Tuesday, June 04, 2019

LTW presents THINGS BEING WHAT THEY ARE to kick off new Mainstage Season

 

From: LTW Publicity <publicity@livetheatreworkshop.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 7:39 AM
Subject: Funny Duo in THINGS BEING WHAT THEY ARE kicks off new Mainstage Season this month

 

Funny Duo in THINGS BEING WHAT THEY ARE kicks off new Mainstage Season at Live Theatre Workshop

 

June 20 – July 20, 2019 

(No show July 4th)

 

Stephen Frankenfield and Steve Wood kick off the new Live Theatre Workshop MainStage season with THINGS BEING WHAT THEY ARE, written by Wendy McLeod and directed by Samantha Cormier. The new season includes eight shows selected by LTW Artistic Director Sabian Trout and one show that is also part of the Family Series of LTW shows. Season ticket packages and individual tickets are now on sale.

In THINGS BEING WHAT THEY ARE, up-and-coming Bill (Steve Wood) is setting up a new condo for himself and his soon-to-arrive wife when he gets an unexpected visit from Jack (Stephen Frankenfield), who at first appears to be a nightmare neighbor. What follows is a sharp comedy about the lives we dream of having versus the lives we end up living. 

"Wendy McLeod writes plays that are funny without being clichéWhile an 'odd couple' theme is far from new, THINGS BEING WHAT THEY ARE is different in that it's composed with a great degree of refinement, social grace and intellect. It strikes a perfect balance between laugh-out-loud humor and thought-provoking quips. I would also speculate Ms. McLeod is commenting on the unacceptability of stereotype and unconscious bias toward any human being, which includes white males," say LTW Artistic Director Sabian Trout.

"Despite (or maybe it's because of) its origin in a female mind, this funny, charming, and rather moving play probes the vulnerabilities of middle-class maleness with…good humor, affection and incisive accuracy." ~ Chicago Tribune

Cast

Steve Wood is Bill.

Stephen Frankenfield is Jack.

 

Mainstage Performances

Thursday Preview June 20 at 7:30PM and Friday Preview June 21 at 7:30PM

Opening Night Saturday, June 22 at 7:30PM

Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings at 7:30PM (No show July 4th)

Sunday Matinees at 3:00PM

 

Tickets

$20 General

$18 Military, Senior, Student

$15 Thursdays and Previews

 

Reservations: (520) 327-4242 and online at http://livetheatreworkshop.org

 

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP - 5317 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85712. Located on the north side of Speedway between Rosemont and Craycroft roads. Easy, convenient parking available.

 

Live Theatre Workshop produces inclusive, accessible and affordable professional theatre and theatre education that entertains, educates and enlightens children, adults, and families. Because art has the power to transform people and communities, LTW uses the performing arts to make a difference and pass on a passion for theatre to the next generation. LTW is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization supported by grants and generous people who appreciate LTW's Mainstage plays, Family Series productions, Etcetera Late-Night productions, and year-round theatre education for youth. 

 

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