SATCO PlaybillLive Theatrical Productions In and Around San Antonio, Texas
Issue No. 427 ~ September 30, 2008
(updated and delivered via email every Tuesday) for more information or to subscribe/unsubscribe, email me listings restricted to SATCO Producer Level Members Sound Design for the Theatre by Rick Malone
The McNay Art Museum (website)
In this lecture-demonstration, Rick Malone will share his process for designing theatrical soundscapes for plays including: The Diary of Anne Frank at the Sheldon Vexler Theatre and The Glass Menagerie with the Classic Theatre of San Antonio. A recipient of multiple Globe Awards for Excellence for his work in San Antonio, Rick Malone has represented the US at the Prague Quadrennial Exposition of Scenography and at the World Stage Design Expo. His lecture-demonstration is part of the Backstage at the McNay series initiated by the McNay Theatre Group to connect the Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts with the world of live theatre.
Location: 6000 North New Braunfels (Map)
Dates: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Times: Lecture-demonstration at 6:30 pm in the Chiego Lecture Hall, preceded by a reception in the Blackburn Patio at 5:30 pm
Tickets: Free and open to the public.
~Phone: For more information about this event, please phone 210 805 1776 or 210 805 1720 during business hours M-F.
The 42nd Annual Flat Earth Awards
The Overtime Theater (website)
Dear San Antonio Theatre Human: You are cordially invited to the first ever 42nd Annual Flat Earth Awards Ball. This event is to be held on October 4th, 2008 beginning at 9:30pm. The location will be the Overtime Theatre 1216 West Avenue. A Freaky Formal Ball will be held from 9:30 to 10:45 pm with the Award Ceremony beginning at 11:00 pm. If, and only if, you are interested in dancing, food, creativity, and artistic expression then please call 380-0326 to RSVP no later than 9/24/2008. Please feel free to BYOB.
Location: 1216 West Ave (Map)
Dates: October 4, 2008
Times: 9:30pm
Tickets: Tickets will be $9.00 for reserved seats and $12.00 at the door
~Phone: (210) 380-0326 before 9/24/08 18th Annual ATAC Globe Awards
(website)
EMPIRE THEATRE. Catered reception after awards show. There are many parking lots downtown, including the parking garage in the same building as the Empire Theatre, accessed from College St. between Navarro and St. Mary's, and even some free parking, such as the Frost lot at the corner of W. Houston St. and N. Flores St.
Dates: Sunday, October 5, 2008
Times: 6:00 pm
Tickets: Tickets for the ATAC Gala will go on sale on September 2, 2008. $20 at the Majestic Box Office only, (or through Ticket Master, with service charge added).
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The Shadowbox by Michael Cristofer
San Antonio College Department of Theatre and Speech Communication
This Pulitzer and Tony Award winning play touches on the dehumanizing quality death imposes. The play interweaves the lives of three dramatically different terminally ill patients and their loved ones into a tale of universal mortality. The action takes place during the course of one day, on a hospital campus. The brilliance of the work deals with how characters relate to their impending death whether its remorse, rage, anger, denial or reminiscence. Each family and indeed character, struggles with different levels of loss, and all aspects of grief are given voice during the course of the play. The success of Shadowbox lies in its ability to deal with such tender subject matter and draw no moral conclusions. This play only offers perspectives to the audience without compromising the serious nature of terminal illness.
Location: McAllister Auditorium, 1300 San Pedro Ave. (Map)
Dates: October 2 - 12, 2008
Times: Oct. 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11th at 8:00p.m; Oct. 5 and 12th at 2:30 p.m
Tickets: Free to all ACC student, staff and faculty; General admission $10.00; Seniors $8.00; Military*(active) $8.00; High School Free
Discounts: SATCO members $5.00
~Phone: For more information contact Charles Falcon 210-733-2726
Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward
The Company Theatre (website)
The Company Theatre celebrates 15 years of touring Texas with the 2008-2009 Dinnerbox Series, in this classic farce by Noel Coward. Successful British novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth, have invited guests over for a séance with psychic medium Madame Arcati so Charles can get material for a book he is writing. Everyone is completely taken by surprise when the ghost of Charles' spoiled and selfish first wife Elvira actually appears to haunt & harass and, even more troubling, refuses to return to the spirit world. Charles soon realizes the dangers of dabbling in the occult when he discovers that Elvira is hatching a diabolical plot that involves murder! What ensues is a wacky romp through this world and into the next, complete with surprising twists and disastrous results! Dinnerbox Menu includes: Baked Lasagna w/ Meat, Baked Lasagna w/ Spinach, Chicken Parmigiana or Spaghetti with Meatballs.
Cast: Ruth - Heather Kelley, Charles - Damian Gillen, Edith - Erin Polewski, Mrs. Bradman - Joan Fox, Dr. Bradman - John Eubanks Madam Arcati - Ida Steele, Elvira - Lauren Kelly. Director Damian Gillen
Location: The Big Apple Room at LITTLE ITALY 824 Afterglow (Near Blanco & West Ave.)
