Wed, 14 December 2016
http://deliciousaudiotheatre.libsyn.com/ Sounds Delicious Audio Theatre is a weekly podcast of 3 to 4 minute radio plays written and recorded before a live audience in Madison, Wisconsin. The plays are created over only two days by a supportive, 8-person ensemble. Everyone writes, everyone acts and no one can rest until the ON AIR light goes off. Sounds Delicious grows out of the experience of Are We Delicious? an ensemble of Madison performer-writers who write, rehearse and premiere an hour-long show of short plays in only seven days. Fresh, local, fun. This episode includes the Overture from Are We Delicious? Musical Rebellion: http://www.growingshows.com/music/. Composers/Musicians for Musical Rebellion were Andrew Rohn, Sean Michael Dargan, Charlie Cheney, and Biff Blumfumgagnge.
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Wed, 26 October 2016
Detroit '67By Dominique Morisseau Directed by Dana Pellebon Winner of the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History! Dominique Morisseau takes the audience on a journey to 1967, in the city of Detroit. Motown music is getting the party started, and Chelle and her brother Lank are making ends meet by turning their basement into an after-hours joint. But when a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pent-up feelings erupt, so does their city, and they find themselves caught in the middle of the '67 riots. Produced by Kathie Rasmussen Women's Theatre at Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage, 113 E. Mifflin St., Madison Performances: October 28 - November 12, 2016 Performance Times: Ticket Prices: $20 Call 608-661-9696 for reservations or more information. |
Wed, 14 September 2016
Esther's DescendantsBy Jan Levine Thal Directed by Jan Levine Thal "A ghost. Some gangsters. Roses." Mother has died after years of alcoholism and dementia. But in the afterlife, she recovers. In fact, death suits the old psychopath, frustrated as she is that the living can't hear her. Her descendants have inherited a crumbling mansion, a swamp, and a bloody past. Can she guide them to brighter days -- and at what cost? Produced by Broom Street Theater at Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson Street, Madison Performances: September 9 - October 1, 2016 Performance Times: Ticket Prices: $11 bstonline.org for reservations or more information. |
Wed, 7 September 2016
Laughter on the 23rd Floor |
Wed, 10 August 2016
Black & WhiteBy Kip Price Directed by Heather Jane Farr Set in an up-and-coming neighborhood, an alternative coffeeshop, proud of its record for inclusiveness, finds that it has become the latest target of the suburban elite. As the employees struggle to fight against neighborhood pressures to close up shop, they find that their goals, personal and professional aren't quite as clearly defined as once they thought. Produced by Broom Street Theater at Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson Street, Madison Performances: August 5-27, 2016 Performance Times: Ticket Prices: $11 Call 608-244-8338 for reservations or more information. |
Wed, 13 July 2016
The Tragedy Of MacbethBy William Shakespeare Directed by Francisco Torres A drum, a drum! Macbeth doth come. It is the story of the ambition-fueled rise and precipitous fall of Lord and Lady Macbeth. Loyalty, despair, manipulation, madness, and revenge are all in play this summer. Madison Shakespeare Company returns to full-length productions with this timeless tale. Performances are outdoors at the Edgewood College Amphitheater, located behind The Stream building. Performances: July 21-24, 2016 Performance Times: Ticket Prices: $12 suggested contribution Reservations accepted at www.madisonshakespeare.org/reservations. |
Wed, 6 July 2016
To break up the monotony in Purgatory's laundromat, souls rivals for immediate rapture: in a good, old-fashioned dance-a-thon. Swing and red tape, plus the proverbial deal with the not-so proverbial Devil? All in an eternity's work. |
Wed, 11 May 2016
Are We Delicious? is an ensemble of Madison writers and actors who write, rehearse and premiere a show of humor and heart in a single week. Everyone writes, everyone acts, and no one can rest until the final curtain. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2548993
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Wed, 20 April 2016
