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A day of fraternity and fun in . . . The Eternal Village 2018
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Our registrars
numbers 34 & 12,
numbers 34 & 12,
At 11:30 AM, on a gloriously sunny Sunday morning, September 9th, the doors to The Broadway Performance Hall were opened to welcome everyone to, The Eternal Village 2018.
Our charming and gregarious registrars, No. 34 (Jayden) and No. 12 (Lindsay), greeted the Villagers who had come from near and far--as near as two blocks from the Theater; as far away as those cherished individuals who traveled to Seattle from Edmonton, AB, Toronto, ON, Sterling, VA and San Francisco, CA.
Our charming and gregarious registrars, No. 34 (Jayden) and No. 12 (Lindsay), greeted the Villagers who had come from near and far--as near as two blocks from the Theater; as far away as those cherished individuals who traveled to Seattle from Edmonton, AB, Toronto, ON, Sterling, VA and San Francisco, CA.
As tradition (and The Rules) dictates, everyone received an individualized 2018 badge, their corresponding Village credit card and a folder containing the day's agenda and a full-color, double sided fold-out program poster / 2019 calendar.
Meanwhile, in the lobby of the theater, the history of The Prisoner --in print and through memorabilia--was on display.
Curated in two glass cabinets, flanking a life sized photo of No. 6, were collections of books, albums, CDs, glassware, trading cards, photos and an original press booklet about The Prisoner.
And, color, large scale reproductions of classic articles about the program, from publications such as Starlog, Infinity, Starburst and Comics International, were displayed on colored mounting boards.
Meanwhile, in the lobby of the theater, the history of The Prisoner --in print and through memorabilia--was on display.
Curated in two glass cabinets, flanking a life sized photo of No. 6, were collections of books, albums, CDs, glassware, trading cards, photos and an original press booklet about The Prisoner.
And, color, large scale reproductions of classic articles about the program, from publications such as Starlog, Infinity, Starburst and Comics International, were displayed on colored mounting boards.
Our Master of Ceremonies,
No. 28
No. 28
The program was convened at noon by our Master of Ceremonies, No. 28 (Doug Mackey).
No. 28 welcomed the attendees, and, introduced our two very special, in-person, guests: Mr. Rick Davy and Ms. Annette Andre.
After warm opening remarks, Rick & Annette, bid the audience a brief adieu while the Eternal Village's Technical Operations team was busy opening a channel to the program's first guest . . .
No. 28 welcomed the attendees, and, introduced our two very special, in-person, guests: Mr. Rick Davy and Ms. Annette Andre.
After warm opening remarks, Rick & Annette, bid the audience a brief adieu while the Eternal Village's Technical Operations team was busy opening a channel to the program's first guest . . .
Nicholas Briggs
and No. 28
and No. 28
There on the theater's screen appeared Nicholas Briggs: actor, writer, director and the Executive Producer (at Big Finish Productions) who has given Prisoner fans two amazing collections of full-cast audio dramas that have enhanced and expanded the program's creative canon.
No. 28 shared a lively discussion with Nicholas about the making of the Prisoner audio dramas, the audience (fans') reactions to the creations, and, delved into his wealth of work with the long-running and cherished program, Dr. Who.
Villagers posed intriguing questions to Nicholas about the timeframe of the Prisoner audio programs--whether they are set in 1967 or today? To all queries, and during the 45 minute conversation, Nicholas was gracious, exuberant and eloquent in sharing his stories, opinions and plans for future endeavors.
No. 28 shared a lively discussion with Nicholas about the making of the Prisoner audio dramas, the audience (fans') reactions to the creations, and, delved into his wealth of work with the long-running and cherished program, Dr. Who.
Villagers posed intriguing questions to Nicholas about the timeframe of the Prisoner audio programs--whether they are set in 1967 or today? To all queries, and during the 45 minute conversation, Nicholas was gracious, exuberant and eloquent in sharing his stories, opinions and plans for future endeavors.
Rick Davy,
Eeson, Becks
& Number 89
Eeson, Becks
& Number 89
The microphone was then passed from No. 28 to No. 89 (Karl) for the program's second segment: a conversation about Prisoner fan events and our international fraternity.
Joined on stage by Rick, No. 89--once again reaching around the globe--welcomed to our event, Eeson and Becks, the creators and hosts of, "Time For Cakes & Ale" podcasts.
This very fun conversation recounted the annual London Prisoner walking tours, the 50th anniversary celebration in Portmeirion and the two events that Rick produced at Elstree Studios in January and June of 2018. And . . . posed the question: what next?
Joined on stage by Rick, No. 89--once again reaching around the globe--welcomed to our event, Eeson and Becks, the creators and hosts of, "Time For Cakes & Ale" podcasts.
