Posted on March 18th, 2010 by David
Come and see myself and loads of other familiar faces in my friend Brooke’s exciting new play.
Theatrical types are encouraged to attend…,
This is Grand (Inspired by “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams) presented by the Performance Lab of Piven Theatre Workshop. You’ll like it.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: 927 Noyes Street Evanston, IL 60201-6201
Featuring:
Patricia Austin
Christopher Carpenter
David Cerda
Derek Czaplewski
Brigitte Ditmars
Matthew Gunnels
Jennifer Incorvaia
Directed by: Matthew Gunnels
Production Manager: Jodi Gottberg
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Posted on March 11th, 2010 by David
Hell in a Handbag Productions is holding auditions for our upcoming production of LADY X, a new play by David Cerda, a film noir parody. (Loosely based on the Bette Davis/Humphrey Bogart film “Marked Woman”). We’re specifically looking for: One young looking (20s) female for an innocent kid-sister role and one male (30s-50s) to play 3+ various quick-change roles. Both actors should have excellent comic skills.
Rehearsals begin March 22 and generally run Mon-Thurs evenings (7-9:30pm) and Saturday afternoons (12-4pm). The run itself is Thurs-Sat nights from May 6 until June 19 (With no shows May 22 & June 12 and additional shows on June 6 & 16). Showtimes are 7:30pm at Mary’s Attic. There is pay.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 14 at North Shore Baptist Church, 5244 N. Lakewood from Noon-2pm. Come prepared with a comic monologue no longer then 2 minutes. We may also have you cold read some sides from the show. Please bring a headshot and resume. For an audition slot, e-mail your resume and a RECENT headshot to David Cerda at info@handbagproductions.org
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Posted on March 8th, 2010 by David
Congratulations to Ed Jones for receiving an ORGIE AWARD. The Orgies are a secret society of folks that hand out Chicago theatrical honors yearly. The winner receives a $100 check and an underground pat on the back. Ed won for his role as ‘Nonnie’ in POSEIDON! An Upside Down Musical. Well deserved!
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Posted on February 24th, 2010 by David
See Artistic Director David Cerda spill his guts this Saturday in The Walk of Shame (True Stories of Personal Humiliation)
Featuring The New Colonists, David Cerda, Jack Tamburri, Vintage Gramma, Cameron Esposito
Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 10:30pm
Tickets: $15- USE CODE WORD SHOW FOR SPECIAL $10 TICKETS (ADVANCED ONLY)
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Following their riotous Victory Gardens show last October, The New Colonists bring their shame back to the Biograph - this time with a queer twist! Remember when you woke up in a bathtub wearing your friend’s mom’s brassiere? No? Well, The New Colony will jog your memory at Walk of Shame - Queer. This evening of honest-to-God tales, created by The New Colony ensemble and invited artists from across the Queer community will make your own worst moment (meeting your ex’s fiance or having a few too many snowtinis at the company holiday party) shy in comparison. The New Colony is one of the freshest creators of new work in Chicago. These energetic Colonists are beyond thrilled to hold your hair back after the hungover stumble home.
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Posted on February 15th, 2010 by David
See Handbag’s Patricia Austin in special friend of Handbag Jon Steinhagen’s newest play.
In 1850 Connecticut, Hippolyta Powell has actually built the world’s first computer, an analytical engine. Rather than use the machine to solve complex mathematical equations, she has used it to find her “perfect match,” much to the consternation of her family, the chosen suitor, Lord Byron’s daughter, and the man who truly loves her. Multiple Jeff Award winner Jon Steinhagen penned this period-perfect World Premiere with a wink to Match.com and eHarmony.
Bob Knuth, Circle Theatre’s Producing Director, has directed/scenic designed Enchanted April, Jane Eyre, She Loves Me, The Secret Garden (nominated for ten Jeff Citations) and Meet Me In St. Louis, among others too numerous to list. His design credits include About Face, Red Hen Productions, Emerald City, Noble Fool Theatricals and the Chicago Children’s Theatre. He has been nominated for eleven Joseph Jefferson Awards (winning for scenic design twice) and is currently the art director for Second City.
Featuring
Denita Linnertz, Patricia Austin, the dreamy Eric Lindahl, Jon Steinhagen, Catherine Ferraro, and Mary Redmon
Showtimes:
$12 Previews: Feb 5, 6 & 9 at 8pm
opening night: Wednesday, February 10 @ 8:00 pm
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00 pm
Sundays @ 3:00 pm
All Tickets $20
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Posted on January 13th, 2010 by David
See Merrie Greenfield in The (edward) Hopper Project
WNEP Theater brings to life a mosaic of characters inspired by the paintings of American realist artist Edward Hopper. Presented in a series of vignettes and short moments written by WNEP company members, a cast of seventeen actors follow Hopper’s New York from dawn to dark and thrust the audience into the quiet desperation and dark comedy of the city.
Click here for tickets and more information.
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Posted on January 13th, 2010 by David
See Handbag ensemble member Ed Jones in a Busch Fest.
From The Idea Place comes Busch Fest, a celebration of the outrageous early work by Charles Busch.
This bawdy collection of cult classics and rarely performed jewels pays absurd, sharp-edged homage to classic stage and film genres.
Pull into Mary’s Attic this winter for two sets of Busch double features that will take you from ancient Sodom to swinging mod London.
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PROGRAM A: Vampire Lesbians of Sodom / Sleeping Beauty or Coma
PROGRAM B: Theodora, She Bitch of Byzantium / Pardon My Inquisition
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Posted on December 29th, 2009 by David
The Wednesday, Dec. 30 performance of Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer is sold out. There may be add’l tickets available on Hot Tix. There will a limited amount of $10 standing room only tickets and a waiting list for no shows. Again, we thank you Chicago for your tremendous support!
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Posted on December 23rd, 2009 by David
Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer is sold out for tonights performance at 7:30 at Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark. There will be a limited amount of $10 Standing Room Only Tickets available and a waiting list for no shows. Thank you Chicago!
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Posted on December 21st, 2009 by David
Sunday, Dec. 27, Rudolph tickets are only $10. That’s 1/3 off the regular already low price. We know money is tight after the holidays so take advantage of this fabulous offer. Enter password broke online to get the savings or say it at the door (if there are any tickets left).
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