http://the-rep.com/ en amber@the-rep.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-20T22:21:09+00:00 http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/review_from_patron_marion_deeds/ http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/review_from_patron_marion_deeds/#When:22:21:09Z Click here to read a review from one of the Rep's patrons, Marion Deeds. Click here to read a review from one of the Rep's patrons, Marion Deeds. Shakespeare 2010-07-20T22:21:09+00:00 http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/macbeth_review_from_david_templeton/ http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/macbeth_review_from_david_templeton/#When:22:19:01Z Click here to read the review from David Templeton from The Bohemian! Click here to read the review from David Templeton from The Bohemian! Shakespeare 2010-07-20T22:19:01+00:00 http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/macbeth/ http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/macbeth/#When:23:20:24Z Press Release                                                                                                                        For Immediate Release June 19, 2009 Media Contact: Amber Wallen amber@the-rep.com 707.823.0177   Sonoma County Repertory Theater                                presents the 2010 Sebastopol Shakespeare Festival Macbeth   By William Shakespeare Directed by Jon Tracy   Sebastopol, CA – June 16, 2010 Sonoma County Repertory Theater (The Rep) is proud to kick-off its 17th Annual Sebastopol Shakespeare Festival with Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Haunted by witches and urged by his wife, Macbeth takes destiny by the hand to become King. But as one dirty deed leads to another, he learns that his choices have enormous, unexpected, personal, political, and cosmic consequences. Don’t miss your chance to see this epic tale of cause and effect.   The Rep is excited to once again work with Bay-area writer-director, Jon Tracy, who also directed the Rep’s Nixon’s Nixon and Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter. Not only is he directing the production this summer, but he has adapted the script as well. Tracy has earned local and national recognition and has received the Kennedy Center Meritorious Achievement Award, fifteen North Bay Arty Awards, a Sacramento Elly Award, a Bay Area Critic Circle Award and grants from Theater Bay Area and the National Endowment for the Arts.   Instead of a traditional interpretation of Macbeth, Tracy has decided to create his own environment to tell the story. It will be reminiscent of the depression-era and be “something from a time long forgot, when culture and, perhaps, magic thrived... now just the dusty remnants remain. It has made way for a cultureless world of warriors and a certainly bloody industrial revolution. The kings men see future not history, as they brazenly walk over the broken foundations of old. This old world has energy though…” says Tracy. According to Tracy his version of Macbeth is, “A story of ambition. A story of revenge.”   The cast is full of all-star Rep artists, including Artistic Director Scott D Phillips in the title role. The cast includes: Rebecca Pingree (Lady Macbeth), Matthew Proschold (Banquo), Tim Redmond (Macduff), Sonya Smith (Lady Macduff) Jack Halton (Duncan), Samson Hood (Ross), Adam Palafox (Malcolm), John Turrentine (Witch), Marjorie Crump-Shears (Witch), Francisco Garat (Witch), AJ McCalla (Fleance), and Gabe Milligan-Green and Ry Basham Mintz(Ensemble).   The production team includes: Jon Tracy (Director/Set Designer), Elizabeth Bazzano (Stage Manager), Cecelia Hamilton-Lee (Assistant Stage Manager), Kate Magill (Costume Designer), April George (Lighting Designer/Prop Master), Joe Winkler (Sounds Designer), Mary Lou Sefton (Costume Assistant), Amanda Nicander (Sound Board Operator), Rachel Huey (Backstage Crew) and Liora Jacob (Student Backstage Crew).   Macbeth is produced by Sonoma County Repertory Theater and is presented in Ives Park, 7400 Willow Street, Sebastopol, July 7 – 25. Advance ticket sales are available by phone at (707) 823-0177 or on the web at www.the-rep.com. The box office is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 4PM. General admission tickets are available for $25, and $20 discounted tickets are available to seniors (60+) and students with a valid ID. Preview Performances are also available July 7-8 with discounted tickets as low as $15. Children 12 years of age and younger are FREE!     ###   Venue: Ives Park, 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol.   Run Dates: July 7,8,9,10, 15,16,17, 18, 22, 23, 24 and 25. All performances begin promptly at 7:00. Park opens at 5:30 for picnicking.   Ticket Prices: $25 general; $20 seniors (60+) and students (with ID); children 12 and under are FREE Note: “Pay What You Can” tickets are available at the door Thursday July 15 & 22. There are no advance reservations for PWYC tickets.   For All Tickets: The Rep box office: 707.823.0177 or log onto: www.the-rep.com   Mission: Sonoma County Repertory Theater is a thriving center for theater that inspires and enriches a diverse audience by producing classic and contemporary plays, as well as providing education and engagement programs designed to foster creativity, inclusivity and economic vitality in the North Bay. Press Release                                                                                                                        For Immediate Release June 19, 2009 Media Contact: Amber Wallen amber@the-rep.com 707.823.0177   Sonoma County Repertory Theater                                presents the 2010 Sebastopol Shakespeare Festival Macbeth   By William Shakespeare Directed by Jon Tracy   Sebastopol, CA – June 16, 2010 Sonoma County Repertory Theater (The Rep) is proud to kick-off its 17th Annual Sebastopol Shakespeare Festival with Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Haunted by witches and urged by his wife, Macbeth takes destiny by the hand to become King. But as one dirty deed leads to another, he learns that his choices have enormous, unexpected, personal, political, and cosmic consequences. Don’t miss your chance to see this epic tale of cause and effect.   