Contemporary Theater Company Sets 12th Annual 24-Hour Play Festival Lineup
By: BWW
News Desk Jan. 14, 2017
"Last year, we changed things up and had the writers work on one full-length play instead of lots of short plays," says Production Manager Maggie Cady. "It was a huge success, and we can't wait to do it again!"
The playwrights begin the process at midnight, writing through the night until actors and directors arrive in the morning and begin casting and rehearsing the play. Photos, videos and stories are uploaded to the company's website and Facebook page throughout the day, allowing the audience to keep up with the process as it unfolds.
The event draws large crowds each year, and at the end of the evening, the audience gets to vote for their favorite actors and scenes.
"The energy and excitement of the event really shows in the performances," says Cady. "We bring together actors, directors, and writers from many CTC shows to work on the most creative project of the year!
As the company enters its twelfth year, the play festival brings together veteran company members alongside new faces for a day full of theatrical mayhem and magic.
This is truly a one-of-a-kind event - once it's done, it will never be seen again. It's a highlight of the Contemporary Theater Company's calendar, and one that should not be missed!
The performance is January 14 at 8 p.m. at the South Kingstown High School Auditorium. Tickets are $12. A complete schedule of events and more information is available at www.contemporarytheatercompany.com or by calling 401-218-0282.
Micetro Improv
Every Friday at 9:30 pm
Our troupe of improvisers make up scenes and songs on-the-spot. It's fun, it's real, and every performance is truly unique! The players vie for your vote to be the Micetro Champion and win the coveted Bucci Helmet!
Tickets: $8, Box Office: 401-218-0282, Website: contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email: info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan MacMillan
Jan 12-13, 20-21, Apr 7-8, 13-15 at 7 pm, Apr 9 at 2 pm
Every Brilliant Thing starts with a child's attempts to help her mother and follows her through her own grown-up struggles. It all comes down to a list of every brilliant thing in life - from ice cream to falling in love. It's a heartfelt and hilarious look at depression in an intimate and interactive one-woman show!
Tickets: Adult - $25, Student - $15, Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Can ($18 in advance), Sundays are Senior Day with Seniors - $18 Box Office: 401-218-0282, Website: contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email: info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
The 12th Annual 24-Hour Play Festival
Jan 14 at 8 pm at South Kingstown High School
The Contemporary Theater Company's signature event is in its 12th year! At midnight, 6 writers begin crafting a brand-new, full-length play. Actors, directors, and technicians work all day to make it a reality! Come see the amazing and surprising results!
Tickets: $12 Box Office: 401-218-0282, Website: contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email: info@thecontemporarytheater.com, South Kingstown High School, 215 Columbia Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Wakefield Idol
Thursdays, Jan 19 - Mar 23 at 7 pm
The hottest thing in town! In the fourth annual Wakefield Idol, 64 local singers compete for a $1500 cash prize! The judges and the live audience vote for the best of the best as the singers dazzle the crowd! Stay engaged and excited all winter with Wakefield Idol!
Tickets: Preliminary Rounds - $10, Second Rounds - $15, Sweet 16 and Quarterfinals - $20, Semifinals - $25, Finals - $30 Box Office: 401-218-0282, Website: contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email: info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
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