| TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR... by Seth Rozin FINAL TWO WEEKS! The last two surviving Jews in all of Afghanistan attempt to continue their lives and find a purpose amidst the chaos and destruction of their country in Seth Rozin's comedy Two Jews Walk Into A War..., directed by Melia Bensussen, and featuring Jeremiah Kissel and Will LeBow. Inspired by the true story of the last two Jews living in Kabul, Afghanistan, the only thing seeming to bind this small Jewish community together is that they both hate each other's guts. Hysterically funny while at the same time amazingly poignant, this odd couple's bold solution for rebuilding their community not only brings them closer to the essence of their faith, but, quite possibly, to each other. WATCH THE TRAILER! 
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| ANNOUCING THE CAST OF A PICASSO PERFORMANCES BEGIN APRIL 21 Merrimack Repertory Theatre is proud to weclome Mark Zeisler (Picasso) and Kate Udall (Miss Fischer) back to the MRT stage in Jeffrey Hatcher's suspenseful drama A Picasso, directed by Charles Towers. Mark Zeisler last appeared at Merrimack Rep in The Seafarer, which was nominated for several awards including Best Production and Best Ensemble by the Independent Reviews of New England (IRNE). Earlier this season, Kate Udall was featured as Ellen in Merrimack Repertory Theatre's critically acclaimed production of Four Places, a role that earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2011 IRNE awards, which will be held this spring in Boston. Mark Zeisler (Picasso) Merrimack Repertory Theatre: The Seafarer, Tranced, The Homecoming. Broadway: A View from the Bridge, Brooklyn Boy. Off-Broadway: Eurydice, Second Stage; The Accomplices, The New Group; Self-Defense, New Georges; Acts of Faith, Mosaic Theatre/92 St Y. New England: Major Barbara, Road to Nirvana, The King Stag, The Homecoming, Once in a Lifetime, The Caretaker, American Repertory Theater; The Black Dahlia, The King Stag, Eurydice, Yale Repertory Theatre; Big Love, Long Wharf Theatre; Hamlet, The Matchmaker, Elm Shakespeare Company. Regional: Yankee Tavern, Florida Stage (World Premiere); The Tempest, The Seagull, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dracula, Actors Theatre of Louisville; Big Love, Louisville, Berkeley Repertory Theatre; BAM Next Wave Festival; Measure for Measure (Helen Hayes nomination), Folger Theatre; A Picasso, City Theatre; A Doll House, McCarter Theatre; Art, Hangar Theatre; Othello, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Arcadia, Alabama Shakespeare; Julius Caesar, Philadelphia Drama Guild; Romeo and Juliet, Baltimore Center Stage. Film: Random Hearts, Torch Song Trilogy, Shaft, The Thomas Crown Affair, Two Week Notice, Head of State, Revolution #9, After School (2008 NY Film Festival entry). Television: Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Third Watch, New York Undercover, Rescue Me, many soaps. Education: BFA, SUNY-Purchase. Kate Udall (Miss Fischer) Merrimack Repertory Theatre: Four Places, A Moon for the Misbegotten (2009). Off-Broadway: Blue Heron Theatre, Second Stage Theatre, MHStages. Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival, George Street Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Colorado Shakespeare Festival and Wittenburg (world premiere), Arden Theatre. International: She has played at the Edinburgh Fringe, in Bamberg, Germany and Italy. She is a founding member of Vox, an international ensemble that was featured in the documentary Giving Voice: The Actor's Journey. In 2006, Vox was invited to present Metamorphoses at the International Theatre Festival in Lisbon. Film: Choke. Television: Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, SVU and Kidnapped. Other: Ms. Udall is a designated teacher of Linklater Voice Technique and she spent six years as an Associate Professor of Voice/Acting at West Virginia University. |
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| THE REVIEWS ARE IN! "Uproarious and touching" Lowell Sun "Rozin's script reels off the laugh lines" Talkin' Broadway "Two Jews succeeds in its mission" Nashua Telegraph "a perfectly timed romp" Jewish Advocate "Jeremiah Kissel and Will LeBow... play off against each other with ace precision" Hub Review Read What Audience Members Are Saying On Facebook "Fabulous!!!!" "Very funny performances" "Love this show" "Such talented actors!" "Excellent performances" "A great show!" |
| 2011 YOUNG ARTISTS AT PLAY SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS STUDENTS GRADES 1-12 Merrimack Repertory Theatre is proud to announce the program schedule for the 14th season of Young Artists At Play (YAAP), a successful summer theatre program that includes theatre camps, performance seminars and musical theatre workshops. This summer between July 5 and August 19, YAAP will offer 8 theatre workshops ranging from one to three weeks for students entering grades 1-12. All programs are age appropriate and are led by professionals in the theater with strong education backgrounds. Workshops include Musical Theatre, Improvisational Theatre, Performance Seminars and The Young Company, a 3-week program for high school students culminating in a fully-staged production on MRT's Liberty Hall stage. Each class will culminate with a performance by students for their parents and other invited guests. Tuition ranges from $350-$950, and registration is limited to 20 students per class. For additional enrollment information, please call Michael LaChance, YAAP Registration Coordinator at 978.654.7550 or view our online brochure. 2011 YAAP SUMMER PROGRAMS One Week Theatre Camp Students Entering Grade 1-3 August 1- 5, 9:00am - 3:00pm
It's theatre camp - so let's have fun! Children are never too young to discover the magic of theatre! We'll play games together, act out stories, sing, dance, and do theatre arts and crafts. We will create our very own short play, based on a story or a completely original idea, and perform it for family and friends on Friday!