Dates: October 3-18, 2008 (Fridays & Saturdays)
Times: Doors open at 6:30PM for Dinner, Show time: 8PM
Tickets: $30 for Dinner & Show, when purchased in advance. ($40 at the door. Reservations are strongly suggested)
Purchase online: http://www.thecompanytheatre.org
~Phone: Please call for reservations - 800-838-3006
4th Annual TeatroFest
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (website)
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC) is proud to present its 4th annual TeatroFest, a month-long celebration of Latino Theater. TeatroFEST was founded in 2005 at the GCAC, is a city-wide theater festival in San Antonio created to celebrate the Latino voice in American Theater. TeatroFEST presently serves as the only theater festival organized in San Antonio and the only Latino theater festival in Texas. TeatroFEST unites artists from many organizations and arenas of the San Antonio theater community, and artists from Texas and other states in an effort to create dialogue through the uniqueness of theater. The need to engage audiences to explore the facets of Latino identity through performance continues to inspire TeatroFEST’s many offerings:
Teatro Taster - TeatroFest Kickoff Weekend Celebration Oct. 3, 8 p.m. La Colectiva presents “Open Pitch” and Oct. 4, 8 p.m. Oral Traditions. Tickets:$8
TeatroFest Main Event, “Oil on Canvas” Written and Directed by Vincent Toro, Featuring the Guadalupe Dance Company. Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 12, 19 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $12 ($8 for GCAC members, students, seniors, military)
Teatro U: A weekend of performances by local school’s and community organizations. Oct. 24, 25 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $8
Dia De Los Muertos Performances, Nov. 1, as part of the GCAC’s Altares Exhibit. Free.
TeatroFEST 2008 will consist of a main stage feature production accompanied by a series of themed events, workshops, demos, and open performances. TeatroFest is dedicated to presenting socially-conscious, culturally-relevant performances by local and national theater artists. There will be a strong emphasis on education and theater for the purpose of empowerment that will be prevalent in all of TeatroFEST 2008 programming. With productions, artists, and organizers participating from The San Pedro Playhouse, Our Lady of the Lake University, Palo Alto College, Edgewood Fine Arts Academy, La Colectiva, and the GCAC, TeatroFest 2008 will be bigger and more diverse than its predecessors. TeatroFest will be an inspiring and memorable experience for all the artists and audiences, one that will unite the city of San Antonio through theater and performance.
Location: 1300 Guadalupe Street (Map)
Dates: October 3-24, 2008
Tickets: Box office hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, at 1300 Guadalupe St. $20 gets you admission to a Teatro Taster event, “Oil on Canvas,” and a Teatro U event. See listing for more details
~Phone: (210) 271-3151 or visit the website
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead An unsettling comedy by Bert V. Royal
Trinity University Theatre (website)
“Good Grief! The Peanuts kids have finally come out of their shell” –Time Out Magazine. Dog Sees God is an unauthorized parody of Charles Schulz’s iconic comic strip. “CB’s” dog dies from rabies, his best friend is too burnt out, his sister has gone Goth, his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized, and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any of solace. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, and sexual identity collide and careen toward an ending that is haunting and hopeful. A San Antonio Premiere
Cast: Directed by Roberto Prestigiacomo
Location: The Stieren Theater, Trinity University Campus, One Trinity Place (Map)
Dates: October 3-5 and 8-11, 2008
Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm and Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm
Tickets: Adults: $8.00; Seniors/Faculty/Alumni: $6.00; Students/SATCO: $4.00
~Phone: (210) 999-8515
Real Women Have Curves By Josefina López
The University of the Incarnate Word
Department of Theatre Arts presents (website)
The Theatre Arts Department at the University of the Incarnate Word presents Real Women Have Curves by Josefina López, October 3 to 12, in the Cheever Downstage II Theatre on the UIW campus. Share the race against the clock as five Latina garment workers in a tiny East L.A. sewing factory struggle to make 100 dresses in just five days! Their job isn’t an easy one; four of them have achieved only temporary residency and one is working illegally. But they face down their fears with humor and along the way they bond; learning to accept their differences and themselves as they unite behind the American dream that makes their labors and sacrifices worthwhile. ATAC award-winning director and actress Bryn Jameson directs the production, with costume design by Margaret Mitchell, scene design by George Burnette, light design by Melissa Gaspar and sound design by Lupe Flores. The cast features Vanessa Chaparro, Laura T. Garza, Miranda Gonzaba, Vanessa J. Lopez, and Michelle Moraveg. Curves Talk: Immediately following the October 9 performance there will be a discussion of body image, eating disorders, and self-acceptance led by experts in the field.
Location: Cheever Downstage II Theatre on the UIW campus (Map)
Dates: October 3-6 and 9-12, 2008
Times: Friday & Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2p, Thursday at 7p
Tickets: $10 Seniors: $9 Non-UIW Students: $8 Groups: $6 UIW Students, Faculty and Staff attend free of charge
~Phone: For More Information or Reservations call us at 829-3800 or 829-3810 during regular business hours
Working based on the book Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do by Studs Terkel
UTSA Lyric Theatre (website)
Celebrating the common worker, this musical is based on interviews Terkel conducted with Americans in every walk of life. The waitress, the trucker, the cleaning woman, the teacher--all are given a voice. They sing about their jobs and their workday; they share their aspirations that never came to be; they demonstrate a strong work ethic even in jobs they may detest.
Cast: William McCrary directs Working. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Micki Grant, Craig Carnella and others.
Location: All performances are at the Buena Vista Theatre, UTSA Downtown campus (map)
Dates: October 3-12, 2008
Times: 7:30pm Fridays October 3 and 10 with matinees at 3pm on Sundays October 5 and 12
Tickets: $15/$10 for students/military/seniors55+ with valid ID
~Phone: (210) 458-5685
The Windows - 4 x 4 Watch various artists
Jump-Start Performance Co. (website)
October 3 – Created by Daniel Jackson
November 7 – Created by Billy Muñoz
July 3 - Created by S.T.Shimi
Your 2008-2009 To-Do List:
1) Dream up images and abstractions for an interactive video
2) Get lost in space
3) Bathe with the gods
4) Get so fierce and commemorate Stonewall
OR, you could just WATCH it all through a WINDOW.
