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Precocious puberty: it's real!
posted by Cheshire on Thu, Apr 30, 2009
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
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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SOLD OUT Sat 2/21
posted by Cheshire on Sat, Feb 21, 2009
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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Midsummer is open!
posted by Cheshire on Sat, Feb 14, 2009
Our 80s Midsummer opened last night, and it is super-hot. The capacity crowd was delighted by the retro awesomeness on stage and the post-opening gala. We served up brownies splattered with neon icing, strawberry shortcake (get it?), and, of course, no 80s party would be complete without a tray of Triscuits and Easy Cheeze. Once La Val's closed for the night, we moved the party down to Beckett's, where we took over a room, got drunk, and polished off the Triscuits. Here's to six weekends of radness!
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Midsummer Rehearsals!
posted by Melissa on Wed, Jan 21, 2009
We've been in rehearsals for A Midsummer Night's Dream for two weeks now, and the show is shaping up to be hilarious. After so many tragedies in a row, we were all ready to cut a little loose. Setting the show in the 80s is definitely helping . . .
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I Want to Fuck This Play [Guest Post by Prince Gomolvilas]
posted by Prince Gomolvilas on Fri, Aug 22, 2008
As a playwright, I'm far too much of a narcissist to endorse anyone else's plays. I mean, saying a good word or two about a colleague only serves to undermine the idea of my solipsistic reign over the theater world. So on the rare occasion that I do end up expressing some enthusiasm, it's either because I want to fuck somebody involved in the production or I want to fuck the very play itself because I genuinely believe in its genius.
I want to fuck Ching Chong Chinaman.
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Ching Chong Chinaman staged reading tonight!
posted by Cheshire on Wed, May 28, 2008
Don't miss our staged reading of Ching Chong Chinaman tonight at 7pm at La Val's. Only $5 or FREE with your 'Tis Pity ticket!
Update: the reading was awesome -- thanks to everyone for coming out, to Lauren for letting us do it, and to our actors for doing such a great job! Stay tuned for a very special announcement...
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New trailer for 'Tis Pity!
posted by Cheshire on Fri, May 9, 2008
We now have a trailer posted for 'Tis Pity up on YouTube. Check it out.
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Hey, A.C.T.!
posted by Melissa on Fri, May 2, 2008
One of the actors in Impact's 'Tis Pity was handing a flyer to a friend yesterday when this actor (who shall remain nameless) was accosted by an onlooker. "I'm in the A.C.T. version of that," he smirked, "and we're laughing about you guys doing the play at the same time as us." Is this kind of snarkiness really necessary? Here's what I think.
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Wear your heart (or your whore) on your sleeve
posted by Cheshire on Fri, Apr 25, 2008
Have you ever wanted to wear your heart on your sleeve -- literally? Have you ever wanted to announce to the world what a whore you are? Fantastic news -- now you can do both!
To celebrate our first non-Shakes classic, 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, we just made a limited edition of 100 buttons each of the two designs you see above: black with a pink "Whore" and pink with a black heart.
Want a pair of buttons? They're free -- but only Impact Fan Club members can get them. If you're not already on the list, sign up now for free, and during the run of the show you'll receive instructions on how to get your buttons.
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Tickets now on sale for 'Tis Pity
posted by Cheshire on Sun, Apr 13, 2008
Tickets are now on sale for 'Tis Pity She's a Whore. Get them soon to guarantee your seat.
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A Rehearsal-free Sunday!
posted by Diana on Sun, Apr 13, 2008
It's great to have a day off from rehearsal, particularly when the universe pats us on the back by giving us such GORGEOUS weather to enjoy! Rehearsals are going, knock on wood, quite well.
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Incest: not just for 400-year-old plays anymore
posted by Cheshire on Tue, Apr 8, 2008
You know 'Tis Pity She's a Whore is a provocative look at incest, right? Eerily appropriate timing, then, that this story is breaking right now. Thanks to Perry for the heads-up.
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Moving right along...
posted by Diana on Tue, Mar 25, 2008
We closed Jukebox Stories to an extremely full house last Saturday night, and lo, it was good! Here's a bit of gossip for you: apparently, our upcoming production of 'Tis Pity She's a Whore is proving so word-of-mouthable that Impact's good name was heard being bandied about the offices of American Conservatory Theatre.
I suppose it doesn't help that Dave Maier is doing our fights. And you all know how we roll!
