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Sonoma State Theater
The Hummingbird Wars
Hummingbird Wars, captures the outrageous and harrowing extremes of life when a man and his family fight against the threat of middle- class extinction in the 21st Century. Ripped from today’s headlines the play examines the consequences of evolving realities of modern life in the suburbs.
SRJC Theater Presents Mary Poppins
By Kim Taylor
Carter Lewis’s new satire, The
The Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) Theatre Arts Department presents a theatrical adaptation of the classic novel and film Mary Poppins, under the direction of Laura Downing-Lee. Performances run from November 20 through December 6 in Burbank Auditorium. The musical, recommended for ages six and above, is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Hot from the stages of Miami’s
Arts Garage, “The Hummingbird
Wars” follows the frustrations of an Afghan war-hero father and husband as he battles teenage cyber-bullying, pharmaceutical and cable conspiracy theories, “enemy” bulldozers and post-traumatic stress disorder. His wife is trying
to save the neighborhood from redevelopment; his daughter is dealing with cyber-bullying from a nasty ex-boyfriend; and his son is mysteriously finding guns and taking them to school. Playwright Carter Lewis will be the guest at a pre-performance talk at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12.
The 2015/2016 Theatre Arts season brings a variety of entertainment to their line- up. There’s something for everyone: in addition to Mary Poppins, performances include Eve Ensler’s Emotional Creature, as well as a Shakespeare Cabaret and performance of Twelfth Night in honor of the playwright’s upcoming 400th anniversary of death. The plays will take place in either Burbank Auditorium or Newman Auditorium, both located at SRJC’s Santa Rosa campus, 1501 Mendocino Avenue. Parking permits for $4 are required in campus lots.
For more details on show times, tickets, and other SRJC shows this season, visit www.santarosa.edu/theatrearts - or by calling the box office at (707) 527-4343.
Nov 19-21 ~ Mega Hot Lava New Play Festival ~ Script-in-hand readings of plays by students. Studeio 65, Ives Hall, SSU. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park 707-664-4246. www.sonoma.edu
Nov 20 - Dec 6 ~ Mary Poppins ~ presented by SRJC Theatre Arts. This theatrical adaptation of this classic novel and film is recommended for ages six and above. www.theatrearts.santarosa.edu (707) 527-4307
Everyone’s favorite flying car comes to life in this Broadway musical. $15 for adults, $10 for ages 21 and under. www.cinnabartheater.org, or call the box office at 707-763-8920. Tickets may also be available at the door, but reservations are recommended. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma.
Nov 21 ~ Tellabration Storytelling Performance ~ Do Tell Story Swap presents Tellabration, an evening of live storytelling, 7-9p. Four accomplished storytellers will perform tales for ages 8 to 98. Free; donations welcome. Refreshments and performers’ CDs will be available for purchase. www.dotellstoryswap.org, email DoTellStorySwap@Outlook.com or (707) 887-7996.
Nov 27 - Dec 20 ~ “Little Women - the Musical” ~ presented by Spreckels Theatre Company. The story charts the events, triumphs and changing lives of the March family sisters. Featuring a chamber trio of piano, cello and French horn. 8p Fri and Sat, (except Dec. 12 -2p), 2p Sun. $16 and up. Bette Condiotti Theatre, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707-588-3400.
Dec 3-5, 10-12 ~ Forestville School and Academy Fall Play ~ Come support the efforts of amazing 7th and 8th grade students as they perform two one-act plays: Once Upon a Wolf and Nick Tickle, Fairy Detective. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for kids). Performed in the Auditorium at Forestville School and Academy. Dec 3,4,10,11 at 7p; Dec 5,12 at 2p. 6321 CA-116, Forestville
Dec 4-20 ~ Polar Bears ~ Polar Bears is a Story of Fatherhood, Death, and Santa Claus. When a tragedy strikes his family at the beginning of the holiday season, he finds himself caring for his two small children, Main Stage West, 104 N. Main St, Sebastopol. 707-823-0177
The Hummingbird Wars at Sonoma State’s Ives Hall Nov. 5 to Nov. 15, 2015 sonoma.edu/tix, 707-664-4246
plays and stories THEATER
Nov 20 ~ Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ~
SONOMA ARTS LIVE ~ Sonoma Theatre Alliance. Season tickets are available for $99 per person for all six productions. Individual ticket prices are $12 to $26 per person, depending on play or musical and seating availability. For tickets or more information call 707-974-1932 or visit www.sonomaartslive.org. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
(1st Wed) ~ Westside Stories ~ Stories thru Nov 15 ~ The Other Place ~ Thurs,
thru Nov 8 ~ Circle Moirror Transformation ~ This comedy landed on Top Ten lists of The New York Times and The New Yorker for 2010. Thurs, Fri, Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 5p. General $27 – Senior (+62) $22 – Student $15. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol www.mainstagewest.com
only survive when they are told and West Side Stories is where you can tell them or enjoy other people’s. 7p at Sonoma Valley Portworks. 613 Second St. Petaluma. 707-477-4416 www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/826793
thru Nov 1 ~ Dracula ~ “This “Dracula is funny, scary, and visually seductive enough to raise a clatter from the dead.” Ages 10+. Raven Theater, 115 North St, Healdsburg. 707-433-6335.
