David Alan Basche Participates in Benefit Reading of THE GUYS, 6/18, 19June 3, 2011David Alan Basche, who played Todd Beamer in the award-winning movie, United 93 will star in the Friends of Flight 93 Benefit reading of The Guys at the Mountain Playhouse. Todd Beamer was the passenger on board Flight 93 who is famous for his last words 'Let's roll.' The readings of The Guys will occur at three performances over June 18 and June 19 and all ticket revenue will benefit the Flight 93 National Memorial project.
New Attractions and Tours Offered for Disney's Soundsational Summer 2011June 3, 2011Music, magic and galactic adventures marked the premiere of Disney Soundsational Summer 2011 on Thursday and Friday, June 2 and 3, at the Disneyland Resort. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs invited media and VIP guests on a journey to 'fathoms below' and then to 'a galaxy far, far away' as new attractions opened in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland parks.
About Face Concludes 15th Anniv Season with THE HOMOSEXUALS, 6/11-7/24June 3, 2011About Face Theatre concludes its 15th anniversary season and kicks-off GLBTQ Pride Month with the world premiere of THE HOMOSEXUALS by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins, directed by AFT Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and featuring AFT Artistic Associates Patrick Andrews, Scott Bradley, Elizabeth Ledo and Benjamin Sprunger with Stephen Cone, Eddie Diaz and John Francisco. THE HOMOSEXUALS plays June 11 - July 24, 2011 at The Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or (773) 871-3000.
Walker Art Center Announces 2011-2012 SeasonMay 27, 2011The Walker's 2011-2012 season kicks off in September with DESPAIR BE DAMNED and and continues its ongoing commitment to developing contemporary performance by commissioning six new works, including Big Dance Theatre's SUPERNATURAL WIFE, poet Ann Carson's adaptation of Euripide's ALKESTIS, and HUSSEIN, by Spalding Gray award-winning performer Rabih Mroué.
Werk 2 Stages NORWAY.TODAY, 5/25-26May 20, 2011Gefunden haben sie sich im Schutz der Anonymität des Internets und nun stehen sie auf einem Berg mitten in Norwegen. Für Julie lohnt sich depressiv sein nicht, weil es keinen Spaß macht und August kann nur die Langeweile ernst nehmen. Sie sind jung, haben ein Zelt, Bier, belegte Brötchen und weil sie glauben nicht unter die Menschen zu passen, wollen sie springen.
In den voraussichtlich letzten Stunden ihres Lebens entflammt zwischen den beiden jungen Menschen ein Diskurs über Echtes und Unechtes. Die Frage nach dem Sterben wird zur Frage nach dem Leben und dem Sein.