Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Photos by Christopher Loveless of 'Man of La Mancha' cast, Austin Playhouse, September 6 - October 6, 2013
A portfolio of seven cast photos by Christopher Loveless for the
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| Rick Roemer (photo: Christopher Loveless) |
Man of La Mancha
by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion and Mitch Leigh
directed by Don Toner musical direction by Michael McKelvey
with Rick Roemer as Don Quijote
September 6 – October 6, 2013, Thursdays–Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m.
Austin Playhouse at Highland Mall, 6001 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78752 - click for map
WEB: www.austinplayhouse.com
TICKETS: $34 Thursday/Friday, $36 Saturday/Sunday, $38 Opening Night with champagne reception: Friday, September 6, 2013 All student tickets are half-price. $3 discount for Seniors 65 and up.
BOX OFFICE: 512.476.0084 or online www.austinplayhouse.com
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| Boni Hester and cast (photo: Christopher Loveless) |
Auditions for Sitelines, II, September 7 - 22 AND for 'What's Goin' on?,' Generic Ensemble CompanySeptember 28 - 29, 2013
Sitelines, Action II: JOIN US We Want YOU--our audience, our extended ensemble, our supporters
As each "Sitelines" action must be in partnership, for this next action, we invite: anyone who has been or currently is affiliated with GenEnCo; anyone who wants to be affiliated with GenEnCo; anyone who supports or believes in our mission of "making the invisible visible through bold, socially relevant theatre" that centers marginalized bodies (particular queers, people of color, gender queers, immigrants and children of immigrants).
“Sitelines” is a series of short, site-specific, free and public performances devised and developed as an ensemble, which includes suggestions submitted by ensemble members and the public. Each Sitelines action will be roughly 15-30 minutes long, with 2-3 week/10-15 hour incubation/rehearsal period for each action. The core ensemble for each piece will be the Generic Ensemble Company, alongside guest performers/partners. We go to the audience, rather than waiting for the audience to come to us. The public is notified of the site and theme less than 48 hours in advance.
Requirements for participation in Sitelines, Action II:
Performance dates, times, and places will be determined at the first rehearsal and announced to the public 48 hours in advance
This performance and the work of the Generic Ensemble Company is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division.
“Sitelines” is a series of short, site-specific, free and public performances devised and developed as an ensemble, which includes suggestions submitted by ensemble members and the public. Each Sitelines action will be roughly 15-30 minutes long, with 2-3 week/10-15 hour incubation/rehearsal period for each action. The core ensemble for each piece will be the Generic Ensemble Company, alongside guest performers/partners. We go to the audience, rather than waiting for the audience to come to us. The public is notified of the site and theme less than 48 hours in advance.
Requirements for participation in Sitelines, Action II:
- You believe in our mission
- You wish to perform in front of potentially countless strangers or actively support others doing so
- You attend the three rehearsals
- You like to share your ideas. You are open to listening to others. In short, you can "hold on tightly and let go lightly" and/or "move up, move back"
- You exercise respect and enthusiasm
Performance dates, times, and places will be determined at the first rehearsal and announced to the public 48 hours in advance
This performance and the work of the Generic Ensemble Company is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division.
Auditions We are seeking ensemble members for the next iteration of "What's Goin' On?' Become a member of a GenEnCo Production!Auditions: Sept 28 & 29, 2013 from 1-4 pm. Please email ktshorb@hotmail.com for time and location. Include in your email date preference, if any. The Generic Ensemble Company (GenEnCo) seeks performer-collaborators interested in experimental approaches to the work of Bertolt Brecht. Investigating racial representation, the 1970s, simultaneity, joyous chaos, and various modes of story-telling, we will devise an ensemble-based theatre piece for an evening-length premiere at the VORTEX in May 2014. We will build off the work we created for the May 2013 workshop version of our piece. We are looking for people who are: open to collaborative process; interested in progressive, critical, and politically-engaged conversations and actions; willing to work hard in politically, physically, and spiritually demanding ways; engaged in body-centered work; and members of communities that are historically marginalized or disenfranchised. People of color and gender queers are especially encouraged to audition. Experience in physical theatre, movement, mime, and/or ensemble-based work is a plus, but not required. Rehearsals begin on October 5 and will be once a week October through January, twice weekly January through March, and 3-4 times a week March-May.
