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Posted by:	Richard Connema 06:01 pm EDT 09/20/15

CAROLE SHORENSTEIN HAYS UNVEILS PLANS FOR THE FUTURE OF SAN FRANCISCO’S CURRAN THEATRE HISTORIC THEATER WILL UNDERGO EXTENSIVE RENOVATION AHEAD OF ITS OFFICIAL REOPENING IN EARLY 2017 SHORENSTEIN HAYS SETS GOAL TO MAKE THE CURRAN “A BEACON FOR THEATRICAL ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES THE WORLD OVER” “CURRAN: UNDER CONSTRUCTION” A SPECIALLY CURATED FESTIVAL OF INTIMATE, ON STAGE PROGRAMMING WILL BEGIN THIS MONTH – Carole Shorenstein Hays, the Tony® Award winning producer and San Francisco’s leading theatrical presenter, has announced plans for the future of the Curran theatre. Following an extensive renovation project, that is currently underway, the historic theater will reopen as a full-sized venue in early 2017. During the renovation, a special festival of intimate and non-traditional programming, called “Curran: Under Construction,” will be presented. Throughout “Curran: Under Construction,” commencing later this month, audiences will enter through the Curran’s stage door alleyway (immortalized in the classic film All About Eve) and be placed on stage alongside the action. “This endeavor is inspired by the spirit of the Bay Area, which is on the cutting edge of so many world-shaping industries,” Ms. Shorenstein Hays said in a statement. “It’s my goal to create a beacon here for theatrical artists and audiences the world over. We want to take giant creative risks and, in doing so, introduce new audiences to the power of the theater.” Shorenstein Hays will be scouring the world’s stages, including London and Asia, in curating the post-construction programming for the Curran. “‘Curran: Under Construction’ will allow us to utilize this great house during its renovation, and to stage exciting works in new ways,” she added. “When we reopen as a full-sized venue, we will continue our commitment to programming daring and excellent works that otherwise might not find their way to a major West Coast theater.” “Curran: Under Construction,” which features an array of diverse and ground-breaking works, each with ties to the Bay Area, will kick off with The Events, beginning its four-night engagement at the Curran on Wednesday, September 23. For additional information and the entire current line-up of “Curran: Under Construction” offerings, bringing such internationally celebrated artists and companies as Dave Malloy, Taylor Mac, Geoff Sobelle, Steve Cuiffo, Stew, and Story Pirates to the Curran’s stage, please see the attached schedule. Tickets for “Curran: Under Construction” offerings are priced from $25 to $50 and can be purchased exclusively via Eventbrite by visiting SFCURRAN.COM. ###################################### BROADWAY'S TONY AWARD®-WINNING BEST MUSICAL A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDERTO PLAY SHN GOLDEN GATE THEATREDECEMBER 1-27, 2015 Tickets On Sale Friday, Sept. 18 at 10am – The Tony® Award winner for Best Musical, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, will play the SHN Golden Gate Theatre December 1-27 in its First National Tour. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Sept. 18 at 10am. Gentleman’s Guide tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession, by any means necessary. All the while, he’s got to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea. The most celebrated musical of the 2013-14 Broadway season, Gentleman’s Guide received ten 2014 Tony® Award nominations, eventually winning four awards: Best Musical, Direction of a Musical, Book of a Musical, and Best Costume Design. In addition, it won the Best Musical prizes from the Drama League, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle, and received a 2015 Grammy® Award nomination for Best Musical Show Album. A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder features a book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak. Direction is by Darko Tresnjak, with choreography by Peggy Hickey. The design team includes Alexander Dodge (Scenic Design), Linda Cho (Costume Design), Philip S. Rosenberg (Lighting Design), Dan Moses Schreier (Sound Design), Aaron Rhyne (Projections Design), Brian Strumwasser (Make-Up Design), and Charles LaPointe (Wig Design). Orchestrations are by Jonathan Tunick and Vocal Arrangements are by Dianne Adams McDowell and Steven Lutvak. Paul Staroba serves as Music Director. Gentleman's Guide opened at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre to overwhelming critical acclaim in November 2013 where The New York Times raved “GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE will LIFT THE HEARTS of all those who’ve been pining for what sometimes seems A LOST ART FORM. ” The Hollywood Reporter enthused Gentleman’s Guide “Restores our faith in musical comedy!” and Time Magazine said “Just as I was about to give up on musicals, along comes