4 WINDOW Performance / Installations created by 4 Jump-Start company members: Daniel Jackson, Billy Muñoz, Robert Rehm and ST Shimi; from an original concept by Kim Corbin & Sandy Dunn
Location: Blue Star Arts Complex at 108 Blue Star, South Alamo and Probandt (Map)
Dates: October 3, 2008; November 7, 2008; July 3, 2009
Tickets: First Fridays - FREE |
Hang’em High In The Selma Sky!
Steven Stoli Playhouse and BackYard Theatre (website)
A madcap, politically incorrect western comedy set in Selma, Texas, 1883 has its 15th anniversary run. The longest running comedy western murder mystery in San Antonio history opened the Playhouse night time shows in 1994, now it will close it. Back for a final run, “Hang ‘Em High in the Selma Sky!” features 5 of the cast members of the original Stoli Players in “that lil’ ol’ western play about Selma, Texas.” Originally produced, written and directed by Steven Stoli, this comedy relives the “glory days” of Selma, Texas in the 1880’s. Originally scheduled for a 12 week run in May of 1993, the show finally closed after 63 weeks with 50 consecutive sold out weekends. This will be the fifteenth anniversary showing and also its final showing. The 2007-2008 season is the final season for the night time shows at The Steven Stoli Playhouse. Steven Stoli says “it will be like losing my two best friends. The Playhouse and Hang’em High have been very, very good to us, many, many great memories…”
Location: 11838 Wurzbach at Lockhill Selma (Map)
Dates: August 16 - Oct 5, 2008
Times: Saturdays – 7:30p; Sundays – 2:30p
Tickets: General $14.00 + tax; Senior (65 +) Military $12.00 + tax; Students (21 & under) $10.00 + tax. Special Dinner/Show Combo available with Milano’s Ristorante
~Phone: For more information, call (210) 408-0116
Noises Off! by Michael Frayn
Circle Arts Theatre in New Braunfels (website)
In the first act of this wild comedy, we see a troupe of British actors rehearsing a play they intend to take on tour. The second act shows us the shenanigans that go on backstage while the actors perform for an unseen audience. In the final act, you'll watch the deteriorated version of the play within a play. Between a frustrated director, an actor who can't seem to finish his sentences, an actress who keeps losing sardines, and a veteran thespian who's hard of hearing, chaos and confusion reign supreme, and you'll laugh till you hurt!
Cast: Dotty/Mrs. Clackett......Joy Lindsey ~ Lloyd Dallas, the director......Jeff Fowler ~ Gary/Roger......Jon Smith ~ Brooke/Vicki......Krystal Tanner ~ Poppy, the director's assistant......Yesenia McNett ~ Frederick/Phillip......Chris Looney ~ Belinda/Flavia......Amy Szantos-Nicodemus ~ Tim, the stage manager......Robert Bergeron ~ Selsdon/the burglar......Patrick Ricci Jr. ~ Director Roberta Elliott
Location: In Landa Park at 124 Elizabeth Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas (Map)
Dates: September 11 - October 4
Times: Friday & Saturday at 8 pm. Sunday Matinees at 2 pm (September 14, 21, 28, October 5)
Tickets: September 11 -- Champagne Opening -- All seats $18. Friday, September 12 -- Habitat for Humanity NO PASSES redeemable for this 8 pm show All seats $16. All other dates General Admission -- $16 | Silver Foxes (60+) -- $14 | Military/Students w/ID -- $14 | Children under 12 - $12
~Phone: (830) 837-6172 Mon. - Sat. 11 am - 5 pm
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The Sunshine Boys Comedy by Neil Simon
Harlequin Dinner Theatre (website)
Cast: Michael Berlet, Keith Wilson, Tony Bosmans, Lu Ann Berlet, Ted Gibbs, Caron West and Rachel Foley. Directed by William C Champlin assisted by Caron West.
Dates: September 10 - October 18, 2008
Times: The house opens for salad bar and cocktails at 6:15 p.m., the buffet is open from 6:30 to 7:30, and the show begins at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $31.00 on Fridays and Saturdays and $28.00 on Wednesdays and Thursdays. There are discounts for military and students.
~Phone: Make reservations by calling the Harlequin Dinner Theatre at (210) 222-9694. The box office is open from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. weekdays and 1:00 to 5:00 on Saturdays.
Forbidden Broadway Created and Written by Gerard Alessandrini
The Cameo Theatre (website)
Cast: director TBA
Location: 1123 East Commerce (Map)
Dates: September 18 - October 12, 2008
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
San Pedro Playhouse Russell Hill Rogers Theaters (website)
It’s “tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” Broadway’s musical farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent, and one of the funniest musicals every written – the perfect escape from life’s troubles. Directed by William McCreary, Gregory Hinojosa plays the slave Pseudolus, who is willing to do anything to gain his freedom. Ben Gamble plays his master, Senex and Melissa Gonzalez plays Domina. Walter Songer is their son Hero and Philia, portrayed by Amanda Golden plays Hero’s love interest. Other featured actors include Rick Sanchez as Hysterium, David Davila as Marcus Lycus, Mark Hicks as Erronius and Jason Mosher as Miles Gloriosus. Tintinabula is played by Priscilla Stanley and Paige Hansel and Rainya Mosher play the Geminae. Leilani Long is Vibrata and Lyssa Bradford is Gymnasia. The Proteans are played by Trevor Chauvin, chris Rodriguez, Michael Phillips and Ray Seams. Choreography and costumes are by Michelle Pietri. Geoffrey Waite provides Music Direction and Amy Dullnig is Stage Manager. The set was designed by Alfred Valdes and Kyle Lasalle created the lighting design.
