Chauncy Thomas News

I remember seeing the movie version of ON GOLDEN POND, and though it's very well done, it's awfully mawkish and sentimental. I've kind of avoided the movie ever since, just because I really didn't feel like having a cry fest. But, the actual play by Ernest Thompson is surprisingly amusing and touching, and rarely goes overboard on the sentimentality. The Black Rep's current production is a very entertaining, moving, and funny presentation buoyed by the performances of an excellent cast.

First Stage continues its 25th anniversary season with the world premiere of DON'T TELL ME I CAN'T FLY, an original play by Y York inspired by the life and art of Milwaukee collage artist Della Wells.

First Stage continues its 25th anniversary season with the world premiere of DON'T TELL ME I CAN'T FLY, an original play by Y York inspired by the life and art of Milwaukee collage artist Della Wells.

First Stage continues its 25th anniversary season with the world premiere of DON'T TELL ME I CAN'T FLY, an original play by Y York inspired by the life and art of Milwaukee collage artist Della Wells.

The day of July 10th, 1993 marks a special moment for Robert Charles Wilson. 50 years ago he enlisted to become a Marine at Montford Point. He proudly served his country in WWII at Iwo Jima and after exiting the service trained as a classical opera singer. But his only shortcoming in life was separating from his wife, Gwen, when she refused to chase his dream of becoming a famous singer. With their only son R.C. in town to celebrate the anniversary of his father's enlistment, this day brings a wave of memories back to Robert, along with a few unexpected turns in this World Premiere theatre event.

William Shakespeare's PERICLES, a sweeping tale of politics and intrigue, laughter and tears, loss and reunion, lies and treachery, exhilaration and sex, magic and mystery, and death and miracles will be presented by The Black Rep, January 5 through January 30, 2011, at the Grandel Theatre, with performances Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, with matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm.

Mustard Seed Theatre opens it's 4th Season with Pulitzer-Prize-winner Lynn Nottage's CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY August 27 - September 12, 2010. African-American teenager Ernestina Crumb uses movie fantasies to escape from the challenges of her recent move to New York and a most unexpected Step-Mother. The cast includes real-life sisters Alexis and Tyler White playing the Crump sisters, as well as Patrese McClain, Jill Ritter-Lindberg and Chauncy Thomas.

Mustard Seed Theatre opens it's 4th Season with Pulitzer-Prize-winner Lynn Nottage's CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY August 27 - September 12, 2010. African-American teenager Ernestina Crumb uses movie fantasies to escape from the challenges of her recent move to New York and a most unexpected Step-Mother. The cast includes real-life sisters Alexis and Tyler White playing the Crump sisters, as well as Patrese McClain, Jill Ritter-Lindberg and Chauncy Thomas.

Through a generous donation from MasterCard The Black Rep will Celebrate the Next Generation. The Next Generation program was developed to encourage adults to bring youth to live theatre performances. Through the MasterCard Next Generation program, Black Rep Patrons may obtain a complimentary youth ticket when a regular priced adult ticket is purchased using a MasterCard. When patrons use their MasterCard, but do not utilize the free youth ticket, the ticket is 'banked' for future use.

THE ME NOBODY KNOWS is a musical plea for understanding by a group of underprivileged children that's set in one of the poorer neighborhoods of New York City. It's an indictment of our current social and economic conditions that this show, written in 1970, explores themes and issues that still resonate with audiences today. The current production by the Black Rep is a rousing and entertaining show that features a young and talented cast.

Through a generous donation from MasterCard The Black Rep will Celebrate the Next Generation. The Next Generation program was developed to encourage adults to bring youth to live theatre performances. Through the MasterCard Next Generation program, Black Rep Patrons may obtain a complimentary youth ticket when a regular priced adult ticket is purchased using a MasterCard. When patrons use their MasterCard, but do not utilize the free youth ticket, the ticket is 'banked' for future use.

History books, at least when I was growing up, devoted only a sidebar to pioneering aviatrix AMELIA EARHART, although today her life has become the subject of many books, movies and television specials that seek to shed light on her mysterious disappearance in 1937 during an attempt to fly around the globe. The Imaginary Theatre Company is presenting Kathryn Schultz Miller's play about this adventurous pilot at the Missouri History Museum (through March 28, 2010), and it's an intriguing show that will gives audiences young and old something to think about.

The summer of love gives way to a summer of hate as two families fight to rule the streets. Inspired by social movements and popular music of the late '60's, The Black Rep's dynamic production of ROMEO AND JULIET follows the Montagues and Capulets in their tragic dance with honor and destiny. And in the middle of it all, the world's most famous couple reminds us that love is the real revolution.

The Rep's Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC), a professional touring ensemble for young audiences, comes home for the holidays with five public performances of the bright and zany Kevin Kline Award-honored musical Bah! Humbug!.

For my last undertaking of 2009, my family and I attended the Imaginary Theatre Company's presentation of a modern re-telling of Charles Dickens' classic tale, A Christmas Carol, called BAH! HUMBUG!. A terrific cast really enlivens Jack Herrick's tuneful score and clever script, providing a wonderfully entertaining production that's perfect for children and adults, and acting as a fitting close to my own holiday theatrical odyssey.

The Rep's Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC), a professional touring ensemble for young audiences, comes home for the holidays with five public performances of the bright and zany Kevin Kline Award-honored musical Bah! Humbug!.

The Rep's Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC), a professional touring ensemble for young audiences, comes home for the holidays with five public performances of the bright and zany Kevin Kline Award-honored musical Bah! Humbug!.

The Rep's Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC), a professional touring ensemble, presents the world premiere of My Father's Dragon, a new stage adaptation of Ruth Stiles Gannett's beloved children's story, in two family performances on March 28.

The Rep's Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC), a professional touring ensemble, presents the world premiere of My Father's Dragon, a new stage adaptation of Ruth Stiles Gannett's beloved children's story, in two family performances on March 28.