TheatreWorks http://twnn.org of Northern Nevada Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:32:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada’s The Cat in the Hat launches Artown Family Series and runs through July 16. Book adapted and originally directed by Katie Mitchell http://twnn.org/theatreworks-of-northern-nevadas-the-cat-in-the-hat-launches-artown-family-series-and-runs-through-july-16-book-adapted-and-originally-directed-by-katie-mitchell/ http://twnn.org/theatreworks-of-northern-nevadas-the-cat-in-the-hat-launches-artown-family-series-and-runs-through-july-16-book-adapted-and-originally-directed-by-katie-mitchell/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:32:14 +0000 admin http://twnn.org/?p=1305 Reno, NV, July 5, 2013 – The Cat in the Hat TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada’s summer Artown  production, will launch Artown’s 2013 free Family Series in Wingfield Park, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, July 8th .  The touchingly comic production is derived from the book by Dr. Seuss.  From the moment his tail, red-and-white –striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her bother know that THE CAT IN THE HAT is the funniest, most mischievous cat they ever met.  With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he is certainly fun to play with.  And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure.  But what will mum find she gets home…?

In addition to the Family Series event, Cat In the Hat performances will run 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, July 5, 6,12, 13th, 2:00-3:30 p.m. , Saturday, July 13th & Sunday, July 14th at the Laxalt Auditorium, 401 W. 2nd St. in Reno; 2-3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 7 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno;  and a final free production, 7 to 8:30  p.m., Monday, July 15 at the Mack Auditorium at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.

Admission for the Laxalt Auditorium and Atlantis performances is $10 general and $7 students and seniors.  The production features a local cast and is directed by Cecil Averett.  The Cat in the Hat is suitable for all ages.

]]> http://twnn.org/theatreworks-of-northern-nevadas-the-cat-in-the-hat-launches-artown-family-series-and-runs-through-july-16-book-adapted-and-originally-directed-by-katie-mitchell/feed/ 0 Hey Kids! Write a Story for Artown’s Story Pirates! http://twnn.org/hey-kids-write-a-story-for-artowns-story-pirates/ http://twnn.org/hey-kids-write-a-story-for-artowns-story-pirates/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:07:35 +0000 admin http://twnn.org/?p=1260 Artown is asking children (Ages 6-12) to submit original stories to be turned into plays by the Story Pirates. Two to three selected plays will be staged and presented during the Artown Family Series in Wingfield Park on July 22nd!

Artown 2013 Family Series on July 22 will feature Story Pirates, a nationally recognized and respected education and media organization, founded in 2003 to celebrate the words and ideas of young people. Their collection of side-splitting sketch comedy is based on stories authored by elementary school-aged kids all over the country. First-rate actors, comedians, and performance artists produce an amazingly educational and fun show that empowers young people to be creative. They want your stories!

Criteria: Elementary school students (ages 6-12) are asked to create a story based upon a character around which they create a plot, resulting in a solution of some kind.

Please send your story with title, name, age, and contact information (so we can let you know if your story is selected).
Mail, email, or drop to Artown by 5:00 p.m. on May 31.
Artown
528 W. First St.
Reno, NV 89503
bryan@renoisartown.com (Subject Line: Story Pirates Story)

For more information, please contact Bryan with Artown at 775-322-1538.

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Children take part in performing songs from “The Lion King” during “Kids Take Center Stage” April 16, 2013

Children take part in performing songs from “The Little Mermaid” during “Kids Take Center Stage” April 16, 2013

TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada recently reached out to the community to produce “Kids Take Center Stage” in partnership with Volunteers for America.  The musical production, which starred local children of homeless families, was presented at the Southside Cultural Center on April 16th.  TheatreWorks director Nasya Mancini, currently Miss Sparks Outstanding Teen, said “I have been going to the Volunteers of America Family Shelter weekly and working with the children living there and teaching them basic acting skills.  This is the first of many performances the children will perform for their families and community members.  I continue to encourage and empower all the kids to take part in this performance.  Working with them makes me feel so good and so happy and when they smile it makes me feel so remarkable because I know I had something to do with that smile.  I am honored to have this opportunity to work with such amazing children and I pledge to make the most of it.  It is a privilegeto spend time with these kids.  Throughout my year of service I will teach children about the precious opportunities of self- expression, accomplishment and personal growth, which I hope will result in greater confidence and willingness to try new things.  As a result, they will acquire new skills in theater and acting.  Through these activities I hope to teach others not to judge or look down on these families.  Poverty and homelessness can touch any of us anytime and these families are just like you and I.”  Attendees included Reno Mayor Bob Cashell.

