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Freshman Maddie Napel plays embattled teen Eva in
Menlo-Atherton's hard-hitting examination of the dangers
of hypocrisy. Photo by Enya Gomez
Big weeks ahead for the local high school thespians. High school directors may find little consolation in the extra hour of sleep granted, considering all the other hours of sleep that will be taken away. And for you newbies getting ready to take part in your first show, here's a little tip that may help - they're called actor's nightmares. Get used to them. Embrace them. You're gonna be ok.
In any case, techies are ready, costumes are sewn, and school is out. Another op'nin' of another show. Be sure to get out of the house and check out the offerings that are opening this week and next...
Menlo-Atherton High School International Thespians present:
"The Rimers of Eldritch"
Set in a dying Midwestern town in the late 1960’s, "Rimers" explores the many faces of small-town America, providing rich characters for the audience to ponder. Told in a series of flashbacks, the play focuses on tightly held social and religious values and biases among the characters, with its denoument revealing a single, startling event that highlights the town's hypocrisy. PG-13 for mature content.
The show takes place on Nov. 13, 14 and 19, 20, 21
All shows take place at 7:30 pm, while Saturdays offer at matinee at 2:00 pm
Written by Langford Wilson, the show is directed by supervising instructor Mandy Peoples and assistant directed by student Michael Farzi.
Production will be held in the recently opened M-A Performing Arts Center
555 Middlefield Road, Atherton, CA 94027, Tickets are sold at the door and are priced at $10 for adults and $8 for students and staff.
Contact: Mandy Peoples at apeoples@seg.org
"Soldier Island" makes its way to Mills High School for their latest
production of "And Then There Were None." Mills High School photo
Mills High School Drama presents:
Agatha Christie's classic whodunit, "And Then There Were None"
As ten people become trapped on Indian Island, can they find who the killer is among them before it's too late?
Show dates are Nov. 5, 6 and 7 at 7 pm, Nov. 8th at 2 pm. All performances take place at Mills High School, 400 Murchison Drive, Millbrae, CA
Max Pommier illustration
Cupertino Actors Theatre presents:
"For the Love of Three Oranges"
Directed by Arcadia Conrad
Based on a commedia del arte scenario by Carlo Gozzi, "For the Love of Three Oranges" is a crazy comedy adapted for a modern audience. Prince Tartaglia's life is filled with misery until an evil witch and her henchmen try to kill him by sending him on a quest for three giant oranges. Once he leaves the castle, however, he finds friendship, love and laughter.
All shows take place at Cupertino High School, 10100 Finch Avenue, Cupertino, CA 94085
The show opens Friday, Nov. 13th, and continues on Saturday, Nov. 14th, Friday, Nov. 20th and Saturday, Nov. 21st. All shows begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $8 General Admission at the door, $6 students, children and senior citizens. For tickets, contact Arcadia Conrad at arcadia_conrad@fuhsd.org
The William C. Overfelt Royal Theatre Company presents:
"Murder at the Prom"
Written by Peter DePietro.
The interactive, audience participation murder mystery makes its way to Overfelt, as Ms. Cranston, Overfelt's principal, is mysteriously murdered at the prom. Wild and crazy situations and characters rule prom night, with the play taking place all over the theatre. Come by and help the characters figure out "whodunit."
Senior Kayla Valdivia and junior Chris Torres play high-strung couple
Bella and Vinnie in Overfelt High School's newest play "Murder at the Prom."
Photo by Cristian Poblano
The show opens on Thursday, Nov. 12th, and continues on Nov. 13th and 14th. All shows begin at 7 pm. A special matinee takes place on Friday, Nov. 13th at 4:00. General admission tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door. The student director for the show is senior Carolina Garcia. Call 408-347-5900 for more information.
The Fudgeman helping out with this week's BACKSTAGE BUZZ
You get one final weekend to see San Jose Rep's West Coast premiere of Ian Bruce's "Groundswell." The show closes this Sunday, and has received raves all around. Starksilvercreek.com called the show "a frothing thriller set to full boil." Yeah, that sounds like an endorsement. For tickets, go to San Jose Rep's website. Check out my preview of the show as well.
Speaking of closings, Theatreworks "The Chosen," the story of two Jewish friends and their years spent growing up in the post-war turbulence of 1940's Brooklyn, closes this Sunday as well after an extension. All shows take place at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets, check out www.theatreworks,org.
Don't miss San Jose's quadruple wedding event of the fall taking place Friday through Sunday nights as well as a few afternoons at Theatre on San Pedro Square. Those succulent singin' siblings, the Taffetas, put their lyrical spell on the Cardigans in "A Taffeta Wedding," entering the penultimate weekend of the show. For tickets, check out www.tabardtheatre.org. For a preview of the show, click here.
Sunnvale Community Players continue their take on the longest running musical in history, "The Fantasticks." Picking up again this Thursday after a few days of R and R, "The Fantasticks" runs until the 22nd of November. Check out www.sunnyvaleplayers.org for tickets and all that good stuff. Check out my preview of the show that ran this past Friday here.
One more big opening, taking place in Saratoga - the Sharks and the Jets square off in the ultimate dance battle with the Bernstein, Sondheim and Laurents classic musical "West Side Story, opening Saturday night and running until early December. Check out the show produced by the company that's celebrating 45 years in the business. Get the info on the show and the company here.
Now get out there and get your theatre on!
Email David John Chavez at dchavez04@att.net
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