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Anne McKereghan meets with Food Bank Players founder, Gene Kahane, and Kelsey Goeres
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Anne McKereghan, Realtor with Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, meets with Food Bank Players founder, Gene Kahane, and Kelsey Goeres
moreMartie Muldoon and Donna Blevins star in The Encore Players’ production of THE CURIOUS SAVAGE
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Be sure to watch FBP veterans Martie Muldoon and Donna Blevins in The Encore Players’ production of THE CURIOUS SAVAGE opening November 16.
moreWarmest and deepest and happiest congratulations
Gene Kahane
Congratulations to Stewart and Caitlin on the day of their nuptials!
moreHAPPY 3RD ANNIVERSARY FOODBANK PLAYERS!
Gene Kahane
September 11, 2024 marks the 3 year anniversary of The Foodbank Players. Having had to cancel the first weekend’s shows due to unhealthy air conditions, and having to replace an actor ten days prior, we put on Sylvia at the Healing Garden on a lovely Saturday afternoon.
moreKing Lear - Our first day of blocking
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Our first day of blocking (putting actors in there place - on stage, that is) was last Saturday (Sept 7).
moreLast night was our first read through for King Lear!
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It was great fun! Thanks to Ben, our stage manager, for use of his back yard, and to Gene, the producer, for pizza and beverages!
moreA set piece comes to life
Gene Kahane
Next week we begin the work to bring King Lear to the stage in October.
moreFBP Presents the cast of King Lear
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We're excited to introduce our cast of King Lear which will play the last 3 weekends of October. More news about the performances coming soon. To be sure you get the latest news about such performance, sign up for our mailing list.
FBP veteran and rising young talent, Anika Rose, in ’Still Life‘.
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Still Life,' a coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama set in the late 90s.
moreRichmondside article about FBP veteran Karen Buchanan
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Here's a very inspiring Richmondside article about FBP veteran Karen Buchanan. Karen played Lysandra in our May, 2023 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
moreKiwanis Club of Alameda: Because of their good work we can do our good work
Gene Kahane
I was overjoyed to represent The Foodbank Players and accept the very generous grant from the Kiwanis Club of Alameda.
moreFBP veteran Bruce Kaplan stars as the invalid himself in this Actors Ensemble of Berkeley production of Molière's The Imaginary Invalid.
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Playing August 24-September 8 (3 weekends); shows are Sat and Sun at 4pm; PLUS Labor Day Monday Sept 2, 4pm at John Hinkel Park, Berkeley.
moreThank you, Alameda, for the great time at National Night Out!
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Regarding the event for National Night Out this evening, FBP director Gene Kahane conveys this message of thanks…
moreThe Foodbank Players will be participating in National Night Out!
Gene Kahane
The Foodbank Players will be participating in National Night Out! We’ve been invited to do a presentation (full details are in the works) to help promote public safety and, as always, raise money for the...
moreThe Foodbank Players will be holding auditions for our next production, King Lear, on Thursday, August 8th at 7pm in the Healing Garden
Gene Kahane
The Foodbank Players will be holding auditions for our next production, King Lear, on Thursday, August 8th at 7pm in the Healing Garden!
morePlanning Board Approves Alameda Food Bank Warehouse Design
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Some great news from the...
moreTremendous appreciation
Gene Kahane
It is with tremendous appreciation, giddy joy, and boundless humility that we announce that the Foodbank Players have received a generous grant from the Kiwanis Club of Alameda.
moreA word about an amazing Foodbank Player, Aaron Bruce
Gena Kahane
This amazing Foodbank Player, having just wowed 'em for 3 weeks as Silvius in As You Like It, is about to play the part of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit for TYR.
moreJuly 20 and 21 - Last weekend for As You Like It - What a HOOT! 🗓️
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Don't miss out on the funny, romantic, and silly fun! Can't come but would like to donate to the Food Bank? Then, please CLICK HERE TO DONATE. Thanks!
moreMore about Urinetown!
Gene Kahane
A couple of young, and bright FBP stars in this awesome dystopian story about corporate greed!
moreA review from the Alameda Post about As You Like It
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This is the ninth play by the Foodbank Players, and for those who’ve seen all or most of their shows, something special has been happening over the course of that time.
moreTHE BOTTOM LINE - PREMIERES JULY 15th
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FBP veteran, Robert Paine, can be seen in this riveting production!
moreSo excited! As You Like It opens tomorrow at 2 PM!
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The Foodbank Players wish you a safe and happy 4th of July!