Location: 800 W. Ashby Pl., San Pedro Park at Ashby (Map)
Dates: September 19 - October 19, 2008
Times: (No matinee opening Sunday, September 21)
Tickets: Adults - $23 with a $3 discount for seniors 60 plus and active military; Students to age 22 with valid ID - $13. A $2 service fee applies to each ticket.
~Phone: Call 210-733-7258 or visit the website for tickets.
Chicago: The Musical
Woodlawn Theatre (website)
SETS LIKE BROADWAY! AMAZING CHOREOGRAPHY! TALENTED ALL STAR CAST! A true San Antonio institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway Musicals great: a universal tale of fame, sex, lust and all that jazz. One show-stopping-song after another and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. It's also no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences all around the world, from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. Whether you're looking for your first San Antonio Broadway musical, whether you've seen the Academy Award-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage, or whether you've seen it before and want to recapture the magic...CHICAGO always delivers. This musical is rated PG-13 (Parental Guidance).
Cast: Produced and Directed by Jonathan Pennington, Choreographed by the talented Sonya Roemisch.
Location: 1920 Fredericksburg Road, (Map)
Dates: September 26 thru October 19, 2008 (4 Weekends Only)
Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm; Sundays at 3:00pm
Tickets: Advanced: $20 General Admission, $17 active military, senior 65+, college students, and SATCO Members (All seats are amazing seats and are open seating, so please arrive early.) At the Door: $25
Purchase online: http://www.woodlawntheatre.com
~Phone: Call 738-1117 or visit the website to purchase tickets. Reservations are recommended, but not required.
~E-mail: my.woodlawn@gmail.com
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Little Red Riding Hood and the Cookie Wolf
Steven Stoli Playhouse - BackYard Theatre (website)
BACKYARD ANNOUNCES TICKET PRICE REDUCTION TO HELP FAMILIES IN THESE TROUBLED ECONOMIC TIMES || LESSONS GALORE IN THIS T.E.K.S. PACKED SHOW. In this adaptation of this timeless tale, The Cookie Wolf only wants to get his paws on Little Red Riding Hood’s cookies, but he will have to learn how to say the magic word “please” before she’ll share. There is singing, dancing and the kids are part of the show too! 15 year old homed schooled, Jordan Hogan plays Little Red while Paula Jo Peterson plays her grandma and Steven Stoli and Jessie Rose split the role of the cookie wolf in this adorable, fun-loving story that teaches good lessons for the young and not so young. To see the T.E.K.S requirements that are used in this show, go to our website (above) and click on the T.E.K.S. for Teachers site.
Location: 11838 Wurzbach at Lockhill Selma (Map)
Dates: Oct. 4 – Nov 1, 2008
Times: Wednesdays and Thursdays - 10:00 a.m.; Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Tickets: Kids/Adults - $5.75 Groups (10+ kids) - $5.50; Day Care - $4.75; Tax Exempt - $4.50-3.50
~Phone: (210) 408-0116
~E-mail: boxoffice@stolientertainment.com
Willy Wonka, Jr.
Northwood Jr. Players (website)
The culmination of the Jr. Players workshop featuring community children from Kinder through 8th grade.
Cast: Directed by Petra Pearce
Dates: November 13 - 16, 2008
Times: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm; Sunday at 2:00pm
Tickets: $5.00
~E-mail: jrplayers@jrplayers.org
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An Evening with Mark Twain
The Steven Stoli Playhouse (website)
The Playhouse will present “An Evening with Mark Twain,” starring Kurt Sutton. Mr. Sutton has created a Broadway-Branson style play using Sam Clemens many talents to portray Twain. His tour will be performing at The Playhouse for one weekend only. Thursday, Oct. 9th will be a special *student night. Within the “Clemens parlor,” this Mark Twain will share quips, monologues, wit and wisdom credited to the author. Like Twain, Sutton will also perform on harmonica, guitar and/or banjo. Sutton, a winner of the National Endowment of the Arts for his presentation of Tom Sawyer, and has portrayed the author Samuel Clemens (1835-1910), who penned such classics as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn and Life on the Mississippi. Twain was one of America’s leading writers and lecturers of his day. He gave hundreds of speeches both here and abroad and came to define humor as an art form. He is the only person whose wit in writing and speech have survived, thrived and entertained audiences in the 19th, 20th and now 21st century. Mr. Sutton will be available for interviews and will be in San Antonio for the week of October 7th. Call or email Steven Stoli for booking information.
Location: 11838 Wurzbach at Lockhill Selma (Map)
Dates: October 9,10,11 and 12, 2008
Times: *Student night – Thursday, Oct. 9th - 6:00 pm; Junior, Senior High School & College Students. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: Special Dinner/Show Combo available with Milano’s Ristorante. General - 22.50 + tax; Senior (65 +) Military - 19.50 + tax; Student Night Oct. 9th Only (21 yrs and under) - $10.00
~Phone: For more information, call (210) 408-0116
The Glass Menagerie and Rancho Pancho
Classic Theatre of San Antonio (website)
Tennessee Williams Unveiled in Two Incredible Productions
presented in collaboration with La Colectiva
THE GLASS MENAGERIE - by Tennessee Williams; directed by Allan S. Ross
One of several masterpieces, THE GLASS MENAGERIE is the autobiographical play about Tennessee (Tom), his mother (Amanda) and his sister Rose (Laura) and their life together in St. Louis in the 1930’s. It was first produced on Broadway in 1944 and has been performed around the world continuously ever since.