The Rep is excited to once again work with Bay-area writer-director, Jon Tracy, who also directed the Rep’s Nixon’s Nixon and Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter. Not only is he directing the production this summer, but he has adapted the script as well. Tracy has earned local and national recognition and has received the Kennedy Center Meritorious Achievement Award, fifteen North Bay Arty Awards, a Sacramento Elly Award, a Bay Area Critic Circle Award and grants from Theater Bay Area and the National Endowment for the Arts.   Instead of a traditional interpretation of Macbeth, Tracy has decided to create his own environment to tell the story. It will be reminiscent of the depression-era and be “something from a time long forgot, when culture and, perhaps, magic thrived... now just the dusty remnants remain. It has made way for a cultureless world of warriors and a certainly bloody industrial revolution. The kings men see future not history, as they brazenly walk over the broken foundations of old. This old world has energy though…” says Tracy. According to Tracy his version of Macbeth is, “A story of ambition. A story of revenge.”   The cast is full of all-star Rep artists, including Artistic Director Scott D Phillips in the title role. The cast includes: Rebecca Pingree (Lady Macbeth), Matthew Proschold (Banquo), Tim Redmond (Macduff), Sonya Smith (Lady Macduff) Jack Halton (Duncan), Samson Hood (Ross), Adam Palafox (Malcolm), John Turrentine (Witch), Marjorie Crump-Shears (Witch), Francisco Garat (Witch), AJ McCalla (Fleance), and Gabe Milligan-Green and Ry Basham Mintz(Ensemble).   The production team includes: Jon Tracy (Director/Set Designer), Elizabeth Bazzano (Stage Manager), Cecelia Hamilton-Lee (Assistant Stage Manager), Kate Magill (Costume Designer), April George (Lighting Designer/Prop Master), Joe Winkler (Sounds Designer), Mary Lou Sefton (Costume Assistant), Amanda Nicander (Sound Board Operator), Rachel Huey (Backstage Crew) and Liora Jacob (Student Backstage Crew).   Macbeth is produced by Sonoma County Repertory Theater and is presented in Ives Park, 7400 Willow Street, Sebastopol, July 7 – 25. Advance ticket sales are available by phone at (707) 823-0177 or on the web at www.the-rep.com. The box office is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 4PM. General admission tickets are available for $25, and $20 discounted tickets are available to seniors (60+) and students with a valid ID. Preview Performances are also available July 7-8 with discounted tickets as low as $15. Children 12 years of age and younger are FREE!     ###   Venue: Ives Park, 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol.   Run Dates: July 7,8,9,10, 15,16,17, 18, 22, 23, 24 and 25. All performances begin promptly at 7:00. Park opens at 5:30 for picnicking.   Ticket Prices: $25 general; $20 seniors (60+) and students (with ID); children 12 and under are FREE Note: “Pay What You Can” tickets are available at the door Thursday July 15 & 22. There are no advance reservations for PWYC tickets.   For All Tickets: The Rep box office: 707.823.0177 or log onto: www.the-rep.com   Mission: Sonoma County Repertory Theater is a thriving center for theater that inspires and enriches a diverse audience by producing classic and contemporary plays, as well as providing education and engagement programs designed to foster creativity, inclusivity and economic vitality in the North Bay. Press Releases 2010-06-29T23:20:24+00:00 http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/the_complete_world_of_sports_abridged/ http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/the_complete_world_of_sports_abridged/#When:20:35:59Z Press Release                                         For Immediate Release April 23, 2010 Media Contact: Amber Wallen amber@the-rep.com 707.823.0177 Sonoma County Repertory Theater  Presents The World Premiere THE COMPLETE WORLD OF SPORTS (abridged) Written and Directed by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor Sebastopol, CA – April 23, 2010 Sonoma County Repertory Theater (The Rep) is proud to premiere the brand-new championship comedy The Complete World of Sports (abridged) from co-authors Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor of All the Great Books (abridged), The Complete History of America (abridged), and The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged), May 12 – June 13, 2010.  