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Liz Ehttp://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Liz E)Blogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-6779035288196169481Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:22:00 +00002011-07-14T09:22:47.127-07:00Golden TicketGoods and ServicesGreg MossJennifer BarclayJesse GeigerNathan LeighRyder FarmHere it is the middle of summer 2011.  We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since we premiered THE EXILE OF PETIE DELARGE at REDCAT in Los Angeles! And what a difference a year has made!  The company is now based in Brooklyn, NY.   We have expanded our artistic team to include Co-Artistic Director Jesse Geiger and Artistic Associate Nathan Leigh in addition to founder http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2011/07/shiny-objects-updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-1463143160980464480Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:46:00 +00002011-04-07T10:46:06.536-07:00Affording TicketsAmerican IdiotJesse GeigerKen DavenportLynn Nottage I think this is a rebuttal to @kendavenport, although I agree with him: So the next time you find yourself saying “Theater tickets are too expensive,” stop yourself.  Man up and admit it.  Say, “I don’t find enough value in going to the theater.”(via The Producer’s Perspective: ‘Stop Telling Me You Can’t Afford Theater Tickets!’) I am totally guilty of this. But this week I http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2011/04/liz-writes-rebuttal-to-ken-davenports.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-1264593960252144530Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:48:00 +00002011-03-02T13:48:20.604-08:00Artistic RetreatDarlingJesse GeigerNathan LeighOk, no it's not actually a vacation. It's the A Collection of Shiny Objects' First Semi-Irregular Creative Retreat!   The boys and I have traveled to a semi-secret and fairly secluded location (aka Nathan's parents' vacation house in Chatham, MA) for some artistic and company development time.  We've spent most of our time working on the plot and music of DARLING, our hipster/http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2011/03/vacation-all-we-ever-wanted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-8391363847388066165Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:37:00 +00002011-02-02T06:37:54.369-08:00Ars NovaCollaborationtownGreg MossJesse Geigernew websiteSuper MirageWalMart Project Hi guys and gals! Pleased to meet you. I’ll be guesting on the Shiny Objects blog from time to time. Exciting developments are in the works…. First: We have a new website! www.collectshinyobjects.org. Check it out to learn a bit more about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Like all things Shiny, it’s a fabulous work-in-progress. Expect further evolutions, make-overs and re-inventions in http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2011/02/guest-blog-from-co-artitic-director.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-8863074069823894549Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:43:00 +00002011-01-04T19:39:17.645-08:00Caster SermenyaFractured AtlasGreg MossHerculine/CasterJesse GeigerJordan SeaveyThe Exile of Petie DeLargeThe Womens ProjectWalMart ProjectHappy New Year from A Collection of Shiny Objects! It has been an incredibly busy first year for the company. Our first production, THE EXILE OF PETIE DELARGE, had a successful run in Los Angeles at Son of Semele Theater, and an exciting transfer to the Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (REDCAT) to kick-off their 2010 New Original Works Festival (NOW Fest). A Collection of Shiny Objects andhttp://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-2011-from-acoso.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-5473179319301369962Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:02:00 +00002010-07-19T08:40:46.081-07:00PhotosREDCATSon of Semele EnsembleThe Exile of Petie DeLargeThe run of 'The Exile of Petie DeLarge' at Son of Semele Theater was tremendously successful, and I am so grateful to all the friends and intrepid theater-goers who came out to support. What's that you say?  You were out of LA, or hiding out in June and you missed the excitement of 'Exile' bursting out of the 36-seat Son of Semele Theater?  Well, lucky you, you get a second chance! http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2010/07/exile-continues-on-at-redcat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-7764293794642734475Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:15:00 +00002010-06-19T17:15:08.318-07:00Jennifer BarclayLA Stage AllianceMaureen HuskeySon of Semele EnsembleThe Exile of Petie DeLargeMaureen Huskey and I sat down with reporter Ashley Steed from the LA Stage Alliance's blog to talk about 'The Exile of Petie DeLarge'. Here's an excerpt: " There comes a time when we must grow up and become an adult. But what does that even mean? Recent CalArts Master’s grad and founder of the production company A Collection of Shiny Objects, Elizabeth English, realized she had been fed a http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2010/06/exile-featured-in-la-stage-alliance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-8037293064588223940Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:49:00 +00002010-06-08T17:49:46.553-07:00Hollywood FringeHyperbole: originsRogue ArtistsSon of Semele EnsembleThe Exile of Petie DeLargeThat's right. There are less than 2 weeks left till both THE EXILE OF PETIE DELARGE opens at Son of Semele Theater and HYPERBOLE: origins opens as a part of the Hollywood Fringe at Art/Works. I admit it, I feel like a proud parent. I've been to rehearsals for both shows and they look fan-freakin'-tastic. "EXILE" has sex, drugs, rock, crazy masks... and french fries.  