Postcard Collection
This digital collection highlights postcards from a number of events held at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Bob Devin Jones and David Ellis started the Studio@620 in 2004. This collection contains the postcards of a variety of events, from poetry readings and plays to photography and printmaking exhibits. The collection illustrates the rich history of the playhouse and the art movement in St. Petersburg, Florida over the last few decades.
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Hate Mail
Studio at 620, Bill Corbett, and Kira Obolensky
A loose parody of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters, Hate Mail is a hilarious comedy that tells the story of Preston, a spoiled rich kid who meets his match in Dahlia, an angst-filled artist. Their worlds collide when Preston sends a complaint letter that gets Dahlia fi red from her job, and follows them through their increasingly crazed correspondence as they move from hate to love, and then right back again.
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Kevin Connolly: American Singer/Songwriter
Studio at 620 and Kevin Connolly
The Studio@620 welcomes back Kevin Connolly as he tours in support of his new CD, "North/East". Join us for an evening of music and descriptive songs that capture something about regular life in America today.
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Knives in Hens
Studio at 620 and David Harrower
In a pre-industrial, God-fearing nowhere land, a young woman is given a language for her heart—freeing and exposing her. The Studio@620 presents "Knives in Hens" by David Harrower, directed by Samuel French, January 3-4, 2011 at 8:00 PM. In "Knives in Hens", an uneducated young woman, trapped by marriage in a closed and superstitious community, develops an intense relationship with the village outcast. Sensuality and poetic language combine to make this a seductive tale of solitude, sexuality and intellectual awakening. Samuel French (director) is a freshman directing major at Carnegie Mellon University and a graduate of the Pinellas County Center for the Arts (’10).
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Revisiting the Temple of Nature: A Sculptural Installation by Sara McClarnon
Studio at 620 and Sara McClarnon
The Studio@620 invites you to experience a sculptural installation by Sara McClarnon, "Revisiting The Template of Nature". Join us on Friday May 28th for the opening reception from 6:30–9:30 PM. Exhibit will remain on display through June 17, 2010. "I think of the forms I have created as specimens of life forms inspired by nature and contained as if preserved in glass jars.... These specimens embody my own relationship with nature as an integration of romance and logic according to my own subjectivity and aesthetics."—Sara McClarnon
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Rod Picott and Amanda Shires
Studio at 620, Rod Picott, and Amanda Shires
Rising from the sun-driven plains of West Texas is fiddler and singer/ songwriter Amanda Shires and from the northern mill towns of New England is Rod Picott. A yankee singer-songwriter and a Texas fiddler might seem an unlikely pairing but the natural chemistry between Rod Picott and Amanda Shires is undeniable. Currently touring in support of their debut duo release titled "Sew Your Heart with Wires", the album is a completely acoustic recording featuring only their two voices, Picott's guitar and Shires' fiddle and Ukelele. The songs range from a murder ballad to a gospel rave up to an outlaw narrative. They promise a unique evening of original music not to be missed!
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Rooms: A Rock Romance
Studio at 620, Paul Scott Goodman, and Miriam Gordon
”ROOMS a rock romance“ tells the story of Monica, a singer who wants to see the world, and Ian, a guitarist that would just as soon stay put. Their journey ultimately takes them from Glasgow to London and then to New York, from obscurity to the top of the charts, and from young love through heartache to maturity and understanding. Don’t miss your chance to see the Southeastern premier of this Off-Broadway hit!
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Sharing Negrobilia
Studio at 620, Bob Devin Jones, and Bill Maxwell
In celebration of black history, The Studio@620 invites the community to participate in an afternoon of sharing and conversation about "Negrobilia". Black Americana collector, Leonard Davis said that both negative and positive images are truly a part of the rich history that makes up America. Bring your collection and enjoy some delicious southern fare (think black eyed peas, corn bread, and sweet potato pie!) Hosted by Studio@620 artistic director Bob Devin Jones and Mr. Bill Maxwell.
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Shel's Shorts
Studio at 620 and Shel Silverstein
The Studio@620 welcomes Joe Stribling’s production of Shel's Shorts, an evening of several adult themed one act plays by Shel Silverstein. From the twisted imagination of acclaimed author, cartoonist and poet Shel Silverstein comes a collection of 14 wicked, bawdy, and absurd short plays. With a sly wit and rebellious undertones, Shel’s Shorts holds a funhouse mirror up to nature. Not suitable for children.
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Singer/Songwriter Slaid Cleaves
Studio at 620 and Slaid Cleaves
Slaid Cleaves. Grew up in Maine. Lives in Texas. Writes songs. Makes Records. Travels around. Tries to be good. The Studio@620 welcomes Slaid Cleaves as he performs in support of his latest release “Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away”. Don't miss this unique singer/songwriter on Sunday April 18, 2010 at 7:30 PM with guest performer Charles “King” Arthur.
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Snap, Crackle & Pop
Studio at 620, Hal Freedman, Willi Rudowsky, Bob Barancik, Kevin Brady, Laura Militzer Bryant, Wendy Durand, Aila Erman, Andrea Pawlisz, Susan Supper, Catherine Woods, and Coe Arthur Younger
Join The Studio@620 and a diverse group of local artists for Snap, Crackle & Pop, an exhibition of 2D and 3D artwork in a variety of media, curated by Hal Freedman & Willi Rudowsky. The opening reception on April 3 will also launch the Studio@620's annual membership drive—Join the family and be a part of our recipe for success!
