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WELCOME TO AZUKA THEATRE’S
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Azuka Theatre’s mission is to strengthen the connection and shared humanity among its diverse audiences by giving voice to the people whose stories go unheard. The stories we tell provide a window into lives you may not have encountered; actually not just a window but a mirror. Whether it is a young girls desire to create, a young philosopher’s journey of discovery or any of the other myriad tales we hope to tell, we believe that these stories are, in one small way or another, your story. We’re really excited by what we have planned for this year: a concert, two more shows, three more play readings and three more Azuka Lounge events. In fact there’s something Azuka to do every month of the year! If you’ve enjoyed our work over the years, thank you for your support. If you’ve only just discovered us, we hope you’ll join us this year as we continue to present some of the best Philadelphia theater has to offer.
Kevin Glaccum Producing Artistic Director
PH I L A D E L PH I A PR E M I E R E
AUGUST 27 SEPTEMBER 13
2008 By Jordan Harrison Directed by Kevin Glaccum
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The Latvian Society 531 N. 7th Street (7th & Spring Garden Streets)
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. .Kid-Simple is the work of a fertile, rambunctious imagination.. Harrison is an exhilarating wordsmith. - Seattle Times
Kid Simple tells the story of child prodigy Moll who invents a machine that can hear the unhearable, like grass growing and hearts breaking. Enter the evil Mercenary who seduces our heroine, then steals the machine. Moll embarks on a quest (accompanied by the last boy virgin in the 11th grade) to rescue her machine and save the sounds of the unive rse! A quirky tale of innocence and experience featuring an original live Foley sound design, a host of piquant pleasures, prodigious perils and randy woodland creatures! Featuring Philadelphia favorites Amanda Schoonover, Kathryn Petersen and Keith Conallen alongside newcomers Delanté G. Keys, Joe Mallon, Kevin Meehan and Zura Young.
SEASON BENEFIT
DECEMBER 8
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Text by John Cameron Mitchell Music & Lyrics by Stephen Trask Directed by Kevin Glaccum Honorary Producers Annie & Ken Goldenberg Trocadero Theatre @ 7:00PM 1003 Arch Street
If you missed it last season – here’s your chance to see the show everyone was talking about! For one night only, Dito van Reigersberg and Kim Carson will reprise their roles as Hedwig and Yitzhak with the rockin’ Angry Inch featuring Troy Herion, Rich Hill, Andrew Nelson and Ned Sonstein!
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Hedwig has so much heart it hurts. - Philadelphia Inquirer
Presented as a benefit for Azuka Theatre’s 20082009 season, we’re pulling out all the stops to bring you the concert version of this powerful and dazzling production. 5 Barrymore Nominations! Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Kevin Glaccum), Outstanding Musical Direction (Troy Herion), Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical (Dito van Reigersberg) and Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical (Kim Carson). GREAT SEATS $25! ~ AMAZING SEATS $50! VIP SEATS $75!
WO R L D PR E M I E R E
APRIL 3 - 26
2009 By Bruce Walsh Directed by Kevin Glaccum The Latvian Society 531 N. 7th Street (7th & Spring Garden Streets)
The newest work by one of Philly’s hottest new playwrights
A young man who claims to be a ‘Professional Philosopher’ lands a highly sought-after position parking cars at a posh club. Armed with a fresh confidence — and clean-cut good looks —‘Handsome’ enters this world where brutality and service go hand in hand, posing a sympathetic ear to the private despair and longings of the violent young men around him. From the writer of The Guided Tour and Northern Liberty, Whisky Neat was originally produced as Dasein in the 2002 Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
TUESDAYS ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!
Our wildly popular happy hour event is back for a second season of tasty treats, drink specials, guest bartenders and after work entertainment! In an effort to help raise funds for our season, we offer up three more shots including the return of our hilarious heartbreak valentine event, dramatic readings from the City Paper’s I Love You/I Hate You column! All Azuka Lounges take place at Woody’s Bar, 202 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia from 5pm to 8pm. $10 cover at the door only.
August 12, 2008 Kid ‘N Play December 16, 2008 Evergreen Holiday Bash February 10, 2009 I Love You/I Hate You
Photo by Steve Organ
Join us for a first listen to new works being considered for production by Azuka Theatre. Give us feedback as we discuss each piece with the actors, directors and playwrights. Previous Spotlight Series plays which have received production by Azuka Theatre include An Artist’s Workshop, The Boys, and this season’s Whisky Neat! Upcoming titles TBA! All Spotlight Series readings take place at Plays & Players Theater, 3rd Floor, 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia and begin at 7pm. Our readings are FREE and open to the public.
October 14, 2008 January 13, 2009 May 12, 2009
Photo by Mark H. Andrews
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*Preview tickets available at the door only. Regular tickets for this production can be purchased through the Fringe Festival Box Office at (215) 413-1318 or www.pafringe.org.
Preview Tickets $16 Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday $20 Opening, Friday & Saturday $25
CALENDARS&TICKETS Opening Night
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Special 2 for 1 Night
Tickets available through the Azuka Theatre Box Office at (215) 733-0255 or www.azukatheatre.org. Both productions take place at: The Latvian Society 531 N. 7th Street (@ Spring Garden)
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T H E A T R E 525 S. 4th Street Suite 362 Philadelphia, PA 19147
Front Cover: Madi Distefano and Tobias Segal in Sweetie Pie (2007); Dito van Reigersberg in Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2008); Andy Keitch in An Introduction to the Party at Which Everything Will Happen (Azuka One-Acts 2006); Jared Michael Delaney, Jefferson Haynes, and Justin Emnon James in An Artist’s Workshop (2004). This Page: Buck Schirner & Lee Etzold in ‘Twas the Night (2006)