Common Ground Theatre Announces Fall Upcoming 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 FALL, 2011:

[THEATRE]
Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern Presents: Glass
Adapted from Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, this new telling overlays J.D. Salinger's Glass family with the Wingfields. Two of the mid-20th century's greatest dysfunctional families bring firepower and grace to this re-imagined modern classic in the style of Little Green Pig's Three Sisters (On Ice) and A Streetcar Named Desire.
September 8, 9 & 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 at 8:00 p.m.
September 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12 Thursday/Sunday, $15 Friday/Saturday, $10 Seniors/ Military,
$8 Student Rush (one hour before curtain)
To purchase call (919) 452-2304
Website: www.littlegreenpig.com

[THEATRE, COMEDY]
Transactors Improv Company Presents: The Professors - Series Premiere!
Coming on the heels of the highly successful City of Medicine, Transactors Improv Co. is proud to present The Professors - a brand new serial set at a Triangle-area institution of higher learning. Watch the sparks between teachers and students, faculty and staff, town and gown - all made up on the spot based on audience suggestions.
Friday, September 30th, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12- General, $10- Students & Seniors
Reservations: (919) 698-3870
Website: http://transactors.org

[VISUAL ART]
The Forgotten
This 1-night only art show will feature the work of local artist Geraud Staton, all based on things forgotten. These things will range from ancient myths to lost arts. Geraud is giving 10% of all 2011-2012 art income to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, however, for this event a full 25% of all original painting sales will go directly to this incredibly worthy charity!
October 1
Website: http://www.geraudstaton.com/Home.html

[THEATRE]
Ghost & Spice Productions Presents: Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Neil Simon
Delightful, Hilarious, Sexy. Anxious to join the sexual revolution before it is too late, a middle-aged, married man lures three very different women to his mother's unoccupied apartment. He learns that his attempts at seduction are far more difficult and complicated than he could have imagined. This is Neil Simon at his classic comic best.
October 7 & 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8:00 p.m.
October 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $16- General, $14- Student & Senior
THURSDAYS ARE ALWAYS HALF PRICE AT GHOST & SPICE
Reservations: (888) 239-9253
Website: http://www.ghostandspice.com

[THEATRE]
Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern Presents: The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter
Kafka comes home to roost in a gripping, uptight celebration that seemingly does not in fact occur on someone's birthday.
As it turns out: psychological terrorism can be hilarious.
November 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 at 8:00 p.m.
November 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12 Tuesday-Thursday/Sunday, $15 Friday/Saturday, $10 Seniors/ Military,
$8 Student Rush (one hour before curtain)
To purchase call (919) 452-2304
Website: http://www.littlegreenpig.com

[THEATRE, COMEDY]
Fatmouth Improv
Fatmouth Improv will perform short and long form improvisational scenes based on suggestions from the audience. Silliness with a purpose!
November 19 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10.00- General
Information: (919) 698-3870
Website: http://www.fatmouthimprov.com

[THEATRE]
Common Ground Theatre Presents: A Trailer Park Christmas by Rachel Klem & Jeffrey Moore
Local filmmaker Jeffrey Moore and Common Ground Theatre owner Rachel Klem team up to present this interactive, holiday entertainment. Set in West Durham, A Trailer Park Christmas follows the Dodson/ Hussy family as they grapple with crazy neighbors, ghosts, fruitcakes and a holiday tornado.
December 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m.
December 11 & 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $17- General, $15- Students & Seniors
Reservations: (919) 698-3870

 

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