tamarinne

...and they're pretty freakin' awesome.

I could not be prouder of this cast, this crew, and this company right now - I think we've made something really special here. 


...and on a purely personal fight choreographer note, I'm gratified to see things like, "the sword play was excellent" and "a 100 percent chance of awesome girl-on-girl broadsword fights."  I'm so invested in this violence that I haven't been able to see it with an unbiased eye - it's good to know that complete strangers think it looks good!

Next Thursday, August 28th is the Babes' fall fundraiser - Babes A Go-Go!

Your $25 will get you a free drink, free hors d'oeuvres, free Go-Go dancing by the Janes, and even a go-go dancing lesson!  

There will be auctions & raffles, and there's a cash bar and full dinner menu.

Please note - you don't have to dance if you don't want to, but it should be a ton of fun.  I hope to see you there!

The reason why I've been so tired lately is finally opening this weekend!

Set in 16th-century Spain, Los Desaparecidos explores
the impact of family ties, societal pressures, and unexpected love
on the lives of two sisters: Diana Garcia Diaz and Isabel Garcia Reyes de la Barrera. Expect clandestine trysts, plots and counterplots, blackmail - and dazzling swordplay!

 In the West Theatre, at the Raven Theatre Complex
6157 N. Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60660

PREVIEWS:  March 30, April 3, 4 & 5 2008

Performances:
April 6th - May 11th, Thursday through Sunday
Thurs - Sat 8:30PM; Sun 3:30PM
Press Opening Monday, April 7th 2008

 

... time for Pool Noodle Smackdown!  Tuesday, February 12th, details below the cut...

 

(Please note - you don't have to participate in the smackdown to attend this event - there will be refreshments, a raffle, silent auction, etc.  Plus you get to heckle the smackdown!)

( From www.killer-works.com )

 

 

Trying to post this again, whee!

It's time for a Babes With Blades fundraiser!  We're having an eBay sale running through June 8, and we are selling all kinds of lovely jewelry: new, vintage, and custom made for this fundraiser. Items include a beautiful vintage cameo, an emerald and diamond ring, and a Don Quixote bracelet with a picture of Cervantes.  (... you just have to see it.)   Come, have a look, and spend profligately!

Vist our MissionFish page here to see items that are being sold to benefit Babes With Blades.  Clicking any of the items will take you to the listing on eBay.

WOOO HOOOO!!!!!

The Sun Times loves Girl in the Iron Mask!  You should go see it!

ps - Thanks for the swanky new icon, lylyan! 

Babes With Blades' latest production, Girl in the Iron Mask, opens this Monday, March 12th.  We'd love to see you there!

Looking for something to do with your sweetie for the imminent holiday?  Looking for a way to get out your aggression over the imminent holiday?   Look no further!!   (For those who don't know, a pool noodle is a long squishy vaguely sword-like object.  Not a pool full of noodles.  That would be a WHOLE different kind of fundraiser.)

	Join the women of Babes With Blades for their "Love is a Battlefield" Fundraiser... ...featuring the POOL NOODLE SMACKDOWN! WHEN: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - Doors open 6:30PM WHERE: The Theatre Building Chicago - 1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, 60657 WHAT: A chance to strut your swashbuckle-y stuff! Have you got what it takes? SMACKDOWN FORMAT: Standard round robin single elimination tournament (pool noodles provided). Each bout will be supervised by a Celebrity Judge, who has the final say on any disputed touches. Each bout will go to 3 touches or 2 minutes, whichever comes first. Winner advances. SMACKDOWN RULES: Available at www.Babes WithBlades.org. SMACKDOWN CHAMPION: Wins stage combat weaponry, of course - a $100 gift certificate to Rogue Steel! To say nothing of serious bragging rights.... Tickets: $25 to swash & buckle / $15 to watch, imbibe & heckle! Click here to buy online with a credit card, or pay at the door on 2/13 (cash/checks only please)

	Tell your friends! Feel free to forward this to anyone you think might be interested. Call 773.616.3111 with any questions. See you there! Babes With Blades email: postal@babeswithblades.org web: http://www.BabesWithBlades.org