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Ritual Art Troupe
Inclusive, participatory, community-based arts
Orchestra of the Moon/Rag on a Stick Theatre
Theatre Makers
You Too
20/20 Free Library Tour!
Where We Love
Category: Stardust Doherty
20/20: A Presidential Re-Election Play Where You Decide the Future Coming to San Francisco Public Libraries on February 29 & March 1!
What happens if the President is re-elected? In 20/20, a play by Theatre Makers, the answer is up to the audience. 20/20 will be presented as part of the San Francisco Public Library's "SF by the Bay" science fiction and fantasy celebration. Performances are free of charge on February 29 at 10:30am at the Bernal Branch Library (500 Cortland Avenue), February 29 at 3:00pm at the Richmond Branch Library (351 9th Avenue), and March 1 at 2:00pm at the Main Public Library (400 Larkin Street, Latino/Hispanic Community Room), in San Francisco.
Developed by grassroots company Theatre Makers, 20/20 combines speculative fiction and political satire in a work from co-writers Stardust Doherty and Kari Barclay. What would happen if the President were impeached? (that scenario came true!) If a corporation or the military staged a coup? If San Francisco became an independent country? A diverse cast of new talent performs roles ranging from dissident Muni drivers to frantic tech CEOs to new-age cult leaders to the President himself. With comedy and depth, the show asks how our current political situation will shake out.
"20/20 engages audience participation around the events of our day, highlighting social, political, economic, and environmental change (SPEEC) themes to fuel co creation of our collective future," said co writer Stardust Doherty.
"The world is full of possibility," said co-writer Kari Barclay. "We've taken 20/20 to extremes of utopia and dystopia, and I'm excited to see which scenarios the audience chooses for the actors to perform."
The "20/20 Free Library Tour" is a revival of the play's award-winning original presentation at the 2019 San Francisco Fringe Festival.
Show Synopsis: The year is 2020. The President has been re-elected, the climate is heating up, the economy is in meltdown. In this satirical participatory performance, audience members choose the scenarios to stage: impeachment? a coup? a revolution? 20/20 asks what people power looks like in a time of vast uncertainty when even choosing to do nothing has consequences.
Theatre Makers provides common ground for diverse communities to collaborate on, incubate, and stage both newly created and historically relevant audience-participatory plays based on social, political, economic, and environmental change (SPEEC) themes. The project welcomes those interested in dramatic and musical theatre, professional and amateur theater, commercial and non-profit theatre, including non-traditional theatrical events (performance art, street theater, pop-up theatre, home theatre, puppet shows, etc.) with activities including, for example:
Discussions of all aspects of theatre creation and production
Exchanging information on opportunities available
Collaboration on incubating audience participatory plays and musicals based on social, political, economic, and environmental change (SPEEC) themes
Workshops of plays and musicals under development
Readings and staged readings of plays and musicals for educational and motivational purposes
Theatre Makers particularly fosters events that are inclusive and affirming of people based on class, race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, age, and other identities.
Theatre Makers is a project of the Ritual Art Troupe, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering and developing multi-disciplinary arts, including conception, investigation, development, production, and sharing of musical, dance, visual, theatrical, cinematic, and literary works with special attention to conserving our cultural heritage, serving a wide range of audiences, and encouraging creators and creations from diverse communities.
More Show Info and Graphics: http://ritualart.org/2020
Preview Video of Original Production: http://ritualart.org/2020/preview
Review of Original Production: https://theatrius.com/2019/09/14/20-20-envisions-post-trump-future-at-s-f-fringe-festival/
Theatre Makers: http://ritualart.org/theatremakers/
Ritual Art Troupe: http://ritualart.org/mission/
This Release: http://ritualart.org/wordpress/?p=2153 (PDF available)
For interviews, inquiries, and more info, please contact:
Stardust Doherty at theatre-makers@ritualart.org
For Calendar Editors
What: 20/20: A Presidential Re-Election Play Where You Decide the Future
When/Where: February 29 at 10:30am at the Bernal Branch Library (500 Cortland Avenue), February 29 at 3:00pm at the Richmond Branch Library (351 9th Avenue), and March 1 at 2:00pm at the Main Public Library (400 Larkin Street, Latino/Hispanic Community Room), in San Francisco
Ticketing: All performances free of charge and open to the public
Author adminPosted on January 9, 2020 January 9, 2020 Categories 20/20, Kari Barclay, media, San Francisco, San Francisco Public Library, Stardust Doherty, theater, Theatre MakersLeave a comment on 20/20: A Presidential Re-Election Play Where You Decide the Future Coming to San Francisco Public Libraries on February 29 & March 1!
Donate to Theatre Makers Revolutionary Theatre for the "20/20" Library Tour!
Update: On December 29, 2019, we reached our initial fundraising goal to cover basic expenses for the production! All donations from this point on are for stage manager and actor stipends.
Please support community-based revolutionary theatre and include Ritual Art Troupe and the Theatre Makers project in your giving this season!
Summary: Donate to our "20/20 Play Library Tour" crowdfundraiser before January 1, 2020! (GoFundMe is offering the lowest transaction fees ever (1.99% + $0.99) for every donation until end of 2019.)
Ritual Art Troupe has accomplished a lot recently– you may have experienced some of our shows!
You Too: a play about the #metoo movement with 3 performances in Fremont and Oakland in partnership with local domestic violence prevention nonprofits Narika and SAVE (November 2019)
20/20: a play speculating about the re-election of the President where the audience chooses from eight scenarios to complete the action with 4 performances (with a Sold-Out Opening Night award) at the San Francisco Fringe Festival (September 2019)
Animal Factory Farm and Ecopocalypse: plays addressing climate change in 4 performances as part of the global Rise for Climate in San Francisco (September 2018)
Regular Playwrights Circle meetings where playwrights share new work and receive constructive criticism (SF Bay Area)
Theatre Makers Mixers where everyone who co-creates theatre is welcome to come socialize (SF Bay Area)
Orchestra of the Moon and Rag on a Stick Puppet Theatre performances (Portland, OR)
Ritual Art Troupe has beautiful plans for the upcoming year:
"20/20 Play Library Tour" offering the 20/20 play to new audiences for free at local public library branches… please contribute to make this possible at https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/2020-play-free-library-tour
Where We Love play chronicling the stories of LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers in English and also as Donde Amamos in Spanish (recipient of a CA$H Performs grant with performances slated for Queer Freedom month in June 2020 and community partner Rainbow Street)
"SPEEC Play Reading Series" for casual readings of historic plays with social, political, economic, and environmental change (SPEEC) themes (SF Bay Area throughout 2020)
Regular Playwrights Circle meetings and Theatre Makers Mixers (SF Bay Area throughout 2020)
Other projects — including an opera! — TBA
The Theatre Makers Project provides common ground for diverse communities to collaborate on, incubate, and stage both newly created and historically relevant audience-participatory plays based on social, political, economic, and environmental change (SPEEC) themes. Theatre Makers is a project of the nonprofit Ritual Art Troupe, fostering and developing inclusive, participatory, and community-based arts.
Please donate to our "20/20 Play Library Tour" crowdfundraiser !
Or if you prefer, you can donate with a check or to other projects of the Ritual Art Troupe.
Stardust Doherty
Theatre Makers Co-Founder
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You Too Final Performance
Thanks to everyone who helped us to stage the You Too play, as well as to our community partner organizations like Narika and SAVE, who participated in panel discussions after each performance.
We had our final performance on November 15, 2019, at First Unitarian Church in Oakland.
You Too Cast and Crew After Final Performance on November 15, 2019
If you're interested in participating in future community-based theatre productions from the Ritual Art Troupe, please join the Theatre Makers meetup.
