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May 19-June 8, 2016
This is the 52 Edition of the Pioneer Valley Theatre Newsletter. One whole year of theatre events in the valley! Thank you so much to everyone who subscribed, submitted events, and especially those of you who open the newsletter every week! Thanks for being part of keeping the local theatre community active and vibrant.
There are so many wonderful events coming up as we head into summer. Keep spreading the word! Send this newsletter to your community groups, mention it to your friends, tell anyone you know with an interest in theatre!
The next issue will include events through June 15. Submit upcoming events via the link below or by emailing me before next Tuesday at midnight. Any questions, comments or feedback? Email me at pioneervalleytheatre@gmail.com
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May 27-28 & June 3-4 at 7 pm, May 29 at 2 pm
Tickets $12 (opening night $6) online or at the door.
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THIS WEEK IN THEATRE NEWS:
from Howlround
The Youngest People in the Room: Dramaturgy in Undergraduate Theatre Programs
by Jeanmarie Higgins
From the article:
Talking about revisiting her 1998 play How I Learned to Drive for its 2012 revival, Paula Vogel said: “I actually functioned more as a dramaturg,” because, she joked, “I was the oldest person in the room.” On the one hand, Vogel’s comment suggests that the dramaturg is the person who knows the play better than anyone else. On the other hand, the figure of “the oldest person in the room” implies that in addition to being an expert researcher, the dramaturg exercises a quiet authority, a gravity that can come only with experience. As a dramaturgy professor in a BA Theatre program, Vogel’s comment begs two questions: “Can we teach an undergraduate student to be ‘the oldest person in the room’—expert, wise, unflappable?” and “Do we need to?”
Have you read an interesting article about theatre recently? Send it to me! pioneervalleytheatre@gmail.com
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J-ART at the JCC presents
J-ART Youth
INTO THE WOODS, JR.
May 19 at 6:00 PM,
May 22 at 11:30am and 3:00pm;
May 23 at 6:00pm
Springfield JCC: 1160 Dickinson St, Springfield, Massachusetts 01108
Come Into The Woods with J-ART Youth Theater, directed by Tony Jones.
More information on Facebook.
For tickets call 413-739-4715
Children under 12: $5
Adults: $10
Reserved Patron Seating: $20
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The Majestic Theater presents BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
May 19-22
West Springfield
The musical, which features the music of Neil Sedaka, is set during Labor Day Weekend in 1960 and features Marge and her stagestruck best friend Lois, who arrive at Esther’s Paradise Resort in the Catskills. Marge has just been left at the altar, and has decided to turn what would have been her honeymoon into a vacation with Lois. Romantic schemes and entanglements involve the pair along with several other characters, including Del Delmonaco, the resort’s handsome singer, Gabe, a geekish handyman, Harvey, the Borscht Belt comic and the widowed Esther.
Cast members include Elizabeth Swan (Marge), Alexandra O’Halloran (Lois), Robbie Simpson (Del Delmonaco), Denise Walker (Esther) and Frank Aronson (Harvey). The play will be directed by the Majestic’s Producing Director Danny Eaton. Mitch Chakour is the music director, and set design is by Greg Trochlil.
Ticket for the play range from $25-$30 and are available by calling or visiting the box office during its hours of operation, which are Monday through Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 1pm. More information online.
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Unity House players presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and
Lyrics by Tim Rice
May 20, & 21 at 7:30 pm
May 22 at 2:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield, 245 Porter Lake Dr., Springfield MA 01106
Calling all dreamers!
General Admission: $18
Students/Seniors: $15
Director/Choreographer: Kathleen Delaney
Music Director: Elisabeth Weber
Tickets.
For more info visit us on Facebook at Unity House Players; Email or Call: 413-739-2324
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Exit 7 Players presents URINETOWN: The Musical
May 20, & 21 @ 8pm, May 22 @ 2pm
Exit 7 Players Theater, 37 Chestnut St., Ludlow, MA
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
More information online.
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