For the first time ever, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor have decided to workshop their latest script at The Rep. When developing new scripts in the past, they had not only written and directed the piece, but also acted and produced it as well. “We wanted a chance to simply write and direct the first production of this script, and not have to focus on producing or acting in the show at the same time” says Martin. They chose Sonoma County Repertory Theater to host this project because, “the Rep had produced several other shows we had written in the past and had done an outstanding job on them.” Tichenor also points out that this established relationship provided “a comfort level that allowed us to develop our new script in this new way.” Over the past six years, Sonoma County Repertory Theater has produced, under the direction of Jennifer King, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), The Complete History of America (abridged), The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) and All the Great Books (abridged). The cast has had vast experience with these abridged productions, as Dodds Delzell has been featured in all of them and Chad Yarish in three of them. This is Benjamin Stowe’s first production. The production of The Complete World of Sports (abridged) is truly a workshop production. According to Martin, “this particular production will be changing during the course of the run as we find out what works and what doesn't.” Tichenor adds, “and if patrons see more than one performance during the run, they will see the small ongoing changes we'll be making throughout the process.” “This is such a wonderful opportunity for not only the Rep, but for our audience members, our staff, and the actors that get a chance to work with Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor. A world premiere, written and directed by artists of this caliber, being created on our stage; it doesn’t get much better than that,” says Artistic Director Scott D Phillips. The Complete World of Sports (abridged) will astound audiences as it sprints through the world of sports in record-breaking speed. It will cover everything from the earliest cavemen playing “Neanderthal in the Middle” to your own kid’s soccer practice. The entire history of athletic competition will be regurgitated in a tour de farce of physical theater, at a level of sophistication and pathos that only these guys can muster. It’ll be a marathon of madness and mayhem as the world’s great sporting events are shrunk down to theatrical size. The trio of actors will cover an estimated 3,477.3 sports in one hundred minutes, all the while exploring sports most critical questions: Is bowling really a sport? What about Poker or Competitive Eating? Which is more boring – Baseball or Cricket? Who invented Curling and Synchronized Swimming and why in the world are they in the Olympics? Can’t Tiger Woods demand that the Master’s Green Jacket be slightly less green? This production is written and directed by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor and stage managed by April George. The cast includes: Dodds Delzell (Rohnert Park), Benjamin Stowe (Napa), and Chad Yarish (Petaluma). The production team includes: Scott D Phillips (scenic designer), Julia Kwitchoff (costume designer), Joe Winkler (sound designer), April George (lighting designer) and Elizabeth Bazzano (Properties Master). The Complete World of Sports (abridged) plays at Sonoma County Repertory Theater May 12 – June 13. Advance ticket sales are available by phone at (707) 823-0177 or on the web at www.the-rep.com. The box office is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 4PM. General admission tickets are available for $25, and $20 discounted tickets are available to seniors (60+) and students with a valid ID. Preview Performances are also available May 12-13 with discounted tickets as low as $15. ##### Venue: 104 N. Main Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Run Dates: The Complete World of Sports (abridged) May 12 – June 13 (May 12 and 13 are Preview performances*) Shows are Thurs – Sat @ 8 PM Sundays @ 2PM Ticket Prices: *Preview Performances: $15 General: $25 Student/Senior: $20 Note: “Pay What You Can” tickets are available 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 & 6/10. There are no advanced reservations for PWYC tickets. For All Tickets: The Rep box office: 707.823.0177 or log onto: www.the-rep.com Mission: Sonoma County Repertory Theater is a thriving center for theater that inspires and enriches a diverse audience by producing classic and contemporary plays, as well as providing education and engagement programs designed to foster creativity, inclusivity and economic vitality in the North Bay. Press Release                                        For Immediate Release April 23, 2010 Media Contact: Amber Wallen amber@the-rep.com 707.823.0177 Sonoma County Repertory Theater  Presents The World Premiere THE COMPLETE WORLD OF SPORTS (abridged) Written and Directed by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor Sebastopol, CA – April 23, 2010 Sonoma County Repertory Theater (The Rep) is proud to premiere the brand-new championship comedy The Complete World of Sports (abridged) from co-authors Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor of All the Great Books (abridged), The Complete History of America (abridged), and The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged), May 12 – June 13, 2010.  For the first time ever, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor have decided to workshop their latest script at The Rep. When developing new scripts in the past, they had not only written and directed the piece, but also acted and produced it as well. “We wanted a chance to simply write and direct the first production of this script, and not have to focus on producing or acting in the show at the same time” says Martin. They chose Sonoma County Repertory Theater to host this project because, “the Rep had produced several other shows we had written in the past and had done an outstanding job on them.” Tichenor also points out that this established relationship provided “a comfort level that allowed us to develop our new script in this new way.” Over the past six years, Sonoma County Repertory Theater has produced, under the direction of