You can support new plays with social, political, economic, and environmental change (SPEEC) themes by donating to Ritual Art Troupe.
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You Too Media Release
Media Contact: Stardust Doherty
theatre-makers@ritualart.org
Woman-Directed Play Called "You Too" Addresses #metoo Movement
Performances November 9 in Fremont, November 14-15 in Oakland
Developed by grassroots company Theatre Makers, "You Too" is a new play about abuse, the #metoo controversy, and hope for the future. The play revolves around modern-day issues, such as women's rights, double standards in politics, the role of the media, and the personal stories of our characters.
Theatre Makers will present a limited run of "You Too" at 7:00pm on November 9 at the Fremont Community Center and at 8:00pm on November 14 and 15 at the First Unitarian Church in Oakland.
Produced by the Theatre Makers project of Ritual Art Troupe, a small non-profit organization, the play employs a diverse cast of actors and creative personnel living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Iryna Lymar will direct the play, which she co-wrote with Stardust Doherty.
"Writing 'You Too' and working with the actors has been a process of exploration, collaboration and liberation," commented Director and Co-Writer Iryna Lymar. "Sharing 'You Too' with the audience may be the most powerful and healing experience of all."
"I'm happy to portray a difficult story of abuse and harassment in the 'You Too' production," said actor Courtney Hartman. "We believe that 'You Too' will inspire others to tell their stories, to realize they are not alone, and to heal from the trauma of abuse."
"A play like 'You Too' provides a productive forum for discussion of sensitive issues around harassment and abuse which are otherwise quite challenging to approach in public spaces," said Bindu Fernandes, Executive Director of Narika, a community partner organization devoted to helping domestic violence survivors with advocacy, support, and education.
"Portraying the issues we face with our domestic violence clients in a theatrical setting gives those facing harassment and abuse a chance to experience solidarity with others, as well as providing audiences with much-needed information and resources", said Yasi Safinya-Davies, Executive Director of SAVE, a community partner organization serving clients with knowledge and support needed to break the cycle of domestic violence and build healthier lives.
Just after the play, we invite the audience to join us for a live panel discussion with the director/playwright, cast members, and representatives from the two nonprofit organizations — SAVE and Narika. Audience members will be able to ask questions (confidentially if they prefer) and get the latest info on both the play and the resources available for victims of workplace harassment and domestic violence.
Show Synopsis: "You Too" is a new play about abuse, the #metoo controversy, and hope for the future. The play revolves around modern-day issues, such as women's rights, double standards in politics, the role of the media, and the personal stories of our characters.
TRIGGER WARNINGS: Adult language, scenes of domestic and work abuse, and simulations of slapping and harassment. No nudity. Parents, please consider the maturity level of your teenager before bringing them to the play — no pre-teens please.
More Show Info and Graphics: http://ritualart.org/youtoo
Actor/Crew Bios & Headshots: http://ritualart.org/youtoo/bios/
Theatre Makers provides common ground for diverse communities to collaborate on, incubate, and stage both newly created and historically relevant audience-participatory plays based on social, political, economic, and environmental change (SPEEC) themes. Theatre Makers activities include:
Theatre Makers particularly fosters events that are inclusive and affirming of people based on class, race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, age, and other identities. More info about Theatre Makers: http://ritualart.org/theatremakers/
Theatre Makers is a project of the Ritual Art Troupe, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering and developing inclusive, participatory, community-based arts. More info about Ritual Art Troupe: http://ritualart.org
Narika is a local domestic violence intervention and prevention organization serving immigrant and vulnerable survivors of domestic violence through free counseling, safety planning, legal consultations and referrals, economic empowerment and wellness programs. Helpline 1-800-215-7308. For more information, please check out www.narika.org and follow us on www.facebook.com/NarikaBayArea
SAVE's mission is to strengthen every individual and family we serve with the knowledge and support needed to break the cycle of domestic violence and build healthier lives. 24-Hour Hotline (510) 794-6055. More info about SAVE: https://save-dv.org
This Release: http://ritualart.org/wordpress/?p=1711
This Release (PDF): http://ritualart.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/You_Too.media-release.20191008.pdf
What: You Too: A Woman-Directed Play About Abuse, the #metoo Controversy, and Hope for the Future
When: 7:00pm on November 9 (Fremont), 8:00pm on November 14 and 15 (Oakland)
Where: Fremont Community Center, 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538 (November 9),
First Unitarian Church in Oakland, 685 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612 (November 14-15).
Tickets general admission $20 (Healing) or front-row seats for $50 (Wellness)
(All Tickets Advance Purchase Only, No Tickets at the Door):
https://ritualart.ticketspice.com/you-too-play
Facebook event page links:
https://www.facebook.com/events/924634101234213/ (Fremont)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1123695837826513/ (Oakland)
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You Too Show Photos and Videos
Please feel free to share and publish these photos and videos of the You Too cast and show.
You Too play actors
Actor Kameron Thorntona Brown shares thoughts and feelings in this video about the "You Too" play from the Theatre Makers project of the Ritual Art Troupe.
Actor Courtney Hartman shares thoughts and feelings in this video about the "You Too" play from the Theatre Makers project of the Ritual Art Troupe.
Actor Alejandro Eustaquio shares thoughts and feelings in this video about the "You Too" play from the Theatre Makers project of the Ritual Art Troupe.
Actor Jess Lazkano shares thoughts and feelings in this video about the "You Too" play from the Theatre Makers project of the Ritual Art Troupe.
Stage Manager Pulkit Gulati shares thoughts and feelings in this video about the "You Too" play from the Theatre Makers project of the Ritual Art Troupe.
You Too actor Kameron Thortona Brown as TV News Host Sean O'Reilly
You Too Director and Co-Playwright Iryna Lymar
You Too play co-playwrights Stardust Doherty and Iryna Lymar
You Too actors Venee Call-Ferrer, Kameron Thortona Brown, and Nadeem Anjum
You Too actors Venee Call-Ferrer and Nadeem Anjum
You Too Actors Courtney Hartman, Alejandro Eustaquio, and Jess Lazkano
You Too Actors Courtney Hartman and Jess Lazkano
You Too actors Venee Call-Ferrer and Nadeem Anjum rehearsing
You Too actors Jess Lazkano, Courtney Hartman, Venee Call-Ferrer, and Alejandro Eustaquio rehearsing
You Too actors Jess Lazkano and Courtney Hartman rehearsing
You Too actors Jess Lazkano, Courtney Hartman, and Nadeem Anjum rehearsing
You Too actors Courtney Hartman and Nadeem Anjum rehearsing
You Too actors Nadeem Anjum and Venee Call-Ferrer rehearsing
You Too Play Media Gallery (Photos Courtesy of Julien Jourdan)
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You Too Cast & Crew Headshots & Bios
Actors Crew / Personnel
Nadeem Anjum Iryna Lymar
Venee Call-Ferrer Stardust Doherty
Alejandro Eustaquio Pulkit Gulati
Ankur Garg
Courtney Hartman
Jess Lazkano
Alia Thiel
Kameron Thorntona Brown
Nadeem Anjum (Harvey Cosby)
Nadeem (he, his, him) is from Calcutta and has been in San Francisco Bay Area for 5 years now. He has been acting since he was a kid and has appeared in several theatre and film roles. He debuted with Theatre Makers when he appeared as a wealthy entrepreneur in "Ecopocalypse" (2018) and as a Gorilla in "Animal Factory Farm" (2018). His most recent theatre appearance was in the SF Fringe Festival where he appeared as a socialist in "20/20" (2019). He is excited to be combining his passion for acting and social justice with his participation in "You Too".