CAST: Andy Thornton as Tom | Terri Pena Ross as Amanda | Eva Laporte as Laura | Tony Ciaravino as Jim, the Gentleman Caller
WHEN: Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17 & 18.
All performances of The Glass Menagerie at 7 pm.
RANCHO PANCHO - by Gregg Barrios; directed by Diane Malone
This original play by San Antonio playwright Gregg Barrios about Pancho Rodriguez and his influence on the life and writings of Tennessee Williams has been invited to the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival September 25-28, 2008, in Massachusetts. The newly-formed Classic Theatre of San Antonio will produce the play for the Festival and present it in San Antonio at SaySi in collaboration with La Colectiva. In October, Rancho Pancho will be paired with The Glass Menagerie, the early autobiographical play of Williams that had just opened on Broadway at the time of the events in the Barrios biographical play. (This production contains strong language and adult content. For mature audiences only.)
CAST: Benny Briseno as Pancho Rodriguez | Rick Frederick as Tennessee Williams | Anna Gangai as Carson McCullers | Annella Keys as Margo Jones WHEN: Rancho Pancho at 9:30 PM on Oct 10 & 17th ONLY.
Cast: The Glass Menagerie directed by Allan S. Ross. Andy Thornton as Tom; Terri Pena Ross as Amanda; Eva Laporte as Laura; Tony Ciaravino as Jim, the Gentleman Caller.
Location: SaySi,1518 S. Alamo Street in Southtown by Bluestar Art Gallery. The performances at Say Si are sponsored by La Colectiva.
Dates: Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17 & 18, 2008
Tickets: Tickets to 1 show: $15.00, Tickets for both shows: $25.00
~Phone: Call The Classic Theatre at 210.589.8450
2 Across A Comedy of Crosswords and Romance by Jerry Mayer
S.T.A.G.E.-Spotlight Theatre Arts Group, Etc., Inc.
This new comedy by Jerry Mayer combines all the elements of wit, humor and drama. The humor comes from the extreme differences of the characters, with each trying to change the other for the better as they struggle to finish their crosswords before the end of an eighty minute rapid transit ride. (wheelchair accessible)
Cast: Josh: Marc Darratt | Janet: Martha Prentiss. Director Lou Garza; Assistant Director Lisa Renee Hart
Location: 1300 Bulverde Road (Map)
Dates: October 9 - 26, 2008
Times: Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 PM with optional dinners available at 6:30 PM. The Sunday matinee on October 19 and 26 are at 2:30 PM with the optional lunch available at 1:00 PM.
Tickets: $16.00 for adults; $13.00 for seniors (age 62 & over); and student tickets are $10.00 (cash or check – no credit cards accepted). Thursday, October 9 will be a benefit for the Friends of the Bulverde/Spring Branch Library and all seats will be $16.00 that evening. Please call (830) 438-2339 for reservations or more information.
~Phone: (830) 438-2339
Sheer Bloody Lunacy Adapted by Jon Gillespie and John Poole
The Overtime Theater (website)
This original musical can be seen nowhere else but San Antonio! Experience the horror of the Crimson Executioner's revenge in a new musical adapted from "Bloody Pit of Horror," an Italian movie in the public domain. Sheer Bloody Lunacy tells the story of a group of models who stumble into a castle while on a photo shoot. The castle's owner, an obsessed bodybuilder and ex-action movie star named Travis Anderson, disdains any contact with the outside world and its "inferior humans." Soon the 300-year-old spirit of the Crimson Executioner is awakened, and the beautiful people begin to meet their gory demise.... Sheer Bloody Lunacy has it all: horror, comedy, singing and dancing, fight scenes, lingerie models, half-naked men, the Iron Maiden, lots of blood, and the spectacle of PSYCHOVISION! The show features choreography and music direction by Charles Barksdale, with new songs by Phillip Luna (S.C. Dreamgirls, The Psychics, Fear Snakeface) and original lyrics by Jon Gillespie. (PG-13)
Cast: Chris Berry, Sophie Bolles, Michael Burger, Christopher Charles, Cary Farrow, Cassie Moczygemba, Leo Moreno, Rigel Nunez, John Poole, Desiree Schanding, Priscilla Stanley, Kristopher Thomas, Lucia Villanueva, Christie Walheim, Dave Watts, and Chuck Wigginton. Directed by Charles Barksdale and John Poole.
Location: 1216 West Ave (Map)
Dates: October 10 – November 8, 2008
Times: Fridays at 9:30pm, Saturdays at 8 pm, plus two Thursday shows (Oct. 23 and 30) at 8 pm
Tickets: $12 for general admission, and $9 for teachers and seniors. Thursdays are dice nights – roll the dice and pay the amount shown!
~Phone: Please call for reservations - (210) 380-0326
Children of a Lesser God
The Sheldon Vexler Theatre (website)
This deeply moving drama by Mark Medoff details the connection of a sensitive but spirited deaf woman and the devoted (and hearing) teacher whom she meets at an elite school for the deaf. She is the one person he hasn't been able to reach. She has chosen to remain in the safe ecosystem of the hearing impaired. Her cynical, cold manner creates a chasm between the worlds of sound and silence that seems too great to cross.
Cast: Sarah: Johanna Valenta | James: Matthew Byron Cassi | Ms. Franklin: Laurie Fitzpatrick | Mrs. Norman: Lindsey Van de Krik | Orin: David Maloof | Lydia: Alyson Miller | Ms. Klein: Amy Sloan. Director: Jim Mammarella
Dates: October 30 - November 22, 2008
Criminal Minds
Renaissance Guild, The (website)
Dates: October 17th & 18th
ActOne Series, Volume XII
The Renaissance Guild (website) Jump-Start Performance Co.
