To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco

[cheezedoodle]

To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco#0

Posted: 10/6/06 at 4:48pm

I just recieved this information - and I am sure it's not a rumor - comes from a very reliable source! On Sunday, November 19th at 6:30 pm, a special benefit screening of the claasic film will take place inside the historic Castro Theater. Not only will the film be featured - but in attendance will be Mary Badham - the actress who played Scout in conversation pre film with author Armistead Maupin. Also as part of the evening, actress JoBeth Williams will be reading a scene that was deleted from the film. Afterward - the audience will be able to meet and greet Badham and others. I do not have the ticket price yet - but you can get them by calling (415) 863 - 0611. And - if you ask for Scout when you call - you will recieve $5.00 off the price. I kid you not! This truly sounds like a not to miss evening - I know I will be there!

"Oh Link...your pork is ready..." - Edna Turnblad

[Fiction Writer]

re: To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco#1

Posted: 10/6/06 at 4:50pm

I HATE not living in San Francisco!

[cheezedoodle]

re: To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco#2

Posted: 10/6/06 at 4:53pm

It's only a short plane ride from Vegas though...

"Oh Link...your pork is ready..." - Edna Turnblad

[jimnysf]

re: To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco#3

Posted: 10/6/06 at 5:11pm

http://www.thecastrotheatre.com/coming-soon.html

All-Star Gala "To Kill A Mockingbird" star Mary Badham ("Scout"!) Live in Person!
Interviewed by host Armistead Maupin
Film Screening and Tribute Performances by JoBeth Williams,
Youth Speaks Poets, Michelle Shocked*, The KTO Project, Connie Champagne, Donna Viscuso & More!

One of the most beloved characters in screen history "Scout" Finch from TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD comes to the Castro Theatre as Marc Huestis presents star Mary Badham ("Scout") Live! - Sun., Nov 19. This tribute extraordinaire, hosted by renowned author Armistead Maupin begins at 6:30 PM with the gala main event- followed by an exclusive VIP meet & greet reception with Badham and the gala's stars at approx 10:15 PM.

Academy Award® Nominated Mary Badham ("Scout") will be interviewed live on-stage by Maupin, offering a behind-the-scenes look on the making of the screen classic, working with Oscar® winner Gregory Peck & more. There'll be tribute performances in prose & song inspired by the masterpiece- JoBeth Williams (THE BIG CHILL) reading a moving scene deleted from the film; blues from Michelle Shocked; gospel from the KTO Project; lullaby from Connie Champagne; poetry from Youth Speaks; and music by Donna Viscuso paying homage to the film's great score. This exciting event includes a screening of "Mockingbird" (recently voted by the AFI as the 2nd most inspiring movie ever) on the big Castro screen!

After the gala, there'll be a chance to say 'hey" to Scout and smooze with the stars at a special VIP reception. Partial proceeds from the evening benefit the ACLU Foundation of Northern California.

Tix- General $27.50 Gala (Open Seating), $55 for VIP Reception & Gala (including preferred seating to the 6:60 PM Gala) are available by calling 415-863-0611, [e-mail], online @ http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=sfbay&query=detail&event=695319http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=sfbay&query=detail&event=695319
or In-Person @ A Different Light Books, 429 Castro St.

PLUS- There'll be a added matinee screening of "MOCKINGBIRD" at noon hosted by Jan Wahl. Badham will make a brief appearance following the film and afterwards sit for an autograph session @ 2:30 PM.

In conjunction with the management of the Castro, children under 12 will be admitted to matinee screening free w/ adult; adult admission is $12.50.

To order tix call 415 863-0611 or online @
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=sfbay&query=detail&event=695319http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=sfbay&query=detail&event=695319
or In-Person @ A Different Light Books, 429 Castro St.

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[DG]

re: To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco#4

Posted: 10/6/06 at 5:14pm

If I were independently wealthy, I would fly Mamie in for this!

[lildogs]

re: To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco#5

Posted: 10/6/06 at 5:25pm

Wow--what a bargain! If I was there, I'd be there! You think they might do this in NYC? Maybe get Ed White instead of Maupin?

[cheezedoodle]

re: To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco#6

Posted: 10/6/06 at 5:28pm

Thanks for the links Jimny! I just got the info over lunch with Maupin and I was trying very hard to get the info straight in my post! Hahaha.

Lildogs - this event is produced by local film maker Marc Heustis, and he does these frequently here.

"Oh Link...your pork is ready..." - Edna Turnblad

[lildogs]

re: To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco#7

Posted: 10/6/06 at 5:29pm

Lucky franciscans....

[Revolutionary]

re: To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco#8

Posted: 10/6/06 at 10:19pm

It's a bargain too. To think, a VIP ticket to this is only $10 more than a ticket to an Adam Pascal concert, lol.

[SueleenGay]

re: To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco#9

Posted: 10/7/06 at 1:27am

Let us know when they book Harper Lee. Now THAT would be something truly special.

PEACE.

[Mr Roxy]

re: To Kill a Mockingbird event in San Francisco#10

Posted: 10/7/06 at 11:50am

Sounds like it will be a great event & to see the Castro would be a bonus

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