It features the http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2010/06/less-than-two-weeks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-9025577930084441324Tue, 04 May 2010 05:10:00 +00002010-07-19T08:44:59.942-07:00Son of Semele EnsembleThe Exile of Petie DeLarge Mark your calendars!  The Exile of Petie DeLarge is going into its workshop phase this month! I couldn't be more pleased on the cast and creative team I've assembled (keep your eyes on this blog for a formal announcement of the cast list soon). A Collection of Shiny Objects, otherwise known as my little upstart company of one, has entered into partnership with Son of Semele Ensemble http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2010/05/announcing-performance-dates-for-exile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-2427279000239288738Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:53:00 +00002010-07-19T08:46:16.159-07:00Highways Performance SpaceMeganwestPhotosSilver Years of DustStacy DawsonTymberly Canale Magic Framework - Choreography by Stacy Dawson Stearns (Pictured: Jessica Emmanuel, Stacy Dawson Stearns) Off The Wall - Choreography by Tymberly Canale (Pictured: Chris Giarmo) Snow (a study) - Choreography by Tymberly Canale (Pictured: Neil Harris, Tymberly Canale) All photos courtesy of Megan Westerby.http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2010/04/photo-highlights-silver-years-of-dust.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-7532128300440255150Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:39:00 +00002010-07-19T08:49:50.215-07:00AnachrolushBradbury BuildingGraphic DesignPhotosThe Exile of Petie DeLarge My Graphic Designer/Friend/Current Housemate, Anachrolush (aka Zoe), blogs about our photo trip to the Bradbury Building last weekend. Research work for the graphic design for 'The Exile of Petie DeLarge'. More at the link: Bradburying http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2010/04/photographing-bradbury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-965538370851214297Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:48:00 +00002010-03-30T17:51:31.536-07:00Highways Performance SpaceSilver Years of DustStacy DawsonTymberly Canale Among my many interests in producing I have started to get involved with dance/physical theater, too. I had the good fortune of meeting Stacy Dawson Stearns and Tymberly Canale while helping out with a residency with NY-based Big Dance Theater at the Getty Villa in Malibu this past February.   Tymberly is a current company member and Stacy is an alum. Next week we will be putting up http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2010/03/silver-years-of-dust.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-5263304353465549778Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:04:00 +00002010-07-19T08:47:09.910-07:00Final ProjectFirst ReadingPhotosThe Exile of Petie DeLargeLast Sunday afternoon we gathered together some actors at director Maureen Huskey's home in Los Feliz and heard the script of The Exile of Petie DeLarge for the very first time.  Our composer, Colin, and designers Kit Stolen and Martin Gimenez were also there and we started to play. It was a very promising first reading and we are excited to continue the workshop in May. http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2010/02/first-reading-of-exile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-4328277621961030869Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:46:00 +00002010-07-19T08:48:46.634-07:00Bitter LemonsHollywood FringePhotos Good meeting last night, though possibly a fire code violation - oops!  Theater in LA, who knew? Hollywood Fringe Town Hall Attracts People From All Over LA | Bitter Lemonshttp://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2010/02/hollywood-fringe-town-hall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-3223044853637068690Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:58:00 +00002010-05-03T22:03:03.757-07:00Thanks for checking out A Collection of Shiny Objects and for reading more about the fantastical trifecta of theater pieces I am developing for presentation in Summer 2010, along with my collaborators Jennifer Barclay, Maureen Huskey, Colin Wambsgans, Katie Shook, Sean Cawelti and Rogue Artists Ensemble, and some yet to be named.    <--- Please click on this button to go to PayPalhttp://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2009/12/donate-for-my-birthday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-8247515379077775385Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:31:00 +00002009-12-13T13:36:06.820-08:00ArtworkRik RawlingThe Exile of Petie DeLarge The internet is a fascinating place.  I went looking for inspiration and I found a picture of Petie. Original artwork by Rik Rawling (via 'Rik Rawling's Psych Skull') http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2009/12/petie-delarge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-4125190088106136709Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:06:00 +00002010-04-24T16:08:14.223-07:00Final ProjectMaureen HuskeyThe Exile of Petie DeLargeBeautiful, exciting, ground-breaking Maureen Huskey, who I had the pleasure of working with previously at CalArts, has agreed to lead the workshop of The Exile of Petie DeLarge by Jennifer Barclay! More about Maureen: Maureen Huskey is an award-winning theater director based in Los Angeles since 2006.   