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LUMINARIA!!

SATCO Playbill

Live Theatrical Productions In and Around San Antonio, Texas

Issue No. 518 ~ July 21, 2010

(updated and delivered via email every Tuesday)

Limited Engagement

MST@OT -- Free Screening of "MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE"
The Overtime Theater
July 30, 2010
Starting on July 30, the Overtime will begin hosting MST@OT, a monthly screening of a “Mystery Science Theater 3000” episode. The monthly event will be hosted by local MST3K fan, filmmaker and bon vivant Joey Carrillo. The first movie is the MST3K version of “Manos: The Hands of Fate” – the original has been called the worst movie of all time. (Added bonus: it was made in Texas!) Free but donations gladly accepted.
Location: The Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S. Alamo St., Suite 103
Times: 10 pm
Contact: There are only 60 seats available, so please email info@theovertimetheater.net to make reservations!

Opening

Closing

Annie
Circle Arts Theatre in New Braunfels
July 8 - August 1, 2010
Circle Arts Theatre and R.C. Thor present everyone's favorite orphan, ANNIE. Bring the family to experience the emotion as Daddy Warbucks leads the search for Annie's parents in this familiar, heartwarming story. You are sure to enjoy the characters and music this summer.
Location: In Landa Park at 124 Elizabeth Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas
Times: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased in person at The Crossing, Gruene Onion Grill, and the NB Chamber of Commerce or online (see link). Tickets are $18.00. There is a $2.00 discount if you purchase your ticket in advance.
Contact: 830-837-6172 (Reservations)
Purchase online



Is He Dead?? a New Comedy by Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives
Spotlight Theatre & Arts Group Etc, Inc. (S.T.A.G.E., Inc.)
July 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, and August 1
S.T.A.G.E., Inc. is pleased to have the production rights to present IS HE DEAD? by Mark Twain as adapted by David Ives. The New York audience laughed long and loud during the hit Broadway run of IS HE DEAD?. This fast paced comedy is about a struggling artist who stages his own death to drive up the price of his paintings. As the riotous scheme unfolds, Twain poses daring questions about fame, greed and the value of art, poking mischievous fun at everyone involved.
Cast: LARRY LAPAGLIA of San Antonio ~ JILL LAPAGLIA of San Antonio ~ DEMI ZIDAS of San Antonio ~ ROBERT HERNANDEZ of San Antonio ~ MICHAEL BOMMER of Converse ~ FRANK WILLIANS of Fair Oaks ~ LAURIE SANDERS of New Braunfels ~ GARY YOWELL of Wimberly ~ MICHAEL PASCHALL of Canyon Lake ~ RHONDA MARECEK of Canyon Lake ~ Director: JULIA CAMMACK ~ Assistant Director: DANNY MOORE;
Location: 1300 Bulverde Road
Times: Optional meals are available before the performances at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Curtain is at 8 p.m. Dessert will be available at the 4 p.m. Sunday shows on July 25, and August 1.
Tickets: $16 for adults, $13 for seniors (age 62+) and $10 for students, cash or check, no credit cards. The July 15th performance is a benefit for the San Antonio Chapter of Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge. All seats will be $16 that evening and no season tickets will be accepted.
Contact: Zada Jahnsen/Charlotte Miniard (830) 438-2339.



Rumors by Neil Simon
The Renaissance Guild
July 16 - August 1
The Renaissance Guild in conjunction with PrimaDonna Productions presents the hilarious farce "Rumors." At a large, tastefully appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive.As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.
Cast: Chris: Nikki Young | Ken: Dru Barcus | Claire: Danielle King | Lenny: Charles Riley | Ernie: Barry Goettl | Cookie: Denise Swain | Glenn: Peter Guzman | Cassie: Louisette Zurita | Officer Welch: Stephen Weser | Officer Pudney: Special Guests TBD | Understudies: Alexander Berkowitz: Cassie/Casey | TBA: Officer Pudney | Steve Wire: Ken, Lenny, Ernie, Glenn, Officer Welch. Directed by Chadd Green, Assistant Director Angela Bennett, 2nd Assistant Director Lee Hurtado
Location: Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry, SATX, 78202
Times: Friday and Saturday evening shows at 8 pm; Sunday Matinee at 4 pm; No Thursday night performances
Tickets: $21
Discounts: Discounts for Seniors, Military, and Students $17 ( ID required); SATCO – $16 and ATAC $11 ( ID required)
Contact: For tickets call 1-800-745-3000, purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com or for more information contact The Carver (210) 207-2234



