"LIFE X 3" BY YAZMINA REZA RUNS NOVEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 6 AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE.

"Life x 3" by Yazmina Reza and directed by No Strings Theatre Company's Artistic Director opens Friday, November 20 and runs through Sunday, December 6.  This clever and humorous play contrasts 2 couples' inability to deal with trivial domestic mishaps with their ability to explore the outermost reaches of the universe. At the start of the play, Henry and Sonia are having a not-so-quiet evening at home. Henry, a young scientist, working a paper on the shape of halos which he has been trying to complete for three years, is distracted with his six year old son's continual crying and pleading to be eating treats like cookies and apples in bed. His wife, Sonia, completely against children eating after teeth have been brushed, is trying to focus on completing the work from her office which she has taken home.

The sudden and catastrophic appearance of Hubert and Inez, dinner guests, arriving a day earlier than invited, sets up a major problem for Henry and Sonia who are completely unprepared for company and have only snack food in the house. Henry's evening is further complicated when Hubert reveals that a similar paper on halos has been submitted for publication by a Mexican team, thus ruining his chances for promotion. The play effectively and comically shows three different versions of how people act under stress when multiple sides of their personalities come out. The production stars Jason Godin and Indrani Rauth as Henry and Sonia, and P.J. Waggaman and Kathi-Jane as Hubert and Inez. Light and Scenic Design is by Peter Herman and Costume Design is by Cortney Newtson. Assistant Director for the production is Rorie Measure, Shaun Hadfield is the Stage Manager and Don McCoy is the Sound Engineer.

There will be a Reception following the opening night performance. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees on November 29 and December 6 at 2:30 p.m. and a Thursday performance on December 3 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 regular, $9.00 students and seniors over 65 and all seats on Thursday are $7.00. Reservations: (575) 523-1223 or online at http://www.no-strings.org.

thetheatregallery will present a Photographic Exhibit by Nikka Ziemer. There will be a wine and cheese reception in conjunction with the Downtown Ramble on December 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. thetheatregallery is open an hour before performances and by appointment by calling (575) 523-1223.



NEW PLAY READINGS AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE NOV 29 - DEC 1

Seven students from NMSU's vaunted Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Creative Writing program plus the renowned novelist and short story writer Robert Boswell will present readings of one-act plays written in the graduate playwriting class taught by Tony and OBIE award-winning playwright Mark Medoff.  The eight plays (all thirty minutes) will be read over three sessions at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, Monday November 30 and Tuesday, December 1. "Playwrights need a live response to their work," Medoff said." The readings are an opportunity for the theater-going community to hear some terrific new voices and for the writers to hear their plays before a live audience and to solicit the audience for feedback." Medoff will moderate discussion of the plays following each session of readings.

Tickets are $5.00 for each evening's playreadings and $10.00 for a three day ticket. For reservations call (575) 523-1223.


"A CHRISTMAS PUDDING" ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE

"A CHRISTMAS PUDDING," created, compiled and adapted by David Birney and directed by Jan H. Wolfe has one performance on Wednesday, December 2 at 8:00 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. The play is a Christmas celebration told in songs, stories, poems, and tales from some of the world's greatest classical writers that evokes the real spirit of Christmas.
Tickets are $10.00 for regular admission, and $9.00 students and seniors over 65. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling (575) 523-1223 or online at http://www.no-strings.org

AMAZING MAGICAL MUSICAL ADVENTURES PRESENTS "LUDWIG VAN B'S BIRTHDAY BASH," DECEMBER 5 AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE.

Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music and No Strings Theatre Company present the "Ludwig van B's Birthday Bash" on Saturday, December 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. This performance is part of the ongoing "Amazing Magical Musical Adventures" series. Ludwig van Beethoven was without a doubt one of the  most influential musicians to ever live, and it's never too early for young  people to gain an appreciation for and understanding of the man and the musical  gift with which he has transformed the entire world for more than 200 years!

Kids and adults alike will have great fun becoming acquainted with this oft-misunderstood genius. The productions will be a celebration with music, games, guest artists, birthday cake, party favors, and a visit with the  man himself (played by Daniel Sandino-Malloy). Celebrate Beethoven's 239th  birthday, as 1770 and 2010 meet! The program is targeted at children ages 4-10,  but is
appropriate for the entire family. Tickets are $5.00, and reservations may be made by contacting the theater at (575) 523-1223. The show begins promptly at 2:00 p.m.

ANNUAL "CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES" AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8

"A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES," by Dylan Thomas, a play reading which is an annual Christmas event at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces features No Strings Theatre Company donors and volunteers. The single performance will be Tuesday, December 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7.00. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling