Dream Work Class by LRS member

At the last Gold Show, Kirsten headed up a project entitled "Lightening Dreamwork" which was a 3 part interactive performance piece. The first part invited guests to share a dream, either recent, old, a daydream, and go through a 5 minute long process of delving into it's meaning. The second part pooled everyone's dream imagery together and crafted it into a "collective dream". The third part was the enactment, or Dream Theater.

I was involved on all three levels and had an amazing experience. What was just as interesting to me as gaining insight about my own dream, was watching other people recognize their dream imagery in the performance piece. One person, who relayed a recurring nightmare, excitedly said "You changed the dream! You gave it a new ending!"

What I like most about this system of dream interpretation is that it relies on you finding the kernels of meaning in your dreams, not someone else telling you what they mean. Every time Kirsten has taken me through the process, I get some valuable insight into myself. I highly endorse her workshops.

Greetings Beautiful People,

As many of you know I am a facilitator of Systemic Constellations and a teacher of Conscious Dreaming. I am writing to invite you to a Facilitator Showcase event sponsored by the Seattle Constellations Network.

From the website:
March 10th - Kirsten Lauzon will be presenting a demonstration of her own unique synthesis of two very powerful experiential processes: Systemic Constellation Work and Conscious Dreaming. She says, “we will be introducing ourselves to the many unconscious archetypes we embody everyday, and that reliably come knocking on our dream doors each night. By consciously acknowledging and exploring the archetypes at play in our lives we just might free ourselves from old destructive patterns and effectively make them our allies. Come participate in healing play in the realm of your own dream world!”

The event is held at the Puget Sound Yacht Club near Gasworks Park in Fremont at 6pm and runs until 9:30pm. Feel free to bring a friend . . . or two. RSVP is not necessary but is appreciated - just reply to this email or give me a call if you have any questions. There is room for everyone - feel free to come and participate fully, or just observe.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Kirsten A. Lauzon
www.healing-earth.net
206-851-7125

I'm out of town but spa is open.

Today I leave for a short vacation, really just a long weekend, to Chicago. Well, Skokie, IL. to be exact, to visit a friend and teach a workshop at a conference. Since it is only a little bit of work, I'll be able to enjoy relaxing and hopefully get a chance to shop at this amazing hat shop that was closed the last time I was in Skokie.

Cheri is graciously taking control of answering the Little Red Day Spa's phone and scheduling any appointments. Please be understanding if she takes a little bit of time getting back to you.

Have a great weekend!

LRS Town Hall Meeting

Sunday, March 1st, 11am
400 Dexter Ave. North, Seattle 98109

From Jeff Hengst, owner of Little Red Day Spa and Little Red Studio, et al.

There is a Town Hall meeting scheduled for this Sunday morning at 11 AM in our South Lake Union facility.(On the corner of Dexter Ave. N. and Harrision St.) I have invited the Troupe and all our Guests. We will talk about the plans for the new Bistro, what it will look and feel like, discuss our "opening", talk about project target dates and more.

This gathering will also serve as an opportunity to formally welcome aboard all the new members of the Troupe since our last big gathering at our Fall Retreat in September. We will take some time to go over the principles and vision of Little Red Studio and talk about the up-coming shows, plans for the Spring and Summer Schedule and some other fun ideas that have been simmering.

This meeting will end at 1PM. I will be available in the Bistro space all afternoon to answer individual questions and discuss things in more detail for those that are interested.

I will be in attendance to talk about the Little Red Day Spa and our involvement in the Little Red Studio family of events. Please come by and hear what's going on, see the plans for the Bistro and get to know more of the Troupe and Spa Practitioners. If you have every been curious about the history behind LRS, this is a great meeting to attend, as we will be sharing some of the stories of the Studio.

More changes!

The Little Red Studio office is invading!

Next Tuesday, we will be moving Kerry, the office manager for Hengst Studio and Little Red Studio into the front waiting room of the Spa. This won't impact the Spa other than to make our waiting room a bit more crowded. Jeff has promised to do a little bit so extra soundproofing so that the LRS phones and daily business won't intrude into the inner sanctum where people are relaxing. I am very excited to have Kerry around. Not only is she wonderful company, for me as well as everyone waiting for the start of their spa session, but she is quite organized and I plan to pick her brain.

Over on Dexter and Harrison, construction will begin in the corner space that has been the main office and lobby for Little Red Studio. This is phase one of the build out for the Little Red Bistro, our coffee/dessert/wine cafe. It is Jeff's hope that the Bistro "will not only be a jewel in the South Lake Union neighborhood, but another place for us to express our J'oie de Vivre, our liberating libertine sensibilities and our love of great food and wine." Keep an eye on the website as it is updated with more information. It's a very exciting time, indeed!

Open to those of all persuasions.

Before Valentine's Day, I had a phone call from a young man who wanted to schedule a couple's spa session. Tentatively, has asked if the Spa was "gay friendly". My answer was "of course we are!" The Little Red Studio considers itself a part of Seattle's sex positive community, so it was only natural that the Little Red Day Spa would be, as well.

I was shocked that he was ask this question. I forget that I don't live in mainstream America where anything other than heterosexuality is considered out of the norm. Even when I had a "real job" at a local massage school, most of the employees were lesbians. So asking me if my establishment is gay friendly seemed as absurd as asking me if I did massage on people. If what you are doing is consensual and brings you and your partner(s) greater intimacy and joy, then we have no objection what so ever. In fact, we applaud you for pursuing and exploring your path!

