Improvisers/Performers Wanted - Benefit Event, 7/2 2pm-10pm

[Roanna]

Kayte VanScoy, a native Austinite & sometime New Yorker who has worked in media for the past 20 years, is holding a benefit to raise money for her medical costs.

On Saturday, July 2 from 2pm to 10pm we’re staging a variety show with improv, comedy, and music, along with a silent auction. We’re hoping you’d like to perform!

Here’s what happened: on April 21, 2011, she was taking a leisurely walk to the park when a weak ankle wobbled & she fell forward onto her left arm, destroying all the soft & bony structures in her elbow. So far, she's had an ambulance ride, ER visit, two surgeries, a five-day hospital stay, &, of course numerous doctor visits... all without insurance. There will be more costs to come as she currently has an external fixator on the elbow until mid-June and physical therapy afterward to get back some use of the arm.

Here are the slots she's trying to fill for the event:

2-2:30: kids’ music/performers
2:30-3: kids’ music/performers or (kid-ok) stand-up/acoustic
3-3:30: kids’ music/performers or (kid ok) stand-up/sketch/improv

3:30-4: stand-up/sketch/improv/acoustic
4-4:30: stand-up/sketch/improv
4:30-5: stand-up/sketch/improv/acoustic
5-5:30: stand-up/sketch/improv
5:30-6: stand-up/sketch/improv/acoustic

6-7: rock band
7-8: rock band/stand-up
8-9: rock band/stand-up
9-10: rock band

We’re open to all sorts of performance. We’ll need at least one emcee, too. It might be a good opportunity to workshop a new bit or some new songs or to put together a one-time supergroup. We’re just trying to give folks a reason to come & stay for a bit to donate & bid on the silent auction. The event will most likely be held at The Art Pad on Burnet Road near 45th St. in Austin.

Please be in touch & let us know if you’re interested & what you might need to make your performance a reality. More time? Lights? Green apples on sticks? Just let us know and let’s see what we can make happen. AND PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!!

How to reach Kayte: 512-380-0843 or kaytevanscoy@gmail.com or via Facebook. Here is the link for the Facebook posting: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=gro ... 6405124374

[menelaos]

I would be more than happy to assist. I'll talk to the guys on thursday and see what slot we could book for an improv show.

Also, I would gladly donate one of my framed pieces of photography work for the auction.

M.

[Roanna]

Awesome! Thanks! Just let me know what time-slot you guys would like. I'll let Kayte know about the photography bits for the auction. Thanks again!

Best,
Roanna

[Alex Gray]

I sent an email but have not heard back.

[Roanna]

Sorry about that, Alex! I'll touch bases with Kayte on that. Did you have a question I could help you with or were you wanting a specific timeslot? Let me know and I'll make note of that... and thanks most of all for your interest!

Roanna

[Alex Gray]

I just volunteered to help and described what I could offer.

[Roanna]

Fabulous! Thanks so much!

[Roanna]

I would be more than happy to assist. I'll talk to the guys on thursday and see what slot we could book for an improv show.

Also, I would gladly donate one of my framed pieces of photography work for the auction.

M.

*** Good morning, menelaos! Just checking in with you to see what slot would work for you for the 7/2 event. If you've already contacted Kayte with the info on timeslot and photo, awesome. If not, feel free to respond here and I'll pass that along.

Best,
Roanna

[menelaos]

Hi Roanna.

It slipped my mind to ask the team on Thursday, so I emailed them all the following morning. A couple have already replied that they are willing and available. Waiting for the other 3 to get back to me. Latest you'll hear from me will be tuesday morning, as we have another rehearsal on monday night.

M.

[menelaos]

Unfortunately, most cast members are not available that day. Sorry. :S

If you find yourself getting closer to the time and not filling the slots, send me a message and I'll try to push some people your way. At the end of the day, I can gather 4-5 people that I often play with and we'll put something fun together.

I'm still down to donate the photo for the auction. Let me know how we can coordinate that.

M.

[Gloria]

I sent Kayte an email too but I thought I would let you know that our troupe, Furiously Missing, would like to perform as well. I sent the details to Kayte.

thanks,
Gloria