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Volume 11, Issue 4 – WINTER 2007
Welcome to UPSTAGE, Alameda Civic Light Opera’s quarterly newsletter. UPSTAGE is designed to keep all our patrons and supporters informed about ACLO’s shows, activities and special events. Click below for the item you want to read or scroll down the entire newsletter. If you are reading this in the print version, see the last item for information about how to receive it via email.
- ACLO Needs Your Support
- The Sounds of the Season-Holiday Performance
- Bring Home a 42" Electrograph LCD Flat Screen TV for the New Year
- Pillow Park Plaza Special Holiday Donation Program and Open House
- Bank of Alameda Bake Sale
- Great Holiday Gifts from Body By M and Inspirational Designs
- Earn Money For ACLO While Shopping at AMAZON.COM For Your Holiday Purchases
- Are you on our e-mail list?
ACLO is at a critical crossroad and may be unable to produce a 2008 season. Even with great productions that continue to impress and inspire our audiences and despite extraordinary fund-raising activities, ACLO’s survival hangs by a thread. The cost of our productions has risen so steeply that our revenue simply cannot match our ever-increasing expenses. Our ticket revenue only covers half of our expenses. We have determined that ACLO needs to raise $100,000.00 by the end of 2007 or we will be forced to bring down the curtain for the very last time.
We are in the midst of a heavy fundraising campaign and need your help to continue not only bringing “Broadway to the East Bay” but also the continuation of our Lippert Internship Program for Technical Theater, Target Family Backstage Pass Program, Summer Youth Program and Adult Educational Programs. These programs greatly contribute to the survival of the arts and allow the arts to remain accessible to young people.
With these severe financial constraints in mind, we planned a season of blockbusters including Grease, Forever Plaid and West Side Story. But we cannot begin selling tickets for a season we may be unable to produce. Our Board is searching for financial assistance from every possible source, but in reality it is our loyal patrons and those passionate about musical theater who must decide how much this company means to you and to our community. We have worked hard to provide our audience, our performers and our interns with the kind of opportunities they want and need but without a substantial increase in donations, we will be forced to bring down the curtain for the last time on our glorious productions and our eleven-year history of bringing Broadway to the East Bay.
How can you help? Make a cash donation. You can mail your check to ACLO at 875 A Island Drive #292 Alameda, Ca 94502 or make a donation using your credit card at www.aclo.com. ACLO will also be offering several fundraising events for the remainder of the year.
The Sounds of the Season-Holiday Performance
Nothing evokes the magic of the holidays like the music that accompanies this special time of year. Join us on December 22 at 8:00 pm as we celebrate the Sounds of the Season. This special holiday performance will feature four of ACLO’s leading men, Ray Chavez, Laurie De Seguirant, Greg Zema and Derrick Silva performing some of the most memorable holiday music.
Ray Chavez was recently seen in Kiss Me Kate as General Howell but has performed in numerous ACLO productions including Man of La Mancha as the Padre, Oklahoma as Ali Hakim and Evita as Peron. Laurie De Seguirant was last seen on the ACLO stage as Petruchio/Fred in Kiss Me Kate and in past productions of The Music Man as Harold Hill, South Pacific as Lieutenant Cable, The Secret Garden as Archibald Craven and Evita as Magaldi. Greg Zema played the role of Derrick Silva was last seen on the ACLO stage in Jesus Christ Superstar as Judas and Aida as Radames and has performed in past productions of Evita as Che and Man of La Mancha as Don Quixote.
You won’t want to miss the talent packed performance which will take place at the beautiful Rhythmix Cultural Works (www.rhythmix.org) located at 2513 Blanding Avenue in Alameda. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at the ACLO box office, on line at www.aclo.com (fees apply) or at the door on the evening of the performance. Seating is limited and this event will surely sell out, so it is advised that tickets are purchased in advance.
Bring Home a 42" Electrograph LCD Flat Screen TV for the New Year
Don’t miss you chance to win a 42" Electrograph LCD flat screen TV. Si Lewis of Hidden Connections (www.hiddenconnections.net) has graciously donated this great television and it could be yours.
