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Celebrates Two Decades of Top-tier Arts in Waterbury
BY SUSAN SHULTZ
The Century-old Landmark is the Premiere Venue Feast for All of One’s Senses
In the 1920’s, construction began on the original “Poli’s Palace” in Waterbury. It was designed in Renaissance Revival theme by noted theater architect Thomas W. Lamb of Manhattan, NY. The cost was $1 million, a grand price in the early 1920s.
Throughout its glorious history, the iconic theater has hosted the height of stardom from every era. From Harry Houdini to Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, to Bob Dylan and Tonny Bennett – to today’s most talented Broadway performers – the Palace is truly home to the stars. >>
Pictured above: Throughout its glorious history, the iconic theater has hosted the height of stardom from every era. From Harry Houdini to Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, to Bob Dylan and Tonny Bennett – to today’s most talented Broadway performers – the Palace is truly home to the stars. Photo contributed by The Palace Theater.
>> Current Executive Director Frank Tavera took over the helm when the Palace ownership was taken over by the city in 2000 Tavera had a long history with CT’s theaters, having come from the Bushnell in Hartford One of the best parts for Tavera taking over the project is that funding had already been established.
“I was the lone man standing, putting together the program and also overseeing the restoration,” he said. Tavera noted he was completely overwhelmed by the beauty of the theater.
“IT WAS SO EXCITING TO BUILD SOMETHING LIKE THAT FROM SCRATCH AND GIVE THE COMMUNITY SOMETHING THEY HAD NOT HAD.”
Frank Tavera
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UPCOMING
SHOWS on the Main Stage
THE BROADWAY SERIES
Sponsored by Webster Bank, audiences can take part in a Broadway subscription, or they can buy tickets individually This season will include Hadestown (Oct. 3 to 6); The Addams Family (Jan. 17 and 18); The Cher Show (Feb. 28 and March 1); Come From Away (April 4 and 5); Dear Evan Hansen (April 25 to 27); and Mystic Pizza (June 20 to 22).
CONCERTS
Musical performances will include bandleader and salsa singer Gilberto Santo Rosa on Oct. 18, famed violinist Itzhak Perlman in recital on Oct. 19, and The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight on Dec. 6.
COMEDY
The Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real tour takes the stage on Oct. 11 with comedian Anthony Rodia performing on Oct. 12 Candice Guardino brings her comedy “Italian Bred,” a humorous take on her life growing up as an Italian girl on Staten Island, to the Palace on Nov. 16.
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THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT
AFTER 25 YEARS, THE MOVIE’S STARS ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR FANS’ DEDICATION
The Trio Will Meet Fans at the Upcoming CT HorrorFest in September in Hartford
BY SUSAN SHULTZ
Picture this: You are an aspiring actor who has manifested your success. You, along with two other actors, take part in a risky, unusual filming experiment in which most of your work is improvisational. Also note that you are left in the middle of the woods with strangers that you come to rely on and trust.
The cast pictured on the original movie poster. Photo contributed.
Trajal Harrell September21-24,2024
Brooklyn Rider October 8-9, 2024
The Artistic Congress in partnership with Long Wharf Theatre October 25-27,2024
JeremyDenk in partnership with the Yale School of Music October 26,2024
M NIŊ [MORNING//MOURNING] in partnership with the Yale Peabody Museum November 4, 2024
Abdullah Ibrahim Trio in partnership with the Shubert Theatre November 12,2024
TheStreetcarProject November 13 &16, 2024
Hub New Music December 4, 2024
Soles of Duende December 14 &15, 2024
Curtain Call
Stamford’s Curtain Call to Kick Off 34th Season with ‘Tootsie’
BY SUSAN SHULTZ
Curtain Call longtime Executive Artistic Director Lou Ursone has worked in the nonprofit industry for much of his adult life, and successfully shepherded the cultural arts center through the pandemic. Now, even with shows returning to sold-out status, he wants to remind the community that Curtain Call still needs support.
“We will be in our 35th year in the second half of the season, so that’s kind of cool,” he said “Things are way better, much better than they were This last several performances of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ were sold out. But in the nonprofit theatre world, sold out doesn’t mean you’re covering your costs.”
Ursone said different times mean different fundraising challenges, noting that the organization is always seeking and welcoming sponsors. Sponsorships can mean a business will be prominently featured in the lobby screening, receive table space in the lobby, or even a special night honoring that business.
Pictured above: “Tootsie” will run from Sept 13 to Oct. 5. Tyler Panek plays the dual roles of Michael Dorsey & Dorothy Michaels Photo contributed by Curtain Call.
HARRY CHAPIN’SGREATEST STORIES LIVE: FEATURING THE CHAPINFAMILY
FRIDAY, 09.13.24 |8:00 PM
The Chapin Family performs Harry Chapin’s timeless hits from Taxi to Cat’sinthe Cradle. To honor Harry’s commitment to fighting hunger, we will have aFood Drive in connection with the concert to benefit the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center.
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THE MACHINE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD
SATURDAY, 09.14.24 |8:00 PM
The Machine has forged a30+ year reputation of extending the legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs adiverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems.
DON MCLEAN: STARRY STARRY NIGHT TOUR
FRIDAY, 09.20.24 |8:00 PM
Platinum selling, Songwriters’ Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Don McLean brings his classic hits including “American Pie” and “Vincent” to the Garde!
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FEATURING JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS
WEDNESDAY, 09.25.24 |7:30 PM
Legendary YES vocalist/songwriter JON ANDERSON touring with The Band Geeks performing classic YES tracks including “And You and I,” “Starship Trooper,” “Heart of the Sunrise” and epic works like “Close To The Edge,” “The Gates of Delirium,” “Awaken” and others!