Venee Call-Ferrer (Dianne Pelosi)
Venee (she, her, her) is drawn to Theater because of its ability to bring about social change, personal transformation, and inspire understanding, compassion, and tolerance in the world. Venee has a B.A. in Arts and Social Change from New College of California, with studies in Drama Therapy, Film/Video, Photography, Studio, and Performance Art. She is also an avid abstract photographer and traveler. She was just nominated for the Arty Awards 2019, Best Supporting Actress for the part of Jesses in Sweat, BOTTG. Past performances include Improv with Pan Theater Oakland, Living Tarot, and The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Uuo. "You Too" is Venee's debut with Theatre Makers.
Alejandro Eustaquio (Father Ford)
Alejandro (he, his, him) was born in Vallejo, CA and is the youngest of five children. Alejandro originally grew up as a musician playing the flute. He had plans to pursue The Juilliard School In New York; however, he realized that music was more of a hobby than a career. In 2009, Alejandro made it his New Year's resolution to pursue his dream of acting. He has filmed various films and commercials around the Bay Area and currently studies at the Beverly Hills Playhouse In San Francisco. Aside from the Arts, Alejandro also enjoys traveling the world. He has visited 12 countries amongst Europe, Asia, and Latin America. "You Too" is Alejandro's debut with Theatre Makers.
Ankur Garg (Mother Ford)
Ankur (she, her, her) is thrilled to be a part of this timely production! She is an avid actor and singer who performed across Washington DC, Minneapolis and Los Angeles prior to her recent move to San Francisco. Ankur was last seen in Terminal Lucidity at the Baltimore Theatre Project, and the Page-to-Stage New Play Festival at the Kennedy Center. She trained at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis and The Actors Center in Los Angeles. "You Too" is Ankur's debut with Theatre Makers.
Courtney Hartman (Anita Ford)
Courtney (she, her, her) is a licensed psychologist in CA with a background in theatre. She has been practicing in CA for over three years, and has been performing in various visual art installations and bay area theatre projects for 10 years. She had her directing debut last VDay season with VDay East Bay the Vagina Monologues with a focus on racial diversity and acknowledgment of the limitations of a script that aims at representing the experiences of all women. She is very excited to be joining forces with Theatre Makers to continue creating theatre to address social justice issues. "You Too" is Courtney's debut with Theatre Makers.
Jess Lazkano (Tommy Ford, RICKY)
Jess (he, his, him) was born in Mexico from a Mexican mother and Spanish father. He moved to the US when he was 13. He is currently a singer-songwriter in the pop and experimental music genres delivering strong and out-of-the-ordinary messages. He is also exploring acting and photography. "You Too" is Jess' debut with Theatre Makers.
Alia Thiel (Sister Pelosi)
Alia (she, her, her) is thrilled to be a part of her first project with Ritual Art Troupe. She feels passionately about spreading awareness about the #metoo movement and the perspective of victims of abuse and harassment. Alia has performed with local college theater at Diablo Valley College, Cal State Eastbay, and Chabot College. She was last seen in "A Musical Comedy of Murders" with The Orinda Starlight Players. "You Too" is Alia's debut with Theatre Makers.
Kameron Thorntona Brown (Sean O'Reilly, CAMPAIGN MANAGER)
Kameron (he, his, him) is originally from Sacramento and moved to the Bay Area last year. He has starred in multiple plays, but recently took on new challenges pursuing Television and Film. One of Kameron's favorite roles was being a "stand-in" and "background" actor for the Netflix show, "13 Reasons Why". Kameron would like to thank his mother, family, and girlfriend for all their love and support. "You Too" is Kameron's debut with Theatre Makers.
Crew / Personnel
Iryna Lymar (Director, Co-Writer)
Iryna (she/her/her) was born in Ukraine, lived in China for 8 years, and eventually moved to California. She studied linguistics and speaks 4 languages: English, Chinese (Mandarin), Ukrainian, and Russian. While doing management and translation jobs in China, Iryna started exploring writing and the theater world. She wrote a compilation of stories about strangers called "Just some strangers on the way" (the book is registered in Ukraine) and a short script called "Robot Buddha". She co-directed the "Robot Buddha" play in Shenzhen, China, in 2016. Besides that, she was an active member of an improv group called "Planet Factory" and acted at monthly shows for a year. Now Iryna lives in San Francisco, teaches yoga, and participates in local theater life. Iryna is a co-writer of the Theatre Maker plays "Animal Factory Farm" (2018), "Ecopocalypse" (2018), and "You Too" (2019), the last of which Iryna is also directing.
Stardust Doherty (CO-WRITER)
Stardust (ze/per/herm) is a playwright, composer, musician (oboe and English horn), and English teacher. Stardust is focused long-term on the True of Voice musical dance theatre production and is a co-organizer of the Theatre Makers Meetup, as well as other playwrighting and composing projects. Stardust serves on the Board of Ritual Art Troupe, as well as two other non-profit organizations, the Online Policy Group and the San Francisco Composers Chamber Orchestra. Stardust formerly worked at the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Verified Voting Foundation, and at various high-tech companies during a prior career. Stardust began directing plays with per Shakespeare adaptation "A Midwinter Afternoon's Nightmare" and the original "Bush Faeries: The Musical" (2018) staged at Breitenbush Community Hot Springs winter radical faerie gatherings. Along the way, there was an agit prop production of "Occupy San Francisco Employee Retirement System" (2013) in response to the bankster housing crisis. Stardust is a co-writer with Iryna Lymar and director of the Theatre Maker plays "Animal Factory Farm" (2018) and "Ecopocalypse" (2018), a co-writer with Iryna Lymar of "You Too" (2019), and a co-writer with Kari Barclay and the director of "20/20" (San Francisco Fringe Festival 2019).
Pulkit Gulati (Stage Manager)
Pulkit (he, his, him) is a Bay Area actor, filmmaker, and dancer who completed a two-year intensive acting program under Jim Jarrett, Sandy Meisner's last teaching protege. Pulkit's work includes "Serial Monster: Ted Bundy" on ReelzTV, "Is this Meta?", "Consequences!" as well as other indie shorts. Pulkit can soon be seen in a VR Short Film which was produced in collaboration with University of California Berkeley. He's won best comedy for "Perspective" at a Bay Area 24 Hour Film Festival and was part of HBO Asian Festival nomination "The Great Escape". "You Too" is Pulkit's first project with Theatre Makers.
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20/20 at the Fringe
20/20: Winner of Fringe Sold Out Award (San Francisco Fringe Festival 2019)
Review: Excellent review from Theatrius.
Update: Check out our new preview video.
Opening Night: a big success with the audience choosing the Assassination and Decentralized Revolution scenarios!
Second Show: smaller crowd choosing the Impeachment, Assassination, and General Strike scenarios.
Third Show: a rowdy crowd choosing the Assassination and Decentralized Revolution scenarios.
Fourth Show: a great crowd choosing the Decentralized Revolution and General Strike scenarios.
Info: Media Release
Actors/Crew: please go here.
It's the year 2020. The President has been re-elected, the climate is heating up, and the economy is in meltdown. Now, it's up to all of us to figure out what happens next. In this 60-minute satirical participatory performance, audience members choose from a list of possible scenarios they want staged: impeachment? a coup? a revolution? "20/20" asks what people power looks like in a time of vast uncertainty when even choosing to do nothing at all has its consequences.
"20/20", co-written by Kari Barclay and Stardust Doherty, is scheduled for four performances only during the San Francisco Fringe Festival.
SAT SEPT 7 6:30 PM (SOLD OUT advance tickets)
SUN SEPT 8 2:00 PM
WED SEPT 11 8:30 PM
SAT SEPT 14 5:00 PM
BONUS SHOW & PARTY: SUN SEPT 15 2:00PM
201 total tickets sold (163 of 240 advance tickets sold, 38 tickets sold at the door, 12 comps) (Ticket sales table updated September 16, 2019.)
