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Update:
The Chicago-Paris Le Boeuf sur le Toit Project
is Expanding!
We have a very exciting announcement to share with you. TDP has decided, after much encouragement by our Parisian collaborators and sponsors, to expand our Chicago-Paris Boeuf sur le Toit project!
This means that instead of taking the show to perform in Paris this month, we are turning it into a year-long commemoration, spending most of 2010 celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Boeuf sur le Toit here with you in Chicago before traveling to Paris in the fall to perform the show on the stage of its original 1920 debut.
We are in the process of planning workshops, masterclasses, appearances and other events to celebrate 90th Anniversary of Boeuf sur le Toit here in Chicago, beginning in February and continuing throughout the year. We will keep you updated as we solidify our plans, and we hope you will continue our journey with us and join in on the celebration!
Become involved with the project - click here is see a brief video,
And, click to our Cause:
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New activity of our Chicago-Paris Project:
Free Workshops on Mime!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
3:00p-4:00p
4:00p-5:00p
Indian Boundary Cultural Center
2500 West Lunt Avenue, Chicago
(One block west of Western Ave.)
INTRODUCTORY MIME WORKSHOP
Characterization, Movement, Spacial Understanding, Emotions and Objects make up the essential base for understanding the ancient art of Mime.
Internationally-renowned Mime Theatre Artists, T. Daniel and Laurie Willets will be conducting these introductory workshops on the above techniques as well as sharing the importance of the imagination.
This is a good way to learn about the basic ideas of the Art of Mime, T. Daniel Productions, and our future projects.
Come explore this mesmerizing Art, the ‘true’ Art of Mime.
Workshop Schedule:
Session I: 3:00-4:00pm
Session II: 4:00-5:00pm
Please RSVP !
info at tdanielproductions dot org,
Stay tuned for upcoming newsletters with more detailed descriptions of the workshops.
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T. Daniel Productions is now on Facebook
with a Group Page
and a Cause
There is a new and exciting way for you to get involved with T. Daniel Productions. We have created our very own Facebook Cause! If you go to T. Daniel Productions Facebook Cause you will find our Cause. Here, you can see what others have been doing to support us, read bulletins about the most up-to-date happenings for our Chicago-Paris Le Boeuf sur le Toit project, and make a quick and easy donation to our company. You can even invite your friends and families! They too can read about the events and appearances we have coming up.
Also, you can become a member of our TDP Group page when you create your personal Facebook account. TDP Group page: T. Daniel Productions Group or simply by searching “T. Daniel Productions” in the Facebook search bar. Our TDP Group page contains:
- company info
- photos
- videos
- bulletins and updates
- and the link to the TDP website ( http://tdanielproductions.org/ ), where you can also make a donation.
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Our New Intern
Meet Kacin
T. Daniel Productions welcomes a new member to our staff! Introducing Miss Kacin Menendez, affectionately dubbed our “All-Powerful Intern.” Kacin is currently a senior theatre major at Northwestern University who has a passion for Physical Theatre and Circus Arts. She has played the “Red-Haired Lady” in the TDP production of Boeuf sur le Toit since May 2009 (see attached photos). She also trains and performs as a Circus Artist in and around Chicago, and teaches children’s after-school Circus Arts programs. Kacin has jumped on board with T. Daniel Productions to assist with online marketing and communications, as well as other preparations for our 90th Anniversary Celebrations of Boeuf sur le Toit.
“I am thrilled to be involved with T. Daniel Productions, and I’m very excited about the work we are doing! I will be sending you updates and emails about our project as it continues to develop. Thanks for your patronage, and I look forward to celebrating the 90th anniversary of our show with you!” -Kacin
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Marcel Marceau
(1923-2007)
It is so hard to believe that our very dear friend, teacher and mentor has not been with us now for two years. For Marceau passed away on September 22, Saturday, 2007. Our hearts will remain heavy...our tears still wet. He is still missed. T. Daniel and Laurie Willets are excited about bringing one of their productions to Paris, but sad that their friend and teacher will be there is spirit only. They recently visited his grave in Paris:
Please view T. Daniel and Laurie Willets’ special tribute to Marcel Marceau at:
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Pierre Verry
(1913-2009)
We recently learned that Pierre, our dear friend, teacher and extraordinary mime, passed away on October 3, 2009. He had a great long life: 1913-2009. A tribute is in preparation and will be added to this site soon. Please check back.
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