THE USUAL SUSPECTS, SLAPDASH FLIMFLAMMERY X by Loaded Gun Theory at the Off Center, August 24, 2013

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The Usual Suspects
Slapdash Flimflammery X

August 24 at the The Off-Center, 2211-A Hidalgo Street, near E. 7th Street and Robert Martinez (behind Joe's Bakery) , 8 p.m.

Loaded Gun Theory's yearly 24-hour play festival rounds up the usual suspects. This year we'll lock 7 writers in a dark theater and have them write all night. The actors and directors will show up in the morning and rehearse all day for your enjoyment at 8 pm that night.

Cast and Crew

Writers

E.D. Harrelson.Timothy Thomas,Travis Holmes,Anna Larson,Trey Deason, Paul Emig

Directors

Robert Deike, Ian LeClair, Bill Arnold, Ian King,Julie Winston-Thomas, Lynn Beaver, Karen Jambon

Actors

Frank Benge, Le Easter,Amy Lewis, Jessica Medina. Kurt Hildebrand, Thisbe Lara, Zach Pettichord,Darren Scharf, Jean Budney, Roxy Becker, Jennifer McKenna, Andy Smith, Courtney Hopkin, Kera Blay, , Gino Sandoval, Marc Balester, Miriam Rubin, Craig Kanne, Carrie Stephens, Derek Jones, Mary Roark, Amy Minor, Marsha Sray

Head Improvisor

Renee Stewart

Assistant Stage Stallion

Jacob Stahl

Board Op

Gina Lopez

Stage Goddess

Madeline Winston

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2013-2014 Theatre Season at the Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock

[Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 Lee Street, Round Rock - click for map]

announces its 2013 - 2014 theatre season:

The Red Velvet Cake Wars
by Jones, Hope & Wooten - directed by Lynn Beaver

In this riotously funny Southern-fried comedy, the three Verdeen cousins—Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette—could not have picked a worse time to throw their family reunion. Their outrageous antics have delighted local gossips in the small town of Sweetgum (just down the road from Fayro) and the eyes of Texas are upon them, as their self-righteous Aunt LaMerle is quick to point out. Having “accidentally” crashed her minivan through the bedroom wall of her husband’s girlfriend’s doublewide, Gaynelle is one frazzled nerve away from a spectacular meltdown. Peaches, a saucy firebrand and the number one mortuarial cosmetologist in the tri-county area, is struggling to decide if it’s time to have her long-absent trucker husband declared dead. And Jimmie Wyvette, the rough-around-the-edges store manager of Whatley’s Western Wear, is resorting to extreme measures to outmaneuver a priss-pot neighbor for the affections of Sweetgum’s newest widower. But the cousins can’t back out of the reunion now. It’s on and Gaynelle’s hosting it; Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette have decided its success is the perfect way to prove Gaynelle’s sanity to a skeptical court-appointed psychologist. Unfortunately, they face an uphill battle as a parade of wildly eccentric Verdeens gathers on the hottest day of July, smack-dab in the middle of Texas tornado season. Things spin hilariously out of control when a neighbor’s pet devours everything edible, a one-eyed suitor shows up to declare his love and a jaw-dropping high-stakes wager is made on who bakes the best red velvet cake. As this fast-paced romp barrels toward its uproarious climax, you’ll wish your own family reunions were this much fun!

A Christmas Story
by Philip Grecian. Based on the motion picture "A Christmas Story." Directed by Laura Vohs.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Goldblatt's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out." All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more.

The Boys Next Door
by Tom Griffin, directed by Eric Nelson

The place is a communal residence in a New England city, where four mentally handicapped men live under the supervision of an earnest, but increasingly "burned out" young social worker named Jack. Norman, who works in a doughnut shop and is unable to resist the lure of the sweet pastries, takes great pride in the huge bundle of keys that dangles from his waist; Lucien P. Smith has the mind of a five-year-old but imagines that he is able to read and comprehend the weighty books he lugs about; Arnold, the ringleader of the group, is a hyperactive, compulsive chatterer, who suffers from deep-seated insecurities and a persecution complex; while Barry, a brilliant schizophrenic who is devastated by the unfeeling rejection of his brutal father, fantasizes that he is a golf pro. Mingled with scenes from the daily lives of these four, where "little things" sometimes become momentous (and often very funny), are moments of great poignancy when, with touching effectiveness, we are reminded that the handicapped, like the rest of us, want only to love and laugh and find some meaning and purpose in the brief time that they, like their more fortunate brothers, are allotted on this earth.


