2009 711 Theatre Project is underway!

Filed under: 2009 — Father Time Fri 2009-05-22 @ 13:10:16

Tonight’s Kick-off was a HUGE SUCCESS!

Over 50 theatre artists were on hand to receive all their materials they will need to produce a short play in just 7 days. We expect around 100 talented individuals to be involved with the 11 short plays you will see June 5 & 6.

Photos from the Kick-off

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Monday night’s rehearsals

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Tuesday night’s rehearsals

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Wednesday night’s rehearsals

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The Set - A front office, suite #711. Troupes have the use of various set pieces to place their performance anywhere from the 1940’s to present day.

Friday, June 5

Performers:

  1. “Silent Night”
    Alpha Psi
    (Holiday)
  2. “History Lesson”
    The Incoherent Theatre Company
    (Unconventional Romance)
  3. “Kearney’s Got Talent”
    The Comedy Co-Operative & Lucubrations
    (Decade Play [Set in and in the style of the 40’s, 50’s or 60’s])
  4. “The Night Forgotten”
    SouthSiderStudios
    (Murder Mystery)
  5. “Lunch Break”
    Status Quo
    (Undead)
  6. Exhibition Scene from CHANGE’s Shakespeare in the Park - The Winter’s Tale

Required Elements:

  • Character: Madison Van Buren - Farm Implement Salesperson
  • Prop: Wooden Spoon
  • Line: “That really pops my taco.”

Saturday, June 6

Performers:

  1. Exhibition Scene from CHANGE’s Shakespeare in the Park - The Winter’s Tale
  2. “Z is for …”
    Rabid Dog Theatre
    (Undead)
  3. Black Square, Red Scare
    Situational Irony
    (Decade Play [Set in and in the style of the 40’s, 50’s or 60’s])
  4. “Secrets of Satan’s Secretary: Happy in Hell”
    The Coffee Pot Players
    (Black Comedy)
  5. “Crazy Love”
    Broken Angels
    (Unconventional Romance)
  6. “The Return of Murray The Elf”
    Bomphrat Theater Inc
    (Holiday)
  7. “Ever After”
    Long Story Short
    (Children’s Theatre)

Required Elements:

  • Character: Taylor Coolidge - Modern Art Restoration Specialist
  • Prop: Wire Coat Hanger
  • Line: “Are you going to eat that?”