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“I’m an enormously talented man, and it’s no use pretending I’m not.” “She stopped the show. But the show wasn’t really traveling very fast.” “I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.”

ACT Theatre will be kicking up some devilishly good times with the Seattle premiere of A Marvelous Party. A musical tribute to one of the most celebrated and versatile talents of the 20th century, this energetic revue showcases more than 34 Coward tunes along with comedic sketches, anecdotes and musings—all delivered by a cast of Seattle luminaries.

Words and Music by Noël Coward.
Devised by David Ira Goldstein, Carl Danielsen, Mark Anders, Patricia Wilcox and Anna Lauris.
Running Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes

June 13 - July 13, 2008
In The Falls Theatre

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit acttheatre.org

Our American Theatre Company presents:
Three Hotels by Jon Robin Baitz

Thurs - Sat, Jun. 12— 28 8:00 PM
Tickets: Pay What You Will

THREE HOTELS by Jon Robin Baitz is an unflinching and deeply human examination of two lives collapsing under the weight of their participation in the multinational corporate world. Ken Hoyle is a hatchet man for a company that sells baby formula (often with disastrous results) to third world countries. It’s been a long time since he and his wife Barbara were idealistic Peace Corps volunteers. But this moral compromise has taken its toll–in the worst way imaginable, and now Ken and Barbara have reached a point of no return.

In this three monologue journey, we sit in three hotel rooms in three different parts of the world and watch a man and a woman set out to parts unknown with much to contemplate, searching for answers and aching for redemption.

Theatre Off Jackson
409 – 7th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104
206-340-1049
info@theatreoffjackson.org

Read the play/monologue here: http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&id=1hqQyHboVBgC&dq=%22three+hotels%22&printsec=frontcover&source=web&ots=3JBe3tROET&sig=3YC3fbHvMdnUxja9dTQuruVVymA

No idea… but hey– go for an adventure this weekend! Tell me how it turns out.

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A departure from Circus Contraption’s usual turn-of-the-century fare, The SHOW to End All SHOWS imagines a family-owned circus with all of the glamour and glitz of the 70’s and 80’s. The time, however, is now, and the glamour shows signs of decay. A sense of imminent destruction looms as things begin to go awry under the tent. The Ringmaster insists upon the willful denial of their world’s demise by not only his progeny, but also the audience. This twisted take on Americana tells the story of the show that must go on, despite all evidence that the show, and maybe even the world, will be extinguished before the closing act.

The show runs through Sunday, June 22, at our new space in Fremont, Seattle, Washington.
Theo Chocolate, 3400 Phinney Ave N
Seattle WA

May 22 - June 22
Thu-Sat 8pm
Sun 7pm
Tickets $25 ($20 for the 25-and-under set)

NOTE: Thu-Sat shows are 21 and over. Sun shows are all-ages. This production contains adult content in the form of language, violence, and some sexual content, so parental discretion is advised.

I love it when the actors are visibly drunk on stage. Late night improv is like the little window into the theatre world that is usually carried on unsuspectingly backstage. Pranks, shenanginans, drugs/alcohol, and of course– fabulous acting! Thus, I wholly support this event and give it my praises:

“GO FORTH!: An Improv Adventure”
A brand new show created by Darrell Olson and Danny Walter
New grads, fathers and all those who love them, beware! Life is full of discoveries, challenges, failures and triumphs. In this improvised tale of adventure, Taproot’s actor’s use the audience’s suggestions as the building blocks for a performance of epic (and hilarious) proportions!

Fridays, May 23-June 13, at 10:15 p.m.*
Late-Night Improv will start around 10:15, or 15 minutes after the Mainstage show ends.

Ticket Prices
Tickets are just $10, or $8 with your ticket to Over the River and Through the Woods.
Call Taproot Theatre’s Box Office at 206.781.9707 to purchase your tickets.

What happens when you venture into the forest? For many fairy tale characters, a journey through the forest functions as a test of character and affects their lives forever–for better or worse.

Three of Grimms’ fairy tales involving forest journeys will be performed by UW German students in an original theatrical adaptation. The tales are Hänsel und Gretel, Die drei Männlein im Walde (The Three Little Men in the Woods), and Der Räuberbräutigam (The Robber Bridegroom). The plays are in German; a synopsis in English is available to the audience.

Performances are on May 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ethnic Cultural Theater. Der Räuberbräutigam contains graphic imagery and may not be suitable for small children.

The Ten Thousand Things

a new play by Paul Mullin
directed by Braden Abraham

A mysterious messenger. A frustrated writer. A clock in the desert that will keep time for 10,000 years. A play that changes itself over time. Inspired by the 10,000 Year Clock Project of the Long Now Foundation,  local playwright Paul Mullin (LOUIS SLOTIN SONATA, AN AMERICAN BOOK OF THE DEAD - “THE GAME SHOW”) weaves science, futurism, philosophy and politics together in this world premiere exploring the deep future, directed by Braden Abraham (MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE).

