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September 16 - November 28
Kleberg Stage
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson | Directed by Dave Steakley | Musical Direction by Allen Robertson
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of New York City bohemia when ZACH transports you to the lively East Village where performance artists, musicians, and hipsters of all persuasions band together to revolt against convention. The artist squatters have taken over the theatre and have created an environment in which you are fully surrounded by Austin’s finest rock vocalists and musicians and visual artists’ creative expressions of sculptural whimsy. And when Mimi locks eyes with Roger, and Angel spies Colin, and Maureen tugs at Joanne this rock opera ignites sparks of love that redefine what family can be. Viva la vie boheme!
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UPDATE: Review by Ryan E. Johnson at austinist.com, August 24
UPDATE: Review by Bastion Carboni at austinist.com, August 19
UPDATE: Review by Claire Canavan at the Statesman's Austin360 "Seeing Things" blog, August 16
UPDATE: Review by Spike Gillespie at her blog "Spike Speaks," August 15
UPDATE: Photographer Kirk R. Tuck provides additional images and discusses the approach to photographing a production that includes nudity, on his blog "Visual Science Lab," August 10
UPDATE: Click to view Zach's portfolio of 72 production photos taken by Kirk R. Tuck, published August 9
UPDATE: Barry Pineo's pre-opening feature in the Austin Chronicle, August 5
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ZACH Theatre presents
Metamorphoses
by Mary Zimmerman
Directed by Dave Steakley
Supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts
(EXTRA: Kirk R. Tuck's comments about shooting dress rehearsal, published in his blog The Visual Science Lab, August 5)
ZACH – Austin’s Theatre and Texas’ longest running theatre company presents METAMORPHOSES, a visually stunning live theatre experience based the myths of Ovid with the audience seated intimately around a circular pool of water. Ovid’s beautiful stories of transformation soar in a visually stunning production featuring aerialists from Blue Lapis Light in amazing flights of fancy. This humorous, imaginative and heart-felt adaptation of classic mythology reveals the power in our capacity to love and change. METAMORPHOSES was written and originally directed by Mary Zimmerman. ZACH’s production is directed by Dave Steakley.
“This play explores love in its many forms,” said Director Dave Steakley. “Its stories are timeless, allowing them to endure and carry significant meaning for us. The intimacy of the Whisenhunt Stage puts the audience in such close proximity to the actors and the aerialists that it will be a theatrical experience like no other.”
ZACH’s production stars Andy Agne, Aaron Alexander, Margaret Carter, David Christopher, Smaranda Ciceu, Stephanie Dunnam, Sarah Gay, Jonathan Itchon, Ashley Neves, Wesley Scott, Stefania Tafuro, Dirk Van Allen, Rachel Wiese, Frederic Winkler and Will Zinser.
ZACH’s production of METAMORPHOSES is choreographed by Nicole Whiteside of Blue Lapis Light, an Austin-based aerial dance company. Founded in 2005, the company strives to transcend athleticism and capture poetic movements.
WHERE: ZACH Theatre’s Whisenhunt Stage
1510 Toomey Rd. (Corner of Riverside Dr. and S. Lamar.)
WHEN: August 5 – September 26, 2010
Wednesday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
GLBT Wilde Party with pre-show mixer will be on August 19 at 6:45 pm
TICKETS: Tickets range from $20 to $44. $15 tickets are available to students starting one hour prior to curtain time. Charge tickets by phone at 512-476-0541, ext. 1 or visit http://www.zachtheatre.org.
NOTE: Audiences are encouraged to dress comfortably, as there is a splash zone.
METAMORPHOSES contains male nudity and adult themes.
METAMORPHOSES premiered in New York City by The Second Stage Theatre, New York, September 2001. Artistic Director: Carole Rothman • Managing Director: Carol Fishman Executive Director: Alexander Fraser. METAMORPHOSES was originally produced by Lookingglass Theatre Company, Chicago OVID’S METAMORPHOSES translated by David Slavitt, John Hopkins University Press, 1994.