Nov 5-7 ~ The New Normal ~ 7p. Presented by students of Windsor High School, 8695 Windsor Rd, Windsor. $8. 707-360-8615
thru - Nov 8 ~ 6thStreet Playhouse Presents Blithe Spirit ~ Writer and society man Charles Condomine, in doing some research for his latest novel on the paranormal, inadvertently conjures up the spirit of his greatest fan -- his first wife -- the spoiled and selfish Elvira. 707-523-4185 ext 1; 52 W. 6th Street Santa Rosa
thru Nov 8 ~ The Rocky Horror Show ~ Celebrate its 40th anniversary. Audiences are encouraged to wear their freaky finest, and a costume contest is held at each performance. Tickets range from $10 to $25 and are available online or at the box office at 52 West 6th Street in Santa Rosa. www.6thstreetplayhouse. com or call (707) 523-4185 x1.
Fri, Sat @ 8p; Sun @ 5p. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol. 707-823-0177. www.mainstagewest.com
thru Nov 15 ~ The War of the Worlds: The 1038 Radio Script ~ Presented by Pegasus Theater Company; based on the novel by H.G. Wells; Graton Community Club, 8996 Graton Road, Graton. Sat and Sun - 8p, and Sun at 2p. $15. www.pegasustheater.com or (707) 583-2343
presented by Curtain Call Theater. Fri & Sat- 8p, Sun at 3p; Tickets $20. Nov 21 Gala Buffet Fundraiser featuring Korbel Brut and Wines, desserts and non- alcoholic beverages. Russian River Hall, 20347 CA-116, Monte Rio (707) 849-4873
Nov 5-15 ~ Hummingbird Wars ~ This satire captures the extremes of life when a man and his family fight against the threat of middle-class extinction in the 21st Century. 7:30-9:30p, 2p(Sun) Studio 76, Ives Hall, Sonoma State University. 1801 E. Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. 707-664-2474
Nov 13-15,19-21 ~ ‘You Can’t Take it With You” ~ presented by Analy Arts Theatre Department. Come see this fun-loving, “universal truths” comedy. $10, Students/Seniors $8. www.brownpapertickets.com. 800-838-3006, or at the door. Nov 19 show benefits the Valley Fire Relief through RCU. 6950 Analy Ave, Sebastopol
SSU Theatre Arts & Dance 2015-16 ~ Admission prices from $10 to $17. Contact the box office at 707-664-4246 or email tickets@sonoma.edu. 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Evert B. Person Theatre and Ives Hall are accessed through the main entrance to Sonoma State University. http://www.sonoma.edu/ theatreanddance/productions/
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Dec. 3 to Dec. 6 ~ “Fall Dance Concert 2015 - Heart & Soul” ~ Original Student Choreography. SSU’s talented dance artists perform “Heart” and “Soul.” Full of raw energy, movement and emotion. The Dance Concert includes a broad range of dance genres. $10 to $17. SSU students admitted free with ID. Featuring two “$5 Friends & Family Nights” on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4.
thru Nov 21 ~ Spoon River Anthology ~
Nov. 5 to Nov. 15 ~ “The Hummingbird Wars” ~ Ives Hall, Studio 76. Carter Lewis’s new play captures the extremes of life in the suburbs. $5 Friends & Family Night” Thurs, Nov. 12.
Nov. 13 to Nov. 15 ~ “7th Annual Super Mega Molten Hot Lava New Play Festival” ~ Studio 76, Ives Hall. Playwrights of tomorrow are featured with script-in-hand readings of their new short plays and longer works from the Department of Theatre Arts & Dance Playwriting Program. Tickets $6 for all performances. SSU students admitted free with ID.