She killed her own kids… but the art lives on. Indianapolis-based performance group paperStrangers is making a triumphant return to local theater during the 2010 IndyFringe Festival after a wildly successful national tour.
Michael Burke’s adaptation of “Medea,” which won awards and sold out shows during IndyFringe 2009, went to Washington, D.C.; Hollywood and Cincinnati, where more sellouts came.
Rave reviews included this: “If you want to know why Greek tragedy is still vital to modern theater, go see paperStrangers Performance Groupʼs adaptation of Medea.” DC THEATRE SCENE Jenn Larson
And the LA Theatre Review honored Medea with “Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre of Los Angeles in an Ensemble Production.”
Medea, of course, is the character created by Euripides who kills her own children after a betrayal. Michael Burke, a recent Butler University graduate, is being called a “wunderkind director” by theatre critics. He serves as co-artistic director of Indianapolis-based company paperStrangers, with Tommy Lewey. Beginning this Friday, paperStrangers brings another emotion-filled production to Indianapolis as part of IndyFringe 2010.
“They Touch in Flood” is an exploration of making love, a distinctly human concept, using performers and multimedia. It might seem strange for the company to move from Greek tragedy to such an ethereal subject. But it ties in flawlessly with the company’s goal, as Burke and Lewey explain: “It is our mission to have our audiences truly feel. Our focus is evocation.”
In “Medea,” paperStrangers took the audience inside the tormented mind of the title role.
In “TTiF,” they want to take you on a reflective journey that begins with heavy emotions. “We are a theatre of feeling−an experience−one that resonates deep within each of us.” What’s next for paperStrangers? The success of “Medea” has the company already in talks to bring it to even more cities for another festival tour next summer. But the immediate plan for the company is to take a breather and enjoy their successes from a whirlwind summer of performances.
“They Touch in Flood” at the IndyFringe Theatre Festival
Venue: Theatre on The Square
• Tuesday August 24. 2010 6:00 PM
• Wednesday August 25, 2010 9:00 PM
• Saturday August 28, 2010 3:00 PM
• Sunday August 29, 2010 10:30 PM
For more info on the IndyFringe Festival or to buy tickets visit indyfringe.org or m.indyfringe.org for mobile.
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INDIANAPOLIS – There will be many knights to remember this fall when Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre celebrates the 50th anniversary of Broadway’s classic Camelot. This magical musical with a stirring score is live on stage Sept. 7 through Oct. 10.
Based on the T.H. White Arthurian fantasy novel “The Once and Future King,” Camelot tells the famous tale of King Arthur, his queen Guenevere, Merlyn the magician, Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table. King Arthur has an idealistic vision of harmony and justice in his enchanted Camelot, but it is destroyed by the misplaced passion, greed and jealousy of those in his kingdom. Ultimately he is forced to choose: fight or forgive.
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s own Douglas E. Stark stars as the legendary King Arthur, while Krista Severeid plays Queen Guenevere with Tony Lawson in the role of Lancelot and Jeff Stockberger as Merlyn. The show is directed by Eddie Curry, with musical direction by Terry Woods and choreography by Doug King.
Book and lyrics are by Alan Jay Lerner, with music by Frederick Loewe.
There are 39 performances of Camelot scheduled in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Tickets range from $35 to $58, and include Chef Odell Ward’s specially prepared buffet, with a fruit & salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade. Parking is free.
For reservations, call the Beef & Boards Box Office at 317.872.9664. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays.
Camelot is sponsored in part by the National Bank of Indianapolis.
For complete show schedule, visit www.beefandboards.com.
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National Touring performers Christian & Katalina are back with a sophisticated, interactive, and intimate theatrical show called Mind Tripping: Psychological Illusions for the Mind. They take audiences on a series of mind-bending adventures. It is a psychological thriller that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. It is perfect for ages 8 to 108. Shows are weekends through August 14th. Fridays and Saturdays at 6pm & 8:30pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students. It is an intimate cabaret performance with only 40 seats per show, so don’t delay. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.mindtrippingshow.com.
Discount: Naptown Buzz readers will receive $5 off each ticket with promo code: BUZZ. Type the promo code in the box during the ticket buying process on the website. In addition, with your Mind Tripping Show tickets, when you purchase an entrée at 120 West Market Fresh Grill, located in the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites, you get a second entrée (of equal or lesser value) FREE! Also, valet parking is only $5.00 and self-park in the Hilton parking garage is FREE.
