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War of the Worlds - Casting Wrap Up!

theravenking — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:28:46 GMT

I have to say...it has been LONG time since I've encountered the kind of kinetic energy that can only be generated by top notch acting talent gathered in one place. Wow....It reminded me of why I do the crazy things I do as a hobby. We have wrapped up casting "War of the Worlds"...we were amazed at the sheer talent and enthusiasm brought to the table by everyone who auditioned. I have to go to bed tonight before I finish up the cast list...but I should be contacting my new cast members tomorrow. (BTW - Monique...your headshot is just fine).

WAR of the WORLDS auditions!

theravenking — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:13:58 GMT

Legion Fantastique and The Castro Theatre Present.... WAR OF THE WORLDS The 70th Anniversary Broadcast (A re-enactment of Orson Welles' classic radio drama) October 29, 2008 In order to help raise funds for our show at the Dickens Christmas Fair, Legion Fantastiquewill be presenting, in conjunction with The Castro Theatre, a performance/re-enactment of the Mercury Theater on the Air's presentation of H.G.Wells' "The War of the Worlds". The live show will be roughly an hour (with some interactive improvisation as guests arrive), and then will be followed by a screening of George Pal's 1953 movie "War of the Worlds". We are looking for vocal, energetic, charismatic actors who will portray the various actors (and their "on-air" roles) who participated in the infamous broadcast. To learn more about the cast/crew of the original broadcast, please visit: http://groversmill.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/original-cast-profiles-cast-reference-list/ AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD: AUGUST 12 & 14 Auditions begin at 7pm. PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT for an audition for either date (Tuesday or Thursday) by sending an email to: legionfantastique@gmail.com. PLEASE mark your email's subject line with "WAR OF THE WORLDS Auditions" so we can keep track of which show you are auditioning for. After we receive your email, you will be given directions to the audition location, your audition time, AND a list of characters we are looking for. Be ready to do some cold reading from the radio script, and some character readings as well. To hear the original broadcast, visit: http://sounds.mercurytheatre.info/mercury/381030.mp3 www.legionfantastique.com http://groversmill.wordpress.com/ http://www.castrotheatre.com/

I need a film crew

theravenking — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:27:38 GMT

I am thinking of adding a video to a website...but here's the kicker - I don't have a decent video camera. Does anyone have a relatively nice video camera (digital, preferably) that I may use in a future date to film a short piece of fluff for my website? Please? Pretty please? Thanks!

My Random Book - Stolen from Anastasia...

theravenking — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:57:45 GMT

1. Go to the Wikipedia home page and click random article. That is your pen-name. 2. Click random article again; that is your book / publication title. 3. Click random article 15 more times; those are the chapters / poems of your book. 4. Go tohttp://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/. The Third picture is your Book cover! My Pen Name: David Geringas Book Title: "The Routers" CONTENTS Chapter 1 - "Multistability" Chapter 2 - "Lockheed AC-130" Chapter 3 - "Somerset Wildlife Trust" Chapter 4 - "Runabout" Chapter 5 - "Ly Hundred" Chapter 6 - "Hampden Railroad" Chapter 7 - "Hōjō Ujikuni" Chapter 8 - "Keats Island" Chapter 9 - "Embraer EMB 121 Xingu" Chapter 10 - "Tiste characters in the Malazan Book of the Fallen" Chapter 11 - "Renault 18" Chapter 12 - "Maisoncelles-la-Jourdan" Chapter 13 - "Suppressive Person" Chapter 14 - "Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan" Chapter 15 - "Invoice processing"

AUDITIONS - La Legion Fantastique 2008!

theravenking — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:04:24 GMT

Greetings, Thanks to everyone (audience and participants alike) for their support and enthusiasm last year, which made our inaugural year of La Legion Fantastique a hit at the 2007 Dickens Christmas Fair. Now the clock is ticking, and we must begin the process of creating an even bigger and better show! Our returning cast has already begun holding monthly rehearsals...and we are now scheduling auditions for the many shows and characters that inhabit La Legion Fantastique.! We are looking for dedicated, friendly, and talents actors and artists to join us in our quest to faithfully bring the worlds of Jules Verne to vibrant life! If you would like to take on the challenge of being bigger than life Victorian-age science fiction characters in a fully immersive theatrical environment ... we want to meet you! Not only are we looking for environmental actors (characters from Verne's books), but we are also looking for someone to play the coveted role of Mr. Jules Verne himself! We are also looking for 3 actors for the Legion Fantastique children's show - "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea". This is a high-energy, physical, audience participation show that will be performed daily...so we need actors who are outgoing, can project vocally, and won't mind multiple weeknight rehearsals in October-November. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO AUDITION - Please send an email to: legionfantastique@gmail.com (with something particularly Jules Verne related...just to see that you're paying attention) to schedule an audition time and to receive our list of characters we are looking to cast. If you could please send a recent photo of yourself as well, that would help. The following dates are currently planned for auditions: JULY 30 AUGUST 27 SEPTEMBER 24 OCTOBER 22 NOVEMBER 5 PLEASE NOTE: We have limited space this year, and we will be unable to cast everyone who auditions...so please be aware that an audition is not a guarantee for a role. We hope to see you there! -Peter Overstreet (a.k.a. Phileas Fogg) dir. La Legion Fantastique To learn more about our show ... VISIT: http://mrphileasfogg.wordpress.com/