Tickets: $13 cash in person if available one half hour before show (arrive early to get in line) OR
$15.99 online (no longer on sale)
Advanced purchase recommended due to limited seating.
Tickets for Bonus Show & Party: (no longer on sale)
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/450405595516289/
Location: EXIT Theatre, 156 Eddy St, San Francisco
Cast and Crew Headshots and Bios: http://ritualart.org/wordpress/2019/06/18/20-20-play-actor-crew-bios/
20/20 Show Photos and Videos: http://ritualart.org/wordpress/2019/07/31/20-20-photos/
We are seeking costumers, set designers, painters, prop makers, roadies, sound and light crew, funders, venue staff, sign language interpreters (ASL), and other volunteers to stage this new play.
Please volunteer, donate funds, or donate venue, food, materials or equipment to make this show possible!
Thanks to our show donors: Stardust, Brad, Anonymous 1, Matt, and Anonymous 2.
Thanks to our in-kind donor:
Awesome worker-owned pizzeria and bakery for yummy vegan pastries and bread to nourish our actors and crew for rehearsals.
20/20 Play Cast & Crew Photo
Playwrights Circle reading and critique session of "20/20" at the Ingleside Branch Library in San Francisco on May 21, 2019.
Auditions held on May 31, June 1, June 3, and June 7. More info: http://ritualart.org/wordpress/2019/05/24/20-20-play-casting-notice-for-sf-auditions-on-may-31-june-1-deadline-may-28/
Cast Callback / Party at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Sunday, June 16.
First rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Tuesday, July 9.
Second rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Saturday, July 13.
Third rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Tuesday, July 16.
Fourth rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Saturday, July 20.
Fifth rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Tuesday, July 23.
Sixth rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Saturday, July 27.
Seventh rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Tuesday, July 30.
Eighth rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Saturday, August 3.
Ninth rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Tuesday, August 6.
Maker Party for Props/Sets at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Saturday, August 10.
Tenth rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Saturday, August 10.
Eleventh rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Tuesday, August 13.
Twelfth rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Saturday, August 17.
Thirteenth rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Tuesday, August 20.
Fourteenth rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Saturday, August 24.
Fifteenth rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Tuesday, August 27.
Sixteenth rehearsal at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Saturday, August 31.
Maker Party for Props/Sets at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Monday, September 2.
Seventeenth rehearsal (Tech Rehearsal) at EXIT Theatre in San Francisco on Tuesday, September 3.
Eighteenth rehearsal (Final Dress Rehearsal) at Stardust's home in San Francisco on Friday, September 6.
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20/20 Play: Preview Video
Last chance to see "20/20" at the SF Fringe Festival is 5:00pm on Saturday, September 14, 156 Eddy Street, San Francisco.
Tix: https://20-20.brownpapertickets.com (or 30 minutes before showtime at the door)
"20/20" will have four performances at the San Francisco Fringe Festival, September 7-14, plus a possible bonus performance on September 15, 2019.
Show info and tickets: http://www.ritualart.org/2020
Author adminPosted on September 13, 2019 Categories 20/20, David-Henry Bennett, EXIT Theatre, Geeta Rai, Hima Menon, Jess Thompson, Kari Barclay, Matt, Nadeem Anjum, Ryan Samarakoon, San Francisco, San Francisco Fringe Festival, Stardust Doherty, theater, Theatre MakersLeave a comment on 20/20 Play: Preview Video
20/20 Cast & Crew at EXIT Theatre
20/20 Cast & Crew in front of the EXIT Theatre in San Francisco
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Co-Writer and Director Stardust on 20/20 Play From Theatre Makers
Co-Writer and Director Stardust shares thoughts and feelings in this video about the "20/20" play from the Theatre Makers project of the Ritual Art Troupe.
It's the year 2020. The President has been re-elected, the climate is heating up, and the economy is in meltdown. Now, it's up to all of us to figure out what happens next. In this 60-minute satirical participatory performance, audience members choose from a list of possible scenarios they want staged: impeachment? a coup? a revolution?
"20/20" asks what people power looks like in a time of vast uncertainty when even choosing to do nothing at all has its consequences.
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Quincy Riverfront Steering Committee selects governance plan
By Rebecca Duffy
Published: Dec. 3, 2021 at 7:06 PM CST
QUINCY (WGEM) - The effort to give Quincy's Riverfront a new facelift moves forward as there is progress on who will lead the master plan development project.
The Quincy Riverfront Master Plan Steering Committee hopes to redevelop 89 acres of the riverfront to strengthen the downtown district, and increase tourism.
They accepted a governance plan Thursday night for the project.
Of the nine board members, two will be named by the city, two by the park district, and two by Adams County.
Riverfront Development Committee Member Jeff Steinkamp said the remaining three members will be at-large community members selected by the steering committee and board of directors.
"We thought this would give a set of people, that are very interested and know what's going on, and really can apply the right sources, resources, funding and everything to the project," Steinkamp said.
They're looking at building a cruise boat dock, stage and playground as well as raising the ground at Clat Adams Park to make it flood-proof.
Quincy Resident Angie Hancox, and her husband, visit the park throughout the year.
"We probably come down about a half a dozen times a year just to enjoy the river and the view," Hancox said.
Hancox thinks making the park flood-proof is necessary.
"We've had the 100-year flood many times in a row and that would be my concern as you revamp it, make it look beautiful, and then it floods," Hancox said.
Steinkamp hopes the project will strengthen downtown by drawing in more visitors.
"Many cities, up and down the Mississippi River, have great parks and everything and riverfront development so we are just going to enhance ours," he said.
Steinkamp said funding could come from donations, public and private partnerships, or the federal government.
The Quincy City Council, Adams County Board and Quincy Park District need to approve the governance plan. The committee expects the three bodies to vote on it early next year.

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Summary: With this guide, you can smoothly import and edit M2TS files in Adobe Premiere Pro(CS3/CS4/CS5/CS6/CC7) by transcoding/converting AVCHD (.m2ts)to Premiere Pro compatible WMV or MPEG-2 video.
Nowadays, M2TS video is familiar to us, which has now widely used by HD camcorders, another extent of MTS files. The point here, you will find it a painful experience to import and edit M2TS files into Adobe Premiere Pro software. There're some frequently asked questions quoted as below.
As far as I know Adobe Premiere Pro(including the recent Premier Pro CS6, CC7) does not like the way in .M2TS. The file type is a compressed output format, but not ideal for editing in NLE system. To solve those problems, the quick workaround is to transcode M2TS files to Premiere Pro natively supported formats (MPG/WMV/MOV are highly recommended). Along with some help from third-party software, it can be done effortlessly. Here I share a simple guide on how to convert M2TS files for Adobe Premier Pro editing smoothly. If you're facing the issues, read on to find the answer.
Overall, UFUSoft HD Converter for Mac is the best M2TS converter. With it, you can effortlessly transcode AVCHD MTS/M2TS to MPEG-2 or MOV, which will create an Adobe Premiere friendly file format keeping the original quality. Besides Premiere, this software can also export DNxHD for Avid, MPEG-2 Premiere Element, Apple ProRes for Final Cut Pro, Apple InterMediate Codec for iMovie and more NLE systems for native editing. For Windows users, HD Video Converter is the alternative choice. Just download it and follow the tutorial below to get the work done.
Install and launch the M2TS video converter and load source clips to it.
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As MyQ Community members, you're already aware of the recent launch of the MyQ Home Bridge. Tomorrow, we're announcing the MyQ Home Bridge to the rest of the world with a press release. On behalf of Chamberlain, we hope you enjoy this new HomeKit enabled product.
Hi, i'm assuming that means the rest of the world will be able to order the home bridge then? Still only delivery option is USA though. Could you provide info for us to purchase in Canada?
