News & Events
Archive
2007
| Jan 28- Apr 28 |
Have you joined the Texas Motion Picture Alliance?Go to www.txmpa.org and click on JOIN.It just takes a minute or two.  Who is TXMPA? The Texas Motion Picture Alliance (TXMPA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization founded in Austin on June 16, 2006 to become the advocate for the film, video, interactive, and digital media production industries in the Lone Star State. The Alliance is committed to building a strong community of industry professionals. It is charged towards creating competitive economic incentives to present to the state legislature in the upcoming session. TXMPA also is committed to educating the general public about our businesses and how we impact their lives through the hundreds of millions of dollars our productions pump into the economy. An elected board of directors governs TXMPA and that board includes a representative for each of seven regions throughout the state: Amarillo/Panhandle, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso/West Texas, Houston, Rio Grande Valley/Brownsville and San Antonio. |
| Feb 1 | TXMPA FundraiserBeer & Bar-B-Q = Support for Texas FilmPrimaDonna Productions will host a “FUNraiser” at The Blue Cactus Café benefiting Texas’ “ready to grow” film industry. $2 from each adult dinner and $1 from every beer/wine/margarita purchase will go to The Texas Motion Picture Alliance (TXMPA). Thursday, February 1 6:30pm to 9:30pm Plus, live music by local recording artists... Laura Marie (her song, Hank – co-written by Reza Kaleel – was featured in the SA48hr Film Experience winning film, Encore) and Luis Arizpe (SA’s own ‘Swing Sensation’ is a TXMPA member).  Location: The Blue Cactus Cafe 13525 Wetmore Rd (one block north of Thousand Oaks) The Blue Cactus Café is located in the former Wetmore General Store and Post Office, boasting 112 years of Texas history creating a truly "Vintage Texas" atmosphere. The popular venue proudly continues the tradition of live music at Wetmore Store, playing host to a variety of San Antonio and South Texas' best live music acts. |
| Feb 4- Apr 4 |
Nikki to coach KidsNikki will be coaching the child actors on the set of the new Nations Entertainment Group's production of "The Leftovers." |
| Mar 6- Mar 7 |
PrimaDonna Productions Casts for Dog Men Poets PrimaDonna Productions has cast Brittany Douglas for the new cover of the Dog Men Poets new cd. |
| May 15 | Nikki Young's final panel as the program chair for the Texas Music CoalitionOn Tuesday, May 15,The Texas Music Coalition (TMC) held a free music publishing panel at The Cove, 606 W. Cypress. Attendees learned the ups and downs of publishing deals, what publishers are looking for in new talent, and what their involvement entails when working with new talent.This meeting marked Prima Donna’s Nikki Young’s last panel as the program chair. |
| May 31- Jun 25 |
Eighth Annual TMC Meet and Greet – Sunday, June 24 The Texas Music Coalition’s 8th annual Meet and Greet will be held Sunday, June 24 at Candlelight Coffee House & Wine Bar on 3011 North St. Mary. Bands, musicians and vocalists are invited to bring their recorded music to be played. The MC / DJ will be Joe Barfield, remembered from his DJ days as Joe Joe Jellyroll on KSYM radio and currently publishes the SA Music & Art e-newsletter and web site, www.SAMusicandArt.com. Join us to make new connections, visit with old friends, and for some schmoozing time with folks in the music biz while listening to music from area talents. And bring your business cards, literature, demo packs and CDs! Winner of the $500 Jack Skiles Music Studies Scholarship will also be announced that night, continuing the late Jack Skiles' legacy of nurturing area talent. PrimaDonna’s Nikki Young serves as the Scholarship Chair as well as the coordinator for this Meet and Greet Event. We will see you there! For more information, please visit The Texas Music Coalition website. |
| Jun 6- Jun 30 |
Amanda Rivas cast in "Snow Bunny"PrimaDonna Productions has cast Amanda Rivas in the upcoming film "Snow Bunny", directed by Adam Roth. We are currently casting extras. |
| Jul 10- Jul 11 |
San Antonio Film Forum – an Independent Filmmakers Roundup PrimaDonna's Nikki Young moderated a free event Tuesday, July 10th at the downtown Central Library. This forum, for independent film makers, covered topics such as film festivals, getting distribution for projects, etc. For more information, please visit FilmSanAntonio.com. |
