NUEA West
Member News

November 14, 2008
Hi All, The next Member News will go out on Nov. 28, 2008.  Please have your submissions in to: newsletter@nueawest.org  by Nov. 26.  
 
Check out the Discounts - there are some great deals being offered to NUEA members!

Also,  if you have any questions, please send them to:  info@nueawest.org  or to me at:  slilly3@lausd.net
 
Sarah Lilly
CALL FOR SHORT FILMS!
If you've been involved with a short film, spec commercial, music video, short documentary, or webisode -  the NUEA's quarterly Short Film Night is a great way to showcase your work and meet other filmmakers!  We are looking for material for our upcoming short film night on December 18 and for future nights in 2009.
 
To be included, please mail a DVD copy of your work to NUEA  PO Box 691702 Los Angeles, CA 90069.
 
 
SARAH LILLY IN CHARLES BUSCH'S SHANGHAI MOON
If you like your holiday entertainment a little twisted...
with R Chirstopher Sands, Sarah Lilly, Dale Sandlin, Michael Gregory, Paul Nakauchi, Amanda Sevold,
Luna Playhouse
3706 San Fernando Road Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 500-7200
(At Brand Blvd. and San Fernando Road)
(Parking at Rally's or Harley Davidson)
 
Shanghai Moon By Charles Busch
Directed By Ken Sanzman
November 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
[No performances Thanksgiving weekend]
December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 pm
SPECIAL $10 PREVIEW FRIDAY,  NOV. 14
Tickets $25; Seniors & Students with I.D. $15
Online at www.itsmyseat.com
               www.LunaPlayhouse.com
 
 
KATHERINE LEE IN THE JOY LUCK CLUB
By Susan Kim, adapted from the novel by Amy Tan
Directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera
Original Music by Nathan Wang
A best-selling novel and also a major motion picture. Family bonds transcend history as four young Chinese American women and their Chinese-born mothers struggle to understand each other. When the children's present lives begin to mirror their parent's past accomplishments and failures, a seemingly uncrossable divide grows into a bridge as generation unite to form THE JOY LUCK CLUB.
with Jennifer Chang, Celeste Den, Edward Gunawan, Karen Huie, Elaine Kao, Emily Kuroda, Cici Lau, Katherine Lee, Ben Lin, Deborah Png, David Stanbra

LOS ANGELES PREMIERE
Performance Run November 13 - December 7, 2008
Wednesday - Saturday @ 8 pm, Sunday @ 2:00pm
$45 Orchestra, $40 Balcony
Ladies Night Out
Friday, November 14 at 7PM Light refreshments, wine & champagne & manicures.
Next Generation Community Night
Wed, November 19 at 7PM
Free Pizza, Soda & Live Music. $1 Opportunity Drawing Tickets.
Prizes include Mahjong set & autographed The Joy Luck Club items.
Pay-What-You-Can Performance
 Friday, November 28 at 8PM
Minimum of $1. Tickets go on sale 1 hour prior to performance time.
American Sign Language-interpreted Performance
 
 

DISCOUNTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS TO NUEA WEST MEMBERS
 

JACKIE SEIDEN IN SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE - DISCOUNTS
Celebrate the holidays and NU with $10 off each ticket to SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, starring NU grad Jackie Seiden (as well as Chicagoan TC Carson, Sharon Blanks, DeLee Lively, Robert Torti) and produced by NU grad Jay Irwin at the historic El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA  91601.  Smokey Joe's Cafe is a family-friendly, high-energy song and dance revue that features the hit R&B music of Leiber and Stoller.  Songs include the rock 'n roll classics: Poison Ivy, Yakety Yak, Stand By Me, Ruby Baby, On Broadway, Charlie Brown, and more!
To receive the special discount, enter the code word "NUEA" at the following ticketing link:   http://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/61922 
For more information about El Portal Theatre, log on to http://www.elportaltheatre.com/ 
The show runs Wednesdays through Sundays December 10 - January 4, with 2 special party performances New Year's Eve. Special NUEA code expires December 1st.  Groups of 20 or more can also request a pre-show or post-show reception at the theatre, call (818) 508-0281.

FREE HALF HOUR MASSAGE WITH INITIAL ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT
Marguerite Valance, Northwestern Alumni and Licensed Acupuncturist, is offering NUEA members a free half hour massage with an initial acupuncture session at Healing Hands Wellness Center on Crescent Heights and Third Street in Hollywood. Experience relief from musculoskeletal pain, emotional stress, and a variety of other conditions after an in-depth consultation and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment.
Marguerite Valance, L.Ac.
Healing Hands Wellness Center
303 S. Crescent Heights
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 782-3900
http://www.healinghandswc.com/
 
10% OFF WEBSITES, REELS, AND PRODUCTION SPACE FOR NUEA MEMBERS
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Recent eye candy includes:
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http://www.radiopictures.net/
http://www.maikepaul.com/
http://www.americanironic.com/
http://www.boyntunes.com/
http://www.vonpiglet.com/
http://www.aprylmiller.com/
http://www.johnfrummovie.com/
A full snapshot at http://www.monk.com
Contact: James M. Crotty
(Speech, '81)
Monk Media
LA, CA
cell: 646-246-4795
Jim@Monk.com
www.monk.com
 
25% OFF LEGAL CONSULTATION
Entertainment and general business lawyer Henri Tartt is offering NUEA members a consultation for 25% off of his normal hourly rate.  Henri already has several clients that belong to the NUEA.  He is also a litigator, so if you need to sue or have been sued, he can help you on that end too.  You can reach Henri at:
Henri Tartt, JD, MBA, ARM
Law Offices of Henri Tartt
3325 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 749
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel:  (213) 480-1511
Fax: (213) 480-1584
www.tarttlaw.com

10% OFF DEMO REELS AND WEBSITES FOR NUEA MEMBERS
Kate VanDevender (class of '99) is offering NUEA members a 10% discount off demo reels and websites.  Her company, Imagine Edit, specializes in reels and websites for actors, directors, theater groups, choreographers, and filmmakers.  Contact Kate for a free consultation, or just to chat about your ideas.  Please visit www.imagineedit.com for more information.
 
GET $100 OFF TUITION IN GET IT DONE! WORKSHOP
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So, what would you like to get done before Thanksgiving?
Because getting it done is so much better than not getting it done.
The fun, personalized "YES YOU CAN" energy of the Get It Done! Workshop has been well documented:
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The Get It Done! Workshop
Six Tuesday evenings
October 14th - November 18th
7:15pm - 9:15pm
Location TBD (once we have a quorum, I'll select a centrally-located space)
Only $495/person    ***Mention NUEA and get $100 off***
Repeating alumni pay half-price.  And if money is the only reason you're not signing up, for heaven's sake call me right now.  (I have a few deals and incentives available first-come, first-served.)

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Questions? Call now for a FREE 20-minute consultation:  818-468-0540
Help us put "U" in the NUEA - we need your help!
Are you interested in getting involved with the NUEA?  We currently have several opportunities for you to participate in the executive board of the NUEA.  If you would like to chat with us to learn how you might become more involved, please send an e-mail to  president@nueawest.org and one of the Co-Presidents will contact you.   
Thank you!
Two Years For A Great Price
 
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($25 for 2009 only)
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