What’s New At Redwood Curtain
Fortune
by Deborah Zoe Laufer
July 15 – 31
”…a terrifically entertaining, innovative production with a perfectly cast pair of accomplished actors who can do it all when it comes to co-creating a very funny, colorful love story: See it.” – Beti Trauth, Humboldt Beacon
Click here to buy tickets online.
After their Glorious debut in their new home in Old Town, Redwood Curtain is thrilled to continue its delightful Season
Cassandra Hesseltine and Clint Rebik
2010 with Fortune, a quirky romantic comedy written by Deborah Zoe Laufer, recipient of the 2009 Helen Merrill Playwriting award.
This two-hander features the acting talents of Redwood Curtain’s Artistic Director Clint Rebik, and Conservatory and Casting Director Cassandra Hesseltine, and is helmed by veteran director Jyl Hewston (Proof, The Underpants, and Fuddy Meers, among others).
In this sweetly comic play, Maude, a third-generation fortune teller from Brooklyn, has accepted that love is not in the cards for her. But when Jeremy, a despondent love-hungry accountant threatens to kill himself if she sees no love for him, she must wrestle with fate, and in changing his destiny, change her own.
“Glorious sold out several of its performances,” said RC Executive Director Peggy Metzger, “and some people weren’t able to see it. So we encourage people to come early in the run and be sure to make reservations….or buy tickets securely online!”
Fortune has an exciting design team lined up, with Dan Stockwell on scenic, Dianna Thiel creating costumes, Christina Jioras doing make-up and hair, and Jon Turney on sound.
Fortune previews on Thursday and Friday July 15th and 16th with $10 tickets, and opening night with Gala reception is Saturday, July 17, with tickets at $17. Performances continue Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through July 31. Cheap date Thursdays on July 22 and 29: two tickets for $20. A 2pm Sunday matinee takes place on July 25. Ticket price on Friday and Saturday (except Gala) nights is $15.
As the new theatre is intimate with only 80 seats, reservations are highly recommended, and there is no late seating. Evening performances begin promptly at 8pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm.
Click here to buy tickets online.
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Arts Alive! at the Redwood Curtain Gallery
“I have been painting since about 2000/2001. I don’t remember exactly when I started, but watercolors — although they force me to face my inadequacies and insecurities — ultimately bring me joy.
Consequently, my desire is to paint expressions of joy, from a flower’s joy in blooming to a creature’s joy in being alive and connecting with others. My hope is that these depictions will act as a reminder to look for and to find joy when we need it most and perhaps feel it least.
Whatever happens, there is always room for expansive joy to unfold in the heart and take our breath away.”
- Ellen Briggs
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Redwood Curtain Has More to Come in Season 2010
There are two more shows on the way for Season 2010. Season tickets are still available so you won’t miss anything!
Moonlight and Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson
September 9 – 25
Frankly my dear, this is a rip-roaring farce! It’s 1939 and producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind to fix the script. While ducking the stars and gossip columnists, Selznick summons screenwriter Ben Hecht and director Victor Fleming. He locks the doors and the three work through – and act out – Margaret Mitchell’s best-seller–and in the process make movie history. Click here to buy tickets online.
Humble Boy by Charlotte Jones
November 4 – 20
Hysteria, delusion, death–just your typical family gathering. Felix Humble comes home to attend his beekeeper father’s funeral and find that his overbearing mother has exiled the bees, and taken the boorish neighbor as her lover. Add a family friend, a dutiful gardener, and a visitor from his own romantic past, and like the bees, Felix bumbles to find order amid the chaos. Click here to buy tickets online.
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Auditions for Season 2011 have been scheduled. MORE INFO.
July 15 – 31
”…a terrifically entertaining, innovative production with a perfectly cast pair of accomplished actors who can do it all when it comes to co-creating a very funny, colorful love story: See it.” – Beti Trauth, Humboldt Beacon
Cassandra Hesseltine and Clint Rebik
Frankly my dear, this is a rip-roaring farce! It’s 1939 and producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind to fix the script. While ducking the stars and gossip columnists, Selznick summons screenwriter Ben Hecht and director Victor Fleming. He locks the doors and the three work through – and act out – Margaret Mitchell’s best-seller–and in the process make movie history. Click here to buy tickets online.
November 4 – 20
Hysteria, delusion, death–just your typical family gathering. Felix Humble comes home to attend his beekeeper father’s funeral and find that his overbearing mother has exiled the bees, and taken the boorish neighbor as her lover. Add a family friend, a dutiful gardener, and a visitor from his own romantic past, and like the bees, Felix bumbles to find order amid the chaos. Click here to buy tickets online.