Blithe SpiritBy Noël Coward Directed by Dan Myers Strollers Theatre, ltd. presents Noël Coward's sparkling comedy and "improbable farce." Blithe Spirit revolves around Charles, who is planning a séance as research for his new book. He invites the eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, into his English country home, intending to expose the Madame as a fraud. To witness this event, Charles and his second wife, Ruth, invite the skeptical Dr. Bradman and his anxious-to-believe wife, Violet. When, in the course of the séance, Madame Arcati mistakenly summons Charles' first wife, Elvira, back from the beyond, things get thoroughly out of hand. Produced by Strollers Theatre at Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage, 113 E. Mifflin St., Madison Performances: April 29 - May 21, 2016 Performance Times: Ticket Prices: $20 Call 608-661-9696 for reservations or more information. |
Wed, 6 April 2016
Coyote MoonBy Samuel D. White Directed by David Pausch Frank hates his life: he lost his job, his pregnant girlfriend’s marrying another guy, and he's pretty sure he is going to turn into a “were-coyote” when the full moon comes up tonight. Maybe the best thing to do is lock a tow chain around his neck… but then again… maybe not. Young Frank’s mom, his former fiancée, his neighbors and friends all gather to witness (and perhaps, enjoy) his growing distress as moon-rise draws nigh. Coyote Moon: a trickster love story with a small-town tavern, Eddie Arnold, the full moon, a touch of the supernatural – and a whole lot of beer. Produced by Mercury Players Theater at Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage, 113 E. Mifflin St., Madison Performances: April 8-23, 2016 Performance Times: Ticket Prices: General Admission $20 Student & Seniors $18 Special $15 tickets for either Thursday show and the Sunday (4/17) matinee Call 608-661-9696 for reservations or more information. |
Wed, 9 March 2016
Sweet WilliamBy Doug Reed Directed by Doug Reed Broom Street Theater is proud to announce "Sweet William." The infield dirt turns to mud, and the diamond loses its shine, as the meanest major leaguer who ever wore spikes finally submits to an interview fifty years after his playing days. What was Willie's part in baseball's most sordid sex scandal? What really happened to the team owner's missing daughter? A rollicking tragicomedy told in flashback - a sordid tale of virtue and vice; sunshine fields and shadowy back rooms - where only the Grim Reaper can call the final out. Produced by Broom Street Theater at Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson Street, Madison Performances: March 18 - April 9, 2016 Performance Times: Ticket Prices: $11 |
Wed, 24 February 2016
An Evening's Affair 2: Shakespeare's BetrayalsDirected by Francisco Torres, Emily Morrison-Weeks, Greg Hudson, Kyra McFarland, and Jason Compton Madison Shakespeare Company's anthology series An Evening's Affair returns with an all-new selection of stirring and shocking scenes from the canon. Built this time around the themes of betrayal and backstabbing, this second installment of An Evening's Affair explores the darker side of friendships, the inconstancy of love, and the instability of hatred. An Evening's Affair 2 delivers 10 different scenes from nine of Shakespeare's plays, including Macbeth, Hamlet, and Romeo and Juliet, as well as less frequently produced works such as King Lear and Titus Andronicus. An Evening's Affair 2 is performed by Mike Dartt, Donald Dexter, Sarah Krahn, Betsy Wood, Jason Compton, Bryan Metrish, Kyra McFarland, Deanna Martinez, Laura Kochanowski, and Katherine Johnson. Produced by Madison Shakespeare Company Performances: February 18 - 28, 2016 Performance Times and Locations:
Ticket Prices: $10 suggested contribution Go to AEA.mobi for reservations or more information. |
Wed, 17 February 2016
Note: The lighting designer for Monster Boogie is Taylor Kokinos, and not Luke Kokinos as stated in the podcast episode. Monster BoogieBy Rob Matsushita Directed by Rob Matsushita Monster Boogie, the final Boogie written and directed by Rob Matsushita! A "Boogie" is a show where we play spoken word or children's albums, and act them out onstage (going by the mindset of the children we were when we first heard them) Monster Boogie is another vinyl-strewn romp through spoken word albums of the past, and this time, we're taking on horror, because you always save the best for last! Ghosts, vampires, werewolves, serial killers, and the working-class heroes who bust them. This is your last chance to Boogie! Produced by Broom Street Theater at Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson Street, Madison Performances: February 12 - March 5, 2016 Performance Times: Ticket Prices: 11.00 |