Jennifer King, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), The Complete History of America (abridged), The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) and All the Great Books (abridged). The cast has had vast experience with these abridged productions, as Dodds Delzell has been featured in all of them and Chad Yarish in three of them. This is Benjamin Stowe’s first production. The production of The Complete World of Sports (abridged) is truly a workshop production. According to Martin, “this particular production will be changing during the course of the run as we find out what works and what doesn't.” Tichenor adds, “and if patrons see more than one performance during the run, they will see the small ongoing changes we'll be making throughout the process.” “This is such a wonderful opportunity for not only the Rep, but for our audience members, our staff, and the actors that get a chance to work with Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor. A world premiere, written and directed by artists of this caliber, being created on our stage; it doesn’t get much better than that,” says Artistic Director Scott D Phillips. The Complete World of Sports (abridged) will astound audiences as it sprints through the world of sports in record-breaking speed. It will cover everything from the earliest cavemen playing “Neanderthal in the Middle” to your own kid’s soccer practice. The entire history of athletic competition will be regurgitated in a tour de farce of physical theater, at a level of sophistication and pathos that only these guys can muster. It’ll be a marathon of madness and mayhem as the world’s great sporting events are shrunk down to theatrical size. The trio of actors will cover an estimated 3,477.3 sports in one hundred minutes, all the while exploring sports most critical questions: Is bowling really a sport? What about Poker or Competitive Eating? Which is more boring – Baseball or Cricket? Who invented Curling and Synchronized Swimming and why in the world are they in the Olympics? Can’t Tiger Woods demand that the Master’s Green Jacket be slightly less green? This production is written and directed by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor and stage managed by April George. The cast includes: Dodds Delzell (Rohnert Park), Benjamin Stowe (Napa), and Chad Yarish (Petaluma). The production team includes: Scott D Phillips (scenic designer), Julia Kwitchoff (costume designer), Joe Winkler (sound designer), April George (lighting designer) and Elizabeth Bazzano (Properties Master). The Complete World of Sports (abridged) plays at Sonoma County Repertory Theater May 12 – June 13. Advance ticket sales are available by phone at (707) 823-0177 or on the web at www.the-rep.com. The box office is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 4PM. General admission tickets are available for $25, and $20 discounted tickets are available to seniors (60+) and students with a valid ID. Preview Performances are also available May 12-13 with discounted tickets as low as $15. ##### Venue: 104 N. Main Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Run Dates: The Complete World of Sports (abridged) May 12 – June 13 (May 12 and 13 are Preview performances*) Shows are Thurs – Sat @ 8 PM Sundays @ 2PM Ticket Prices: *Preview Performances: $15 General: $25 Student/Senior: $20 Note: “Pay What You Can” tickets are available 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 & 6/10. There are no advanced reservations for PWYC tickets. For All Tickets: The Rep box office: 707.823.0177 or log onto: www.the-rep.com Mission: Sonoma County Repertory Theater is a thriving center for theater that inspires and enriches a diverse audience by producing classic and contemporary plays, as well as providing education and engagement programs designed to foster creativity, inclusivity and economic vitality in the North Bay. Press Releases 2010-05-28T20:35:59+00:00 http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/dead_mans_cell_phone_review/ http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/dead_mans_cell_phone_review/#When:20:01:18Z "A random encounter in a cafe leads to a wild ride around the globe and across the cosmos. Director Sharon Winegar's charming cast brings a manic, whimsical mood to Sarah Ruhl's dark script." -Dan Taylor To read the full review, please click here! "A random encounter in a cafe leads to a wild ride around the globe and across the cosmos. Director Sharon Winegar's charming cast brings a manic, whimsical mood to Sarah Ruhl's dark script." -Dan Taylor To read the full review, please click here! 2010 Season 2010-03-22T20:01:18+00:00 http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/sonoma_county_repertory_theater_receives_25000_from_the_nea/ http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/sonoma_county_repertory_theater_receives_25000_from_the_nea/#When:21:11:01Z Press Release - For Immediate Release May 1, 2009 Media Contact:  Scott D Phillips (707) 823-0177, scott@the-rep.com Sonoma County Repertory Theater receives $25,000 from the NEA Sebastopol, CA (May 1, 2009) - The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded Sonoma County Repertory Theater with a $25,000 grant to participate in Shakespeare for a New Generation for 2009 - 2010.  Sonoma County Repertory Theater is one of 37 arts organizations from around the country to be selected for this year’s program.  “We are thrilled and honored to be selected to join in this vital initiative,” said Scott Phillips, Sonoma County Repertory Theater’s Artistic Director. “Shakespeare for a New Generations will allow us to deepen and expand our school outreach program, providing young people in Sonoma County an opportunity to experience the profound transformational power of Shakespeare.” Sonoma County Repertory Theater will produce Shakespeare’s The Tempest as a live theatrical animation with puppets, masks, actors, digital media and music.  Adapted, directed, and designed by Conrad Bishop and scored by Elizabeth Fuller, both of the Independent Eye Theater Company, it will run as an extension of our Sebastopol Shakespeare Festival, then tour to ten Sonoma County middle and high schools, reaching 3,000 students.  The Tempest will be produced in the fall of 2009 as part of Sonoma County Rep’s mainstage season and tour to schools February and March of 2010 through its Rep on Tour program.   Now in its fourth year, “Rep on Tour” brings productions of classic literature into elementary, middle and high schools.  Services include free or low-cost performances, study guides, pre-engagement workshops, post show discussions and artist residencies.  Part of the NEA's Shakespeare in American Communities initiative, Shakespeare for a New Generation targets middle and high school students, introducing young people to the power of live theater and the masterpieces of William Shakespeare. Managed by Arts Midwest, the program already has benefited more than one million students and their teachers with live performances and educational activities. The program also has provided employment to more than 1,200 theater artists, including actors, directors, stage managers, and scenic designers. Including the newly selected companies, more than 80 of the nation's theater companies have taken part in the NEA's Shakespeare program since its inception. By June 2009, participating theater companies will have presented performances at 3,600 schools in 2,300 communities in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1993, Sonoma County Repertory Theater brings theater to life in Sonoma County by producing inspiring, stimulating plays of the highest artistic quality, and educating students of all ages in the theater arts. We strive to enrich the lives of our community members, foster emerging artists, and contribute to the economic vitality of the area.  To learn more about Sonoma County Repertory Theater’s education program or mainstage season, visit www.the-rep.com. Press Release - For Immediate Release May 1, 2009 Media Contact:  Scott D Phillips (707) 823-0177, scott@the-rep.com Sonoma County Repertory Theater receives $25,000 from the NEA Sebastopol, CA (May 1, 2009) - The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded Sonoma County Repertory Theater with a $25,000 grant to participate in Shakespeare for a New Generation for 2009 - 2010.  Sonoma County Repertory Theater is one of 37 arts organizations from around the country to be selected for this year’s program.  “We are thrilled and honored to be selected to join in this vital initiative,” said Scott Phillips, Sonoma County Repertory Theater’s Artistic Director. “Shakespeare for a New Generations will allow us to deepen and expand our school outreach program, providing young people in Sonoma County an opportunity to experience the profound transformational power of Shakespeare.” Sonoma County Repertory Theater will produce Shakespeare’s The Tempest as a live theatrical animation with puppets, masks, actors, digital media and music.  Adapted, directed, and designed by Conrad Bishop and scored by Elizabeth Fuller, both of the Independent Eye Theater Company, it will run as an extension of our Sebastopol Shakespeare Festival, then tour to ten Sonoma County middle and high schools, reaching 3,000 students.  The Tempest will be produced in the fall of 2009 as part of Sonoma County Rep’s mainstage season and tour to schools February and March of 2010 through its Rep on Tour program.   Now in its fourth year, “Rep on Tour” brings productions of classic literature into elementary, middle and high schools.  Services include free or low-cost performances, study guides, pre-engagement workshops, post show discussions and artist residencies.  Part of the NEA's Shakespeare in American Communities initiative, Shakespeare for a New Generation targets middle and high school students, introducing young people to the power of live theater and the masterpieces of William Shakespeare. Managed by Arts Midwest, the program already has benefited more than one million students and their teachers with live performances and educational activities. The program also has provided employment to more than 1,200 theater artists, including actors, directors, stage managers, and scenic designers. Including the newly selected companies, more than 80 of the nation's theater companies have taken part in the NEA's Shakespeare program since its inception. By June 2009, participating theater companies will have presented performances at 3,600 schools in 2,300 communities in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1993, Sonoma County Repertory Theater brings theater to life in Sonoma County by producing inspiring, stimulating plays of the highest artistic quality, and educating students of all ages in the theater arts. We strive to enrich the lives of our community members, foster emerging artists, and contribute to the economic vitality of the area.  To learn more about Sonoma County Repertory Theater’s education program or mainstage season, visit www.the-rep.com.   