July 2008 

We Can't Promise You Breakfast, Only a Good Time, Baby! presented by the ONe Night Stanleys at the Box Performance Space, 1025 Lomas Blvd. NW, June 21 at 10:00pm, June 28, July 5 and July 12 at 9:00 p.m. Working with audience input, Joe Carney, Nando Fresquez, Alex Knight, and Steve Lucero create a hilarious, original long-form improv performance. Tickets are $6.00. for tickets and more details, visit www.theboxabq.com; call the theatre at (505) 404-1578; or email info@theboxabq.com.

Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourne, directed by Taunya Crilly  Four couples and three beds equals trouble! Laughs are guaranteed at the newly renovated ADOBE Theater 9813 Fourth ST. NW, two blocks north of Alameda, July 11 – August 3. Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM.  Tickets $12, students/seniors $10.  Reservations, 898-9222,weekdays. 

As Thousands Cheer, Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin; sketches by Moss Hart, directed by Hal Simons; Barbara Murray, music director.  This tuneful (with Berlin, what else?) and funny topical revue was a big hit in 1933 and is equally relevant today, a forerunner of Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show.  N4th Theatre, 4904 4th Street NW. Albuquerque.  June 20-July 13, 2008,  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 2. Two performances July 6:  2 and 6 pm.  For tickets/info, call 344-4542 or go to www.landmarkmusicals.org

The Bad Seed, by Maxwell Anderson, directed by Bradd Howard starring The Dolls.  An evening of drama, murder and mayhem as only The Dolls can deliver.  Fri. Sat. at 8:00pm and Sun. at 4:00pm from July 25 through August 10.   Desert Rose Playhouse 6921 Montgomery NE.  Tickets $12  For  reservations call: 881-0503 or email desertroseabq@yahoo.com.   

I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick, directed by Brian Hansen.  July 5, 6, 11, 19, 25, and 27.  AND Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) by Ann-Marie MacDonald, directed by Victoria Liberatori. July 3, 4, 12, 13, 18, 20, 26, Aug 1, 2, and 3.  In repertory, at the Vortex, 2004 ½ Central SE (entrance on Buena Vista).    Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 6 PM, all tickets $12.  Call 247-8600 or visit www.vortexabq.org.     SPECIAL FOR THE FOURTH: All tickets for the weekend will be just $6.00! With two great twists on Shakespeare and plenty of fireworks on stage, who needs to be anywhere else! Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet plays Thursday and Friday, July 3rd and 4th. I Hate Hamlet plays Saturday and Sunday, July 5th and 6th.

The Madness of King Georgie Bush by Richard Edwards, presented by Lou A. Graham.  N4th Theatre, 4904 4th Street NW., July 18-27 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM). All tickets are $10. For information, call 702-7692.

Mild Peril, “Come Play with Us.” Multi-media Sketch show. July 18 and 19, 8 pm. : Tickets are $5.00. The Box Performance Space, 1025 Lomas Blvd. NW,  404-1578, info@theboxabq.com, www.theboxabq.com

The Noodleman Gang, presented by Eat, Drink, and Be Larry. "Sketch Comedy for childish adults." July 25, 26, August 1, 2: Fridays and Saturdays only, 8 pm.  Tickets are $6.00.  Bundle the Noodlemen with a film: “Hamlet the Vampire Slayer” at 9 (price $5) and get both for $9.  The Box Performance Space, 1025 Lomas Blvd. NW,  404-1578, info@theboxabq.com, www.theboxabq.com

Black Out: Sketch comedy for mature audiences, Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale, SW.  July 19, 25, and 26 at 9 pm.  All tickets $5.  Call 242-4750 for tickets and information.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl, adapted by Richard R. George. Directed by Stefanie Shahvar Five children are the lucky winners of Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket that admit them to a tour of his magical candy factory in this classic story that will delight audiences of all ages.  Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale, SW,  July 18 – August 10, 2008  $10.00 all seats. $8.00 / person for groups of 10 or more.  Call 242-4750 for reservations..

August 2008 

Two World’s Festival:  readings of new plays by 3 Native American playwrights.  N4th Theatre, 4904 4th Street NW.  Weekend of August 8 -10.  Details TBA.  

Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) by Ann-Marie MacDonald, directed by Victoria Liberatori., Aug 1, 2, and 3.  At the Vortex, 2004 ½ Central SE (entrance on Buena Vista).    Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 6 PM, all tickets $12.  Call 247-8600 or visit www.vortexabq.org.  

The Noodleman Gang, presented by Eat, Drink, and Be Larry. "Sketch Comedy for childish adults." July 25, 26, August 1, 2: Fridays and Saturdays only, 8 pm.  Tickets are $6.00.  Bundle the Noodlemen with a film: “Hamlet the Vampire Slayer” at 9 (price $5) and get both for $9.  The Box Performance Space, 1025 Lomas Blvd. NW,  404-1578, info@theboxabq.com, www.theboxabq.com

Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire directed by Leslee Richards at the Adobe Theatre, 9813 4th St NW,  August 15th - September 7th.  Friday and Saturday nights (8 PM) and Sunday afternoons (2 PM).   Tickets : $12 ($10 for students & seniors).  Call 898-9222 for reservations.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl, adapted by Richard R. George. Directed by Stefanie Shahvar Five children are the lucky winners of Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket that admit them to a tour of his magical candy factory in this classic story that will delight audiences of all ages.  Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale, SW,  July 18 – August 10, 2008  $10.00 all seats. $8.00 / person for groups of 10 or more.  Call 242-4750 for reservations..

September 2008 

A My Name is Alice a musical revue created by a wide variety of comedy writers, lyricists and composers about five women doing what they do best...being women. The Adobe Theatre, 9813 4th St NW,  Sept 12 – Oct 12.  Friday and Saturday nights (8 PM) and Sunday afternoons (2 PM).   Tickets : $12 ($10 for students & seniors).  Call 898-9222 for reservations.

The Caretaker  by Harold Pinter, Directed by Joe Feldman, Featuring Joe Peracchio, Chad Brummett, & William Sterchi. The Caretaker deals with the distance between reality and fantasy, family relationships, and the struggle for power. It dives into  the subjects of mental illness and the plight of the indigent. Pinter uses elements of both comedy and tragedy to create a play that elicits complex reactions in the audience. The complexity of the play, Pinter's masterful use of dialogue, and the depth and perception shown in Pinter's themes all contribute to The Caretaker's consideration as a modern masterpiece.

The Complete History of America by Adam Long, Reed Martin, and Austin Tichenor.  Sept. 5 – 28 The Vortex Theatre,  2004 ½ Central SE (entrance on Buena Vista).    Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 6 PM, all tickets $12.  Call 247-8600 or visit www.vortexabq.org 

Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire directed by Leslee Richards at the Adobe Theatre, 9813 4th St NW,  August 15th - September 7th.  Friday and Saturday nights (8 PM) and Sunday afternoons (2 PM).   Tickets : $12 ($10 for students & seniors).  Call 898-9222 for reservations.

October 2008 

The Caretaker  by Harold Pinter, Directed by Joe Feldman, Featuring Joe Peracchio, Chad Brummett, & William Sterchi. The Caretaker deals with the distance between reality and fantasy, family relationships, and the struggle for power. It dives into  the subjects of mental illness and the plight of the indigent. Pinter uses elements of both comedy and tragedy to create a play that elicits complex reactions in the audience. The complexity of the play, Pinter's masterful use of dialogue, and the depth and perception shown in Pinter's themes all contribute to The Caretaker's consideration as a modern masterpiece.