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Saturday, August 23, 2008 

CULT MOVIE MONDAYS is a FREE event that takes place the LAST MONDAY of each month. Join us for some of our favorite quirky cult films on the big screen.

August Film:

The Princess Bride is a 1987 film combining comedy, adventure, romance and fantasy.

 

Date: Monday, August 25th


Time: 8:00pm

Location: Actor's Theatre ..:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 />650 E. Stonewall St.


Admission: $0  

Snacks: $1 variety and FREE POPCORN

Beer / Wine:  $2 Miller, $2 Yuengling, and $3 Jindalee wines.

Need more info? contact Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie_cranford@actorstheatrecharlotte.org

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 

CULT MOVIE MONDAYS is a FREE event that takes place the LAST MONDAY of each month. Join us for some of our favorite quirky cult films on the big screen.

July Film:

Office Space is the first feature-length film directed by writer/creator Mike Judge. It is based on his "Milton" animated shorts. Office Space did not generate stunning box office on its original release in 1999, but the film, along with red Swingline staplers, have since attained cult status.

Date: Monday, July 28th


Time: 8:00pm

Location: Actor's Theatre at 650 E. Stonewall St.


Admission: $0   ...did you get that memo?

Snacks: $1 variety and FREE POPCORN

Beer / Wine:  $2 Miller, $2 Yuengling, and $3 Jindalee wines.

But WAIT, there's MORE...!!

Stick around to hear a preview of our upcoming musical SLUT. (If that name doesn't get your attention, i don't know what will.) Join the cast while they sing some of their favorite SLUT tunes! Hang out and buy them a drink and maybe you'll get lucky.

If things go well i might be showing her my O-face. "Oh... Oh... Oh!" You know what I'm talkin' about. "Oh!"

Need more info? contact Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie_cranford@actorstheatrecharlotte.org

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008 

Current mood:  adventurous

CULT MOVIE MONDAYS is a FREE event that takes place the LAST MONDAY of each month. Join us for some of our favorite quirky cult films on the big screen.

June Film:

Monty Python and the Holy Grail
This 1975 cult classic, created by the comic minds of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, and Graham Chapman, is sketch comedy at it's finest. Join this Arthurian legend gone awry.

Date: Monday, June 30th


Time: 8:00pm is when the festivities begin!

Location: Actor's Theatre at 650 E. Stonewall St.


Admission: $0

Snacks: $1 variety and FREE POPCORN

Beer / Wine:  $2 Miller, $2 Yuengling, and $3 Jindalee wines.

AND THAT'S NOT ALL...!!

Join us after the movie for live entertainment provided by Charlotte's leading sketch comedy group...

They don't stink. At all. In fact, they are pretty darn un-lame. A lot of people think so. Robot Johnson is a sketch comedy group consisting of veterans from the Charlotte comedy scene. Lead by Sean Keenan (MTV's Talking Baby) and Blaine Miller (The Perch Sketch Comedy Group), this group has at times been called brilliantly funny to horribly offensive.

Let's face it, it's a Monday night, what else are you gonna do?  Stay home and watch The Bachelorette? I scoff at you.

Need more info? contact Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie_cranford@actorstheatrecharlotte.org

 

***This event is rated "RRRRRRR" by the American Pirate Association.***

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Saturday, June 14, 2008 
ATC presents Theresa Rebeck's Scathing Comedy...



For specific showtimes and additional info, check out...
actorstheatrecharlotte.org



Starring...


Brian Robinson as the worn down and unemployeed Charlie


Allison Lamb as the overly competent wife Stella


Dave Blamy as the pitifully sex-starved best friend Lewis

And...

Kelsey Formost as the ultimate temptation ...Clea
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Saturday, April 26, 2008 

Current mood:  rockin


CULT MOVIE MONDAYS is a FREE event that takes place the LAST MONDAY of each month. Join us for some of our favorite quirky cult films on the big screen.


 


April Film:

THIS IS SPINAL TAP
This 1984 cult classic, created by the comic minds of Chrisopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Rob Reiner, is a mockumentary showcasing the tour of aging rockers Spinal Tap, the world's loudest band.


 


Spinal Tap does for rock and roll what The Sound of Music did for hills.


 


Date: Monday, April 28


Time: 8:00pm is when the festivities begin!


Location: Actor's Theatre at 650 E. Stonewall St.


Admission: $0 (Cheapest date in town!)


Snacks: $1 variety and FREE POPCORN


Beer / Wine:  $2 Miller, $2 Yuengling, and $3 Jindalee wines.


AND THAT'S NOT ALL...!!