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THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT,” RELEASED IN 1999, BEGINS WITH THE FOLLOWING OMINOUS MESSAGE:
“IN OCTOBER OF 1994, THREE STUDENT FILMMAKERS DISAPPEARED IN THE WOODS NEAR BURKITTSVILLE, MARYLAND WHILE SHOOTING A DOCUMENTARY CALLED ‘THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT.’
A YEAR LATER THEIR FOOTAGE WAS FOUND.
Your film becomes wildly successful, mainly due to the incredibly authentic work you and your costars exhibit. But also, part of the experiment is to market the film as an actual documentary so you and your costars must sequester while the critics and audiences praise its brilliance. The movie goes on to make an unheard of $250 million.
Your dream has come true of success beyond your imagination, but you and your costars are largely unable to enjoy it at its highest moment. Add in that your real names were used for the characters, and you have the conundrum of success that is the cast of “The Blair Witch Project.”
It’s an experience as unique as the movie itself Though the marketing was hailed as genius, it was in some ways unfair to the movie’s stars – especially given the risky, grueling and emotionally raw vulnerability the roles required and how that work contributed to its success.
Now, 25 years later, the movie continues to be celebrated for the hugely influential role it has played not only on the horror genre, but on movie making in general.
Coming to Connecticut
Star Michael C. Williams, along with Joshua Leonard, and Rei Hance (formerly Heather Donahue,) remain incredibly grateful to the fans of the movie and their support
Williams reflected on the movie making process and post movie challenges as the group prepares to make an appearance at the annual CT HorrorFest in September. CT HorrorFest returns Sept 21 and 22 at Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford The event is presented by Connecticut-based horror website Horror News Network, one of the top horror news and information sites on the web.
The Making of the Movie
The film then opens with a team of three young adults—Heather, Joshua, and Mike, gathering together to create a documentary on the legend of The Blair Witch. They initially film in the town of Burkittsville itself, asking residents about the legend They then begin to hike and set up a tent overnight to document any unusual sightings or sounds that can confirm or deny the witch’s existence. The basis of the movie is the footage, largely shot by Heather, which documents the group’s rising tense dynamic as they become lost She also captures what appears to be an ominous presence stalking the trio in the woods.
Much of the movie’s terror is unseen, and the final shot lingers in many a horror movie fan’s mind as one of the scariest they have ever experienced.
Original movie graphics. Photo contributed.
haunted ted HAPPENINGS
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THE DARK MANOR // 25 MAIN ST., BALTIC
The Dark Manor is Connecticut’s no 1 scariest haunted house. This fully outdoor haunted trail was freshly redesigned to deliver a thrilling new experience. Children under 13 are not recommended to visit during evening hours, but there are family-friendly matinees. Visit www. thedarkmanor.com.
HAUNTING AT THE RIDGE // POWDER RIDGE PARK, 99 POWDER HILL ROAD, MIDDLEFIELD
BY SUSAN SHULTZ
RichardTognetti,directorandviolin
JosephTawadros,oud JamesTawadros,percussion(Egyptian)
Guests will take a chair lift up the mountain in the dark, catching glimpses of creatures below and then descend on foot at their own risk! There are also family-friendly visits available, such as a fun Zombie Lounge with fire pits Visit www.powderridgepark.com/hauntings.
Hartford
Symphony
Celebrating Its 81st Season with Selections to Stir the Soul
BY SUSAN SHULTZ
FThe HSO’s Mission is to Enrich Lives and Community Through Great Music
ounded in 1934, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra plays to audiences numbering more than 95,000 statewide each season. The HSO’s extensive array of Education and Community Activities serves 23,000 individuals in Hartford and surrounding communities annually
Carolyn Kuan was named as the HSO’s 10th music director in January 2011—the first woman and youngest person to hold this title.
Two of the anchoring series for the HSO’s season are the Masterworks series and the Pops series >>
Pictured above: Full Orchestra. Photo contributed by Hartford Symphony Orchestra.
>> POPS! Performances
Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Pops performances will offer thrills, adventure, magic, and its awe-inspiring talent Audience members will be dazzled by concerts featuring celebrated movie scores, jaw-dropping acrobats set to festive favorites, and more.
This season’s performances, all held at MORTENSEN HALL AT THE BUSHNELL, include the following:
NEW! CIRQUE! SUGAR PLUM FANTASY – Saturday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m. All new for 2024, the Hartford Symphony’s traditional Holiday Cirque! concert is reimagined as Holiday Cirque! Sugar Plum Fantasy. Holiday favorites and classic music from the Nutcracker will be set against the breathtaking feats of astonishing aerialists, contortionists, and gymnasts.
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1 in Concert, March 29, 2025, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Madison Symphony Orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s epic score as the franchise’s seventh film is projected onto a giant screen
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MASTERWORKS PERFORMANCES
The Masterworks series gives audiences the experience of the tradition, the stories and the emotional power of classical music as it was meant to be heard. These nine concerts include breathtaking selections from the world’s most inspired composers, performed with a passion to stir the soul.
All Masterworks performances are held at the BELDING THEATER AT THE BUSHNELL – Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
PROKOFIEV 5 & PETER (Sept. 27- 29)
Prokofiev’s Peter and The Wolf and the Prokofiev No 5, plus the Classical Symphony are probably the three most beloved and well-known pieces by Prokofiev.
BEETHOVEN’S VIOLIN CONCERTO (Oct. 18-20)
Concertmaster Leonid Sigal’s will celebrate his 20th year with the symphony in this special concert.
