THE MIRACLE AT NAPLES, NOW ONSTAGE AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM

"...a thumping tangle of spirited fun."  "...does a spanking job of turning raunchy into rollicking."  "...a ribald pleasure hunt."  (Christine Howey, Plain Dealer)

"...very funny stuff indeed."  "...very well written, very well designed, and very well performed. It is also very well directed." "The Miracle at Naples is a romp, pure and simple."  (Bob Abelman, News-Herald)

"From its very first line, "To hell with my virginity!" to its
obvious happily ever-after ending, convergence continuum's THE MIRACLE AT
NAPLES is raunchy, ribald and funny.  It is definitely recommended for mature audiences who are looking for summer entertainment and aren't uptight."  (Roy Berko, The Times Newspapers, coolcleveland.com)

Read Christine Howey's full PD review at http://www.cleveland.com/arts/index.ssf/2011/07/convergence-continuums_miracle.htmland Roy Berko's at http://royberko.info/

The Miracle at Naples is an outrageously smart and bawdy commedia
dell'arte-inspired sex farce about traveling players who land in Naples in
the autumn of 1580 at the time of the annual miracle of San Gennaro, when the rag-tag band of actors and the locals they encounter entangle themselves in a wildly hilarious mire of erotic and sexual confusions.

The Miracle at Naples runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm at the Liminis, 2438 Scranton Rd., Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood.  General admission $15, Seniors (65+) $12, Students $10. Reservations athttp://www.convergence-continuum.org or call 216-687-0074.

Miraculous

So far rehearsals have been great and am looking forward to opening night.  I ran sound and lights by myself last night and I think it went pretty well!  Its the first time I've used either program, but other than finessing a few things, I think I am in good shape!

Press or Final Dress is tomorrow night- so we will have an audience then!

AWESOME! It is such a great group of people and I am excited that they welcomed me in!

 THE MIRACLE AT NAPLES

by David Grimm
directed by Geoffrey Hoffman
July 1 - 23

A wild and bawdy comic romp when a rude and lewd commedia dell arte troupe descends upon the locals in the piazza of 1580 Naples!

for tickets and more info go to:

www.convergence-continuum.org

What's Going On!?

So- it's been a long time since I posted anything and with all that's been going on it is no wonder! So I thought I would do some catching up today!
After moving to Cleveland in December I have been concentrating on doing Voice Overs and trying to find a part time job.  But also I was trying to find a new theatre group (s) to hang out with.  Well- I found one so far!
I am currently serving as Stage Manager for the convergence continuum Theatre.  We are in production for Miracle at Naples.  I really like their approach to theatre pieces that aren't quite so "mainstream".  I have met some wonderful talent thus far and hope to continue to network.  Perhaps soon (dare I say) I might be directing or onstage here in the Cleveland area.  Fingers crossed!

The Iliad.......

I am in rehearsals for:

The Iliad, The Odyssey and All of Greek Mythology in 99 minutes or Less.

 

Whew!  It is very fast paced and quite a workout!

 

More info:

 

by Jay Hopkins & John Hunter

Produced through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Directed by Jennifer Wertz

April 29, 30, May 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2010

With a simple stage, a ticking clock in front of everyone's eyes and a cast that speeds through all of Greek Mythology in lightning bolt fashion, you have the "Cliff Notes" of everything you've ever wanted to know about Greek Mythology in 99 minutes...or less.  All the silly decisions, the absurd destinies, plus all of the goofy characters are presented in a funny, updated and easy to understand way.  You just need to hang onto your seats! 

 

Harlequins Community Theatre
414 Wayne Street, Rear
Sandusky, OH 44870-1582
ph: 419-621-1311 (Reservation Phone)

"Boston Marriage"

Just to keep you in the loop: The set construction has begun and blocking is finished! whew! Now we get to concentrate on the fun stuff!

The show is proving to be hilarious even in rehearsals. Jen, Cindy, Ron and I crack up at one thing or another with the turn of every page.

Boston Marriage By David Mamet

We’ve started blocking rehearsals for Boston Marriage. Blocking can be tedious but we are managing quite well. In the next couple of weeks things should start to flow quickly. Rehearsal time is cut short now because of the holidays, so the first of the year we will be back to the routine. We constantly find new things to laugh at and question.

I have read that Mamet wrote this play in response to his critics that said he could not write good roles for women. They say that Mamet is known for his macho man dialogue and situations. Well- this show is certainly not “macho”, in the sense that there are no male roles. However- the dialogue and situations are simply a variation on his manly themes; the macho lines and situations are presented by "women of fashion" instead of men. There is very little question to the relationship of the women and they lay it all on the line. However, with the double entendres and Victorian era dialogue, sometimes, you just aren’t quite sure if they really said what you think they said. And when you realize that they did just say that, it is both shocking and hilarious to hear such things from Victorian upper-class society women! The Victorian setting, language and societal expectations of women of the time, combined with the expected Mamet wit and grit make for a racy, saucy good time!

Lisa

Ravenscroft has been selected to represent the NW Region at the State OCTA fest in September.
The cast and crew won 11 awards!

Awards won were:

Cast - Excellence in Ensemble

Lisa Wiley - Excellence in Directing
Excellence in Set
Excellence in Stage Combat

Jennifer Wertz - Excellence in Costumes

Ellie Stuck - Merit in Acting

Rob Albach - Merit in Acting

Deb Presser - Merit in Acting

Kelli Market - Merit in Acting

Dawnis Edge - Merit in Acting

Ellen Larsen - Outstanding in Acting


The cast and crew had a very fun weekend and look forward to planning for State in September! Thank you to everyone involved for their help and support.