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The Foodbank Players wish you a happy and safe 4th of July! Look for us in the Alameda 4th of July parade (entry #103), and come watch us in As You Like It, opening July 7! It'll be a HOOT!
moreAs You Like It opens July 7 - It'll be a HOOT! 🎉
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As You Like It opens in less than a week! Starts July 7!
Performances July 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 in The...
moreA little poem for As You Like It
Gene Kahane
A little poem about As You Like It which open just one week from today!!! Performances July 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 in The Healing Garden, 1435 Webster Street, Alameda, at 2pm. Free admission!
moreVIDEO: FBP stars Aaron Bruce and Kristina Buendia talk about their roles in As You Like It
Gene Kahane
More charming actors, this is Aaron and Kristin who play Silvius and Sophie, come see them also on July 7th.
moreFBP veteran Zoe Bruce to be featured in Urinetown
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Zoe Bruce will be playing Caldwell B. Cladwell in the Tomorrow Youth Repertory production of Urinetown. Opening July 12.
moreInterview with voice actor Shawn Smith
Gene Kahane
Professional voice actor Shawn Smith sits down for five questions with FBP director Gene Kahane.
moreA Musical Note
Gene Kahane
For As You Like It we're adding a few songs from John Denver to help tell the story.
moreFBP star Aaron Bruce and others are featured in Our Town!
Gene Kahane
FBP star Aaron Bruce is featured in Our Town with the Pinole Community Players! Other FBP members are in this too. Be sure to scroll through the pictures (look for the arrows) to see!
moreCute poster for As You Like It
Gene Kahane
An adorable poster with performance details: July 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 in the Healing Garden, 2pm, free admission, donations to the Food Bank happily accepted!
moreFBP veteran Lisa Appleyard is featured in the Tri-Valley Theatre Company production of The Music Man
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The play opens July 13! Congratulations, Lisa, for your role as The Mayor’s Wife!
moreSome great news from The Alameda Food Bank
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The Alameda Food Bank announced that during the recent Stamp Out Hunger Drive you donated 13,387 pounds of food!
moreFoodbank Players veteran, Richard Bunker is playing King in this production of All's Well That Ends Well
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Silicon Valley Shakespeare kick-starts their mainstage summer season this weekend with their 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Shakespeare in the Park 𝘈𝘭𝘭'𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭 production‼️ For details visit...
moreA sad and thankful heart
Gene Kahane
It is with a sad and thankful heart that I belatedly share the passing of Nick Cabral.
moreSome shade! Some shade! My kingdom for some shade!
Gene Kahane
Ah! Summer! Some sunshine can be wonderful but our actors would like to avoid TOO MUCH of a good thing.
moreVIDEO: Rosalind and Orlando (aka Torey and Cory) speak and sing
Gene Kahane
Actors Torey Bookstein and Cory Kahane muse about their roles a Rosalind and Orlando in The Foodbank Players' production of As You Like It which opens July 7, 2024 in Alameda, CA.
moreOur first rehearsal for As You Like It
Gene Kahane
See the description of the event in splendiferous verse by Gene Kahane!
moreThe Foodbank Players are thrilled to announce our cast for As You Like It!
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The Cast of As You Like It (order of appearance)
- Orlando- Cory Kahane
- Adam- Fran Kahane
- Oliver- Paul Bisesi
- Charles- Hannah Landau
- Rosalind- Torey Bookstein
- Celia- Kelsey Gores
- Touchstone- Jenn...
Speaking of Foodbank Players veterans, we’ll also give a shout out to Martie Muldoon…
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Martie appears on Chanticleers Theater production of Just My Type!
moreFoodbank Players veteran, Richard Bunker, at Silicon Valley Shakespeare
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Foodbank Players veteran, Richard Bunker, will be playing King in the Silicon Valley Shakespeare‘s production of All’s Well That Ends Well. Playing June 7–23, 2024.
moreIt's nice to refresh! Revamped FBP website!
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Spring cleaning is here! And for The Foodbank Players, that means a refresh for our website.
moreAuditions for As You Like It:
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Auditions: Saturday, May 18th from 1-3 in the Healing Garden, 1435 Webster Street, Alameda.
moreMacbeth contemplates the last day of the show
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Macbeth contemplates the last day of the The Food Bank Players run of the play by the same name.
moreLast performances of Macbeth
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Last Two Performances
This Sat and Sunday April 27, 28 at 4pm
Location: the Healing Garden, 1435 Webster Street in Alameda
Admission is FREE - donations are welcome - proceeds go to The Alameda Foodbank
moreThe Foodbank Players receives a gift from The Alameda Rotary Club
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On December 12th, 2023, the Foodbank Players were among the fortunate recipients of grants from the Alameda Rotary Club. We thank the Rotarians for their beautiful support of so many organizations that do...
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