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Happy September ~ Back to the Studios!!!
As Summer winds down and September unfolds, it's time to embrace the excitement of new beginnings. Maybe you're hitting the books, or are coming back to the studios to teach a class or work on a new creative project ~ Whatever your goals are right now, we're here for YOU. Let us know how we can help you do what you do best. :)
We hope you've been enjoying our social media posts lately!!! Our new Social Media Coordinator, Kelsey, has been hard at work coming up with lots of fun and informative content. Be sure to follow us (on FB, IG, TikTok & Twitter) so you don't miss out on upcoming opportunities that are sure to make your experience with us even more rewarding. Lots of surprises in store!!!
Keep dreaming and creating. See you at the Studios.
Graham McCarty
RG Creative Director
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An exclusive collection of spaces for focused creative work.
Located @ RG Studios 520 8th Ave. 10th Floor
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Amenities include a Professional Voice-Over / Podcast Suite & Soundproof Booth, and an On-Camera / "Self-Tape" Studio (professional lighting and multiple backdrops).
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Large and small quiet spaces for Private Lessons, Play Readings, Photo-shoots, Meetings, Conferences, Seminars, classes and more.
Call (212)799-5433 for more information.
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Client Spotlight:
Rhonda Malkin is the CEO of Fusion Exercise, Choreographer, former Rockette, Laker Girl, and founder of Precision Dance Tutorials-NYC.
"I started teaching dance at 15 years old at my local studio, and private coaching young dancers while I was a UCLA student and LA Laker Girl.
A year after I was hired as a Rockette in 2001, I started sharing my knowledge of precision dance with others who were interested in auditioning for the Radio City Rockettes, and have not stopped since then. I worked as a professional dancer for 17 years, bi-coastal for 6 of those years, and officially called myself a New Yorker in 2006 when I decided Ripley-Grier Studios would be my favorite place to train the next generation of precision dancers.
Patricia and Butch have created such a unique space that Broadway artists across the globe have acknowledged as one of the best spaces for rehearsals, auditions, coaching, and more. The staff is always so supportive, loyal, and helpful. They have gone out of their way MANY, MANY times to make my dancers and me feel safe, comfortable, and well taken care of. I am indebted to them for their kindness and generosity on every level. They help my business to thrive in every way possible, and I can't thank them enough!!" - Rhonda Malkin
We are so inspired by you Rhonda, and lucky to be working with you on your incredible journey!
To learn more about Rhonda Malkin ~ Visit FusionExercise.com and follow her @fusion_exercise
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NO MORE STARVING ARTISTS
Episcopal Actors' Guild
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For 100 years, the Episcopal Actors' Guild has been helping NYC's professional actors, singers, and dancers keep a roof over their head and put food on the table when times are tough. EAG's Emergency Aid & Relief Program can provide financial grants for rent, utilities, or medical bills. And their Actor's Pantry provides food assistance to performing artists experiencing hunger and food insecurity.
Are you a performer in need of assistance?
Or are you in a position to aid in EAG's efforts?
Visit ActorsGuild.org for more information.
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What a beautiful Summer we're having, a classic: warm, sunny, rainy, cool. We are having fun with family and friends with some traveling slipped in as well. We just returned from a wedding in San Diego at the San Diego Zoo's Safari Park, a great venue. We celebrated among the giraffes and rhinos in an outdoor covered lodge on a huge wildlife property. Afterwards, we drove up to Santa Monica and spent two evenings in one of our favorite hotels, Shutters on the Beach, with a view of the Santa Monica Pier. Next we flew to Denver, spent the night, then drove (Butch's favorite, a Mustang convertible) to Colorado Springs for lunch. After lunch, we meandered through the Wet Mountains to the Wet Mountain Valley where we have 100 acres of land. We had purchased it in 1990 when we were skiing a lot and planning to move out there. It's beautiful mountain country. Our land is in Westcliffe, a "Dark-Sky" community (pop. 500) that faces 14,000ft peaks, the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Then we drove to the Royal Gorge in Canon City where we white-water rafted many years ago with our son, Shayne. On the drive back to Denver we took a tour of the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, breathtaking.
Jeannie, our daughter, is out in California staying with a close friend and going to "21 Pilots" concerts and Major League baseball games in LA and San Francisco, visiting college mates.