]]> http://twnn.org/twnn-reaches-out-to-the-community-to-produce-kids-take-center-stage/feed/ 0 Check out our terrific line-up for 2013! http://twnn.org/season-2013-for-theatreworks/ http://twnn.org/season-2013-for-theatreworks/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2012 03:43:34 +0000 admin http://twnn.org/?p=974

Circle Mirror Transformation

by Annie Baker
Directed by David Zybert
February 8-10, 15-17 & 22-24 at Good Luck Macbeth Theater
Feb 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 – 8pm / Feb 10, 17 & 24 – 2pm
 

The Giver

From the Newberry Award winning novel
Adapted for the stage by Eric Coble
Directed by LaRonda Etheridge
April 5-7, 12-14 & 19-21 at Laxalt Auditorium
Apr 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 – 7pm / Apr 7, 14 & 21 – 2pm 

Cinders

An original play written by Sandra Brunell Neace
Directed by Sandra Brunell Neace
May 10-11 & May 17-19 at Laxalt Auditorium
May 10, 11, 17 & 18 – 7pm / May 19 – 2pm

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat

A part of the Artown Family Series
Directed by Cecil Averett
July 5, 6, 12, 13 & 14 & at Laxalt Auditorium
July 7 at Atlantis Hotel, Spa and Casino  |  July 8 at Wingfield Park  |  July 15 at Renown Medical Center
July 5, 6, 12 & 13 – 7pm / July 13 & 14 – 2pm
NOTE: Wingfield Park & Renown Medical Center performances are FREE! 

Murder at Cafe Noir
An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Fundraiser
by David Landau
Music & Lyrics by Nikki Stern
Directed by David Zybert

ONE NIGHT ONLY!  October 20, 2013 at 5:00pm at Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa
Black & White Attire Recommended 
 
 
]]> http://twnn.org/season-2013-for-theatreworks/feed/ 0 Can you believe it’s time for Artown again? http://twnn.org/can-you-believe-its-time-for-artown-again/ http://twnn.org/can-you-believe-its-time-for-artown-again/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:38:05 +0000 admin http://twnn.org/?p=846 We need a lot of volunteers to help with ticket sales, concessions, load in, and load out. We also need 4-6 strong people to move the set in and out.

Below are the dates and times we need help – please email me at lisa.mancini@orcinternational.com with your availability…

Sunday, July 1st
Damonte Ranch HS
8 PM – load the set into the trailer

Monday, July 2nd
Wingfield Park
4:15 PM – unload the set at Wingfield Park
8:45 PM – load the set back in trailer at Wingfield ParkFriday, July 6th
Laxalt Auditorium
4:30 PM – unload the set at the Laxalt
6:30 PM – ticket sales/concessions

Saturday, July 7th
Laxalt Auditorium
6:30 PM– ticket sales/concessions
9:30 PM – load the set into the trailer

Sunday, July 8th
Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa
10:00 AM – unload the set at the Atlantis
1:00 PM ticket sales
4:00 PM – load the set into the trailer

Friday, July 13th
Laxalt Auditorium
5 PM – unload the set at the Laxalt
6:30 PM– ticket sales/concessions

Saturday,July 14th
Laxalt
6:30 PM ticket sales/concessions

Sunday, July 15th
Laxalt Auditorium
1:00 PM – ticket sales/concessions
4 PM – load the set into the trailer and transport to Renown and unload

Monday, July 16th
Renown
4:30 PM – load the set on the stage
9 PM – load the set into the trailer and unload

Lisa D. Mancini
lisa.mancini@orcinternational.com


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