A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER!” For additional information on Gentleman’s Guide, visit www.AGentlemansGuideBroadway.com. Ticket Information: Tickets go on sale Friday, September 18 at 10am through shnsf.com and SHN Audience Services at 888-746-1799. Tickets range from $45-$212. Prices are subject to change. Performance Dates: December 1-27, 2015 Tuesday–Saturday at 8pm Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2pmAdded Performances: Monday, Dec. 21 at 8pm & Sunday, Dec. 27 at 7:30pmNo Performances: Thursday, Dec. 24 & Friday, Dec. 25 ########################### AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER PRESENTS SPOOKED AT THE STRANDA.C.T.’s Halloween Costume Party! Presented by City National Bank, the spook-tacular evening will feature special performances by A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program studentsProceeds from event will support A.C.T.’s acclaimed actor training and education and community programs MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2015 W 6–11 PM – American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and Event Chairs Holly and Chris Hollenbeck are proud to announce Spooked at The Strand, A.C.T.’s Halloween costume party, on Monday, October 26, 6–11 p.m., at The Strand Theater (1127 Market Street, San Francisco). Proceeds from the evening, which feature special performances by A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program students, will support A.C.T.’s actor training and education and community programs. Individual tickets range in price from $50 to $500. Premiere $750 tickets are sold out! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit act-sf.org/spooked or contact A.C.T. Director of Special Events Luz Perez at 415.439.2470 or lperez@act-sf.org. The bewitching soirée begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater. At 8 p.m. guests will make their way into the Toni Rembe Theater, where they will be treated to special cabaret performances by A.C.T. M.F.A. Program students. At 9 p.m., guests will return to the lobby of The Strand Theater for an after-party featuring cocktails, a dessert bar, and dancing with music by DJ Flaxo. Guests are encouraged to come in costume. “San Francisco has always been a magnet for leadership and talent . . . musical, technical, social, theatrical,” said Event Chairs Holly and Chris Hollenbeck. “We can't think of a better way to honor and celebrate this legacy than supporting A.C.T.’s groundbreaking M.F.A. Program." “We are honored to support American Conservatory Theater and their world-renowned Master of Fine Arts Program,” adds Michael Walker, Northern California Regional Executive for City National Bank. “We understand that the arts reflect and enhance the best in who we are and we commend A.C.T.’s commitment to the arts and education.” SPOOKED AT THE STRAND TICKET LEVELS FRONT ORCHESTRA with CABARET SEATING ($750) • SOLD OUT! ORCHESTRA with THEATER SEATING ($500) • VIP Cocktail Reception in The Rueff • Orchestra Theater Seating • Valet Parking • Premiere Trick or Treat Gift Bag • Coat Check • Optional A.C.T. Costume Rental • VIP After-Party in The Rueff REAR ORCHESTRA with THEATER SEATING ($250) • Cocktail Reception • Rear Orchestra Theater Seating • Trick or Treat Gift Bag • Coat Check • After Party MEZZANINE with THEATER SEATING ($150) • Cocktail Reception • Mezzanine Theater Seating • After-Party AFTER PARTY ONLY TICKETS – 9 PM ($50) • After-Party • Dessert Bar and Drinks The presenting sponsor for Spooked at The Strand is City National Bank. Additional sponsors include Bespoke Winery, Blueprint Studios, Campari, Coupar Consulting, DZINE, Grace Street Catering, Nespresso, and Palmeri Vineyard. The host committee for Spooked at The Strand includes Shirley and Steve Cookston, Daisy and Kerry Damskey, Carlotta and Bob Dathe, Linda Jo Fitz, Austin Forbord, Eve Forbord, Arnie and Shelly Glassberg, Michelle and Jodi Goodman, Prerna Gupta and Parag Chordia, Nancy and Kirke Hasson, Holly and Chris Hollenbeck, Luba Kipnis and David Russel, Melanni and Paul Leary, Nancy Livingston and Fred M. Levin, Toni and Don Miller, Julie and Joseph Ratner, Laura Rockwell and Ed Leon, Patti and Rusty Rueff, Abby and Gene Schnair, Tiffanie DeBartolo and Scott Schumaker, Anne and Michelle Shonk, Tasha and Jeff Snow, Patrick S. Thompson, Adriana and Aaron Vermut, and Jeannie Yang. ############################# Aurora Theatre Company announces that it will add an additional 5 performances of the Bay Area Premiere of the company’s season opener, Marisa Wegrzyn’s (Hickorydickory, The Butcher of Baraboo) MUD BLUE SKY. Aurora Artistic Director Tom Ross (Fifth of July, A Bright New Boise, This Is How It Goes, Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance) helms this profoundly compassionate, fiercely witty new play, featuring Jamie Jones (Gidion’s Knot, Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance), Rebecca