BRAHMS’ FIRST (Nov 15 – 17)
The Brahms Symphony No 1 reflects Brahms’s deep reverence for Beethoven while showcasing his unique voice, featuring cellist Inbal Segev.
TCHAIKOVSKY & BONDS (Dec. 13-15)
Featuring Clayton Stephenson, the 2024-25 Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence in his first Masterworks concert of the season conducted by Jonathan Rush. The Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence is graciously funded by the Roberts Foundation
SIRENA PLAYS SIBELIUS (Feb 14-16, 2025)
Sirena Huang, returns to the Belding Stage to perform the famous Sibelius violin concerto
The Masterworks series closes out the year with performances featuring Mozart, Vivaldi, selections from the opera Fire Shut Up in My Bones, Rachmaninoff, and Gershwin.
HSO Conductor Carolyn Kuan Photo by Keith Claytor.
TALES OF HALLOWEEN
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
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The Hartford Symphony Orchestra will take audiences on a journey through the eerie world of spooky folklore, led by Conductor John Jesensky.
THE PRINCESS BRIDE in Concert, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before, with the power of a full symphony orchestra performing the entire musical score live-to-picture For the first time, composer Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score has been specially arranged for symphony orchestra.
More Hartford Symphony Orchestra Programs
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra offers high quality music learning experiences to students to help increase support for music education at the school level. This includes musicians visiting schools, offering a Discovery Concert Series implementing curriculum, and more
Community efforts include the Musicians Care Project, an initiative that brings the music to those unable to access it otherwise due to health reasons.
The HSO is committed to its mission is to enrich lives and community through great music, now for nearly a century.
“As we head into our 2024/2025 performance season we are excited to present a fantastic mix of exciting music. The musicians of
the Hartford Symphony Orchestra continue to deliver exceptional performances, showcasing their passion and skill with every note,” said Ashley Fedigan, director of marketing & public relations.
Masterworks Series subscriptions are now available for both 9 concerts or 6 concerts, as well as single tickets to all concerts.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the excitement of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.hartfordsymphony.org. //
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THIS SEASON THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, AND WE CAN’T WAITTO SHARE THIS MUSICAL ADVENTURE WITH YOU ALL.
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Tales of Halloween Photo by Jon Olson.
INDIE MOVIE THEATERS THEATE
BY SUSAN SHULTZ
The Playhouse. Photo contributed.
Legacy Cast
Photo: Sam Bibbins
INDIE MOVIES
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Cinema Lab, a New Jersey-based company working to rebuild and revitalize local movie theaters, recently held a grand opening of The Playhouse, a new, state-of-the-art rebuild of New Canaan’s community movie theater.
CEO Luke Parker Bowles, Chief Marketing Officer Brandon Jones, and Head of Experience Patrick Wilson were all present at the theater’s grand opening at the end of June.
The new theater offers a pub and a “warm, cozy neighborhood design,” according to its website. It also offers immersive stateof-the-art picture and sound, and will feature the “latest movies, hidden indie gems, or nostalgic films.” It will also include performances from The Met and National Theater Live, as well as filmmaker talkbacks.
The Playhouse is available for private events There are also membership packages that offer access to the private lounge, perks, unlimited movie tickets, and more Wilson, who stars in the popular “Conjuring” and “Insidious” film series, recently addressed the project and why he got involved.
WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO GET INVOLVED WITH SAVING LOCAL MOVIE THEATERS? WHY DO YOU THINK THEY ARE IMPORTANT?
WILSON: What prompted me getting involved was watching our local theater (the Bellevue Theater in Montclair) close in the fall of 2017, and feeling like we (Parker Bowles, Vinnie Onorati, and me) needed to do whatever we could to save it.
While it did not work out for us here in Montclair, we had already formed a team of like-minded industry folks who knew we could get it done elsewhere, so we formed a plan to help out similar towns who have also lost their local cinema
Cinema will never go away, but going to the theater is not the pastime it used to be We feel that local cinemas can represent the artistic heartbeat of a community, so by catering to the needs and desires of each town, we can create a boutique, localized experience that can both invigorate a town as well as push the art form forward.
THIS FALL, CT ISREADY TO Y ROCK
BY SUSAN SHULTZ
Whether it’s new artists or old favorites, in stadiums or by the beach, there is no shortage of musical options to enjoy in Connecticut.
As Air Supply prepares to celebrate nearly 50 years of harmonic collaboration, they continue to tour nonstop all over the world. The duo will perform at Stamford’s Palace Theater on Friday, Sept 27, at 7 p.m.
In September, perennial rockers Air Supply will bring their “Lost in Love” tour experience to Stamford
As the founding duo – native Australians Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell – prepare to celebrate nearly 50 years of harmonic collaboration, they continue to tour nonstop all over the world. Air Supply will perform at Stamford’s Palace Theater on Friday, Sept 27, at 7 p.m.
Hitchcock, 75, said the connection to fans is powerful – and starts with the songs.
“We are lucky because so many have connected to Graham’s writing and the songs. It is such a deep connection. We just had a lady in Hawaii who said she made sure our music was playing when she was giving birth,” Hitchcock said.
Hitchcock said the band can see it on audiences’ faces when they hear a song that is particularly special to them, and it brings them back.
“You can see how they are feeling when a couple gets closer, or sometimes there are tears,” he said >>
Photo by Denise Truscello
>> Also adding to the fan connection is how “accessible Graham and I are,” he said “You certainly have to have some kind of ego to go on stage, but we don’t have an attitude at all. Anyone can come up to us –I’ve almost never refused a photo. I think that means a lot to people. You can be scared to go up to a celebrity – we’ve never been that way,” he said Visit www.palacestamford.org for tickets.
