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Board Meeting Minutes April 8, 2020

Board Meeting Minutes April 8, 2020

April 8, 2020 Present: Jay Steele, Michael Hirsch, Kim Kay, Steve Sammonds, Jennifer Petersen, Steve Allhoff, Jennifer Maggio, Jordan Selburn, Barbara Heninger, Kevin Brownstein, Dallas Carter Ex Officio: Sara Dean, Doug Hughes, Jeffrey Henson, Kathy Switky Contents Actions Motions Reports Sent Separately Reports & Discussion CEO Report / Financial Status Marketing Report Facilities Report Fundraising/Development report Community Outreach Committee (Jen P) Financial Committee (Jen M) Programming/Futures Committee (Sara, Michael) Development Committee (Dallas) General Meeting Board Development Production Updates (Sara) AB5 Actions (All actions from previous March 11 and 20 minutes COMPLETE) Action: Community Outreach, Finance, Programming/Futures, and Development Committee leads [...]

By |2020-06-21T21:48:54-07:00April 8th, 2020|Board meetings, Board Minutes|
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Maskmaker, maskmaker, make me a mask

In the current pandemic environment, as shows from Broadway to the Bay Area are on hold, theatre costumers find themselves with no costumes to sew. But that doesn’t mean they are letting their talents go begging. Since they can't create costumes, they have found an even more pressing need and are building DIY cotton face masks for the local community. South Bay Musical Theatre artists Mae Heagerty-Matos (costumer), Patricia Bilello (props), and Elyse Cook and Barbara Heninger (performers), have all been creating masks to help fill the urgent need. “Right now, I’m donating masks to all first responders and at-risk people [...]

By |2020-04-08T17:27:00-07:00April 7th, 2020|2019-2020 Season, Behind The Scenes, Video Link|
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South Pacific and Fabulous 40s cancelled due to pandemic

March 29, 2020 Dear SBMT patrons, On behalf of the Board of Directors at South Bay Musical Theatre, we hope that you and your family are safe and healthy in the current pandemic environment. We are committed to doing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community, and of course will continue to comply with all of the recent restrictions on group gatherings. Sadly, these restrictions have so disrupted our rehearsal schedule that we are forced to cancel our upcoming spring productions, "South Pacific" (May 16 to June 6, 2020) and "The Fabulous 40s" big band concert (May [...]

By |2020-03-29T20:18:13-07:00March 29th, 2020|2019-2020 Season, Announcements, Fundraising|
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Special Board Meeting March 20, 2020

Special Session, March 20, 2020 Present: Jay Steele, Jennifer Maggio, Michael Hirsch, Steve Alhoff, Jordan Selburn, Kim Kay, Barbara Heninger, Kevin Brownstein Ex Officio: Sara Dean, Doug Hughes Contents Actions Discussion of Next Steps for 2019-20 Season Decision: Cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season After COVID-19 (2020-21 Season, other) Actions Action: Sara (and Jay?) to contact cast, staff, and crew of South Pacific and of the 1940s concert and explain that we must cancel the rest of the season. Action: Sara and Doug to craft a message to the membership. Membership mail goes out after mail to cast, crew, [...]

By |2020-06-21T21:49:18-07:00March 20th, 2020|Board meetings, Board Minutes|
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Coronavirus impact on SBMT productions

March 13, 2020 Dear SBMT Patrons and Members, You’re undoubtedly aware of the turmoil all local theatre companies are facing with the current coronavirus pandemic, which includes cancellation and postponement of performances. Our local government has also issued strict guidelines by which South Bay Musical Theatre will abide in order to help protect our community. At this time, we have not cancelled or postponed performances of our upcoming spring productions, “South Pacific” (May 16 to June 6, 2020) or “The Fabulous 40s” big band concert (May 30 - 31, 2020). However, as a precaution to reduce the impact of any potential [...]