Dines (The Homecoming, Widower’s Houses), Laura Jane Bailey, and Devin O’Brien. MUD BLUE SKY plays now through October 3 (added performances: Tuesday, September 29, 7pm; Wednesday, September 30, 8pm; Thursday, October 1, 8pm; Friday, October 2, 8pm; Saturday, October 3, 8pm) at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. ############################# AURORA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS “THE SUBMARINE SHOW” October 14 -25, 2015 Special Fall Engagement at Harry’s UpStage – Aurora Theatre Company presents THE SUBMARINE SHOW, a two-person theatrical adventure featuring Slater Penny and Jaron Hollander. This special fall presentation plays for 10 performances only October 14 through 25 at Harry’s UpStage, located in the Nell and Jules Dashow Wing at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets (General $28; VIP reserved seating $32; subscribers receive a $2 discount) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. Created by and starring Emmy-winner Slater Penney and former Cirque Du Soleil performer Jaron Hollander, this brilliant pantomime physical theater piece, recently voted one of the top ten shows to see at the 2015 New York International Fringe Festival, follows Penney and Hollander as they swim, fly, go slightly insane, and even impersonate their own submarine in this critically acclaimed journey from the ocean to the sky and back. Called “inspired madcap physical comedy… first-class clowns ... a must-see” by the San Francisco Chronicle,” “uproarious… unconventional from start to finish,” by SF Weekly, and about which the Huffington Post said, “These two artists show a mastery of physical comedy…inspiring,” THE SUBMARINE SHOW will amaze and delight audiences of all ages. Penney and Hollander bring their unique comic world to life using only their bodies in this astonishing and delightful two-man show. ######################### CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER ANNOUNCES 2016 SEASON Line-Up Includes Much Ado About Nothing, Directed By Jackson Gay; Pulitzer-Prize Winning Fences, By August Wilson, Directed By Raelle Myrick-Hodges; And The Return Of Director Lisa Peterson With Shaw’s You Never Can Tell – California Shakespeare Theater today announced plans for its 2016 season, which will feature one of Shakespeare’s sassiest romantic comedies, a Pulitzer Prize-winning story of one family’s struggle to achieve the American Dream, and an outrageously funny comedy of manners by George Bernard Shaw. The season, which was selected by outgoing Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone, will include one final Shakespearean title to be selected by incoming Artistic Director Eric Ting later this fall. Opening the season at the Bruns will be Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Jackson Gay. Beatrice and Benedick are content that love has passed each of them by; their seeming incompatibility, coupled with the alleged infidelity and outright villainy of those around them, creates a deeply passionate tale of love for those who either don’t recognize it when it finds them or who take love for granted until it’s nearly gone. Ms. Gay, named by the New York Times as one of the “power players of off-Broadway” makes her Cal Shakes debut with this production, which plays May 25 through June 19. Next up, Raelle Myrick-Hodges, former Artistic Director of Brava Center, also makes her Cal Shakes debut with Fences, by August Wilson, from July 6-31. Set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Fences is the powerful, stunning story of Troy Maxson, former Negro League ballplayer turned sanitation worker, whose inability to come to terms with his fall from grace nearly destroys his family. Winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Fences marks the first time August Wilson’s work has appeared on the Bruns stage. Opening in August is George Bernard Shaw’s keenly witty take on marriage and the modern woman, You Never Can Tell, helmed by Lisa Peterson, whose previous Cal Shakes outings include King Lear (2007) and The Winter’s Tale (2002), among others. Feminist author and lecturer Mrs. Clandon and her adult children return to England where she is accidentally reunited with her husband, and the children meet their father for the first time. Sparks fly as old grudges clash with contemporary ideals in this brilliant comedy, playing at the Bruns from August 10-September 4. Managing Director Susie Falk commented, “The 2016 season features an exciting mix of Cal Shakes debuts—including those of directors Jackson Gay and Raelle Myrick-Hodges, and playwright August Wilson—along with the return of director Lisa Peterson, and our return to the great wells of Shakespeare and Shaw. And of course we will have a new artistic director, Eric Ting, at the helm, who will be selecting the final title of our season.” Season packages for the four-play season and group tickets for parties of 10 or more are available now; single tickets go on sale April 4, 2016. Prices start at $124 for a four-play subscription, with discounts available for seniors, youth, and full-time K-12 educators. For information or to charge tickets by phone with VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express, call the Cal Shakes Box Office at 510.548.9666. Additional information and online ticketing is available at www.calshakes.org. ########################## Hillbarn Theatre Presents Neil Simon’s award-winning comedy The Odd Couple ▪ October 15 – November 1, 2015 ▪ Single tickets available now! – Hillbarn Theatre, the Peninsula's premier theatre company, follows up on the success of their 2015-16 season opener, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with Neil Simon’s award-winning classic, The Odd Couple. After their fed-up wives throw them out, slovenly sportswriter Oscar Madison and uptight Felix Ungar decide to move in together. Throughout a series of hilarious interchanges, these mismatched roommates teach each other about life, love and the meaning of friendship. Filled with witty dialogue and hilarious one-liners, The Odd Couple remains one of Simon’s most recognizable works and one of the greatest stage comedies ever written. The Odd Couple will run October 15 – November 1, 2015 at Hillbarn Theatre (1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City). Performances are Thursdays—Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Press night for The Odd Couple will be Friday, October 16, 2015. Single tickets range in price from $25 - $48 and are available now by calling 650.349.6411 ext. 2 or visiting www.hillbarntheatre.org. Says Hillbarn Theatre Executive Artistic Director Dan Demers: "Neil Simon is one for the foremost story tellers. We are so excited to bring this iconic, award-winning story to life on the Hillbarn Stage. Armed with a wildly talented cast and production team, this show is sure to be a treat for all theatre goers!" The Odd Couple features a cast of eight actors led by John Maio* as Oscar and Conrad Cady as Felix. Joining them are David Blackburn, Evan Sokol, Andrew Engdahl, Galen Poulton, Stephanie Crowley and Nicole Martin. Directed by Michael Sally, the creative team for The Odd Couple includes stage manager Danielle Santana, scenic designer Kuo-Hao Lo, lighting designer Christian Mejia, costume designer Mae Matos and properties designer, Alexandra Nemchik. Hillbarn Theatre’s production of The Odd Couple is made possible by Gerald and Mary Jane Kunz. Hillbarn Theatre would like to acknowledge its 2015–16 company sponsors: Foster City Islander, Peninsula Beauty, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Rotary Foundation and Penelope’s Coffee & Tea. ########################## BERKELEY REP EXTENDS AMÉLIE, A NEW MUSICALEIGHT PERFORMANCES ADDED – NOW PLAYING THRU OCT 11 – Due to an exuberant reception from critics and audiences alike, Berkeley Repertory Theatre is proud to announce that Amélie, A New Musical, will extend for an additional week. Originally scheduled to close on October 4, the world premiere will now play through Sunday, October 11. Starting at noon today, tickets for the added eight performances can be purchased by phone at (510) 647-2949 or online at berkeleyrep.org. #############################: Cinnabar Theater, Sonoma County’s beloved professional theater, has another hit on its hands. Its current production of City of Angels is so popular that it’s been extended for an extra week. Here are the details on this exciting show: City of Angels: extended through September 27 Audiences and critics are raving about the actors in Cinnabar’s latest show, City of Angels. Set in the glamorous, seductive Hollywood of the ’40s, a world of flamboyant egos, casting couches and flimsy negligees, the show chronicles the hilarious misadventures of Stine, a young novelist attempting a screenplay for movie mogul Buddy Fidler (who’s read a synopsis of every book he’s ever written) while sparring with a character of his own creation, a hard-boiled gumshoe named Stone. Featuring stage direction by Nathan Cummings and music direction by Mary Chun, Cinnabar’s production is generously underwritten by Larry Russo.Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for ages 21 and under. ######################## THEATRE BAY AREA LAUNCHES NEW MEMBERSHIP DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR AUDIENCES For a starting price of $20/year, audience membership gives access to thousands of dollars’ worth of free and discount tickets, show recommendations, and more - Theatre Bay Area, the third-largest regional theatre service organization in North America, announces the launch of a new membership level designed just for audience members. Theatre Bay Area membership at the audience level allows fans to get access to thousands of dollars’ worth of free ticket offers, receive exclusive members-only discounts from theatres all over the Bay Area, catch up on the latest theatre happenings with Theatre Bay Area journalism sent straight to their inbox once a week, find a comprehensive list of what’s playing around town through Theatre Bay Area’s online show listings, Fall and Spring previews, online show listings, and be among the first to learn about new TBA Awards Recommended productions. Theatre Bay Area is offering TBA Audience Memberships for a starting price of $20 per year. The price will increase to $25 per year on Monday, October 5. Memberships can be purchased online at theatrebayarea.org. Until now, membership in Theatre Bay Area has been offered only to theatre companies and individual theatre-makers. The present membership reflects the thriving arts scene in the nine Bay Area counties, consisting of more than 365 theatre and dance companies, from multimillion-dollar organizations to grassroots community groups; some 3,000 individuals, including actors, directors, designers, dance artists, playwrights, dramaturgs, technicians and theatre patrons; and more than 100 organizational members, from libraries and universities to theatre industry professional services. Executive Director Brad Erickson says, “We are excited to launch this new type of Theatre Bay Area membership. Over the last several years, we’ve heard from theatre-goers that cost can be a significant barrier to theatre attendance, so we’ve worked with our theatre company members to devise a new way to get more audiences to attend more theatre in the Bay Area. Through our new membership, audiences will have easy access to special discounts and free tickets drawn from the vast array of theatre around the Bay Area. We’re beyond thrilled to be able to offer audiences access to a greater amount of theatre at a more affordable cost.” ABOUT THEATRE BAY AREA Theatre Bay Area supports more than 300 theatre companies in the Bay Area. Founded in 1976, Theatre Bay Area's mission is to unite, strengthen, promote and advance the theatre community in the San Francisco Bay Area, working on behalf of our conviction that the performing arts are an essential public good, critical to a healthy and truly democratic society, and invaluable as a source of personal enrichment and growth. ######################## Theatre Bay Area Announces TBA Awards Recommended Productionsfor the week of September 16, 2015 – Each week, hundreds of adjudicators attend and evaluate eligible productions from all over the Bay Area on behalf of the TBA Awards. Based on the overall production scores from their peers, Theatre Bay Area issues a weekly list of productions that have reached the required threshold of scoring to be deemed "TBA Awards Recommended. " This week, three new productions are recommended through the TBA Awards process, which involves more than 250 industry volunteers attending shows and logging scores within 48 hours of viewing the performances. New productions receiving TBA Awards Recommended status this week are: Between Riverside and Crazy / American Conservatory Theater / San Francisco Information: awards.theatrebayarea.org/listings/event/2014 REVIEW IS UP ON SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL Good People / Left Edge Theatre / Santa Rosa Information: awards.theatrebayarea.org/listings/event/1526 The Gun Show / Impact Theatre / Berkeley Information: awards.theatrebayarea.org/listings/event/2028 Previously recognized TBA Awards Recommended productions that are still running: Black Virgins Are Not for Hipsters / The Marsh / San Francisco Information: awards.theatrebayarea.org/listings/event/1233 REVIEW IS UP ON SF REGIONAL By the Way, Meet Vera Stark / Douglas Morrisson Theatre / Hayward Information: awards.theatrebayarea.org/listings/event/1986 The Country House / TheatreWorks/ Mountain View Information: awards.theatrebayarea.org/listings/event/1944 REVIEW IS UP ON SF REGIONAL Eurydice / Shotgun Players / Berkeley Information: awards.theatrebayarea.org/listings/event/1713 REVIEW IS UP ON SF REGIONAL Mud Blue Sky / Aurora Theatre Company / Berkeley Information: awards.theatrebayarea.org/listings/event/1981 REVIEW IS UP ON SF REGIONAL The Real Thing / Masquers Playhouse / Richmond Information: awards.theatrebayarea.org/listings/event/1814 Information about the TBA Awards program can be found at theatrebayarea.org/?page=Awards. Information about Theatre Bay Area can be found at theatrebayarea.org. For discounts on Bay Area shows (including TBA Awards Recommended Productions) sign up for the Theatregoer, theatrebayarea.org/default.asp?page=TheatreGoer, Theatre Bay Area's weekly email newsletter, with discounted tickets, show recommendations and more. Theatre Bay Area supports more than 300 theatre companies in the Bay Area. Founded in 1976, Theatre Bay Area's mission is to unite, strengthen, promote and advance the theatre community in the San Francisco Bay Area, working on behalf of our