For real-time updates on ZACH Theatre news, events and happenings, visit http://www.zachtheatre.org/blog/, add ZACH Theatre as a friend on Facebook and follow ZACH on Twitter @zachtheatre.
Founded in 1933 and named for Austin reared actor Zachary Scott, ZACH Theatre is celebrated for producing innovative, dramatic, musical and comedic entertainment of the highest quality. As Texas’ longest running theatre company and Austin’s leading professional theatre, ZACH Theatre features the best and brightest talent from Austin and nationwide. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener, ZACH’s unique productions and intimate theatre experiences have been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Shubert Foundation, The New York Times as well as numerous theatrical awards. ZACH serves over 170,000 Central Texas adults and youth each year at its artistic two-theatre home in the heart of Austin.
ZACH Theatre is also a leader in the Austin community, fostering artistic education, expression and development in children, teens and adults through a variety of outreach opportunities. ZACH’s Project Discovery allows Central Texas elementary, middle and high school students to experience Mainstage shows at discounted prices. ZACH’s Performing Arts School offers theatre classes to over 7,500 students of all ages, and Project Interact, ZACH’s professional theatre for youth, tours Central Texas schools to perform live, interactive and original plays.
ZACH Theatre is sponsored, in part, by Applied Materials, Austin American-Statesman, Time Warner Cable, Austin News TV 36, The Dell Foundation, Vollmer Public Relations, SOL Marketing Concepts, The Shubert Foundation, The City of Austin - under the auspices of the Austin Arts Commission, The Texas Commission on the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, Strong Events, OnRamp, The Mitchell Group Consulting, Kirk Tuck Photography and Holiday Inn, Lady Bird Lake. For more information, visit http://www.zachtheatre.org.
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Full text of Z-news e-mail with interview of Martin Burke, lead in The Drowsy Chaperone, announcing the four-week extension of the show, to August 29. You can sign up for the Zach's periodic e-mails at their website, www.zachtheatre.org
Star Martin Burke Tells All About THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
 The ‘Man in Chair' is a Broadway fanatic who plays host to THE DROWSY CHAPERONE musical as the vibrant production springs to life in his apartment. Martin Burke, who plays Man in Chair in ZACH's production, tells us a bit about his role and what a thrill ride it has been for him and Austin audiences.
Martin has one of the best gigs in Austin live theatre: "It's a joy to sit and watch the actors, dancers and musicians every night," he said. "But I have to watch myself, too. Sometimes I'll get caught up in the show and forget that I'm on stage, mouthing all the words to all the songs in the show and mimicking the choreography."
"It feels like you're catching me in one of those bathroom moments that I never meant for anyone to see." Man in Chair starts the show complaining about all the things he hates in theatre: actors going into the audience, audience members getting up to go the bathroom; and the irony of it all, Martin said, is that "the Man in Chair does everything that he hates."
Director Nick Demos, who recently won a Tony Award as producer of the musical MEMPHIS, and the wonderfully talented cast in ZACH's production have made this show, Martin's first performance in an Austin theatre musical, "very comfortable." "Nick has taught me a lot about acting and dealing with the audiences. From working in The Santaland Diaries for several years at ZACH, my tendency was to get really worked up when I got heckled. In this production, I've learned to just let them be, and it makes the show so dynamic and different from night to night."
 Martin recalls years watching Jill Blackwood raise the roof in other Austin theatre productions, particularly at ZACH, and now has a front row seat every night watching her "sing with her lips wide open but still moving just like Barbra Streisand." He noted: "Do people really know that Jill (who plays Janet Van de Graaff) actually does play all the instruments in the musical number ‘Show Off'? Well, she does."
"My favorite moments in the musical are when something goes wrong with the record and the show suddenly stops. It's when I'm reminded that I'm actually an actor playing an actor who's playing a man in a musical," he said.