Hey Lauren, yes thanks. I wasn't expecting that offer and that's awesome. Did you see my post about filling out the form not caring that I couldn't select SK as a prov once Canada was selected? Let me know if you can locate my form and fix the AL to an SK.
Sounds good, so no need for me to fill out the form again, you can correct mine?
Ok, I have done that and I could select Saskatchewan from the list. But just so you're aware, now on the last page that shows the summary, the address portion does not show the province I selected. Not sure if that's a glitch on your side or not, or if your database guy actual received my selection in that case.
Hey Lauren, just wondering what your guys plan is when you ship the units out. Will there be a shipping notice email sent out to us or something like that?
Appreciate the offer, and you guys are doing a great job in the face of the backlash :) Send the info up the latter is all you can do.
Hi Aaron - I'm not sure if we plan to send shipping confirmation. Let me look into this and get back to you.
We're so glad you appreciate this offer, and we look forward to you receiving your MyQ Home Bridge.
Sorry if you've answered this question elsewhere but any chance of getting the tracking number emailed out to us when you ship the home bridge Lauren?
Hi , I have ad MyQ for years and missed out on the notice for the free offer, is there any way to still get it?
Curious George, I am very sorry but that offer has expired, and one of the criteria was being a MyQ Community member prior to 10/1/17. The MyQ Home Bridge is available for a discounted introductory price of $49.99: https://goo.gl/bWaqGL. And please stay active in the MyQ Community so you can take advantage of future offers.
The MyQ Home Bridge is available now on Chamberlain.com, and will be available in September on LiftMaster.com.
Thanks in advance for your patience, and let us know if you have any other questions.
When the Home Bridge first became availabe, a message in my phones app said you were offering a $20 discount on the Home Bridge. I was not happy that I had to purchase an additional component but went ahead and ordered one. Now, I received an email with offer on getting a Home Bridge device for FREE. This is very disappointing. What can I do to get a refund on the one I purchased since less than a month ago? I would have waited if it was clear to me that it would be offered to "loyal" users for Free. Please give advice on how to proceed. Thanks in advance.
Any update on when Canada can buy it through Chamberlain.com? and when it is available will Canadians get a coupon to get 20 dollars off seeing how we were excluded from the initial offer?
Yeah $148 Canadian is a price no one likes. I mean Homekit was supposed to be soon and that took what, 3 years?


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1. Players do the writing and talking to coaches. BIG turn-off when parents are too involved.
2. DVD's should include highlights and full-game. You Tube is becoming an easier option.
3. Recruiting websites/services are a waste of money.
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Indian oil workers strike against privatisation: Auto workers in Haryana protest in solidarity with striking Honda contract workers
India: Thousands of workers from state-owned oil companies strike against privatisation
Workers from state-owned oil companies, including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, struck across India for 24 hours on November 28 in protest against privatisation. The strikers won widespread public support.
The national walkout was in response to the Modi government's plans to sell its 53.29 percent stake in BPCL, the country's second-largest state refiner and fuel retailer. Members of the All India Petroleum Workers' Federation, the National Federation of Petroleum Workers and the Petroleum and Gas Workers' Federation of India participated.
The strike followed a mass protest last month by nearly 20,000 workers from the government owned National Thermal Power Company (NTPC) over government plans to reduce its 54.5 percent stake in the company.
On November 1, workers from India's largest power generation equipment manufacturer, the state-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), struck in opposition to the planned privatisation of the company.
Auto workers in Haryana protest in solidarity with striking Honda contract workers
Workers from around ten companies participated in a protest bike rally organised by the Automobile Industry Contract Workers Union (AICWU) on November 27. The demonstration was in solidarity with 2,500 striking contract workers from Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) Manesar plant.
Maruti Suzuki, Shivam Auto, Munjal Showa and Satyam Auto workers involved in the protest raised issues such as contract renewal, pensions, termination pay and union rights.
The Manesar HMSI workers remain on strike after downing tools on October 5 in protest against the retrenchment of around 400 contract workers.
Over 15 Indian-based automobile manufacturers and auto component companies have drastically cut production since April 2019. According to reports, production was reduced by 11 percent in the first quarter of this fiscal year.
Fifty percent of Manesar plant employees are contract workers. While the plant has an annual capacity of 1.5 million units, production has been cut by 50 percent.
Tamil Nadu nutrition meals workers demonstrate over wages and pensions
Hundreds of Nutrition Meals Employees staged "road obstruct" protests in at least seven Tamil Nadu cities on November 26 with several demands, including the improved pay scales for workers who have been employed for over 36 years. Around 800 workers, including 600 women, were detained by police but released after the protest.
The Tamil Nadu Nutrition Meals Employees Association is also demanding a 9,000-rupee ($US126) pension for retired workers, the filling of vacant posts in noon meal centres and a 500,000-rupee gratuity for those retiring.
Karnataka midday meal workers demand unpaid salaries
Midday meal workers demonstrated in Dharwad, Karnataka's administration district, on November 27 to demand the state government pay four months' outstanding salaries.
The workers marched from the Kadapa Maidan Grounds to the Deputy Commissioner's office. Workers said they are only paid 2,600 rupees ($US36) per month. They also want identity cards, two uniforms per year, a fixed minimum salary, service security and improved health benefits and pensions.
West Bengal workers begin 12-day protest march
West Bengal workers began a 12-day protest march against privatisation and other issues on November 30 at the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works in West Burdwan district. The march, which will cover over 280 km through various south Bengal districts and finish in Kolkata on December 11, is organised by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions.
Workers fear that thousands of government employees in West Bengal will lose their jobs in the Modi government's plans to privatise key public sector units, such as Burn Standard and Hindustan Cables. They are also demanding loan waivers for farmers and a government guaranteed minimum price for farmers' products.
Assam midday meal workers protest against outsourcing
Over 400 midday meal cooks and helpers from Khoirabari, Mazbat and Udalguri demonstrated in the township of Tangla, Assam on December 1. They were demanding job security and an increased honorarium. The protest was organised by the Udalguri unit of the All Assam Primary and Upper Primary Midday Meal Cook and Helpers' Association.
Protesters denounced a recent state government announcement that it planned to outsource their work to NGOs, and said that they were not paid any wages between 2005 and 2009. After 2009, they were only paid 1,000 rupees ($US14) a month for 10 months of that year. The workers said they cannot exist on their meagre monthly remuneration and want it increased to at least 6,000 rupees.
India: Punjab teachers demand permanent jobs
Government school teachers in Punjab held a state-wide protest on December 1. Demands included permanency for teachers at meritorious schools and non-teaching staff on full salaries. The demonstration, which was coordinated by the Democratic Teachers' Front (DTF), also called for increased funding for pre-primary classes, six teachers in each middle school, an end to salary deductions for teachers, head teacher posts in all primary schools and recruitment for all vacant posts across the state.
Bangladesh waterways transport workers unions betray strike
The Bangladesh Noujan Sramik Federation (BNSF), which covers river waterways transport workers, called off an indefinite strike Saturday night, just 24 hours after it began, following a vague assurance from the government that it would "consider" workers' demands. The strike totally crippled river transport throughout the country.
At the same time the Bangladesh Maritime Workers Sangram Porishad closed down an indefinite strike by lighterage (small) vessels workers which began on November 27 in the Outer Anchorage of Chittagong Port and at 16 jetties on the Karnaphuli River. The union told workers that the government had given an assurance that their demands would be met.
The demands of both unions were similar. These included higher pay, provision of identity cards, service books and appointment letters, as well as increased compensation for death and injuries and government measures to stop piracy and extortion at sea and in rivers.