| Jul 11- Jul 31 |
CrushPrimaDonna Productions is currently producing a new film, "Crush". Directed by A.J. Garces,The project stars Laura Evans and Fred Parker, and is to be filmed this month. |
| Aug 10- Aug 12 |
48 Hours, No Problem.... Yeah Right!The PrimaDonna's participated in the 48 Hour Film Project.www.48hourfilm.com The result...  www.datingdanielle.com |
| Aug 19 | Dating Danielle screening Come see Dating Danielle win an award at the 48 Hour Film Festival's award ceremony! It starts at 7:30pm (doors actually open at 7pm), and is held at Urban 15, (2500 S. Presa - just south of downtown) Winners will be announced in several categories as decided by the panel of judges - also, the Audience Awards will be announced. Tickets will be sold at the door, so be sure and get there early! Click Here for more information. |
| Sep 7- Sep 8 |
Theatre in a Hurry!Chadd Green to Direct one of the 10 minute plays for The San Antonio Theatre Coalition's presentation the 4th annual 24-hr playfest. A diverse group of actors, playwrights and directors, write, rehearse and perform six ten-minute plays in 24-hours. Friday night at 8pm props and specific phrases, which the playwrights must incorporate into their script, are drawn out of a hat. Saturday morning actors and directors find out who they will be working with, receive their script and rehearsals begin. 8:00 p.m. Saturday night the shows are performed!! Quite a Ride!! Please make plans to attend now. This ONE NIGHT ONLY event will take place on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. Click on TheatreASAP for information and photos from previous events. Be advised that Adult Content is a possibility. $15 / $10 for SATCO members (credit cards accepted) www.satheatre.com |
| Sep 28 | The Premiere of "Crush""Crush" has been selected to screen at the SAL Film Festival on Friday, September 28th at the Aztec Theater here in San Antonio. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., the show begins at 7 p.m., and tickets are only $10/person at the door. Please visit www.salfilmfest.com for further details about this festival. |
| Nov 1- Jan 1 |
Teko Comes Home  "Teko Comes Home" is a documentary that is being produced by a company in South Africa for the South African Broadcast Corporation. View more details here at Chedza Media. PrimaDonna Productions coordinated the U.S. portion of the shoot. Teko is the first recipient of the SAtoSA scholarship. You can find details at www.satosa.org.The documentary should air in South Africa by the end of 2007. |
2006
| Jan 22 | Auditions for Hope & BulletsAuditions for Hope & Bullets (directed by Chadd Green) are Sunday, Jan 23 from 6 - 9 p.m., with callbacks Monday (if necessary). Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.Auditions to be held at The Steven Stoli Playhouse at The Elms Center (11838 Wurzbach at Lockhill-Selma). For more information, call 210 408-0116 or visit www.stolientertainment.com. |
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| Feb | Upcoming Short Film: Operation HitmanJimmy's dilemma is far too common in the hormonally-driven life of a 12 year-old boy. He's fallen for an older girl who just doesn't take him seriously. So, with the aid of his little sister Bailey and a rather grisly self-help book, Jimmy sets off to learn the finer points of how to become a hired assassin. The girl he loves will have to take him seriously now... right?Operation Hitman: Sacrificial Pets A short film directed by Erik Bosse Written by Richard Dane Scott Starring: Kendall Fox, Gabi Walker, Maggie Tonra, and Kyle Buttner Premieres at the I.F.M.A.S.A. Festival at the Alamo Drafthouse in February. |
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| Feb 19 | Don't Miss Operation Hitman
 Jimmy's dilemma is far too common in the hormonally-driven life of a 12-year-old boy. He's fallen for an older girl who just doesn't take him seriously. But with the aid of his little sister Bailey, and a rather grisly self-help book, Jimmy sets off to become the kind of man his true love desires... a hitman. She'll have to take him seriously now. Right? Operation Hitman is a short film directed by our own Erik Bosse. It premieres at the I.F.M.A.S.A Festival at the Alamo Drafthouse (1255 SW Loop 410, West Lakes Shopping Center) on February 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or call 210 677-8500 for reservations. Written by Richard Dane Scott. Starring Kendall Fox, Gabi Walker, Maggie Tonra, and Kyle Buttner, with an appearance by Paula Jo Peterson. |
