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2013 - 2014 Theatre Season
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Showing posts with label 2013-2014. Show all posts
Monday, October 14, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
2013-2014 Pollyanna Theatre Season, Austin
Pollyanna Theatre is excited about its 2013-2014 season and invites you to join us. Please share the season information (below) with the teachers you work with.
THE BOY WHO LOVED MONSTERS AND THE GIRL WHO LOVED PEAS
by Jonathan Graham
October 11-18, 2013
Evan, like many 7 year olds, does not like to clean his plate, especially a plate filled with peas. And to make matters worse, baby sister Sue loves them. When forced to remain at the table until his plate is clean, Evan makes a wish for a monster to come eat his family. But watch out! Wishes can come true. Soon Evan and Sue find themselves trying to hide a six foot talk green monster named Pea from their parents. Among the laughs, Evan finds that although his parents discipline him, protecting those he loves is his goal. Pea teaches Evan and the whole family many things including the importance of playing together, keeping imaginations alive, and that it is important to make room for surprises in every home. Perfect for audience members ages 5 and up.
SPRITES
by Holly Hepp-Galvan
A Co-Production with Ballet Austin
January 24-31, 2014
This new dance drama for young audiences introduces audiences to a young girl named Wren who is new to the neighborhood. Being new isn't always easy and Wren learns this the hard way when Marlie, the neighborhood bully, talks her into posting a very hateful and untrue email about another girl. While Wren senses that this isn't a good idea, her eagerness to fit in is strong. Pollyanna Audiences will see, right along with Wren, that words of hate are truly weapons whether spoken or launched into cyberspace.
This collaboration with Ballet Austin features choreography and dance which bring Wren's words to life. Ultimately, SPRITES is a story told through auction and movement in a powerful way, one that will no doubt leave a lasting impression on audiences of all ages, especially those ages 8 and older.
PLUS AND MINUS:
THE VACATION ADVENTURE
by Katherine Gee Perrone
May 12-16, 2013
In May of 2013 Pollyanna audiences fell in love with Addy Plus and Minus Takeaway, two very unlikely friends. Well, Addy still loves to put things together and Minus still loves to subtract. But this newest production finds the two friends appreciating their differences and going on their first vacation together. All seems to be going well until they met up with Slash McGillacutty, a guy who insists on cutting things in half. How will Addy and Minus react to Slash? And is there a way to salvage their vacation once Slash McGillacutty arrives on the scene? Come along and find out. This play, which brings pre-kindergarten basic math concepts to life, will be enjoyed by audiences ages 4 and up.
PETER AND THE PIPER
by Holly Hepp-Galvan
July 14-18, 2014
Peter is a boy who follows his own drummer and enjoys doing his own thing. Peter is definitely not one of those guys who follows the crowd. This is usually no big deal for him. But all of that changes when The Piper comes to town. All the kids are listening to The Piper's music and loving what they hear. But Peter is not a fan on what he considers the newcomers questionable musical skills. Suddenly Peter find his friends calling him "lame." How can Peter stand up to this new pressure to be just like everybody else? Hepp-Galvan's newest play is both touching and funny and will be enjoyed by audiences ages 8 and older.
Friday, August 23, 2013
(*) 2013-2014 Theatre Season, Renaissance Guild, San Antonio
(performing at the Jo Long Theatre at the Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry St., San Antonio - click for map)
presents details of the 2013-2014 theatre season:
We Are Who We Were: The Migration Project
The project is an examination and celebration of the great migration of the twentieth century on the present day and its impact through the eyes of contemporary playwrights. Last season it was “A Raisin in the Sun”, this year will feature 3 Main Stage productions that highlight the experience that changed the shape of American culture and history including leadership, family, religion and gender politics/ responsibility.
Season 13 FREE Audition Workshop & Season Auditions
September 6-7, 2013
Free Audition workshop training to prepare & encourage and performers for season auditions.
Season 13 Fundraiser October, 2013
Get dressed up, come have some fun, &help support our season efforts! More details coming!
Langston Hughes
December 12-15, 2013
A retelling of the Christmas story with a predominately black cast, with narrative, dance, gospel songs and folk spirituals, a unique creation of this prolific poet and playwright.
December 12-15, 2013
A retelling of the Christmas story with a predominately black cast, with narrative, dance, gospel songs and folk spirituals, a unique creation of this prolific poet and playwright.
January 17-February 9, 2014 (no show Jan 18 & Feb 3)
A gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.