Join us after the movie as ATC's 2007 cast of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, led by Scott Ripley, performs some of your Hedwig favorites LIVE! You don't want to miss these guys in concert!


Let's face it, Monday night television isn't worth staying home. Set your TiVo for Dancing with the Stars, wrap up that cucumber, and head on out for a ROCKIN' GOOD TIME!


Need more info? contact Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie_cranford@actorstheatrecharlotte.org


 


 


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Tuesday, March 18, 2008 

Current mood:  mellow

CULT MOVIE MONDAYS is a FREE event that takes place the LAST MONDAY of each month. Join us for some of our favorite quirky cult films on the big screen.

 

Film: It’s a double feature, man! March’s Cult Film doubleheader features ’Reefer Madness’ the 1936 anti-marijuana propaganda film and ’Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical’ the 2005 outrageous, tongue-in-cheek musical adaptation of the classic film. Each follows a high school lecturer as he advises parents on the evils of the demon weed. Good times.

 

Date: Monday, March 31

Time: 8:00pm (There will be a 15minute intermission after the one-hour classic Reefer Madness)

Location: Actor’s Theatre at 650 E. Stonewall St.

Admission: $0 (That’s right, man. Save your money.)

Munchies: $1

Beer / Wine:  $2 Miller, $2 Yuengling, and $3 Jindalee wines.

Things to Bring: YOUR FRIENDS!

Things NOT to Bring: ...your weed.

FREE POPCORN!

Let’s face it, Monday night television isn’t worth staying home. Join your March hostess, Tania (as in TUCKER) Kelly as she joins forces with a dynamic budding mutimedia talent in the Queen City known as MITOSIS PRODUCTIONS. After the movie event of the.... month... ,these guys will challenge you to find an answer to that pertinent question "ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A POTHEAD?" Stick around to play for a chance to win some keen prizes!

 

Need more info? contact Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie_cranford@actorstheatrecharlotte.org

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Thursday, March 13, 2008 

Current mood:  adventurous
Spring Schedule - 2008 Acting Classes at Actors Theatre of Charlotte

taught by Martin Thompson

Registration is now open for the Winter Session of Adult Acting Classes, beginning March 30, 2008 at Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. Taught by professional actor/director Martin Thompson, these classes are appropriate for both aspiring actors and professionals who would like to improve their skills. Class registration is limited and will be accepted one week prior to the first class of each session. Call Actors Theatre at (704) 342-2251 for information and registration. Or register on the Web at http://www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org/classes.htm

Basic Technique classes will be held Sunday afternoons from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for eight weeks: March 30th – May 18th, 2008.  Cost: $175 per student.

Scene Study classes will be held on Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for eight weeks: March 30th – May 18th, 2008. Cost $175 per student. Continuing Scene Study students are eligible for a discount.

About the Classes:

Basic Technique: This class provides a very practical and easily accessible method of working for both beginning and experienced actors. Incorporating today’s best and most modern principles of acting, this distinctive Layering Technique has been developed by the instructor to provide a practical working foundation for the actor, and to serve as a solid framework on which to build more complex work. Here the actor will identify his unique responsibilities to the creative process, study the essential tools of his craft, and learn to properly apply those tools towards the creation of reality on the stage or in front of a camera.

Scene Study: For the more advanced actor, the emphasis of this class is on the practical and creative application of the actor’s technique through a variety of scene work. In this class we will explore the unique skills required to be a truly creative actor. Students will discover how to make strong and interesting choices, and how to unlock the pathways that propel a character into dynamic action. Other topics will also include: script and character analysis, audition techniques, rehearsal methods, and specific performance skills for both period and modern plays. Students must be prepared to spend time outside of class for rehearsal with their scene partners. Instructor’s permission is required for those who have not taken the Basic Technique class.

About the Instructor:

Martin Thompson (AEA-AFTRA-SAG) is a professional actor and director with extensive credits on the New York stage, as well as in regional theatres across the country. His motion picture credits include Spies, The Boneyard, Mr. Destiny, and Billy Bathgate with Dustin Hoffman. On television he has appeared on the popular daytime soaps The Guiding Light, The Edge of Night and in the recurring role of "Patrick" on All My Children. He recently wrapped work on the feature film Mandie and the Secret Tunnel, co-starring with Dean Jones, and he’s currently working opposite Kevin Costner in The New Daughter, which is filming near Charleston, SC.

