What an exciting week the Venice Theatre has in store. Things kicked off Sunday night, August 30, with a burst of energy: Improv Comedy at 7:30.
The Summer26 Teenybopper Teen Improv Troupe dove right in, bantering, riffing, and spinning wild scenarios. They were at the Raymond Center, eager for an opportunity to make you laugh, featuring Shea Stark, Elizabeth Lybarger, Avery Durgin, Bailey Durgin, Ace Muczynski, Kaia Smith, Delaney Lockwood, and Carter Cleveland.
If you missed the Teen Improv Troupe, no worries, as the week is just heating up. There’s no shortage of rehearsals and fresh productions filling every corner of the building. Throughout the weekdays, four shows are buzzing: Pinkerton Theatre, Raymond Center, Education Room, and Boldt Technical Arts Center are alive with energy.
First on the list is “Harriet the Spy.” Production staff and volunteers are deep in the details, crafting the hustle and bustle of Manhattan’s Upper East Side for Harriet’s spy adventures. It’s a classic, perfect for families, and takes the stage Sept. 11-20 in the Pinkerton Theatre.
Next, “Four Old Broads” is almost here. The leading ladies, Judy, Pamela, Ruth, and Candace, just wrapped their publicity photos (thanks to Renee McVety Photography). They’re ready to make you laugh with their antics. The show opens in less than three weeks at the Raymond Center and runs from September 18 through October 11.
“Blood Relations” brings some edge and mystery to the season. This is Sharon Pollock’s psychological take on Lizzie Borden. Executive Director Kristofer Geddie is steering the ship as director, digging into what really happened with Lizzie (Cheryl Andrews), her father (Tom Glynn), and her stepmother (Loretta Zullo). This one doesn’t pull punches, audience discretion is advised. Catch it October 9 through November 1.
Looking for something a little lighter? “Freaky Friday” is coming soon. Mary Rodgers’s novel gets a musical twist from Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey, and Bridget Carpenter.
Picture this: a frazzled mom (Sarah Robles-Wise) and her teenage daughter (Hannah-Rose Randi) suddenly end up in each other’s bodies, and they’ve got just one day to switch back before the wedding. Brad Wages pulls double duty as director and choreographer for this big-hearted, hilarious musical, running October 30 to November 22.
Thursday: Introduction to Publishing & Writing for adults with Camille Cline
Camille Cline doesn’t just serve as the Director of Advancement, she manages her own editorial consulting firm, chairs the Authors Committee for the Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival, and teaches writing and publishing at VT.
Her introductory class lays out what writers need to know: the basics of both writing as a craft and how the publishing world actually works. She’ll walk you through the entire life cycle of a book or periodical, starting with editorial development and drafting, then diving into marketing, design, and distribution.
And before you ask, yes, there’s plenty to do for Halloween. If you haven’t made plans, spend your October 31st right here at the Venice Theatre.
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