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| Feb 20 | Operation Hitman Wins "Best Film"
Operation Hitman: Sacrificial Pets, a short film directed by our own Erik Bosse, has won "Best Film" at the first I.F.M.A.S.A. Film Festival! Congratulations to the cast and crew! You can check it out right here!View Movie |
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| Feb- Mar |
Watch Our MoviesYou can now view many of our productions online. Now available are: |
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| Mar 4 | 39 Pounds of Love - A Truly Inspirational Event
PrimaDonna Productions Proudly Presents A TRULY INSPIRATIONAL EVENT!!!39 Pounds of Love SPECIAL SCREENING in San Antonio - Saturday, March 4, 2006 at The CameoCenter (1123 East Commerce). 39 Pounds of Love is the inspirational story of Ami Ankilewitz, a 3D animator in Israel who, due to a rare form of muscular dystrophy, weighs only 39 pounds and whose bodily motion is limited to a single finger on his left hand. The film follows Ami as he returns to his birth country of the U.S. and embarks on a cross-country journey to meet the doctor who once predicted he wouldn't live past six. Background: Ami is originally from Laredo, Texas and several scenes in the film take place in south Texas. Matinee screening: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Reception: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Evening screening: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The ticket price includes a reception before or after your selected screening. Advanced tickets are only $15. Call us at 210 822-3552 for reservations. Tickets are $20 at the door A portion of all proceeds goes to the Barshop Jewish Community Center of San Antonio and to the Muscular Dystrophy Association |
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| Mar 10- Apr 2 |
Chadd Green Directs Hope & Bullets
Chadd Green is directing Hope and Bullets at The Steven Stoli Playhouse. Hope and Bullets transports us to a small, back-road diner where the blithe and frustrated occupants are trapped inside by a raging snowstorm. It's the Christmas season during a brutal wartime and everyone's stories are interwoven in an uncanny weave. The mood in the diner slowly spirals into an atmosphere reminiscent of the television series The Twilight Zone.Written by: Charles J. Eichman, a local writer Performances: Friday, March 10 through Sunday, April 2, 2006 (Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m.) The Steven Stoli Playhouse at The Elms Center (11838 Wurzbach at Lockhill-Selma). For more information, call 210 408-0116 or visit The Steven Stoli Playhouse. |
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| Mar 11- Mar 25 |
Matthew Worthey Stars in Specter of the Lazy S RanchMatthew Worthey, our Webman, can be seen in Specter of the Lazy S Ranch as the hero, Dauntless Salvation. |
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| Jul 14 | Our Latest Talent Demo Reel
PDP recently finished the new Live Performance Demo Reel for Rudi Alizah. She is an 11 year old actress, singer, & dancer with Calliope Talent, Model, and Artist Management.We included a Live Performance Montage, as well as a Photo Gallery. (QuickTime Files) Plus, we redesigned her Résumé. You can see it on her Calliope webpage by clicking here. (pdf file) |
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| Nov 1- Dec 31 |
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| Nov 1- Jan 31 |
Rio Grande OdysseyOur first "Video Poetry" project premeires in the new issue of Goiungo, G2E's online magazine due to be released by the end of the year.But you can check it out now! Download. |
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| Nov 24- Dec 31 |
Check out our new client- SA Pool Builders. The website is coming soonwww.sapoolbuilders.com We are also working on their brochure. If you, or anyone you know, are looking to buy a pool, checkout the site and give them a call. Be sure to check back for updates. |
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| Nov 24- Jan 27 |
Have you heard Luis Arizpe?