Crumbs From The Table Of Joy ~ Lynn Nottage
March 28-April 13, 2014
A Black, recent widower and his daughters move to Brooklyn for a better life. Not knowing how to parent, he turns to others for answers, namely his sister-in-law who stands for everything he dislikes. As the racial and social issues of the late 1950s escalate, personal issues between the two explode, prompting him to walk out. A few days later, he returns, with a new wife—a white, German immigrant, and life in the household gets heated.
ActOne Series
Theme: “Family Matters”
May 9 & 10, 2014
An evening of original one-act plays and monologues presented by some of the city’s finest!
May 23, 2014
Theatre Summer Camp for Kids *
June 9-27, 2014
Greatness happens with vision, belief, motivation and support. The CCCC and TRG share a common vision to empower young lives to reach the unthinkable! This latest installment will have two camps to facilitate youth from ages 6-18, beginner to advanced!
Season Tickets available soon!
*In partnership with The Carver Community Cultural Center
*All events at The Carver Community Cultural Center unless noted
More exciting events on the way! Join our email list to stay posted
shows@therenaissanceguild.org
210.364.9501 • POB 12381• San Antonio, TX 78212
(All titles and dates subject to change)
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
2013-2014 Theatre Subscription Series, University of Texas
Introducing the 2013/2014 Subscription Series at the University of Texas, Austin
(click show titles for additional information at UT Performing Arts)
by Frederick Knott
B. Iden Payne Theatre October 4 - 13, 2013
"...Original and remarkably good theatre - quiet in style but tingling in excitement underneath." - The New York Times
Set in 1950s London. Tony Wendice concocts a plot to murder his wealthy wife Margot. When the scheme goes awry, he devises a sinister backup plan to get her out of the picture for good. Knott's classic tale, made famous by Alfred Hitchcock's hit film, continues to be one of the most popular thrillers for stage and screen.
Our Country's Good
By Timberlake Wertenbaker
Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
October 18 - 27, 2013
"...a backstage play with a social conscience, demonstrating the redemptive power of theater and of education." - The New York Times
Adapted from Thomas Keneally's novel The Playmaker, Wertenbaker introduces the audience to an 18th century Australian penal colony. Amid the brutal conditions of the settlement, a Royal Marine lieutenant works with the convicts to present a comedic stage play.
Dead Man's Cell Phone
By Sarah Ruhl
Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
February 14 - 23, 2014
"Ruhl's zany probe of the razor-thin line between life and death delivers a fresh and humorous look at the times we live in." - Variety
When a woman answers the cell phone of a recently deceased café patron, she holds on to the device to keep the man alive in a strange yet significant way.
Kinesthetic Imperative
Artistic Directors David Justin and Holly Williams
B. Iden Payne Theatre
B. Iden Payne Theatre
March 6 - 9, 2014
"Dance Repertory Theatre...guided its audiences to heaven." - The Austin Chronicle
A showcase of unique and compelling dance works created by nationally renowned choreographers, including a leader of American avant-garde dance, Merce Cunningham.
In the Heights
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
B. Iden Payne Theatre
Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
B. Iden Payne Theatre
April 9-19, 2014
"An exuberant, animated shrine to the importance of family ties and being faithful to where you come from." - Ben Brantley of The New York Times
"An exuberant, animated shrine to the importance of family ties and being faithful to where you come from." - Ben Brantley of The New York Times
Winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical, In the Heights is the captivating journey into New York’s vibrant Washington Heights community. With an invigorating score of Latin pop and hip hop, combined with dynamic dance, this joy-filled story is about finding your place in the world.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
2013-2014 Theatre Season, Hill Country Community Theatre
Hill Country Community Theatre, 2003 W. FM 2147, Cottonwood Shores near Marble Falls
2013-2014 SEASON
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
2013-2014 Austin Playhouse Season
2013-2014 Season
Join us for another year of extraordinary
comedies, dramas, and musicals!
Season tickets for our 5-play season are on sale now!
Call 512.476.0084 or online at www.austinplayhouse.com.
Already a subscriber? Make reservations for the season now!
1) Man of La Mancha
by Wasserman, Darion, & Leigh
September 6 - October 6, 2013Against all odds, a man sees good and innocence in a world filled with darkness and despair. This musical adventure is a classic tale of the triumph of man over his own follies. Starring Rick Roemer, Boni Hester, Jacob Trussell, Huck Huckaby, Ben Wolfe, Brian Coughlin, Claire Grasso, Wendy Zavaleta, Josh Wechsler, Leslie Hethcox, Ann Richards, Stephen Mercantel, Paul Koudouris, Brian Losoya, Glenn DeVar, and Patrick Crowley.