Press Releases 2010-02-24T21:11:01+00:00 http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/i_hate_hamlet/ http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/i_hate_hamlet/#When:19:08:04Z Press Release For Immediate Release December 18, 2009 Media Contact: Amber Wallen amber@the-rep.com 707.823.0177 Sonoma County Repertory Theater Presents the first show of the 2010 season I Hate Hamlet By Paul Rudnick Directed by Jennifer King, Associate Director Sebastopol, CA – December 18, 2009 Sonoma County Repertory Theater’s 2010 season promises thrills, chills, and laugh-out-loud entertainment and I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick, is no exception. Cast with many local favorites, this production will certainly be the best way to celebrate the New Year.    He has it all: a starring role in a television series, a beautiful girlfriend, a devoted agent, and most importantly, the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park! Or, does he? When everything goes awry, Andrew summons the ghost of John Barrymore and the fun begins! The laughs are nonstop as Andrew wrestles with his conscience, Barrymore, his sword, and the fact that he fails as Hamlet in this season-opening comedy. Written in 1991, I Hate Hamlet premiered on Broadway with huge success. It was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor, a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress and won two Theatre World Awards. Its playwright, Paul Rudnick, was also nominated for a Drama Desk Award in 1993 for Outstanding New Play. This production is directed by Associate Director Jennifer King, and stage managed by the Rep’s Production Manager April George. The cast includes: Allison Marcom, Peggy Van Patten, Emily Gomes, Benjamin Stowe (Director of Education), Scott D Phillips (Artistic Director) and Dan Saski (Associate Artist). The production team includes: David R. Wright (scenic designer) Skipper Skeoch (costume designer), Joe Winkler (sound designer) and April George (lighting designer). I Hate Hamlet plays at Sonoma County Repertory Theater January 20 – February 21, 2010. Advance ticket sales are available by phone at (707) 823-0177 or on the web at www.the-rep.com. The box office is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 4PM. General admission tickets are available for $25, and $20 discounted tickets are available to seniors (60+) and students with a valid ID. As a companion piece to I Hate Hamlet, the Rep will also be presenting Barrymore, a hilariously touching one-man show starring William Wilson. Barrymore depicts the life of John Barrymore a few months before his death in 1942. He reminisces about various instances in his life and about his career downslide due to alcoholism. It was first produced at the Stratford Festival in Canada, but soon after went to Broadway, where it won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play. Barrymore will open with a Sunday matinee, January 24 at 2PM and run Monday evenings, February 1, 8 and 15 at 7:30PM. ### Venue: 104 N. Main Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Run Dates: I Hate Hamlet January 20 – February 21, 2010 (January 20 & 21 are Preview performances @ $15) Shows are Thurs – Sat @ 8 PM Sundays @ 2PM Barrymore January 24 @ 2PM February 1, 8 and 15 @ 7:30PM Ticket Prices: General: $25 Discount*: $20 *Seniors (60+) and students (with ID) Note: “Pay What You Can” tickets are available at the door every Thursday. There are no advanced reservations for PWYC tickets. For All Tickets: The Rep box office: 707.823.0177 or log onto: www.the-rep.com Mission: Sonoma County Repertory Theater is a thriving center for theater that inspires and enriches a diverse audience by producing classic and contemporary plays, as well as providing education and engagement programs designed to foster creativity, inclusivity and economic vitality in the North Bay. Press Release For Immediate Release December 18, 2009 Media Contact: Amber Wallen amber@the-rep.com 707.823.0177 Sonoma County Repertory Theater Presents the first show of the 2010 season I Hate Hamlet By Paul Rudnick Directed by Jennifer King, Associate Director Sebastopol, CA – December 18, 2009 Sonoma County Repertory Theater’s 2010 season promises thrills, chills, and laugh-out-loud entertainment and I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick, is no exception. Cast with many local favorites, this production will certainly be the best way to celebrate the New Year.    He has it all: a starring role in a television series, a beautiful girlfriend, a devoted agent, and most importantly, the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park! Or, does he? When everything goes awry, Andrew summons the ghost of John Barrymore and the fun begins! The laughs are nonstop as Andrew wrestles with his conscience, Barrymore, his sword, and the fact that he fails as Hamlet in this season-opening comedy. Written in 1991, I Hate Hamlet premiered on Broadway with huge success. It was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor, a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress and won two Theatre World Awards. Its playwright, Paul Rudnick, was also nominated for a Drama Desk Award in 1993 for Outstanding New Play. This production is directed by Associate Director Jennifer King, and stage managed by the Rep’s Production Manager April George. The cast includes: Allison Marcom, Peggy Van Patten, Emily Gomes, Benjamin Stowe (Director of Education), Scott D Phillips (Artistic Director) and Dan Saski (Associate Artist). The production team includes: David R. Wright (scenic designer) Skipper Skeoch (costume designer), Joe Winkler (sound designer) and April George (lighting designer). I Hate Hamlet plays at Sonoma County Repertory Theater January 20 – February 21, 2010. Advance ticket sales are available by phone at (707) 823-0177 or on the web at www.the-rep.com. The box office is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 