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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...
We now have a trailer posted for 'Tis Pity up on YouTube. Check it out.
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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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.
Tickets are now on sale for 'Tis Pity She's a Whore. Get them soon to guarantee your seat.
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.
Read the whole thingYou 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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
The new show, featuring world-premiere short comedies and burlesques, opens Friday and runs six weeks. Guarantee your seats by getting yours in advance!
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!
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.
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."
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.
Read the whole thingDear 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.
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!