Wow -- I'm so excited about this giveaway -- because it's for THE REP! I have TWO tickets for the April 9th, 2pm matinee to giveaway to a follower (preferably one that lives in Arkansas!)
I can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon with your daughter than at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre's special matinee showing of their latest production, Hairspray.
Based on the film by John Waters, it's 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire: to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to dancing queen…but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network - all without denting her 'do!
Then, after all that fun, you get to enjoy the production at 2pm, followed by a meet & greet after the show!
And since I'm the queen of easy giveaways...all you have to do is fill out the form below.
No teasing your hair, or buying a can of Aqua-Net, or any hair gel application necessary.
The giveway will be open from Monday, March 28th -- Sunday, April 3rd.
(giveaway will end at 10pm CDT, because I have to go to bed. I will use random.org to determine a winner. If you do not respond in 24 hrs to my email, I will select another. Also, if you are chosen and can't use the tickets, please contact me so I can make someone else happy!)
But, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams was written in 1955 over a half a century before reality TV made it acceptable to air such personal behaviors.
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s production of Cat, once again reminds us that sex, lies and secrets are a timeless human condition.
As they gather to celebrate “Big Daddy” Pollitt’s (Joe Vincent) birthday, the Pollitt family is suffering through their own set of sex, lies and secrets. Brick (Michael Ellison) and Maggie (Trista Moldovan) are distressed over the condition of their deteriorating marriage (sex). Big Mama (Kathleen Doyle) and Big Daddy are buoyant at his recent medical diagnosis (lie). Son Gooper (Brian Wallace) and daughter in law, Mae (Amy Tribbey) are tormented to think they will be left out of the family will, and ultimately, control of the family’s vast Mississippi Delta estate (secret & lie).
Trista, although stunning, is a burdensome Maggie. Her character must carry nearly the entire first act, and it takes much effort for her to do so. An initial reaction is, “when will she ever stop talking?” As a self described “cat” Maggie is expected to be lithesome and slinky. Trista’s Maggie is clunky and slow. Unfortunately, she is burdened with the images of her on screen predecessors, Elizabeth Taylor and Natalie Wood. Michael is a substantial Brick, the former football star turned alcoholic. However, Brick must limp around stage with an ankle cast and single crutch. It would be blasphemous to fault the legendary playwright Tennessee Williams for writing the character with such an impediment (the crutch being a metaphor for his alcoholism, perhaps? Or being emasculated by his wife? Or clinging to his belief that he is heterosexual?), but it was so distracting to watch Brick hobble and jump around stage, that no one got to see the Brick fraught by guilt, anger and shame.
The second act is energized by Joe Vincent’s “Big Daddy.” He is pompous, arrogant, irreverent and damn funny. As he forces Brick into a “Father/Son talk,” Big Daddy shares more than enough information about his feelings (or lack thereof) for his family members, including Big Mama. Kathleen Doyle as Big Mama, is a true southern lady – trying to serve her husband, children and grandchildren. And she isn’t too “big” or over bearing, fluidly accepting her secondary marital role. Another second act surprise is the performance of Brian Wallace’s Gooper, the older but always neglected son. Gooper is grasping franticly, at not only the family estate, but for love and recognition from his parents. Amy Tribbey is a stoic wife, and is his staunchest supporter, fighting to the end to see that Gooper gets what he deserves – and raising his five “no neck monsters” in the process.
Mike Nicholl’s stage is stunning – oozing southern humidity and decadence.
The Rep’s production must be seen. It is raw and gritty. It explores a damaged, dysfunctional family that is far superior to any reality TV.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof runs February 5 – February 21 Wednesday curtain 7 p.m Thursday, Friday, Saturday curtain 8 p.m Sunday curtain 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Added performance, Tuesday, Feb 16th @ 7pm
TICKETS Single ticket prices start at $20. Discount rates are available for groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets, buy online or call The Rep Box Office at (501)378-0405 or 1-866-6THEREP.
If all bible stories were portrayed in dance and scored by Andrew Lloyd Weber, I think I could possibly get my Ph.D. in biblical studies and The Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat would be my first graduate school course.
Austin Miller, in the lead role as Joseph, and best known for his 2nd place finish as “cute Danny” in the Grease reality TV show, is beefcake with talent. I’m not sure if I’m more impressed with his biceps or his voice. I can see why his brothers tossed him in a pit – they were jealous of his package! And forget Team Edward or Team Jacob – I’m totally a member of Team Austin. Austin’s supporting cast is equally talented, if not quite as ripped.
Jenna Coker-Jones makes a sassy narrator, who transforms herself from a polite school-marm, to cow-girl, to secret agent. Her range is amazing and stage energy infectious. Joseph’s remaining 11 brothers make up a rag-tag, but extraordinarily talented men’s chorus, as they perform musical numbers ranging from country-western to disco. Finally, Pharaoh, played by Todd DuBail, is a dead ringer for a swarthy, Las Vegas Elvis, thank you, thank you very much.
Costume Designer, Rafael Colon Castanera, has created a visual masterpiece with his costumes. Joseph’s “coat of many colors” is truly stunning. And his loin cloth isn’t bad either.
If you are in the Little Rock area, seeing The Rep’s production of Joseph is a must!! So much so, I’m going back to see Austin, I mean the production, again!
Performances: DEC 4 - JAN 3 All Evening Curtains 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Curtains 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. To purchase tickets call The Rep box office at (501)378-0405 or 1-866-6THEREP or visit www.therep.org.
It's hard to believe that this is my husband's 10th season managing The Arkansas Repertory Theatre!
It's opening night -- if you are in the area, please join us!
Based on a true story, this touching remembrance tells the intimate details of Patsy Cline's friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger. After meeting at a concert in 1961, the two women struck up a friendship that lasted until Cline's untimely death in a plane crash in 1963.
TICKETS Single ticket prices range from $20 - $40 per seat depending on date, time and seat selection for the performance. Discount rates are available for groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets call The Rep box office at (501)378-0405 or 1-866-6THEREP or visit us online at www.therep.org.
Melissa Mc is a mother of 3; wife of 1; daughter, sister, friend, aunt; lover of football, politics, food, travel, walking, theatre and all things literary.
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