The 2nd Annual New Play Competition is underway. Entries will be accepted until August 1, 2011 and the selected play will receive a full production for three shows in November 2011.
For full guidelines and submission requirements, visit the competition’s page.
Half price tickets available at www.brewskistavern.com
For Immediate Release:
The V-Day Greensboro’s 2011 production of The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler at the Open Space Cafe Theatre to benefit a local domestic violence prevention center is not your average performance — this year, it’s just a little bit different.
Every year around this time, sometime between February and March, V-Day productions of Eve Ensler’s plays appear in various locations. Perhaps you’ve been to one, and so you think: been there, done that. It’s true some things will be familiar about this production but there are some big differences too.
Among the things that you will recognize: this is an all volunteer cast and production crew giving up their time and effort to benefit a local foundation. The proceeds from V-Day Greensboro 2011 will benefit the Sherri Denese Jackson Foundation, whose mission is to prevent domestic violence through education and community awareness by offering prevention and intervention programs.
Most of the monologues remain the same with the exception of an additional optional monologue, “Say It,” and this year’s final spotlight piece, “Myriam.” A tribute to Myriam Merlet an activist and author who fought for women’s rights in Haiti before her death in the earthquake there.
Different from other productions: the eleven member cast works as an ensemble sharing many of the monologues and creating the environments of the various locations. And most notably different, the cast members will be performing the pieces in and around the audience. There will be no separation between the audience and the actresses.
Why the differences? In the spirit of liberatory education and theater, to experience is to know. And though these monologues are the stories of a few specific women, the power of their truth is that many women share the same experiences. It is not someone else’s story but our stories collectively. So, to emphasize that each story is shared by many women, more than one woman performs many of the monologues. To emphasize that there is no division between the characters on stage and the audience, the actors will be among the audience.
Sound interesting and scary? We think so too. Come join us and be apart of it. Help us to raise funds and awareness to end violence against women and girls.
Some of the "VDAY 2011" Cast and Crew
The cast and production crew include: Angela Aguigui, Tameeka Burris, Elizabeth Cahill, Kati Frazier, Michele Jernigan, Claire King, Alice Mitchell, Donna-Renee Nottoli, Katlynne Pelkey, Susan Reinecke, Laurel Ullman, Devon Currie, stage manager and Shelly Walker, director.
To be performed: March 18 and 19, 2011 at 8p and March 20, 2011 at 2p at the Open Space Cafe Theatre, 4609 W. Market Street, Greensboro. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors (with ID) and $15 general admission. To make reservations: call or e-mail, organizer Devon Currie at (336) 687-1319 or vdaygreensboro@gmail.com. Or contact Portia Shipman at the Sherri Denese Jackson Foundation, (336) 510-9292.
More info: Facebook Event Page
To learn more about the Global V-Day Campaign visit www.vday.org.
Open Space Cafe Theatre has added an additional performance for its production of A Little Night Music on Sunday, March 13th, at 7:00PM. Friday, Saturday and the 2:00PM performance are sold out! Call the theatre to reserve your seat before they’re all gone!
Box Office: 336-292-2285
Last night was the first meeting and rehearsal of the amazing cast of A Little Night Music. After brief introductions, we got right to work starting with a read-through of most of the script. Then we tackled one of the larger musical numbers, “A Weekend in the Country,” which is the finale of ACT I.
This group of incredibly talented performers sounds great! A Little Night Music is a show you will not want to miss. And since it only runs for three performances, be sure to make your reservations now. After the incredible success of our sold out season opener, Nunsense A-Men, seats are going fast!
This fund raising event would not be possible without the incredible talents of our cast, production staff, and the efforts of all of the volunteers working to make Open Space Cafe Theatre the continued home for live, professional theatre in the Triad.
For more information on the show, including the cast and ticket information, visit the main page for A Little Night Music.