Also at the end of September, the newly-branded SOUNDSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL (formerly Sound on Sound) will be held at Bridgeport’s Seaside Park. Currently the lineup includes:
SATURDAY: Noah Kahan, Goo Goo Dolls, Fleet Foxes, Boyz II Men, Grace Potter, The Sacred Souls, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Madi Diaz, Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories, and Rijah.
SUNDAY: Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Norah Jones, Teddy Swims, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Kills, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, The War and Treaty, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and Darren Kiely.
The new iteration of Sound on Sound will take the stage in Seaside Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept 29.
There are a variety of ticket options, including general admission for one or two days, general admission plus with added comfort amenities, and VIP sky decks and cabanas. The VIP sky decks and cabanas offer added dedicated locations, bars, concierges, and more For more information on tickets, visit www. soundsidemusicfestival.com
Other music venues to check out include large venues like Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun, and the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater. For smaller musical venues, visit the Ridgefield Playhouse, the collective group managed by Manic Presents (which includes the District Music Hall, College Street Music Theater, and more), and legendary venue The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y.
LISA LOEB
When Lisa Loeb first hit the charts in the 1990’s with her breakout hit “Stay (I Missed You),” she found the focus wasn’t initially on her music.
“They’d immediately start asking me about my glasses,” she said. “It was annoying at first.”
Loeb’s glasses became, for better or for worse, part of her trademark.
“I’d be like, ‘Can we talk about my music?’” she said
Since then, Loeb has come around to the part of her fame that is bespectacled
“I’ve had people tell me their daughters embraced getting glasses because of me,” she said.
Now, Loeb has embraced it by developing her own line of eyewear, EyeManic.
Loeb’s chart-topping hit had an equally groundbreaking video that followed Loeb in one take It was directed by director and actor Ethan Hawke.
While the video was successful, it had one byproduct that initially led to some confusion about Loeb’s skillset as a talented guitarist.
“At first I said I need to be playing guitar I felt like it was important to show who I was. We tried to shoot with my band and edit the footage in, but it just didn’t work, so we went with the artistic decision,” she said.
This led to some not realizing Loeb played guitar and wrote her own music. Her frame was also referenced in several early articles and reviews, she said
“People started writing not so flattering things They didn’t give me a chance You don’t see men who are songwriters being referred to as ‘waifs,’” she said
Loeb noted that since then, journalists have actually apologized to her for how they initially covered her
Since her initial rise to fame Loeb has continued to put out music, including some children’s albums, as well as composed music for movies. //
Pictured above: Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Lisa Loeb is part of the lineup for, Soundside Music Festival. It will be held at Bridgeport’s Seaside Park the last weekend of September. Photo by Juan Patino.
PLAN YOUR VISITTO
FALL2024
IWroteThat!AuthorTalk:SusanGranger
PalaceTheaterTour
DeepakChopra
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September7
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SPRING2025
TheAddamsFamily
January17–18
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2NDACT:CarolZiske
LitchfieldJazzBrunchwithTheEddieAllenQuintet
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Hadestown
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BoredTeachersComedyTour
PalaceTheaterTour
AnthonyRodia
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GilbertoSantaRosa
ItzhakPerlmaninRecital
Jazz:RicoJonesQuartet
JohnO’Hurley:AManwithStandards
HocusPocusLive!!!
IWroteThat!AuthorTalk:FionaDavis
IWroteThat!AuthorTalk:MariaSanchez
TableReading:Quentin—ARooseveltStory
PalaceTheaterTour
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ItalianBred:CandiceGuardino
Jazz:DukeRobillard&TheGerryBeaudoinTrio
TheRockOrchestrabyCandlelight
WoodburyBalletpresentsTheNutcracker
Jazz:NoaFortQuartet
TheSleepingBeautyBallet
PalaceTheaterTour
ShenYun
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PalaceTheaterTour
TheCherShow
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PalaceTheaterTour
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ComeFromAway
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MenopauseTheMusical2®
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OFFSTAGE SERIES
The Offstage performances include several curated series, including “2ND ACT,” a storytelling series featuring ordinary people sharing the extraordinary things they are doing in the second half of their lives. Other events include table readings of plays and a series called “I WROTE THAT,” featuring authors talking about their work. More intimate acts like jazz and open comedy mics are also featured. These events are held in the POLI CLUB, which also often hosts dinner and drinks for certain performances. The Palace Theater can also be rented as an event space for weddings, wedding ceremonies, business meetings and more.
WHILE ALL OF HIS HOPES FOR WHATTHE PALACE COULD BECOME HAVE BEEN FULFILLED, FRANK TAVERA SAYS, “THE WORK IS NOT DONE YET.”
The Vision
First and foremost, the vision for the Palace was to make the most of its beautifully designed theater.
“When you look at the physical nature of the place—it’s a European classically designed building. It is so welcoming with its design and grandeur,” Tavera said.
Beyond that, Tavera wanted to ensure the palace was a community arts center for Waterbury.
“In the 20 plus years before, the city had really been lacking a kind of cultural landmark—Broadway was always my target for the Palace—to make the perfect home for that,” Tavera said >>
The Grand Foyer of The Palace Theater can also be rented as an event space for weddings, wedding ceremonies, business meetings and more. Photo contributed by The Palace Theater.
>> In addition to the performances, Tavera said the goal was also to for the theater to support and create a high-quality community gathering space and support education and the arts
“We wanted a gathering space where whether they were seeing “Phantom of the Opera,” or Bob Dylan, or one of our speaker series, people could feel at home,” Tavera said.
