Alum and professional artist Kendra Wells throughout the 2010 Season. (She's the artist behind our newly redesigned lettered logo at the top of this page!)
There's too much stuff to list it all. But you'll be able to keep up with what's happening here and on Facebook. Hope to see you soon!
Tue, Jan 13 2009
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Enjoy flapjacks? Supporting non-profits? Being serenaded with showtunes?
Come to Applebees by the mall and be waited on by R2P company members! 86% of your ticket price comes back to support R2P! (Out of your $7 ticket price, Applebees is only keeping $1 for the food and exclusive use of the restaurant! Thanks, Applebees!)
Each ticket gets you a seat at the event, where you will be served 3 pancakes, 2 pieces of bacon, and unlimited juice or coffee. Those who wish to are allowed to ask for another plate. R2P provides the wait staff and the place is ours alone so there will be singing servers and 100% of tips collected stay with R2P. Sounds fun, right?
Sunday, January 25
8:00-10:00am
$7 per ticket (pre-sale only!)
Tickets may be available at the door in limited supply.
Come to Applebees by the mall and be waited on by R2P company members! 86% of your ticket price comes back to support R2P! (Out of your $7 ticket price, Applebees is only keeping $1 for the food and exclusive use of the restaurant! Thanks, Applebees!)
Each ticket gets you a seat at the event, where you will be served 3 pancakes, 2 pieces of bacon, and unlimited juice or coffee. Those who wish to are allowed to ask for another plate. R2P provides the wait staff and the place is ours alone so there will be singing servers and 100% of tips collected stay with R2P. Sounds fun, right?
Sunday, January 25
8:00-10:00am
$7 per ticket (pre-sale only!)
Tickets may be available at the door in limited supply.
Thu, Jan 8 2009
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We're proud to announce that for a second year, we've received a grant from the Community Arts Partnership. Thank you!
Thu, Jan 8 2009
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R2P proudly presents Once Upon a Mattress! If you thought you knew the story of "The Princess and The Pea," you’re in for a walloping surprise! Over fifty of the most dynamic high school performers representing every school district in Tompkins County bring this musical fractured fairy tale to Ithaca High School’s Kulp Auditorium. Side-splitting comedy, romantic melodies, and exuberant dances guarantee a boisterous good time for the whole family. Featuring Emily Goodell (Trumansburg HS) as Winnifred, Shauna Belokur (Candor HS) as the Queen, Cole Tucker (Candor HS) as the King, Geoffrey Peterson (Trumansburg HS) as Prince Dauntless, Adam Beckwith (Lansing HS) as Sir Harry, Eliza Vann (Trumansburg HS) as Lady Larkin, Elias Spector-Zabusky (Ithaca HS) as the Jester, and Sarah Beckwith (Lansing HS) as the Minstrel. Director Joey Steinhagen, Music Director Ross Mizrahi, Choreographer Todd Peterson, Assistant Director Anya Gibian, and Producer Gail Belokur have collaborated with Matthew Mills (Technical Director), Travis Jones (Scenic Design), Eric Yaple (Lighting Design), Alexander Woodward (Costume Design) and Isaac Derfel (Sound Design) for this sure-to-please production. Performances run January 9-18, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. Sponsored by Purity Ice Cream, Overhead Door Company of Cortland, Audrey & Bill Edelman, with season-long support from CSP Management and Cayuga Radio Group. Tickets are $10 General Admission and $8 for Students/Seniors, and are available at the door, Ticket Center at Clinton House by calling 273-4497, and here!
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Onceuponamattress30
Thu, Nov 20 2008
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We are in need of volunteers to help us this Saturday!
We will be moving all our costume stock from two locations--Ithaca College and Ithaca Youth Bureau AND sort out what we will need for our first show of the season: Once Upon A Mattress. Some items will go to storage on Hanshaw Road in Ithaca, others home with our volunteer sewers, and others to Gail's vehicle to take to rehearsal on Sunday.
If you are available to help with this project you can a) show up at the Ithaca Youth Bureau at 10am to help or b) contact
We will be moving all our costume stock from two locations--Ithaca College and Ithaca Youth Bureau AND sort out what we will need for our first show of the season: Once Upon A Mattress. Some items will go to storage on Hanshaw Road in Ithaca, others home with our volunteer sewers, and others to Gail's vehicle to take to rehearsal on Sunday.
If you are available to help with this project you can a) show up at the Ithaca Youth Bureau at 10am to help or b) contact
to make arrangements to move items from Ithaca College to the Youth Bureau any time this week that works for you. (Or pick them up at your convenience and take them to the IYB on Saturday.)