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| Nov 24- Dec 31 |
Natalie Luna website Coming Soon! We are currently working on the website for this very talented Singer/Actress. Keep checking back for updates, and keep your eye on her. She's sure to be the next big thing!www.natalieluna.com be sure to check out her myspace too... myspace.com/natalielunasa |
PrimaDonna is proud to announce that we will be helping Luis with his publicity. 2005
| Jan 1 | Calliope Jan 1, 2005 Launch a SuccessThe quarterly Calliope Talent Pages launch was a success! We added over 30 new talent, who will all be included in the printed headbook later this year. Oh, and if you're a talent and you haven't signed up, what are you waiting for? |
| Jan | Welcome Client BuildersClient Builders has commissioned PDP to develop, manage, and maintain their current Website. |
| Jan 10- Mar 18 |
AILF Writing Contest for 5th Graders
Fifth Graders: Submit your poem, essay, or short story before Friday, March 18 for a chance to win the American Immigration Law Foundation's Annual Writing Contest facilitated locally by Joe De Mott. The winner of the local contest will receive a $100 savings bond and a replica of the Statue of Liberty, and will be submitted to the National level. Winners will be announced May 5. |
| Jan 12 | Technical Forum - LGWSPPDP is hired by Thompson Marketing to film the Technical Forum for the Lower Guadalupe Water Supply Project at the University of Texas Club. |
| Jan 19 | Résumé and Marketing CampaignWe've completed Calliope talent Danny Weiner's résumé and marketing campaign. For anyone else interested, please contact us and we can help you further your career! |
| Feb- Jun |
PDP Comissioned for BIZ On-LinePDP has been comissioned by Mona Lee of The BIZ On-line to revamp and fix their Website. |
| Feb 26- Feb 27 |
Lone Star Light ShootWe will shoot a promotional spec to be sumitted to Lone Star Light. |
| Mar 30 | 2005 SATCO Theatre Guide CompleteOnce again, PDP has been asked to design the new Theatre Guide for SATCO. Last year, we won first place for our design at the TNT Conference. We are entering the 2005 design for this year's competition. By the way, you can pick up the new Theatre Guide at any of the members theatres listed. Remember: Keep Theatre ALIVE!! |
| Apr 2 | TNT ConferenceNikki Young spoke at the TNT Conference. |
| Apr 2- Apr 30 |
Nikki and Patrick Appear in Nuptialknots.comNikki Young and Patrick Cardenas will appear in the "delightful, zany farce" Nuptialknots.com by Craig Sodaro at Steven Stoli's Playhouse. |
| Apr 3 | Nikki Young Appears on KZEPNikki Young discussed the Texas Music Coalition on KZEP FM 104.5. |
| May- Jun |
Website Project: Camie GillespieWe've been commissioned to redesign Calliope talent Camie Gillespie's Website.Update: We're done! Check out Camie Gillespie's brand new Website! |
| Jun 25 | PDP Presents Choices at Short Ends
Our very own Chadd Green directed Choices by Deon C. van Rooyen, a short film to be shown at the Short Ends Project. Don't miss it on June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Alamo Draft House (1255 SW Loop 410, 210 677-8500). Acting credits include Marc Daratt, Reneé Garvens, and Kathleen O'Neal. Produced by Nikki Young and Chadd Green, and edited by Erik Bosse. |
| Jul- Sep |
PDP Produces Scrapbook Reality Series
Got a great scrapbook? Wanna see it on TV? In association with JimPark Productions, we're producing a local reality series! We're still looking for people for the show, so if you have a great scrapbook or scrapbook story, contact us! (And check out the Scrappers Flyer (PDF).)Update: WOAI aired a short spot on this project on June 13. |
| Jul 6 | Scrappers on 4 San Antonio LivingNikki Young will appear on 4 San Antonio Living at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6 to promote our local scrapbook reality TV series. Be sure to tune in!Update: The interview is now available online (via woai.com). |
| Jul 14- Jul 20 |
Scrappers in the CurrentThe latest issue of San Antonio Current features the Scrappers project, our local reality TV series about scrap booking, as its cover story! It's on news stands today! |
| Sep 1 | PDP Selected to Head Stoli Marketing
We've been selected to manage the Steven Stoli Entertainment Group's marketing and public relations efforts. |
| Sep 24 | PrimaDonnas Do Short End
"Restaurant critic Felicia Witherspoon is pressed into duty as an investigative reporter, and she brings back the big story of her career the only way she knows how."Nikki Young and Patrick Cardenas can be seen in I Do Adore Cream Corn on Saturday, Sep 24 at the Short Ends Festival. The film was written, directed, and edited by Eric Bosse. Tickets are $10 at the door or online at Alamo Drafthouse. Click here to veiw movie |
| Oct 8 | SA to SA Humanities Festival
