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EXTENSION- Dancing Lessons at North Coast Repertory Theatre

EXTENSION- Dancing Lessons at North Coast Repertory Theatre

North Coast Repertory Theatre is ringing in the New Season with Mark St. Germain’s entertaining and charming DANCING LESSONS. Two highly offbeat neighbors, a Broadway dancer and a science professor, forge an unexpected friendship as they face physical and emotional challenges. Filled with laughs and the intricacies of the human condition, we witness their journey of discovery and personal triumph as they come to realize that sometimes the most profound experiences can occur when least expected.

 

Richard Baird directs Leilani Smith* and Christopher M. Williams* on North Coast Rep’s mainstage. Audiences will see a full theatrical production with Choreography by Cate Caplin, sets by Scenic Designer Marty Burnett, Light Design Matt Novotny, Costumes by Elisa Benzoni, and Sound & Media Design Aaron Rumley and Prop Design Philip Korth. Cindy Rumley* is the Stage Manager. Reserve your tickets now to this heartfelt play that has had audiences and critics cheering from coast to coast.

*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association. For photos, go to www.northcoastrep.org/press.

 

DANCING LESSONS previews begin Wednesday, September 8th. Opening Night on Saturday, September 11, at 8pm. It will play Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Friday (Sept 10), Wednesday (Sept 29), Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm with Sundays at 7pm NOW EXTENDED through October 10th. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075.  Tickets: Previews – $54, Week Nights/Wed. & Sat. Matinees – $60; Sat. Eve. & Sun. Mat. $65; Sun Night – $57. There will be a talkback with actors and director on September 10th after the performance. Seniors, Students, Military & Educators – $3 off admission. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.

 

DANCING LESSONS performs live on stage from September 8 through October 10, 2021. Tickets are $51-$65 and can be purchased at www.northcoastrep.org or calling the Box Office (858) 481-1055.

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Becoming Dr. Ruth starring Tovah Feldshuh at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Most know Ruth K. Westheimer as Dr. Ruth, the extraordinary sex educator who empowered millions across the globe to claim their own sexual pleasure and fulfillment. Few know the whole story of losing her family in the Holocaust, her emigration to Israel where she became a sniper for the Haganah, or the complex personal journey that led her to fame and celebrity status. In Mark St. Germain’s compelling solo showcase, Ruth graciously invites the audience into her living room, chatting in her inimitable fashion while revealing the often-astonishing details of her unbelievable life.

Six-time Tony and Emmy nominee Tovah Feldshuh, is the industry standard for playing iconic Jewish women from Golda Meir to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In BECOMING DR. RUTH, Feldshuh (TV’s “Law & Order,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” and “The Walking Dead”) deftly inhabits the warm, wise, witty persona of the beloved media figure. “Tovah is pitch-perfect in the role of Dr. Ruth. We’re so delighted to have her performing on North Coast Rep’s intimate mainstage,” said Artistic Director David Ellenstein. ”We expect BECOMING DR. RUTH to be a smash hit in our streaming season.” The production will be directed by David Ellenstein.

This production will be filmed for streaming following all COVID safety guidelines from the CDC, SD County and Actors Equity Association. Audiences will see a full theatrical production directed by David Ellenstein with sets by Scenic Designer Marty Burnett, costumes by Elisa Benzoni, and Prop Design Phillip Korth. Wig Design Peter Herman and Stage Manager, Cinematographer/editor Aaron Rumley filmed the show. Reserve your tickets now for this breezy, thoroughly engaging evening of theatre, even as it explores some of the darkest chapters of the past century.

BECOMING DR. RUTH will stream on Showtix4U.com on demand from JUNE 9 to JULY 4, 2021. Tickets are $35 for individual viewing and $54 for group viewing and can be purchased at northcoastrep.org. Runtime is 90 minutes.

