September 2008 Archives

26 subscribers -- and counting

posted by Cheshire on Wed, Sep 24, 2008
in News

We're only four weeks into the new season, and I keep seeing signs that this is really Impact's year. New seats, a new door, a hit show... it's really frickin' awesome. But coolest of all, I think, is that we introduced season subscriptions this year, and 26 people have already signed up.

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Chili!

posted by Cheshire on Mon, Sep 22, 2008
in Fun with Impact

Impact participated in Crowded Fire's second annual Chili Cookoff this weekend. Just like last year, we had a blast -- and we brought home an award.

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CCC: "Whip-smart and very funny"

posted by Cheshire on Tue, Sep 16, 2008
in Reviews

The East Bay Express's review of Ching Chong Chinaman is out, and Sam Hurwitt gave us a rave as well: "Whip-smart and very funny, in a snappy production by Desdemona Chiang with a strong cast... Particularly clever is Yee's deft use of magical realism, as embodied by Pearl Wong in a multitude of roles... The journey's so thoroughly enjoyable that one's just sorry to see it end."

He then goes on to compare our show with Amy Tan's opera, currently playing across the bay, and concludes, "As Chinese-American family sagas go, give me the low-rent send-up in the pizzeria basement any day." Read the whole review.

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Another sold-out weekend

posted by Cheshire on Sun, Sep 14, 2008
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There's no two ways about it -- this show is hot. For the second straight weekend, we've sold out every performance (ok, we were three seats shy of a sell-out Thursday night, but Friday and Saturday we turned away many people at the door).

What does this mean for you? Easy: make sure your ticket is waiting for you at the door by purchasing in advance.

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"CCC makes hilarious splash in melting pot!"

posted by Cheshire on Fri, Sep 12, 2008
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Pat Craig of the Contra Costa Times has posted his review of Ching Chong Chinaman, and it's another rave! "Fresh, funny comedy... The Impact Theatre production does a wonderful job of taking the sensitive issue of ethnic identity and tearing it to shreds... The cast plays the script beautifully, with an understated sense of parody that makes the lines all the more hilarious... Director Desdemona Chiang has paced the play well and infused it with wildly funny sight gags — and with the help of the tech staff, has included some apt and funny surprises at almost every turn." Read the whole review, then get your tickets online so you guarantee your seats. We're turning lots of people away at the door this weekend -- don't be one of them!

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CCC: "Fast, furious, and very funny!"

posted by Cheshire on Thu, Sep 11, 2008
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Ken Bullock of the Berkeley Daily Planet has published his review of Ching Chong Chinaman, and it's 100% rave: "a wild ride -- fast, furious and very funny...on all levels, it’s an exhilarating send-up of that Yankee mock-up and fixation, Tradition." Read the whole review.

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Join us for Crowded Fire's Chili Cookoff

posted by Cheshire on Tue, Sep 9, 2008
in Fun with Impact

Once again we'll be competing in Crowded Fire's chili cookoff. Last year we took the "anything goes" category with Josh's North African ostrich chili. This year we're aiming to take it all. It's next Saturday, September 20, at the LGBT Center in SF. Come root for us and enjoy lots of awesome chili, plus live music and a really fun time. We had a blast last year -- we can't wait to do it again.

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Director announced for Tallgrass Gothic

posted by Cheshire on Sat, Sep 6, 2008
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We're pleased to announce that Mina Morita has signed on to direct Tallgrass Gothic. Currently the Bret C. Harte directing intern at Berkeley Rep, Mina was the assistant director to Tony Taccone on the world premiere of Yellowjackets, which opened that company's 2008-09 season. Mina has also worked with Shotgun Players, the Bay Area Playwrights Festival, and Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences. We're excited to have her on board to helm this delicate but powerful play.

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CCC: "Great laughs and unexpectedly moving!"

posted by Cheshire on Sat, Sep 6, 2008
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The first review has already come out for Ching Chong Chinaman, and it's a rave from Chad Jones of Examiner.com: "Gleefully irreverent, audaciously un-PC comedy...great laughs...unexpectedly moving... consistently defies sitcom rhythms and continually takes surprising turns." Chad also had some very nice things to say about the improvements we made over the summer. Read the whole review here.

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Awesome opening!

posted by Cheshire on Sat, Sep 6, 2008
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Ching Chong Chinaman opened last night to a sold-out crowd, and it went really well. Audience members survived record heat and abysmal parking (thanks, Dave Matthews!) to enjoy the show. We also hosted our first-ever opening-night party in the space. All in all, a very nice way to start our Bar Mitzvah season. This is going to be a big year.

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Ching Chong Chinaman opening tonight SOLD OUT

posted by Cheshire on Fri, Sep 5, 2008
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It has been a short but eventful summer, and already the first show of the 2008-09 Bar Mitzvah season is here. Ching Chong Chinaman opens tonight and runs for six weeks. And tonight's show is already sold out! Please make sure to order your tickets in advance so that you're guaranteed seats. For the best value, including reserved seating and a special gift, subscribe.

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