Who: The Black Box Theatre
What: Upcoming Events in August
When: August 2009
Where: The Black Box Theatre
Contact: (575) 523-1223

Upcoming Events at the Black Box Theatre!

We have a great mix of performances coming up which include our season opener, “More Fun Than Bowling,” the Amazing Magical Musical Adventures series, “Where The Wild Things Are,” in conjunction with the Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music introducing children to music, and “The Temps,” a cabaret of show tunes. Our 2009-2010 Season Tickets will be on sale through the run of “More Fun Than Bowling.”

You can see photos for “More Fun Than Bowling” at http://www.no-strings.org/bowling.html

You can see photos for “The Temps” at http://www.no-strings.org/bbtmusic.html

thetheatregallery, located in the lobby of the Black Box Theatre presents, “Theatre Magic – The Designers’ Art,” a photographic exhibit featuring the work of Peter Herman. During his nearly ten years as set and light designer at the Black Box Theatre, Peter has taken numerous rehearsal photographs. The show highlights the contribution of design and technical theatre to the total theatre experience. thetheatregallery is open an hour before performance time and by appointment by calling (575) 523-1223. The wine and cheese reception will be Friday, September 4, from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Downtown Ramble.

“MORE FUN THAN BOWLING” OPENS THE 2009-2010 SEASON AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE AUGUST 14 – AUGUST 30

Whether one bowls or not, the 2009-2010 season opener at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main Street, Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, “More Fun than Bowling,” guarantees an evening of hilarity.
Opening Friday, August 14, at 8:00 p.m. and running through Sunday, August 30, Steven Dietz’s two-act, five-character philosophical comedy directed by No Strings Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Ceil Herman, combines suspense and humor in a small Midwestern town. Actors Jeff and Dale Peckham, father and daughter in real life, play Jake and his daughter Molly. Jake’s two wives are played by Katie Richardson as Lois and Megan Richardson as Loretta. Danny Wade plays the mysterious Mr. Dyson. The actors convince audiences that while “More Fun than Bowling” could be a metaphor for the incongruities of life, they themselves are right there on stage having a good deal of fun bringing the play to life. The scenic and lighting design is by Peter Herman and costume design is by Cortney Newtson. Leah Angelo is the stage manager and Rorie Measure is Assistant Director.

Performances of “More Fun Than Bowling” are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays, August 23 and 30 at 2:30 p.m. and Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 regular admission, $9.00 students and seniors over 65, and all seats on Thursdays are $7.00. Preferred Patron Packages( PPP) Season Tickets may be purchased during the run of “More Fun Than Bowling.” Regular PPP Season tickets are $50.00 and student and senior PPP tickets are $45.00 for the 6 shows of the 2009-2010 season.
Reservations: (575) 523-1223 or online at http://www.no-strings.org.

“THE TEMPS” A MUSICAL POTPOURI AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE ON AUGUST 17 AND 18 AT 7:00 P.M.

Singers Lauren Fajardo, Carrie Oliver, and Cindy Pits and No Strings Theatre Company present “The Temps” a musical potpouri featuring tunes from,”Annie Get Your Gun,” “Nine To Five,” “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Merrily We Roll Along,” and “Mack and Mabel.” The tune-filled show, which is in an office setting, is about three women who work together and the dynamics of their relationships in and out of the office. The two performances are on Monday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N Downtown Mall in Las Cruces.
Tickets are $10.00 regular admission and $9.00 students and seniors over 65. For reservations call (575) 523-1223.

UPCOMING AMAZING MAGICAL MUSICAL ADVENTURES:
“WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE” ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

Bring the whole family out to enjoy “Amazing Magical Musical Adventures”, a series presented by Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music and the Black Box Theatre, located at 430 N Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. The August performance of “Where the Wild Things Are” will be Saturday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m. Perfect for the entire family, the shows incorporate storytelling and music and are targeted for children ages 4 ­-10. Reservations may be made by calling the Theatre at (575) 523-1223. Remaining tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the performance.

"MORE FUN THAN BOWLING" OPENS THE 2009-2010 SEASON AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE AUGUST 14 - AUGUST 30"THE TEMPS" A MUSICAL POTPOURI AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE ON AUGUST 17 AND 18 AT 7:00 P.M.

"THE TEMPS" A MUSICAL POTPOURI AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE ON AUGUST 17 AND 18 AT 7:00 P.M.

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