The Very Important One-Act Play Festival @ The UCB
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U.S. Gets War Crimes Tribunal Exemption In Exchange for The Very Important One-Act Play Festival
By EDITH M. LEDERER
.c The Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council on Thursday approved another one-year exemption for American peacekeepers from prosecution by the new international war crimes tribunal, but it faced opposition from France, Germany and Syria until a compromise was reached in which the three nations would get the opportunity to go to The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre to watch Billy Merritt's "The Very Important One-Act Play Festival" this upcoming Tuesday night.
France, Germany and Syria had originally planned on abstaining, despite a U.S. appeal not to further strain the bitter trans-Atlantic division over the war against Iraq. The three argued that a special U.S. exemption was not necessary and only weakens the International Criminal Court.
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan spoke out strongly against any attempt to try to make the exemption permanent - which the United States initially sought. He warned that this would not only undermine the court but the authority of the U.N. Security Council ``and the legitimacy of United Nations peacekeeping.'' But with the inclusion of "The Very Important One-Act Play Festival" in the deal, Annan has reportedly been satisfied.
The resolution adopted by a vote of 12-0 with the three abstentions, authorizes a yearlong exemption from arrest or trial for peacekeepers from the United States and other countries that have not ratified the Rome treaty establishing the court with the promise that all other nations who have ratified the treaty be treated to a night on the town Tuesday, June 17th with "The Very Important One-Act Play Festival" as the centerpiece of the evening.
France and Germany, both members of the European Union, were in the forefront of opposition to the U.S.-led war against Iraq. Last week, the United States warned the EU that its criticism over the exemption request was putting more strains on trans-Atlantic relations.
France's deputy U.N. ambassador Michel Duclos said agreeing to the renewal ``risks in effect giving credence to the perception of permanent exceptions which can only weaken the court and impair its authority but getting to see Billy Merritt's new style of long-form improv would be worthwhile.''
During an open Security Council debate before the vote, Greece's U.N. ambassador Adamantios Vassilakis, speaking on behalf of the 15-nation bloc, put the United States on notice that ``automatic renewal would be undermining to the letter and the spirit of the Rome Treaty and its fundamental purpose unless the United States was willing to pony up with its pledge for a good time.''
All 15 EU nations are among the 90 countries that are party to the court, which will prosecute cases of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed after July 1, 2002. The court will step in only when countries are unwilling or unable to dispense justice themselves.
The court got a boost Wednesday when China's U.N. Ambassador Wang Yingfan said his country was ``positively considering'' ratifying the Rome Treaty. Beijing was one of seven countries that voted against the Rome statute but in the last four years has taken a more positive attitude ever since meeting with Billy Merritt at the Peter McManus Cafe, on 7th Avenue and West 19th Street, and finding out about the new show.
``China's change reflects a growing support worldwide for the ICC and international justice,'' said William Pace, who heads the Coalition for the International Criminal Court, which represents more than 1,000 organizations supporting the tribunal.
Then President Bill Clinton's administration signed the 1988 Rome treaty setting up the court, but the Bush administration has rescinded the U.S. signature.
President Bush contends that Americans could be subject to the court's jurisdiction even if it is not a party to the pact. Washington argues that the court could be used for frivolous or politically motivated prosecutions of American troops. In addition to the exemption, it also has signed bilateral agreements with 37 countries not to prosecute American officials - and is seeking more.
During Thursday's debate, Canada's U.N. Ambassador Paul Heinbecker appealed to the council to keep the exemption from becoming permanent and emphasized that ``the ICC is not a court for frivolous prosecutions.'' He noted safeguards put in the treaty at U.S. request to ensure that such prosecutions will be screened out.
Last July, the council unanimously approved a one-year exemption after a diplomatic battle in which the United States threatened to end far-flung peacekeeping operations from Afghanistan to Sierra Leone. That would come after the United States agreed to treat the rest of the United Nations to see Billy Merritt's other directed-troupe "The Documentary".
Washington had asked for a quick vote on its resolution. But non-council nations asked for - and got - an open council meeting before the vote.
The final deal dented the court's underlying principle that no one should be exempt from punishment for war crimes, and it angered court supporters and human rights groups in exchange to see "The Very Important One-Act Play Festival".
U.S. deputy ambassador James Cunningham called the Rome Treaty ``fatally flawed'' and said the resolution represented a compromise that should be respected by all nations. He denied that it violated the treaty adding "what can be more fun than to watch improvised monoscenes as we neglect our responsiblities as the world's only remaining superpower? Why, I'm making reservations for next Tuesday's 'The Very Important One-Act Play Festival' now!"