By |2020-03-14T17:52:56-07:00March 14th, 2020|2019-2020 Season, Announcements|
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Board Meeting Minutes March 11, 2020

March 11, 2020 Board members present: Michael Hirsch, Jay Steele, Steve Sammonds, Steve Allhoff, Jordan Selburn,  Barbara Heninger, Dallas Carter, Kimberly Kay, Jennifer Petersen, Jen Maggio, Kevin Brownstein Ex officio: Sara Dean (Executive Director), Doug Hughes (Marketing Director) Note that all dates and timelines recorded here have been superseded by subsequent COVID-19 events. Contents Actions Motions Reports Sent Separately Committee / Department Reports Marketing Season Planning CFO Report Facilities Report Diversity and Inclusion Team Membership Meeting Committee Reporting COVID-19 and Show Cancellations Board Membership Executive Director’s Report She Loves Me Survey Feedback Actions Action for Doug: Continue working on brochure, [...]

By |2020-06-21T21:49:35-07:00March 11th, 2020|Board meetings, Board Minutes|
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Board Meeting Minutes Feb. 12, 2020

February 12, 2020 Board members present: Michael Hirsch, Jay Steele, Steve Sammonds, Steve Allhoff, Jordan Selburn,  Barbara Heninger, Dallas Carter, Kimberly Kay, Jennifer Petersen, Jen Maggio, Denise Reynolds, Kevin Brownstein Ex officio: Sara Dean (Executive Director), Doug Hughes (Marketing Director), Jeffrey Henson (Facilities Director) Contents Actions Motions Reports Sent Separately In Camera Session Board Responsibilities Financial Business Committee / Department Reports Outreach Committee – Jennifer Petersen Community Outreach Committee – Steve Allhoff Fundraising – Jordan Selburn Saratoga Civic Plans CFO Report – Jen Maggio 2020-21 Season General Meeting Plans Actions Action: All board members review the Board responsibilities document to [...]

By |2020-06-21T21:50:00-07:00February 12th, 2020|Board meetings, Board Minutes|
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Spotlight on: Alexandra Teixeira, Stage Manager for She Loves Me

During a busy tech week rehearsal for She Loves Me, we caught Alexandra Teixeira, the show's stage manager, in the theater lobby to ask her about her role and how things were coming along with the show's opening just a few short days away. Over the din of the orchestra playing in the background, she talked to us about her backstage assistants, her favorite parts of the show, the challenges they have discussed, and why people should attend. The show continues through Feb. 15, 2020, at the Saratoga Civic Theater in Saratoga, CA. Tickets at southbaymt.com/shows/ticket-sales/she-loves-me/ or 408-266-4734. Watch the five [...]

By |2020-02-07T21:12:47-08:00February 7th, 2020|2019-2020 Season, Behind The Scenes, Video Link|
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Spotlight on: Daniel Hughes, Vocal Director for She Loves Me

Vocal Director Daniel Hughes is interviewed for the latest installment in SBMT's series on "The Art of Theatre." He discusses his involvement with the musical SHE LOVES ME, answering questions about the composers and their music, specific songs from the show, the use of harmony, and the role of a Vocal Director. He says he loves this production because of the talented cast, the transformational stories, the clever lyrics, and the satisfying escape it provides from the harsh realities of today's world. SHE LOVES ME continues its run at the Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA now through Saturday, [...]

By |2020-01-31T21:18:09-08:00January 31st, 2020|2019-2020 Season, Behind The Scenes, Meet The Cast, Photos, Video Link|
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Spotlight on: Joe Kelly, Music Director for SHE LOVES ME

Joseph Kelly, whose past work as Music Director for South Bay Musical Theatre has twice been nominated as a Theatre Bay Area finalist, tackles another tuneful score with the show SHE LOVES ME, running January 25 through February 15, 2020 at the Saratoga Civic Theater. In this interview, Joe shares his thoughts on the show's composers, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (better known for Fiddler on the Roof). He reveals his favorite song from the show (which may surprise you!) and talks not only about the show's journey to Broadway but also his own journey from French horn player to Music [...]

By |2020-01-23T06:33:37-08:00January 23rd, 2020|2019-2020 Season, Behind The Scenes, Photos, Video Link|
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