Wow! What an amazing experience to direct a show for Theatre ‘d Art! We hit a few bumps in the road but thanks to an extremely talented cast and crew we’ve pulled off the best theatre production I’ve been a part of. So many things had to come together in such a limited amount of time, and I think we’ve all learned so much about ourselves and our capabilites.
This was the second largest cast for a Theatre ‘D Art show ever, but we were blessed that so many people brought not only themselves but many unknown talents to the table. Susan Mopper and Greg Reilly weren’t only cast members they also fine tuned our approach to military bearing, uniform and drill. Mark Hennessy and Brian Mann were invaluable when it came to general education about the Gaza War and the history of that conflict. The special effects alone were a combination of many different peoples knowledge and expertise. With only four weeks(!) to pull it all together we had an incredible, dynamic and unforgettable show.
We hope you enjoyed seeing it as much as we enjoyed putting it on for you. Keep watching for news on upcoming shows and glimpses into our process!
“The Arte of War” closes this weekend, so if you haven’t seen it, make sure to reserve your tickets as soon as possible. We’ve all had a really good time performing this show and hope that you’ve had a good time seeing it. The Colorado Springs Gazette re-reviewed “Arte of War” through their Springs Art Blog, giving the show a B+. Don’t miss out!
We’ve got pictures of from the first full-length show of Theatre ‘d Art’s third season, “The Illusion.” Check out our Flickr for the full gallery, as well as photos from season two.
The Colorado Springs Gazette recently reviewed Theatre ‘d Art’s production “The Arte of War,” giving it a grade of A-. Reviewer Todd Wallinger describes it as “a trio of plays which may be some of the most provocative works ever produced in this city.” Go here to read the full review.
As you may have noticed, the Theatre ‘d Art website is getting a little redesign. With it will come a few new features to enrich your theatre-related web experience. Keep your eyes open in the next month or two for new features like show synopses and reviews, blogs from Theatre ‘d Art members about what it’s like to put together a show, new pictures, and probably even more!
Of course, your input is always requested and encouraged, so if there’s anything you’d like to see on the site, leave us a comment and let us know!
-Greg
From October 9 to October 25, Theatre ‘d Art presents a powerful evening of theater with “The Arte of War,” a series of three plays about war, beginning with “Seven Jewish Children” by Caryl Churchill, then onto “We Bombed in New Haven” by Joseph Heller and wrapping up with “A War Prayer” by Mark Twain.
Churchill’s “Seven Jewish Children” is “seven scenes spread over roughly seventy years, in which Jewish adults discuss what, or whether, their children should be told about certain events in recent Jewish history that the play alludes to only indirectly,” and is thought-provoking, challenging and controversial.
“We Bombed In New Haven” is written by Joseph Heller, author of the classic novel Catch-22. The hilarious play blurs the line between illusion and reality as actors playing actors playing Air Force airmen confront death, authority, and inevitability.
“The War Prayer” is written by Mark Twain, and is one of his most well-known works. As a nation mobilizes for war, a preacher asks God for victory. However, a mysterious stranger appears and reveals that which is left unspoken when we pray.
Each show is in the Osborne Studio Theater. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for students with ID and FREE for UCCS students. Don’t miss this one!