The 3rd annual SA to SA Humanities Festival is coming! This festival benefits two great South African efforts: 1) The Long Distance Bookmobile, started by the Mansfield family in 1994, which provides school textbooks and reading material for 70 schools and 4 township libraries near Clocolan, South Africa; and 2) the SA to SA Scholarship program, which provides scholarships to outstanding South African students in both South Africa and San Antonio. This uniquely San Antonio festival features a day filled with artistic performances (song, dance, drums and more); our First Annual South African Film Festival; children's activities such as story time, bracelet making, face painting, dancing and drum lessons; drum making; and lots of South African food and beverages. Also present are vendors selling all kinds of South African and African products - some imported and some made by Africans living in the U. S. Items have included clothing, jewelry, statuary, dishes, house décor, various gift items and more. It's the only festival of its kind in the area - you don't want to miss this one.The festival is to be held from noon until 9:00, with the film festival starting at 7:00, at Continental Café Event Center. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. Please contact us for a discount for 10 or more. Check out the Event Flyer and the Film Festival Flyer. Vendors, please see the Vendor Agreement. If you'd like to volunteer, please see our volunteer form. Update: As part of the festivities, we're having a "Best Biltong" contest. The winner will receive One Night Accommodations at the beautiful La Mansion hotel on the river in downtown San Antonio. We will announce the winner at the end of the day. If you do not attend, you will be notified no later than Monday, October 10th. This will be a popular tasting contest only—no official judges. If you are interested in entering, you will need to provide a pound of Biltong for sampling. Please ship to: Nancy Parker Thompson Marketing 70 N.E. Loop 410 #750 San Antonio, TX 78216 210-349-9925 X 238 It must arrive no later than Thursday, October 6th. Thank You to all who enter. |
| Oct | SA To SA '05 a Success
The third annual SA to SA (San Antonio to South Africa) event proved to be alluring for many wonderful patrons who made this event a success once again! The event was a pleasing array of exotic sights, sounds, and tastes! The money collected from the event benefit: The Long Distance Bookmobile, started by the Mansfield family in 1994, which provides school textbooks and reading material for 70 schools and 4 township libraries near Clocolan, South Africa; and the Scholarships for South Africa program, which provides scholarships to outstanding South African students in South Africa giving them the opportunity to study in America. The founder of this humanities event is Nancy Parker.This year's festival featured a day filled with artistic performances of stories, dances, and drums. Mwendo, a magnificent tribal drum group provided amazing vocals and rhythmic beats that had everyone tapping their feet. The Drum Café provided powerful drum rhythms and a message of unity that everyone who attended was able to experience. The Renaissance Guild gave an amazing theatrical performance of "The Lion and the Jewel." The Grupo Capoeira Brasil Performance Team put on a gripping show for the audience, with participants ranging in age from 5 to 50. Capoeira is the martial art and dance form that originated in Africa but was honed in Brazil. Extremely talented African story teller, DeCee Cornish, delighted adults and children alike with his amazing and expressive voice and captivating stories. Other great entertainment was to be had! Fantastic venders included Mad Dog, a South African clothing line, which provided beautiful children's wears. Artistic Impressions had an array of gorgeous African artwork from varied artists. Beautiful jewelry was on display. African Bush Products had an exotic variety of teas for sale. Pili-Pili sold some delicious African hot sauces in an assortment of flavors. EZ Gas had a lot of useful things for grilling needs. African masks were also for sale, as were assorted wooden carvings. Many participants enjoyed the wonderful authentic food made by the Continental Café Event Center. A "Best Biltong" contest took place, providing patrons with a chance to sample some Biltong, which is the South African version of beef jerky. The winner of the contest received a one night stay at the La Mansion in down town San Antonio. A Little Safari area provided children with a colorful place to explore. Different South African animal arts crafted by Nancy Parker were on display along with some insightful fun facts about each one. Face painting, crafts, story time, music, dance, and rickshaw rides provided tons of fun and entertainment for kids. The festivities ended with a South African Film Festival which was an array of films with South African connections. Two of the directors, Deon Van Rooyen and Dave Sims, were there to take questions and speak with the audience after the films. The silent auction provided donated South African goods for the benefit fund and included clothing, jewelry, statuary, house décor, various gift items and more. The first recipient of the Scholarships for South Africa, Teko, was present at the festival and provided lots of entertainment with his South African dancing skills. There was a wonderful time to be had for all ages and if you were unable to attend this year keep watching the website for information on The Fourth Annual SA to SA Festival because you don't want to miss another one! |
