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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact: Nancy C. Mayfield Marketing Coordinator & Education Director, Rage Theatrics Phone: 319-331-1385 Email: education@ragetheatrics.com
RAGE THEATRICS WILL PERFORM HERO STORIES AT THE OLD CREAMERY THEATRE JANUARY 19-20, 26-27
December 21, 2007 – Iowa City, IA and the Amanas, IA – HERO STORIES, the latest production by local action theatre company Rage Theatrics, will take place at the Old Creamery Theatre in Amana, IA January 19-20 and 26-27. This evening of swordplay and stage combat features original plays and new adaptations of classic work. From Dracula to D’Artagnan, this wild and humorous collection offers something for everyone. Tickets are only $12, and can be purchased online now at http://www.oldcreamery.com/ticketWin.php, or by calling the Old Creamery Box Office at 1-800-35AMANA after January 7th. This production is sponsored by Zephyr Copies.
This production marks the first collaboration between Rage Theatrics and the Old Creamery Theatre. “I’m very excited about partnering with Rage Theatrics,” says Old Creamery Theatre Executive Director David Kilpatrick. “This gives the Old Creamery Theatre an opportunity to introduce our theatre to new audience members as well as introduce our audience to new theatre companies. This will be a win-win for everyone.” Rage Theatrics Marketing Coordinator Nancy Mayfield adds, “I hope this will be the first collaboration of many.”
Although Rage’s last stage appearance in Eastern Iowa was in the Rage/Dreamwell Theatre/Englert Theatre co-production Pen vs Sword: An Evening on the Fringe, HERO STORIES more closely resembles last year’s montage production, Love and Rage. Both productions feature a variety of scenes directed by local artists from a variety of backgrounds and aesthetics to create a multi-dimensional theatre experience.
SHOW DATES AND TIMES:
Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 PM Sunday, Jan. 20 at 3:00 PM Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 PM Sunday, Jan. 27 at 3:00 PM
CAST MEMBERS AND SCENE DESCRIPTIONS:
CAPTAIN BLOOD by Raphael Sabatini, directed by Katherine Kluseman The heroic pirate captain Peter Blood finds that his ally Levasseur has been keeping secrets. Secrets that could threaten the survival of both their crews.
Peter Blood- Aaron Haworth Levasseur- Erik Wissenberg Cahusac- Lane Hanon Officer- Brad Cary Henri D’Ogeron- Tyler Hanft Madelen D’Ogeron- Emily Dokken
POP TART HERO written and directed by Matt Falduto Stan is a regular Joe who never really stood out. He dreams of doing great things, but hasn't ever found a way to take that first step. Until today.
Stan- Thomas Henrich Becca- Emily Dokken Jim- Matt Falduto Sensei/ Cashier- Brian Tanner Boss/ Criminal- Aaron Haworth Virtual Fighters: Jason Tipsword Nate Kula
LEGENDS OF ROBIN HOOD AND LITTLE JOHN written by Jeff Goode, directed by Nate Kula & Nancy Mayfield Robin Hood and Little John share differing versions of their legendary first meeting.
Robin Hood- Adam Turner John Little- Brad Cary Fanny- Mollie Laylin
THE POST-APOCALYPTIC ADVENTURES OF CHARLIE PUNTER & THE 8TH CENTURY KID written and directed by Scott Lewis A noble swordsman and a smooth talking con-man struggle against authority in a world gone horribly wrong.
Charlie Punter- Adam Turner 8th Century Kid- Corey Kline The Banker- Brian Tanner Maggie- Mollie Laylin Radagast Brown- Nate Mims Felicia- Becca Robinson Mulholand- Derek Schmelling Mechanics: Erik Wissenberg Tyler Hanft
FINE MEN OF OSTERMARK Written and directed by Andrew Juhl An intrepid vampire hunter sends out a call for aid to all the fine men of Ostermark and gets more or less what she bargained for.
Vampire Hunter- Nika Niehaus Ira- Brad Cary Eli- Adam Turner Ari- Derek Schmeling Countess- Becca Robinson Dracula- Erik Wissenberg
THE SIEGE OF LA ROCHELLE - from The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas adapted by Nate Mims, directed by Jason Tipsword The Three Musketeers enjoy a pleasant lunch on the battlefield surrounding La Rochelle. An otherwise excellent meal is interrupted by several impolite Spanish soldiers.
Athos- Corey Kline Aramis- Nate Mims Porthos- Nate Kula D’Artagnan- Thomas Henrich Grimaud- Brian Tanner Spanish Soldiers: Aaron Haworth Adam Turner Brad Cary Derek Schmeling Erik Wissenberg Lane Hanon Tyler Hanft Noah Parks
Designers for HERO STORIES: Peter Birk: Sound Engineer Steve Ayers: Lighting Director Aaron Haworth: Propsmaster
BIOGRAPHICAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Playwright Jeff Goode’s works have become a favorite of Rage Theatrics, having performed three of his plays this past July at the iowa Fringe Festival © and the Englert Theatre. Goode, currently living in LA, is one of the founders of No Shame Theatre.
Jason Tipsword is the resident fight director of Rage Theatrics, a graduate of the National Stage Combat Workshop, and a proud member of the Society of American Fight Directors. He has worked for many area theaters while directing fights for nearly 40 shows. Recent projects include I for Classics at Brucemore, I for City Circle Acting Company, and last season's Your Swash is Unbuckled and Love and Rage for Rage Theatrics.
Matthew Falduto has been involved in the Iowa City area
theatre scene for
Andrew Juhl is a University of Iowa student who writes for the Daily Iowan. This is Juhl’s first outing with Rage. He has recently appeared in City Circle’s production of The Full Monty, and he is currently acting as the festival director for City Circle Shorts, a new play festival. He has previously published one play, Angelik Dysfunkshun, over 300 articles in local and national magazines, and is currently attempting to publish both a novel and a selection of short comedy pieces.
Katherine Kluseman comes to us from Dubuque, IA where she most recently directed Its for You for the Dubuque Fine Arts Players One Act Festival. She has also directed for Graffiti Theatre and Fly By Night Theatre and organized the 24 Hour Theatre Project as part of CursedWithWords.
University of Iowa students include: Mollie Laylin from Peculiar, MO (Theatre Arts Major and Dance Minor) Derek Schmeling from Iowa City, IA (Theatre Arts Major) Avonique "Nika" Niehaus from Guttenberg, IA (Senior, Theatre Arts Major, Vocal Performance Minor) Emily Dokken from Polk City, IA (Social Work and English double major) Adam Turner from Muscatine, IA, currently resides in West Branch (majoring in Physics and Astronomy with minors in Mechanical Engineering and Music) Thomas Henrich Jr. from Iowa City (Theatre Arts Major) Noah Parks from Forest City, IA (Theatre Arts Major)
Rage Theatrics is an Iowa City-based stage combat company that has been presenting stage combat performances, workshops, and demonstrations for over nine years (previously under the name “Shattock Schoole of Defence.”) For more information about Rage Theatrics, visit www.ragetheatrics.com, or contact Marketing Coordinator Nancy Mayfield at 319-331-1385, ragenancy@gmail.com.
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Image: Heroes_Image_A Erik Wissenberg (left) and Aaron Haworth (right) battle corps-a-corps in preparation for the upcoming production, HERO STORIES, this January at The Old Creamery Theatre.
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Interviews and photo ops are available by appointment. To schedule, or to obtain more photos, contact Nancy Mayfield at 319-331-1385 ragenancy@gmail.com
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