[Imc-web] Puppet tour on the PIC coming through Champaign

[Chris Ritzo]

I'll take a look at what's wrong. This is the first I've heard about it.

Will let you know when I know more.

Chris

On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 4:08 PM, Isak Griffiths <isak at ucimc.org> wrote:

> Chris,
>
> I've had five people try (and of course fail) to submit requests and I
> cannot submit them either.
>
> We are about to run into conflicts because of events not being on the
> calendar. Do you know when I, at least, will be able to update the
> calendar?
>
> Isak
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Samantha Copeland <scope83 at gmail.com>
> Date: Thu, 5 May 2011 15:56:33 -0500
> Subject: Re: Puppet tour on the PIC coming through Champaign
> To: isak at ucimc.org
>
> I think the Submit an Event tab is broken. If not can you tell me how to do
> it?
>
> Thanks,
> Sam
>
> On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 3:51 PM, Isak Griffiths <isak at ucimc.org> wrote:
>
> > Cool. Thanks. Isak
> >
> > On 5/5/11, Samantha Copeland <scope83 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi Isak,
> > >
> > > I was talking about taking this on and working toward it myself (as
> B2P)
> > but
> > > in partnership and with the support of the shows group.
> > >
> > > 1 I'll put in the request for scheduling. Does this cost? If so what is
> > the
> > > cost?
> > >
> > > 2. I can take care of flyers.
> > >
> > > 3. I was going to ask around the IMC for this one.
> > >
> > > 4. Lets talk about the split door thing. I'd like to know more.
> > >
> > > I'm not sure the show is meant specifically for kids. I think its an
> > adult
> > > thing. Let me talk more with him and ask. That is something I was not
> > quite
> > > clear on but wanted to see about just simply getting the space in
> general
> > > first.
> > >
> > > I'll book the space, talk with him and let you know when I know more.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Sam
> > >
> > > On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 11:25 AM, Isak Griffiths <isak at ucimc.org>
> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Sam,
> > >>
> > >> That depends... are you asking we can make the *show* happen? Or are
> you
> > >> asking if the shows group would be willing to take on the whole
> project?
> > >> Based on my experience with the shows group, here's what I think:
> > >>
> > >> 1.finding a place for us to perform.
> > >>        yes. and the date is available.
> > >>
> > >> 2.promoting it with flyers and press releases and internet posts and
> > >> anything else (we can provide you with both flyers and press releases)
> > >>        does that mean they'll provide physical flyers or a file
> format?
> > >>        because we don't have a budget for fliers. but interns can help
> > >>        post flyers.
> > >>
> > >> 3.a place to rest our weary heads for a night (couches or floors will
> > do)
> > >>        this I think your group would have to do.
> > >>
> > >> 4. we can pass a hat or take money at the door for gas money depending
> > on
> > >> which you would think is more appropriate for the venue. We don't have
> a
> > >> guarantee.
> > >>        a small suggested donation with a split of the door would
> > probably
> > >>        be fine.
> > >>
> > >> Issue....
> > >>        getting parents to bring kids specifically to see this I think
> > >> could
> > >> be
> > >>        a problem. i think it's a *brilliant* concept, but an
> educational
> > >> program
> > >>        for kids on "Prison Industrial Complex from slavery to where it
> > is
> > >> today"
> > >>        isn't exactly disney land.
> > >>
> > >>        i think it could only work if sponsored by CUCPJ and the NAACP
> > (for
> > >>        example) and if there were other activities. like writing
> letters
> > >> to
> > >> prisoners
> > >>        or african warrior face painting or who knows what.
> > >>
> > >> Thoughts?
> > >>
> > >> Isak
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 5:24 PM, Samantha Copeland
> > >> <scope83 at gmail.com>wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Isak,
> > >>>
> > >>> Can we make this happen? July 31st for the stage space?
> > >>>
> > >>> Sam
> > >>>
> > >>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > >>> From: <ppbirthday at riseup.net>
> > >>> Date: Tue, May 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM
> > >>> Subject: Puppet tour on the PIC coming through Champaign
> > >>> To: scope83 at gmail.com
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks for calling back so promptly, here is the email we've been
> > sending
> > >>> around. Let me know if you have any uestions.
> > >>>
> > >>> Ichabod
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Hello,
> > >>>
> > >>>     My name is Ichabod Yo of the Mysterious Rabbit Puppet Army and I
> > was
> > >>> writing to see if you could help book a show for us. We're coming
> > >>> through your town on July 31st.
> > >>>     We will be performing a compelling shadow puppet show of a
> history
> > of
> > >>> the Prison Industrial Complex from slavery to where it is today.
> > >>> There will also be some other road show elements and presentations as
> > >>> well as a few anti-capitalist fairy tales using rod puppets.
> > >>>     All of our shows are non sub-culturally specific and child
> > friendly.
> > >>> We are comfortable performing with just us as the only act or
> > >>> performing with bands or other puppet shows or circus acts or
> > >>> whatever.
> > >>>    We are using this tour to promote awareness about Prison
> Industrial
> > >>> Complex, it's effects, and talk about some of the things we're doing
> > >>> against it and wanted to talk to other people about what they're
> doing
> > >>> and ideas they had.
> > >>>    We also love doing matinee shows for free schools or day care
> > >>> co-operatives if there are any around.
> > >>>
> > >>> If you would be into booking this that would be very exciting but if
> > not,
> > >>> thank you for taking the time to read this.
> > >>> Booking would entail-
> > >>> 1.finding a place for us to perform.
> > >>> 2.promoting it with flyers and press releases and internet posts and
> > >>> anything else (we can provide you with both flyers and press
> releases)
> > >>> 3.a place to rest our weary heads for a night (couches or floors will
> > do)
> > >>> 4. we can pass a hat or take money at the door for gas money
> depending
> > on
> > >>> which you would think is more appropriate for the venue. We don't
> have
> > a
> > >>> guarantee.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Bonafides:
> > >>> We are members of the Chapel Hill Prison Books Collective (
> > >>> prisonbooks.info)
> > >>> You can see our big hit here:
> > >>>
> > >>>
> >
> http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/04/25/security-culture-the-puppet-show/
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Take Care,
> > >>> Ichabod
> > >>> 919 240-8078
> > >>>
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> >
> > --
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> >
>
> --
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