It’s something brand-new at Ross Valley Players. We’re opening up the Barn to five solo performers for a weeklong series of solo performance pieces. It’s a chance to bring you work that’s fresh, new, and intriguing. See some of the Bay Area’s most amazing solo acts performing works that are funny, provocative, emotional and often based on true life experiences. Five different performers on five different nights—for five performances only. Mark your calendars now for something special.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Punchline
by Alicia Dattner
Take a journey into the quirky world of standup comedians, hungry-funny monsters who live in the belly, Jewish grandmothers, and wacky gurus who all think they know the answers. A dive inside the wild playground of the mind to ask the big questions: What’s life all about? Why am I here? Where are you hiding the chocolate? This poignant and bittersweet comedy speaks to the heart of what really matters.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tolula
by Kikélomo Adedeji, directed by Craig Landry
When her illegal boyfriend, Rafi, returns home to Mexico, a heartbroken artist searches for solace in Tolula, New Mexico— population 298. Unable to find even a minimum wage job, she crosses the border to visit Rafi and falls in love all over again. Staying in Mexico is not an option for either of them but returning to the U.S. means Rafi will have to again pay a “coyote” to get him across the perilous border—this time in the 120-degree heat of the Sonora desert.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sleep to Wake
Robert Browning Remembers Elizabeth
by Julian López-Morillas
The world premiere of Julian Lopez-Morillas' exploration of Victorian poet Robert Browning and his writings.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Tea 'n Crisp
by Richard Louis James
Quentin Crisp lived life without shame, without reservation, and without compromise. Now Richard Louis James brings the icon and raconteur Crisp back to life in this remarkable interpretation.
"Packed with riveting pleasures of the unexpected...it's perfect!"—BeyondChron
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Hope Eternal
by Joel Blum
Tony award nominee Joel Blum presents the world premiere of a musical journey through the life of Bob Hope and the actor playing him.
"Blum's casually placed comic delivery and nimble dancing are completely winning..."
—New York Times
