Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), announces the following breaking news.
***** DS FESTIVAL BANQUET WITH JONATHAN FRID - SOLD OUT
The Banquet dinner at the Dark Shadows Festival's celebration of Jonathan Frid's first appearance as Barnabas Collins now is sold out. No more spaces are available.
However, tickets still are available for attending the other Festival activites on Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18. Fest programming is being held at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, NY.
Jonathan Frid joins us on Sat., Aug. 18 only. He will present a program of dramatic/humorous readings, participate in an audience Q&A session, and comment on clips from DS scenes. Please note: Jonathan will not be signing autographs at the Festival. Only Banquet attendees will receive an exclusive, personalized signed photo from Jonathan.
We also welcome our "Ladies of Dark Shadows" guests: Lara Parker (Angelique), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie/Josette), and Marie Wallace (Eve, Mad Jenny). They will be available for autographs both days and will join us at the Banquet as well.
On Fri., Aug. 17, fans can take day trips to nearby historic Lyndhurst Estate ("Collinwood" in both DS movies). Fest programming runs approximately 6:00pm-2am on Friday and approximately 11:00am-7:00pm on Saturday.
The Westchester Marriott Hotel is at 670 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY 10591. 914-631-2200. It is approximately 25 miles (45 minutes) north of Manhattan on the eastern shore of the Hudson River at the Tappan-Zee Bridge. The hotel is accessible by air, train, and driving.
SG Online Updates #167-171 announced the latest confirmed plans, general programming, and more. To receive specific information from these e-mail List announcements, please contact
ShadowGram@aol.comA schedule of events will be announced on this SG Updates List when convention programming is confirmed. The schedule also will be sent via postal-mail to pre-registered Fest members shortly before the Fest.
Payments for Fest memberships and the Lyndhurst trip must be accompanied by the Fest registration form and a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope). To obtain this form,
send a SASE to:
Dark Shadows Festival, P.O. Box 92, Maplewood, NJ 07040
General information is on the Fest website:
www.darkshadowsfestival.com ;
Please Note: The Fest website has been experiencing temporary technical difficulties over the past few days. So you may request the registration form via postal-mail (above address). Or you can e-mail
ShadowGram@aol.com and request the registration form be e-mailed to you. You also may revisit the website until it is back online.
Fest Memberships / Special Event Rates:
Fri. night (Approx. 6pm-2am) - $15.
Sat. all day (Approx. 11am-7pm) - $20.
Fri. evening (not Lyndhurst trip) and all day Sat. - $30.
Children (6-12) - Half-price.
Fri. trip (Approx. 10am-4pm) - $20. Includes Lyndhurst admission and free round-trip shuttle from hotel. (Non-refundable reservation must be received by Aug. 10)
Memberships at the same rates will be available at the door.
Make check/money order payable to Dark Shadows Festival and include a SASE. Credit cards and Paypal are not accepted. Send to:
Dark Shadows Festival
P.O. Box 92
Maplewood, NJ 07040
SG in print soon will further detail the news in this Update and report additional DS news.
***** "ANGELIQUE'S DESCENT" RETURNS AS A SPECIAL AUDIO CD SET
"Big Finish Productions have recorded an audio book of 'Angelique's Descent', featuring Lara Parker reading her classic DS novel for CD. The abridged adaptation features atmospheric music and sound effects, plus special dramatised scenes featuring Angelique and the Dark Spirit, played by Andrew Collins.
"Lara comments: 'I'm delighted to have recorded this audio version of Angelique's Descent. Dipping back into the story of the character I played on the show, a story I imagined 8 years ago when I wrote the novel, was a guilty pleasure. I was disappointed when the book went out of print and I'm thrilled to be able to make it available again for those who still wonder whether Angelique was a villainess or a heroine.'
"The novel is released as 2 double-disc releases, retailing at $15.00 each. Part 1: Innocence chronicles Angelique's early childhood and first encounters with Barnabas, while Part 2: Betrayal follows their romance up until the fateful events of 1795. Each set also includes a bonus interview with Lara, discussing the book"
Both CDs will debut at the DS Festival and will be available via mail-order from Aug. 20. To view cover artwork and pre-order online, visit
http://www.darkshadowsreborn.comBig Finish is currently working on the second series of DS audio dramas, with plans to record later this year. SG will update confirmed news.
***** NEW DVD RELEASES FEATURING DS ACTORS IN PREVIOUS ROLES
--- KATE JACKSON (Daphne Harridge) had her first primetime TV role as "Jill Danko" in Aaron Spelling's 1972-76 police drama series "The Rookies." The first season (1972-73) came out in a 5-disc set 7-17.
--- KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT starred in the 1980s HBO series "Phillip Marlowe Private Eye." Its first season is due on dvd 7-24.
--- JONATHAN FRID played the mute butler "Mr. Howard" in the 1973 made-for-TV horror film "The Devil's Daughter." Its dvd release now is projected for September.
***** All fans attending the Fest are invited and welcome to share their photos and reports with SG. Fans also are asked to please send SG any media reviews, publicity, or articles about the DVD releases. Please be sure to note the name of the source (newspaper, magazine, website, etc.) and the date.
Your sharing lets SG readers worldwide enjoy the Festival event through you, and helps each SG published issue be as complete as possible. Please send all materials to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses below. A Contributor's Copy issue is given in thanks for major input.
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