Kickstarter Video Available
As you are probably aware by now, on November 19th we will be returning to the Historic Everett Theater to draw you once again into the world of Aeterno Elementum. In preparation for this event, we’ve put together a preview video to give you a small taste of what’s in store for you.
In order to make this show happen and continue to happen, we need your help. We are a very small organization and all our productions are funded from our own pockets and from generous patrons who have a desire to support original pieces of art such as this. Right now more than ever, we need contributors to step forward and lend their assistance.
To this end, we have set up a Kickstarter page at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arakus/aeterno-elementum-a-heavy-metal-opera. Even $1 will help us to reach our goal and ensure that we can put on this upcoming production, as well as future productions. We have several gift packages set up for those who wish to donate at a certain level – one of which even includes a chance to be written into the script for a cameo appearance on stage, as well as honorary induction into the ranks of the dark and mysterious Creepy Effin’ Monks.
Even if you are not able to contribute financially, please pass the word along to your friends and family. We’d like to spread the word far and wide, and the only way we can do that is with your help.
Thank you all! We look forward to bringing you into our dark world of heavy metal opera once again. Until the 19th, my friends. Stay well.
Ara’Kus on Film
What a long week! We went straight from an intense non-stop costume creating frenzy to filming our promo video. The Everett Historic Theater has been absolutely amazing in their support of us and this project. They gave us full use of the facility for the entire night, including tech. It was an awesome opportunity to get a feel for what we’re really getting into. I have to say that after taking the stage there and feeling it out, this show will be unequivocally amazing.
We’ve also gotten the verbal ‘OK’ to hold our rehearsals in the theater itself starting in early July. This will be a huge benefit, and alleviates one of my major concerns – finding a location suitable for blocking and the rehearsal of space sensitive acts such as dancers and martial artists.
Ignition Fire Troupe sounds very interested in lending their support in the way of martial artists and props, but they have to verify that they won’t all be out at an event the weekend of the show. We’ve also been looking into hiring some aerialists. We’d need to hire some riggers to prepare the stage for this act, but I think it could be well worth the cost associated with it.
The video shoot itself went surprisingly smoothly. Max Collinge, as always, has been an unbelievable asset, both with his abilities and willingness to help, and with his equipment. We had a good showing from the chorus and the costumes looked great all around. Rissa Jones came out to do make-up for us and did a stunning job, given the time constraints. We’re hoping to bring her out for the final production to do some more elaborate make-up and prosthetics. Despite how well the band’s costumes turned out, I have to say that the star of the show was the chorus. I still get chills every time I see them in the video footage we have so far – a white faced, emotionless wall of black robed figures. Creepy as hell. Also very, very cool.
Last night we filmed a character driven promo scene based on Syren’s Embrace. Chrissy Kayatta and Jawn Wakefield came out and gave us a spectacular and chilling performance. I’m really excited to start working with this material in post production. Also, we had a new make-up/costume person named Kaitlyn come out to work with us. She did a fantastic job, and we’re looking forward to having her as a resource.
After the shoot, I took a bit of time off to go check out a rehearsal at the Last Wear House in Northgate. Apparently they’re putting on a fashion/theater show at Julia’s in Capitol Hill on Thursday (5/27/10). It’s an excellent performance they’ve put together. I’d recommend highly going to check it out if you get a chance.
Tonight, we film BJ as the priest. I’ve got some ideas for some pretty dramatic shots, and I know that with BJ’s acting abilities, it will turn out quite well. After that, it’s down to Seattle to film the lovely Asraiya and her twirling implements of fiery doom.
Jeremy and Max have cut me off from filming after tonight. I’d like to get some footage of Eric and the martial artists, but time constraints are preventing that at the moment. It’s probably time we get back to other pursuits, in any case. We’ve got most of our actors now; time to set up rehearsal schedules, finish the stageplay and get moving on some live promotional activities.
66 days remaining…