Stage 32 Meetups : Astoria, Queens, NY - Meet Up? by Ashley Byrne

I'm in Astoria and I'm game. Might even be able to offer meeting space in the area for such a group.

Sounds good to me. Let me know!

I'm all for connecting with stage32 members in Astoria.

Everyone in this thread should connect. Let's set a concrete date/time and make this happen!

Hello, Folks, Sorry for a late followup on this, Melanie, I think I could get some meeting space at the Long Island City TV company I'm associated with, depending on dates and times. That would mean a conference room or a studio space. Some people prefer to do these sort of get-togethers in more social settings. Let me know what you have in mind. Personally, I'm seeking collaborators of every stripe for my own projects and looking to spread the word about our studio facility and services. Let me now, Frank

Great! How does Thursday, December 3rd work? Let's say 6pm. Frank, I think it would be great to use that space later on (thanks for offering it!) however, for the first time, how do you all feel about just having it be a social get together over drinks? I was thinking The Astor Room attached to Astoria Kaufman (to keep with tradition and inspiration) and they actually have a good happy hour from 5-7 (two for one drinks). Please RSVP or propose a new time and space. I'm totally open to suggestions. I can change the date and time, however, I figured picking a time first was best. Talk soon!

The 3rd is fine for me, except that it's a Wednesday, not Thursday --so let's figure out which. Either one will work.

Wednesday the 3rd or Thursday the 4th is fine with me. The Astor Room sounds good.

I would be interested in meeting up. I am not from Astoria, but I do visit the area often. I am a big fan of Astoria and its history with the film industry. Kaufman Astoria Studios, Museum of the Moving Image, the culture, fantastic.

Oops, I totally meant Wednesday the 3rd; my bad! If that works? So this Wednesday December 3rd at The Astor Room at 6pm. See you there! I'll try and get there a little early to get a table.

Okay, Ashley - I'll make plans to be there Wednesday the 3rd at 6 looking somewhat like my picture

All right, Dec 3 at 6. See everyone then

Frank, that sounds great. As for the 3rd at Astor Lounge, i'll be there.

Sounds wonderful. Looking forward to it! See everyone tomorrow. I'll let the bartender know where we are sitting so if you walk in and don't think you recognize anyone just ask the bartender and I'm sure they will be able to point you to where we are. Thanks everyone!

UPDATE: Hello everyone! I am so sorry but I got called into covering a show tonight for work last minute and I will not be able to make the meet up tonight. However, you don't need me there to still meet and connect and network. Can anyone get there a little early to check in with the bartender and be the point of contact? I would still love to connect with all of you so I hope this first meeting is a success and that I can meet for the next one. I will send messages to everyone who said they would attend tonight just to check in an exchange info for next time. Let me know how it goes!

I'll still be there.

As will I.

Had great conversation and collaboration last night. Can't wait for the next one!

Fantastic! I'm glad to hear it. Did you talk about how often you would like to meet? When should we plan the next one?

I'm open to meeting monthly, or bi-weekly. But for me Sunday is best.

Weekends work best for me, too. How about we plan to meet up in the beginning of Jan after all of the craziness of the holidays subsides?

Early January is fine. Evenings or weekends. I much enjoyed meeting Jordan and Raimonds and hope we'll soon be joined by others.

Count me in. Keep me posted about potential dates to meet. Hope to c u all soon.

Happy New Year to all in this group. Holidays being over, I hope we're all ready to get together. Ashley began things and I am leave it to her to suggest a date and time, but I'm certainly still interested.

I'm ready.

So... based on the overall lack of response... I can only assume this was another waste of time and effort for people like myself who are sincerely seeking new collaborators and actually looking to DO something. A few of us made an effort, but not even the initiator of this group could be bothered to follow through with what was started. Sad.

Frank, don't be sad. I am new to both Stage32 and to screenwriting. While I might seem like an appendage at this point, I become progressively productive at learning craft when I have others to encourage (browbeat?) me. I'm looking forward to any hint this call for paper may resurrect.

Hey, is this meet up group still happening? I would like to join.

Peter, as would I. Does this require a producer or a director?

Frank, don't give up hope. I'm game.

Hello, Peter & Lawrence, Thanks for the unexpected response three months later. I'm still game myself. Even if it's just to talk and compare notes and aspirations. Care to chat?

absolutely...What is the protocol here?

Ashley, I'm feeling as if we've cut you out of the process. Stay with us, please! This is, after all, your fault.

I'm new to Stage32, I've been making short films for a few years now. Looking to connect with screenwriters and filmmakers. Im in the Rego Park area, so heading to Astoria to meet up is totally cool with me.