2) And Then There Were None
by Agatha Christie
November 22 - December 22, 2013A murder-mystery from the queen of suspense!
November 22 - December 22, 2013A murder-mystery from the queen of suspense!
When ten houseguests gather on a secluded island, the situation is ripe for misfortune. One by one, each guest meets their fate.
Who's the murderous culprit? And who will be next?
3) The Liar
by David Ives
February 7 - March 9, 2014Paris, 1643. From absurd misunderstandings and a series of breathtakingly intricate lies springs one of the Western world's greatest comedies, a sparkling urban romance as fresh as the day Pierre Corneille wrote it, brilliantly adapted by David Ives.
February 7 - March 9, 2014Paris, 1643. From absurd misunderstandings and a series of breathtakingly intricate lies springs one of the Western world's greatest comedies, a sparkling urban romance as fresh as the day Pierre Corneille wrote it, brilliantly adapted by David Ives.
4) Roaring
by Cyndi Williams
April 4 - May 4, 2014
April 4 - May 4, 2014
We're thrilled to present the world premiere of a new play by award-winning local playwright Cyndi WIlliams! At an underground retirement center a mysterious phenomenon traps residents and visitors, isolating them from the rest of the world. In the ensuing hours, ghosts appear, romances spark, and the youthful spirits of the past are released.
5) TBA
May 23 - June 22, 2014
May 23 - June 22, 2014
Our original choice to close out the season, Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys, has been restricted due to a possible Broadway production. We are looking for another great comedy to close the season!
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Special Productions
This year Austin Playhouse is producing two special off-season productions!
The Dead Presidents' Club
by Larry L. King
October 18 - November 3, 2013
LBJ, Nixon, Truman, and Coolidge are back!
Our most popular comedy returns for a limited run! And join us on October 18th for a special Opening Night Party benefiting Austin Playhouse's Production Fund! Great food, fantastic drinks, silent auction, and a party with the presidents! *Contains adult language.
Venus In Fur
by David Ives, January 3 - 26, 2014.
Sexy. Provocative. Hilarious. The smash Broadway hit makes its Austin debut in a delicious new production.
Hailed as "seriously smart and very funny" by the New York Times, Venus in Fur is a laugh-out-loud study of the politics of power that's guaranteed to charm and delight. *Contains adult language.
T he Dead Presidents' Club and Venus in Fur are not part of our subscription season, but Austin Playhouse subscribers and their guests may purchase tickets for half-price!
*Tickets for The Dead Presidents' Club Opening Night Benefit and Don Toner's Birthday Party on October 18th are not discounted.
Monday, August 5, 2013
2013-2014 season, Oh Dragon Theatre Company
Oh Dragon Theatre Company is excited to announce their 2013 – 2014 season! This season will feature the Austin premieres of two plays. Our main focus was to introduce new directors and plays to the Austin theatre community. We hope you’ll join us for what we think we’ll be an amazing year in live theatre.
The Flu Season
by Will Eno
Directed by Carl Gonzales
A love story goes bad (really bad), a play gets written in painful fits and starts, snow falls, it turns to slush. Maybe spring arrives. This is a play to remind us why sunsets make us sad, how nostalgia is like fog and why we live our lives as though we are in mourning for them.
Thursdays through Saturdays, November 7th – 16th.
grayDuck gallery, 608 Monroe Street Austin, Texas
*Austin Premiere*
DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING– An evening of my plays
by Mark Harvey Levine
Directed by Phil Morin, Michael Floyd, and Jessica Helmke
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A journey through ten short stories featuring ordinary people in not-so-ordinary situations.
February 2014 (Dates & Location TBA)
*Austin Premiere*
Tango Through The Revolution
by Adam Esquenazi Douglas
Directed by Katherine Wilkinson
In a small city in Cuba, on the night of their honeymoon, newlyweds Violeta and Moises Esquenazi begin their married life at the moment Castro is poised to take over the country. As the revolution shifts from a minor movement to a new, brutal way of life, this once simple couple is forced to reevaluate what morality and decency means in a world compromised by broken promises and fading music.
July/August 2014 (Dates & Location TBA)
For more information about Oh Dragon Theatre Company and our season, please visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/OhDragonTheatreCompany
Friday, August 2, 2013
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