Coward on the Coast: eNewsletter June 12, 2009
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In California this June, you can see both Easy Virtue, the Film (at a theatre near you) and Easy Virtue, the Play (at Antaeus in North Hollywood)!
Featured in this issue: John Lahr talks about "Coward The Playwright" at the MPD in San Francisco; plus coming June 26-28: The Young Idea Project at Antaeus -- three readings of Coward plays and more.
Closing soon: this is the last weekend for Present Laughter by the Kentwood Players in Westchester.
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Last weekend for Present Laughter in Southern California (May 27 - June 13) |
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Present Laughter
Direc ted by Gail Bernardi
Westchester Playhouse
8301 Hindrey Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 645-5156
kentwoodplayers.org
Fridays/Saturdays 8 PM
Sundays 2 PM
(May 8 - June 13)
Dylan Little, The Daily Breeze: "What might be a typical week for Garry Essendine in the Kentwood Players production of 'Present Laughter' is fast-paced fun for everyone in the audience. The play is consistently witty and full of laughs."
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John Lahr at the MPD - June 17th at 7:00 PM
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 Presentation by John Lahr:
Museum of Performance & Design
Veterans Building, Fourth Floor
401 Van Ness Avenue #402
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 255-4800
John Lahr, the brilliant theatre critic for The New Yorker and author of Coward The Playwright, comes to the Museum of Performance & Design for a special talk on Coward's work.
This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of The Noël Coward Foundation.
Tickets: MPD. Members - $10/ Non-Members $15.
(June 17 at 7:00 PM)
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Easy Virtue at a Theatre Near You
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Easy Virtue (the film)
Directed by Stephan Elliott.
A jazzy update of Coward's play, with Jessica Biel, Kristin Scott
Thomas, Colin Firth, and Ben Barnes.
For tickets and information, see:
Easy Virtue web site
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Star Quality at the MPD
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Star Quality: The World of Noel Coward
Museum of Performance & Design 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 402 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 255-4800 Wednesday - Saturdays / Noon to 5 PM Continues through August 29 at the MPD. For more information and details on special events: star qualityback to top |
Coward Weekend in NoHo
June 26-28 |
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Antaeus Theatre Company
The Young Idea Project
Deaf West Theatre
5112 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 506-5436
With the generous support of the The Noël Coward Foundation, Antaeus
presents a weekend of events celebrating the Master in many of
his manifestations!
Hay Fever - Friday, June 26 at 7:30 PM
Peace in Our Time - Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 PM
Easy Virtue (the Play) - Sunday June 28 at 5:00 PM
Antaeus will host a reception after each reading, including a cabaret on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are STRONGLY recommended, as there is limited seating at each event and reading!
Tickets:
- FREE for ages 16-25
- $10.00 Suggested donation for ages 26+
For more information or to RSVP: (818) 506-5436
or send email to: events@antaeus.org
See below for a full schedule of events.
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The Young Idea Project at Antaeus: Full Schedule of Events
June 26-28, 2009
Join Antaeus as dozens of young, upcoming professional actors perform 3
staged readings, brought to life by three young directors, all mentored by noted,
seasoned professionals. THE YOUNG IDEA Project extends its reach to new
young audiences - offering a group of 16 - 25 year olds their first
exposure to Coward's droll, witty and enchanted world. Mentors
include noted Australian actor and Coward expert Barry Creyton,
acclaimed British film and theater director Jonathan Lynn along with L.A. favorite Coward aficionado Art Manke!
This special weekend
features familiar Antaean faces - each leading workshops and
roundtables on Coward The Man, The Crooner, The Spy & The
Playwright- meet the amazing Antaeans Nike Doukas, Harry Groener,
Christina Pickles, Kitty Swink, and others as they teach young
professional actors all their trade secrets about the man and his work.
After every performance, guests can stay and mingle, and even sing
cabaret songs!
Tea and British treats will be served throughout
the weekend - come and go as you please! Meet the artists, find out
more about Noel Coward, see three fabulous Coward plays.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
6-7pm "NOEL COWARD: THE MAN." Roundtable.
Who was Noel Coward and why are we drawn to him? Moderated by Kathy Williams, U.S. West Coast Liason to the Noel Coward Society.
Where: Antaeus Library
7:30-10:30pm
HAY FEVER Reading
Followed by reception
Director: Doug Clayton
Mentor: Jonathan Lynn
Cast:
Christina Pickles, Robert Pine, Gabe Diani, Annie Melchor, Etta Devine,
Adam Meyer, Adeye Sahran, Drew Doyle, Brooke Bastinelli, Whitney Hudson
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
3-6pm
"ACTING A NOEL COWARD SONG"
An Interactive Workshop for singers and non-singers to learn how to act a Noel Coward song
Taught by Harry Groener and Nike Doukas
Reservations required - limited spots available!
6:15-7:15pm
"NOEL COWARD: THE SPY"
During WWII, London asked much of its countrymen--how much did Coward give?
7:30-10pm
PEACE IN OUR TIME reading
Director: Jess Bard
Mentor: Barry Creyton
Cast:
Josh Clark, Lily Knight, Melinda Peterson, Phil Proctor, Janellen
Steininger, Alexandra Goodman, Etta Devine, Kendra Chell, Jeff Gardner,
Mark Moore, Aaron Lyons, Josh Ansley, Maria Pallas, Danielle Doyen,
Karianne Flaathen, John O'Brien, Drew Doyle, Brett Colbeth, Whitney
Hudson
10pm - Midnight
Cabaret
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
3:30-4:30pm
"NOEL COWARD: THE PLAYWRIGHT"
Various Antaeus artists discuss the challenges of directing, acting and adapting Coward plays.
5pm
EASY VIRTUE Reading
Director: Kari Hayter
Mentor: Art Manke
Cast:
Rhonda Aldrich & Ned Schmidtke, Joe Delafield, Karianne Flaathen,
Raleigh Holmes, Bekah Tripp, Aaron Lyons, John O'Brien, Jocelyn Towne,
Brett Colbeth, Amy Hendrickson, Wyatt Fenner, Jason Thomas, Nicol
Zanzarella -Giacalone
7-9pm
Closing reception and cabaret
The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s Classical Theater Ensemble, has a 15
year history of providing quality classical theater in Los Angeles.
Through productions, readings and workshops; educational outreach to
the community and acting training programs for young professionals, the
Antaeus mission remains steadfast and simple: To keep classical theater
alive in ourselves and in our community.
With a broad range of
age and ethnicity, Antaeus members and board includes over 100
professional actors, composers, designers, translators, playwrights,
and directors, including Oscar and Tony award nominated and winning
actors, as well as countless L.A. Weekly, L.A. and NYC Drama Critics
Circle, Ovation, and Backstage Garland award recipients.
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Cheers,
Kathy Williams
U.S. West Coast Liaison
The Noel Coward Society |
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