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A few good dealers

posted by Cheshire on Sat, Jun 20, 2009
in Full Houses

We're still looking for a few volunteer poker dealers for Full Houses. You must know the game very well and be available 5pm-midnight on Saturday, July 11. We'll make it worth your while -- wink wink, nudge nudge. Call Cheshire at 510 551-9018 if you're interested.

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Only three weeks until Full Houses!

posted by Cheshire on Sat, Jun 20, 2009
in News

Impact's third annual Full Houses benefit poker tournament is now only three weeks away. We've built up an impressive prize pool, including attractions like Great America and Teatro Zinzanni, sporting events like the Oakland A's and Cal Football, and restaurants like Doña Tomás and Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen. And our grand prize is a $500 Amazon gift card. Tickets are about a third sold already, so make sure to get yours soon.

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The critics are happy to go through Puberty!

posted by Cheshire on Wed, May 13, 2009
in Reviews

The critics have spoken: "Uncomfortable moments make for terrific comedy," says the East Bay Express, and the show is full of "quick, entertaining bits, good clean off-color fun," writes the Berkeley Daily Planet. Join us for an awkwardly hilarious good time!

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Precocious puberty: it's real!

posted by Cheshire on Thu, Apr 30, 2009
in Current Shows

In Impact Briefs: Puberty, which opens tonight, we joke about precocious puberty, but it really happens. See? Our show isn't just entertaining, it's edumacational!

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Farewell, Midsummer

posted by Cheshire on Sun, Mar 29, 2009
in Current Shows

Impact's 80s Midsummer Night's Dream closed last night with a powerhouse final performance and an enthusiastic crowd. Thanks to everyone who came out to see the show, and many, many thanks to an amazing cast and crew.

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It had to happen sometime

posted by Cheshire on Sun, Mar 22, 2009
in Making Theatre

Thirteen years of pizza, beer, and plays. Thirteen years. And yet somehow, last night was the first night we ever kicked someone out for being too drunk and obnoxious.

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Shakespeare Audition Seminar coming up next weekend!

posted by Cheshire on Fri, Mar 6, 2009
in Making Theatre

Just a reminder: Melissa's Shakespeare audition seminar, in which she shows you how to impress even the most hardened casting directors, is next Sunday, March 15. There are still some spots available, but the class is limited to 20 people. Claim your spot soon.

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Raves, raves, and more raves for Midsummer!

posted by Cheshire on Fri, Mar 6, 2009
in Reviews

The raves are piling up for Midsummer. Make sure to get your tickets in advance!

"CRITIC'S CHOICE! The '80s theme works divinely... Clever, trendy, and funny without sacrificing too much of the source material or underestimating the audience's intelligence."
—East Bay Express (read review / critic's choice)

"Impact Theatre takes Midsummer on a wild ride through '80s music, the fads and even a movie reference or two to raucous new heights... The leads are captivating and even the supporting characters are a riot... Director Melissa Hillman has truly crafted a great show."
—Daily Cal (read review)

"4 out of 5 stars! ...the lovers, led by Marissa Keltie’s blissfully acute Helena, and the play-within-a-play are very funny and most of the snarky ad-libs are irresistible"
—SF Chronicle (read review)

"Starred Review! ...this mixture of iambic pentameter, irresistible pop tunes, neon wallpaper, and stonewashed denim is uncannily apt."
—SF Bay Guardian (read review)

"Great music, bad hair, and one heck of a lot of fun...this show is fast and furious"
—PlayShakespeare.com (read review)

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SOLD OUT Sat 2/21

posted by Cheshire on Sat, Feb 21, 2009
in Current Shows

A note: the show is completely sold-out tonight, Sat Feb 21. Lots of tickets are still available for the rest of the run, but make sure you get them in advance -- we're turning people away every night.

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The Daily Cal loves Midsummer!

posted by Cheshire on Thu, Feb 19, 2009
in Reviews

The Daily Cal review has come in, and it's a rave as well: "Impact Theatre takes Midsummer on a wild ride through '80s music, the fads and even a movie reference or two to raucous new heights... Shakespeare's written comedy thrives in the '80s nightclub, but the casting of each character into an '80s staple (punk, metalhead, goth, prep) makes the show even more clever.... The leads are captivating and even the supporting characters are a riot. With the ragtag band of actors, the play-within-a-play at the end is a hilarious climax... Director Melissa Hillman has truly crafted a great show... The adaptation speaks to the timelessness of Shakespeare and the possibility to entertain and amuse an audience of all ages, regardless of their fondness or knowledge of the bard.... Who knew that William Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream would lend itself so well to the rom-com milieu of the 1980s?" Read the whole thing.

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