Mind Tripping Show at The Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites 120 W. Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
317-691-6399
www.mindtrippingshow.com
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Make plans to see Disney’s hit High School Musical live on stage as it moves from the screen to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre for the first time. On stage through July 18, it has all the fun and music of the original made-for-TV movie.
Fans will see all their favorite characters – from the spoiled Sharpay Evans (played by Lara Hayhurst) to the basketball star Troy Bolton (played by Tim Barsten) to the new girl at school, Gabriella Montez (played by Jessica Murphy).
They’re all in this together, singing the songs that made this movie soundtrack earn quadruple platinum status within months of the movie first airing. High School Musical introduced songs including “Bop To The Top,” “Stick To The Status Quo,” “We’re All In This Together” and “Breaking Free.”
Plus, this is Beef & Boards’ 2010 Family Show, with $10 discounts on tickets for ages 3-15, making it an affordable outing together!
There are 40 performances of High School Musical on stage scheduled in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Tickets range from $35 to $58, and include Chef Odell Ward’s family friendly buffet, with a fruit & salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade. Parking is free.
For reservations, call the Beef & Boards Box Office at 317.872.9664. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays.
High School Musical is sponsored in part by Radio Disney 98.3 FM.
For complete show schedule, visit www.beefandboards.com.
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The life, friendships and music of legendary country singer Patsy Cline are celebrated as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents a new show to its stage this season. Always… Patsy Cline opens for the first time at Beef & Boards on May 6, with performances continuing live through June 6.
Always… Patsy Cline is based on the actual friendship the singer had with a fan named Louise Seger. After a chance meeting before Patsy Cline performed at a Houston honky tonk, the two became fast friends and pen pals. Patsy ended each of her letters to Louise by signing “Always… Patsy Cline.” These letters are the foundation of this storytelling musical – a tribute to the enduring legacy of Patsy Cline.
New York actress Christine Mild stars in the title role, which she has performed to high acclaim at theatres across the country. She also serves as director for the Beef & Boards production, assisted by Jeff Stockberger. Erin Parker plays the role of Louise Seger. Accompanying the actors are: Terry Woods (piano), Tim Kelly (drums), Michael Clark (guitar/steel guitar), Jayson Elliott (upright bass), Sarah Hund (fiddle) and Marc Imboden (guitar).
There are 36 performances of Always… Patsy Cline scheduled in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre.
Tickets range from $35 to $58, and include Chef Odell Ward’s specially prepared buffet, with a fruit & salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade. Parking is free.
For reservations, call the Beef & Boards Box Office at 317.872.9664. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays.
Always… Patsy Cline is sponsored in part by WFMS 95.5, The Country Station.
For complete show schedule, visit www.beefandboards.com.
This post was submitted by Patricia Rettig.
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Love is in the air this spring as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents the famous matchmaking musical Hello, Dolly! The beloved Broadway show, which won 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is live on stage March 25 through May 2.
Based on the play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder, Hello, Dolly! is the story of Dolly Levi, who is filled with personality and an agenda. A turn-of-the-century matchmaker, Dolly is supposed to be arranging a match for the wealthy Horace Vandergelder – but she’d much prefer to keep him to herself. Horace has his sights set on a pretty young widow, but Dolly doesn’t give up on getting her man.
Award-winning composer Jerry Herman’s score includes such great songs as “It Takes A Woman,” “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “So Long Dearie,” “Ribbons Down My Back,” “It Only Takes A Moment,” and of course, “Hello, Dolly!”
Renowned Chicago actress Iris Lieberman makes her Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre debut as the meddling title character, while Mark Goetzinger of Indianapolis reprises the role of half-a-millionaire Horace Vandergelder.
There are 44 performances of Hello, Dolly! scheduled in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Tickets range from $35 to $58, and include Chef Odell Ward’s specially prepared buffet, including a fruit & salad bar, unlimited coffee and tea. Ample free parking is available.
For reservations, call the Box Office at 317.872.9664. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays.
Hello, Dolly! is sponsored in part by Indianapolis Woman magazine.
For complete show schedule, visit www.beefandboards.com.
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