Bangladesh jute mill workers strike over wages
Workers at state-owned jute mills held a national 24-hour strike on Tuesday as part of a seven-day program of action for 11 demands. These include payment of unpaid wages and a pay rise. Workers from 24 of the 26 state-owned jute mills participated in the walkout. Bangladesh police attacked workers picketing and blocking roads during the walkout.
Workers from state-owned mills in the Khulna-Jashore industrial belt and the state-owned Amin Jute Mills in Chattogram (Chittagong) also held a nine-hour hunger strike on November 27. The workers are organised by the State-owned Jute Mills Collective Bargaining Association (CBA) and Non-CBA Sangram Parishad and Employees' Unions.
Hundreds of postal workers protest in Taiwan
Around 500 members of the Taiwan Postal Workers' Union protested outside the Ministry of Transportation and Communications in Taipei Sunday, demanding equal pay for all employees of Chunghwa Post Corporation. Demonstrators marched to the Executive Yuan to submit a petition.
When Chunghwa Post was reorganised into a state-owned company in 2003, employees were split into a "transferred personnel" division. Those hired after the change were deemed "hierarchical personnel." They number 11,000 and 14,000 respectively, according to the union.
Protesting workers demanded that pay not be dependent upon the financial performance of the company and that all workers receive equal pay, bonuses and paid leave. Workers also called for high quality retirement plans for transferred staff.
Queensland hospital maintenance workers walk out
Over 300 Queensland Health (QH) maintenance workers at hospitals across Queensland struck for 24 hours on Wednesday in a dispute over the government's proposed enterprise agreement. Around 150 demonstrated outside the headquarters of QH in Brisbane while rallies were held in Rockhampton, Townsville and Cairns.
Members of the Construction Forestry Maritime Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) have implemented bans and have held limited rolling stoppages. Workers are primarily concerned about the contracting out of jobs and declining recruitment of apprentices.
Other hospital support staff, such as kitchen staff, wards-men and cleaners, who are members of the Australian Workers Union (AWU), are also taking industrial action over a new enterprise agreement. The AWU members want a pay rise, improved classification levels, reduced workload, genuine action on backfilling, closing of the casual conversion loophole and secure permanent jobs.
New Zealand bakery workers strike
Over 100 workers at George Weston Foods' Tip Top bakeries in Otahuhu and Wiri in south Auckland refused to work overtime and perform cleaning duties this week. The bans, which were imposed after workers unanimously rejected a new pay offer, followed a two-day strike last week and a previous overtime ban.
A FIRST Union spokesperson said the actions had reduced bread production by 50 percent for the North Island.
Workers are striking over the company's refusal to offer what the union calls a "fair" pay rise and a premium on overtime and night work. The rejected offer was for a 4 percent wage increase for some staff. It would have resulted in overtime rates starting at 57 hours, down from 60, but this would only be introduced in September next year.
Most workers have to do 50 or more hours a week to make ends meet. One worker, who had been at the company for 14 years, said his hourly rate of $22.16 did not reflect the cost of living in Auckland. The union has been in bargaining with the company since July.
Auckland bus drivers strike
More than 800 Auckland bus drivers took strike action and picketed the NZ Bus depot this week over a pay claim. Targeted services were cancelled throughout the week and half of all bus trips in the city are now free as drivers refuse to collect fares.
The FIRST Union and NZ Tramways Union have tabled a log of claims with NZ Bus. These include a pay rise of up to $8 per hour, double-time for driving after midnight, weekend work to be paid at time-and-a-half, annual leave increased from four to five weeks and all meal beaks to be paid.
The strike follows action last month by 60 drivers employed by GoBus in south Auckland who refused to collect fares for a month. The GoBus drivers have been demanding a 14 percent pay increase over two years, raising their hourly pay to $25.
Drivers' pay and conditions have been hit by the tendering process imposed by successive governments, including Labour, which forces local councils to favour the cheapest operators. Despite this, a FIRST Union spokesman told TV1 that the Labour government should "get involved" to determine what would be a "fair rate of pay" and "stop the disruption."
Retail workers walk out in three New Zealand cities
Over 300 workers at Cotton On retail stores struck in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland on the afternoon of November 29 following partial strike action over the last month.
The FIRST Union is calling for workers to be paid a so-called "Living Wage," which the unions deem to be $21.15 per hour, but which remains vastly inadequate to live on. The current legal minimum is $17.70. Negotiations between the union and Cotton On began over six months ago, with the company seeking to attack pay and conditions.
Indian workers in general strike call for unity
Tens of millions to join all-India one-day strike on Wednesday
Malians protest to demand departure of French occupation troops
German defence minister supports combat operations in Africa
Apple, Microsoft and Google among five companies sued over deaths of Congolese child miners
European powers move toward scrapping nuclear accord with Iran


If James Bond and David Beckham (you know, the husband of Posh Spice) had a baby, it would be Action Man. Handsome AND extreme, Action Man of the 90's/00's was a secret agent/non-traditional sports enthusiast. There were cartoons and 1:6 scale figures, but I don't really know much about them.
But completely untethered to GI Joe, Action Man was released in 2001 as a McDonald's toy. This figure is Action Man himself, "Action Man Mountain Climber". Wearing a red sweater and black pants and a backpack, straight from an REI store, he looks mountain climber-y enough. The figure came with a rope winch attached to a clip (which I don't have to show you). This is the only one of the eight McDonald's figures that looks remotely passable on a shelf next to GI Joe figures.
The sculpting on this figure looks like it was meant for two different figures.
The head, though, is quite good. Featuring the squinty eyes, high cheekbones, and lantern jaw we'd expect of the high testosterone Bond-Beckham lovechild, it's topped off with perfect- really, just perfect- hair. I'd be willing to bet that customizers have used this head for Bond or Action Man customs.
This figure isn't as detailed or as well sculpted/scaled as the McDonald's GI Joe figures. But it feels truer to the Action Man character than the ARAH Tracker repaint did. That's something. I just don't know what.
That is a great custom, and it really highlights the perfect hair!
IIRC, British use the term bathroom for the room that has a bath, which isn't necessarily the same as the room with the toilet (I think is due to centuries of housing retrofitted with indoor plumbing). If you ask a Brit to use their bathroom they might think you a bit odd. I believe the informal word for their facilities is "loo".
I actually did use one of those heads for an AM custom.


Dutch symphonic metal legends Within Temptation have embarked on a North American Tour with In Flames and Smash Into Pieces. The Resist 2019 run has officially brought the group back for a full North American trek for the first time in five years as they were there to support their new album Resist, which was released on February 1st via Spinefarm Records. Speaking of half a decade, their latest effort is the band's first LP since 2014's Hydra. With that being said, a lot has changed for these giants as they've more than proven they aren't afraid of diversifying their musical craft. The tour kicked off on February 28th and we were there on the third stop of the run on March 2nd at New York City's Playstation Theater.
A line circled around the theater one hour before the doors scheduled opening time. Seeing the early crowd was a good indication the show was going to sell out. Once the doors opened, many walked right to the merch table. One could say that line didn't seem to end until it was time for Within Temptation to take the stage. However, many were able to catch Smash Into Pieces' set.
After a short break, it was time for In Flames to take the stage. Looking back at these Swedish metallers, it was back in November 2016 when the band headlined Playstation Theater with Hellyeah in support of their most changed album, Battles. Reflecting once again, it didn't take long during that time period when longtime bassist Peter Iwers and drummer Daniel Svensson parted ways with the band. However, three years have gone by and the group released the heavier record, I, The Mask, on March 1st via Eleven Seven Music.
Additionally, just before the tour began, the group revealed guitarist Niclas Engelin was forced to sit out from the trek due to being strongly medically advised to stay home as the band recruited ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick for a last minute replacement. There were a few different faces compared to seeing them three years prior, which included Bryce Paul on bass and Tanner Wayne on drums.