| Nov | PDP Coordinates Rialto Cinema
It is a privilege for PrimaDonna Productions to coordinate the grand opening of Santikos Rialto Cinema Bistro and the Rialto Piccolo.Santikos Theatres has finished the renovation of both the Galaxy and Galaxy annex theatres to give rise to the new Rialto Cinema Bistro and the Rialto Piccolo. The $2 million renovations, inside and out, showcase amazing amenities; such as a state-of-the-art light system, a luxurious lobby, beautiful all new flooring, new box offices, and entrance doors. You must see their indoor decorative lighting system, and plasma screens. Louis Santikos, a Greek entrepreneur came to Texas more than 80 years ago and began a legacy of theater entertainment that has flourished in the decades that followed. Louis' son, John Santikos, introduced San Antonio to its first multi-screen indoor theatre, the Century South Theatre multiplex. Today, Santikos Theatres provide San Antonio quality entertainment with eight prime theater locations. The renovation of the Galaxy will not just provide new sights and sounds but also a treat for the taste-buds with a new refreshment station that goes beyond the average concession stand, offering delicious pastries, Starbuck's coffee varieties, including coffee with spirits as well as the movie theatre essentials - popcorn and candy. The Rialto Cinema Bistro will also be home to the amazing Bella Napoli Restaurant in the lobby. This will allow patrons to order from the full Rialto menu to dine before or after a movie, or just stop in to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner. Inside the theatre, Patrons will find fitted tables in front of each row of seats to accommodate in-theatre dining and a friendly wait staff ready to greet and take orders from the extensive menu. For rapid service, the new concession facility will offer customary movie favorites along with elegant desserts and many varieties of coffee and cocktails. The stylish Rialto Bar will feature margaritas, martinis, beer, wine and other spirits. Sip your drink at the bar or while enjoying your movie if you'd like! The grand opening of both theatres is sure to prove to be exciting and astounding to San Antonio's cinema scene attracting moviegoers from all parts of San Antonio, continuing to expand on a long legacy of quality entertainment. |
2004
| Ongoing |  Shameless plug! We're selling a house. Please view the details if you're interested! |
| April 1 | Lots of revisions are up at Calliope Talent. The biggest is the new Flash intro! Check it out! |
| Jun 15 | We are now "Sponsor", "Executive Board Member" & "Scholarship Committee Chair" of the Texas Music Coalition. |
| Jul 1 | Welcome to PrimaDonna Productions version 1.5. We've rebuilt this site using XHTML, which is the next step up for HTML. This allows the site to be viewed with many different browsers and devices, such as PDAs and mobile phones. It's also more usable, especially for those with disabilities. |
| Jul 3 | 
Tired of forgetting where you are when browsing through Calliope Talent? Well you're in luck! Check out our new side bar. |
| Jul 5 | 
Check out the new Calliope Intro - now with letter-morphing action! |
| Aug 1 | 
We've completed the logo for Artistic Children's Theatre. |
| Aug 14 | 
New images have been uploaded to the picture gallery. They're from auditions and the read through of Vaya Con Dios..., an independant feature that PrimaDonna cast, which is currently in post production. |
| Sep 6 | We've just released our Web site FAQ. This is a beginner's guide to securing a domain name, purchasing Web hosting, contracting Web design service, and promoting a site. Enjoy! |
| Oct | We're working on the Calliope Talent headbook, which is the printed version of their Talent Pages. |
2003
| Mar 14 - 30 |
Nikki Young can currently be seen in The Left Hand Singing, a co-production with Star Productions (a Jewish Theatre Group) and The Renaissance Guild (SA's New Black Theatre Company). The play introduces us to three idealistic college students preparing to embark on an African-American voter registration drive during the Mississippi "Freedom Summer" in 1964. It also shows how their parents react in the days and years following the students' unsolved disappearance that summer. Nikki plays Linda Winnick, a Jewish girl from New York. Other cast members include: Erik Collins, Catherine Crowley, Martha Prentiss, Cassandra Small, Lynn Utley and LaToya Ward. The show is directed by Rachelle Neuman. Chadd Green is designing the lights, sound and set and constructing the set. Performances are at SAC's McCreless Theatre. |
| May 1 |
Check out the WB (cable channel 7 if you are in SA) this Thursday evening
at 7 PM as Nikki Young, Chad Summers, and Matthew Worthey
make appearences on The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. (Unless of course we made the cutting room
