Stage 32 Meetups : New York City 2015 by Xan Aspero

Xan Aspero

New York City 2015

I would like to try to get a meetup going. Would there be anyone interested in forming one somewhere in Manhattan? Lets try to make it happen in the Spring!

Monique Foreste

Hi Xan, what are you interested in working on?

Karen Rousso

If we can get one going, I'm in.

Kenneth David Swenson

depending on circumstances I might be willing to take the train down.

Monique Foreste

I can form a meetup. Possibly for next month or towards the end of this month. Does that work? And are weekends better or weekdays after work?

Kenneth David Swenson

weekends are better and spring for me would be better.

Ted Trobaugh

Would a summer meetup be better for anybody else but me?

Karen Rousso

The further out it is, the harder it is for me to definitely commit, but right now I'm open for the summer. (And parts of Spring). Depending on the week, either weekends or weeknights are good.

Xan Aspero

My schedule looks pretty good from now until April 1, 2015. -Easter- then after April 6, 2015 is fine.

Anthony Dawson

Yes let's do

Stage 32 Staff - Julie

Hi everyone - make sure to use the new Stage 32 meetups section we just launched yesterday: https://www.stage32.com/meetups

Xan Aspero

Where would a good meetup place be? Maybe Studio 36 on west 36th between 5th and 6th.

Monique Foreste

I think Studio 36 would be good once we have a group that would want to meet maybe once a month or every other month, since they rent rooms by the hour? So maybe we should start out at a restaurant/bar somewhere in midtown? Thoughts?

Lawrence R. Kotkin

Does anyone know of a meet up happening out on Long Island? Given that I have a car without the parking issues you face, my range is a bit less limited. help?

Chris Hackett

If anyone gets an invite to see a panel with RB definitely go for it. The one on Monday was great, I'm sure there were plenty stage32 members there as well but for those who weren't definitely hop on the next one. Really glad to be part of this community.

Lawrence R. Kotkin

Monique, that works for me and encourages me to get work done when I'm on deadline to not disappoint others. Yes, I'm entirely guilt driven.

Abigail Yates

I would love to come if it can be June 13 or 14. I have to be on W 54th St from 1:00-5:00 both days, but am otherwise free. :)

Xan Aspero

Sorry it's been forever guys. It's been really crazy. Now things are lightening up. Where could we all meet? Let's try for the next couple weeks!!! Maybe a Wednesday or Thursday.

Xan Aspero

Hey Abigail. I think June 11 or 12 would work better, if that's boss oboe for you.

Abigail Yates

I could meet around noon/1:00 on June 12th. Would that work for everyone/anyone else?

Abigail Yates

I've never been, but it gets good reviews on Yelp: Luigi's at 936 8th Ave.

Xan Aspero

Let's do it! I'm totally up for it. I think I know where that is.

Xan Aspero

Can anyone else come? See if we can get a small group.

Monique Foreste

Hey all, it's been a crazy past few months! I think I can make it for either days.

Abigail Yates

Did you create a meetup event in the meetups section on here yet? People may look there before seeing this?

Stage 32 Staff - Julie

I agree with Abigal - we built out the new Meetups section to make this easier for everyone :) there's lots of great photos of other meetups there, too!

Lawrence R. Kotkin

This is the first I've seen of an attempt for an off-the-mainstreet meet-up plan. I never see such posted in the Meetup listing. Perhaps this needs to be reorganized in terms of standing meet groups instead of "events?"

Monique Foreste

If anyone would like to create a meetup that would be great! When I get the chance, I'll be able to create one. Are we all in on an agreement on the date, time, and location of this meetup?

Lawrence R. Kotkin

Monique, I know of at least one other person who might be amenable. It will require some coordination so options would be a good idea, especially for times/dates.

Abigail Yates

Looks like three or four of us already, so yes!

Monique Foreste

What about June 8, 10, or 11 (Mon, Wed, Thurs), time would be 6:30/7pm or we could go early afternoon if that works better. Let me know what you guys are thinking!

Abigail Yates

I can't be there at those times/days ...

Lawrence R. Kotkin

I know the 10th is out for Jordan. I can do any days but Monday, and sometimes, Tuesday. Right now I'm in the middle of a major rewrite of my last novel, but I'll work around that.

Lawrence R. Kotkin

I take that back... I shouldn't speak for Jordan Yanco. This may just be the day he'd planned for a metope.

Lawrence R. Kotkin

meet up... I hate spell correction

Monique Foreste

Does the week of the 14th work for anyone?

Lawrence R. Kotkin

Wed, Thurs, and Friday. Monday in a pinch, but Tuesday is out. (17th, 18th, and 19th are clear... 15th late in the day... like after 4pm (can't miss tai chi class).