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FILMED PLAYS ONLINE: Necessary Sacrifices at North Coast Repertory Theatre STREAMING ON DEMAND

North Coast Rep’s award-winning theatre located in Solana Beach, CA is doing innovative theatre during this time by being the first theatre in the US to film a live stage performance for streaming. Filmed on our stage with set, costumes, lights, cameras and adhering to all mandated safety and testing procedures under the SAG New Media contract. Our new program Filmed Plays Online begins with Necessary Sacrifices directed by Peter Ellenstein. Now extended by popular demand. The play is based on two meetings between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. This West Coast premiere by North Coast Repertory Theatre puts audiences squarely in the room with these two great leaders as they struggle with issues of war, peace, politics, and moral courage. With its strong echoes of today’s political landscape, this riveting drama will captivate history buffs and theatre-lovers alike.

 

Peter Ellenstein directed actors Ray Chambers and Hawthorne James on North Coast Rep’s mainstage, Audiences will see a full theatrical production with sets by Scenic Designer Marty Burnett and costumes by Elisa Benzoni and Hair/Wigs by Peter Herman. Music by Michael Silversher. Cinematographer/editor Aaron Rumley filmed the show during tech and final rehearsals.

 

NECESSARY SACRIFICES will stream on showtix4U Tickets are $35 and family/Group $54 and can be purchased at www.northcoastrep.org.

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Hands of Peace Farewell Celebration

Come hear Israeli, Palestinian and American youth share how they have learned to raise their voices as leaders of change through a three-week dialogue process with each other.  They will share their experiences at the culmination of the Hands of Peace Summer Program, where teens from the Middle East are hosted by North County families as they take part in facilitated dialogue sessions, leadership training and arts workshops. Murals and videos produced by small inter-delegation teams will also be featured.

Butterfly Release Memorial

Hospice of the North Coast’s 2019 Butterfly Release Memorial is open to all in the community who have experienced a loss, and to the families cared for by our hospice. The event is an opportunity for guests to honor their loved ones and includes an inspirational message, music, art, drum circle and the releasing of butterflies in memory of loved ones.  Each registered guest will receive a butterfly to release.  (Maximum of 5 butterflies per family).  Admission is free.  Donations are greatly appreciated.

Register at hospicenorthcoast.org or call 760-431-4100.

Aperture Duo – Sonic Chapel Concert Series

Aperture Duo curates fearless programs that explore new sounds, voices, and techniques through the lens of violin and viola chamber music. Lauded for their “precision and interpretation” along with their “distinct sense of unity and independence” (icareifyoulisten.com), Los Angeles-based Aperture Duo was founded in 2015 by violinist Adrianne Pope and violist Linnea Powell. Equally at home performing old and new music, Aperture Duo actively commissions diverse new works to expand the violin and viola duo repertoire.

Program:

whisper / sing / speak

A theatrical chamber music concert featuring performance art, improvisation, and virtuosic playing while singing. The program includes four Aperture Duo commissions with two world premieres by emerging US and Mexican composers. Works by Alex Temple, Erin Rogers, Nicholas Deyoe, Noah Meites, Andrew Tholl, and George Aperghis.

Carlsbad Music Festival presents the Sonic Chapel concert series featuring Aperture Duo on March 8, 2019. Concerts take place in St. Michael’s intimate wooden chapel and tickets are $15, $25, and $35, depending on seating location.

Men are From Mars-Women are From Venus LIVE! at North Coast Rep

The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!, featuring Ryan Drummond, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This show will play at North Coast Rep on March 5, 2019 at 7:30pm. Tickets now on sale at www.northcoastrep.org or call the Box Office at (858) 481-1055. Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! is more than just the book.

After beginning in Paris in 2007, Men are From Mars–Women are From Venus LIVE! has been seen by more than one million people around Europe. It debuted in the United States in February 2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina and will be playing to audiences around the United States and Canada throughout the year.

This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast-paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!

When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It’s a great recipe for a night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!

Pop Up Creative Arts Cafe

A day of art, music, and poetry featuring performances and work by service members and veterans, open mic, and interactive experiences for all ages!

Free | 10:00 – 2:00 | Family-friendly
Onsite food trucks and free parking.

A collaboration between the San Diego Opera, Combat Arts San Diego, Vets Community Connections, San Diego Veterans Coalition, VetArt, So Say We All, and MusicWorx, hosted by Resounding Joy at the Music Wellness Center.

This event is part of Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and the state and local arts agencies with administrative support provided by Americans for the Arts. Creative Forces® is a registered trademark of the National Endowment for the Arts.