Cast: Announcing Cast and Directors: Pusherman: Directed by Greg Price. Cast: Courtney Rene Johnson ~ Steffi, Barbara Ann Pulaski-Robles ~ Wanda and Marion Masters ~ Scout Mother
Ghosts, Sheets and Showtunes: Directed by Martha Buchannan and Assistant Director Ashley Lewis. Cast: Albert Penuelaz ~ Skip, Angela Nichols ~ Patty Robert Wilson ~ James,Emily Lane ~ Ladonna TJ Jones ~ Edwin and Krista Williams ~ Girl
In the Shadows of Lies: Directed by Hector Machado. Cast: Haskell ~ TBA, Andrew Jacobi Jeter ~ Loomis Scharonda Donald ~ Carolyn/Allison, DeAnna Navarro~Woman Justin Vera ~ Thug and Blind Girl ~ TBA
Danger! Murder at Midnight: Directed by Kristopher Thomas. Cast: Carl Rush ~ Julius, Kathleen Lovejoy ~ Agatha Rebecca DesRochers ~ Christina, Anthony Michael ~ Peter Robert Robles ~ James, Jeff McDaniel ~ Mike John Herrick ~ Obrien and Alexa Marcano-Gonzalez ~ Amelai
Sunday Drive: TBA
Location: Jump-Start Performance Co., Blue Star Arts Complex at 108 Blue Star, South Alamo and Probandt (Map)
Dates: October 17 & 18, 2008
Times: 8:00pm
Tickets: $10
Club Ghoul
Josephine Theatre (website)
Join the showstoppers this Halloween season for a rocking, popping, dancing, jamming, good time at Club Ghoul. Hits from popular Halloween characters include “The Time Warp”, “Bad Moon Rising”, “I Kissed A Ghoul”, and everybody’s favorite, “Thriller”.
Dates: October 19th, 25th, & 26th; November 1st & 2nd
Times: Saturdays at 2:30, Sundays at 6:30
Tickets: $10 for Adults; $8 for children 12 & under; Seating is general admission. Tickets go on sale one hour before show time
~Phone: (210) 734-4646
Club Ghoul
The Josephine Theatre (website)
Join the showstoppers this Halloween season for a rocking, popping, dancing, jamming, good time at Club Ghoul. Hits from popular Halloween characters include “The Time Warp”, “Bad Moon Rising”, “I Kissed A Ghoul”, and everybody’s favorite, “Thriller”.
Location: 339 W. Josephine Theatre St. (Map)
Dates: October 19 - November 2, 2008
Times: Saturdays at 2:30 and Sundays at 6:30
Tickets: $10 for Adults and $8 for children 12 & under. Seating is general admission and tickets go on sale one hour before show time.
Discounts: SATCO members are $8
~Phone: (210) 734-4646
Scary Musical 2: The Scary Brick Road
Woodlawn Theatre (website)
After Thunderstorm on Halloween night, Dorian falls to the ground to a state of unconsciousness. Who would have thought that he would enter a world so far away from home? Journey with Dorian down the scary brick road as he meets all his favorite Halloween Friends! This Musical is filled with laughter and will have you literally "rolling" down the scary brick road! Halloween has never been so Funny! This Musical is Rated G (for all audiences).
Location: 1920 Fredericksburg Road, (Map)
Dates: October 20 - 22, 2008 (4 performances only)
Times: Friday @ 7:30pm, Saturday @ 3:00pm and 7:30pm and Sunday @ 3:00pm
Tickets: Advanced: $13 General Admission (All seats are amazing seats and are open seating, so please arrive early.) At the Door: $15
~Phone: (210) 738-1117
The Turn of the Screw and "The Haunted Walk" By Jeffrey Hatcher, from the story by Henry James
St. Mary’s University Drama Department (website)
Based on the provocative tale of suspense, horror and repressed sexuality, this adaptation gives the famous story yet another turn of its own. “It is a story of terror…and horror…and death. It made my very heart—stop.” Directed by Adam Burke with Lighting /Scene Design by Dion Denevan and Costumes by Alicia Tafoya, this production will be mounted at nearby Holy Rosary School adjacent to the campus of St. Mary’s University. When guests arrive for the evening, characters will engage them in ghost stories before they attend the performance. After the show, DARE to venture into alleys and byways of Victorian England with THE HAUNTED WALK.
Location: 1 Camino Santa Maria (Map)
Dates: October 23-25; October 29-31; November 1, 2008
Tickets: $10 General Admission; $7.50 Faculty/Staff and Senior Citizens; $5 Students with ID.
~Phone: (210) 436-3545
El Grande de Coca-Cola
San Pedro Playhouse Cellar Theater (website)
A hilarious musical comedy revue directed by Greg Hinojosa. (Cellar Theater entrance is at back of building facing Flores Street)
Location: 800 W. Ashby Pl., San Pedro Park at Ashby (Map)
Dates: October 24 - November 23, 2008
Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM. (No matinee Sunday, October 25)
Tickets: $25 for adults with discounts for seniors, military. Students $15.00
Spareworks
Jump-Start Performance Co. (website)
Local modern dance company, Spareworks, led by Amber Ortega-Perez & Shonna Walden, presents an evening length work inspired by stories and poems collected from military families, mainly wives and mothers.
