theater
Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main Street. John Osborne’s sharply funny, fiercely honest exploration of political disillusionment and basic human yearning. Directed by John Heckel. $15/$13 students and seniors. ferndale-rep.org. 800-838-3006.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presenting a vaudevillian showcase of the county’s finest dancers, musicians, circus performers. Night ends with a dance party led by Arcata’s Small Axe Ensemble. Benefit for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change. $7. E-mail humboldtvarietyville@yahoo.com. 408-515-2801.
STAFF PICK / music
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Cosmic auditory scientist blows your mind. R/D and Noah D open. $15. arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
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Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Access Humboldt Community Media Center, Eureka High School, Eureka. Two-hour workshop offers insight on how to create different moods with light, including using backgrounds, understanding color temperature, and using different gear to create different effects. With cinematographer Landy Hardy. $20. www.accesshumboldt.net. 476-1798.
What:
The golden age of Hollywood comes to life at Redwood Curtain
Frankly, my dear….this is one rip-roaring farce!
In this comedy by Ron Hutchinson, it’s 1939 and legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind. The screenplay, you see, just doesn’t work. While fending off the film’s stars, gossip columnists and his own father-in-law, the formidable Louis B. Mayer, Selznick summons famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and director Victor Fleming, fresh from the set of The Wizard of Oz. He locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three men work through, and act out, Margaret Mitchell’s bestseller, and in the process make movie history.
Led by veteran Director James Read, James Floss returns to the stage as legendary producer David O. Selznick, along with RC veterans Jerry Nusbaum as Ben Hecht and Ron Halverson as Victor Fleming. RC newcomer Andrea Zvaleko joins them as Selznick’s secretary.
“I’m a big classic movie fan,” said RC Executive Director Peggy Metzger. “So when I read this play several years ago, I knew we had to do it. It’s hilarious AND it’s about a very glamorous and exciting time in movie history.”
“It is really funny,” added Artistic Director Clint Rebik. “Even if you’re not familiar with * Gone with the Wind*, you’ll find it extremely fun to watch Selznick and Fleming act out the story for Hecht – playing ALL the parts, including Scarlett, Melanie – and even Prissy!”
Designers on the project include Daniel C Nyiri on scenic design, Michael Burkhart on lighting, Catherine L. Brown doing costumes, and Jon Turney on sound.
Moonlight and Magnolias previews on Thursday and Friday September 9th and 10th with $10 tickets, and opening night with Gala reception is Saturday, September 11, with tickets at $17. Performances continue Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through September 25. Cheap date Thursdays on September 16 and 23: two tickets for $20. A 2pm Sunday matinee takes place on September 19th. Ticket price on Friday and Saturday (except Gala) nights is $15.
Redwood Curtain’s new home is at 220 First Street (between C and D) in Old Town, Eureka. Main entrance through Snug Alley.
As the new theatre is intimate with only 80 seats, reservations are highly recommended, and there is no late seating. Evening performances begin promptly at 8pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm.
For more information and to reserve tickets, call 443-7688. Tickets can also be purchased securely online at www.redwoodcurtain.com
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 8 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-443-7688 |
| Venue | Redwood Curtain |
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc. / 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presenting a vaudevillian showcase of the county’s finest dancers, musicians, circus performers. Night ends with a dance party led by Arcata’s Small Axe Ensemble. Benefit for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change. $7. E-mail humboldtvarietyville@yahoo.com. 408-515-2801.