Lone Star Love Potion by Michael Parker
Boerne Community Theatre
July 16 - 31, 2010
The wealthy owner of a 200,000 acre Texas ranch has died. His butler Jarvis, an alluring maid, the rancher's niece and her husband are gathered for the reading of the will. Oddly, Miss Tammy Jo Harper, a neighbor, has also been invited. As expected, the niece inherits everything. Jarvis then produces a reputed love potion. Before long, everyone is sipping the sample, some unwittingly, with hilarious results. The flow of characters in, out and from under the beds reaches a frenetic pace before the startling truth is revealed!
Cast: Melody: Evie A. Armstrong | Jarvis: David Clingan | Patrice: Karen Hogg | Michael: Matt Schulman | Oakfield: R. Sheldon Boyce | Tammy-Jo: Patty Loftis | Mary-Lou: Jeannine Klem | Directed by Keisha McFerrin, A.D./S. M. Allen Rudolph
Location: 907 E. Blanco Rd., Boerne, Texas
Times: Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2:30pm
Tickets: $17 - adults, $15 - seniors/students/BCT members, $13 - senior BCT members, $14 - group (10 or more)
Discounts: $10 - SATCO members (must present current SATCO member card)
Contact: For reservations call 830-249-9166 or email reservation request to boernetheatre@gvtc.com. Payment must be made before reservation is considered confirmed.

Now Showing

The Last Broadcast of Bailey and Long An Original "Radio Play" written by Christie Beckham
The Overtime Theater
July 23 - August 14, 2010
It’s 1947 and America’s most popular syndicated radio show is ending. One of its stars, Jack Long, is moving on, about to get his own show on the new medium of television. The cast and crew of the show, including his trailblazing partner, writer/performer Carole Bailey, must make decisions about the future while trying to produce the best last broadcast ever aired. The Last Broadcast of Bailey & Long is a play that evokes the music and radio personalities of the era.
Cast: Written by Christie Beckham and directed by Bill Twistopher. Jack Long - Devin Collins | Carole Bailey - Christie Beckham | Dick Murphy - Dave Stone-Robb | Tom - Rob Barron | Pete - Matthew Arch | Maggie - Camie Gillespie | Faye - Morgan Scharff | Nell - Heather Manly | Jean - Sara Metting
Location: The Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S. Alamo St., Suite 103
Times: 8 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with one 3 pm Sunday matinee on August 8. No show on August 6.
Tickets: $12 general admission, and $9 for teachers, students, seniors 65+, active military, and SATCO members. Thursdays are "Cheap Date Night" - pay what you can afford!
Contact: Please visit our website, email info@overtimetheatre.net, or call (210) 557-7562.



The Music Man
San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers Theaters
Jul 23 - Aug 22, 2010
Meredith Wilson's brilliant exploration of turn-of-the-century America where, before the advent of television or the Internet, a con man with a heart of gold might outrun his reputation. Harold Hill sells uniforms, instruments and lessons to a small town in Iowa even though he doesn't know a sharp from a flat. Songs like "76 Trombones," and "Till There Was You" are a few of the hits from this beloved American musical classic. THE MUSIC MAN is part of our Summer Magic series, not the regular season.
Location: 800 W. Ashby Pl., San Pedro Park at Ashby

For The Kids

Snow White and the Seven Amigos Fairy tale; Written by Richard Rosen
Magik Theatre
June 30 – August 7, 2010
Based on the classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale, this hilarious musical spoof takes place long ago in the mountains of Central Mexico. The Duke of Valeciana lives in his palace high on the hill overlooking Guanajuato, a city whose mines produce most of the world's silver. Snow White, his young daughter, is the happiest child in the world. One day the Duke brings home a beautiful but vain bride who carries with her an enchanted mirror. The years pass and Snow White grows up to be a beautiful young girl. Her stepmother, the Duchess, who has been asking the same question every day since she arrived in Guanajuato, asks again, "Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who in the land is the fairest of all?" When the mirror tells the Duchess the truth, she becomes obsessed with getting rid of her stepdaughter. Snow White must flee the city for the high mountains, where she befriends seven amigos who work the mines. They take her in and try to protect her, and the rest is a story that can only come to life onstage at The Magik Theatre.
Location: 420 S. Alamo
Times: Wednesdays at 10:30 am and Fridays at 7 pm