The (First) Great Train Robbery

theravenking — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:30:46 GMT

Hey Dickens Fair Folk! Many of you have taken my class "Cruel Britannia" during the workshops. For those of you who haven't, it's an informative course regarding the system of crime and punishment in London during Charles Dickens' lifetime. Many of you enjoyed it...but never seemed to be able to watch one of the films that I cite on a regular basis - "The Great Train Robbery" (with Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland). WELL...NOW YOU CAN. In the immortal words of Jeremy Wolfe - "Git off yer bleedin' arse 'n wotch it!" (actually...I'm paraphrasing). It's one of my favorite films set in the Victorian era. It's "Mission Impossible" meets Charles Dickens...kid you not. SO...Follow the link below, and enjoy! http://www.hulu.com/watch/27655/the-great-train-robbery

First a lovely wife...and now a NEPHEW!

theravenking — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:24:16 GMT

My nephew, Duncan Adzo Arvizu, was born yesterday afternoon! Yes...My "brother" Damian's a geek for choosing both "Duncan" AND "Adzo" for his son's first and middle names...You're the bigger geek if you can get BOTH of the references Well...anyway...YAY!

Stan Winston

theravenking — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:21:52 GMT

The monster maker legend, Stan Winston, passed away this week. He was the guy behind Jurassic Park, Terminator, Predator, Aliens, and much much more! He will be sorely missed (especially my monster movie freaks like me). Goodbye, Stan...and thank you! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2008/06/stan-winston-de.html

First Reactions (Horked from Ry)

theravenking — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:42:26 GMT

These are my first thoughts upon seeing these words. Beer: Belly Sex: Most definitely McDonald: Old Relationship: Whee! Purple: Prose Power Rangers:Go...no please...GO! Steroids: Governor Cartoons: *POIT!* The President: "IIIIIt's Howdy Doody Time!" Tupperware: Pastels Santa Clause: Spellcheck Halloween: Sacred Alice: Cooper Myspace: Cluttered Clowns: Target practice Marriage: Partnership Paris: Guillotine Patty: Peppermint Redheads: Brethren Blondes: Yummy! (One in particular) One night stands: Feh Donald Trump: Comb over Neverland: Eden...but that's another story... Pixie: Bleu Word: Crashed ... AGAIN! Vanilla Ice Cream: Fudge Hooters: Bob High School Musical: Bye Bye Birdie (Yes...I was in that one too) Pajamas: Flanel Woody: See "Blondes" Wet Socks: See "The President"

The Last...uh...First Unicorn?

theravenking — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:14:58 GMT

Remember up at Blackpoint...back in the 80's...they used to have a photo booth in which you could be photographed with a "real live unicorn" (the surgically altered goat named "Lancelot")? One of my mom's favorite pictures of me as a kid is of me with that silly billy (and yes...we're both aware of WHO took that picture...*shudder*). Anyway...Lancelot, eat your heart out! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080611/ap_on_fe_st/italy_unicorn

Breakin' the Friday Blues

theravenking — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:32:49 GMT

If you love crappy movies in that "Oh My God, Look At That Trainwreck!" kinda way...You'll at least get a giggle from my latest YouTube find: Italian Spiderman! It's a parody of all those horrible macho Italian exploitation films from the 70's and 80's. Episode 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvNLlwkwP64&watch_response Episode 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWzb3Ynz3gk Episode 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psZ20wVpjYQ&feature=related SO bad...but worth a look...

Done...

theravenking — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:02:27 GMT

...just done.