Please know that regardless of how you structure your romantic relationships or what activities you enjoy in your bedroom, you and your partner(s) will always be welcome at the Little Red Day Spa. It doesn't matter to us whether your injuries are from a wild romp with your partner or a mountain bike accident, we are still going to treat you and your injury the same way.

For more information about sex positive information and support, please check out the Center for Sex Positive Culture.

Spa & LRS event on 2/28th

Next Saturday, February 28th, the Little Red day Spa will only be open for sessions from Noon - 6pm due to a Little Red Studio show. We are closing early to set up for our quarterly Speakeasy performance.

Once a Season the Troupe of Little Red Studio puts together an unabashedly "old-school" LRS at the original, beloved venue in Eastlake under the freeway. We already have some fun entertainment cooked up and anticipate a special evening. Of course the hot tub and spa facility leaven the evening as well as the intimate size and LRS's own rich history.

These events are highly interactive and intimate. Also, since Jeff now uses this space as his working studio again, there will be lots of new paintings to see and the general vibe of a working artist's studio.

Tickets are $40 and limited to the first 65 people. For reservations you must call us at the office, (206)328-4758. We are not selling advance tickets on Brown Paper Tickets for this one. If there is room, we will also accept walk-ups that evening. All guests should plan to arrive between 8:30 and 9pm.

If you have been curious about the spa, this is a good event to come see the space and peek at what we have to offer. I will not be doing massage or spa treatments, but the massage table will be out for trading massage and the hot tub will be opened up for soaking, and the hand crafted products that I make for the spa, such as the salt scrubs will be available for purchase.

Also, I am working on a performance piece that was inspired by the clay that I use in the Spa. I'm not going to say anything else in order preserve the element of surprise.

Want to be in a play? Audtion for LRS!

Auditions for Erotic Shorts at Little Red Studio!

This is our fourth round of the very popular event we call "Erotic Shorts", an evening of short erotic plays. The show will run Friday - Sunday evenings, April 24th through May 3rd. Rehearsals will be determined by each director and his/her cast.

We have nine plays in this round, including one improv piece. Below you will see a brief description of casting needs for each show.

Auditions will be cold readings from the scripts. When you write to sign up for an audition time (1/2 hour time slots), please let me know which plays you might be interested in and I'll send you electronic copies to read ahead of time.

Where: Little Red Studio - 400 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

When: Sunday, March 1st from 4pm - 9pm OR Monday, March 2nd from 6pm - 10pm
(The Improv piece will have its own audition on Sunday, March 1st from 1-3pm)

Callbacks will be held on March 3rd in the evening from 6-9pm.

Contact: Kerry Christianson - kerry@hengststudio.com or 206-328-4758


Plays:

No More Than Reason by Louise Penberthy / Directed by Beau Prichard

Needed: A male and female, able to play around the age of fifty. The role and the show calls for a couple to be very familiar and comfortable with each other, portrayed as not necessarily friends, but long-time associates. The script involves a small amount of Shakespeare, but experience with the 'speare is not necessary. Artistic collaboration with the two performers will be highly valued and encouraged.

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Two Sides by Beau Prichard / Directed by Kerry Christianson

Needed: A female in her mid-late twenties. This is a story of first love with a bittersweet ending told in the first person by both parties. The male role has already been cast.

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Flowers by the Side of the Road by Jerry Kraft / Directed by Donn Christianson

This is the story of a male soldier and the interaction he has with a female 'angel' from his past while he is in the process of dying. It will likely require full or partial nudity for the male role, depending on how we work it out in rehearsals. Also need to cast a 2nd soldier (male or female), in modern uniform, to close the play.

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Center Cannot Hold by John Longenbaugh / Directed by John Longenbaugh

Maddie--20s-30s, female professional, slightly uptight
George-20s-30s, urban, laid-back
Jewel--20s-30s, alternative, sexy, given to profanity

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Party of Two by Benjamin Harris / Directed by Marcus Wolland

A comedy involving a first date between Marcus and Lily, and the influences of their individual minds and bodies. Need 3 men and 3 women, 20 to 40 age range, with great comic timing.

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Vampyre by Darian Lindle / Directed by Marcus Wolland

A four character blood-sucking comedy requiring 2 women (20 to 30 age range) and two men (20 to 40 age range) with great comic timing.

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Pass the Salt, Please by Jeffrey James Ircink / Directed by Cherilynn Brooks

One man and One woman Both 40 - 60 years old. (or can pass pass for that)
This is a couple who have been together for many many years. They are extremely plain and preferably not a "beautiful couple".
Actors not afraid to test their comic timing!

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A Flame in Your Heart by Patrick Scott / Directed by Ricky Gene Powell & Kirsten Lauzon

Needed: One man, one woman - any age - these two characters have been working in neighboring cubicles for years. Both incredibly shy, they have developed a shorthand of "sounds" through the wall to communicate and ultimately "flirt" with one another.

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In Bed... (Improv Piece) Created and Directed by Pam Man
(Auditions for this piece will be held separately on Sunday, March 1st from 1-3pm)

"…In Bed", so named for the joke that people say to each other after reading their fortune from a fortune cookie.

Needed: 2 Females, 2 Males, 1 MC or host, male or female

Cast of "…In Bed" will be required to improvise the dialog of the play and will be asked to wear as little clothing as they are comfortable, during performance.