Next Open Mic –> Monday, February 9th!

The next DC Cabaret Network Open Mic is Monday, February 9, 2009.  Sign-up starts at 7:30, singing starts at 8:00 p.m. All at the fabulous Warehouse Theater. The wonderful Reenie Codelka will be at the piano.

Admission is a suggested donation for the pianist and to cover the rental fee: $15 for non-members, $12 for paid members of the DC Cabaret Network.

The Warehouse Theater is located at 1021 7th Street, NW, across from the new Convention Center.

Everyone is welcome. Our Open Mic Nights are a great opportunity to try out new stuff, take out an old friend, or just hone your skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

We hope to see you there.

Getting to the Atlas Performing Arts Center and the H Street Playhouse Just Got a Little Bit Easier

From the Washington Post’s Backstage column on January 21, 2009:

“Theatergoers tired of hunting for scarce parking spots around the 1300 block of H Street NE when heading to the Atlas Performing Arts Center or H Street Playhouse can try a new free shuttle. It will run evenings from 5 p.m. till Metro closes between the Gallery Place Metro station (at Seventh and H streets NW) and the Minnesota Avenue Metro station (on Benning Road NE). The shuttle will stop in front of the Atlas, at 1333 H St. NE, which is also near H Street Playhouse (1365 H St. NE). The buses have green-and-white H Street NE logos.”

So now there are no excuses for missing all those great cabaret shows by local performers!

Bethesda Theatre Seeking Cabaret Acts

The Bethesda Theatre is seeking immediate submissions for self-contained Cabaret, Comedy and Variety acts for their new Late Night/Dark Night Cabaret & Comedy Series, commencing in early 2009 on their brand-new Café Stage performance space.

The Theatre is seeking specifically 1, 2, 3 and 4-person self-contained cabaret, music and comedy acts with a willingness to promote their appearances through their own networks to compliment the in-house promotional efforts by the Theatre.
The performance facilities include:
1. Performance area is 12-feet wide by 8-feet deep
2. Grand Piano (adjacent to performance area).
3. Sound system with 4 available microphones (w/stands) and 2 channels for recorded music and/or effects.
4. Performance lighting system with 3-color washes and 3 “specials”.
5. 4 stools

Submit materials, including a description of the act and any supporting materials (promo material, sound and/or video recordings, etc) to:
Tom Davis
Director of Facilities and Events
The Bethesda Theatre
Email: tomd@bethesdatheatre.com
Phone: (301) 657-7827 ext. 101
Mail: 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Coming Soon: DC Cabaret Network Members Only Showcase!

Due to the huge success of the DC Cabaret Network Members Only Showcases, another one is planned for Sunday, March 1, 8:00pm at The Arts Club of Washington. The first 12 people who send an email to Info@dccabaretnetwork.org on Wednesday, February 4th will be performing.  (Emails sent before that date will not be considered.)

Please note that preference will be given to members who did not perform in the other fabulous showcases.  The extraordinarily talented Alex Tang will again be the Music Director and accompanist, and Judy Simmons will direct.  You will have a strictly held 6-minute slot with no more than two songs and patter.  More information will be sent to the performers about rehearsal times.  You will get one 20-minute rehearsal with Alex and there will be a dress rehearsal in the afternoon on the day of the performance.

January 2009 Newsletter is now available

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