Location: Blue Star Arts Complex at 108 Blue Star, South Alamo and Probandt (Map)
Dates: October 24 & 25, 2008
Simply The Best
Josephine Theatre (website)
Simply The Best is a truly entertaining show jam-packed with hit after hit from some of the best-loved female vocalists of all-time. Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Helen Reddy, Carly Simon, Celine Dion, and Whitney Houston, are just a few of the legendary artists included in this tribute to the Women of musical history. Embark on a musical journey from the 1930’s through the Millennium, with award winning tunes from not only solo artists, but also classic and contemporary female vocal groups as well. Enjoy San Antonio’s own “Great Ladies of Song” delivering dynamic performances entertaining you from start to finish with a repertoire of music that goes beyond all boundaries.
Cast: Alisa Claridy | Shavonne Conroy | Cassandra Smal | Delores Walker | Sonya Yamin
Location: 339 W. Josephine Theatre St. (Map)
Dates: October 25, 2008 til ???
Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15 and Sundays at 2:30
Tickets: $20 for Adults, $18 for Seniors and Military, $12 for Students, and $8 for Children 12 & Under. SATCO members are $12.
~Phone: (210)734-4646
The Rocky Horror Experience - the Concert Performance Party
The Cameo Theatre (website)
Starring Lee Marshall Direct from L.A.!
The songs, your favorite actors performing concert style on stage with an extended costume party with cash prizes, a singing bee, virgin sacrifices and much more. A limited number VIP tickets available for cast party after Oct 25 performance.
NOTICE: 16 up unless accompanied by adult or guardian. Balcony available for the younger patrons
Cast: Starring Lee Marshall
Dates: Two nights only! Saturday, Oct 25 and Nov 1, 2008
Times: 10:15pm
Tickets: $25 VIP tickets; $20 General Admission; $18 Senior, Military, SATCO; $15 Student
~Phone: Info: (210) 472-2636; Tickets: (210) 212-5454
Raiders of the Lost Wurst
Circle Arts Theatre in New Braunfels (website)
The "treasure" our hero seeks in this year's "Mellerdrammer" is a very special sausage, seasoned with puns and hilarious adventure.
Location: In Landa Park at 124 Elizabeth Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas (Map)
Dates: October 31 - November 8, 2008
Times: 7:30 p.m. (except Nov. 2). Matinees at 4 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2, & 8
Tickets: $7 Fri.-Sun.; $5 Mon.-Thurs.
~Phone: (830) 609-3092
!Calaveras!
The Overtime Theater (website)
Come see the finest poets, comedians and satirists compete for King Calaveras! The Mexican tradition of making up poems that mock the famous on the Day Of The Dead has a home at the Overtime.
Location: 1216 West Ave (Map)
Dates: November 2, 2008
Times: 8:00pm
Tickets: $9 for general admission, and $5 for teachers. Thursdays are dice nights – roll the dice and pay the amount shown! (Or pay $9 if your score is over 9.)
~Phone: Please call for reservations - (210) 380-0326
Day of the Dead Performance
The Overtime Theatre (website)
The Overtime Theater is proud to present it’s yearly offering for the other Side, Johhny Gets Sick. Only the dead will be allowed in this special production for Dia de los Muertos.
Location: 1216 West Ave (Map)
Dates: November 2, 2008
Times: 2:30pm
~Phone: (210) 380-0326
Christmas Belles Comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten
Harlequin Dinner Theatre (website)
Cast: Bruce E. Shirky directing
Dates: November 5 - December 13, 2008
Times: The house opens for salad bar and cocktails at 6:15 p.m., the buffet is open from 6:30 to 7:30, and the show begins at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $31.00 on Fridays and Saturdays and $28.00 on Wednesdays and Thursdays. There are discounts for military and students.
~Phone: Make reservations by calling the Harlequin Dinner Theatre at (210) 222-9694. The box office is open from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. weekdays and 1:00 to 5:00 on Saturdays.
Red Herring by Michael Hollinger
Boerne Community Theatre (website)
Dates: November 7 - 22, 2008
Don't Dress for Dinner
The Cameo Theatre (website)
Dates: November 8-30, 2008
Times: Thursday Friday Saturday (8 pm) and Sunday (2 pm). No performance on Thanksgiving night
J.C. ROCKS! The 80's Classic Rock Passion Musical
Woodlawn Theatre (website)
If you loved Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar", then will totally love J.C. ROCKS! Whether your a "sweet child" of the 1980's or someone who loves jamin' to Class Rock, you will find yourself captured in the story that will send this CHRISTMAS rockin' like its never rocked before. Journey with J.C., Judas, and all the cast as they send you on a musical adventure through the life and times of J.C. Get ready to experience the passion of the Christ like you have never seen it before. J.C. Rocks is rockin' its way to the historic Woodlawn Theatre this Thanksgiving and Holiday Season. This musical is Rated PG-13 (Parental Guidance for Crucifixion Scene).
Location: 1920 Fredericksburg Road, (Map)
Dates: November 14 - December 21, 2008
Times: Fridays @ 7:30pm, Saturdays @ 7:30pm, and Sundays @ 3:00pm (SIX ROCKIN' WEEKENDS!)
Tickets: Advanced Tickets: $20 General Admission $17 active military, senior 65+, college students, and SATCO Members, $15 for children 5 and under. (All seats are amazing seats and are open seating, so please arrive early.) At the Door: $25
~Phone: (210) 738-1117
Booth A humorous drama about theater by Austin Pendleton
Trinity University Theatre (website)
A dark edged, often witty celebration of the thespian’s disjointed world.” N.Y. Times. This is a story of the turbulent, humorous relationship between Junius Brutus Booth, the brilliant, half mad, alcoholic tragedian, and his son Edwin, who became a great tragic actor in his own right. A San Antonio Premiere
Cast: Directed by Stacey Connelly. Featuring Stieren Guest Artist Andrew Thornton
Location: The Stieren Theater, Trinity University Campus, One Trinity Place (Map)
Dates: November 14-16 and 19-22, 2008
Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm and Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm
Tickets: Adults: $8.00; Seniors/Faculty/Alumni: $6.00; Students/SATCO: $4.00
~Phone: (210) 999-8515
The 2nd Annual DIY Factory
Jump-Start Performance Co. (website)
Featuring 30 alternative arts and crafts vendors, a fabulous fashion show, local bands Piñata Protest, The In and Outlaws, Hans Frank and Los Rokmantix, and even a Make-n-Take table for the kids.
