****************************************************************** ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows Updates List Marcy Robin's Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" Update List An Internet Publication of SHADOWGRAM < ShadowGram@aol.com > Number 102. October 8, 2003. ****************************************************************** Hello, Dark Shadows Fan, ShadowGram (SG) announces the following breaking news for Dark Shadows (DS). · JONATHAN FRID (Barnabas) has confirmed 2 dates for his one-man Readers Theatre Show program. (Also see SG Online Update #101, dated Oct. 1, 2003.) · The shows will be presented Tues., Oct. 28, and Sat., Nov. 1, at 8:00 pm at the Gayety Theatre in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. SG thanks Jonathan and others involved in the productions for their assistance with this announcement. Everyone is encouraged to attend. You will experience * all * Jonathan's abilities as an versatile actor, storyteller, and director (plus enjoy laughs, chills, and drama, all created by his voice talents, gestures and body language, and the written word). Incorporating classic literary selections laced with his own observations and experiences, the program will explore a great variety of characters, settings, themes, and ideas - all just right for Halloween (All Hallows Eve). Jonathan's official website www.jonathanfrid.com now has the following definite information: "A specific web page is located at http://www.jonathanfrid.com/ideas/show.html or you may access it under the Engagements section of the web site." Website Information: "Jonathan Frid's Spooks & Spoofs An Evening of Story Telling for All Hallows Eve It includes The Best of Jonathan Frid's 'Fridiculousness' and 'Fools & Fiends' Readers Theatre programs. Featured Selections: Tell-Tale Heart The Cask of Amantillado Yma Dream Here There be Tygers The Ghost The Open Window Ghosts Dead Call Freaks, Frights, Fridians (Program subject to change) Dates: Tuesday, October 28th Saturday, November 1st Both performances are at 8:00 pm Location: Gayety Theatre 161 Hurontario Street Collingwood, Ontario, Canada L9Y 2M1 Phone: Toll Free: (705) 444-0333 (866) 442-9389 Fax: (705) 444-9255 E-mail: info@gayetytheatre.com Directions/Maps: Please visit mapquest or a similar service to locate the best route from your hometown to Collingwood. You may enter the Gayety Theatre's exact address as shown above and receive detailed driving instructions from your starting point to the theatre. Accomodations: For a listing of local hotels please visit www.collingwood.ca. Please note that all prices are quoted in Canadian dollars. The web site provides ample information regarding Collingwood and surrounding areas. Planes, trains, and automobiles: The nearest airport is the Toronto Pearson International Airport. Please visit any of the various web sites that provide discount tickets such as: Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz or Cheaptickets. Greyhound and Amtrak both offer services into Toronto. If you are flying to the Toronto airport or any surrounding airport, car rentals are available. Typically a compact car will be the least expensive. American Friends: Your AAA card will usually be honoured as a CAA card (Canada version). Therefore be sure to mention it when booking to guarantee discounts. For online currency conversions, visit xe.com. More questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us at www.jonathanfrid.com Every fan attending Jonathan's performances is urged to please share all material with ShadowGram for upcoming published issues. Photos, publicity and press information, ads, reviews, program books, etc., are very appreciated. You're also encouraged to please write reports about these special events for SG and for Kathleen Resch's The World of DS. Please use the postal- and e- mail addresses below. Complimentary copies of each publication are given in thanks for major contributions of materials. · SG announces the 1970 theatrical film "House of Dark Shadows" will air on Turner Classic Movies (TCM). The airdate is Sunday night / Monday morning - Oct. 12 / Oct. 13. Airtime is 12:30 am (PT) / 3:30 am (ET). TCM Publicity: " House Of Dark Shadows / 1970 CAST: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Joan Bennett A vampire seeks a cure so he can wed the reincarnation of his lost love. Color - 97 minutes Horror/Science-Fiction Director: Dan Curtis Please check your TV listings to confirm local availability. Also please note that, as of now, there is no scheduled broadcast of the 1971 film "Night of Dark Shadows." More about Jonathan's shows and all the latest DS-related news will be in the next SG newsletter print issue, SG #100. Information about postal-mail subscriptions to the published newsletters is below. Thank you. Marcy Robin ShadowGram Editor / Publisher Marcy Robin, P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766 E-mail: ShadowGram@aol.com ***************************************************************** SHADOWGRAM (SG) is the * Official * "Dark Shadows" Newsletter. Much of its news is provided by the show's personnel and those involved in both the 1966-71 and 1991 TV series. Established in 1979, SG works directly with companies and others involved in Dark Shadows' creation, distribution, promotion, merchandise, etc. The complete print issues are published throughout the year, with free bonus complimentary breaking-news published updates as needed. 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