Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Announces Events Around HOUSE OF GOLD 11/1
By: Gabrielle Sierra Oct. 28, 2010
Woolly Mammoth Theatre will launch extensive programming around House of Gold, which begins performances on November 1st. Join Woolly staff, artists, and audiences as they ask the questions about the "dirty little secrets" of polite, suburban America, and about the way race, gender, and class affect the stories of missing children in contemporary culture. House of Gold is written by Gregory S. Moss and directed by Sarah Benson. The show runs November 1 - November 28; Wednesdays - Saturdays at 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm.
The suburbs are a dangerous place for a beautiful blonde. In House of Gold, fearless young playwright Gregory S. Moss conducts a darkly funny inquest into the fate of a certain six-year-old beauty queen. This funhouse ride into the American psyche conjures up the picture-perfect child...but can she ever be safe from the adults who created her?
EVENTS SCHEDULE:
Expert Dialogue
Follows every Wednesday and Thursday evening performance.
Begins November 10th.
Consider insightful insider points of view on a contemporary issue explored in House of Gold. Expert Dialogues occur in the theatre immediately following the performance and last approximately 20-25 minutes. Guests include: Jim Brady (general manager, TBD); Howard Shalwtiz (Artistic Director, Woolly Mammoth); Miriam Weisfeld (Production Dramatug, House of Gold)
Follows every Friday evening, Saturday matinee, and Saturday evening performance. Begins November 12th.
Members of the artistic team of House of Gold and special guests from across the Metro area serve as "Production Catalysts" or "Community Catalysts" for these post-performance discussions; they join a Woolly facilitator onstage to jump-start conversation with the audience about the play, its themes, implications, and impact. Audience Exchanges take place in the theatre immediately following the performance and last approximately 20-25 minutes. Guests include: Dr. Carole Bell (post doctorate fellow in political communication, George Washington University); Colin K. Bills (Artistic Associate, Woolly Mammoth); House of Gold cast members.
November 12th, 19th, 24th and 26th; 6:30pm
You and a "friend" can take advantage of $20 tickets, enjoy Happy Hour at the theatre before and after the show, and mingle with artists involved with the performance. Sponsored by Pabst Brewing and The Onion. Use promo code 1035 when ordering from the Box Office.
Mammoth Forum: Missing Children and the Media
Sunday, November 14th; immediately following the performance
A wide-ranging exploration of journalistic ethics led by a panel of special guests from the worlds of both traditional and new media. Features: Natalie Hopkinson from The Root.
Wednesday, November 17th; free dessert at 6:30pm, conversation starts at 7pm
An open discussion about our society's seemingly unlimited appetite for scandal and the roles played by sex, race, and age in determining what does-and does not-end up on your RSS feed.ONLINE ENGAGEMENT:
RADIO WOOLLY AND NAKED RADIO CO-PRODUCTION
Starting October 26th, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will release a special feature "co-production" series on Radio Woolly, produced in collaboration with Naked Radio-a program of NYC-based theatre company Naked Angels-that brings work from the stage to the digital airwaves. This unique series will feature five special episodes that revolve around the themes of childhood, miniatures, crime, and sensationalism-all inspired by House of Gold. For more information about Naked Angels and Naked Radio, please visit www.nakedangels.com.
The Woolly Blog
The Woolly Blog is updated twice a week and explores Woolly's play production process. Check in on Tuesdays to learn more about the artistic process behind our shows and on Fridays to learn how we are connecting with our audiences. Recent posts have included Gregory S. Moss on the inspiration behind House of Gold, the changing face of media, and an analysis of how the structure of House of Gold mirrors that of a nightmare. The Woolly Blog can be found at woollymammothblog.com.
Radio Woolly
Radio Woolly is Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company's very own radio station. Tune in to hear interviews with Woolly staff members, playwrights, artists, and community members. A new episode airs every Wednesday. Listeners can subscribe to Radio Woolly on iTunes
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
House of Gold runs November 1 - November 28; Wednesdays - Saturdays at 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm. There is no 3pm performance on November 6th, and there will be no performance on Thursday, November 25th. Additionally, Monday, November 1st & Tuesday, November 2nd will be Pay-What-You-Can performances and will begin at 8pm.
TICKETS
Tickets for House of Gold start at $30, and can be purchased through the Woolly Mammoth Box Office at 202-393-3939, online at www.woollymammoth.net, or in person at 641 D Street, NW (7th & D). For directions and parking information, please visit www.woollymammoth.net.
ABOUT WOOLLY
Now in its 31st Season, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company continues to hold its place at the leading edge of American theatre. Acknowledged as "the hottest theatre company in town" (The Washington Post), "known for its productions of innovative new plays" (The New York Times), Woolly Mammoth is a national leader in the development of new plays, and one of the best known and most influential mid-sized theatres in America.
Development of House of Gold was supported by the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center during a residency of the National Playwrights Conference of 2009.
Woolly Mammoth is a selected participant in EmcArts' Innovation Lab for the Performing Arts, a program generously funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
www.woollymammoth.net
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