Coming Soon

God's Favorite Comedy by Neil Simon
Harlequin Dinner Theatre
August 5 through September 4, 2010
God’s Favorite is a hilarious comedy by Neil Simon that is loosely based on the Book of Job. The setting is the Benjamin mansion in The Dominion right outside San Antonio. The house belongs to millionaire tycoon Joe Benjamin, who lives there with his high-maintenance wife, ungrateful children and wise-cracking household help. Just when it seems things couldn't get any worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton aka A Messenger from God (and compulsive film buff) with a mission: test Joe's faith and report back to "the Boss". The jokes and Tests of Faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other in this hilarious comedy. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays, August 5th - September 4th. 6:15 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. performance. Thursdays $29 and Fridays-Saturdays $32. Military with I.D. Thursdays $26 and Fridays-Saturdays $29. SATCO members (all performances) ($20) dinner & show and ($7) show only. Harlequin Dinner Theatre, Bldg. 2652 Harney Road, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234. (210)222-9694 for reservations and directions.
Cast: Michael Berlet, Richard Caldwell, Curtis Lavalleur, Nikki Folsom, Sarah Peters, Douglas Burton, Lisa Valle. Directed by: Richard Caldwell
Location: Bldg. 2652 Harney Road
Times: Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays. 6:15 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. performance. Thursdays $29 and Fridays-Saturdays $32. Military with I.D. Thursdays $26 and Fridays-Saturdays $29.
Discounts: SATCO members (all performances) ($20) dinner & show and ($7) show only.
Contact: Call 210 222-9694 for reservations



Much Ado About Nothing
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio
August 12-August 28, 2010
Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, one of the most popular plays in the canon, receives a breath of fresh air this summer from the Classic. When Leonato, the play's hospitable host, decides to play a party game with his guests, fun becomes fate, deceptions turn to truth, and seemingly lighthearted craftiness leads to an issue of life and death. The play stars Asia and Tony Ciaravino as the combatively lovable Beatrice and Benedick, and San Antonio veteran actor Bill Gundry as Leonato, and is directed by Andrew Thornton.
Location: The Sterling Houston Theater (formerly Jump-Start Theater), 108 Blue Star, in the Blue Star Arts Complex at the corner of S. Alamo and Probandt.
Times: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm.
Tickets: 210-589-840 (Reservations) | Season Passes can be purchased at 1-800-838-3006. Individual sales begin 2 wks before opening. Season Pass Reservations, 210-589-8450
Purchase online



Red, White, and Tuna by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard
The Cameo Theatre
August 13 through September 5, 2010
The residents of Texas' third-smallest town are getting ready for the Fourth of July Tuna High School Class Reunion. It's been several years since we left Bertha and Arles dancing at the end of A Tuna Christmas. Did the romance blossom? Has Didi Snavely received any "cosmic" communications from the UFO? Have Helen and Inita settled down with any of their "boyfriends"? This side-splitting spoof of life in rural America is full of fireworks and fun from the land where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.
Cast: Starring Greg Hinojosa and Kevin Murray
Location: 1123 East Commerce
Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm
Tickets: $29.50 for adults $25 seniors and $12 for children, Military with I.D. are $15
Discounts: SATCO members are $25 for all tickets
Contact: (210) 212-5454 for tickets.



Hairspray! The Big Fat Broadway Musical Written by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan
Woodlawn Theatre
August 13 through September 12, 2010
HAIRSPRAY delighted audiences by sweeping them away to 1960’s Baltimore, where the 50’s are out -- and change is in the air. Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show." Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a larger-than-life adolescent manage to vanquish the program’s reigning princess, integrate the television show, and find true love (singing and dancing all the while, of course!) without mussing her hair?
Location: 1920 Fredericksburg Road
Tickets: TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE online or call 210.738.1117 --- Tickets are selling FAST, so get your tickets TODAY !
Contact: For ticket information please visit our website or call 210.738.1117
Purchase online



48 Hour Film Project
The Cameo Theatre
August 19, 2010
The 48 Hour Film Project is nothing new to San Antonio but the talent and caliber seems to elevate each year. What has now become an international phenomenon with projects sprouting up in other major cities around the world, The 48 Hour Film Project comes to San Antonio for its fourth year. The project will take place on the weekend of August 13th culminating with film screenings of all submissions on Thursday, August 19th, 7:00 PM and 9:30PM, at the Cameo Theatre in St. Paul’s Square, 1123 E. Commerce Street.

Teams from throughout the San Antonio area will complete in a weekend of filmmaking with a common thread—all must fit their assigned genre and contain an assigned character, prop, and line of dialog. The non-stop, wild weekend of San Antonio cinematography requires teams to develop, write, score, and shoot their film, all in just 48 hours.