We anticipate being done by 1pm. Thanks!
We anticipate being done by 1pm. Thanks!
Thu, Nov 20 2008
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Do you use the interwebs? If you're reading this, I'm guessing you do.
Are you interested in Running to Places? If you're reading this, I'm guessing you are.
Would you believe there's a way to make donations to Running to Places EVERY DAY without costing you a penny or even requiring you to do a thing out of your routine? It's true!
Introducing GoodSearch. If you haven't heard of it, GoodSearch is a search engine which donates 50-percent of its revenue to the charities and schools designated by its users. In other words, all you have to do to donate much-needed cash to R2P is to search the web.
Here's how it works:
1) Go to www.goodsearch.com
2) In the box that asks "WHO DO YOU GOODSEARCH FOR?" -- enter "Running to Places"
3) Search for stuff online as you would normally, knowing that every time you do, we get $.01! (It adds up!)
You only need to enter your preference once -- it will remember to donate to us thereafter. If you want to get slick about it, you can even take a minute follow their easy directions to make GoodSearch your default search engine in your web browser.
ATTENTION HOLIDAY (OR ANY OTHER KIND OF ONLINE) SHOPPERS!
From the good folks who brought you GoodSearch -- it's GoodShop! Again, couldn't be easier to donate. This time, just:
1) Go to www.goodshop.com
2) In the box that asks "WHO DO YOU GOODSEARCH FOR?" -- enter "Running to Places"
3) Select a retailer that you are going to shop at and go shopping! We will automatically get a percentage of the purchase! (Anywhere from 1-40%!!!)
Examples include Amazon, Best Buy, GAP, iTunes, PetSmart, Target, Toys R Us, and dozens more! If you're going to buy something, please check here first. It takes two extra seconds and can mean the difference between us being able to buy lumber for the set or not!
Of course, regular old donations are always welcome to help us keep participation in R2P free of mandatory fees. (Sorry, had to get that in there.)
Thanks so much!
Are you interested in Running to Places? If you're reading this, I'm guessing you are.
Would you believe there's a way to make donations to Running to Places EVERY DAY without costing you a penny or even requiring you to do a thing out of your routine? It's true!
Introducing GoodSearch. If you haven't heard of it, GoodSearch is a search engine which donates 50-percent of its revenue to the charities and schools designated by its users. In other words, all you have to do to donate much-needed cash to R2P is to search the web.
Here's how it works:
1) Go to www.goodsearch.com
2) In the box that asks "WHO DO YOU GOODSEARCH FOR?" -- enter "Running to Places"
3) Search for stuff online as you would normally, knowing that every time you do, we get $.01! (It adds up!)
You only need to enter your preference once -- it will remember to donate to us thereafter. If you want to get slick about it, you can even take a minute follow their easy directions to make GoodSearch your default search engine in your web browser.
ATTENTION HOLIDAY (OR ANY OTHER KIND OF ONLINE) SHOPPERS!
From the good folks who brought you GoodSearch -- it's GoodShop! Again, couldn't be easier to donate. This time, just:
1) Go to www.goodshop.com
2) In the box that asks "WHO DO YOU GOODSEARCH FOR?" -- enter "Running to Places"
3) Select a retailer that you are going to shop at and go shopping! We will automatically get a percentage of the purchase! (Anywhere from 1-40%!!!)
Examples include Amazon, Best Buy, GAP, iTunes, PetSmart, Target, Toys R Us, and dozens more! If you're going to buy something, please check here first. It takes two extra seconds and can mean the difference between us being able to buy lumber for the set or not!
Of course, regular old donations are always welcome to help us keep participation in R2P free of mandatory fees. (Sorry, had to get that in there.)
Thanks so much!
Tue, Nov 11 2008
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We're excited to announce a fun way to raise some money to support R2P! A move-a-thon! Get ready to shake what your mama and/or papa gave you! Here are the details:
Date: Sat., Nov. 22, 2008
Time: 2-5 pm
Place: Caroline Elementary School [Route 79/Slaterville Road, Slaterville Springs, NY - directions]
For: R2P Members, Families & Friends
Advance Sale ONLY Tickets - $5/each
For tickets & info: kimake@yahoo.com
R2P members = sponsor form = free Move It! Ticket
How it works:
- R2P Company members volunteer to be “sponsored” by family and friends to raise money for R2P’s 2008-2009 Season.
- Fill out sponsor form information and collect money in advance – ask neighbors, friends and family to help R2P by pledging you! (download Sponsor Form PDF)
- Sell tickets to family and friends to come to the Move It! Fundraiser to support you and “move” with you!
