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September 2006 Archives
More raves for Colorado!
posted by Cheshire on Thu, Sep 28, 2006
in Reviews
Colorado continues to rack up the compliments! UC Berkeley's Daily Cal can't say enough nice things -- here are just a few: "Colorado is a must-see...deliciously deranged...wickedly funny...a smart, beautifully written piece of theatre." Read the whole thing.
The Oakland Tribune says, "We expect certain things from Colorado: big laughs, twisted subject matter and a provocative surprise or two. Nachtrieb is a skillful writer, and the new play delivers on all counts..."
The Trib also ran a teen perspective on the play (Leslie Ribovich, the teen reviewer, is going to shows along with the paper's main theatre critic, Chad Jones). Leslie crows about the show's "raw, hilarious family drama," and she was wowed overall: "I'd never seen a show at Impact and am really impressed with the quality of the production. Impact creates a whole theatrical experience."
Sam Hurwitt of the East Bay Express filed a capsule review this week. Here's our favorite excerpt: "...the dialogue contains enough belly laughs to carry the show, and newcomer Elkhanah Pulitzer's production delivers them handily. Adrienne Papp is a knockout as the MIA terror in a tiara, all sugar and spite and vicious superficiality, and Klahr Thorsen shows where the venom comes from as the brittle, sympathy-pie-hoarding mother. Joshua Huston is funny and endearing as introverted brother Travis..."
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Raves for Colorado!
posted by Cheshire on Mon, Sep 25, 2006
in Reviews
"INSPIRED COMEDY... funny, sassy, and often penetrating... Nachtrieb has a keen eye for the ridiculous excesses in American culture."--San Francisco Chronicle
"HUGELY FUNNY... examines the world of marriage and family with a lethally loving eye... Nachtrieb has his finger on the pulse of the suburban zeitgeist... Director Elkhanah Pulitzer has paced the show to sizzle."--Contra Costa Times
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Colorado's a hit!
posted by Cheshire on Sun, Sep 24, 2006
in News
Colorado is off to a running start -- Thursday's opening was one of the best in Impact history: full house, fantastic show, lots of beer. The full reviews have yet to come out, but already we're getting notices like "funny, sassy and often penetrating" (accompanied by a clapping Little Man from the SF Chronicle). Check back Monday and Tuesday for more reviews. And remember, we can't extend, so don't miss your chance to see the show -- call 510 464-4468 for reservations.
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IMPACT FEATURED IN VARIETY!
posted by Cheshire on Wed, Sep 20, 2006
in News
We've hit the national stage, and all because we're true to who we are as a company and who you are as an audience. And we couldn't do it without you. The online article is incomplete -- the print article finishes with a mention of Colorado and a photo from the show -- but we're mentioned at the top, and Melissa gets the first word in. Yay, Melissa!
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International Talk Like a Pirate Day
posted by Cheshire on Tue, Sep 19, 2006
in Ninja-Pirates
Not sure if there's an International Talk Like a Ninja Day, but there's definitely an International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Also, this is more talking about pirates than talking like a pirate, but this nugget of Jack Handey wisdom was passed on from a friend: "It's funny that pirates were always going around searching for treasure, and they never realized that the real treasure was the fond memories they were creating."
As we wipe the tears from our eyes, we'd like to remind you that talking like a Ninja-Pirate is the coolest thing of all. "Hai! Arrr!"
And thanks to Pirate v. Ninja for the linky love! Go there and cast your vote.
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Chad Vader, Day Shift Manager
posted by Cheshire on Sun, Sep 17, 2006
in Other crap you'll like
Star Wars, Raising Arizona, and Clerks -- the circle is now complete.
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Your favorite sins
posted by Cheshire on Sat, Sep 16, 2006
in Sinfulness
At the Solano Stroll last weekend, we had a lot of people stop by the booth. Many of them filled out our little mailing list signup sheet, in which we asked a few questions. Here are some of our favorite answers:
What's your favorite sin?
"sex" (most popular answer)
"wine & wild women"
"my second favorite is chocolate"
"singing in the shower"
"unfortunately, I've never had one"
"meat"
"all of them at once"
What's the last sinful thing you did?
"not enough space to write it here"
"1/2 bag of M&Ms"
"played video games on company time"
"sex on the Playa at Burning Man"
"none of your business" (could have just left it blank...)
"sensual massage"
"Velveeta chili cheese dip"
"worried instead of savoring life"
"I ate too many carbs"
"my sins are all sins of omission"
Your answers? Leave 'em in the comments...
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Get your tickets!
posted by Diana on Thu, Sep 14, 2006
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I had the luxury of sitting in on a Colorado rehearsal yesterday...and I have never craved pie SO MUCH IN MY LIFE. Thinking to yourself, WTF? Guess you'll have to come see the show!
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Did you see it? It was hard to miss!
posted by Diana on Mon, Sep 11, 2006
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Our booth at the Stroll yesterday was the absolute high point of the theatre booths -- thanks to Cheshire. It looked AMAZING, and we had squintillions of interested people. The most common questions were, "What is Impact Theatre?" and "Where are you located?", along with a healthy dose of "Are you the company that performs on Ashby?" We may not be Shotgun, but we are DEFINITELY as (if not more) awesome!
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Join Impact at the Solano Stroll this Sunday!
posted by Cheshire on Fri, Sep 8, 2006
in News
Impact will have a booth at the Solano Stroll this Sunday, September 10. Come hang out with us and enjoy the performances and food. Bring sunscreen!
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Impact Salutes Steve Irwin
posted by Melissa on Wed, Sep 6, 2006
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It's a sad, sad thing for Impact when the world loses a badass, especially a badass yahoo who's having so much fun doing what he's doing, you can't help but smile as you watch. We'll miss you, Steve.
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Chairs having sex, and other awesome things
posted by Cheshire on Tue, Sep 5, 2006
in Other crap you'll like
You absolutely have to see this person's work. There's really nothing else to say. Go now.
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Get Ready for Colorado
posted by Cheshire on Sun, Sep 3, 2006
in News
Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's deliciously dark comedy Colorado begins in just over two weeks. After the smash success of his Hunter Gatherers earlier this summer, we expect the newly gigantic Peter Nachtrieb Fan Club will be descending on La Val's to sell this sucker out. Unlike Hunter Gatherers, though, we don't have the luxury of extending, so if you don't want to miss this show, reserve your tickets now by calling 510 464-4468.
For you download-happy kids, there are press images to be had as well. Want us to put up desktop wallpapers of the poster art? Leave a comment.