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Jukebox Stories: The Case of the Creamy Foam is OFFICIALLY OPEN!
posted by Diana on Sun, Feb 17, 2008
That's right, ya'll. The amazingly awesome Jukebox Stories: TCOTCF had a fantastic opening weekend! Good sized house for Thursday's unpublicized preview, and crammed houses for Friday and Saturday! I'd say get your tickets soon, because you'll definitely want to come more than once. Just like the previous incarnation, Jukebox Stories is almost COMPLETELY DIFFERENT EVERY PERFORMANCE, so seeing it just once won't fill you in on Prince's love of Dreamgirls and Jennifer Hudson. Or Brandon's book report on acid. You might not find out why Prince avoids bars on Friday nights, or how Tina Turner has influenced Brandon's outlook on relationships.
Know what? I'd come at least twice. If not once a weekend! Remember, every Thursday IS Pay What You Wish. Take advantage! Tickets are being snapped up as I type!
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New Jukebox trailer posted!
posted by Cheshire on Thu, Feb 14, 2008
We just finished the brand-new trailer for Jukebox Stories: The Case of the Creamy Foam the other night, and we can't wait for you to see it. Head on over to the show page right now.
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"It's so good, I made an optometrist appointment"
posted by Cheshire on Fri, Jan 25, 2008
A friend and donor of Impact, local playwright Tim Bauer, just blogged the other day that he's getting his eyes in working order now so that he can see Jukebox Stories: The Case of the Creamy Foam early and often. That's love. Thanks for the awesome quote, Tim!
Let Tim be an example to you -- get your tickets now.
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Impact Briefs 8: Sinfully Delicious opens Friday!
posted by Cheshire on Tue, Jun 12, 2007
The new show, featuring world-premiere short comedies and burlesques, opens Friday and runs six weeks. Guarantee your seats by getting yours in advance!
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Measure for Measure SOLD OUT
posted by Cheshire on Fri, May 25, 2007
Well, that's that -- we're basically sold out for the final weekend of Measure for Measure. If you didn't buy a ticket beforehand, you can still come down and get on the wait list, but it's not too likely that we'll be able to get you in. Sorry!
Advance tickets for Briefs 8: Sinfully Delicious will be on sale next week. Don't miss out!
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The final weekend begins...now
posted by Cheshire on Thu, May 24, 2007
That's right -- only three more performances of Measure for Measure. If you're one of those people who waits until the last weekend to see a show, well, my friends, your moment has arrived.
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Rave review for Measure for Measure!
posted by Melissa on Tue, Apr 24, 2007
Louis Peitzman of the Daily Cal came to see the show opening night, and here's what he had to say:
"Impact Theatre’s production of Measure for Measure is a rousing success, a sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll adaptation that the Bard himself would approve.... This is Shakespeare as it was meant to be performed: bold, confrontational and in your face.... amid all the corruption, exploitation and beheading, it’s really a lot of fun.
"Director Melissa Hillman has an eye for making Shakespeare modern without losing any of his thematic concerns. Better yet, she adds her own touches, like a surprise ending that’s twisted but well earned. This is not just Shakespeare with a facelift -- it’s an update that understands and responds to the original.
"It helps that the production boasts a talented cast, who not only have a strong command of iambic pentameter, but also seem to be having a blast."
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Impact playwrights invade the Pacific Northwest!
posted by Desdemona on Sat, Feb 10, 2007
I was walking past the lobby of the UW School of Drama, and my eye caught postcards advertising not one, but TWO of Impact's favorite playwrights--Sheila Callaghan, and Prince Gomolvilas. They both have upcoming shows making their Northwest premiere in Seattle.
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Shame on you, Billy Mays
posted by Diana on Fri, Feb 2, 2007
Dear Inventor of Oxiclean:
Your invention claims to remove all kinds of stains from all kinds of things. This claim has been put to the test over the last few days, and my question is,why does it remove PAINT from carpet, but not FAKE BLOOD?
Sincerely, Diana
PS. If you're in the area, come see CARTOON. It's wicked awesome.
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Best Blocking Ever!
posted by Diana on Thu, Jan 18, 2007
Screw that "exit bear stage left" nonsense, here's something we can all get behind: GIRLY ASS HUG. As in, "Akane & Yumi girly ass hug," not "girly-ass hug." Wondering what a girly ass hug is? Come see Cartoon!