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Fuddy Meers

The Half-Life of Marie Curie

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Rehearsal have begun in earnest for The Tempest! W Rehearsal have begun in earnest for The Tempest! We've added a third weekend this time around. Looking forward to seeing you back at @southernvillage , and at the @raleighcaryjcc and @durhamcentralpark as well. More venue info and tickets: https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/shows/the-tempest/ #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Today is a great day to join Garry on his big thea Today is a great day to join Garry on his big theatrical tour to Africa, at least according to Daphne. If that seems like too big of a commitment, you can meet him at the @durham_arts Durham Arts Council , today at 2pm and 7:30pm. Present Laughter runs through Sunday, 3/5! Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
It's Friday and time to get fancy. Joanna scored t It's Friday and time to get fancy. Joanna scored tickets to Toscanini, and may stop at Garry's for a nightcap afterwards. And by "nightcap" we mean something else. See how things turn out at Present Laughter, running through 3/5 at the Durham Arts Council. Tickets: Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
It's Thursday and it's Industry Night with Switchy It's Thursday and it's Industry Night with Switchyard Theatre Company, at the Durham Arts Council . Hobnob with fellow creative types starting at 6:45pm. Snacks and a performance of Present Laughter are included. Grab a ticket for just $10 with code INDUSTRYNIGHT : https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/news/present-laughter-industry-night-thursday-march-2nd-645pm/ #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Who’s excited for our second week of shows? Garr Who’s excited for our second week of shows? Garry is. Present Laughter runs through March 5 at the PSI Theater at the Durham Arts Council. Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Attention actors, technicians, designers and direc Attention actors, technicians, designers and directors: Is your current show dark this Thursday? Or are you looking to (re)connect with other artists in the Triangle? Come to Industry Night at Present Laughter, Thursday, 3/2. Enjoy interesting people and free snacks starting at 6:45pm, and stay for the show at 7:30. $10 covers it all. For more info: https://switchyardtheatrecompany.org/news/present-laughter-industry-night-thursday-march-2nd-645pm/
And our final addition to the party - the majestic And our final addition to the party - the majestic Lady Saltburn. Who is she? And what power does she have over Garry and his entourage? You'll have to wait until the second act to find out. Present Laughter opens TONIGHT! Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Daphne the debutante wants to be an actress in the Daphne the debutante wants to be an actress in the worst way; Roland is a playwright for the "theatre of the future", whatever that is. You'd need a crowbar to pry them out of Garry's house. Present Laughter opens in two days! Running February 23 – March 5 at the PSI Theater at the Durham Arts Council. Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Here's the most unlikely of love triangles. Button Here's the most unlikely of love triangles. Buttoned-up business manager and financier Hugo married Joanna (arm candy with an agenda) several years back. A dalliance with Morris, who's Garry's overwrought agent and producer, gave her an appetite for bigger game. Will she bag it? Present Laughter opens this week! February 23 – March 5 at the PSI Theater at the Durham Arts Council. Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Who says you can't get good help these days? Fred Who says you can't get good help these days? Fred the butler knows Garry from back in the day, and keeps his feet on the ground; and Miss Erikson...well... she dusts. And smokes. And communes with the spirits. Present Laughter runs February 23 – March 5 at the PSI Theater at the Durham Arts Council. Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Meet the brain trust. Monica solves business probl Meet the brain trust. Monica solves business problems as Garry's acerbic secretary; Liz maintains his creative heart and soul as his not-quite-ex-wife. Both work to keep his affairs in order - literally. Present Laughter runs February 23 – March 5 at the PSI Theater at the Durham Arts Council. Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Much more needs to be said about Paul Robeson, who Much more needs to be said about Paul Robeson, whom Garry would model himself after. (Gary's leading role in The Lost Cavalier is an homage to Robeson’s film The Song of Freedom. ) Robeson was a highly trained actor and lawyer who figured prominently in the Harlem Renaissance - adept at classical theater (Othello and The Emperor Jones, to name a few) and equipped with the defining bass-baritone voice featured in the stage and film versions of Showboat. He found common ground with Albert Einstein as a fellow music lover and opponent of fascism. But it was his transformation into a political activist during the 40s-60s which raised awareness for anti-lynching legislation, trade unions, and civil rights - and drew the ire of the US Government. His works were removed from public distribution, and he was forced to live in Russia and Europe until failing health brought him back to the US, where he died in 1976. His biographer, Martin Duberman, noted “the continuing inability of white America to tolerate a black maverick who refused to bend.” His life, work and story have been chronicled on screen and stage since then. We are gearing up for tech week and opening night - Present Laughter runs February 23 – March 5 at the PSI Theater at the Durham Arts Council. Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Garry describes this as “…the dullest Hungaria Garry describes this as “…the dullest Hungarian play ever written.” But Miklós László’s Parfumerie premiered in 1936 (in Hungarian), and inspired the much-more famous musical She Loves Me, and a little Tom Hanks movie called You’ve Got Mail. Today’s set poster takes its inspiration from the movie “Big Fella,” which starred influential actor/singer/activist Paul Robeson. Present Laughter runs February 23 – March 5 at the PSI Theater at the Durham Arts Council. Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
The Federal Theatre Project (1935-39) employed wri The Federal Theatre Project (1935-39) employed writers, directors, actors and other theater workers during the Great Depression. Their productions were commercially and critically successful (like The Emperor Jones, which we imagine Garry would have been excellent in), but Congress ended the program due to “accusations of racial integration and communist infiltration”. The American Negro Theatre began in 1940, merging the FTPs ideals with W.E.B. Du Bois’ four fundamental principles of African-American theater. ANT’s first production, On Striver’s Row, is being presented at @nccutheater next month – so make sure to check that out. In the meanwhile, Present Laughter runs February 23 – March 5 at the PSI Theater at the Durham Arts Council. Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Meet Garry Essendine – talented actor, bon vivan Meet Garry Essendine – talented actor, bon vivant – a man who is perpetually in demand. How did he rise to fame? Take a look at some of his best-known roles, and get a brief history of Black theater in the 30s and 40s, as we get ready for opening night next Thursday. Present Laughter runs February 23 – March 5 at the PSI Theater at the Durham Arts Council. Tickets: https://bit.ly/stc-presentlaughter #theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Got a nice writeup from @broadwayworld about our u Got a nice writeup from @broadwayworld about our upcoming show: https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Switchyard-Theatre-Company-Presents-PRESENT-LAUGHTER-Next-Month-20230109 More fun stuff behind the scenes coming up - and tix now on sale for Present Laughter, at the Durham Arts Council, Feb 23-Mar. 5: https://switchyard.ticketleap.com/present-laughter/
What a great night at #BOYTC. Raucous comedy, poig What a great night at #BOYTC. Raucous comedy, poignant monologues, talented playwrights, great raffle prizes, and happy audience members on Wednesday. Thank you @transfercoballroom @raleighreal and @caryplaywrightsforum for making this first ANNUAL(yes) fundraiser event a huge success.
The excellent Mary Rowland is preparing to be "Nic The excellent Mary Rowland is preparing to be "Nicer". #boytc
Kurt Benrud in The Day I Met Little Larry Kurt Benrud in The Day I Met Little Larry
The imperium will rule the universe - after a few The imperium will rule the universe - after a few beverages maybe? We're in rehearsals for BOYTC, happening Wednesday 11/30, in the Transfer Co Ballroom. Drink specials anyone?
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