conviction that the performing arts are an essential public good, critical to a healthy and truly democratic society, and invaluable as a source of personal enrichment and growth. ##################### Tickets on Sale for Left Coast Theatre Co. Presents Screaming Queens– Lock the doors, but keep the closets open. Tickets go onsale September 19, 2015 for Left Coast Theatre Co.’s latest anthology of LGBT plays, and for the first time ever the theme is HORROR. Blood! Ghosts! Heels! Don’t miss the thrills and chills of Screaming Queens! LCTC is proud to present: ● Presence - by Thomas J. Misuroca, directed by Scott Boswell The U-Haul is barely unpacked when Judy and Brenda face new terrors in the house they now share. ● The Fierce- by Terry Maloney Haley, directed by Laura Smith Some drag queens will cut you for eyeliner. Imagine what one would do for a pair of magic heels. ● Meet Cute - by Evan Boughman, directed by Don Hardwick Glenn would love a rom-com-style first date, but his own terror could make it more like a slasher flick. ● The Screens - by Erik Champney, directed by Richard S. Sargent As his head swims with madness and memory, Allen sturggles to screen out the thoughts that imprison him. ● Gaybola - by James A. Martin, directed by Chris Maltby Hot twinks beware! Targeting the young, gay and fabulous, Gaybola delivers a fate worse than death. ● Dawn of the DeadZone - by Rita Long, directed by Kris Neely Who will save us when the virus-tainted, brain-eating technology takes over the earth? Screaming Queens will run Thursdays through Saturdays at the Phoenix Theater, 414 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, from October 9 to October 31, 2015. Full information can be found at: ● Brown Paper Tickets: http://screamingqueens.brownpapertickets.com/ ● LCTC Website: www.LCTC-SF.org ● LCTC Twitter: https://twitter.com/LCTCSF ● LCTC Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/LeftCoastTheatreCompany ########################### BERKELEY REP’S THE GROUND FLOOR LAUNCHES BI-ANNUAL PLAYWRITING SALON FOR LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS Bay Area writers invited to learn more about the development of new work Known for fostering playwrights at all stages of their careers, The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep’s Center for the Creation and Development of New Work today announces that it will begin hosting bi-annual salons in the fall and spring to share information with local playwrights about the new play development process at Berkeley Rep Madeleine Oldham, director of The Ground Floor and resident dramaturg, will present a short overview of The Ground Floor and then field questions from the group on everything from relationship building to commissioning to how seasons are selected. The Ground Floor invites aspiring and experienced writers for an evening of lively conversation. The inaugural event will be held on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 7:30 PM at Berkeley Rep’s bar at 2025 Addison Street. The event is free, but space is limited. To register, visit http://bit.ly/1UEYBxy. A spring salon will be held in April 2016. “We’re very excited to provide a more direct link between The Ground Floor and Bay Area writers,” says Oldham. “The Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab has a strong track record of local participation, and we want to make sure artists in our area are aware of that opportunity. We’re really looking forward to engaging in a dialogue with our immediate community about how The Ground Floor can best support local playwrights.” The Ground Floor seeks to enhance and expand the processes by which Berkeley Rep makes theatre. This includes supporting commissioned artists and developing shows for the season, as well as The Ground Floor’s flagship program, the Summer Residency Lab. By inviting dynamic artists to work on new projects at any stage in the creative process, the Summer Residency Lab promotes vital cross-pollination among artists and champions the spirit of innovation inherent to Berkeley and the Bay Area. Since the Lab’s inaugural year in 2012, more than 300 artists working on 59 projects have participated. The 2015 Summer Residency Lab participants included local artists Anne Galjour, Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, Christopher Chen, and Annie Smart. Three shows commissioned and developed through The Ground Floor have already appeared on Berkeley Rep’s main stage: KJ Sanchez and Jenny Mercein’s X’s and O’s (A Football Love Story) (2015), Marcus Gardley’s The House that will not Stand (2014), and Dan LeFranc’s Troublemaker, or The Freakin’ Kick-A Adventures of Bradley Boatright (2013). In February 2016, the Theatre presents a fourth: the world premiere of Julia Cho’s Aubergine, which was commissioned by Berkeley Rep and developed in The Ground Floor. Obie Award–winning director Liesl Tommy helms this bittersweet and moving meditation