Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Tucson: The Comedy Playhouse presents "Candida" and more ...

 

From: bruceb1786@aol.com [mailto:bruceb1786@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 2:49 PM
Subject: The Comedy Playhouse June 2011 Newsletter

 

The Comedy Playhouse

www.thecomedyplayhouse.com

"Come for the fun of it!"

 
 
George Bernard Shaw's
Candida
Will Open June 10

On Friday, June 10th, George Bernard Shaw's Candida will open at The Comedy Playhouse. Written in 1898, Candida was one of Shaw's personal favorites.  Candida tells the story of the Reverend James Morell and his wife, Candida.  The Rev. Morell is one of the foremost public speakers of his time and is always in demand as a guest speaker.  Candida has just returned from a month in the country with their two children.  She has also returned with a friend of the family, the young poet, Eugene Marchbanks.  Before the end of the play, Candida is forced to make a choice that will change the rest of her life.  Those familiar with Shaw's work know that he used his plays and his characters as a vehicle to comment on aspects of the human existence.  In Candida, he turns his eye to the subject of marriage and what constitutes a successful union between a husband and a wife.  Needless to say, Shaw's views are unique and surprising.

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  Cristin Phibbs and Drew Kallen star as Candida and The Reverend James Morell.  Colin Roberts appears a Eugene Marchbanks.  Also featured are Paul Hammack, Tina Swope and Frank Solis.

  Candida plays from June 10th to July 10th. (No performances July 1, 2, 3) Performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday afternoons at 3:00.

  Admission to Candida is $18.00 with discounts available for seniors and students.  The Comedy Playhouse is located at 3620 N. 1st Avenue at the northeast corner of the intersection of 1st Avenue and Prince Road.  The Comedy Playhouse has lit, adjacent parking.  Candida is appropriate for ages eight and up.

  Call 260-6442 for reservations or e-mail bruceb1786@aol.com.

 

Website: www.thecomedyplayhouse.com

Email: bruceb1786@aol.com

 

The Comedy Genius of

Robert Benchley

July 15 to July 23

 "The Comedy Genius of Robert Benchley" will play at The Comedy Playhouse from July 15th to July 23rd..  This is the second in "The Comedy Genius of…" series.  Tony Eckstat, Drew Kallen, and Nell Summers are all going to return to present "The Comedy Genius of Robert Benchley." Benchley's Works to be presented include The Tooth, The Whole Tooth, And Nothing But The Tooth, Do Insects Think?, Noting An Increase In Bigamy, and Happy The Home Where Books Are Found.  The first in "The Comedy Genius of…" series played to sold out houses as the audience reveled in the works of Mark Twain.  "The Comedy Genius of Robert Benchley" is only going to run 5 performances, so be sure and make your reservations early.

  As an example of Robert Bechley's humor, when asked short a short biography, he submitted the following:

Robert Charles Benchley, born Isle of Wight, September 15, 1807.

Shipped as cabin boy on the Florence J. Marble, 1815.

Arrested for bigamy and murder in Port Said 1817. Released 1820.

Wrote Tale of Two Cities.

Married Princess Anastasia of Portugal 1831.

Children: Prince Rupprecht and several little girls.

Wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin 1850.

Editor of Godeys Ladies Book 1851-1856.

Began Les Miserables in 1870, finished by Victor Hugo.

Died 1871. Buried in Westminster Abbey.

    "The Comedy Genius of Robert Benchley" will run from July 15 10 to July 23. Performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sunday afternoon at 3:00pm.   Admission is $12.00 with discounts available for seniors and students.  

   The Comedy Playhouse is located at 3620 N. 1st Avenue at the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Prince Road.  The Comedy Playhouse has lit, adjacent parking "The Comedy Genius of Robert Benchley" is appropriate for all ages eight and up.

   

  Call 260-6442 for reservations or e-mail bruceb1786@aol.com.

Website: www.thecomedyplayhouse.com

Email: bruceb1786@aol.com

 

The Fireside Chats with FDR

July 1 to July 4

On March 12, 1933, Franklin Roosevelt took to the airwaves at the height of the banking crisis to talk to the American people.  His goal was to urge the populace to have faith in the banking system and support his New Deal measures.  This was the first in a series of 30 "Fireside Chats."

The "Fireside Chats" covered topics such as the Declaration of War with Japan, the US economic conditions, the Work Relief Program and the progress of the war.  He used a simple and direct conversational style that connected strongly with the American people.  He continued the "chats" until June 12, 1944.

James Mitchell Gooden has constructed a show based on these "Fireside Chats."  Interwoven with personal anecdotes, he reveals the wit and wisdom of our 32nd president.  The result is a show filled with history, nostalgia, humor and patriotism, the perfect fair for the 4th of July weekend.

  The Fireside Chats with FDR with run July 1st to July 4th  at The Comedy Playhouse.  Note that an extra matinee has been added on Monday July 4th .

   Performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon at 3:00pm.   Admission is $18.00 with discounts available for seniors and students.  

  The Comedy Playhouse is located at 3620 N. 1st Avenue at the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Prince Road.  The Comedy Playhouse has lit, adjacent parking The Fireside Chats with FDR is appropriate for ages eight and up.

  Call 260-6442 for reservations or e-mail bruceb1786@aol.com.

Website: www.thecomedyplayhouse.com

Email: bruceb1786@aol.com

 

The Matinee Show

Continues its run at

The Comedy Playhouse

The Matinee Show is an old-fashioned, live variety show, offering comedy, conversation, music, and door prizes. Each week will feature a different special guest from the Tucson community, and each month we'll present all-new material. Feel free to offer your own suggestions for guests, and if we bring one on the show, we'll give you two free tickets to see him or her. Performances will be at The Comedy Playhouse every Thursday, 2-4 p.m., to July 28th.

Email sevenlivelyarts@gmail.com or call 844-2135 with any questions, suggestions, or to reserve your seats.

 

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