What's Happening in Philly
Issue date: 11/19/10 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Arden Theatre Company near 2nd and Market Sts.
Wednesday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011
$30-$32 admission; $5 student rush tickets
www.ardentheatre.org
Classical Cabaret Series
Two or three groups of performers, most all from Philadelphia, will present new pieces that have been inspired by one of Shakespeare's plays or another classic story. Mary Tuomanen is a physical theatre artist who continues to experiment with mask work, puppetry and clown in her piece "Sycorax," an imagined prologue to "The Tempest." Nationally acclaimed award-winning composer Melissa Dunphy will be presenting a 20-minute song cycle titled, "Tesla's Pigeon." Swim Pony is presenting "Lady M," an all female re-interpretation of "Macbeth." "The Dispute Derived," from Pierre De Marivaux's "La Dispute," is re-imagined by Emmanuelle Delpech, classically trained at the Ecole Superieur d'Art Dramatique de la ville de Paris. Wandering Rom, brings "Visions of Hecate," inspired by the writings of William Blake. From Brooklyn, Blue Box Productions offer "Dive," a piece that sources texts from "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Also from Brooklyn, "The Egg-Layers" is a work that is inspired by Euripides, Yeats, Shakespeare and more, exploring the gorgeous journey of creation. And finally, Blue Riders will present "The Girl Who Shared His Room," inspired by Chekhov's "Anyuta."
The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre
near 22nd and Sansom Sts.
Dec. 2 through 5 & Dec. 9 through 12
$15 general admission, $10 for students
www.phillyshakespeare.org
The Great Divorce
C.S. Lewis' own favorite among his works, "The Great Divorce" tells the satirical and comic story of hapless professor Clive and the motley band of malcontents who join him on a very curious bus ride. Journeying between Heaven and Hell, Clive crosses a wildly inventive landscape filled with dazzling language and surprising insight. Philadelphia City Paper says: "Unmissable! From the quiet, seemingly casual beginning to the unforgettable final moments, Lawton has us in the palm of his hand." Adapted and performed by Anthony Lawton.
Lantern Theater Company at 10th and Ludlow Sts.
Friday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 19
$15-$25 student tickets, $10 student rush
www.lanterntheater.org
December Madness
ETC. Performance Series, also known as "Philly's favorite hi-drama, lo-key performance series" is an opportunity for performance artists of any and all genres to show their work to a new and diverse audience in an intimate venue. Dance, music, theater, performance art, stand-up comedy, spoken-word poetry, "etc." is all welcome! Performances are given bi-monthly on the first weekend of the month, and this December, ETC. is "supersized!"
Community Education Center at 34th St. and Lancaster Ave.
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5 at 8 p.m.
$10 general admission, $10 for students
www.etcseries.org
Wednesday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011
$30-$32 admission; $5 student rush tickets
www.ardentheatre.org
Classical Cabaret Series
Two or three groups of performers, most all from Philadelphia, will present new pieces that have been inspired by one of Shakespeare's plays or another classic story. Mary Tuomanen is a physical theatre artist who continues to experiment with mask work, puppetry and clown in her piece "Sycorax," an imagined prologue to "The Tempest." Nationally acclaimed award-winning composer Melissa Dunphy will be presenting a 20-minute song cycle titled, "Tesla's Pigeon." Swim Pony is presenting "Lady M," an all female re-interpretation of "Macbeth." "The Dispute Derived," from Pierre De Marivaux's "La Dispute," is re-imagined by Emmanuelle Delpech, classically trained at the Ecole Superieur d'Art Dramatique de la ville de Paris. Wandering Rom, brings "Visions of Hecate," inspired by the writings of William Blake. From Brooklyn, Blue Box Productions offer "Dive," a piece that sources texts from "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Also from Brooklyn, "The Egg-Layers" is a work that is inspired by Euripides, Yeats, Shakespeare and more, exploring the gorgeous journey of creation. And finally, Blue Riders will present "The Girl Who Shared His Room," inspired by Chekhov's "Anyuta."
The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre
near 22nd and Sansom Sts.
Dec. 2 through 5 & Dec. 9 through 12
$15 general admission, $10 for students
www.phillyshakespeare.org
The Great Divorce
C.S. Lewis' own favorite among his works, "The Great Divorce" tells the satirical and comic story of hapless professor Clive and the motley band of malcontents who join him on a very curious bus ride. Journeying between Heaven and Hell, Clive crosses a wildly inventive landscape filled with dazzling language and surprising insight. Philadelphia City Paper says: "Unmissable! From the quiet, seemingly casual beginning to the unforgettable final moments, Lawton has us in the palm of his hand." Adapted and performed by Anthony Lawton.
Lantern Theater Company at 10th and Ludlow Sts.
Friday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 19
$15-$25 student tickets, $10 student rush
www.lanterntheater.org
December Madness
ETC. Performance Series, also known as "Philly's favorite hi-drama, lo-key performance series" is an opportunity for performance artists of any and all genres to show their work to a new and diverse audience in an intimate venue. Dance, music, theater, performance art, stand-up comedy, spoken-word poetry, "etc." is all welcome! Performances are given bi-monthly on the first weekend of the month, and this December, ETC. is "supersized!"
Community Education Center at 34th St. and Lancaster Ave.
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5 at 8 p.m.
$10 general admission, $10 for students
www.etcseries.org
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