on family, forgiveness, and the things that nourish us. ABOUT THE GROUND FLOOR: BERKELEY REP’S CENTER FOR THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WORK As the umbrella for all new play activity at Berkeley Rep, The Ground Floor is a bold initiative designed to raise the bar on the Tony Award–winning nonprofit’s already successful record of artistic innovation. Think of it as an incubator for theatrical start-ups or a top-notch R&D facility for artists. The Ground Floor is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts; Bank of America; the Kenneth Rainin Foundation; supporters of Berkeley Rep’s Create Campaign; and ArtPlace (artplaceamerica.org), a collaboration of top national foundations, the National Endowment for the Arts, and various federal agencies to accelerate creative place making across the U.S. For more information on each project, and for future announcements or opportunities to interact, visit: berkeleyrep.org/groundfloor. ########################## Lucky Penny takes home seven Arty Awards“Bonnie & Clyde” named Outstanding Musical Production of the year In its first year of eligibility for the Arty Awards, Lucky Penny Productions received seven trophies for acting, directing and design work on three musicals that were eligible for judging in the 2014-15 season. The September 13th ceremony was co-hosted by Artistic Director Taylor Bartolucci and Dyan McBride, who recently appeared in Lucky Penny’s “Cowgirls.” “Bonnie & Clyde” received four awards, including the prize for overall Outstanding Musical Production, as well as a Best Director award for Craig A. Miller, a Best Leading Actor award for James Bock, and the Best Costume Design award for Taylor Bartolucci. David Ryan and Noah Goldman, who shared the lead role, were winners for “Oliver!” as best Youth in an Adult Musical Production, and Michael Mautner received the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in “Oliver!” The award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical went to Danielle DeBow for “Cowgirls.” The ceremony on September 13 marked the 31st year of the Arty Awards, which is produced by PAN-Arts, an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the performing and visual arts in the Solano-Napa region. Lucky Penny Productions, founded in 2009, is based in the Community Arts Center, 1758 Industrial Way, Napa. The 2015-16 season opens this Friday, September 18, with “The Secret Garden.” Tickets are on sale for upcoming productions, and more information on shows and the facility can be found at www.luckypennynapa.com. Email info@luckypennynapa.com or call 707-266-6305 or write to Lucky Penny Productions, 1357 Foster Road, Napa CA 94558. Lucky Penny is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization ################################ 2015 Daedalus Project Raises $115,772 Funds will be disbursed to HIV/AIDS organizations later this year — The Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s 28th annual Daedalus Project fundraiser for HIV/AIDS organizations, held August 24, brought in $115,772. The event was produced by Claudia Alick, associate producer, community. Tickets for the afternoon reading of Paula Vogel’s The Baltimore Waltz (directed by Eugene Ma and presented by special arrangement with Vogel and Dramatists Play Service) and the evening variety show (directed by Sara Bruner), along with general donations, raised approximately $60,000. Participants in the ever-popular underwear parade, which occurs during intermission of the variety show, raised $16,843 for the cause. Contributions also came from the Daedalus 5K Run; sales of T-shirts, lemonade, baked goods, concessions; a quilt raffle; an “Arts and Treasures” sale, and sales of Daedalus Pillows and Bears created by members of OSF’s Costume Department. “It was another delightfully successful event,” said Executive Director Cynthia Rider. “We thank the company, community and audience members who contributed their time and money to making this event so memorable. We will disburse the funds to various organizations in the near future, and expect to be amazed again at how many lives these grants can affect in the fight against HIV/AIDS.” Each year following the benefit, the Festival distributes the funds to various local, regional, national and international organizations involved in the battle against HIV/AIDS. Since the first Daedalus Project was organized by OSF actor and director James Edmondson in 1988, OSF will have distributed $1.6 million to HIV/AIDS organizations, including this year. In the last 28 years, the Daedalus Project has created a tradition of remembrance, celebration and collective action for OSF’s company, community and audience. The 2016 Daedalus Project will be held on Monday, August 22. Tickets for Daedalus and all 2016 performances will go on sale to the general public December 2015.



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