A few weeks back I had the honor of speaking at the 2015 NCS Reuben Awards in Washington, DC. It went really well and was well-received, so I thought I'd share it here in case you missed it or weren't able to attend.
Photo courtesy of Joe Carabeo.
How one Fairfax artist preserves her inner child with comic strips and cartoons.
–Tim Regan
(June 2015)
http://www.northernvirginiamag.com/family/family-features/2015/06/05/curl-power/
Writer Kurtis J. Wiebe (Rat Queens, Peter Panzerfaust) and colorist Tamra Bonvillian (Wayward, Fantastic Four) appear The Comic Shop on Saturday, June 13, 2015 to sign PISCES!
The Comic Shop
11956L Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 273-4695
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In the eagerly-awaited second volume of his civil rights trilogy, Congressman John Lewis again collaborates with writer Andrew Aydin and artist Nate Powell to put historic events into the immediate context of a graphic memoir. Recounting his personal and political coming-of-age in the segregated South, Lewis picks up the story after the heady days of the Nashville sit-ins, recounting the more dangerous challenges he faced with the Freedom Riders as the group's nonviolent actions were met with beatings and imprisonment. Courage triumphed over brutality, and the book ends as the twenty-three-year-old Lewis is elected to lead the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and prepares for the 1963 March on Washington.
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Their Big Nate adaption was excellent - Mike
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21 2015
ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC ANNOUNCES THE WORLD PREMIERE OF GARFIELD: THE MUSICAL WITH CATTITUDE
BOOK BY JIM DAVIS, MICHAEL J. BOBBITT AND JOHN L. CORNELIUS, II
GLEN ECHO, MD – Adventure Theatre MTC hates Mondays all summer long with its world premiere production of Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude based on the characters created by Jim Davis. The musical was written by Jim Davis and Michael J. Bobbitt with music by John L. Cornelius, II (Mirandy and Brother Wind, Three Little Birds). Directed by Nick Olcott (Three Little Birds) and announcing Evan Casey as everyone's favorite feline, this production runs June 19-August 23, 2015 and is recommended for lasagna-lovers of all ages.
Garfield, a chubby and sarcastic tabby cat fantasizes about having the most amazing birthday in the history of birthdays. He deserves it for being the best cat ever! But, it seems that all his friends – Arlene, Odie, Jon and even his nemesis, Nermal, have forgotten. Feeling rejected, Garfield ventures out to find adventure, but quickly learns that "home is where the heart… and the food is."
"When Michael first approached me about a new show, I turned him down… twice," says Jim Davis, creator of Garfield. "I'm certainly glad that the third time is the charm. I always enjoy seeing how Garfield has become a part of people's lives, and with each new generation, a new kind of relationship with Garfield forms. We have welcomed working with ATMTC into the history of Garfield, and cannot wait to see this finished production in their intimate space."
"I've loved working with Jim Davis and Paws Inc. on this production," says Michael J. Bobbitt, Producing Artistic Director of ATMTC and co-writer of Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude. "Garfield has been around for over 37 years and it's amazing to be able to bring a character that grandparents, parents, and kids all love to Adventure Theatre MTC's stage."
Tickets to Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude are $19.50 each, with group and field trip rates available, and can be purchased through the box office by calling 301-634-2270 or online at www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org. Children under the age of one are free.
All performances will take place at Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD, 20812 in the historic Glen Echo Park.
"GARFIELD: THE MUSICAL WITH CATTITUDE" FACT SHEET
June 19 – August 23, 2015
Based on the characters created by Jim Davis
Book by Jim Davis and Michael J. Bobbitt
Music and Lyrics by John L. Cornelius, II
Directed by Nick Olcott
Starring Evan Casey
Recommended for All Ages
CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
Garfield................................................................................................ Evan Casey
Jon........................................................................................................ Joshua Dick
Odie...................................................................................................... John Sygar
Arlene................................................................................................... Emily Zickler
Nermal................................................................................................. Isabella Brody and Eli Schullman
Garfield U/S......................................................................................... Joshua Dick
Jon U/S................................................................................................. Michael Windsor
Odie U/S………………………………………………………………Sean McComas
Arlene U/S…………………………………………………………….
PRODUCTION CREW
Director................................................................................................. Nick Olcott
Playwright/Choreographer............................................................... Michael J Bobbitt
Composer............................................................................................ John L. Cornelius, II
Music Director..................................................................................... William Yanesh
Asst. Director....................................................................................... Tyler Herman
Costume Designer............................................................................. Kendra Rai
Set Designer....................................................................................... Luciana Stecconi
Lighting Designer............................................................................... Dan Covey
Sound Designer................................................................................. Neil McFadden
Props Designer................................................................................... Dre Moore
Stage Manager................................................................................... Donna Stout
Asst. Stage Manager......................................................................... Brittany Truske
Scenic Charge.................................................................................... Karen Deans
IMPORTANT DATES
Production Run Dates – June 19 – August 23, 2015
Pajama Party– June 19, 2015
Press Opening – June 20, 2015 at 11:00 am
Sensory/Autism Friendly Performance- August 15, 2015 at 2pm
American Sign Language Performance – July 11, 2015 at 2pm
Sundays
June 21...................................................................................................................................................... 11am & 2pm
June 28...................................................................................................................................................... 11am, 2pm, & 4:30pm
July 5, 12, 19, 26...................................................................................................................................... 11am, 2pm, & 4:30pm
August 2, 9, 16, 23................................................................................................................................... 11am, 2pm, & 4:30pm
Mondays
June 29...................................................................................................................................................... 10:30am
July 6, 13, 20, 27...................................................................................................................................... 10:30am
August 3, 10, 17........................................................................................................................................ 10:30am
Fridays
June 19...................................................................................................................................................... 7pm
July 10........................................................................................................................................................ 7pm
August 7..................................................................................................................................................... 7pm
Saturdays
June 20...................................................................................................................................................... 11am & 2pm
June 27...................................................................................................................................................... 11am, 2pm, & 4:30pm
July 4, 11, 28, 25...................................................................................................................................... 11am, 2pm, & 4:30pm
August 1, 8, 15, 22................................................................................................................................... 11am, 2pm, & 4:30pm
by Mike Rhode 
Photos: In Its Third Year, Awesome Con Finds Its Groove
Words and Photos By DCist Contributor Keith Mathias
June 1 2015
http://dcist.com/2015/06/awesome_con_2015_cool_pics_click.php#photo-1
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY June 1, 2015
