Common Ground Theatre Announces March Events

Common Ground Theatre (www.cgtheatre.com) is a performance and teaching space located in west Durham, offering performing arts and educational groups a flexible, well-equipped alternative space.  The Theatre provides a convenient venue for Triangle audiences to experience the diversity of our area's arts and educational offerings. All events listed will be held at Common Ground Theatre. The Theatre is hosting the following events in March, 2012:

 

[THEATRE, COMEDY]

Transactors Improv Company Presents: The Professors

Transactors Improv Co. is proud to present The Professors – a new serial set at the Private University of North Carolina State (PUNCS). Watch the sparks between teachers and students, faculty and staff, town and gown – all made up on the spot based on audience suggestions. And get in on the action as the professors take questions during their lectures.

Friday, March 2 at 8:00 p.m.

Dates in 2012: 4/13, 5/18

Tickets: $14- General, $10- Students & Seniors

Reservations: (919) 698-3870

Website: http://www.transactors.org

 

[THEATRE, COMEDY]

FatMouth Improv

Join Fatmouth for an evening of long-form improvisation. Silliness with a purpose!

Saturday, March 3 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10.00- General

Information: (919) 698-3870

Website: www.fatmouthimprov.com

 

[THEATRE, COMEDY]

Improvelations: Return to Delphi

Improvelations is a live three act improvisational comedy performance showcasing local North Carolina talent.

Friday, March 9 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10.00

Information: (919) 698-3870

Website: www.diversitytrainingimprov.com

 

[THEATRE, COMEDY]

TAFFY: Transactors Improv for Families

Kids of all ages are invited to come out and watch the Transactors play! You'll be amazed seeing the actors improvise their way through more than half a dozen scenes, taking suggestions from the crowd and making everything up on the spot. These 45-minute family-friendly performances are a great Saturday morning activity. Join us!

Saturdays, March 10 and May 12 at 11:00 a.m.

Tickets: $7- Adults, $5- Kids, 2 y.o. and younger FREE!

Reservations: (919) 698-3870

Website: http://www.transactors.org

 

[THEATRE, SPOKEN WORD]

Black Poetry Theatre Presents: Verbal Portraits of SHE! by Nick Knardirell

Verbal Portraits of SHE! is both a creative production and poetry gala. It is a celebration of womanhood. The gala serves to inspire, uplift, encourage and unify women.  Each piece of poetry provides a different view of the plight of a woman.

March 10 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Advance Tickets: $10- General, $5- Student & Seniors

Tickets: $15- General, $8- Student & Seniors

Information: Joseph "Church Da'Poet" Churchwell at (919) 627-1076

Website: www.blackpoetrytheatre.com

 

[THEATRE]

Victoria Tucci Presents: Romeo & Juliet

Featuring two women as the ill-fated star-crossed lovers, this gender-bending new production comes as a direct response to North Carolina Amendment SB514 or "Proposition One."  Stating "marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state," this proposed bill will ban same-gender marriage, prohibit civil unions, and strip domestic partner benefits, among other harms.  The show will serve as an advocacy and education campaign against "Proposition One" by offering post-show talk-backs with the New York cast and illuminate the message of equality through Shakespeare's text.

March 14, 15, 16 & 17 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: Sliding Scale Starting at $5.00

Reservations: (919) 213-1049

Website: http://www.romeoandjulietinnc.com

 

[THEATRE]

World Premiere of Creeds by Richard Krawiec

Sex. Secrets. Faith. Betrayals. Who knew? Who didn't? Why? Inspired by the true story of Bonnie Hanssen and her husband Robert P. Hanssen, a Master Spy and double-agent for the Russians, Creeds, by award-winning writer Richard Krawiec, is a powerful drama, laced with black humor, that will leave you talking for weeks.

Friday and Saturday performances feature Anya Russian performing her "Dance Overture".

March 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 at 8:00 p.m.

March 25 & April 1 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets: $15- Friday & Saturday, $10- Thursday & Sunday

Information: (919) 698-3870

 

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