Life and all in Redding California
Wow, this is local theater tour de force. Take two of Redding’s most experienced actors and put them in a play that is little more than constant tightly written dialog.
The play takes place on a BART train in the wee hours of a morning commute. We’re taken along with these two on their journey from strangers to intimacy in two compelling but funny acts that breeze by like scenery from the train.
The spare action contrasts with the quick wit, and soon you are drawn into to the inner worlds of these complex characters. Their love of the New York Times crossword puzzles serving as theme to solving the puzzles of their own lives. The outcome is satisfying, and perhaps predictable. But the journey is so utterly engaging that the destination seems only an afterthought.
Obtaining tickets to a Riverfront production is ridiculously simple. Log in to the Cascade Theatre website at the link, and pick your seats. Tickets with our printed name on them were waiting at the door. It works flawlessly.
Terrific work by actors Bob Koroluck, and Lisa Murphy Collins. Directed by Kay Overbay. You’ve still got a few dates to choose from. Don’t miss your train!
Robert Soffian has been an acquaintance and inspirational local figure to me for many years. Yet, I was not at all aware of his paintings. I know him through his long body of work bringing edgy theater productions to the Shasta College stage. His eclectic and sometimes controversial performances influenced and expanded the horizons of many students. And they often explored the boundaries of community sensibilities, as all good theater should. In person, he is a striking ball of energy and ideas. Robert Soffian just posted some examples of his artwork at his website at the link. I encourage you to visit the Bio tab there as well. A remarkable life in art. That’s Really Redding.
“For me the unconscious is a rational system which painting objectifies.” Robert Soffian
Received this plea from fellow Realtor Suyen Leak today:
The Cascade Theatre has been able to use Riverfront Playhouse in the past to work on props and murals for their shows but this year they are starting demolition and construction for their new theatre and will not be available. This year's A Cascade Christmas and Fiddler on the Roof will need space to start building their props, murals and hopefully a place to store. Here are some more specs & details...... A space that is flat and unobstructed for a big backdrop to be laid down and painted ( a space About 1125 sqft building sg ft)...this is the min room for a backdrop, if we had a bit more room both ways for walk around room that would be great too....ideal space would be about 1500 sq ft ....we are very clean & thankful for any space that might fit these dimensions. If there was an additional enclosed or outside area where we could build sets & store them until show time that would be great too. The ideal dates are from Sept- end of April (For both Cascade Christmas & Fiddler on the Roof) We could exchange some comp tickets for the shows (Cascade Christmas, Fiddler on the Roof or Both...depending on how long we are able to use the space/for what shows) We could also exchange for advertising too & sponsor/program listing (close to 15,000 printed programs & over 20,000 audience viewers for both shows for advertising exposure) We have our own liability insurance, so we are covered there. It would be great if the space had a bathroom & lights (My backdrop painter often works odd/late hours so he would need a key so that he can come & go as needed) Please email or call me if you or any of your clients might have this type of warehouse space available. Thank you! ---------- SUYEN LEAK
A worthy cause. If you have anything, call me and I can pass it along to Suyen. If I don’t get any suggestions, I could always inform them of the option of prefabricated buildings to use as a storage facility and a place to build their props. I think this would be very ideal for their requirements and definitely something they should know about. However, anything you have is useful for Suyen to know about. Thanks! Skip 244 7603
Last night was was Realtor and Affiliate night at Riverfront. A fun benefit for our local community theater, and for building their much needed new facility downtown. A funny romp through “Nana’s” Plays weekends thru June 16. More info at our Redding local theater group’s website