U.S. Gets War Crimes Tribunal Exemption In Exchange for The Very Important One-Act Play Festival
By EDITH M. LEDERER
.c The Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council on Thursday approved another one-year exemption for American peacekeepers from prosecution by the new international war crimes tribunal, but it faced opposition from France, Germany and Syria until a compromise was reached in which the three nations would get the opportunity to go to The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre to watch Billy Merritt's "The Very Important One-Act Play Festival" this upcoming Tuesday night.
France, Germany and Syria had originally planned on abstaining, despite a U.S. appeal not to further strain the bitter trans-Atlantic division over the war against Iraq. The three argued that a special U.S. exemption was not necessary and only weakens the International Criminal Court.
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan spoke out strongly against any attempt to try to make the exemption permanent - which the United States initially sought. He warned that this would not only undermine the court but the authority of the U.N. Security Council ``and the legitimacy of United Nations peacekeeping.'' But with the inclusion of "The Very Important One-Act Play Festival" in the deal, Annan has reportedly been satisfied.
The resolution adopted by a vote of 12-0 with the three abstentions, authorizes a yearlong exemption from arrest or trial for peacekeepers from the United States and other countries that have not ratified the Rome treaty establishing the court with the promise that all other nations who have ratified the treaty be treated to a night on the town Tuesday, June 17th with "The Very Important One-Act Play Festival" as the centerpiece of the evening.
France and Germany, both members of the European Union, were in the forefront of opposition to the U.S.-led war against Iraq. Last week, the United States warned the EU that its criticism over the exemption request was putting more strains on trans-Atlantic relations.
France's deputy U.N. ambassador Michel Duclos said agreeing to the renewal ``risks in effect giving credence to the perception of permanent exceptions which can only weaken the court and impair its authority but getting to see Billy Merritt's new style of long-form improv would be worthwhile.''
During an open Security Council debate before the vote, Greece's U.N. ambassador Adamantios Vassilakis, speaking on behalf of the 15-nation bloc, put the United States on notice that ``automatic renewal would be undermining to the letter and the spirit of the Rome Treaty and its fundamental purpose unless the United States was willing to pony up with its pledge for a good time.''
All 15 EU nations are among the 90 countries that are party to the court, which will prosecute cases of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed after July 1, 2002. The court will step in only when countries are unwilling or unable to dispense justice themselves.
The court got a boost Wednesday when China's U.N. Ambassador Wang Yingfan said his country was ``positively considering'' ratifying the Rome Treaty. Beijing was one of seven countries that voted against the Rome statute but in the last four years has taken a more positive attitude ever since meeting with Billy Merritt at the Peter McManus Cafe, on 7th Avenue and West 19th Street, and finding out about the new show.
``China's change reflects a growing support worldwide for the ICC and international justice,'' said William Pace, who heads the Coalition for the International Criminal Court, which represents more than 1,000 organizations supporting the tribunal.
Then President Bill Clinton's administration signed the 1988 Rome treaty setting up the court, but the Bush administration has rescinded the U.S. signature.
President Bush contends that Americans could be subject to the court's jurisdiction even if it is not a party to the pact. Washington argues that the court could be used for frivolous or politically motivated prosecutions of American troops. In addition to the exemption, it also has signed bilateral agreements with 37 countries not to prosecute American officials - and is seeking more.
During Thursday's debate, Canada's U.N. Ambassador Paul Heinbecker appealed to the council to keep the exemption from becoming permanent and emphasized that ``the ICC is not a court for frivolous prosecutions.'' He noted safeguards put in the treaty at U.S. request to ensure that such prosecutions will be screened out.
Last July, the council unanimously approved a one-year exemption after a diplomatic battle in which the United States threatened to end far-flung peacekeeping operations from Afghanistan to Sierra Leone. That would come after the United States agreed to treat the rest of the United Nations to see Billy Merritt's other directed-troupe "The Documentary".
Washington had asked for a quick vote on its resolution. But non-council nations asked for - and got - an open council meeting before the vote.
The final deal dented the court's underlying principle that no one should be exempt from punishment for war crimes, and it angered court supporters and human rights groups in exchange to see "The Very Important One-Act Play Festival".
U.S. deputy ambassador James Cunningham called the Rome Treaty ``fatally flawed'' and said the resolution represented a compromise that should be respected by all nations. He denied that it violated the treaty adding "what can be more fun than to watch improvised monoscenes as we neglect our responsiblities as the world's only remaining superpower? Why, I'm making reservations for next Tuesday's 'The Very Important One-Act Play Festival' now!"
