[Nstc] This Weekend at the Black Box Theatre

[ceil at zianet.com]

Hi,

The next NSTC production is Christopher Durang's entertaining comedy,  
"Laughing Wild," directed by Ceil Herman, running Friday, September 24-  
Sunday, October 10 at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N Main Street in Las  
Cruces. It’s just an average day in the grocery store. A man (Brad  
Martinez) is examining some cans of tuna fish when suddenly, an off-beat  
woman (Jamie Bronstein) appears behind him exuding some odd energy. He  
tries to ignore her, she tries to get by him but they reach an impasse —  
until she conks him and he falls to the floor. Flustered, the woman runs  
out into the streets of New York to hail a taxi, the man, perplexed and  
with a throbbing head is left to reflect on how he *should* have behaved.

“Laughing Wild” is a story about communication, empathy and tuna fish. It’s  
raucous, rollicking and thoughtful. Set in 1987, the play tackles themes of  
nuclear proliferation, sexual identity, AIDS and mental health — all  
wrapped up in smart, biting humor. Peter Herman is the scenic and lighting  
designer, Robert "Bobcat" Young designed the costumes, and Bekah Taulbee  
and Cassie Galban are sound and light board operators, as well as running  
the projections.

Performances of “Laughing Wild” are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm,  
Sunday matinees on October 3 and 10 at 2:30 pm, and a Thursday performance  
on October 7 at 7:00 pm.Tickets are $15.00 regular admission, $12.00  
students and seniors over 65, and all tickets on Thursday evening are  
$10.00. Reservations (575) 523-1223 or online at www.no-strings.org.

thetheatregallery hosts a group of artists participating in the "Laughing  
Wild" exhibit. Artists include Diana Ayres, Sandra BarMcQ, Margaret  
Bernstein, Luci Bromberg, Christina Campbell, Rebecca Courtney, Kathleen  
Deasy, Penny Duncklee, Beth LeBlanc, Meredith Loring, Mary Prentice,  
Gabriele Teich, Leslie Toombs, Carol Witham, and Naida Zucker.  
thetheatregallery is open an hour before all performances and by  
appointment by calling (575) 523-1223.


Our next set of AUDITIONS will be for "Daddy Long Legs" a musical based on  
the film of the same name starring Fred Astaire. The show will be directed  
by Nikka Ziemer and Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 26 and  
Monday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. both evenings. Information is on the NSTC  
website.

See you at the theatre!
Ceil