The Chalk Garden
by Enid Bagnold, directed by Frank Benge

A story about the need to bring love - real love - to children. Miss Madrigal is a newly hired nanny/companion at the home of Mrs. St. Maugham, a wealthy and slightly eccentric old woman who has been at war with her daughter Olivia for some time. Olivia has a daughter Laurel who has emotional problems, and whom Mrs. St. Maugham has legally taken away from Olivia. The old lady pretends that only she can give the love and care to the girl that her own daughter fails to give, but in reality she allows Laurel to have full freedom. As Laurel is an arsonist and liar this is not the best policy. The household is completed by the wryly humorous butler Maitland. He sees the blundering by his employer, and he would like to tell a few things to Laurel, but he restrains himself because of his status as an employee. Madrigal, of course, having just arrived is more willing to openly confront Laurel. She does so in an effort to understand her. Laurel appreciates having a new person to toy with, and opens up to an extent (revealing a love of old murder cases), but she is trying to find out the secret that Madrigal is holding back on - which she assumes can prove quite wounding if exposed, and she would love to expose it. At points the secret comes near to the surface, but it keeps getting closed as quickly as it seems to appear. In the meantime Madrigal tries to get her employer see the need for Laurel to have her mother back into her life.

Refried Flimflammery
An evening of selected short plays from the playwrights of Loaded Gun Theory's "Slapdash Flimflammery"

Once again, we offer an evening of the most popular of the short plays from the minds of Loaded Gun Theory! These were all done one night only... until NOW!! A riotous evening of adult laughs!!


Jungalbook
Adapted by Edward Mast. Based on the Mowgli stories of Rudyard Kipling. Directed by Nelly Ruiz de Chavez.

Our Youth Guild summer show! This dramatization places the jungle of India on a children's playground. The dialogue and action refer to the jungle, but the play draws color and style from a child's intense world of playfulness, loyalty, adventure and betrayal. Mowgli, the human child, grows up in the jungle, raised by wolves under the guidance of Baloo the bear. The tiger, Sherakhan, killed his parents and wants the boy's flesh, but Bagheera, the lone panther, protects him. Mowgli grows up wild and unconcerned, believing he's a wolf; but the tiger works long and hard to poison the wolf pack against him. With rope stolen from the human village, Mowgli meets and destroys Sherakhan; but his use of "manthing" has broken jungle law. Mowgli must choose whether to defy the law or leave the jungle forever.

THE BROTHERS MERLIN, Loaded Gun Theory at the Off Center, May 17 - June 1, 2013

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The Brothers Merlin

The Off-Center, 2211-A Hidalgo Street, near E. 7th Street and Robert Martinez (behind Joe's Bakery) 

May 17th-18th, 23rd-25th, 29th-31st, Jun 1st at 8 pm





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Come meet the Brothers Merlin and their Magnificent Menagerie of Mysteries. Two brothers unearth a mysterious secret to immortality. This curse ultimately causes them to sacrifice what they love. But who is that handsome stranger? Is the dog trainer really Hitler's clone? And what's going on with those meddling kids?


Set in a carnival after the unleashing of an unspeakable ancient evil, The Brothers Merlin combines elements of comedy, magic and 1960s B-movie horror for a roller-coaster ride of weirdness.

May 17th-18th, 23rd-25th, 29th-31st, Jun 1st at 8:00pm

Cast and Crew

• Frank Benge Director
• Beth Trumpy Dramaturg
• Amy Lewis Writer
• Anna Larson Writer
• Bill Arnold Writer
• E.D. Harrelson Writer
• Ian King Writer
• Ian LeClair Writer
• Julie Winston-Thomas Writer
• Timothy Thomas Writer

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Auditions for the Brothers Merlin by Loaded Gun Theory, March 25 and 26, 2013

 
Auditions for The Brothers Merlin and their Magnificent Menagerie of Mysteries, the newest collaboratively written play from Loaded Gun Theory. Set in a carnival after the unleashing of an unspeakable ancient evil, The Brothers Merlin combines elements of comedy, magic and 1960s B-movie horror for a roller-coaster ride of weirdness.

Auditions for this comedic tale of carnival horror will be held on March 25th and March 26th in the evening. Email auditions@loadedguntheory.com or call 512-916-9856 for an audition time. We are casting for all roles.

A PDF of the script will be made availableat the Loaded Gun Theory website and actors are encouraged to read it.

Principals

BILLY (m) teenage dreamer who comes to the carnival chasing JUJO

JUJO (f) teenage wannabe freak looking for her dad at the carnival

EVELYN (f) 50+ no nonsense southern woman who keeps the carnival running

MIKE (m) carnival roustabout with a troubled past

FRITZI (m) German dog trainer 40+

NADIA (f) Russian bearded lady and knife throwing target

BARD/FARRAH (f) knife thrower disguised as a man

THOMAS (m) ageless mischief maker and carnival owner

MERLE (m) ageless carnival owner and wizard

Secondary (roles may be combined)

ALLIGATORMAN (m) half-man/half-alligator. Likes martinis.

