COMPANY ONE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, DECEMBER 2009

GREETINGS!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

HO HO HURRY!

DON'T MISS THIS ONE - MUST CLOSE SATURDAY!

It's Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas, and the infamous Futrelle Sisters Frankie, Twink and Honey Raye are not exactly in a festive mood. A cranky Frankie is weeks overdue with her second set of twins. Twink, recently jilted and bitter about it, is in jail for inadvertently burning down half the town. And hot-flash-suffering Honey Raye is desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb's Christmas Program from spiraling into chaos. If y'all bring the eggnog, we'll provide all the belly-laughs! Ho-ho!

Christmas Belles features a cast of some of Boston finest talent including Maureen Adduci, Jackie Davis, Barbara Douglass, Terrence P. Haddad, Marc Harpin, Rory Kulz, Mary Niederkorn, Heather Peterson, Dave Sanfacon, and Carrie Ann Quinn.

Director Greg Maraio, says "We know this will be a delightfully trashier alternative to the typical Christmas festivities in the Boston area." CLICK HERE to get your tickets now!

CHRISTMAS BELLES

December 4 - 19, 2009

Boston Playwrights' Theatre

949 Commonwealth Ave.

Boston MA.

UPDATE

We are deep into planning for our 11th birthday party, The Company One Gala! This year's Gala happens on Thursday 03/25 from 6-9pm at the BCA. If you are a C1 one fan who wants to help make this party pop contact Victoria Marsh vmarsh@companyone.org to get on the Gala committee.or 617-292-7110.

CELEBRATE WITH C1!

Don't miss your chance to see ARTiculation perform as part of First Night Boston! ARTiculation can be seen at the Hynes Convention Center, Hall D at 8:35pm, 9:50pm, and 11:05pm on Thursday December 31, 2009. Ring in your new year with the fun, powerful, exciting cast of ARTiculation! CLICK HERE for information and to buy your First Night 2010 buttons which give you access to all of the exciting New Year's events, including Company One's ARTiculation!

COMING SOON TO THE MAINSTAGE...

THE GOOD NEGRO
A New England Premiere by Tracey Scott Wilson
Directed by Elliot Norton Award Winner, Summer L. Williams
January 15, 2010 Ð February 6, 2010

ÒThis THUNDEROUS new play is STUNNING!Ó- Variety

Before there was change, there was Birmingham. When Claudette Sullivan is beaten and arrested for taking her little girl into the "white only" restroom at a department store, she finds herself at the heart of the 1960's American Civil Rights Movement. Tensions build in the increasingly hostile South as a trio of emerging black leaders attempts to conquer their individual demons amid death threats from the Ku Klux Klan and wire taps by the FBI. Though the details and characters may be fictionalized, these personal stories are inspired by political upheavals and the historical record, revealing the human frailties behind the historic headlines.

Currently, the cast,crew and creative team could not be more excited about working on this amazing and important play!

"The Good Negro has taken my appreciation for the Civil Rights Movement to a whole new level. It was a struggle that had to overcome not only external dangers but many internal pitfalls as well"-actor Cliff Odle

"I think The Good Negro is going to be a great production. The cast is talented and the play itself is entertaining, funny and extremely bold."- actor, Cedric Lilly

"This experience was perfect for my first Boston show. I already feel as though I've gained a family, and script has been a wonderful challenge." - actor, Kris Sidberry

THE GOOD NEGRO is an excellent piece that explores the American Civil Rights Movement in a brand new way! If you are interested in bringing lots of folks to see these show, now is the time to arrange tickets for your group! Please contact Summer at swilliams@companyone.org for more information today!

Thanks for tuning in...and see you at the theatre!

Always,
The C1 Family

STAGE ONE

Dates for Summer Teen Training Announced!

Summer 2010
Sessions A & B: July 19 - 30

Sessions C & D: Aug. 2 - 13

Session A: Intro to Improvisation

Session B: Character Development

Session C: Advanced Improvisation

Session D: Scene Creation

It's not to early to start making your summer plans!

GIVE THE GIFT OF FAMILY

Thanks to all who made our inaugural V.I.P. Cocktail Schmoozer a great success!

Still looking for the perfect gift for loved ones? - What better way to show your undying affection than to get them into one of the hippest families in town, the Company One family! All C1 Memberships include great benefits like discount tickets, invitations to V.I.P. events, priority seating, and more! And we've got special memberships for artists and students. Hey, while you're at it, why not give a gift to yourself and pick one up for you too! CLICK HERE to become a member now.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

John ADEkoje - ( SIX ROUNDS/SIX LESSONS, THE OVERWHELMING) Kudos to John who will be opening a brand new play of his own THE SING SONG SHOW running at The Boston Playwrights Theatre January 14 - 18, 2010.

Sydney K. Penny - (AFTER THE QUAKE) has been a girl about town since her turn in AFTER THE QUAKE this summer. She's recently worked on the new Tom Cruise/Cameron Diaz film KNIGHT AND DAY, a music video for Boston-based band State Radio for their latest release KNIGHTS OF BOSTONIA, and can currently be seen in Boston Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER.

ARE YOU AN INSIDER?

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SEASON 11 AT A GLANCE

CHRISTMAS BELLES*
By Nicholas Hope, Jessie Jones, and Jamie Wooten
December 4 - 19, 2009
The Boston Playwrights' Theatre

THE GOOD NEGRO
A New England Premiere by Tracey Scott Wilson
January 15, 2010 - February 6, 2010
BCA Plaza Theatre

APPLE*
A New England Premiere by Vern Thiessen
March 12, 2010 - April 3, 2010
The Boston Playwrights' Theatre

THE EMANCIPATION OF MANDY AND MIZ ELLIE
A World Premiere by Lois Roach
April 30, 2010 - May 22, 2010
BCA Plaza Theatre

GRIMM
A World Premiere by
Melinda Lopez, Lydia R. Diamond, Kirsten Greenidge,
Marcus Gardly, Gregory Maguire & more!
July 16, 2010 - August 14, 2010
BCA Plaza Theatre

ARTiculation
Only 2 more performances!
January 24, 2010
May 9, 2010
BCA Plaza Theater

* Co-Produced with Phoenix Theatre Artists

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