Stolen from the lot o' ya's!

theravenking — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:07:46 GMT

Yoinked from Rydell (X) Gone on a blind date (X) Skipped school (X) Watched someone die (X) Been to Canada (X) Been to Mexico ( ) Been to Florida (X) Been on a plane (X) Been lost (X) Been on the opposite side of the country (X) Gone to Washington DC (X) Swam in the ocean (X) Cried yourself to sleep (X) Played cops and robber ( X) Recently colored with crayons ( X) Sang Karaoke (X ) Paid for a meal with coins only? (X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? ( X) Made prank phone calls ( X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose (X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue (X) Danced in the rain ( X) Written a letter to Santa Claus ( X) Been kissed under the mistletoe ( ) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about (X) Blown bubbles (X) Gone ice-skating (X) Been skinny dipping outdoors (X) Gone to the movies 1. Any nickname? Pete, Creeper, Honey (if you call me Petey...I'll hurt you) 2. Mother's name? Kathleen 3. Favorite drink? Rum drinks, Martinis, Iced Tea...and Diet Coke (I know...bad...I know) 4. Tattoo? self-inflicted ink dot on thumb. 5. Piercings? Left ear...but it's closed up now. 6. How much do you love your job? So much I could kill every last on of those miserable S.O.B.'s...moving on... 7. Birthplace? St. Luke's Hospital, SF 8. Favorite vacation spot? 9. Ever been to Africa? No...want to though. 10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Of course...Starving Artist, you know. 11. Ever been on TV? Yep. 12. Ever steal any traffic sign? Ahem...once. 13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes. 14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4. 15. Favorite salad dressing? Honey Mustard, and Bleu Cheese 16. Favorite pie? Pecan 17. Favorite number? Number 9....Number 9....Number 9 18. Favorite movie? Chinatown 19. Favorite holiday? Samhain. 20. Favorite dessert? Cheesecake and white wine. 21. Favorite food? Curry 22. Favorite day of the week? Saturday 23. Favorite brand of body wash? Water 24. Favorite toothpaste? Horse Manure....HAH! Made you wonder...Just kidding - Crest! 25. Favorite smell? Amber Oil, Jasmine, and Cinnamon 26. What do you do to relax? Draw, soak in a tub, meditate. 28. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Looking like Sam Elliot in Golden Compass and flying around the world with my Kitten. 29. Furthest place you will send this to? Africa...just for shits and giggles.

HA-HAAAA!

theravenking — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:03:41 GMT

This is my commute...EVERY day...with me n' me mateys aboard the "S.S. PT Cruiser"! http://www.hulu.com/watch/19528/family-guy-pirate-chase#s-p45-st-i1

What the hell!?

theravenking — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:49:42 GMT

Along the lines of our recent religious rants....Please explain to me when we suddenly went back to the middle ages!? Does this mean that Ace, J.Paul and I have to worry about our lives when passing through Florida!? Sorry...this is just plain stupid! http://www.wcsh6.com/news/watercooler/article.aspx?storyid=86318 The logic is almost as bad as: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp_l5ntikaU

Happy May Day

theravenking — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:10:02 GMT

Okay...A lovely birthday party aside...April sucked BIG TIME. So...Happy May Day! May May make merry madness for the maudlin masses! (as opposed to Ass-Tastic April...pbbbt!) So to celebrate...a little bit of silliness: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luVjkTEIoJc&feature=related

There is just no pleasing some people....

theravenking — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:48:22 GMT

That is all.

Not all buns are cute!

theravenking — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:13:28 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9LBakWBQaQ&feature=related

Yarr! Lookit Me!

theravenking — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:34:48 GMT

Aye, tis a stroke to me ego ter see me oogly mug upon ye promotional mateerials fer the 2nd Annual Pirate Festival in Vallejo. So...Go to the Pirate Festival, ye scurvy dogs - or I'll make ya eat both yer own buttocks!

GEEK!

theravenking — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:34:14 GMT

According to the Geek Test - http://www.innergeek.us/geek-test.html#geek - I am a geek (%19.32939) And now back your regularly scheduled program.

These me-me's are beginning to repeat themselves...