Location: Blue Star Arts Complex at 108 Blue Star, South Alamo and Probandt (Map)
Dates: November 15, 2008
Times: 3 p.m. - Midnight
The 2ND Annual Glamarama: The Legends of Drag
Jump-Start Performance Co. (website)
Enjoy an evening of high hair, high heels, high camp, and high-larity. John McBurney (Winner of the 2007 Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Costume Design for the Artist Foundation of San Antonio) has put together this returning extravaganza honoring classic drag. Hosted by the fabulous Miss Eva Green, known for her amazing costume changes! Featuring drag artists Jessica St. John, Blanca West and Co., Miss Shyla, Andrea La Moure, Courtney Devereaux, Jennifer St. James and many more. This event benefits Jump-Start Performance Co.
Location: Blue Star Arts Complex at 108 Blue Star, South Alamo and Probandt (Map)
Dates: November 29, 2008
Times: Saturday, Two shows: 7:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $25 table seating, $15 general admission
True West by Sam Shepard
AtticRep: Attic Repertory in Residence at Trinity University (website)
Sam Shepard's classic American contemporary drama. True West deconstructs the myth of the American Dream through a pair of quarrelling brothers, each laying claim to the "true" spirit-and promise-of the American West. By turns naturalistic and poetic, True West lays bare the myths not only of American families, but of an American nation.
Cast: Rick Frederick (Lincolnesque, Fat Pig, One for the Road) and Andy Thornton (Lincolnesque) as the brothers. Directed by David Connelly.
Location: Ruth Taylor Theater Building, One Trinity Place (Map)
Dates: December 4 - 21, 2008
~Phone: For Tickets and AtticPasses call 999-8524 or email
~E-mail: admin@atticrep.org
Ebenazio: A Winter's Tale of Old San Anto Kim Corbin, Robert Rehm, and Chuck Squier
Jump-Start Performance Co. (website)
Payaya natives of Yanaguana! The king’s soldados of El Presidio de Béxar! Franciscan padres of Mission San Antonio! Strangers from Las Islas Canarias! Will they find a way to bring San Anto together as the feasts and holy days of winter approach? It’s 1731, and the unlikely ménage must contend with the myths and magic of their entwined cultures as they struggle toward an epiphany of peace, love, and a tiny chihuahua. Written by Kim Corbin, Robert Rehm and Chuck Squier. This is the first staged reading of a new play that is part of the Electric Performance Lab.
Location: Blue Star Arts Complex at 108 Blue Star, South Alamo and Probandt (Map)
Dates: December 6 - 7, 2008
Times: Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00p.m.
OKLAHOMA!
San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers Theater (website)
Location: 800 W. Ashby Pl., San Pedro Park at Ashby (Map)
Dates: December 8 - 10, 2008
Times: 7:00 PM
Disney's The AristoCats Kids
San Pedro Playhouse Cellar Theater (website)
Location: 800 W. Ashby Pl., San Pedro Park at Ashby (Map)
Dates: December 14 - 18, 2008
Times: 6:30 PM |
SAT Playwrights
San Pedro Playhouse (website)
Created to support area playwrights at all stages of the script writing process, the SAT Playwrights group posts an E-newsletter filled with current script submission opportunities locally and nationally on the members' blog site. Monthly salons are scheduled at 6:00pm on the second Sunday of each month to hear members' scripts read by local actors.
The group is in-residence at The San Pedro Playhouse (800 W. Ashby Place) and salons are held in the Cellar Theater. Please check the website to confirm the salon calendar. We welcome new members.
Location: 800 W. Ashby Pl., San Pedro Park at Ashby (Map)
Dates: Ongoing
~E-mail: SAT_Playwrights@yahoo.com
Next Stage Improv
The Overtime Theater (website)
Looking to give folks who don't normally go to the theater a reason to come out, Next Stage is a unique, long-form improvisation show – basically an unscripted one-act play which you, the audience, get to write and direct. You choose characters, plot, dialogue, and possibly even...Who Lives and Who Dies!! At the end of the show, the audience also chooses the theme for the performance on the following Saturday. Past genres have included Kabuki, Chuck Norris, Superhero, Alfred Hitchcock, Disco, Harry Potter, and Kung Fu.
Location: 1216 West Ave (Map)
Dates: Every Saturday Night
Times: New Time!! 9:30pm, Saturday Nights
Tickets: Only $8
~Phone: Please call for reservations - (210) 380-0326
National Comedy Theater
The Overtime Theater (website)
Two teams of improv comedy players. One referee. And a shiny, loud whistle. Get ready for some great fun as National Comedy Theater presents its frenzied comic stylings with lots of audience participation. You could go to National Comedy Theater every weekend and NEVER see the same show twice. That's because the comedy is improvisation and each show is unique to its audience. The referee asks for specific scene suggestions, fans shout them out, and the games begin.
Location: 1216 West Ave (Map)
Dates: Every Friday Night
Times: NEW TIME!! Now at 7:30 pm
Tickets: Only $8
~Phone: Please call for reservations - (210) 380-0326 |
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