4PM. General admission tickets are available for $25, and $20 discounted tickets are available to seniors (60+) and students with a valid ID. As a companion piece to I Hate Hamlet, the Rep will also be presenting Barrymore, a hilariously touching one-man show starring William Wilson. Barrymore depicts the life of John Barrymore a few months before his death in 1942. He reminisces about various instances in his life and about his career downslide due to alcoholism. It was first produced at the Stratford Festival in Canada, but soon after went to Broadway, where it won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play. Barrymore will open with a Sunday matinee, January 24 at 2PM and run Monday evenings, February 1, 8 and 15 at 7:30PM. ### Venue: 104 N. Main Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Run Dates: I Hate Hamlet January 20 – February 21, 2010 (January 20 & 21 are Preview performances @ $15) Shows are Thurs – Sat @ 8 PM Sundays @ 2PM Barrymore January 24 @ 2PM February 1, 8 and 15 @ 7:30PM Ticket Prices: General: $25 Discount*: $20 *Seniors (60+) and students (with ID) Note: “Pay What You Can” tickets are available at the door every Thursday. There are no advanced reservations for PWYC tickets. For All Tickets: The Rep box office: 707.823.0177 or log onto: www.the-rep.com Mission: Sonoma County Repertory Theater is a thriving center for theater that inspires and enriches a diverse audience by producing classic and contemporary plays, as well as providing education and engagement programs designed to foster creativity, inclusivity and economic vitality in the North Bay. Press Releases 2010-02-24T19:08:04+00:00 http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/dead_mans_cell_phone/ http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/dead_mans_cell_phone/#When:18:58:36Z Press Release For Immediate Release February 22, 2010 Media Contact: Amber Wallen amber@the-rep.com 707.823.0177 Sonoma County Repertory Theater Presents Dead Man’s Cell Phone By Sarah Ruhl Directed by Sharon Winegar Sebastopol, CA – February 15, 2010 “A ringing phone demands to be answered” in the captivating comedy, Dead Man’s Cell Phone by esteemed playwright Sarah Ruhl. Since 2003, Ruhl has quickly gained widespread recognition throughout the theater community and beyond. She is known as the playwright who creates “vivid adventurous theatrical works that poignantly juxtapose the mundane aspects of daily life with mythic themes of love and war” according to the announcement of her MacArthur Fellowship Award in 2006.  In addition to the MacArthur Fellowship, she has won numerous awards including the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the Helen Merrill Emerging Playwrights Award, the Whiting Writers' Award, a nomination for a Pulitzer Prize and just this year, she won the Will Glickman Award, which awards the best play to have its world premiere in the San Francisco Bay Area. With such local ties and monumental success, the Sonoma County Repertory Theater is proud to produce the North Bay premiere of Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Dead Man's Cell Phone had its world premiere at Washington D.C.'s Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in 2007 before going to New York City, where it opened at Playwrights Horizons in 2008 in a production starring Mary-Louise Parker. It was recently produced at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2009. Synopsis: After confiscating a cell phone from a stranger (Gordon) in a café, Jean begins to discover the mysteries of life, death and the varieties of love life can offer. Dead Man’s Cell Phone analyzes the mundane and the metaphysical, the blunt and the obscure, the patently bizarre and the bizarrely moving. "Satire is her oxygen. . . . In her new oddball comedy, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Sarah Ruhl is forever vital in her lyrical and biting takes on how we behave." -The Washington Post "Ruhl's zany probe of the razor-thin line between life and death delivers a fresh and humorous look at the times we live in." -Variety This production is directed by Sharon Winegar and stage managed by Samantha Kimpel. The cast includes: Elena Wright (Jean), Scott D Phillips (Gordon), Edward McCloud (Dwight), mollie boice (Mrs. Gottlieb), Priscilla Locke (Hermia) and Bronwen Shears (Other Woman). The production team includes: Mark Robinson (scenic designer), Pamela Enz (costume designer), Joe Winkler (sound designer), Scott D Phillips (lighting designer) and Elizabeth Bazzano (Properties Master). Dead Man’s Cell Phone plays at Sonoma County Repertory Theater March 17 – April 18, 2010. Advance ticket sales are available by phone at (707) 823-0177 or on the web at www.the-rep.com. The box office is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 4PM. General admission tickets are available for $25, and $20 discounted tickets are available to seniors (60+) and students with a valid ID. Preview Performances are also available March 17 – 18 with discounted tickets as low as $15. ### Venue: 104 N. Main Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Run Dates: Dead Man’s Cell Phone March 17 – April 18 (March 17 & 18 are Preview performances*) Shows are Thurs – Sat @ 8 PM Sundays @ 2PM Ticket Prices: *Preview Performances: $15 General: $25 Student/Senior: $20 Note: “Pay What You Can” tickets are available at the door every Thursday. There are no advanced reservations for PWYC tickets. For All Tickets: The Rep box office: 707.823.0177 or log onto: www.the-rep.com Mission: Sonoma County Repertory Theater is a thriving center for theater that inspires and enriches a diverse audience by producing classic and contemporary plays, as well as providing education and engagement programs designed to foster creativity, inclusivity and economic vitality in the North Bay.   