Clothing Hanger Drive | As You Like It

 

Get "Hung up on Sacramento!" Big Idea Theatre has partnered with a great community outreach organization, Shoes & Sandwiches, for a clothing hanger drive during the final two weekends of As You Like It performances.  Hangers collected will be used to help facilitate providing clothing and other essential items to Sacramento's homeless.

We ask you to embrace spring cleaning and check those closets for any unused clothing hangers.  Hangers may be dropped off at the Big Idea Theatre lobby in the provided boxes from
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on the following As You Like It performance dates:

Thursday, 3/21

Friday, 3/22

Saturday, 3/23

Thursday, 3/28

Friday, 3/29

Saturday, 3/30

Shoes and Sandwiches, founded in April 2011, is an organization focused on providing community outreach to those in need in a manner that benefits society as a whole and looks to inspire change at both the community and policy levels.

In April 2012, S&S opened The Firefly Exchange, a vintage boutique in Midtown Sacramento, that features recycled and up-cycled fashion and decor items at low, affordable prices.  S&S uses the profits from the The Firefly Exchange to fund their community outreach.

http://www.facebook.com/Thefireflyexchange

S&S looks to expand their efforts in 2013 to include other area of community outreach in Sacramento by providing business attire to those in need seeking employment and are soon to launch their initiative "Refresh Dowtown" in an effort to "incorporate vacant, dilapidated buildings into a play for advertising opportunities, street-facing face-lifts, blighted block resurfacing and creating an inviting atmosphere for new businesses to move in and be successful in an environment that is interesting and promotes success."

Looking to donate your time to a wonderful cause and make a difference in your community?  Visit Shoes & Sandwiches' WEBSITE to complete a volunteer form or get information on one of their four donation stations in the Sacramento area - Midtown Sacramento, Granite Bay, Elk Grove and Carmichael.  They will notify you of upcoming events opportunities for you to confirm or decline participation.  Every little bit helps!

From the Director's Chair | As You Like It

Benjamin T. Ismail, As You Like It director, shares his thoughts on this amazing show and the heart behind Big Idea's adaptation with SIXTEEN SIXTEEN Magazine in the March 2013 Issue.

http://issuu.com/stcgallery/docs/issuuversionofissue14

"The characters are rich and clever, 

the story is universal." 

- Benjamin T. Ismail, Director

 

Press Pass | The Pillowman

Big Idea's production of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman takes Sacramento by storm and everyone is talking about it! Check out these rave reviews with the latest Press Pass.

 Jim Carnes celebrates "knockout" and "outstanding" performances in the Sacramento Bee's section of Living Here:

SN&R features the overwhelming praises of Patti Roberts for The Pillowman and Big Idea's ability to "prove themselves a company willing to push the envelope...":

William Ratliff and Sacramento Press share the thrills and chills of the amazing opening night performance.  With a standing ovation, The Pillowman is off and running!

Sacramentan freelance journalist Maxwell Mckee joins the conversation, crediting a strong production to the "talented cast of creepy characters...":

Del Paso Boulevard Partnership Promo | Wonder of the World

Old North Sacramento has a weekend full of food, arts and entertainment and you don't want to miss it!  Catch the Big Idea Theatre in this weekend's promo video (time stamp 2:43) showcasing opening weekend of Wonder of the World, courtesy of the Del Paso Boulevard Partnership!

Photos by: Lixxim Photography

Watch the promo video below for the full schedule of events, including neighborhood favorites Supper Club, The Temp, Enotria, The Greens Hotel and many more!

Haven't picked up your tickets for this weekend yet?  Don't worry, you can still find them here.

Cheap Thrills | Sacramento Magazine

Big Idea makes another appearance in Sacramento Magazine for Thrifty Thursdays! Grab the August 2011 issue and turn to page 102 to see how you can save on your next night out for "cutting-edge" theatre.  

Take advantage of our Thrifty Thursday discount by purchasing your tickets for Big Idea's upcoming zany comedy Wonder of the World on Thursday, 8/11/11 or 8/18/11.  

Online tickets available at BigIdeaTheatre.com!

Behind the Scenes | Wonder of the World

A fun behind the scenes look at publicity images for Big Idea's upcoming zany comedy: Wonder of the World.  

Eugene Gavryush from Lixxim Photography helps us bring our publicity imagery to life and is always up for anything!

Press Pass | King of Shadows

With a fantastic opening weekend for this Sacramento premiere, Big Idea's production of King of Shadows by Roberto Aguirre-Sargasa proves it is a must see!

Homeless Youth Facts | King of Shadows

Information is power.  Homelessness is not only a global issue, but a local one, affecting our community right here in Sacramento.

Here are some basic facts about Homeless Youth:

 

Scenic Design | King of Shadows

The artistic talents of Vince Natad and Sunny Natad bring this "dark fairytale for grown-ups" to life. 

"Where there is much light, the shadow is deep." - Goethe

Press Pass | Hurlyburly

People are raving about the dark journey that is Hurlyburly. With strong content and graphic language, this show packs quite a punch!

Press Pass | Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure earns 4 stars for its exploration of the extremities of love and lust in one of Shakespeare's most original works!

Sacramento Delivers

In response to the Forbes magazine listing of Sacramento as #5 for "Most Miserable Cities of 2011," Valerie Fioravanti of Sacramento News and Review reminds us that Sacramento and Big Idea still deliver.

"I’ve been disappointed on and off Broadway, but I haven’t missed a play by the Big Idea Theatre group in months. I’ve fallen out of my chair laughing and taken an elbow to my sternum. Their last production, 'Compleat Female Stage Beauty,' got me both ways."

We also appreciate her attitude for growing and developing Sacramento:

"If you're bored here, get your DIY on. Change what you don’t like, add on rather than tear down." 

Read the full article here!

Building up Sacramento, especially the arts community, takes commitment, collaboration and creativity. Be a part of the movement in any way that you can.

• Think, think, think.  Start with an idea, any idea, and see how you can make it something BIG.  Consider what and who you know to create a network of people that you can collaborate with.  Big ideas motivate us to come together to work outside of what is easy and challenge us to put those thoughts into action.

• Volunteer your services.  Find a group that you believe in and give the gift of your time.  Both on and off stage, non-profit community theaters rely on the donated time, talents and energy of the community to bring the creative process of storytelling to life.  Knowledge and skills in administration, construction, advertising, marketing, photography, web design, fashion, printing, fundraising, technology and more can be a huge asset to groups in need.

• Donate! No monetary donation is too large or too small - it all adds up to something great.  The success of any business is directly related to the success of its community, so sponsoring a non-profit enriches the community that is depended upon.  Tight budget?  Non-profits are also in need of other donations - technology, supplies, services, and anything else that gets them through the daily tasks of running an organization.

• Become a patron.  Sure, you enjoy it, but it's not just about the fun.  Your continued participation and feedback make a difference.  Not only does it keep the lights on, it is the reason why non-profits do what they do.  Without you, it ends.

• Talk, talk, talk.  After your experience, start a dialogue.  Blog it.  Facebook it.  Yelp it.  Tweet it. Get the word out and get other people thinking (or better yet - doing!) by sharing your thoughts, opinions and questions. 

Support the arts community and support Sacramento!