"I also love the line ‘It's better to have lived than left'" when trying to figure out the words The Drowsy Chaperone (played by Meredith McCall) meant to say at a moment with the record of the musical accidentally skips. "It's interesting that he doesn't consider that she could've meant ‘love.' It really adds poignancy and depth to the Man in Chair's character."
By popular demand, ZACH Theatre has extended THE DROWSY CHAPERONE run through August 29, opening up excellent seats for Austin live theatre audiences. Perfect for friends, family and out of town guests, tickets are available online and by phone at (512) 476-0541, ext. 1.
Tickets by Phone at 512.476.0591 ext. 1| Fax 512.476.0314
1510 Toomey Road | Austin, TX 78704 | www.zachtheatre.org |
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Update: Extended four weeks to August 29 (click to view Zach Z-news feature, including interview with Martin Burke, July 17)
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presents
The Drowsy Chaperone
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Music by Lisa Lambert,Lyrics by Greg Morrison
Directed by Nick Demos,Producer of MEMPHIS, Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical!
Starring Martin Burke of ZACH’s The Santaland Diaries and Take Me Out
Zach Theatre
June 24 - August 1
Wednesdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets range from $20 to $49. $15 tickets are available to students starting one hour prior to curtain time. Charge tickets by phone at 512-476-0541, ext. 1 or visit http://www.zachtheatre.org.
The Drowsy Chaperone is a family-friendly musical comedy with tons of laughs and winner of the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway! A hilarious, zany and yet poignant tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, The Drowsy Chaperone is full of thrills and surprises that take the cast and audience soaring to the rafters.
Director Nick Demos says “In the original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone, the character of the Man in The Chair, who is a die-hard musical fan, plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 hit called ‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ to lift his spirits and the musical magically bursts to life in his living room. In ZACH’s original production, the Man in The Chair takes an active roll in facilitating the action, helping bring the characters from the album to life and serving as the audience’s guide, giving them fun facts, insights and loads of tongue-in-cheek humor.”
Martin Burke, star of ZACH’s The Santaland Diaries and Take Me Out, will star as the Man in The Chair in ZACH’s production. “Martin is such a loveable guy,” adds Demos. “The audience is going to really enjoy the ride that he takes them on.” Audience favorites Jill Blackwood, Meredith McCall, and Jamie Goodwin also star in ZACH’s production which features 23 of Austin’s finest professional singers, dancers and musicians. This production features musical direction by Allen Robertson (of The Biscuit Brothers) and choreography by the award-winning Robin Lewis.
For real-time updates on ZACH Theatre news, events and happenings, visit http://www.zachtheatre.org/blog/. Add ZACH Theatre as a friend on Facebook, and follow ZACH on Twitter @zachtheatre.
About ZACH Theatre
Founded in 1933 and named for Austin reared actor Zachary Scott, ZACH Theatre is celebrated for producing innovative, dramatic, musical and comedic entertainment of the highest quality. As Texas’ longest running theatre company and Austin’s leading professional theatre, ZACH Theatre features the best and brightest talent from Austin and nationwide. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener, ZACH’s unique productions and intimate theatre experiences have been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Shubert Foundation, The New York Times as well as numerous theatrical awards. ZACH serves over 170,000 Central Texas adults and youth each year at its artistic two-theatre home in the heart of Austin.
ZACH Theatre is also a leader in the Austin community, fostering artistic education, expression and development in children, teens and adults through a variety of outreach opportunities. ZACH’s Project Discovery allows Central Texas elementary, middle and high school students to experience Mainstage shows at discounted prices. ZACH’s Performing Arts School offers theatre classes to over 7,500 students of all ages, and Project Interact, ZACH’s professional theatre for youth, tours Central Texas schools to perform live, interactive and original plays.
