“The Play’s the Thing”
New Play Festival
June 25 - 27, 2009
Modern Muse Theatre Company is dedicated to developing new works that serve as a catalyst for community awareness and dialogue around relevant contemporary issues. In the past, the company has done informal staged readings by local playwrights such as Judy GeBauer and Coleen Hubbard. More formal staged readings were presented in collaboration with Stories on Stage.
New Play Development and Reading Series
Schedule of Staged Readings and Events:
Directions to the Bindery:
From Downtown - Take Stout Street East (it’s one way, so you can only go East). After you pass 21st Street, look for the Bindery Space on your right. The theatre is located at 2180 Stout Street (Stout Street and 22nd Street), next to the Mercury Cafe. There is limited free parking in the lot on the west side of the theatre building; other adjacent lots do charge for parking. There is also plenty of free parking on the streets surrounding the theatre.
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Moving with the Muse (10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – Artistic Directors Stephen J. Lavezza and Gabriella Cavallero will lead a workshop demonstrating how to bring stories to life through a series of movement based games and exercises – no experience necessary; wear comfortable clothes so you can move freely – Cost: $20.00 per person (Class size is limited)
The Power of Story…Live! (1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) – Celebrated local playwright, Josh Hartwell, will conduct an intensive play writing workshop that helps aspiring writers explore this exciting genre – no experience necessary – Cost: $20.00 per person (Class size is limited)
Both Workshops take place on Saturday, June 27th
“Why is the Play the Thing?” Panel Discussion – Friday, June 26 immediately after the staged reading of Up at the Lab by Gary Leon Hill – Local panel of artists and audience will discuss
•Is the “play” still the thing in the modern world?
•Why/if theatre is still important?
•What is the importance of story?
New Play Festival Rap/Wrap Party – Saturday, June 27 immediately after the staged reading of Dylan Went Electric by Josh Hartwell – Mingle with the actors and playwrights involved in the festival for an informal discussion of the exciting new work presented throughout the weekend.