Read a review: http://www.nwsource.com/ae/scr/nws_rev.cfm?c=&rtype=e&id=30453

Price: $10-18.00

Little Theatre
608 19th Ave. E.
Seattle , WA 98112

The Washington Ensemble’s Manifesto:
The Ensemble is invested in the re-examination of the traditional approach to theatre-making. Through a highly collaborative process we produce relevant, immediate theatre of the widest imagination.

The Washington Ensemble Theatre is committed to maintaining an environment wherein our members, as well as artists from our community, are challenged to grow through our work as an ensemble.

We intend for our theatre to be a physical and creative intersection for community and art in Seattle, and we hope to expand our contemporary audience, by fostering a love of theatre’s humanity, utility, and vitality.

“Namaste” is a Hindi expression used as a conventional greeting on meeting or parting—a word that means both hello and goodbye. Namaste Man, the autobiographical play by actor Andrew Weems, draws on a childhood that was anything but conventional. Growing up in Africa and Asia, Weems spent his adolescence in houses furnished by the State Department, living a life of constant hellos and goodbyes. He experienced a world redolent with adventures, outsized personalities—and mysteries that he would begin to unravel only as an adult. (information provided by: Seattle Convention and Visitor’s Center)

Tickets: On-Line, Box Office (206) 269-1900, Ticketmaster.

Credits: Written and Performed by Andrew Weems. Directed by Bartlett Sher.

Admission: $10-$48
INTIMAN Theatre
201 Mercer Street, Seattle
(206) 269-1900
www.intiman.org

moST Awesomest Moosical Evah!

For reals guys. Maybe just buy the soundtrack if you do not want to shell out the Paramount prices. The B.A. in English song listed below is just creepy, seeing how I work for a catering company and… well, gettin’ that B.A. in English (with pride!).

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Avenue Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There’s Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fiancee Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker, and his roommate Rod – a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building’s superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

Tickets: Online, Box Office (Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm), and (206) 292-ARTS.

Admission: $70.50-$75.50         
Paramount Theatre
911 Pine Street, Seattle
(206) 467-5510

What do you do with a B.A. in English,
What is my life going to be?
Four years of college and plenty of knowledge,
Have earned me this useless degree.

I can’t pay the bills yet,
‘Cause I have no skills yet,
The world is a big scary place.

But somehow I can’t shake,
The feeling I might make,
A difference,
To the human race.

Morning, Brian.

Hi, Kate Monster.

How’s life?

Disappointing.

What’s the matter?

The catering company laid me off.

“The Campus Collaborative Theatre Project” (CCTP)

With …
Shanga Parker, Judith Shahn, Deb Trout, Scott Hafso…and guests

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
1:30-1:55 pm
Hutchinson Hall Room 211

We are students and faculty of the School of Drama developing a university wide theatre piece to explore a unique cross section of communities within the UW student body. We are working in the traditions of LA’s Cornerstone Theatre Company whose roots are grounded in exploring and bridging the gaps of underrepresented and disparate communities.

We hope to spark the interest of School of Drama students and encourage those interested to join our project.

In 1992, Cornerstone settled in Los Angeles, California, to begin urban residency work. The company’s community-based projects in L.A. have played with definitions of community, including collaborations with communities of faith, geographic neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities
that share culture and language, age, birthday, and transportation. (See cornerstonetheater.org )

For more information, please contact
dramaadv@u.washington.edu.

Elton John + Tim Rice = Can you feel the love tonight? AIDA is the darling of musical theatre over the last decade and is definitely worth your interest. UW Student? Show up 30 mins before the curtain goes up and get 1/2 price ticket! Maybe this is a good “Steve Pool from Komo4 lied to us and it’s going to rain this weekend” option…. just in case.

(ps- my love for Steve!)

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An enslaved Nubian princess. A privileged daughter of an Egyptian Pharaoh. The soldier they both love. And a love triangle that could alter history forever. Based on Giuseppe Verdi’s classic opera, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Tony and Grammy-winning pop-rock powerhouse turns the legendary tale of AIDA into an exhilarating and rousing musical event. Bursting with energy and teeming with vibrant song and dance, AIDA is an epic tale of loyalty, betrayal, and forbidden love you will never forget.

Village Theatre
Francis J. Gaudette Theatre,
303 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA 98027

Times:
Wednesday through Saturday evenings: 8:00 PM,
Sundays and selected Saturdays: 2:00 PM,
selected Tuesday evenings: 7:30 PM
and selected Sunday evenings: 7:00 PM

Tickets:
Section A: $35–55
Section B: $20–40

Box Office: (425) 392-2202
Toll Free: 866-688-8849
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM