Icebreaker V | Music from Modern Italy Feb 28, 2010
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by Byron Au Yong
Tonight: Liveblog of Kafka Fragments Feb 27, 2010
by Jessica
During the 8pm performance of Kafka Fragments OtB will be hosting Zach Carstensen of the Gathering Note as he liveblogs about the performance. You can follow his thoughts throughout the entire thing or read them afterwards here.
Want to learn more about Kafka Fragments in the meantime?
Seattle Times previews Icebreaker V Feb 26, 2010
by Jessica
Michael Upchurch spoke with Seattle Chamber Players' Mikhail Shmidt about the festival opening tonight at OtB. Check it to see what's happening at each of the 5 concerts throughout this weekend.
Non-traditional performance settings Feb 25, 2010
by Jessica
A hot tip from OtB managing director Sarah Wilke came in this morning about a WNYC podcast related to performance in non-traditional settings. Sarah writes:
"I think OntheBoards.tv challenges the traditional view that performance should be seen only in a theater setting. Along these lines, I found this conversation between PS122 Artistic Director Vallejo Ganter and Whitney Biennial co-curator Gary Carrion-Murayari very interesting.
"avant-garde unicorns" Feb 24, 2010
by Jessica
Today just keeps delivering more and more descriptions about OtB artists that are kind of incredible. The title of this post comes courtesy of nytheatre.com in reference to Radiohole. The company's latest performance (soon to be featured on OntheBoards.tv) inspired this new description and this:
Life was dull and joyless, my theatre-going lackluster. Late-winter New York City blues have left me impatient, fractious, and listless.
The Rick Steves of the classical music world Feb 24, 2010
by Jessica
Seattle Weekly had this to say about Seattle Chamber Players and their Icebreaker festival:
Songs about war - what's your favorite? Feb 24, 2010
by Jessica
There are plenty of love songs out there, but how about songs about war? An about.com posting lists the following as the top 10 songs related to war:
1. Eminem - Mosh - 2004
2. Paul Hardcastle - 19 - 1985
3. John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band - Give Peace a Chance - 1969
4. Barry McGuire - Eve of Destruction - 1965
5. Metallica - One - 1989
6. Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be a Hero - 1974
7. SSgt. Barry Sadler - The Ballad of the Green Berets - 1966
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Looking back at the debut of Pacific Musicworks Feb 23, 2010
by Jessica
Almost a year ago, Pacific Musicworks (then known as Pacific Operaworks) made a splashy debut in a high profile production of Return of Ulyssses that included partnerships with William Kentridge and South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company.
Currently in NYC and upcoming on OntheBoards.tv... Feb 23, 2010
by Jessica
...Radiohole! They won hearts in Seattle during their 2009 run of Fluke and are currently making waves in NYC again with Whatever, Heaven Allows at PS 122
"Awesome"'s shopping list Feb 22, 2010
by Jessica
The men of "Awesome" are up in Bellingham at the moment, trying out a few more ideas before the world premiere of West in April. Before opening up there, they made a stop at the grocery store to get the following provisions for the performance:
1. eggs
2. IPA
3. orange juice
4. Archie comics
5. Mint Milano
6. Pico De Gallo
7. carrots & pineapple
8. ice skating lessons
9. saloon sketch
10.
Gathering Note on Icebreaker V and Kurtag's "Kafka Fragments" Feb 22, 2010
by Jessica
Zach Carstensen from the Gathering Note, a local blog dedicated to classical and chamber music around Seattle, sat down with Mikhail Shmidt from Seattle Chamber Players to talk about Icebreaker V.
For you technophiles: about the OntheBoards.tv player Feb 19, 2010
by Jessica
Pinter Industries (aka Ian Pinter) helped us get the videos up on OntheBoards.tv. Earlier today he posted a little something about the playback component on the site. Interested in tech? Head there to learn a little about what makes OntheBoards.tv tick and find more info on coding and software development.
Team OtB prepares for Icebreaker V Feb 19, 2010
by Jessica
Next weekend is a big one for OtB. We've got 5 concerts plus multiple seminars with Seattle Chamber Players and a slew of international guests.
Paul Taub interviewed by NYC composer James Holt Feb 18, 2010
by Jessica
Listen to this interview between Paul Taub of the Seattle Chamber Players and James Holt, a NYC-based composer.
Check out OtB staff this weekend Feb 18, 2010
by Jessica
OtB staff is going to be showing some work around town this weekend. Here's what you should check out out:
FORCE OF NATURE
featuring Tania Kupczak, Operations Manager
Sat | Feb 20 | 2 & 4pm | *free*
NW Film Forum (get directions)
An hour of short films by Seattle filmmakers curated around a theme of people dealing with their natural environment.
Chamber Vs. Chamber No.
The PodFest application is now available! Feb 17, 2010
by Tania
It's the return of PodFest, our online showcase of new digital performative works that runs concurrent with the NW New Works Festival.
Click here to download the application [Word Doc]
Applications are due by April 26, 2010, so start making some art!
Reviews of Break a Heart Feb 13, 2010
by Jessica
Here's what other people around town are saying about Break a Heart:
"It’s a crush not a torrid affair." - Publicola
"Break a Heart" bills itself as "a loungy, alcohol-soaked cabaret on the theme of love." What it is is a very mixed bag of Seattle silliness without a lounge singer or martini glass in sight..." -
Break a Heart Photobooth Pictures... Feb 12, 2010
by Jessica
...can be found at projecture.org. Pick up the password in the OtB lobby this weekend!