This very fun conversation recounted the annual London Prisoner walking tours, the 50th anniversary celebration in Portmeirion and the two events that Rick produced at Elstree Studios in January and June of 2018. And . . . posed the question: what next?
Brian Gorman
& Number 3
& Number 3
Returning from the program's first break, No. 3 (Mark Rahner) welcomed . . . author, actor, artist, Mr. Brian Gorman.
No. 3 shared a vibrant and funny conversation with Brian about the creation of his gorgeous graphic novel, and, his dynamic one-man stage play, both entitled, "Everyman: A Celebration of Patrick McGoohan & The Prisoner".
Topping off the conversation, Brian--immediately flexing his thespian talents--performed a bold and vibrant vignette from the play, wetting the Villagers' appetites for more of his charming discourse, and, his fascinating theatrical creations.
No. 3 shared a vibrant and funny conversation with Brian about the creation of his gorgeous graphic novel, and, his dynamic one-man stage play, both entitled, "Everyman: A Celebration of Patrick McGoohan & The Prisoner".
Topping off the conversation, Brian--immediately flexing his thespian talents--performed a bold and vibrant vignette from the play, wetting the Villagers' appetites for more of his charming discourse, and, his fascinating theatrical creations.
Rick Davy
& Number 30
& Number 30
Next up, the Eternal Village's master of Lesson's Learned (give a listen to The Eternal Village-cast episode 1), No. 30 (Janine) shared a lively and enthralling conversation with Rick Davy.
Rick, the Director of The UnMutual website, the author of such works as, "The Prisoner--The Essential Guide", "Playboys, Spies & Private Eyes", and the publisher of a wealth of Prisoner tomes, held the audience enraptured with his knowledge of, and connection to, the program, its production, creators and impacts.
A highlight of Rick conversation regarded a most rare and intriguing 8mm movie taken during the Prisoner's first visit / filming in Portmeirion. Rick provided amazing explanations and fascinating anecdotes about the unique behind-the-scenes film.
Rick, the Director of The UnMutual website, the author of such works as, "The Prisoner--The Essential Guide", "Playboys, Spies & Private Eyes", and the publisher of a wealth of Prisoner tomes, held the audience enraptured with his knowledge of, and connection to, the program, its production, creators and impacts.
A highlight of Rick conversation regarded a most rare and intriguing 8mm movie taken during the Prisoner's first visit / filming in Portmeirion. Rick provided amazing explanations and fascinating anecdotes about the unique behind-the-scenes film.
Annette Andre
& Number 89
& Number 89
At the zenith of the event, the audience was treated to a delightful tapestry of video highlights from Annette's TV and screen credits throughout the 1960s.
After each delightful scene was played on the theater screen--many that she had not viewed since their original airing--Annette regaled the audiences with insights that ranged from wickedly sardonic to stunningly insightful.
Annette's reflections about the impacts that her co-stars had on her own performances, the rigors of building a career, and, the vulnerabilities of crafting characters . . . evoked both empathy for the art she's made and inspiration for the career she achieved.
After each delightful scene was played on the theater screen--many that she had not viewed since their original airing--Annette regaled the audiences with insights that ranged from wickedly sardonic to stunningly insightful.
Annette's reflections about the impacts that her co-stars had on her own performances, the rigors of building a career, and, the vulnerabilities of crafting characters . . . evoked both empathy for the art she's made and inspiration for the career she achieved.
As a capstone celebration of the day's fun and fraternity, a raffle of Eternal Village materials and Prisoner memorabilia was conducted.
All Villagers were invited to place their badges face down on the stage. Then, No. 34 (Jayden) and No. 32 (Lila) selected the badges of folks who won such items as the giant banners that welcomed attendees to the event, Prisoner books, posters, shopping bags and the life sized stand-up of No. 6.
All Villagers were invited to place their badges face down on the stage. Then, No. 34 (Jayden) and No. 32 (Lila) selected the badges of folks who won such items as the giant banners that welcomed attendees to the event, Prisoner books, posters, shopping bags and the life sized stand-up of No. 6.
Throughout the day, the lobby of The Broadway Performance Hall was filled with smiling faces and active, engaged conversations.
Villagers were elated to interact with Rick & Annette, either to share greetings, or, to purchase some of the wonderful books, photos and/or materials they had for sale. And, the Eternal Village's bar and shop were favored by many happy individuals.
Villagers were elated to interact with Rick & Annette, either to share greetings, or, to purchase some of the wonderful books, photos and/or materials they had for sale. And, the Eternal Village's bar and shop were favored by many happy individuals.