Sinag-tala Filipino Theater and Performing Arts Association

Hi, Sinag-tala Family members. Newcomer? Returning company member? Did you miss the auditions or the recent Ignite the Nite Fundraiser but still wish to join the 2010 Sinag-tala company?

Well, you’ll be glad to know that as the weather begins to heat up again this week, so does our 2010 season. Don’t miss the excitement – join us at the important orientation for all new and returning company members tomorrow, Wednesday, September 1, at 6:30PM at the Sinag-tala Studio, 4200 82nd Street, Suite E, Sacramento 95826.

We welcome even those who’ve just now made up their minds about joining (or are still thinking about it). This orientation will give everyone a chance to meet each other – kids, teens, grownups, families, artistic staff, business staff, volunteers, etc. and to learn more about this year’s show. Some of the things we’ll be sharing will be our schedules; casting policies; production costs; volunteer needs; the material we’ll be performing; safety and security; etc. You get to ask all the questions you want to ask. We’ll also get everyone registered on our official database.

Remember that the minimum age is 4 years old. No previous experience or training is required. Of course, seasoned artists are always welcome too. See you tomorrow!

Sonny Alforque
CEO & Artistic Director

Hello, Sinag-tala Family. Please note the following Sinag-tala 2009 activities that will take place this Sunday, October 18, at the Sinag-tala Studio, 8275 Florin Road, Suite 180, Sacramento.

1:30PM to 2:10PM – Children’s Rehearsal (4 – 11 yrs.), number(s) to be announced at that time.

2:20PM to 3:20PM – General Company/Production Meeting (children, teens, adults, families, production staff and volunteers)

3:30PM to 4:30PM – Teen/Adults Rehearsal (everyone 12 yrs. and older), number(s) to be announced at that time.

5:00PM to 6:30PM – SFTPAA Monthly Board Meeting

There is a possibility that another location will be secured for these activities. However, if you don’t receive an e-mail about a venue change by Friday, please assume that everything will take place at the Studio.

We expect to have a final program format and a preliminary rehearsal schedule available for everyone during the General Company meeting. We may also have tickets and other important materials ready for distribution by that time. Please be prepared to discuss volunteer opportunities. At the September 4th orientation, we handed out a list of production staff positions as a guide. Instead of waiting for suggestions from us, kindly begin thinking about what support you will be able to provide that will be compatible with your resources, schedule and existing commitments. We will hand out sign-up sheets.

It’s important that you attend, but if you’re unable to, kindly let me know by e-mail.. Those interested in joining or volunteering for the production but have not auditioned or submitted the application forms, or missed the September 4th orientation, are strongly advised to attend. Thanks!

Sonny Alforque
CEO & Artistic Director

Hello, Sinag-tala Family. How about not just one, but two, hot parties in July?

DVD Showing

We rock and roll – maybe even splash in the pool – starting at 6:30PM on Thursday, July 3 at the ST2007 DVD Showing at the Domingo residence at 8475 County Acres Lane, Sacramento, CA 95828. Everyone’s invited. But instead of going potluck as previously announced, we’ll take the no-hassle, all-you-can-eat pizza approach. A $5 contribution per person (same for all ages) will be collected when you get there. We also recommend that you bring a non-alcoholic beverage or two. We’ll handle the rest. With some luck the swimming pool might even be available. We’ll let you know. Just be ready for a lot of fun!

If you plan to get a copy of the DVD, please bring your checkbook or cash. The cost per copy is only $35. SFTPAA just wants to break even, so it will not be making any profit from DVD sales. Copies are limited and will be issued on a first-paid-first-served basis. No copies will be released prior to July 3, so you might as well attend the showing if you’re anxious. And just a reminder – making unauthorized copies is not legal and could cause SFTPAA to lose money.

To help us get an accurate head count for the big DVD party, please RSVP by Monday, June 30 via e-mail at SFTPAA@aol.com.

Alumni Picnic

Everyone who has a connection with the Sinag-tala Theatrical Revue – new, returning or whatever – is of course urged to attend. This picnic is the first step in our yellow brick road to the 20th Anniversary, and an impressive turnout at the starting line is going to be crucial for that exciting journey. We want the alumni interacting in a big way, as they should, in the plans for the anniversary celebration. Their ideas, voices and enthusiasm are needed now.

We especially need to get in touch with alumni who were with the Revue anytime between 1990 and 2006, because we no longer have current contact information for many of them. If you have contact with any of these alumni, please let them know about the picnic and have them contact Raul Bernaldez directly at raulbernaldez@aol.com. We may also be reached through our website, www.sinagtala.org . Or if it’s ok with your alumnus friend(s), you can forward their information directly to Raul. Current names, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, FAX numbers, mailing addresses and similar leads would be appreciated.

We also want everyone to know about our “That Was Then, This is Now” project. We’re asking past performers and volunteers to dig into their photo albums to submit one “before” photo of themselves working in their favorite Sinag-tala production, and an “after” photo of themselves today. Photos may be submitted in hard copy or CD format, or via e-mail in jpeg format. Retouching and airbrushing are not allowed Copies, not originals, are preferred. All photos will be displayed at the picnic.

In any case, the second head count is for the picnic. Please RSVP by Thursday, July 3. Please be aware also that there will be a modest cover charge to help with picnic expenses. More details will follow soon.

Sonny Alforque
CEO & Artistic Director