A Great Man
Gregory Peck, one of America's greatest screen icons, past away on June 12, 2003. Before he died, he whispered something to his beloved wife: "My greatest accomplishment was that I was a part of THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL."
Come to the show this Tuesday night @ 11pm. Do it for Gregory.
-Mo
Gregory Peck, one of America's greatest screen icons, past away on June 12, 2003. Before he died, he whispered something to his beloved wife: "My greatest accomplishment was that I was a part of THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL."
Come to the show this Tuesday night @ 11pm. Do it for Gregory.
-Mo
Has anyone seen "Y Tu Mama Tambien"? Do you remember that scene when the two guys and their older female travel companion get drunk and all three go into a bedroom where things get so hot and heavy that the two "hetero" dudes begin to tongue each other? Yeah...
THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
This Tuesday night, June 17th @ 11pm
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
307 West 26th Street (off of 8th Ave.)
New York, NY
Reservations: (212) 366-9176
Price: $5 p/person
(free w/ valid UCB Student ID)
THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
This Tuesday night, June 17th @ 11pm
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
307 West 26th Street (off of 8th Ave.)
New York, NY
Reservations: (212) 366-9176
Price: $5 p/person
(free w/ valid UCB Student ID)
Our Beloved Senator
In Hillary Clinton's autobiography, "Living History", there is this fun fact: THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL is mentioned an absurd 106 times! 106 times!!! Can you believe it? Neither could I. I had to check it out for myself and buy her new book. And it's all true. It is Bill's favorite show, ever since it was performed for him in the Rose Garden in March 1995. Hillary touted her love for THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL during her 2000 senate campaign here in New York in order to court what would be her most enthusiastic supports: soccer moms!
If Bill Clinton and soccer moms watch THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL, shouldn't you?
This Tuesday, June 17th @ 11pm, only at The UCB Theatre.
In Hillary Clinton's autobiography, "Living History", there is this fun fact: THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL is mentioned an absurd 106 times! 106 times!!! Can you believe it? Neither could I. I had to check it out for myself and buy her new book. And it's all true. It is Bill's favorite show, ever since it was performed for him in the Rose Garden in March 1995. Hillary touted her love for THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL during her 2000 senate campaign here in New York in order to court what would be her most enthusiastic supports: soccer moms!
If Bill Clinton and soccer moms watch THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL, shouldn't you?
This Tuesday, June 17th @ 11pm, only at The UCB Theatre.
TODAY IS THE DAY. TUESDAY!!!!
THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
This Tuesday night, June 17th @ 11pm
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
307 West 26th Street (off of 8th Ave.)
New York, NY
Reservations: (212) 366-9176
Price: $5 p/person
(free w/ valid UCB Student ID)
How's that for post #50 on this thread?
THE VERY IMPORTANT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
This Tuesday night, June 17th @ 11pm
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
307 West 26th Street (off of 8th Ave.)
New York, NY
Reservations: (212) 366-9176
Price: $5 p/person
(free w/ valid UCB Student ID)
How's that for post #50 on this thread?
do you like one act plays but hate all that stupid preparation and writing?
well you're in luck! we here at the very important one act play festival give you all the excitement of a one act play without having to wait for one to be written.
enjoy the freshest one act plays the ucbt has to offer, TONIGHT @ 11pm.
well you're in luck! we here at the very important one act play festival give you all the excitement of a one act play without having to wait for one to be written.
enjoy the freshest one act plays the ucbt has to offer, TONIGHT @ 11pm.
Improvised One-Acts. Tomorrow. @ 11pm. Only @ the UCB Theatre.
If you have already seen the show, thanks. Don't hestitate to come again, 'cause you're in all our hearts. And if you can, pass the word to all your peeps. That'll be awesome.
If you haven't see the show yet, you are more than invited to come on down to the UCB and catch us trying our darndest to entertain you. We'd love to see you there, especially if you're a sexy brunette, about 5' 3", and with almond-colored eyes and full red lips. Gimme a call at (646) CALL-MEYOURS
If you have already seen the show, thanks. Don't hestitate to come again, 'cause you're in all our hearts. And if you can, pass the word to all your peeps. That'll be awesome.
If you haven't see the show yet, you are more than invited to come on down to the UCB and catch us trying our darndest to entertain you. We'd love to see you there, especially if you're a sexy brunette, about 5' 3", and with almond-colored eyes and full red lips. Gimme a call at (646) CALL-MEYOURS