Most recently, she was the Assistant Director for Lenka Udovicki for UCLA Live's http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2009/12/announcing-director-for-exile-of-petie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-8701112555259240039Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:06:00 +00002009-11-24T11:21:56.855-08:00Final ProjectFinal Project, Week of November 16th:- Still hashing out a few little details with a director for "Exile" re: duties & responsibilities. I know, developing new work can raise a lot of questions about who owes what to whom, and who is willing to commit what. Trying to lay that out in writing for "Exile" so there will not be miscommunications later. Call me "little-miss-responsible".- http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2009/11/progress-report-week-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-3826236530381519531Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:10:00 +00002009-11-13T14:10:28.858-08:00Final ProjectProblem StatementFinal Project, Week of November 9th:This has felt a bit like a "phone tag" week.- I have engaged in multiple rounds of phone/email tag with various collaborators since last week. Good news is that we have stuff to talk about and want to talk about it. The tricky part is actually reaching each other on top of busy lives and a 3 hour time difference. I hope to actually have some substantive http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2009/11/progress-report-week-8.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-5363200955075456530Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:53:00 +00002009-11-13T13:16:06.908-08:00Final ProjectFinal Project, Week of November 2nd:- I have working title for the project, "Elektra, Petie & Other Misunderstood Girls". That seems to encapsulate the themes behind the pieces in the project in a way that I can communicate clearly.- I have a lead on a venue. Need to follow up.- Jen Barclay (Exile playwright) has a suggestion for a composer/songwriter she has just shared with me. Plan to http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2009/11/progress-report-week-7.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-723345355255290666Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:45:00 +00002009-11-03T13:55:29.568-08:00Arts Org CritiqueMission ParadoxAll the questions we ask about many arts organizations:Why don't they diversify their organizations more?Why don't they do more interesting programming?What don't they change their connection to the consumer?All of them have the same answer.It's because of the whales.-----------------------------------------Stay with me on this.Let's imagine a fictional arts organization that has a budget of say,http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2009/11/mission-paradox-says-something-i-wish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-2392081478515705646Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:33:00 +00002009-10-30T18:49:44.964-07:00BudgetingFinal ProjectWeek of October 26thIt's not that writing a budget takes a week in itself. Although for me, I admit, there is a lot of staring at the wall. And rubbing my forehead or temples. It's like if I rub my brain just right I will think better.I also find that I need an hour or so of decompression from other concerns (read: my day job) that muddy my thinking before I actually can write down anything http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2009/10/week-6-week-of-budgeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-2911546242462847091Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:25:00 +00002009-10-25T20:53:05.339-07:00Final ProjectFinal Project, weeks of October 12 - October 19Week of October 12th I had practically nothing to report. Some weeks are like that. I'd sent out letters of inquiry and follow-up emails and just hadn't gotten any response.This past week things picked up.- Katie Shook, puppet princess, is officially on board. She has two pieces she is currently working on, one with playwright Sibyl O'Malley, who Ihttp://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2009/10/progress-report-weeks-4-5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-4733937322213198604Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:11:00 +00002009-10-19T17:56:34.930-07:00Final ProjectFinal Project, week of Oct. 5:Feeling a little stalled. Trying not to fall behind on my timetable.- Sent letter of inquiry to Jesse S. at Poor Dog Group, still waiting to hear back.- Rogue Artists Ensemble was supposed to have met last week and Sean to present my proposal for collaboration. Haven't heard back.- Did have some more in-depth exchange with Jen Barclay re: "Exile". Sharing ideas http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2009/10/progress-report-wk-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101792387872127961.post-7887179907799258009Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:41:00 +00002009-10-09T11:42:46.112-07:00Final ProjectThe Exile of Petie DeLargeCourtesy of the playwright -- Petie DeLarge, the great leader of the campus coup, has been exiled and the faculty of BumBums has once again taken their corrupted control of the Rummy student body. If Petie and her gang of Borgies and Bessies are going to regain leadership, they must first infiltrate campus under cover and get to bottom of the splattering suicide of sweet, flighty Wendy. An http://lizeeekcombusts.blogspot.com/2009/10/alternate-exile-blurb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Liz E)