We are also seeking interested designers and crew. Please email with your interest.
GenEnCo is an Austin-based theatre troupe that makes the invisible visible through bold, socially relevant, body-centered theatre.
(*) LES MISERABLES, Playhouse San Antonio, October 3 - November 3, 2013
presents
Les Misérables
Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
directed by Tim Hedgepeth
Choreographed by Lizel Sandoval
Music Direction by Andrew Hendley
Sponsored in part by HEB
October 3 – November 3, 2013 | Shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 P.M. & Sunday at 3:00 P.M.The Playhouse SA | 800 West Ashby, San Antonio, TX 78212 - CLICK FOR MAP
TICKETS: Adults - $25, Seniors (60 plus), Emergency Services, and Military w/ ID - $20, Students w/ ID - $15, Children (12 and under) - $10.
The Playhouse will be presenting Les Misérables, Victor Hugo’s epic tale of redemption masterfully told through the robust and moving score of one of the world’s most acclaimed musicals.
“More than its epic sweep and pageantry, more than its glorious musical score and colorful characters, I love Les Miserables because it remains true to Victor Hugo’s novel by reminding me of our capacity for love, courage, and redemption.” – Director Tim Hedgepeth
Call 210-733-7258 or visit www.ThePlayhouseSA.org for tickets
This talented cast includes:
Jean Valjean – Jason Mosher
Javert – Jesse Enderle
Marius– Trevor Chauvin
Cosette – Constanza Eileen
Eponine – Carlye Gossen
(Click to go to the AustinLiveTheatre front page)
Monday, September 2, 2013
Video Promo: Rumors by Neil Simon (done silent-movie style to Rimsky-Korsakov), Circle Arts Theatre, New Braunfels, September 14 - October 6, 2013
Video promo for the
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Rumors
by Neil Simon
Sept 14, 20-21, 27-28, Oct. 4-5 | Performances at 8 pm Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6 | Performances at 2 pm; There is also an 8 pm performance with a champagne reception on September 13
Tickets: $20; $17 Senior / Student / Military
In Landa Park at 124 Elizabeth Avenue, New Braunfels
At a large, tastefully appointed townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.
[ALT note: Done to an uncredited
performance of Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Flight of the Bumblebee'; actors in
video appear to be approximating the play's blocking]
(Click to go to the AustinLiveTheatre front page)
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Video Promo: National Pastime by Tony Sportiello and Al Tapper, Austin Theatre Project at Center Stage, September 19 - October 6, 2013
Promo video just posted for the
NATIONAL PASTIME features Jim Lindsay, Haley Smith, Brandon Myers, Derek Smootz, Rachel Hoovler, Suzanne Orzech, Erik Freisinger, Matt Gauk, Kate Clark, Wendy Jo Cox and Heather Anne Howes.
(Click to go to the AustinLiveTheatre front page)
production of
National Pastime
book by Tony Sportiello, music and lyrics by Al Tapper
directed by Barbara Schuler with music direction by David Blackburn
choreography by Meg Steiner
September 19 - October 6, 2013
Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m.
Center Stage Texas, 2826 Real Street, south of Manor Rd. - click for map
NATIONAL PASTIME takes place in Baker City, Iowa in 1933. As the country is coming out of the Great Depression, about the only business in Baker City that seems to be holding on (barely) is the radio station WZBQ. The last time they had made any kind of profit was before the Depression... when the team was home to the minor league baseball team, the Baker City Cougars. In order to save the station, the owners decide to broadcast Cougar baseball again... only there's no team to broadcast!
What do you do when decide to broadcast baseball without a team? Broadcast fake games of course! Incredibly, the entire scheme works and the station is rolling in the profits once again. All is well until a reporter from Life Magazine arrives to do a story on the incredible Iowa baseball team.
What do you do when decide to broadcast baseball without a team? Broadcast fake games of course! Incredibly, the entire scheme works and the station is rolling in the profits once again. All is well until a reporter from Life Magazine arrives to do a story on the incredible Iowa baseball team.
NATIONAL PASTIME features Jim Lindsay, Haley Smith, Brandon Myers, Derek Smootz, Rachel Hoovler, Suzanne Orzech, Erik Freisinger, Matt Gauk, Kate Clark, Wendy Jo Cox and Heather Anne Howes.
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