All film submissions for The 48 Hour Film Project will be showcased at the Cameo Theatre on August 19th at 7:00PM and 9:30PM with a $10 admission for each showtime. At each showtime (7:00PM and 9:30PM) there will be different sets of films shown. The August 19th multi-screening at the Cameo Theatre will be the only time all qualifying teams’ entries will be screened. In keeping with the Film Projects mission to “advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers”, everyone is encouraged to attend these film screenings to see what area filmmakers can do.

Entries for The 48 Hour Film Project are judged in a two-tier process, first locally—within each competition city. Secondly, the winner of the San Antonio Film Project will have its film judged internationally among other city winners. Each is eligible for the "Best 48 Hour Film of the Year" grand prize award that includes $3,000 cash prize, state of the art film making equipment, and a screening at the Cannes Film Festival.

Space for participating in The 48 Hour Film Project is limited and is on a first come, first served bases. For more information on how to register for The San Antonio 48 Film Project visit www.48hourfilm.com/sanantonio. Proud sponsors of the San Antonio 48 Hour Film Project include the Cameo Theatre and Bandera Road Community Church.

The 48 Hour Film Project's mission is to advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers. Through its festival/competition, the Project encourages filmmakers and would-be filmmakers to get out there and make movies. The tight deadline of 48 hours puts the focus squarely on the filmmakers—emphasizing creativity and teamwork skills. While the time limit places an unusual restriction on the filmmakers, it is also liberating by putting an emphasis on "doing" instead of "talking."
Location: 1123 East Commerce



The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman
Shadow Show Theatre Company
August 20-22 & 27-29, 2010
Written in the 1930s, The Children’s Hour is a story of scandal at an all-girls boarding school. When 14-year-old Mary Tilford starts a rumor that her two headmistresses are romantically involved, the lie gets out of control with disastrous effects. This classic work, often considered Hellman’s best, explores the power and irresistible nature of gossip, while shining a light on the attitudes of the time.



A Few Good Men
Seguin Performing Arts Company
August 27-29, 2010
Location: 314 S. Austin Str., Seguin, Texas



Broken Record A new play written by James Venhaus
The Overtime Theater
August 27 - September 18, 2010
Expanded from James Venhaus' ten-minute Inside the Loop that was written for TheatreASAP in 2007, this new, full-length production tells the story of one couple...in reverse. If you could go back and play your entire failed relationship over again, would you? Should you? Would it make a difference? Ben and Cynthia's relationship is replayed from its bitter end back to its sweet beginning.
Cast: Directed by Catherine Babbitt. Cynthia - Christie Beckham | Ben - Tyler Keyes
Location: The Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S. Alamo St., Suite 103
Times: 8 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with one 3 pm Sunday matinee on September 12. No show on Friday, September 3.
Tickets: $12 general admission, and $9 for teachers, students, seniors 65+, active military, and SATCO members. Thursdays are "Cheap Date Night" - pay what you can afford!
Contact: Please visit our website, email info@overtimetheater.net, or call (210) 557-7562.



Jade Esteban Estrada Performs “ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 4
The Overtime Theater
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Experience the San Antonio premiere of the solo musical comedy "ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 4." Think. Write. Solve. Ask. Sing. Lead. Meet Plato, Virginia Woolf, Alan Turing, Dr. Evelyn Hooker, Freddie Mercury, and Dustin Lance Black. One day, they decided to make history. “ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 4” is a “ solo musical comedy written and performed by Jade Esteban Estrada. The show made its world premiere at the Tallahassee PrideFest in Tallahassee, Florida in April 2010.
Location: The Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S. Alamo St., Suite 103
Times: 8 – 9:30 pm.



Harvey by Mary Chase
Boerne Community Theatre
September 17 - October 2, 2010
Location: 907 E. Blanco Rd., Boerne, Texas



Dr. S. Battles the Sex-Crazed Reefer Zombies: The Movie: The Musical A New, Original Horror Comedy Musical. Written by Evan Boston and James Hartz
The Overtime Theater
October 8 - November 6, 2010
A new musical based on the award-winning hit local film! The film-turned-musical recounts the tale of Mary Jane, an all-American sweetheart who goes parking with her boyfriend, Billy. When he smokes some atomic reefer and transforms into a sex-crazed zombie, it's up to our hero, Dr S, to save the day! Dr S and Mary Jane battle their way back into town in a blood-soaked, fight-filled extravaganza of pain, gore, and rock!
Location: The Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S. Alamo St., Suite 103
Times: 8 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with one 3 pm Sunday matinee on October 24. No show on Friday, November 5.
Tickets: $12 general admission, and $9 for teachers, students, seniors 65+, active military, and SATCO members. Thursdays are "Cheap Date Night" - pay what you can afford!
Contact: Please visit our website, email info@overtimetheater.net, or call (210) 557-7562.