The Future
“Because I was there from the beginning, I say the Palace is ‘my baby.’ I’m really proud of what we’ve accomplished,” Tavera continues.
“The content, the viability of the theater, the high-quality performances and we are financially sound—but the work is not done yet,” he said
He pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way that people wanted to enjoy live entertainment and while the doors have reopened, it is important to keep up with those needs in audiences. And focusing on those needs means making the visit an enjoyable experience—from the convenient parking to the stellar team of employees
“Our customer service is unmatched, from the front of the house, paid or volunteer, you are treated as if you are a guest in their own home,” he said And all this goes to the hope and goal that everyone who walks into The Palace Theater comes back.
“I believe it is the most majestic theater in the state—as grand as it was in 1922. The sightlines and the phenomenal acoustics just add to that,” he said
“WE WANTTHOSE WHO EXPERIENCE ALL THE PALACE HAS TO OFFER TO WANTTO COME BACK AGAIN, AND AGAIN.”
For more information on The Palace Theater’s upcoming shows and to buy tickets, visit www.palacetheaterct.org //
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Williams ’s character, Mike, was to be played by the actor as the one who was most frightened by the woods. He notes that is largely not his personality as an avid outdoorsman and fly fisherman
Williams said that throughout filming, the cast was each given a note with instructions that only the individual actor would know He said the cast immediately formed a camaraderie that continues to this day. Williams said he was thrilled to try to improv an entire movie.
Behind the Scenes
“I went to SUNY New Paltz’s theater program and my acting coach and mentor would encourage us to do improv. I did a bunch of comedy improv but loved the idea of doing an improv feature film,” Williams said
He noted that some of the locals who participated in the making of the movie were actors, but some were actual residents. In some cases, it was easy to tell, especially for Williams
“There’s a scene in the woods where we run into fishermen and I knew they were actors right away,” the fishing expert noted. “They were holding their reels upside down.”
What was also important, given the exhaustive and sometimes physical scenes among the actors, was the presence of trust.
“We had a codeword to snap us out of character and just be ‘us.’
That really allowed us to stay in character. Once you lose trust you are done,” he said
Another unfortunate by-product of people assuming they were real people is the criticism Rei Hance received for Heather continuing to keep the cameras rolling.
There are several arguments during stressful times in the movie when Mike and Josh urge her to “stop taping,” which audience members also criticized her for.
“That was her instruction. No matter what happened, you have to figure out a way to justify keeping the camera rolling, even against the yelling of the other characters. It was a challenge, and she was attacked unfairly for it,” he said
Throughout filming, the cast was surprised by crew choices and strategic moves. Initially, Williams was supposed to be the first of the team to be taken by the witch. Instead, Williams and Hance woke up one morning to find Josh gone
“I guess I am working for a few more days,” Williams said Another surprise, and one that Wiliams said was the only actual line of dialogue spoken by Mike the actor as well as Mike the character, came just before the pivotal end of the movie.
“This was the last scene, and I almost broke the process. We were not supposed to contact the crew unless it was urgent. I got my instructions for the day, and it said something like, go all the way to the top until Heather gets there, and then go all the way to the bottom, not waiting for her,” Williams said
He couldn’t wrap his head around those instructions He reached out and asked for clarity but got none Finally, as the final two set out following “Josh’s” cries for help – they come upon something that surprised them
“I said, ‘Oh S$%#, it’s a house,’—and that was actually me saying it,” he said
With a bit of a sinking heart, knowing what he next had to do as part of his movie assignment, Williams runs ahead with Hance following close behind. He also noted whether it was a movie set or not, the darkness of the woods, the eeriness of the children’s handprints, and truly the lack of knowledge as to what lay ahead was scary.
Williams runs “all the way” to the top of the house, with Hance, truly in terror, screaming behind him. Then, he knows he has to go “all the way to the bottom,” leaving her behind – to the basement
“Hearing her screams, it just broke my heart,” he said, knowing she was as in the dark as he was and likely actually frightened
The final ending was filmed in a variety of ways, but ultimately the most terrifying ending was simply for Heather to reach the basement, still screaming, to find Mike facing the wall. Then her camera just falls to the ground, and the only noise is its unmanned filming.
In terms of ever seeing the witch herself, Williams said the closest to anything being seen of the enemy was a moment in which the three are scared out of their tent
“PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE, WITHOUT HEATHER FILMING –THERE’S NO MOVIE.
” Mike Williams
Mike Williams Photo contributed.
WHAT SPECIAL PERSPECTIVE AS AN ACTOR DO YOU BRING TO THE LOVE OF MOVIE THEATERS?
WILSON: Well, since it’s my day job, I am pretty passionate about moviemaking and movie-watching There is nothing like the experience of being transported away in the dark for a few hours, especially in a beautiful cinema.
WHAT VALUE PARTICULARLY DO YOU THINK THEY BRING TO A COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE SHARED EXPERIENCE?
WILSON: What other communal experience changes every week, yet has the familiarity of home? Your local theater. Memories are made there. Thrills seeked Scares induced. Emotions fueled
Thoughts challenged While young people may not go as much as my generation did, the numbers for horror movies alone in theaters are still pretty astounding In a world of few surprises, you can still be shocked and moved in a theater.
AS SOMEONE WHO HAS APPEARED IN SOME OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT HORROR MOVIES OF OUR TIME, WHAT IS IT ABOUT HORROR MOVIES IN THE THEATER THAT CHANGES THE EXPERIENCE?