We are looking forward to a super Fall season in New York: lots of friends and family visits. Butch just flew down to Key West to continue his VA medical therapies, they are so caring there. He will be back for Jeannie's 25th "Birth"day on 9/18. She has concerts and shows out of state in September, then some in-state in October. She will be starting full time in our Social Media / PR / Marketing Department. Yay, Jeannie, welcome aboard! (worked at RG since 14).
I am healing from a hamstring insertion injury in August as a result of shooting hoops with some of Jeannie's Albany relatives, so I have not been able to get in the ocean and boogie board for weeks. Eeek! So depressing, it was hard and so painful; I went to physical therapy, had massages and feel much better these days so I plan to go boogie boarding this week.
FYI, we have cool innovative programs starting this Summer/Fall at RG. Our RG Premiere Membership 2024 continues, adding more perks for loyal client/members, discounts, gifts, and privileges, (look out for "Golden Tickets"). We are also launching a new RG project: Classes with RG. Our first classes will be Yoga classes at RG 520, currently in the formative stages, (starting hopefully by October). In addition, Ripley-Grier Studios & Flexible Spaces will be hosting creative seminars and workshops. In October, RG will be associate producers of "Distant Thunder" - a transformative play produced by Lynne Taylor-Corbett and Amas Musical Theatre.
Advice: Get outside as much as you can. Clean and declutter your homes and enjoy the amazing time in our area that is Summer/Fall. Fresh air, friends, entertainment, involvement.
PS: Don't forget to support your political candidates and vote in November. It is your future.
"Better & Better... every day in every way" - Patricia
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World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a group of first responders who provide meals to those affected by natural & man-made disasters, and world-wide humanitarian crisis.
* Ripley-Grier Studios supports WCK by selling merchandise and providing donation boxes at all 4 locations.
We've raised more than $9,000 for WCK.
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Hi everyone!
I've had a busy last couple weeks. I went to San Diego for a friend's wedding at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. It was a quick trip so I could get back home and see Childish Gambino! I had only seen him once before at this small show at Little Island in NYC a couple months ago, so I finally got to see him perform songs I've loved for over 10 years when I saw him in Philly. I was able to get in the front row for part of the main stage and had one of the best concert experiences of my life. I ended up seeing him two more times that week, including his concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn the night before I left to go to LA. My flight was at 5:15am the day of the first Twenty One Pilots concert and I got to LA around 8am, so my friend Rayleene met me on the line for the concert so we could get wristbands reserving our place in line and allowing us to leave for the day before lining back up in numbered order later on. We dressed up and matched together and had a great time at the concert! We were able to get really close to the stage. I went again to their next concert in LA and me some other friends there. I was so happy to see my favorite band again and I'm excited to see them a few more times when they tour the northeast this month.
Until next time, Jeannie
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RG Outreach Program
RG is proud to support many wonderful organizations.
Broadway Cares - Make-A-Wish - Plan USA
Timothy Hill Ranch - The Actor's Fund - Smile Train - Wounded Warrior - North Shore Animal League - World Central Kitchen - Braking AIDS
Join us in supporting these and other helpful organizations. Contact our Marketing Dept. at (212)799-5433 Ex. 214 for more info.
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Get 2-for-1 Broadway Show Tickets!!!
September 3rd - 15th
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Coming in October!
Ripley-Grier Studios is hosting Yoga Classes with Blake Lee (International Yoga Master)
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@ RG 305 W. 38th St.
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Perfect for your staged reading, recital, or small performance.
Retractable audience seating, professional lighting & sound available upon request.
(Comfortably seats 75 people)
Call (212)799-5433 for info.
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Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday dear...
Claire Leon (9/9)
Nia Moran (9/10)
Ibraima Camara (9/12)
Jose Alcantara (9/16)
Jeannie Ripley-Grier (9/18)
Taylor Miles (9/18)
Tyler Melanson (9/28)
Happy Birthday to you.
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Celebrate September!!
Hispanic Heritage Month
Civil Service Month
Classical Music Month
Yoga Awareness Month
Self Improvement Month
National Doodle Day (9/2)
Labor Day (9/2)
National Wildlife Day (9/4)
Buy A Book Day (9/7)
National Actor's Day (9/8)
Grandparent's Day (9/8)
Patriot Day (9/11)
National Coloring Day (9/14)
Working Parents Day (9/16)
National Dance Day (9/21)
US Air Force Day (9/18)
International Day of Peace (9/21)
Native American Day (9/27)
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