[Durham INC] CG Theatre Press Release: May, 2012

[Rachel Klem]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May Press Release for Common Ground Theatre

4815B Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC

 

DURHAM, NC - Common Ground Theatre (www.cgtheatre.com) is a performance and
teaching space located in west Durham, offering performing arts and
educational groups a flexible, well-equipped alternative space.  The Theatre
provides a convenient venue for Triangle audiences to experience the
diversity of our area's arts and educational offerings. All events listed
will be held at Common Ground Theatre. The Theatre is hosting the following
events in May, 2012:

 

[THEATRE]

Ghost & Spice Productions Presents: A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney

Passionate, Heart-wrenching, Dangerous. It tells the story of a
seventeen-year-old working class girl and her alcoholic mother, trapped in
poverty, deprived of ambition and vulnerable to manipulation. A Taste of
Honey was part of the late '50's, early '60's genre revolutionizing British
Theatre known as "Kitchen Sink" Theatre.

April 20 & 21, 26, 27, 28, May 3, 4, 5 at 8:00 p.m.

April 29 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets: $16- General, $14- Student & Senior

THURSDAYS ARE ALWAYS HALF PRICE AT GHOST & SPICE

Reservations: (888) 239-9253

Website:  <http://www.ghostandspice.com> http://www.ghostandspice.com

 

[THEATRE, COMEDY]

Improvelations Present: Cinco Plus One de Mayo

Three acts of improv comedy.

Sunday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10- General, $8- Students/ Seniors

Reservations: (703) 201-3083

Website: http://diversitytrainingimprov.com

[THEATRE, PERFORMANCE ART]

Verynormal Productions Presents: PAN XII

6 performance artists each get 15 minutes to make their claim to fame. Its a
catch all kind of evening and you never know exactly what is going to
happen. Previous evenings have included cross dressing geishas, KISS
reenactments, monologues from the profound to funny, improvisational visual
art, onstage haircuts and many more acts; clothed and nude. Come, take a
chance and see Durham's take on performance art. Please note - content may
not be suitable for children. 

May 11th, 8:00 p.m.

FREE- Donations Accepted

Information: (919) 417-1445 

 

[THEATRE, COMEDY, FAMILY]

TAFFY: Transactors Improv for Families

Kids of all ages are invited to come out and watch the Transactors play!
You'll be amazed seeing the actors improvise their way through more than
half a dozen scenes, taking suggestions from the crowd and making everything
up on the spot. These 45-minute family-friendly performances are a great
Saturday morning activity. Join us!

May 12 at 11:00 a.m.

Tickets: $7- Adults, $5- Kids, 2 y.o. and younger FREE!

Reservations: (919) 698-3870 

Website: http://www.transactors.org


[THEATRE, SPOKEN WORD]

Black Poetry Theatre Presents: SPIT: So much more than words

Come and enjoy a dramatic reading of a new play entitled SPIT, written by
spoken word artist and playwright S.M. Micko. After the reading, the
audience will have a chance to offer feedback and ask questions of the
writer. Featuring a cast of some of the area's best spoken word artists.
Includes an opening performance by Micko.

May 12 at 5:00 p.m.

Tickets: $7 in advance for tickets, $10 at the door

Information: (919) 627-1076 

 

[FILM]

Triangle Area Film Premiere: TRANS

An extraordinary feature about men, women, and all the variations in
between. Special introduction and post discussion with the producer, Mark
Schoen.

May 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Information: (919) 698-3870

 

[THEATRE, COMEDY]

Transactors Improv Company Presents: The Professors

Transactors Improv Co. is proud to present The Professors - a new serial set
at the Private University of North Carolina State (PUNCS). Watch the sparks
between teachers and students, faculty and staff, town and gown - all made
up on the spot based on audience suggestions. And get in on the action as
the professors take questions during their lectures.

May 18 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $14- General, $10- Students & Seniors

Reservations: (919) 698-3870

Website: http://www.transactors.org

 

[THEATRE, COMEDY]

FatMouth Improv

Join Fatmouth for an evening of long-form improvisation. Silliness with a
purpose!

May 19 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10.00- General

Information: (919) 698-3870

Website: www.fatmouthimprov.com

 

[THEATRE]

One Song Productions Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams

directed by Kim Rubish

WINNER! of the 1955 Pulitzer Prize

May 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $5-$8 Suggested Donation

Website: http://www.1songproductions.weebly.com

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