Winner of the 2005 MTA Best Actor Award for his performance in Art for Charlotte Rep, Thompson also received the 2006 nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his appearance as "Eddie Lawrence" in Shear Madness -"The Longest Running Show in Charlotte Theatre History." This season he starred in The Foreigner at Cape Fear Regional Theatre, and was also seen in The Clean House at Actors Theatre. He recently wrapped filming Mandie and the Secret Tunnel, co-starring with Dean Jones. As a director, his credits include the upcoming production of Proof for Davidson Players, last year’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird for Theatre Charlotte, and numerous productions for Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Temple Theatre, Theatre in the Park, Raleigh Ensemble Players, and NC State University’s TheatreFest.

Thompson has developed a style of teaching that seeks not only to inform and instruct through the development of a strong technique, but also strives to inspire the student to unique and truthful behavior on the stage. He is well versed in the methods of Stanislavski, Meisner, Adler, Strasberg, and Lewis, as well as the techniques of Uta Hagen, with whom he studied at HB Studios in New York.

For over a decade, Thompson taught Adult Acting Classes in the Triangle, and has also taught Master Classes in Acting at North Carolina State University, served as Artist in Residence at Chowan College and participated in numerous residencies across North Carolina through the NC Arts Council’s Visiting Artists program.

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Monday, February 18, 2008 
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CULT MOVIE MONDAYS is a FREE event that will take place the LAST MONDAY of each month. Join us for some of our favorite quirky cult films on the big screen.

 

Film: The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert


Date: Monday, February 25th


Time: 8:00pm


Location: Actor's Theatre @ 650 E. Stonewall St.


Admission: $0 (yep. zero. no excuses.)


Sodas / Snacks: $1


Beer / Wine: February's specials include $2 Miller, $2 Yuengling, and $3 Jindalee wines.


FREE POPCORN!

 

Your February Cult movie experience will be hosted by Charlotte's very own glamour queen Roxy C. Moorecox (www.funnydragqueen.com). 

 

Join Roxy for the film and then stick around for some crazy comedic antics and a chance to win some faaaaaaaaaabulous prizes!

 

Need more info? contact Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie_cranford@actorstheatrecharlotte.org

 

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008 
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Theatre 650 kicks off 2008 with a meet-n-greet event that is sure to become a cult classic of its own.   



CULT MOVIE MONDAYS is a FREE event that will take place the LAST MONDAY of each month. Join us for some of our favorite quirky cult films on the big screen. Sometimes they're good, sometimes they're so BAD they're GOOD, but it's always a recipe for fun. Here's the details for January:



Film: Clue- The 1985 Paramount Pictures film that has worked its way into the hearts of many.


Date: Monday, January 28th  


Time: 8:00pm


Location: Actor's Theatre @ 650 E. Stonewall St.


Admission: $0  (think you can handle it?)


Sodas / Snacks: $1


Beer / Wine: January's specials include $2 Miller, $2 Yuengling, and $3 Jindalee wines.


FREE POPCORN!


 


BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE….



Exercise your crossword puzzle muscles, featuring Clue clues, and you may have the chance to win tickets to upcoming Actor's Theatre shows, Theatre 650 events, and more!



BUT THAT'S NOT ALL….



Stick around after the movie and experience live music, sponsored by Petras, a new piano bar located in Plaza Midwood, modeled after the West Village piano bars of NYC. Get a chance to hear and meet some of Charlotte's most talented and outgoing vocal talents or even take your own turn at the mic accompanied by Petras Ryan Stamey.



AND IF YOU ACT NOW…..


Spread the word and make your plans, because limited seating is available. Got questions? Got suggestions? Got any good jokes? Contact Carrie Cranford at carrie_cranford@actorstheatrecharlotte.org


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What IS Theatre 650?

I'm glad you asked.

 

Theatre 650 creator, Chip Decker, calls it "A new voice in the Charlotte theatre community committed to bringing fun, off-beat, and entertaining theatrical late night experiences."

 

It's the choice of a new generation of theatre-goers! Theatre 650 isn't just about "plays". It's about "playing"! It's about bringing social night life and artistic expression under one roof  where you can support the arts with your presence, if not with your purse…. or man-purse. 

 

Theatre 650's first endeavor was last month's holiday hit The Eight: Reindeer Monologues. It was full of hot hysterical holiday hilarity.  But don't take OUR word for it, check out the 650 scene and find our for yourself!

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Tuesday, January 08, 2008 

Current mood:  amused
What makes a play objectionable? When does a production go too far? How can we possibly judge where to draw the line?

Well, for starters, we can READ IT.... which is rather difficult to do for a production that has yet to be written. Who has the right to take a subject matter of a yet-to-be written production and assume the morality of it's content?

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