As fans finished collecting their merch and grabbing another round at the bar, it was time for Within Temptation's flawless return to NYC. The band started their set with the new song "Raise Your Banner" as vocalist Sharon den Adel graced the stage raising an actual banner for all to see. Following the dramatic entrance, the group presented a triumphant performance as they knew exactly what their fans wanted to hear.
Overall, despite the different styles each band presented, they all shared one thing in common: change. Within Temptation, In Flames, and Smash Into Pieces have evolved from their original creative path as they've proven they aren't afraid to take risks by mixing things up. With that being said, it was enjoyable seeing these three perform as they all presented a distinct level of energy.


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CLERMONT, Fla. – The Thomas College softball team split two games on Tuesday with a 5-0 loss to D'Youville College and an 11-10 extra innings win over Kalamazoo College.
Game 2: Thomas 11, Kalamazoo 10 – 9 innings
The Hornets pushed across three runs in the first two innings to take a 3-0 advantage. Kayla Bess (Madison, Maine) swatted a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the second to cut the deficit to two. Kalamazoo looked to pull away in the next frame on a two-run homerun to make it 5-1. The Terriers clawed back to make it 5-2 on a double from LeBourveau.
After going up 6-2, the Terriers responded with three runs in the fourth and four in the fifth to take a 9-6 lead. Anna Piirainen (West Paris, Maine) and LeBouveau got Thomas going with an RBI single and double. In the fifth, Abby Nielsen (North Yarmouth, Maine) scored on a fielder's choice, followed by a two-RBI double by Colpack, and another RBI single from Piiraninen.
Kalamazoo rallied right back in the top half of the sixth on three runs to force extra innings on back-to-back singles.
Into the top of the eighth, the Hornets took an early lead on a sacrifice bunt to score the runner. Thomas answered back in the home half of the inning on a RBI single from Katlyn Coulter (Jefferson, N.H.) to force another extra frame.
On the mound in the ninth, Coulter kept the Hornets off the board to keep the game tied.
With Bess on third, Allie Gregoire (Kennebunk, Maine) executed the sacrifice squeeze bunt allowing Bess to score to earn the 11-10 victory.
Coulter was given the win on the mound in relief for Thomas in four innings, allowing four hits, and one run. Breanna Whitmarsh (Puyallup, Wash.) got the no decision in five innings, 12 hits, and eight runs (seven earned).
Keelin McManus took the loss for Kalamazoo in 3.1 innings of relief, giving up two hits.


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A coach caught fire on the M40 during the afternoon of Sunday 15th April 2018.
The incident occurred on the Northbound carriageway between junction 4 (Handy Cross) and junction 5 (Stokenchurch).
Firefighters were called at 4.15pm. Two fire appliances with crews attended from High Wycombe fire station. Two officers also attended.
A hose reel, two sets of breathing apparatus and a thermal imaging camera were used during the operation to extinguish the fire on the coach which was parked on the hard shoulder.
All thirty people who were on board the coach were accounted for and there were no injures as a result of the fire.


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The Indian Paper Industry's Next Act
The Indian paper industry has enjoyed rising revenues and profits in recent years. However, these gains have not been evenly shared among the top players and new threats are looming on the horizon. To prepare for the next period of industry evolution Indian paper companies need to act now to transform themselves.
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Shiv Sharma
Alberto Manca
The Indian paper industry has enjoyed a period of profitable growth as incremental demand outstripped incremental supply and input prices remained subdued
However, the rewards have not been evenly shared among the industry's top players
Paper companies must now confront the growing challenges of rising imports, higher commodity prices, and digital disruption
To succeed in the changing environment Indian paper mills will need to think more strategically, aim for excellence in manufacturing, bring marketing orientation and digitalise their business
Indian paper has enjoyed steady growth and rising profits
The Indian paper industry has enjoyed steady growth over the last 5 years with domestic demand rising from 12.8 million metric tons (MMT) in 2013 to 17 MMT in 2017 at a CAGR of 7.35%. All the major paper product segments have grown over this period but the largest growth has been achieved in paperboard and packaging where demand has risen from 6.1 MMT to 8.8 MMT at a growth rate of 9.59% and now accounts for more than 50% of total paper demand. This was followed by printing and writing paper which has grown at 5.74% and makes up almost 30% of demand. Newsprint saw
the lowest growth with a CAGR of only 2.02% and its share of paper demand has fallen to only 15.3%. Speciality papers saw the highest growth of any category in the period at over 18.92%, but still only account for less than 4% of total demand.
Kanvic analysis of India's top 37 paper companies - which together account for 63% of the industry's sales - shows that from 2015 to 2018 revenues have grown at a CAGR of 4.20%. In the same period, net profit for these leading companies grew at a CAGR of 13.48%. The average EBITDA margin for these companies now stands at 17.76%, up from 14.20% in FY 2015. While the average net profit margin has risen from 3.43% to 4.44%.
Paper demand in India has risen on the back of several key growth drivers. The country's rising literacy rate has increased demand for books and textbooks. While India's booming e-commerce and retail sectors have accelerated consumption of paperboard & packaging. Furthermore, growing concerns about plastic packaging and the recent plastics ban in Maharashtra has provided an additional fillip to paper-based alternatives. At the same time, premiumisation is driving industry growth as consumer product companies seek to differentiate through higher quality packaging that requires premium papers. Across the board, rising disposable income is increasing both direct and indirect paper demand.
While demand has been steadily increasing, Indian paper companies have been able to profit from a tight supply scenario and falling costs over the period. Incremental demand has outstripped incremental supply in each of the last seven years and this gap is forecast to increase further through to 2021. As a result, the industry's capacity utilisation rate has increased and now stands at 86% with very few companies planning expansion.
These favourable conditions have been further improved by the falling prices of the key input - waste paper. Since China imposed a ban on the importation of waste paper in 2017, the global price has fallen over 6%. This has helped a large number of companies which use waste paper as the principal input material.
Winnings have not been evenly shared
Although the Indian paper industry has enjoyed rising sales and profits in the last four years, these gains have not been evenly shared. By analysing the individual performance of India's top paper companies since 2015 we have identified four distinct segments. Less than half (46%) can be classified as Outperformers who have grown their revenues at above the industry median at the same time as improving profitability. A further 31% of companies can be classified as Squeezers who have grown below the industry median but managed to increase profitability. By contrast, some 17% of paper companies are Strugglers who have grown below the industry median and also seen their profitability decline. Lastly, the remaining 6% of companies are Laggards who have had above median revenue growth but watched their profits fall.
This analysis shows a clear need for the majority of Indian paper companies to improve performance to realise the benefits from the favourable market scenario. Furthermore, with new challenges looming on the horizon for the Indian paper industry, even past Outperformers will need to revisit their strategies to ensure future success.
Challenges are looming for the paper industry
Although the growth drivers for Indian paper remain strong, three key challenges are now looming over the industry.
First, imports pose a growing threat to the competitiveness of Indian paper producers as they are growing at a faster rate than the market. In FY 2018 total paper imports were 3.3 MMT and have grown at a CAGR of over 10% in the last 5 years which is much more than the rate at which domestic demand is growing. This has been mainly driven by imports from large integrated paper mills in the ASEAN region which have benefited from a Free Trade Agreement signed in 2014 that removed most import duties. If we consider product categories other than newsprint (where duties are higher) the figure is much greater, with imports of paper and paperboard from ASEAN countries rising at a rate of almost 40% in the last 5 years.
These overseas mills benefit from larger scale and lower cost structures, as well as access to virgin pulp supplies which Indian paper manufacturers lack. While the industry is lobbying for a change in the duty structure, it seems likely that Indian players will have to contend with the rising threat of imports for some time to come.
