2012 Season
Season Tickets AvailableSearching for Eden
February 10-26
by James Still, after Mark Twain
Adam and Eve meet in paradise and embark on an epic, exuberant battle of the sexes. Several thousand years and a fall from grace later, the middle-aged couple returns to present-day Eden, now an upscale resort. Searching for Eden is a fresh, funny new look at the question of how to make the magic last, and a tender testament to enduring love. Directed by Joni McClain
Sisters under the Skin
May / June
by Paullette MacDougal
Shortly after the American Civil War, three women, a slave-holding abolitionist, her slave (who was a spy in the home of the President of the Confederacy), and the First Lady herself, divulge their complicated relationships and, inadvertently, their influence on the history of our country. The year 2012 is the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Directed by Gaia Furman
AUDITION NOTICE
Aug 15 at 7:00 PM – Howson Hall at 1st UU Church, 4700 Grover
Auditioning for role of Harris in GUEST ARTIST, directed by Karen Jambon.
Harris is a 50 plus playwright who is convinced his best plays are behind him. He is cynical, articulate, and a dedicated drunk.
Scripts will be available for checkout week of July 18 onward, from the Paradox Players mailbox in the mailroom of the church, open M-F, 9-4. Please contact us at info@paradoxplayers.org if you need to make other arrangements for borrowing a script.
Rehearsals start Sept 6.
We meet monthly on the second Monday at 7:30pm to read aloud and trade roles in scripts that are unrehearsed. Newcomers are always welcome, no experience expected!
Schedule for 2010/2011:
- Sept 13
- Oct 11
- Nov 8
- Dec 13
- Jan 10
- Feb 14
- Mar 14
- Apr 11
- May 9
- June 13
Then it's our summer break – resume Sept 12, 2011
Paradox Players’ auditions for BIOGRAPHY will be held Nov 20 and 21, 2:00-4:00, 4700 Grover in Howson Hall.
Roles available for 5 men playing ages 30–60, one woman playing 50-65.and one woman playing 25-35.
Show runs Feb 11-27; six rehearsals in early Dec.
Scripts available for check-out at:
- 1st UU Church, 4700 Grover
- Austin Creative Alliance office (formerly ACOT), at 701 Tillery.
Auditions will be readings from the script.
For further information, call director Dr. Charles R. Hill at 305-3705 or 293-4015.
Written by S.N. Behrman, this drawing room comedy set in 1932 explores the culture of celebrity. Marion Fourdes' Manhattan salon is a haven for the famous and infamous. When this independent portrait artist writes her autobiography, scandal is anticipated and panic ensues. As relevant today as it was 70 years ago!
Friday 6 November and Saturday 7 November, at 7:30pm
An exciting original cabaret show compiled by Dr. Charles R. Hill, will be the kick-off event for our 10th Anniversary Year . Staged in Howson Hall Theater, the audience will be seated at tables in nightclub style. A silent auction, after-dinner delectables and assorted beverages (wine, soft drinks) will complement the show.
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Social Security
February 13-March 1
by Andrew Bergman
Comic sparks fly when a couple’s cantankerous mother lands on their doorstep and their niece suddenly declares her sexual freedom. Can love conquer all in the end? This Valentine is sure to give a good laugh and more.
Directed by Dr. Charles R. Hill
Trying
June 12-28
by Joanna McClelland Glass
Based on the author’s own experience, this compelling, comic drama pairs an outspoken young woman and a cantankerous Philadelphia aristocrat who served as FDR’s Attorney General and presided at Nuremberg,in a project to complete his memoirs. It is humorous and touching how they are “trying” to understand each other.
Directed by Gary Payne
On Golden Pond
September 18-October 4
by Ernest Thompson
This funny, touching and warmly perceptive family study was an instant critical and popular success on Broadway and still resonates today. A revealing look at enduring love, family and change, no matter what stage of life.
Directed by Chris Jimmerson
In September, 2007, the B. Iden Payne Committee nominated Michelle Cheney for Best Actress in a Comedy for her portrayal of Honey Raye in our February, 2007 production of Dearly Beloved. Also nominated, for Best Ensemble acting, were Gary Payne as Andrew and Nathan Jerkin as Milo in our Sept, 2006 production of Sleuth. Nathan Jerkins was also nominated for Best Actor in a drama for the same role in Sleuth. Charles R. Hill was nominated by the Austin Critics Table for Best Director for the same production. Bobbie Erb was nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy by the Austin Circle of Theatres for her portrayal of Ursula in our June 2006 production of The Oldest Profession. Deneen Frazer was nominated for Best Lead Actor in a Drama for her portrayal of Annie in our November 2002 production of Waiting for MacArthur.