- Bring sponsor form w/money to dance [that is your “ticket” into the Move It! Fundraiser – there will be a “sponsor check-in” area]
- For time pledged, you dance – move – jump – walk to fulfill your commitment
- Win prizes for wearing a unique hat or green clothing for “Go Green!”
- In Partnership with Caroline Rural Youth “Go Green” Project
- Free Food & Drinks for participants! DJ! Prizes! Bake Sale!
Date: Sat., Nov. 22, 2008
Time: 2-5 pm
Place: Caroline Elementary School [Route 79/Slaterville Road, Slaterville Springs, NY - directions]
For: R2P Members, Families & Friends
Advance Sale ONLY Tickets - $5/each
For tickets & info: kimake@yahoo.com
R2P members = sponsor form = free Move It! Ticket
How it works:
- R2P Company members volunteer to be “sponsored” by family and friends to raise money for R2P’s 2008-2009 Season.
- Fill out sponsor form information and collect money in advance – ask neighbors, friends and family to help R2P by pledging you! (download Sponsor Form PDF)
- Sell tickets to family and friends to come to the Move It! Fundraiser to support you and “move” with you!
- Bring sponsor form w/money to dance [that is your “ticket” into the Move It! Fundraiser – there will be a “sponsor check-in” area]
- For time pledged, you dance – move – jump – walk to fulfill your commitment
- Win prizes for wearing a unique hat or green clothing for “Go Green!”
- In Partnership with Caroline Rural Youth “Go Green” Project
- Free Food & Drinks for participants! DJ! Prizes! Bake Sale!
Wed, Oct 22 2008
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Sooo, in publishing callback info, my webmaking software did the ol' crashy-go-splat-thing over and over and over and over and over again. It made me sad. It left you confused. Sorry for the confusion and thanks for bearing with this crazy process.
Everyone who auditioned should have gotten the following email message from the amazing Gail Belokur:
Dear 2009 R2P Company Members!
We would like to congratulate everyone on a wonderful job! We appreciate the courage it takes to audition, so you should feel proud of yourself. As you read the attached callback lists, please remember that everyone who auditioned will be cast in at least one of our shows. Even if you aren't being called back, you will receive a notice when casting is posted at the end of October.
We also encourage you to "Save the Date" of November 1 from 6 - 9pm. At that time, we will have our Company Kick-Off at Dewitt Middle School. Company members and families are all invited as we have a fun night of welcoming new company members, making new connections and strengthening old ones. More details coming soon!
Please make sure to check every sheet attached and read the notes carefully. There are occasions when we call people or cast them for shows other than just the ones they indicated a firm interest in. It will then be your choice to accept or decline the callback or casting.
On behalf of Joey, Todd, Ross and myself--thank you for auditioning and we hope to see you all soon!
Gail
You can view the callback lists and materials by navigating these ugly but functional pages and folders. (Note: when you see "Parent Directory" -- it just means "go up one level in the folder structure" -- not anything to do with moms and dads.)
I want to reiterate that you all did amazing work at the auditions and we can't wait to work with ALL of you -- everyone who auditioned is in the company and will be in at least one show!
Questions? Be in touch.
Everyone who auditioned should have gotten the following email message from the amazing Gail Belokur:
Dear 2009 R2P Company Members!
We would like to congratulate everyone on a wonderful job! We appreciate the courage it takes to audition, so you should feel proud of yourself. As you read the attached callback lists, please remember that everyone who auditioned will be cast in at least one of our shows. Even if you aren't being called back, you will receive a notice when casting is posted at the end of October.
We also encourage you to "Save the Date" of November 1 from 6 - 9pm. At that time, we will have our Company Kick-Off at Dewitt Middle School. Company members and families are all invited as we have a fun night of welcoming new company members, making new connections and strengthening old ones. More details coming soon!
Please make sure to check every sheet attached and read the notes carefully. There are occasions when we call people or cast them for shows other than just the ones they indicated a firm interest in. It will then be your choice to accept or decline the callback or casting.
On behalf of Joey, Todd, Ross and myself--thank you for auditioning and we hope to see you all soon!
Gail
You can view the callback lists and materials by navigating these ugly but functional pages and folders. (Note: when you see "Parent Directory" -- it just means "go up one level in the folder structure" -- not anything to do with moms and dads.)
I want to reiterate that you all did amazing work at the auditions and we can't wait to work with ALL of you -- everyone who auditioned is in the company and will be in at least one show!
Questions? Be in touch.