CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS OPENS WORLD PREMIERE ENGAGEMENT AT THE ECLECTIC COMPANY THEATRE ON MAY 29
WHAT: Curious Conversations. A new show comprised of eight short plays inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass.
WHO: Conceived by Rochelle Perry. Directed by Madelyne Heyman and Shane Labowitz. Produced by Rochelle Perry and Natasha Troop for The Eclectic Company Theatre. Writers: Eric Duhon, Nancy Cooper Frank, Suzie Heaton, Michael Maiello, Rochelle Perry, Gabi Rodriguez, Marni L.B. Troop, Natasha Troop.
WHERE: The Eclectic Company Theatre, 5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd. (between Chandler and Magnolia), Valley Village, CA 91607.
WHEN: May 29- June 28, 2015. Fri. & Sat. at 8:00, Sun. at 2:00. Also Thursdays at 8:00 on June 11 and June 18.
ADMISSION: $18. Students, seniors, groups $15.
RESERVATIONS: (818) 508-3003.
ONLINE TICKETING: www.eclecticcompanytheatre.org
ESTIMATED RUNNING TIME: 100 minutes, plus intermission.
CONSUMER ADVISORY: Suitable for ages 12 to adult.
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The worlds of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass provide the inspirations and springboard for an entertainment comprised of eight new short plays:
An Alice of a Certain Age by Nancy Cooper Frank - Decades later, Alice rediscovers the rabbit hole. She meets up again with the Caterpillar, eternally young—in his own mind at least. And she meets up again with the Duchess, whom age has certainly not improved. Will she let these two define the limits of growing older? Or will she, instead, rediscover wonder?
The White Rose by Gabi Rodriguez – Usually, the Mad Hatter keeps to himself. Well, himself, the March Hare, and anyone unlucky enough to stumble upon his perpetual tea party. So what happens when he drops by Wonderland’s finest tavern, the White Rose, to have a chat with the Cheshire Cat?
Meet the Tweedles by Eric Duhon- A day in the life of the Brothers Tweedle as they attempt to perform their magnum opus, a five-and-a-half hour masterpiece (sans intermission) of their personal history, fistfuls of philosophy, and just a touch of poetry.
Looking Through the Glass by Michael Maiello- As Alice prepares for her wedding, she receives a visitation from the woman within the looking glass.
Hard Boiled Alice by Suzie Heaton - Has Sam Spade met his match when he meets Alice from Wonderland?
Toke by Marni L.B. Troop- The Blue Caterpillar seeks catharsis by attending an addiction meeting.
Of Cabbages and Kings- by Natasha Troop. A briefly historical tragicomedy about the fates of the Walrus and the Carpenter after they consume their oyster appetizer.
Quit While You’re a Head by Rochelle Perry- After losing most of his business due to the Queen's tyranny, the Hatter needs to figure out a way to stay alive (and even get ahead) in this cruel mad world.
The cast of Curious Conversations includes Nathalie Blossom, Amanda Charney, Melanie Cruz, Abby Gershuny, Carissa Gipprich, Seann Hallinsky, JC Henning, Dai Kornberg, Meghan McConnell, Merileigh Moen, Adrienne Pearson, Tim Polzin, Nicolette Shutty, Lisa Stanley, Eugenie Trow, Diana Vaden and Nathan Werner.
Associate producers: Meghan McConnell and Adrienne Pearson. Costume design by Tsebahat Fiseha and Becky Van Cleve. Set design: Natasha Troop.
Curious Conversations: You’ll find it as strange and wonderful as the books that inspired it.
WHAT: Curious Conversations. A new show comprised of eight short plays inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass.
WHO: Conceived by Rochelle Perry. Directed by Madelyne Heyman and Shane Labowitz. Produced by Rochelle Perry and Natasha Troop for The Eclectic Company Theatre. Writers: Eric Duhon, Nancy Cooper Frank, Suzie Heaton, Michael Maiello, Rochelle Perry, Gabi Rodriguez, Marni L.B. Troop, Natasha Troop.
WHERE: The Eclectic Company Theatre, 5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd. (between Chandler and Magnolia), Valley Village, CA 91607.
WHEN: May 29- June 28, 2015. Fri. & Sat. at 8:00, Sun. at 2:00. Also Thursdays at 8:00 on June 11 and June 18.
ADMISSION: $18. Students, seniors, groups $15.
RESERVATIONS: (818) 508-3003.
ONLINE TICKETING: www.eclecticcompanytheatre.org
ESTIMATED RUNNING TIME: 100 minutes, plus intermission.
CONSUMER ADVISORY: Suitable for ages 12 to adult.
* * * * * *
The worlds of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass provide the inspirations and springboard for an entertainment comprised of eight new short plays:
An Alice of a Certain Age by Nancy Cooper Frank - Decades later, Alice rediscovers the rabbit hole. She meets up again with the Caterpillar, eternally young—in his own mind at least. And she meets up again with the Duchess, whom age has certainly not improved. Will she let these two define the limits of growing older? Or will she, instead, rediscover wonder?
The White Rose by Gabi Rodriguez – Usually, the Mad Hatter keeps to himself. Well, himself, the March Hare, and anyone unlucky enough to stumble upon his perpetual tea party. So what happens when he drops by Wonderland’s finest tavern, the White Rose, to have a chat with the Cheshire Cat?
Meet the Tweedles by Eric Duhon- A day in the life of the Brothers Tweedle as they attempt to perform their magnum opus, a five-and-a-half hour masterpiece (sans intermission) of their personal history, fistfuls of philosophy, and just a touch of poetry.
Looking Through the Glass by Michael Maiello- As Alice prepares for her wedding, she receives a visitation from the woman within the looking glass.
Hard Boiled Alice by Suzie Heaton - Has Sam Spade met his match when he meets Alice from Wonderland?
Toke by Marni L.B. Troop- The Blue Caterpillar seeks catharsis by attending an addiction meeting.
Of Cabbages and Kings- by Natasha Troop. A briefly historical tragicomedy about the fates of the Walrus and the Carpenter after they consume their oyster appetizer.
Quit While You’re a Head by Rochelle Perry- After losing most of his business due to the Queen's tyranny, the Hatter needs to figure out a way to stay alive (and even get ahead) in this cruel mad world.
The cast of Curious Conversations includes Nathalie Blossom, Amanda Charney, Melanie Cruz, Abby Gershuny, Carissa Gipprich, Seann Hallinsky, JC Henning, Dai Kornberg, Meghan McConnell, Merileigh Moen, Adrienne Pearson, Tim Polzin, Nicolette Shutty, Lisa Stanley, Eugenie Trow, Diana Vaden and Nathan Werner.
Associate producers: Meghan McConnell and Adrienne Pearson. Costume design by Tsebahat Fiseha and Becky Van Cleve. Set design: Natasha Troop.
Curious Conversations: You’ll find it as strange and wonderful as the books that inspired it.