You can purchase your raffle tickets at the following locations;
- ACLO Box Office (Located behind the Alameda Towne Centre business office)
523 South Shore Center West Alameda, CA 94501 Tel: 510.864.2256 (ACLO) - Alameda Dentist/Rick Tabor DDS
1821 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, Ca 94501 Tel: (510) 865-2900 - Bank of Alameda at Towne Center
(M-Fri 9:00-5:00/Sat 9:00-1:00)
2130 Otis Drive Alameda, Ca 94501-5278 Tel: (510) 748-8400 - Fashion After Passion-SPECIAL PROMOTION-If you purchase $100 in raffle tickets you will receive a $20.00 Gift Card for any purchases made at Fashion After Passion.
1205 Lincoln Avenue Alameda, Ca 769-MOMS (T-Sat 10:00-5:00) - Pillow Park Plaza
1419 Park Street Alameda, Ca (510) 521-6227
Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or 6 for $20.00. The lucky winner will be drawn on December 22 at ACLO’s The Sounds of the Season Holiday Performance. Winner does not have to be present to win.
Pillow Park Plaza Special Holiday Donation Program and Open House
Pillow Park Plaza located at 1419 Park Street (510) 521-6227 (www.pillowpark.com) has created a fantastic donation program that supports ACLO in our fundraising efforts. During the month of December they will donate $5.00 for every $100.00 in purchases made at their store. This is a great way to pick up some great holiday gifts while supporting ACLO. Pillow Park has every itemfor your home, and then some! Whether you are looking for furniture, mattresses, gifts, rugs or accessories, they have what you are looking for, all with award winning service. They now carry 1000's of hand made cigars and cigar accessories.
Pillow Park Plaza will be hosting a special open house on December 7 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Their staff will be ready to help you with all your shopping needs. ACLO will be caroling and there will also be hot cider and delicious holiday treats.
The Bank of Alameda at Towne Center will be hosting a Holiday Bake Sale on Friday December 14 from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday December 15 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Stop by during office hours and purchase some tasty holiday treats. The Bank of Alameda is located at 2130 Otis Drive Alameda. All proceeds go to ACLO. Don’t miss the chance to pick up some great sweets homemade by ACLO’s actors, staff and board.
Great Holiday Gifts from Body By M and Inspirational Designs
Just in time for the holidays, purchase great gifts while supporting ACLO. Body By M offers bath and body products made by hand the old fashion way including candles, handmade soaps, salt scrub, sugar scrub, bath salts, milk bath, soy candles, gel wax candles, hand and body lotion and more. Inspirational Designs provides jewelry for women who desire pieces they won’t see on everyone else. Jewelry designs are inspired by women and made to be elegant and versatile and most items wear well from day to night.
Body By M and Inspirational Designs will be selling their products at several of ACLO’s fundraising events during December including the Sounds of the Season Holiday Performance on December 22. This is a great opportunity for any last minute holiday shoppers.
You can also purchase their products on-line at www.BodybyM.com and www.IDesignJewelry.com. Make sure to add in promotional code ACLO at check out.
Earn Money For ACLO While Shopping at AMAZON.COM For Your Holiday Purchases
You can earn money for ACLO while shopping on-line for all your holiday needs. Amazon.com will donate a portion of all purchases to ACLO if they are made though the link on our website. All you need to do is access Amazon through ACLO’s home page and then shop as you normally do.
The Alameda Civic Light Opera is building an e-mail distribution list to keep our patrons and supporters informed about the shows, special events and news about the East Bay’s finest musical theater company. Don’t miss any important announcements! Get on the list today by visiting www.aclo.com and clicking on the link in the upper right hand corner of the home page. It only takes a moment to become a part of the ACLO e-family, and we won’t share your e-mail address with any other organization.
Alameda Civic Light Opera
Mailing address: 875 A Island Drive, #292, Alameda, California 94502
(510) 864-ACLO (2256) • www.aclo.com
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Editor: Allan Mann
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Photos: John Faris