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"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
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