Archive for February, 2008

Hi Gang,

Well, I thought the last email was going to be my last email, but it’s not…..

Yesterday, we had some major tornadic activity in and around Memphis. Memphis did suffer major damage to one of its malls and an area of distribution warehouses where unfortunately, there were some deaths reported.

The worst of the storm hit South (near Oxford, MS) and Northeast of the city — primarily Jackson, Tennessee and Union University which is about 80 miles Northeast of us.

Fortunately, there have been no injuries or damage here in Midtown where the theatre is located. Nor has anything happened to the Holiday Inn Select - Airport. Except for small pockets of the city and county, electricity is up and running. Some minor damage was reported at the airport, but we understand that it shouldn’t have any major impact on flight schedules.

As such, I want to let you know that UPTA is NOT cancelled. We are ready to go, and my volunteers are eager to see you!

I appreciate the emails and phone calls that have been coming in asking how we’re doing. We’re fine! However, we ask that you keep those folks who have been affected by the tornados in your thoughts.

Well, hopefully, that’s it for now!

Travel safely, and I’ll see you in a couple days.

Take care,

Michael Detroit
Audition Coordinator
UPTA

Hi Gang,

This will be the last email that you’ll receive from me before the event begins next Friday (2/8).

Here are a few more tidbits….

• Just added another company yesterday (116!).
• Make sure you check the Registered Company page as companies have made changes to their attendance preferences.
• Weather looks like mid to high 50s with scattered showers. For more up-to-date weather, CLICK HERE.
• For those of you driving in…
  • CLICK HERE for Mapquest of Playhouse on the Square
  • CLICK HERE for Mapquest of the Holiday Inn Select - Airport
  • CLICK HERE for driving directions from Playhouse to the hotel
  • CLICK HERE for driving directions from the hotel to Playhouse
• For those interested in seeing Pirates of Penzance or A Lesson Before Dying, make your reservations soon (901-726-4656), and tell them you’re with UPTA so you get your 50% discount.
• Playhouse’s Theatre for Youth will once again be raising money for their programs by offering a shuttle service from the Holiday Inn Select - Airport to both shows and pick-up after the shows. $5.00 one-way suggested donation. Call 901-496-8391 to reserve a seat.
• Complimentary bus shuttle service with run 6:30a - 7:00p each day between Playhouse and the hotel. Pick-up/Drop-off locations are at the front of Playhouse and in front of the Holiday Inn downstairs.
• The Holiday Inn Select - Airport has complimentary shuttle service to/from the airport. A courtesy phone is located in baggage claim.

OK gang, that’s it! Remember, if you’ve missed any of my previous emails, check my UPTA BLOG HERE.

See you soon!

-Michael Detroit-