Lawrence, thank you so much for your consideration. I am still interested. After I planned the original meet up (and I was unfortunately unable to attend) I thought the people who made the meet up would continue the group and plan the next meeting and I would join in. Since I was not there, I did not know when would work for everyone. I did not know people were waiting on me to plan the next date. For that, I apologize. Frank, I missed your comment from three months ago saying you were waiting for me and there seems to have been some miscommunication. If we are all still interested in continuing this, then I am game. However, I will ask that all back-handed comments be left at the door. You can't have successful collaboration with negativity. For those still interested, how does next week sound? Sometime in Astoria at 7pm. I'm thinking either Tuesday or Thursday.

I can definitely do Thursday. Should we bring stuff we are working on?

I think that sounds great, Peter! Any suggestions of where to meet up?

Any good place by Kaufman Studios? I've only been by there a couple of times, so I'm not familiar with the names of places over there.

This sounds great...as I'm coming toward the city, it should work for me. I don't know my way around LICity much anymore. My last sojourn through the area, Silvercup was still handing out samples of those little loaves of bread to little kids on tours. Okay, so I'm old. Sue me.

A note.... which Thursday are we discussing? This week, April 23rd? or May 1? Should we be conference calling this decision? I'll go anywhere, but I was hoping for a LITTLE heads-up to make a couple of arrangements. I could do this Thursday, but I need to make that decision today.

I even have a story outline to beat up.

Do we have a venue?

Hey everyone, we could try the Astor Room again, or I'm always open to other Astoria spots as well. May 1st works better for me personally, but I'm always willing to support any and all opportunities for collaboration and making projects. I also completely agree with Ashley as far as leaving negativity at the door. We're all here to get things done and collaboration and creativity are the missing ingredients. Let's do this! How does May 1st evening sound for everyone?

Works for me. Time? and um I guess I can google Astor Room.

I was thinking next Thursday, April 30th. I know the Astor Room was used last time so we can try there again but I think the feedback was a more informal environment. Frank, if you are still interested, you mentioned possibly having a meeting space to offer such a group; is that still available? I wish this thing had a poll so I could ask if Thursday, April 30th works for everyone... I guess just post your RSVP here. Just bring something you are working on or what you hope to get out of the meet up. Looking forward to it!

Oops.. my bad. I thought May 1 was on Thursday. April 30 is good for me. And a venue that is not a restaurant of middle eastern of any kind (that includes Turkish, Israeli ..and I don't care that they have great salads, Syrian, Lebanese, umm Persian, Egyptian, et al). Or May 1...whatever.

Sorry to be a pest about the middle eastern food thing. If that's a desire of the crowd, I can suck it up; I'm a big boy.

Well Astoria has all kinds of restaurants, even "Applebee's" and Panera. Doesn't have to be ethnic at all. Again, I only lean towards 5/1 since I'm teaching an Accent Workshop from 6:30-7:30 on 4/30. However that isn't to say I can either show up a bit later, or do another evening altogether. Is it just the there of us so far, or are there other interested parties on this thread? Speak now, or hold your piece until after 4/30! (or 5/1)

I"m down with 5/1 if need be. I'm flexible...okay, I can't touch my toes, but I can bend a schedule with the best of them.

Anyone confirming?

Well we also still need a venue. Are you ok with one of those sit-down places near the movie theater? Panera, Applebee's Pizzeria Uno, as long as we can hear each other

5/1 is fine with me if that works better for everyone! 5/1 it is. How about we meet at Sunswick, at 7pm then? http://sunswick3535bar.com/ . It is right down from Astoria Kaufman but not in the "chain bubble".

I'm good.. sit down, stand up.. whatever.. so is it 5/1? right.. Suns wick..and Ashley, thanks for the link.

I looked.. now I'm hungry.

This is wild...I was looking for more paper for my printer and found a...are you ready? A Sony video camera. I wonder if it still works.

Uh oh.. it uses tapes.. Is this a terminal problem to get into the computer?

So, is it a go for Sunswiick at 7pm on Friday? Or will I be showing up for a Melvin Udall-style dinner?

Do we have a consensus? Does 5/1 at 7pm work at Sunswick? Or should I be moving on? I just want to know if I should be showing up and who will be wearing the pink carnation.

Hey everyone! Just to let you know: The meet up on Friday, 5/1 at 7pm will be rescheduled do to low attendance. We are looking to reschedule for sometime next week. As soon as we have a date and time we will let you know.

hello im interested in attending a meetup,plz reply with any info

Alexander, as we have yet to create this group...that is, we haven't yet met, I'm sure you're quite welcome to just show up. Kind of like what I'm doing: tonight is SUPPOSED to be at 7pm at Sunswick, a beer bar/restaurant in Astoria. I'll do my best to keep you in the loop unless you first hear from Ashley or Jordan (filling out our current convention).

I'll be at Sunswick Astoria 7pm. Might try to wear a bright red NJ Devils hat so I'm easily recognizable when the Rangers Game is on

Whew....i don't have any soccer hats, so I'll have to settle for a NY Mets hat... If my wife saw me wearing that, she'd eviscerate me. With a dull butterknife.

Forget the hat, I'm going with balding surrounded by a surrey with a white fringe.

Has there been any meetups yet?