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Update #9: Thank You!
We did it! Little Bird is flying. Opening Night was a smashing success with an enthusiastic, sell-out crowd. And we're getting rave reviews. Entertainment News Northwest's reviewer says "If there's any theatrical justice, this show will sell out beginning to end. You heard it here first." Read the full, glowing review here: http://www.ennw.info/news-reviews-updates/
Thanks to all of you for believing in this vision and stepping up to make it a reality. I am honored to make theater that means something to you. YAY!
love,
carolyn.
Update #8: Tickets On Sale Now!
Hey Kickstarters,
Thanks to your support, we are one week away from making this dream come true! I'd like to invite you to Opening Night of February September. Be among the first to see this world premiere and Little Bird's launch, then join us for food and drink as we marvel at the process and revel in the product.
Opening Night!
Thursday, April 12 at 8pm
February September & post-show reception
Tickets for this and all shows are on sale now at Bellingham's downtown Community Food Coop. $15 general/$10 students & seniors. Seating is limited so pick up tix soon.
Thanks again! See you at the show.
IMAGES: Our updated poster with all the info; Kari Severns as Elly; our stellar, star-studded cast.
Update #7: It Is Happening!
Greetings, Delightful Donors,
I'm pleased to report that Little Bird is up and running! We've rented a beautiful space in a historic downtown building. We've designed a set and begun to build it. We are rehearsing, memorizing lines, trying on costumes, hanging lights and printing tickets. In short, we are flying!
In the middle of this wild creative push, goodies of thanks are coming your way (if you so chose). I'll be sending out rewards in the next few weeks. If you live in Bellingham, expect to find something special on your doorstep; I'll be hand-delivering rewards to save on postage.
To keep up with Little Bird's whatdoings, please join our mailing list at www.littlebirdtheater.com and/or Like us on Facebook. I'll send out only one more update, so that's the best way to monitor your investment.
Thanks to all of you for your stellar support of this project. We are having a blast and the people of Bellingham are pretty excited. YAY!
love,
carolyn.
PHOTOS: The Bellingham Hardware Building, our first temporary home; Inside the space, imagining the possibilities; Our first rehearsal of "February September," with Kevin Lee pinch hitting for Ben Eisner.
Update #6: The Official 106% Funded YAY!
We did it! Little Bird will Fly! Thanks, Kickstarters!
You are all the loveliest. Thank you times one zillion for making this happen. Because of you and your generosity, Bellingham gets a brand new theater focused on excellence, intellect, love and beauty.
I'll be in touch soon about our progress and your rewards. 'Til then, be well and know that you have helped goodness happen.
love!
carolyn.
Update #5: The Official 92% Funded YAY!
Yesterday we were featured as the Project of the Day on Kickstarter's homepage. Thanks to you, we're in the home stretch. Here's to a new year filled with love and beauty and all things excellent. Thanks, Kickstarters!
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Carolyn McCarthy is an actor, singer, playwright and director living in Bellingham, Washington.
Her solo show, "Too Beautiful," played to sell-out crowds and was held over repeatedly in 2007. With Mike Mathieu (The Cody Rivers Show), she created "Music Box #1: Snow Globe" and "Music Box #2: Side By Side" for iDiOM Theater. Favorite Bellingham roles include Sam in "Squalor," Philia in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and Greta in "After Easter." Carolyn sings with the folk trio Random Orbit Sanders and has been known to belt out jazz tunes at Skylark's.
Carolyn graduated magna cum laude from Carleton College. In Seattle, she studied acting and playwriting at Freehold Theater and voice with Jay Clayton. She worked for two years as iDiOM Theater's Development Director and served on the Board of Directors at the Bellingham Theatre Guild. Carolyn is excited to put her multifaceted knowledge of theater to work for Little Bird.
YAY! Indeed! Congratulations to all on a great beginning.
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