ZACH Theatre is sponsored, in part, by Applied Materials, Austin American-Statesman, Time Warner Cable, Austin News TV 36, The Dell Foundation, Vollmer Public Relations, SOL Marketing Concepts, The Shubert Foundation, The City of Austin - under the auspices of the Austin Arts Commission, The Texas Commission on the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, Strong Events, OnRamp,The Mitchell Group Consulting and Kirk Tuck Photography. For more information, visit http://www.zachtheatre.org.
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ZACH Theatre Presents THE DROWSY CHAPERONE,
Directed by Nick Demos,
Producer of MEMPHIS, Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical!
Starring Martin Burke of ZACH’s The Santaland Diaries and Take Me Out
WHO: ZACH – Austin’s Theatre and Texas’ longest running theatre company presents …
WHAT: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, a family-friendly musical comedy with tons of laughs and winner of the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway! A hilarious, zany and yet poignant tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is full of thrills and surprises that take the cast and audience soaring to the rafters.
Director Nick Demos says “In the original Broadway production of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, the character of the Man in The Chair, who is a die-hard musical fan, plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 hit called ‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ to lift his spirits and the musical magically bursts to life in his living room. In ZACH’s original production, the Man in The Chair takes an active roll in facilitating the action, helping bring the characters from the album to life and serving as the audience’s guide, giving them fun facts, insights and loads of tongue-in-cheek humor.”
Martin Burke, star of ZACH’s The Santaland Diaries and Take Me Out, will star as the Man in The Chair in ZACH’s production. “Martin is such a loveable guy,” adds Demos. “The audience is going to really enjoy the ride that he takes them on.” Audience favorites Jill Blackwood, Meredith McCall, and Jamie Goodwin also star in ZACH’s production which features 23 of Austin’s finest professional singers, dancers and musicians. This production features musical direction by Allen Robertson (of The Biscuit Brothers) and choreography by the award-winning Robin Lewis.
WHERE: ZACH Theatre’s Kleberg Stage
1510 Toomey Rd. (Corner of Riverside Dr. and S. Lamar.)
WHEN: June 24, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
TICKETS: Tickets range from $20 to $49. $15 tickets are available to students starting one hour prior to curtain time. Charge tickets by phone at 512-476-0541, ext. 1 or visit http://www.zachtheatre.org.
For real-time updates on ZACH Theatre news, events and happenings, visit http://www.zachtheatre.org/blog/. Add ZACH Theatre as a friend on Facebook, and follow ZACH on Twitter @zachtheatre.
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About ZACH Theatre
Founded in 1933 and named for Austin reared actor Zachary Scott, ZACH Theatre is celebrated for producing innovative, dramatic, musical and comedic entertainment of the highest quality. As Texas’ longest running theatre company and Austin’s leading professional theatre, ZACH Theatre features the best and brightest talent from Austin and nationwide. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener, ZACH’s unique productions and intimate theatre experiences have been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Shubert Foundation, The New York Times as well as numerous theatrical awards. ZACH serves over 170,000 Central Texas adults and youth each year at its artistic two-theatre home in the heart of Austin.
ZACH Theatre is also a leader in the Austin community, fostering artistic education, expression and development in children, teens and adults through a variety of outreach opportunities. ZACH’s Project Discovery allows Central Texas elementary, middle and high school students to experience Mainstage shows at discounted prices. ZACH’s Performing Arts School offers theatre classes to over 7,500 students of all ages, and Project Interact, ZACH’s professional theatre for youth, tours Central Texas schools to perform live, interactive and original plays.
ZACH Theatre is sponsored, in part, by Applied Materials, Austin American-Statesman, Time Warner Cable, Austin News TV 36, The Dell Foundation, Vollmer Public Relations, SOL Marketing Concepts, The Shubert Foundation, The City of Austin - under the auspices of the Austin Arts Commission, The Texas Commission on the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, Strong Events, OnRamp,The Mitchell Group Consulting and Kirk Tuck Photography. For more information, visit http://www.zachtheatre.org.