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The Cardboard Stories
Studio at 620
“The Cardboard Stories” is a series of stage plays focusing on the lives of four different homeless people, each with their own unique circumstances that led them into homelessness, and the mysterious character named “Hope” (Miss Florida 2009, Rachael Todd is cast for this role!) who connects them all.
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The Men
Studio at 620 and Christian Couture
The Studio@620 is proud to announce the World Premiere of "The Men" by Christian Couture. This riotous, campy, laugh out loud, MATURE comedy is being directed by Bob Devin Jones as part of the Golden Ticket Theatre Series. PLEASE NOTE: This play contains adult themes and language and occasional full nudity.
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Writers & Authors Series: Chapter VII: Peter and Jeanne Meinke
Studio at 620, Peter Meinke, and Jeanne Meinke
The Writers & Authors Series welcomes Jeanne and Peter Meinke as they release two new publications, Lines from Wildwood Lane featuring Jeanne’s illustrations, and Lines from Neuchatel featuring Peter’s poems. Enjoy a reading of poems, a discussion with the poet and artist, and original artworks on display. Copies of both books will be available for purchase. Hosted by: Peter and Helen Wallace Series curated by Carol Ringold
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Barrymore
Studio at 620 and William Luce
Featuring Bob Heitman as John Barrymore with Greg Milton as the prompter. Directed by Bob Devin Jones. John Barrymore, the black sheep of America’s most illustrious acting family, was celebrated for his charisma and matinee idol looks and was, for awhile, America’s most popular actor. But alcoholism soon dissipated his talents, and he became known more for his Falstaffian behavior and outrageous high jinx than for his art.
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Block Printing Basics: A Dirty Hands Workshop
Studio at 620
The Studio@620 invites you to learn about the artistic process of printmaking and enjoy a hands-on one day workshop. Block Printing Basics: A Dirty Hands Workshop will be presented on Saturday June 27, 2009 from 10 AM–4:30 PM. Participants will learn a brief history of block printing as an art form and then will have hands-on time to carve, ink, and print an image of their own creation. Leading the group will be local artist Coralette Damme, who exhibits in area arts festivals under the name of The Crafty Hag.
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Chromatophore: A Mail Art Exhibit
Studio at 620
You’re invited to Chromatophore! This 2nd annual mail art show will feature original works of art mailed from around the world. Compiled by local St. Petersburg artist Jennifer Zoellner, this exhibit will feature 300 unique creations, many based on the Chromatophore theme. (Chromatophores are the color changing skin cells in creatures like the chameleon or octopus.) The opening will feature musical guest Rebecca Zapen, there will be interactive mail art opportunities, and more! Also on display are artifacts from the historic St. Petersburg Open Air Postal Museum.
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Edge: The Story of Sylvia Plath
Studio at 620 and Paul Alexander
Join us for the Tampa Bay Premiere of Paul Alexander's play "EDGE", a onewoman show starring Marcy J. Savastano as poet Sylvia Plath. Edge is set on the last day of the poet Sylvia Plath’s life, in her kitchen, and reflects on her childhood, her husband-poet Ted Hughes, and her work. The prolific writer took her life on a cold February day in 1963, after being abandoned by the greatest thing and the worst thing that ever happened to her: her husband.
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Oddlie
Studio at 620 and Aleshea Harris
Oddlie is a social outcast who barely speaks, but loves to sing, lives on a garbage heap, and one day falls in love with Poetry. Join us as performing artist Aleshea Harris brings Oddlie’s story to light and life during the premier of this provocative and wholly original production. Aleshea Harris is an actress, poet, and singer-songwriter who has performed on various stages in the Tampa Bay area and beyond and is currently an artist in residence at The Studio@620.
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oneword II
Studio at 620 and Gail Langstroth
ONEWORD II: a courageous witty performance-piece in which Langstroth invites her two selves—writer-poet and movement artist-eurythmist—to converse on stage. Eloquently evoking the Connecticut mannequin, dump trucks, and raving nuns, the artist dances the story of her life. Gail Langstroth was the fi rst eurythmist to ever perform in the New York International Fringe Festival when she debuted ONEWORD at the Lafayette Street Theatre in 2008.
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Passage: Works by Adam Miguel Estevez
Studio at 620 and Adam Miguel Estevez
The Studio@620 presents a solo exhibition of recent paintings by local artist Adam Miguel Estevez. Estevez’s paintings are as much about creating spaces as they are about filling them. His combination of painterly brushwork with fluid drawing blurs the distinction between here and there… there is a passage however, and we invite you to come and fill it.
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Portraiture:In Three Movements
Studio at 620 and Alice Ferrulo
by image-maker…Alice Ferrulo of BLACK HORSE THEATRE… DARK at its brightest…in collaboration with Thomas Murray and Donna Sweigart A solo performance art piece inspired by a series of portraits First Name Only by fine artist Thomas Murray. Portraiture: In Three Movements reveals the harrowing complexities of the character of Olivia…witness her journey.
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Rat Race: The Secret Life of ThemePark
Studio at 620, Margaret Eginton, and Eric Paul Jakobsen
“Rat Race: The Secret Life of ThemePark” transports audiences behind the theme park facades to another side of these "magical" worlds: one populated with puppets who talk back to their puppeteers, dancers who are stalked by theme park groupies and their taxidermied dogs, and women who will never be thin or white enough to be a princess. Based on the real experiences of more than sixty theme park workers and guests, “Rat Race” is a fast-paced physical exploration of the hilarious, dangerous, and disheartening sides of this reality, as well as the complications inherent in such an attempt at representation.