GWENYTH (f) archaeologist sister of THOMAS and MERLE, who meets an untimely end

NATHAN (m) MIKE's boyfriend

PIERRE (m) French loverboy, who meets an untimely end

GOTTLIEB (m) German nazi superintendent

EICHELBERGER (m) German nazi subordinate

Various

CARNIVAL PERFORMERS/STAGE HANDS/CUE CARD GIRL esp. desirable skills are gymnastics, juggling and stilts skills

THE BROTHER'S MERLIN, Loaded Gun Theory at FronteraFest, January

Our 10th Frontera Fest Short Fringe entry is... it's that time of year and we've got a sneak peak of The Brother's Merlin Loaded Gun Theory is writing again. Feverishly. We meet every week. Sucking juices from the collective hive mind. Our new play "The Brother's Merlin and their Magnificent Menagerie of Mysteries" is heading your way this May. Carnival. Knives. Child Sacrifice. And a giant sentient reptile! Curiosity piqued? You're in luck. At Frontera Fest we're presenting a sneak preview of "The Brother's Merlin". In it the Third Reich is on the ropes. And now their last hope wants nothing but to run away and join the circus. Starring Brock England, Robert Deike, Andy Smith, and Stephen Reynolds. Tickets are going incredibly fast this year, and we share the evening with Zell Miller III who is never anything short of fantastic, so get your tickets today.    Price   Short Fringe $16.00    When   January 24th at 8:00pm   Where    Click to Buy Tickets!      Hyde Park Theatre

Loaded Gun Theory is a theatrical production company located in Austin, TX. We were founded in November of 1998 by 5 playwrights as a means to produce more original work. We are a sponsored project of the Austin Creative Alliance. Loaded Gun Theory is committed to developing artists. We prefer original works that comment on society and politics. We want to help playwrights, actors and technical designers build the practical background they need to grow. Follow on Twitter | Friend on Facebook | Forward to Friend Copyight © 2013 Loaded Gun Theory, All rights reserved.

Upcoming: 9 Lives (and Deaths) of Slapdash, Loaded Gun Theory, November 17

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9 Lives (and Deaths) of Slapdash

Slapdash Flimflammery 9

Loaded Gun Theory's (mostly) annual 24-hour play festival returns on November 17th! 7 writers locked in a dark theatre overnight. 7 directors and 21 actors rehearse all day and 7 new plays are brought to life at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo, near E. 7th and Robert Martinez, behind Joe's Bakery (click for map).

Performances at 8 p.m., November 17. Tickets $15 ($13 Creative Alliance members) available on-line through GetPlayTix.

Stage Goddess	Maddie Winston	Stage Manager
Writer	Travis Holmes	Writer
Writer	Aimee Gonzales	Writer
Writer	Trey Deason	Writer
Writer	Timothy Thomas	Writer
Writer	Anna Ford Larson	Writer
Writer	E. D. Harrelson	Writer
Writer	Gary Jaffe	Writer
Director	Lynn S. Beaver	Director
Director	Julie Winston-Thomas	Director
Director	Ian LeClair	Director
Director	Frank Benge	Director
Director	Ian King	Director
Director	Andrea Smith	Director
Director	Karen Jambon	Director
Actor	Bill Arnold	Actor
Actor	Amy Lewis	Actor
Actor	Le Easter	Actor
Actor	Zach Pettichord	Actor
Actor	Suzanne Balling	Actor
Actor	Mary Roark	Actor
Actor	John Dunn	Actor
Actor	Courtney Hopkin	Actor
Actor	Mick D'arcy	Actor
Actor	Jessica Medina	Actor
Actor	Alexandra Budziszewski Russo	Actor
Actor	Dawn Youngs	Actor
Actor	Marsha Sray	Actor
Actor	Robert Deike	Actor
Actor	Kurt Hildebrand	Actor
Actor	Andy Smith	Actor
Actor	Derek Jones	Actor
Actor	Kera Blay	Actor
Actor	Wray Crawford	Actor
Actor	Alison Farnell	Actor
Actor	Brian Schneider	Actor

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Auditions in Round Rock for An Evening of Austin Playwrights, Sam Bass Community Theatre, May 20-21

AUDITIONS at Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock: "An Evening of Austin Playwrights"
Parts are available for MEN and WOMEN.  Auditions will be held at SBCT Old Depot Stage, 600 Lee Street, Round Rock (click for map)
Mon. May 7 & Tues. May 8 from 7-9 PM.  Auditions will consist of cold readings from the 5 show plays that will make up the evening.