Tell us what you think about Break a Heart Feb 12, 2010
by Jessica
Did you see Break a Heart? Do you have a favorite moment? A favorite song? And how about those Fruit of the Loom-style costumes?
Love it or hate it, let us know in the comments!
Of Saccharine Love, Of Artificial Things, Of Meg Fucking Ryan Feb 12, 2010
by Mike P
I have to be honest with you. I dreaded going to see Break a Heart. The last thing I need is to be reminded that it's VALENTINE'S DAY. I think I've had one good Vday, which was book-ended by two terrible ones, the worst of which was last year.
Bawdy, Engaging and Dadaist Poppycock! Feb 12, 2010
by Shango
Looks like my box of Valentines chocolates was delivered to On the Boards this year. Last evening's exciting opening night performance of "Break a Heart" had all of the variety and surprises of that holiday heart shaped standby. I got the impression right off the bat that this was not the usual high brow OtB fare.
More and more balloons Feb 11, 2010
by Jessica
Here's some of what you can expect to see in the OtB lobby tonight though Sunday: 
Seattle Mag about OntheBoards.tv: "genius" Feb 11, 2010
by Jessica
Brangien Davis at Seattle mag sums up OntheBoards.tv for Seattlites at large:
If you're kicking yourself for missing recent killer performances at On the Boards, such as Reggie Watts & Tommy Smith's Transition (laugh-out-loud funny and true), or Diana Szeinblum's Alaska (stunning athleticism and emotion), or Allen Johnson's Another You (oh-my-god brutally good), well, you should still kick yourself, actually, because, where the hell have you been?
OntheBoards.tv: Flavorpill's Daily Dose pick Feb 11, 2010
by Jessica
Flavorpill, a national guide to art and culture, chose OntheBoards.tv as their featured pick of the day:
"OntheBoards.tv rescues innovative live performances from the ether with front-row video recordings that fans can purchase, rent, or stream with a low-cost subscription."
Break a Heart's Balloon Wall Feb 11, 2010
by Jessica
Earlier this week 2 patient crew members put together a balloon wall that fills the entire back of the mainstage for this weekend's Break a Heart.
Break a Heart Audio Interview Feb 9, 2010
by Tania
Fresh off the presses! Our very own Regional Programs Coordinator Sean Ryan talks with choreographers Wade Madsen and Kristina Dillard about commercialism, clowns, balloons and broken hearts.
Sequenza21 interviews Paul Taub Feb 9, 2010
by Jessica
Sequenza21 (the contemporary classical music blog) has a brief bit about Seattle Chambers swiftly approaching Icebreaker V and a podcast interview with SCP member Paul Taub. Read his thoughts on the company and listen to the podcast here.
Congrats to our winner of the Break a Heart / Valentine's contest... Feb 8, 2010
by Jessica
...Luna Bianca!
See all the Valentine stories at the original post. Many thanks to all who entered and random.org for helping us draw a winner.
Debate continues about 3Seasons Feb 8, 2010
by Jessica
Jeremy Barker at The SunBreak posted an article this morning about 3Seasons that digs back into the piece and its approach to women. He pulls quotes from Donal Byrd's blog that similarly address the performance.
The reviews for Olivier Wevers' 3Seasons—the first full-length production by his company Whim W'him—last month were nearly all glowing and positive (including mine).
12 Minutes Max in February Feb 5, 2010
by Jessica
This morning you may have received an email about the February events at OtB. If so, you might have noticed this gentleman in the 12 Minutes Max section:
[image by Diane Anderson]
Please meet Otis P. Otis of the A-hole Baryshnikovs.
Stills from the Sunday filmshoot of Bruno Beltrao | Grupo de Rua Feb 5, 2010
by Jessica
Matt Daniels from Thinklab, Inc has shared a couple images on the Thinklab photo stream from the Sunday night film shoot for Bruno Beltrao | Grupo de Rua.
Upcoming composer seminars with Seattle Chamber Players Feb 5, 2010
by Jessica
On Sat, Feb 27, we'll be hosting a slew of composer seminars in OtB's Studio Theater as part of Seattle Chamber Player's Icebreaker V.
Live Design interviews Temporary Distortion's video designer Feb 5, 2010
by Jessica
William Cusick, the man behind the stunning film used in Americana Kamikaze on OntheBoards.tv, was recently interviewed at Live Design about the concept behind the integrated fil
Break a Heart: helping you fill your Valentine's weekend! Feb 5, 2010
by Jessica
We've got 2 special events happening with Break Heart next weekend at OtB to help you fill your Valentine's Day weekend. Here's what you should pencil into your calendar:
Post-show Party
Thu | Feb 11
Join the cast and crew of Break a Heart following the opening night performance for a celebration at the Sitting Room.
KadmusArts chimes in about OntheBoards.tv Feb 2, 2010
by Jessica
KadmusArts has offered up their thoughts on OntheBoards.tv:
Good news: Live theatre discovers digital distribution.
As featured in last week’s KadmusArts News feed, a new initiative at On the Boards is helping “progressive contemporary performances ” reach a wider audience. In a not-for-profit venture, OntheBoards.tv selects performances to record in HD and distributes them via a pay-per-view network.
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