Ongoing / Special Programs

SAT Playwrights
San Pedro Playhouse
Ongoing
Created to support area playwrights at all stages of the script writing process, the SAT Playwrights group posts an E-newsletter filled with current script submission opportunities locally and nationally on the members' blog site. Monthly salons are scheduled at 6:00pm on the second Sunday of each month to hear members' scripts read by local actors.
   The group is in-residence at The San Pedro Playhouse (800 W. Ashby Place) and salons are held in the Cellar Theater. Please check the website to confirm the salon calendar. We welcome new members.
Location: 800 W. Ashby Pl., San Pedro Park at Ashby
Contact: (210) 733-7258



W-I-P (Works-in-Progress/Wednesdays-in-Performance) by Various Artists
Sterling Houston Theatre/Jump-Start Performance Co.
Wednesdays
The popular monthly dance/performance lab (in collaboration with San Antonio Dance Umbrella) returns with fresh and eclectic new work followed by a facilitated post-performance talkback. A cool mid-week opportunity to support local work and artists! September 30; October 28; November 18; January 27; February 24; March 31; April 28; June 30.
Location: Blue Star Arts Complex at 108 Blue Star, South Alamo and Probandt
Times: 7:00pm
Tickets: Admission is $5 regular and $3 for students and senior citizens. No reservations required.
Contact: 210-227-JUMP (5867)



First Fridays
The Overtime Theater
First Friday of Every Month
   FIRST FRIDAY at the Overtime: Local musicians and bands will play at the theater every First Friday. Stop by, have some beer or wine, and learn about the upcoming Overtime shows.
    Updates on other First Friday bands will be sent out in our newsletters or found on our website.
Location: The Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S. Alamo St., Suite 103
Times: 7:00 to 10:00pm
Tickets: Free
Contact: Please visit our website, email info@theovertimetheater.net, or call (210) 557-7562.



The Denials
The Overtime Theater
Every Saturday
On Saturday nights at 10 pm, don't forget to make a date with The Denials, one of S.A.'s best improv comedy troupes. The Denials, as captured in the March 2010 issue of San Antonio Magazine: "Yearning for some laid-back late-night laughter? Settle into the Denials' cozy seats, theater chair cushions thoughtfully provided. Each Saturday, the raucous welcoming cast rips through a list of several improv games with help from an eager audience."
Location: The Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S. Alamo St., Suite 103
Times: Every Saturday at 10:00pm
Tickets: Ticket price is $8 for the improv show. If you purchase a ticket to the mainstage production, the improv show costs only 5 bucks!
Contact: Please visit our website, email info@theovertimetheater.net, or call (210) 557-7562.



The Oxymorons Improv
The Oxymorons
Every Friday and Every Tuesday
The Oxy's Return to Friday Nights! Beginning April 30th at the Rose Theatre! BYOB (18 years and over). The Oxymorons perform short-form improv, much like TV's "Whose Line is it Anyway?" The group takes audience suggestions, plugs them into games, and hilarity ensues. No two shows are the same, and the audience is a part of the show. The Oxymorons are San Antonio's premiere improvisational comedy troupe and have been performing as a group since 1989.
Location: The Rose Theatre, 11838 Wurzbach at Lockhill Selma or The Rivercenter Comedy Club, 849 East Commerce Street
Times: Fridays at 10:15p at the Rose; Tuesdays at 8:30p at the Rivercenter Comedy Club
Tickets: Firidays $8; Tuesdays $15
Contact: Rose Theatre at (210) 360-0004; Rivercenter Comedy Club at (210) 229-1420



The Windows 4×4
Performance/Installation
Sterling Houston Theatre (Jump-Start Performance Co.)
First Fridays
Jump-Start artists create one night only performance/multi-media installations to be viewed from outside the theater. Co-produced by Sandra Dunn and Monessa Esquivel

Tyisha, Tom, Tito & Tifanny
Created by Steve Bailey and Kitty Williams
June 4, 9 p.m. & 10 p.m.

What is the “more perfect union?” To ensure justice, promote general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty? Two couples, not unlike Romeo and Juliet, torn apart by society.
Location: The Sterling Houston Theater (formerly Jump-Start Theater), 108 Blue Star, in the Blue Star Arts Complex at the corner of S. Alamo and Probandt.
Tickets: Free
Contact: 210-227-JUMP (5867)