floor.) Here is the show summary: When Jamie plays "airport security" at a hot Austin nightclub, he practically strip-searches a club patron. Next, Jamie appears as a producer for a "Guys Gone Nuts" video, but when the guys chosen find out it is not actually being marketed to women, sparks fly. Also, when Jamie plays a tour guide on a trip through Austin, his tour ends up sounding like the "Jerry Springer Show." |
| May 2 - 3 |
The Renaissance Guild presents The ActOne Series: Volume II. If you missed Volume I, then here is your chance to experience an evening of new short one-act plays and monologues, written and performed by talented local writers and performers. Chadd Green will direct The Distinction of Self written by Deon van Rooyen and Nikki Young will direct Too Long Coming written by Antoinette Winstead. The show will be at Continental Cafe, 6390 Fairdale Dr. (one block west of IH-35 off Rittiman Rd.). Tickets are only $5 -- show begins at 8 pm with a panel discussion with the writers immediately following. For more information, call 210-732-9041. |
| May 12 |
PrimaDonna Productions proudly presents the website for Plat Walkers, which we developed, designed, and launched. Plat Walkers is a team of professionals who will coordinate and submit all documents necessary to process your plat. |
| May 28-29 |
Auditions will be held from 7-9 at the Carver Learning Center for the play Riff Raff, written by Lawrence Fishburne and directed by Chadd Green. The show will be produced by The Renaissance Guild. The Carver Learning Center is located on Houston Street across from Murf's Better Burger. There are roles available for 3 men, and auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring 2 copies of your headshot/resume if you have them. |
| Jun 9 |  We are proud to announce that we are officially Producer Level Members of S.A.T.C.O.! |
| Jun 14- July 12 |
Matthew Worthey can be seen in 13th Street Speakeasy, an original play by Rockcliffe Montez and Elvia Martinez-Montez. The show revolves around two stories in a Chicago speakeasy in 1928, and uses comedy, drama, and music to transport the audience back to the times of Prohibition. Performances will be Saturday nights at 8:15 at the RED Curtain Theatre, located at 5505 Blanco at Jackson Keller. Tickets are $8.50 with senior, child, student, and military discounts available. Call 210 733-3811 for info and reservations. |
| Jun 24- Jul 12 |
The PrimaDonnas have the honor of documenting Teko's trip while he is here in Texas. Teko Stephen Hlapho is the first student from the Wallop school in Clocolan, South Africa to qualify for college. He attributes his success to the SA to SA (San Antonio to South Africa) Humanities Festival, the Long-Distance Book Mobile and to Nancy Parker and her family. |
| Jul | Monique "Nikki" Young will be casting director for the independent feature Vaya Con Dios, A**hole, produced and written by Pete Barnstrom and Erik Bosse. Shooting will take place in and around San Antonio and is tentatively slated to begin in August. For consideration, please submit headshot/resume now. Update: the second round of auditions will be held in the Calliope Building at 1802 NE Loop 410. View Map. |
| Jul 18- Aug 3 |
 Chadd Green directs Riff Raff, a play written by Laurence Fishburne and produced by The Renaissance Guild.
A story of confrontation, shifting allegiances, and uncovered secrets that occurs between three men when a drug heist goes sour. This unleashes themes of lost brotherhood, lost friendships, and the bleakness of each of their lives. Starring: Kevin Majors as "20/20" Mike Leon, Adam Green as Billy "Torch" Murphy, and SkudR Jones as Tony "The Tiger" Lee. Seating is limited. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. For reservations, please call: 210-805-9603. Map.
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| Aug 2- Aug 30 |
Matthew Worthey can be seen in Specter of the Lazy S Ranch, a musical melodrama by Rockcliffe Montez in collaboration with Elvia Martinez-Montez. A dashing hero, an insane villain, and a ghostly cowboy. We've got them all! Join us to throw popcorn (and money, if you like) at us. Performances are Saturday nights at 8:15 at the RED Curtain Theatre, located at 5505 Blanco at Jackson Keller. Tickets are $8.50 with senior, child, student, military, and group discounts available. Call 210 733-3811 for info and reservations. |
| Oct 4 | 
Once again, PrimaDonna Productions will host the SA to SA (San Antonio to South Africa) Humanties Festival. Proceeds benefit the Long Distance Book-Mobile, which provides reading materials for seventy schools and four township libraries near Clocolan, South Africa. The day will be filled with performances by The Renaissance Guild, Sun Poet's Society Free Verse, Mwendo, Drum Cafe, an evening concert with local band, Dog Men Poets, a silent auction and much more. Clothing and other merchandise with a South African flare will also be available for purchase along with an array of delicious delicacies. Saturday, October 4 from noon until 10 p.m. at The Continental Café and Event Center located at 6390 Fairdale (Map). Tickets $5 at the door; Kids (twelve and under) only $2.If you are interested in participating as a performer, vendor or volunteer, please email us. |