Press Release For Immediate Release February 22, 2010 Media Contact: Amber Wallen amber@the-rep.com 707.823.0177 Sonoma County Repertory Theater Presents Dead Man’s Cell Phone By Sarah Ruhl Directed by Sharon Winegar Sebastopol, CA – February 15, 2010 “A ringing phone demands to be answered” in the captivating comedy, Dead Man’s Cell Phone by esteemed playwright Sarah Ruhl. Since 2003, Ruhl has quickly gained widespread recognition throughout the theater community and beyond. She is known as the playwright who creates “vivid adventurous theatrical works that poignantly juxtapose the mundane aspects of daily life with mythic themes of love and war” according to the announcement of her MacArthur Fellowship Award in 2006.  In addition to the MacArthur Fellowship, she has won numerous awards including the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the Helen Merrill Emerging Playwrights Award, the Whiting Writers' Award, a nomination for a Pulitzer Prize and just this year, she won the Will Glickman Award, which awards the best play to have its world premiere in the San Francisco Bay Area. With such local ties and monumental success, the Sonoma County Repertory Theater is proud to produce the North Bay premiere of Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Dead Man's Cell Phone had its world premiere at Washington D.C.'s Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in 2007 before going to New York City, where it opened at Playwrights Horizons in 2008 in a production starring Mary-Louise Parker. It was recently produced at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2009. Synopsis: After confiscating a cell phone from a stranger (Gordon) in a café, Jean begins to discover the mysteries of life, death and the varieties of love life can offer. Dead Man’s Cell Phone analyzes the mundane and the metaphysical, the blunt and the obscure, the patently bizarre and the bizarrely moving. "Satire is her oxygen. . . . In her new oddball comedy, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Sarah Ruhl is forever vital in her lyrical and biting takes on how we behave." -The Washington Post "Ruhl's zany probe of the razor-thin line between life and death delivers a fresh and humorous look at the times we live in." -Variety This production is directed by Sharon Winegar and stage managed by Samantha Kimpel. The cast includes: Elena Wright (Jean), Scott D Phillips (Gordon), Edward McCloud (Dwight), mollie boice (Mrs. Gottlieb), Priscilla Locke (Hermia) and Bronwen Shears (Other Woman). The production team includes: Mark Robinson (scenic designer), Pamela Enz (costume designer), Joe Winkler (sound designer), Scott D Phillips (lighting designer) and Elizabeth Bazzano (Properties Master). Dead Man’s Cell Phone plays at Sonoma County Repertory Theater March 17 – April 18, 2010. Advance ticket sales are available by phone at (707) 823-0177 or on the web at www.the-rep.com. The box office is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 4PM. General admission tickets are available for $25, and $20 discounted tickets are available to seniors (60+) and students with a valid ID. Preview Performances are also available March 17 – 18 with discounted tickets as low as $15. ### Venue: 104 N. Main Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Run Dates: Dead Man’s Cell Phone March 17 – April 18 (March 17 & 18 are Preview performances*) Shows are Thurs – Sat @ 8 PM Sundays @ 2PM Ticket Prices: *Preview Performances: $15 General: $25 Student/Senior: $20 Note: “Pay What You Can” tickets are available at the door every Thursday. There are no advanced reservations for PWYC tickets. For All Tickets: The Rep box office: 707.823.0177 or log onto: www.the-rep.com Mission: Sonoma County Repertory Theater is a thriving center for theater that inspires and enriches a diverse audience by producing classic and contemporary plays, as well as providing education and engagement programs designed to foster creativity, inclusivity and economic vitality in the North Bay.   Press Releases 2010-02-24T18:58:36+00:00 http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/i_hate_hamlet_review/ http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/i_hate_hamlet_review/#When:20:02:51Z Click here to see what David Templeton from The Bohemian had to say about the hysterically funny opening-season comedy, I Hate Hamlet! Click here to see what David Templeton from The Bohemian had to say about the hysterically funny opening-season comedy, I Hate Hamlet! 2010 Season 2010-02-04T20:02:51+00:00 http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/congratulations_on_i_hate_hamlet/ http://the-rep.com/index.php/site/article/congratulations_on_i_hate_hamlet/#When:18:37:35Z Congratulations to you guys for a great show. It was wonderful! I enjoyed it immensely - really terrific choreography. I'm still laughing at Benjamin's warm-ups and admiring Scott's graceful leap. Killer stage combat too. The Long Island accent and the LA agent were superb! (I've lived in both places - you hit it perfectly!) What a way to start the year! --Susan Olson Congratulations to you guys for a great show. It was wonderful! I enjoyed it immensely - really terrific choreography. I'm still laughing at Benjamin's warm-ups and admiring Scott's graceful leap. Killer stage combat too. The Long Island accent and the LA agent were superb! (I've lived in both places - you hit it perfectly!) What a way to start the year! --Susan Olson 2010 Season 2010-01-26T18:37:35+00:00