Friday Funny, Thanks to Judi Dench
24 May 2012 Leave a Comment
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This is just too good not to be the Friday Funny.
And wait til you see the dance.
It’s a holiday weekend all. Have a few laughs. Be safe.
Pulp Shakespeare, Back for Two Nights Only
23 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Los Angeles Tags: Her Majesty's Secret Players
If you didn’t see it previously you really missed out, but luckily, you’ll have two more chances next month. Her Majesty’s Secret Players is bringing back its critically acclaimed play Pulp Shakespeare for two nights only, June 6th and 7th (8pm) at The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre. There will be a wine and cheese reception after both performances with the cast and production team.
After being selected as a “Best of Fest” winner at the 2011 Hollywood Fringe Fest, the play enjoyed three sold out extensions at Theatre Asylum in Hollywood and this summer will travel to the New York Fringe Festival. Adapted by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, Brian Watson-Jones, and Jordan Monsell (who also directs), Pulp Shakespeare imagines what it may have been like had William Shakespeare written the cult film Pulp Fiction. Set in Elizabethan England, the play weaves the story of a pair of murderers (Vincenzio De Le Vega and Julius Winnfield), their boss’ alluring wife (Lady Mia of Wallace), and a desperate knight (Sir Coolidge of Kent, aka ‘The Butcher’). The Group Rep/Lonny Chapman Theatre is located at 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601.
For tickets and more information go to www.hermajestyssecretplayers.com.
The Porters of Hellsgate’s Screwball Romp: The Merry Wives of Windsor
22 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Los Angeles Tags: merry wives of windsor, The Porters of Hellsgate
The Porters of Hellsgate present William Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor directed by Charles Pasternak and produced by The Porters of Hellsgate, June 15 – July 22 at the Whitmore Theatre in North Hollywood.
In the midst of The Great Depression and hot on the heels of American prohibition’s end, a new film genre was swiftly gaining popularity; 1934’s It Happened One Night was far from an over-night success, but by the 1940s, screwball comedy had firmly left its footprint in American film history. The Porters of Hellsgate will continue their sixth season with The Merry Wives of Windsor (arguably Shakespeare’s contribution to the screwball genre) as a raucous bar romp set in the 1930s. Staying true to the genre, they will focus on elements of class and escapism, revel in farce, and order up a round of weddings on the house — all in a breakneck 90 minutes. The Porters’ Merry Wives promises to be one sexy party (with apologies to Mr. Sarris). More
Stratford’s The Tempest with Christopher Plummer, in Theaters One Night Only
21 May 2012 Leave a Comment
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On Thursday, June 14, NCM Fathom and BY Experience present a one-time only movie theater showing of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s critically acclaimed production of The Tempest, starring Academy Award® Winner Christopher Plummer. Marooned on a distant island with his daughter, Miranda (Trish Lindström), the banished Duke of Milan, Prospero (Christopher Plummer) has spent twelve years perfecting his magic arts. Now, with the help of the spirit Ariel (Julyana Soelistyo), he raises a storm at sea, bringing within his grasp the enemies who robbed him of his dukedom. Captured LIVE over two days at the legendary Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada, this not-to-be-missed theatrical event also features a post-screening Q&A, captured live in New York with Christopher Plummer and director Des McAnuff, hosted by producer Barry Avrich. This a special one night event for the first time ever in U.S. theaters nationally, Thursday, June 14 at 7:00PM (local time). Click here for more information and a list of local theaters.
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Downtown Repertory Theater to Kick Off Season with The Tempest
20 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Los Angeles Tags: Hamlet, tempest
The Downtown Repertory Theater Company will begin its fourth season (and third at the historic Pico House at Olvera Street in downtown L.A.) with The Tempest (June 3 – 17), followed by Chekhov’s Three Sisters (June 29 – July 15) and Hamlet (July 27 – August 12). The company originally started on the vacant 6th floor of a parking garage at 4th and Main before moving to the Pico House, which was built in the 1870s. With its three-story courtyard, natural thrust stage and balconies at every level, it is reminiscent of the Globe in London. Past productions have included Romeo and Juliet, Waiting for Lefty, 12th Night and Julius Caesar. More
Your Friday Funny
18 May 2012 Leave a Comment
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Ever wondered what “The Three Little Pigs” would sound like if it had been written with a more classic, robust command of the English language? John shows you, thusly. Get some culture. Read a classic.
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The Antaeus Company Gets Ready for Macbeth
18 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Los Angeles Tags: Antaeus, macbeth
Previews begin July 5 for The Antaeus Company’s production of Macbeth, directed by Jessica Kubzansky. The disturbing tragedy is a compelling psychological and political thriller that follows Macbeth’s transformation from battlefield hero to bloody tyrant, revealing the human soul’s darkest depths.
The cast will include Brian Abraham, Tessa Auberjonois, Christian Barillas, Fran Bennett, Sam Breen, Jane Carr, Paul Culos, Ramon De Ocampo, Joe Delafield, Daniel Dorr, Bo Foxworth, Kimiko Gelman, Steve Hofvendahl, Joe Holt, Jeff Thomas Gardner, Alex Knox, Susan Boyd Joyce, Dylan La Rocque, Jack Lancaster, Ian Littleworth, Aaron Lyons, Saundra McClain, Rob Nagle, Ann Noble, Lorna Raver, Eric Ritter, Ned Schmidtke, Jesse Sharp, Armin Shimerman, John Sloan, Joanna Strapp, James Sutorius, Elizabeth Swain, Kitty Swink, Jason Thomas, Brian Tichnell, Rebekah Tripp, Peter Van Norden, Todd Waring.
Talk Back Thursdays will also be part of the run this year. Following Thursday night performances, members of the cast will meet with the audience to discuss the play and answer questions. Macbeth runs July 5 – August 26, with opening performances on July 12 and 13. Click here for tickets and more information.