Two-Week Performance Seminar Students Entering Grades 4-5 August 8-19, 9:00am - 3:00pm We do it all in two weeks! The YAAP staff has designed a really fun program where participants will help create an original play, either based on a known play of their own idea, rehearse it and then perform on August 19th on Merrimack Rep's Mainstage for family and friends! Activities include singing, movement and dance, acting, rehearsal, play creation and art and crafts in order to make sets and costumes! Sign up and join the fun! Improvisational Theatre Week Students Entering Grades 6-8 July 5-8, 9:00am - 4:00pm
A week of playing improvisational theatre games! We'll explore the basics of improv - thinking on your feet, working together, audience participation and of course having fun! Students will learn by doing - so come ready to play and play! At the end of the week, family and friends are invited to our Improv Show, which will be co-hosted by the 9-12th grade Improv Group!
Two-Week Performance Seminar Students Entering Grades 6-8 July 11-22, 9:00am - 4:00pm
The play's the thing! During this 2-week performance program, participants will create an original play with the help of the YAAP staff. This play will be designed to emphasize ensemble work and the strengths of each participant. Creative movement, dance, singing, acting and improve, set and costume creation, and group work will all be a part of the experience. On Friday, July 15th, the students will present their own cabaret - a chance to perform something of their choosing. Then for the big event, on Friday, July 22nd, they will perform their original play on the Merrimack Rep Mainstage - family and friends are invited of course!
Musical Theatre Week
Students Entering Grades 6-8 August 8-12, 9:00am - 3:00pm
This week-long seminar, led by our professional musical director and choreographer, will focus on the skills needed to perform musical theatre. Students will work on warm-ups, cool-downs, audition technique and group musical numbers - singing and dancing. Students will rehearse these musical pieces along with short scenes created by the instructors and students. At the end of the week, participants will perform their musical theatre extravaganza!
Improvisational Theatre Week Students Entering Grades 9-12 July 5-8, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Improvisational theatre is challenging - there are no scripts! But it is also fun because there are no scripts! It is a theatre world of surprises and discoveries that push actors to be creative, think on their feet and work as a team. This week will be dedicated to learning the art of improvisational theatre. On Friday, July 8th, we will join together with the 6-8th grade Improv week group to present our very own, original IMPROV SHOW!
The Young Company
Students Entering Grades 9-12 July 11-29, 9:00am - 5:00pm
YOCO is an intensive experience of every aspect of the process of performance. Each day includes training in techniques of acting and improvisation, movement and voice. Exercises build individual mastery of each performer's instrument, while creating a strong ensemble. All actors are encouraged to not only explore their existing strengths, but to stretch into unfamiliar territory. The first two Fridays the actors will perform for family and friends in their own cabaret, an informal presentation where everyone can show off their talents of try out new skills developed during the week. The ensemble creates a safe space to grow and experiment, and together the group will create its own performance piece, under the guidance of the professional YAAP staff. Not only do our actors create amazing pieces of theatre, they build lasting relationships and have an unforgettably fun time together! The whole experience culminates on Friday, July 29 with YOCO's original, never-seen-before play performed for the public on Merrimack Repertory Theatre's Mainstage.
Musical Theatre Week
Students Entering Grades 9-12 August 1-5, 9:00am - 4:00pm Want to be a triple threat? Singer, Dancer, Actor! Bring your singing voice and dancing shoes and join us for a week of Musical Theatre. Students will work on solo and group numbers, led by our professional music director and choreographer. Then you will get a chance to show off your skills for family and friends on Friday, August 5th during our Musical Theatre Spectacular. For more information on YAAP, the YAAP Scholarship Fund, or for an application, please call Michael LaChance, YAAP Registration Coordinator, at 978.654.7550. |
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