WILSON: Seeing a horror movie in a theater is an entirely different experience than at home. You can’t pause it. It’s loud. It’s dark. It’s unexpected. The shared screams and laughs from tension relief can’t be mimicked at home!
WHAT IS THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD PERCEPTION OF HORROR MOVIES IN YOUR OPINION, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE COMPLICATED AND DEEP RELATIONSHIPS YOU DEMONSTRATE?
WILSON: I don’t know what misunderstood perceptions there are, other than maybe making the mistake of grouping them into one genre. Some rely on jump scares, some on gore, some on psychological tension; there’s a wide range even in one genre…
THE ONES THAT MEAN SOMETHING TO ME ARE USUALLY THE ONES THATTRANSCEND THE GENRE AND REACH A WIDE AUDIENCE.
Patrick
Wilson
That’s when you know a film stands on its own. That’s why movies like “Jaws” and “The Silence of the Lambs” are always near the top of my favorite horror list. Every film scene needs tension, it’s just that horror movies seem to bring tension and its release to the forefront of the structure.
For more information on The Playhouse of New Canaan, visit www.cinemalab.com.
CEO Luke Parker Bowles (right), Chief Marketing Officer Brandon Jones (not pictured), and Head of Experience Patrick Wilson (left) were all present at the theater’s grand opening at the end of June
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INDIE MOVIES
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MORE THEATERS
Connecticut has a wide selection of independent movie theaters across the state. Here are some options:
Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St., Stamford.
The stated mission of the Avon Theatre, a nonprofit, is to provide “a culturally significant film, educational, and programmatic palette, which draws patrons from the greater Stamford region.” It offers regular features, specialty programming, director discussions, and other special features, such as the upcoming “Cat Video Fest” at the end of August
The fest will be made up of a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. A percent of the proceeds will go towards a local animal shelter. Visit www.avontheatre.org for more information.
Mystic Luxury Cinemas, Olde Mistick Village at 27 Coogan Blvd., Mystic A part of Shoreline Entertainment Group, this theater offers maximum-sized screens, premium lounger recliners with heat settings, a full bar and menu, and more.
Programming includes family films, specialty art movies, classic films, live events, blockbusters, and more There are two additional locations in Madison and Westbrook Visit www.mysticluxurycinemas. com for more information.
Cinestudio, Trinity College, 300 Summit St., Hartford Cinestudio is a nonprofit independent film theater located at Summit Street and College Terrace on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. It of fers independent domestic and fo eign films, classic films, director talkback events, and a variety of film series Visit www.cinestudio.org for more information. >>
>> Greenwood Features, 269 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. Greenwood Features is home to the former Bethel Cinema, which served the local area with independent and art films. The theater was purchased by Bethel locals and has been reimagined as a location for those looking to enjoy a fun cinema environment. The cinema features four screens that show new releases, classic films, and independent features. The concessions have been expanded to include beer and wine. Visit www.greenwoodfeatures. com for more information.
The Prospector, 25 Prospect St., Ridgefield. The Prospector is a non-profit providing competitive and inclusive employment for people with disabilities through the operation of a first-run movie theater and online popcorn business. Employees of the Prospector are known as Prospects, and approximately 75 percent self-identify with a disability. Visit www.prospectortheater org for more information.
Bantam Cinema & Arts Center, 14 Bantam Lake Road, Bantam. The Bantam Cinema & Arts Center is a nonprofit film and arts center located in the state’s northwest corner; it is the oldest continuously-operated movie theater in Connecticut
The cinema offers independent films, high-quality mainstream films, and National Theater Live performances as well as guest speakers, discussion panels, theme nights, film festivals, film series, and other special events. The center also offers live events such as music and poetry and play readings, and intends to add comedy nights and cabarets Visit www.bantamcinema. org for more information. //
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“IT IS TRULY SOME OF THE FINEST WORK I’VE EVER SEEN ON CAMERA—ITIS SO REAL,SO AUTHENTIC.”
Mike Williams
“There’s a moment where Heather yells ‘What the #$% is that?” he said The crew had someone dress in a fully white bodystocking but it never worked on film, so it was left to mystery.
As for the relationship between the characters, despite their differences, Williams said he feels by the end they had truly come to love one another. There are several tender conversations between Mike and Heather as they come to grips with their fate, sharing special memories.
Despite the improvisational aspect of the movie, it “never occurred” to the cast to form any kind of romantic connection within the dynamic.
“It is funny when we are asked that—I just never even thought of it,” he said
Williams also said that Hance’s fully improvised scene, which has become the hallmark of the movie, in which she takes full accountability, sobbing into the camera and giving a farewell message, still leaves him in awe.
The Aftermath
As for not being able to be part of the film’s celebratory success immediately upon release, Williams noted the cast “didn’t love it.”
“People just didn’t believe we were acting. People just kept challenging me, saying, were you really acting?” he said.
Part of the challenge was the marketing, part of it was using their own names.
“I’d go to auditions and cite that movie and they’d question if I was really acting They’d say, ‘But you looked really scared?’ and I’d say, ‘Yes, because I’m a really good actor,’” he said
Relationships between Hance, Leonard and Williams remain tight as ever, and he said when they do talk, they just pick up where they left off.
The Fans
Williams said the response of the fans to himself, and his costars is “incredibly humbling.”
“For them, it isn’t just a movie, it’s an event. They remember who they went with and when This movie is a part of people’s lives,” he said
WILLIAMS TODAY
Today, Williams and his wife, Toni, his high school sweetheart run the theater department at their former high school co-directors at Westlake High School in New York.
