Antaeus Presents ClassicsFest 2011 8/9-14
ClassicsFest 2011 - The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s classical theater ensemble, presents its 7th "summer splash" of actor-initiated workshops, readings, and special events. Audiences can choose from a veritable smorgasbord of the classics. This week: The Legend of Oedipus by Kenneth Cavander and The Wood Demon by Anton Chekhov.
WHEN:
August 9 - 14:
The Legend of Oedipus by Kenneth Cavander, directed by Casey Stangl
The man, the myth, the legend. Antaeus presents the Oedipus story in its entirety and poses the question: can you ever escape your fate? (A fully-staged Work-in-Process)
Tuesday, August 9 @ 8 pm (Part 1)
Wednesday, August 10 @ 8 pm (Part 2)
Thursday, August 11 @ 8 pm (Part 1)
Friday, August 12 @ 8 pm (Part 2)
Afternoon symposium: Chekhov and translating Chekhov for the Modern Stage ("Flights of Fancy" event)
Saturday, August 13 @ 4:30 pm
Prix Fixe dinner at The Federal Bar available between Afternoon Symposium and evening performance of The Wood Demon ("Flights of Fancy" event)
Saturday, August 13 @ 6 pm
The Wood Demon by Anton Chekhov, directed by Frank Dwyer
The Antaeus Company returns to the enchanted world of Chekhov's unjustly-neglected, youthful masterpiece - a rich comedy, full of life, love, laughter, hope and joy that was Antaeus' premiere production in 1993. ("Flights of Fancy" event)
Saturday, August 13 @ 8 pm
Sunday, August 14 @ 2:30 pm & 8 pm
WHERE:
THE ANTAEUS COMPANY @ Deaf West Theatre
5112 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood CA 91601
(one block south of Magnolia - ample street parking)
HOW:
(818) 506-1983 or www.Antaeus.org
TICKETS:
Works in Process and First Look readings: $10/each
Saturday Flights of Fancy events (afternoon symposium, dinner, evening performance): $20/each or all 3 for $50
Videos
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The Most Happy Fella North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28) |
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Melt : The Play The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (6/11-6/13) |
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Millennials Are Killing Musicals Colony Theatre (4/30-5/17) |
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In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir The Pico (6/19-6/21) |
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Doom Girls Broadwater BlackBox Theatre (6/08-6/27) |
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The Eaves: A Supernatural Thriller The Nocturne Theatre (5/08-5/24) |
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The (Not So Real) Housewives of Transylvania The Actors Company Let Live Theatre (6/04-6/26) |
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Strange Beings Broadwater BlackBox Theatre (6/08-6/27) |
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Hell''s Kitchen Hollywood Pantages Theatre (5/26-6/21) |
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Tucked Away The Helen Borgers Theatre (9/18-9/20) |
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