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ZACH Theatre Presents
BECKY’S NEW CAR
June 3 - July 11
A Revved-Up Comic Adventure Written and Directed by Steven Dietz
Starring Lauren Lane of TV’s The Nanny and ZACH’s The Clean House
at ZACH Theatre’s Whisenhunt Stage, 1510 Toomey Rd. (Corner of Riverside Dr. and S. Lamar.)
Wednesdays -Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets range from $20 to $44. $15 tickets are available to students starting one hour prior to curtain time. Charge tickets by phone at 512-476-0541, ext. 1 or visit http://www.zachtheatre.org.
An original comedy, Becky's New Car tells the life-affirming story of an eccentric millionaire who offers Becky the keys to a brand new life. This romantic farce offers a fantastically funny exploration of class, wealth and selling out during Becky’s wild ride though a clever twist of events. Huge laughs, hairpin plot turns and a story with the pedal to the metal is sure to delight Austin audiences and inspire them to live more fiercely. Buckle up!
Becky's New Car was commissioned by Seattle arts funder Charlie Staadecker as a birthday present to his wife, Benita. The play was originally produced by ACT Theatre in Seattle, Washington, and has since played on stages coast to coast. Charlie and Benita are having a terrific ride with Becky's New Car. They are flying to every opening of the play across the country (including Austin), seeing new incarnations of their “gift that keeps on giving,” says Charlie. “This is the best return we’ve made on an investment in our lives.”
Lauren Lane, star of TV’s The Nanny and ZACH’s The Clean House, will star in ZACH’s production. “Lauren Lane is a gem,” says Dietz. “She has that amazing mix of charm, poise and fire, and I jumped at the chance to cast her as Becky.” ZACH’s production also stars Lucien Douglas, Babs George, Sydney Andrews, Josh Meyer, Ben Prager and Chris Gibson.
Also, Becky isn’t the only person getting a new car! ZACH is selling $50 raffle tickets for a chance to win a $50,000 credit at Mercedes-Benz of Austin. The drawing will be held at the final performance on July 11. To learn about the raffle and how to enter to win, visit http://www.zachtheatre.org/donate/mercedes.
For real-time updates on ZACH Theatre news, events and happenings, visit http://www.zachtheatre.org/blog/. Add ZACH Theatre as a friend on Facebook, and follow ZACH on Twitter @zachtheatre.
About ZACH Theatre
Founded in 1933 and named for Austin-reared actor Zachary Scott, ZACH Theatre is celebrated for producing innovative, dramatic, musical and comedic entertainment of the highest quality. As Texas’ longest running theatre company and Austin’s leading professional theatre, ZACH Theatre features the best and brightest talent from Austin and nationwide. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener, ZACH’s unique productions and intimate theatre experiences have been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Shubert Foundation, The New York Times as well as numerous theatrical awards. ZACH serves over 170,000 Central Texas adults and youth each year at its artistic two-theatre home in the heart of Austin.
ZACH Theatre is also a leader in the Austin community, fostering artistic education, expression and development in children, teens and adults through a variety of outreach opportunities. ZACH’s Project Discovery allows Central Texas elementary, middle and high school students to experience Mainstage shows at discounted prices. ZACH’s Performing Arts School offers theatre classes to over 7,500 students of all ages, and Project Interact, ZACH’s professional theatre for youth, tours Central Texas schools to perform live, interactive and original plays.
ZACH Theatre is sponsored, in part, by Applied Materials, Austin American-Statesman, Time Warner Cable, Austin News TV 36, The Dell Foundation, Vollmer Public Relations, SOL Marketing Concepts, The Shubert Foundation, The City of Austin - under the auspices of the Austin Arts Commission, The Texas Commission on the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, Strong Events, OnRamp, Cole Apartments, The Mitchell Group Consulting and Kirk Tuck Photography. For more information, visit http://www.zachtheatre.org.
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