Second, the steady rise in commodity prices is increasing the production cost for Indian paper mills which generally rely on captive thermal power plants. This is significant as energy costs typically account for 13% of Indian paper mills cost compared to only 8% for international players. The recently imposed ban on the use of petcoke as a fuel will also increase costs for some players. Furthermore, rising oil prices also increase the transportation costs for paper, which are high due to it being a bulky and relatively low-value product.
One additional challenge for Indian paper mills is the more stringent government regulation of captive power plants introduced in 2018 which now requires them to follow the same norms as independent power plants. This means that any surplus power generated has to be sold to an entity which owns at least 26% of shares with voting rights in the captive power plant in order to gain preferential rates.
The third challenge for Indian paper companies is the fast-emerging digital revolution which is poised to bring about a radical change in an industry which has been historically slow to adopt new technologies. Popularly termed the fourth industrial revolution, global manufacturing is undergoing a transformation as the rapid development and deployment of low-cost sensors, cyber-physical systems like robotics and cloud computing combine to realise major productivity gains.
Paper companies should act now to transform themselves
To tackle the emerging challenges for the Indian paper industry as well as take advantage of the large opportunities, players need to seize the moment to transform themselves.Through our work with leading Indian paper manufacturers, we have identified four key areas of transformation that every company must address.
Think strategically
First of all, Indian paper mills need to bring a new level of strategic thinking to their business. This is required to identify where and how to compete in a changing market landscape and then optimise their product portfolio to maximise profitability.
Today, many Indian paper companies straddle a range of product segments but do not have a clear idea of each segment's role in overall business growth. For example, one leading paper manufacturer did not have an accurate picture of the market demand and growth prospects for each of its product categories, therefore it was unable to make right decisions about where to focus its efforts for the future. Instead, by building the market map and identifying the high potential products of the future, paper companies can make a strategic shift toward more attractive product-market segments.
Furthermore, different paper products enjoy very different profit margins, therefore in a continuous process industry like paper, maximising machine utilisation with the most profitable product mix is essential to improving the bottom line. Today, however, most Indian paper companies put new products into their portfolio on the basis of the latest customer demands, without realising the impact on their business model and competitiveness.
Paper manufacturers need to get a precise understanding of how different products contribute to their profitability, then take a stand on what they will and will not provide, rather than bowing to the whims and fancies of the latest request from sales.
By adopting such a strategic approach, paper companies can also move away from the price-driven commodity mindset that dominates the Indian paper industry today. Through a focus on categories and customers where there they have a clear and sustainable competitive advantage, paper companies can build a strong value proposition and capture pricing power.
Aim for excellence in manufacturing
The second area where Indian paper companies need to transform themselves is in manufacturing. To reap the substantial benefits of manufacturing excellence companies need to benchmark with the best, adopt lean practices and upgrade their people.
Today Indian paper companies largely rely on internal benchmarking to direct performance improvement initiatives. However, this approach offers limited scope for innovation and advancement. Instead, companies need to adopt external benchmarking with industry leaders in India and overseas. Companies can begin by defining average and high-performance benchmarks across all key parameters in manufacturing such as water, power, chemical and steam consumption, recovery of waste paper and machine downtime.
They can then compare their current performance with these benchmarks and develop a prioritised set of performance improvement initiatives accordingly.
Lean practices are also vital to improving performance in the Indian paper industry. With the bulk of input material being recycled paper the industry has typically paid less attention to waste. However, any overconsumption of raw material indicates an inefficiency in the production process that will be negatively impacting the bottom line. Manufacturers need to put in place steps to measure and then minimise waste of materials, as well as energy and the time of their people.
Achieving excellence in manufacturing also requires a mindset change on the factory floor and in the head office. The Indian paper industry has often struggled to attract quality talent, as a result, owners have tended to see factory staff as a commodity rather than a valuable asset to be nurtured. As the industry rapidly moves to higher levels of technology adoption, Indian paper companies will need to invest in training and developing their people on the shop floor. This not only includes acquiring new skills but more importantly changing mindsets so that all production staff become a driver of innovation and improved efficiency.
Bring marketing orientation
The third area where paper companies must take action is bringing a marketing orientation to the organisation. This will require much greater efforts to understand the real customers for paper companies, more effective customer targeting and shedding the commodity mindset.
Historically Indian paper manufacturers have been detached from their customers due to the influential role of dealers who aggregate demand from a large number of small customers and transact directly with the mills. However, as paper customers become larger and more organised, the industry structure will gradually shift. Already, large packaging and consumer companies are highly involved in the specification for paper and keen to build deeper relationships and get better integrated with their suppliers.
Even where dealers remain an important intermediary, it is essential that paper mills build up an accurate picture of their end customers' needs to stay ahead of emerging trends and new product requirements. Rather than waiting for this information to filter through to them from dealers.
With a clear picture of different customer segments, along with their needs and decision-making processes paper companies can take a targeted approach. This allows you to focus on those segments where you can more profitably serve the customer, and build a more compelling value proposition to communicate through your marketing activities.
Marketing has typically been an afterthought for Indian paper companies due to the production mindset that dominates inside the company and the commodity mindset that dominates in relations between producers and dealers. As a result, most companies lack a real marketing department and sales acts simply as order takers. To drive future profitability gains paper companies will need to build a marketing mindset and develop an internal marketing organisation. This will enable them to build and grow the brand through continually communicating and evolving the company's value proposition in tune which changing customer needs.
In the coming years, these needs and expectations are likely to move much faster and become much more demanding, as paper manufacturer's customers keep pace with rapid changes in consumer tastes and face increasing competition in their own industries.
Make paper digital
The fourth and final area where Indian paper companies must transform is digital. The Indian paper industry has been a clear laggard in the digital revolution that is sweeping the manufacturing sector. Companies that want to remain leaders in the future will need to quickly catch up by placing digital at the heart of their future strategy.
In our work with leading paper companies, we have helped firms identify clear opportunities to digitalise across manufacturing, maintenance, logistics, procurement, and marketing & sales.
For example, Indian paper companies incur substantial costs through unscheduled downtime. Through implementing Internet of Things (IoT) devices on the paper machine and other important equipment, it is possible to monitor key indicators like temperature and vibration in real time. This data can then be analysed and alerts raised when threshold levels are breached. Over time Artificial Intelligence will build up a picture of machine performance and parameters and provide increasingly accurate alerts for when to carry out preventive maintenance.
To give another example, today many paper companies take shop-floor measurements manually. This is imprecise and is often carried out inconsistently. Instead, by using newly available IoT solutions, it is possible to get accurate and consistent data on consumption of various inputs to manufacture paper.
Digital can't be just limited to the production process. As customers of all types get used to the frictionless experience offered by digital they will increasingly demand the same from paper suppliers. Today paper dealers and customers have very limited visibility of their order status. This results in endless calls, WhatsApp messages and email exchanges with company sales staff, production managers, and even owners. This consumes a huge amount of time and resources for both paper mills and their customers. By digitalising the order-to-delivery process paper mills can improve efficiency and customer experience, and free-up sales and marketing to identify and develop new customer relationships.
Central to the digitalisation process is creating a data culture within the firm. This can begin with a data audit that identifies current sources of data across the business operations and new areas where it can be captured through new technologies like IoT devices on equipment, GPS tracking on trucks or mobile apps for the sales force. Once data is being captured companies need to put in place analytics capabilities to draw insights and inform intelligent business decisions.
Companies that take concerted action to transform themselves in strategy, manufacturing, marketing and digital in the coming few years will be best placed to outperform their industry peers in the next era of the Indian paper industry.
Shiv Sharma is associate principal at Kanvic based in Gurgaon. Alberto Manca is a junior consultant at Kanvic
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