Xan Aspero

June 15, 17, or 19 works for me.

Monique Foreste

Can we try Wed June 17 after 5pm?

Lawrence R. Kotkin

I'm in... I'll text Jordan

Lawrence R. Kotkin

Location is our only issue.

Abigail Yates

I don't live in New York so I'm only there June 12-15, I will be at Luigi's on the 12th around noon if anyone wants to join, there can be more than one meetup, but sadly my time in New York is limited. I would love to be able to meet.

Xan Aspero

Right now my schedule is pretty flexible during the week. I work weekends, unless we did an 8:00pm or 9:00pm meet time. I would like to meet with u too.

Abigail Yates

So how many are coming to Luigi's for lunch on June 12th? It's only a week away!

Lawrence R. Kotkin

My time has opened up so I should be okay with it. I know Jordan is working a documentary so I don't know how involved he'll be in post-production. I'm waiting for his text back (just retested him.)

Lawrence R. Kotkin

We need a time for the 12th. Suggestions? Jordan said he only needs to know the time.

Lawrence R. Kotkin

I know I sound a little passive here, but it's only because my schedule is the most flexible. Those with limits need to post when they might be free....or cheap. Whatever.

Abigail Yates

Noon. And based on Yelp it's affordable.

Lawrence R. Kotkin

Abigail, I'm waiting to hear back from Jordan. He, apparently, doesn't check this venue that often so I emailed him. In a pinch I can text or call him. Xan, what do you say? Noon on the 12th at Luigi's?

Xan Aspero

Yes, 12:00pm on June 12 works for me.

Xan Aspero

Where in NYC IS Luigi's located?

Lawrence R. Kotkin

Luigi's is a block south of Central Park off 57th Street by the southwest corner of Central Park. Driving is a very bad idea in that neighborhood. If memory serves, it's not far from the CBS Broadcast Center on W. 57th Street.

Isiss R

HELLO GUYS!!! UPCOMING MUSIC PRODUCER AND ACTRESS ,RIGHT HERE!!!:)HOPE TO NETWORK WITH SOMEONE HERE:)

Lawrence R. Kotkin

Welcome, Isiss. I might suggest you check out the INTRODUCE YOURSELF and ACTING discussions. You've wandered a little far north for an audition.

Abigail Yates

I've never been, but it gets good reviews on Yelp:Luigi's at 936 8th Ave.

Abigail Yates

Does this help?

Abigail Yates

I just created a meetup for Luigi's on the 12th. As far as I know reservations are not required so I have not made any. Xan if you feel we need to call them then please do.

Lawrence R. Kotkin

Reservations are almost NEVER required for a lunch. You might not be able to get in but reservations? Although, I recall my father in law having to make reservations for biz lunches for PR clients. Nahhhh I'll ask him though.

Xan Aspero

Omg. There's only 2 days to go. Is there anyone else aside from the 3 of us for Friday? If not it's ok. Gives us a chance to talk about things in more detail I guess. I don't believe we need reservations. What is the attire? Dressy, casual . . . ?

Monique Foreste

Hi Guys, I won't be able to make it for the meetup but I hope to meet you guys another time. Have a great time!

Lawrence R. Kotkin

Xan, as far as I know, it will still be you, Jordan, and I. I hate using that "I." It just sounds awkward. I should give you a head's up because I MIGHT be a few minutes or something late because I'm coming from the Five Towns in south Nassau and I have one of my granddaughters graduating from kindergarten. Of course I'll bore you with video such as I can get on my iPhone. But one way or another, I'll be there.

Abigail Yates

And I will be there too. If I'm late then I had a luggage problem.

Abigail Yates

Xan, it's casual. Lawrence, I look forward to meeting you, Jordan, and Xan.

Abigail Yates

Just checked the meetup and Samantha Anne is also coming.

Lawrence R. Kotkin

Fantastic.

Lawrence R. Kotkin

btw, Jordan and I had planned for a regular meet up, but this is a start. "This could be the start of a beautiful friendship." Okay, so my Bogie stinks. Live with it.

Stage 32 Staff - Julie

Hey everyone! I will send out an email invite to our Stage 32 members in New York so we get more eyeballs on the meetup!

Abigail Yates

Due to the increase in size, we have moved to the The Three Monkeys.

Abigail Yates

The Three Monkeys 236 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019 (212) 586-2080 Transit: 7 Ave (B, D, E) 57th St - 7 Ave (N, Q, R) 50 St (1,2) http://www.thethreemonkeysbar.com Still casual, there is street parking,

Abigail Yates

Reservations have been made since there are so many of us. (31 so far)

Abigail Yates

If you have photos from the meet up then please share them. https://www.stage32.com/meetups/213/Theater-District

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