Upcoming: An Evening of Austin Playwrights, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, May 25 - June 2

in Round Rock

UP NEXT 

at Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock:

 An Evening of Austin Playwrights 

5 short comedies from the creative minds of the playwrights at Loaded Gun Theory. 

May 25, 26, 31 at 8 p.m.; May 27 at 2 p.m.

June 1 and 2 at 8 p.m.

Sam Bass Community Theatre

600 Lee Street, Round Rock (click for map)

General admission $18, students and seniors $15, Thursdays $13

These riotously funny plays will be directed by Laura Vohs, Valerie Liebersbach, Ashely Zeh, CiCi Barone and Michael Vohs. You won't want to miss these new works by some of Austin's best and brightest. Opens May 25. Performances are May 25, 26, 31 and June 1 & 2 at 8:00 PM and May 27 at 2:00 PM.

Upcoming: Apocalyptic by Loaded Gun Theory at FronteraFest, Hyde Park Theatre, February 10

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The Apocalypse Play:

Apocalyptic!

For the past 6 months Loaded Gun Theory has been collaborating on a new full length play. This Thursday at 8:00pm come out to Hyde Park Theatre and witness a 20 minute teaser as part of Frontera Fest Short Fringe. A woman who talks to teacups. A man at the end of his rope (literally). An acerbic therapist, a charismatic playboy of unknown origins and his ever present donkey friend. Come out and see the beginnings of this hilarious dark comedy written by E.D. Harrelson, Julie Winston-Thomas, Anna Larson, Amy Lewis, Timothy Thomas, Ian LeClair, and Bill Arnold.

Click to purchase tickets for the FronteraFest Short Fringe program of February 9

Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St. at Guadalupe, 8 p.m. (click for map)

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Upcoming: Back to the Flim Flam, Part 8, Loaded Gun Theory, October 1

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October 1, 8 p.m.

at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo Street (click for map)

Tickets $15 ($13 for members of the Austin Creative Alliance) Click to buy tickets on-line

24 hours before showtime 7 writers are locked in a theater. They give a line, they take a line. They write all night.

Early the next morning groggy directors, actors, and stage managers show up to rehearse frenetically and produce a fantastic night of theater for you at 8 p.m.

So what's the special sauce this year? We can't say much. But it has a little something to do with time...

Upcoming: The Graveside Service by Tim Thomas, FronteraFest at Hyde Park Theatre, February 5

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Announcing


The Graveside Service

by Timothy Thomas

as part of FronteraFest's Short Fringe. This is your first chance to get a glimpse at what will become a new musical from Loaded Gun Theory. This show will sell out!

Friday February 5, 2010, 8 p.m. at the Hyde Park Theatre
Buy Tickets Now!

Loaded Gun Theory will reveal everything about KOOP Radio's Mr. Spradling and Mr. Harris and their roles in the deaths of certain musicians.

Lights! Longing! Music! Carnage!

Directed by Amy Lewis with Craig Kanne as Mr. Harris,Gene Storie as Mr. Spradling, Nikki Zook as Lillian Price, Bobbie Oliver as Mrs. Roger T. Price

Upcoming: Slapdash Flimflammery SIXXX, Loaded Gun Theory at the Off Center, September 25

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Upcoming: Teacher, Teacher by Max Langert, Loaded Gun Theory at

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It may be summertime, but school is still in session!

TEACHER, TEACHER

Loaded Gun Theory and Austin Scriptworks member Max Langert team up for a zany new comedy about what teachers are really up to when class is over. School buses run amok and zombie students attack, but at least there's plenty of coffee!

Teacher, Teacher is being directed by E.D. Harrelson and stars Jessica Medina, Louise Martin, Jeanne Harris, Robert Dieke, Ian King and Travis Holmes.

June 12,13, 17-20, and 25-27 at 8:00pm
Tickets: $18/$15 for ACoT/Teachers
Austin Scriptworks Benefit Night June 17th - 50% of proceeds donated to Austin Scriptworks
Special Artist night June 18th - $15/13 for ACoT/Teachers (online only!)
Performances at the Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo Street

Wednesday June 17th is Scriptworks night
Join us on Wednesday June 17th for a benefit for Austin Scriptworks. A grant from them is helping us put on "Teacher, Teacher" and so we're giving back 50% of proceeds from that night to their "Finer Point" grant fund.

We'd like to encourage all writers and those who appreciate new works to head out in support. You can buy your tickets for that night here:

http://lgt.buyplaytix.com

Teacher, Teacher is presented with assistance from Austin Script Works
through their Finer Points Fund for new play production

Loaded Gun is a sponsored project of the Austin Circle of Theatres