theravenking — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:33:58 GMT

1. What is your occupation? Storyteller. 2. What color are your socks right now? Black. 3. What are you listening to right now? Doctor Who - "The Horns of Nimon" 4. What was the last thing that you ate? Protein Bar 5. Can you drive a stick shift? Yep. 6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? The orange one at the bottom of the pile...with all those little flecks of green on it. 7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My mom 8. Where’s 8? On board Galactica with the humans... 9. How old are you today? 34 10. Favorite drink? Iced Tea and Mai Tai's 11. What is your favorite sport to watch? Hot Saw cutting 12. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes. 13. Pets? 1 pusscat. 14. Favorite food? Reuben sandwich 15. Last movie you watched? Apocalypto 16. Favorite Day of the year? Halloween 17. What do you do to vent anger? Cuss...growl...and then usually get over it... 18. What was your favorite toy as a child? Legos 19. What is your favorite season? Autumn 20. Hugs or kisses? Both 21. Cherry or Blueberry? I've only lost one of them...you figure it out. 22. Do you want your friends to email you back? Yes, please. 23. Who is most likely to respond? Cat 24. Who is least likely to respond? Potential employers 25. Where do you work? In a basement 26. When was the last time you cried? Last week 27. What is on the floor of your closet? Don't have a closet... 28. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? I've known you all for about the same amount of time. 29. Who is the friend you have had the shortest that you are sending this to? Someone who isn't on Tribe. 30. Favorite smells? Amber oil, white sage, moist straw warmed by the sun... 31. Who inspires you? Cat. 32. What are you afraid of losing? Cat. 33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Spicy 34. Favorite car? 1967 Corvette Stingray 35. Favorite cat breed? A Taylor Siamese 36. Number of keys on your key ring? 5 37. How many years at your current job? 2 ... as in too many. 38. Favorite day of the week? Saturday 39. How many states have you lived in? 1 40. Do you think you're funny? Whether or not I plan it...yes.

It's like...my Birthday, and stuff!

theravenking — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:33:26 GMT

April 9, 1974 - That's when I was born. A lot has happened in my life since then - both in the world at large and within my own selfish little sphere. *sigh* Yep.

Spammy!

theravenking — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:28:25 GMT

Ol' Spammy is coming by the office to pick up his personal belongings. It's only been two days, but man I am depressed now that he's gone. I just want him to do the Walter Huston dance. "YAaaaahhh-hahahaha! Yer dummer than the dumbest jack asses! Lookit yerselves! WooooaaahHAHAHAhAHAAA!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w4B7QxL_n4&feature=related

Stolen from Liz - just because...

theravenking — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:00:28 GMT

IF YOU'RE ON MY FRIENDS LIST, I want to know 36 things about you. I don't care if we never talk, or if we already know everything about each other. Short and sweet is fine ... just add a comment to this blog with the answers and copy this entry to your blog 1) Are you currently in a serious relationship? Absolutely... 2) What was your dream growing up? To be a film director 3) What talent do you wish you had? I wish I could play a guitar. 4) If I bought you a drink what would it be? A Martini .. or a Mai Tai...depends on my mood. 5) Favorite vegetable? Bell pepper 6) What was the last book you read? Tarzan: Lord of the Apes - Edgar Rice Burroughs 7) What zodiac sign are you? Aries 8) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Neither really 9) Worst Habit? Letting my temper flare. 10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride? You bet. 11) What is your favorite sport? Cycling. 12) Do you have a Negative or Optimistic attitude? It varies...but I'm mostly Optimistic. 13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me? Start foaming at the mouth and repeat "Oklahoma! Oklahoma! Oklahoma!" ... Just to see what you'd do. 14) Worst thing to ever happen to you? Being married to the wrong person for so long. 15) Tell me one weird fact about you. only one??? 16) Do you have any pets? No. 17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly? I'd probably have to put on my pants. 18) What was your first impression of me? "Cool...another faire person!" 19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary? Neither...I think they're target practice. 20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be? To have a normal ribcage. 21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience? Dunno...what have you got planned? 22) What color eyes do you have? Green 23) Ever been arrested? Nope 24) Bottle or can soda? Either. 25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it? Pay off Cat's wedding ring and the wedding. 27) What's your favorite place to hang at? With friends and family. Trader Vic's 28) Do you believe in ghosts? Yes 29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time? make things... 30) Do you swear a lot? define a lot... 31) Biggest pet peeve? Arrogance ... tempered with stupidity. 32) In one word, how would you describe yourself? Old-Fashioned 33) Do you believe/appreciate romance? Yes. 35) Do you believe in God? I don't subscribe to the Christian practice of faith, no. 36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you? You're reading this, aren't you? 37) (BONUS!) What movie can you watch again and again? Time Bandits

Mr. Blunt - Update

theravenking — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:43:03 GMT

I went down to Santa Clara and visited Mike (aka "Mr. Blunt") at the hospital...He is getting better - very slowly, but better. He's trying to keep a rosy outlook, but it's honestly been a struggle for him. He's got a big ol' incision up his back, and he's finally coming down from nine days of morphine (he's now on vicadin). The poor guy is fighting...and fighting well...and he seems to be healing. He is starting to go from no feeling in his legs to having dull pain in his thighs - which IS an improvement. He even moved his legs a little last night - which is AWESOME. He will, more than likely, be moved out of the hospital into his friend's home to be looked after during his recovery. He thanks everyone for their support, and I will keep you all informed of future developments.