Toni is a graduate of Marist College where she studied communications and went on to become a professional casting associate for film in Los Angeles. Some of Toni’s credits include Just Married and The Italian Job. They also run the MCW Acting Studio, an acting school for all ages in Hawthorne, New York
Williams is an adjunct faculty member at the Jacob Burns Media Arts Lab in Pleasantville, NY, where he teaches acting to kids, teens, and adults. The couple have two college-age children. Williams said he loves to encourage young actors to follow their dreams and manifest their success. And all in all, he loves acting. He’s made cameos on television’s’ “FBI,” and is currently appearing in an independent film, “Ghost Game,” set to hit theaters soon
Williams noted a recent appearance at which a mother brought her son’s shirt—the son had recently passed away at the age of 19, for him to sign. She told Williams how much the movie had meant to her son.
“We just wept together,” he said
What Williams also wants to make clear is that any issue he and his cast ever had with some of the earlier decisions that were made during the film’s rollout, it was never about or directed at the fans
“We love our fans We love and appreciate them always and we want them to know that” he said
To visit with Williams, Hance and Leonard at the upcoming CT HorrorFest, visit www.horrornewsnetwork.net/ct-horror for tickets, meets and greets, and photo op, as well as the list of other horror celebrities attending.
CT HorrorFest returns Sept. 21 and 22 at Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The event is presented by Connecticut-based horror website Horror News Network, one of the top horror news and information sites on the web. //
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TERROR AT QUASSY // QUASSY AMUSEMENT PARK, 2132 MIDDLEBURY ROAD, MIDDLEBURY
Quassy Amusement Park offers its annual Halloween event on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings in October. Rides will be open as well as additional Halloween attractions. Visit www.quassy.com/ special-events.
LEGENDS OF FEAR: HAYRIDE & TRAIL
// 2 SAW MILL CITY ROAD, SHELTON
Impossible to run out of scares, Legends of Fear offers a hayride, several haunted trails, and a selection of haunted houses Visit www.legendsoffear.com
THE FORSAKEN LANDS // 435 TORRINGTON ROAD, GOSHEN
This Connecticut haunted house is home to a plethora of inhabitants who claim this
long forgotten farm village as their own. They unleash their wrath on and consume all who dare step foot onto their forbidden grounds! It opens Saturday, Sept 28. Visit www.forsakenlandshaunt.com
PHANTOM FALL FEST // LAKE COMPOUNCE, 185 ENTERPRISE DRIVE, BRISTOL
Join Lake Compounce for Halloween fun every weekend through October beginning Sept 23 Visit www.lakecompounce.com
TRAIL OF TERROR // 60 N. PLAINS HWY, WALLINGFORD
The Trail of Terror this year features “The Harvest.” Follow a timed, hour-long outdoor trail – but beware of the Harvester! The trail offers 30 interactive scenes and more than 80 characters; parental discretion is advised. Visit www.trailofterror.com.
SCARRYBROOKE PARK HAUNTED TRAIL // HARRYBROOKE PARK, 100 STILL RIVER DRIVE, NEW MILFORD
Operating on Fridays in October, this haunted trail offers four nights of madness and adventure. Visit www.harrybrookepark.org/ haunted-trail.html.
THE
WITCH’S
DUNGEON MUSEUM // 103 E. MAIN ST., PLAINVILLE
Though not a haunted house, this yearround museum, open by appointment only, is a thrilling way to celebrate spooky season It includes perfect replicas of your favorite Hollywood monsters and a greeting by Vincent Price. Visit www.preservehollywood.org //
STAMFORD’S COMEDY CLUB, the first branch of New York Comedy Club outside of the Big Apple, promises to bring a mix of classic New York stand-up and national touring headliners The club will feature actor and comedian Jamie Kennedy in September, as well as comedian Eric D’Alessandro in October. Visit www.stamford.newyorkcomedyclub. com for all the upcoming shows.
BY SUSAN SHULTZ
They say laughter is the best medicine, and if that is the case, Connecticut is offering just what the doctor ordered.
THE STRESS FACTORY showcases today’s comedy stars, many of whom call owner Vinnie Brand a friend. Past performers include Connecticut natives Lisa Lampanelli and Kevin Nealon, George Lopez, and more For the latest lineup, visit www.bridgeport. stressfactory.com
CLUB IS ONE OF MANY THAT
FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB AND DINNER THEATRE has been a career-launching pad for dozens of familiar faces in television and film The Hartford Funny Bone location is in Manchester, and upcoming acts include Aries Spears and Bill Bellamy. Visit www. hartford.funnybone.com for a full lineup. >>
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>> COMEDY CLUBS AREN’TTHE ONLY VENUES WHERE YOU CAN FIND YOUR FAVORITE COMEDIAN
THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE offers a variety of comedy for audiences. In October, Vic DiBitetto will bring his show to the Playhouse, as well as actor and comedian Jim Belushi. In November, actor and comedian Michael Rappaport Rappaport can currently be seen in seen in Hulu’s Life & Beth and has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s.
FOXWOODS in Mashantucket offers a stellar lineup of comedy shows, including Brian Regan, Tracy Morgan and Kevin James. Keep up with the listing at www.foxwoods.com
In the fall, Andrew Dice Clay and Kevin James will bring their comedy tours to THE CAPITOL THEATRE in Port Chester. Keep up with the calendar at www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Whether a small club for stand up or a blockbuster arena comedian, there’s no end to the opportunities for laughter in Connecticut this season. //
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“IT’S
THE FIRSTTIME [TOOTSIE]
WILL BE PERFORMED IN THE AREA AND DEFINITELY THE FIRST TIME IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY.”
Lou Ursone
The Upcoming Season
Curtain Call’s upcoming season features some beloved movie throwbacks, classics, and jubilant musicals
Opening the season will be a newer musical, “TOOTSIE,” based on the 1982 movie of the same name It runs from Sept 13 to Oct. 5 at The Kweskin Theatre.
“Tootsie” is the story of actor Michael Dorsey who can’t keep a job, so he disguises himself as a middle-aged woman to get work. The story gets more complicated when Michael, dressed as Dorothy Michaels, falls in love with his co-star, Julie, while becoming an overnight success.
Up next at The Dressing Room Theatre is “AND THEN THERE WERE NONE” by legendary mystery author Agatha Christie The show, which runs from Sept 19 through Oct. 13, is the story of 10 strangers summoned to a remote island, each with a secret past One by one they are brutally murdered, and the audience gets a surprise ending
Next up is an original Curtain Call production, “MULBERRY STREET,” the most produced romantic comedy in Stamford history. From Nov. 1-17, celebrate Italian-style with the Morello and
Baccolini families in New York’s Little Italy circa 1939. And you don’t have to be Italian to enjoy this wonderfully funny and ofttimes poignant classic.
Curtain Call then offers the classically hilarious “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” at The Kweskin Theatre from Nov. 22 through Dec. 14
From the creators of “The Producers “comes the celebrated West End version of this monster musical comedy The grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick, inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania and follows in his grandfather’s footsteps.
The year ends with “THE THREE STOOGES,” a slapstick holiday musical adaptation of the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, at The Dressing Room Theatre Dec. 6-15.
“
THEATER, AND THE ARTS IN GENERAL, fill the soul. soul”
Lou Ursone
Alex Imbrosci, Janice Pasqua and Lou Ursone play daughter, mother and father in a 2018 production of “Mulberry Street.” Photo contributed by Curtain Call.
Experi Some Real
OrpheusChamber Orchestra withGarrickOhlsson
Friday,September 27, 7:30pm
An EveningwithDavid Sedaris
Friday,October 4, 8pm
Chamber Music SocietyofLincolnCenter BartókandBeethoven
Saturday, October 19, 5pm
Manual Cinema’s Frankenstein
Sunday, October 20, 7pm
Samara Joy
Saturday, November 9, 8pm
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Friday, November 15, 8pm
Tessa Lark, Joshua Roman &EdgarMeyer
Sunday, November 17, 5pm
The Treehouse Shakers Flutter
Saturday, December 7, 10 am, noon, 2pm
The Rob Mathes HolidayConcert
Friday, December 20, 8pm
Saturday, December 21, 8pm
Sunday, December 22, 3pm
Tall Stories TheGruffalo’sChild
Sunday, February 2, 3pm
Paul Taylor Dance Company
Friday, February 14, 8pm
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: SpanishJourney
Saturday, February 15, 5pm
RUBBERBAND
Saturday, March 1, 8pm
The String Queens Saturday, March 8, 8pm
The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia GoodnightMoon&TheRunawayBunny
Sunday, March 16, 3pm
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents NewOrleansSongbook
Sunday, April 6, 5pm
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Tchaikovsky’s“SouvenirdeFlorence”
Saturday, May 3, 5pm
MOMIX Alice
Saturday, May 3, 8pm
COMING TO CURTAIN CALL IN 2025
The new year begins with “STEEL MAGNOLIAS,” a poignant play that tugs at all of our heartstrings while making us laugh with these vibrant characters. The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, La., where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done Filled with hilarious repartee and a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play’s more poignant side gives its characters a special quality, making them truly touching, funny, and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
Next up, from Jan. 31 through Feb. 15, is another trip down memory lane with the musical “MYSTIC PIZZA.” Based on the beloved 1988 romantic comedy that launched the career of Julia Roberts, the story follows three working-class girls
who navigate the complexities of life, love, and family while serving everyone from the townies to the privileged country club set in a small-town pizza joint.
Can you handle the truth? Find out when “A FEW GOOD MEN” is performed at The Dressing Room Theatre from March 6-23
This Broadway hit about two Marines on trial for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage. The Navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games than the case, expects a plea bargain and a cover-up of what really happened.
If you love Cole Porter, then the next musical is for you! “ANYTHING GOES” runs at The Kweskin Theatre April 4-26. This new version features a revised script updated in light of contemporary sensibilities,
and includes the hits “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” “Friendship,” “It’s De-Lovely,” and the title song along with “Easy to Love,” “Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye,” and “Buddie, Beware.”
In May, Curtain Call will host “A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN” at The Dressing Room Theatre. At a senior living community in the Adirondacks, a small group of residents decide they’re not quite ready to “go gentle into that good night.” The play is a tale about those who will not be forgotten—a serious comedy about sex, drugs, and rocking chairs.
The season ends with “THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL,” running June 6-28 at The Kweskin Theatre. Curtain Call also offers a free Shakespeare program over the summer, and year-round educational programs for all ages
Ursone hopes audiences will come out for the varied selection of performances this season
“Theater, & the arts in general, fill the soul,” he said. “Here, a family of four can see a show for less than the cost of one ticket to a Broadway show with plenty of parking and a restaurant on site.”
To learn more about Curtain Call’s upcoming season or to purchase tickets, visit www.curtaincallinc.com //
Curtain Call will be offering “Macbeth” for its Shakespeare on the Green presentation next summer Pictured is the cast performing Macbeth in 2010. Photo contributed by Curtain Call.
The Sing-Along Film Concert
Featuring Banda de la Casita