Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Theatre Nights

As we come up on our first Theatre Night at the Logan Arthouse & Cinema, we company members get feeling giddy, anxious, and eager to get our show on the road.  We at Achtung! Theatre Company have worked hard to get this debut to its feet.  So first off, let me explain what is about to be unleashed upon the community:
Theatre Nights are a bi-monthy forum of monologues, short scenes, one acts, and exercises performed before a live audience.  These nights are not only meant to entertain but also to enlighten our audiences in the vast world of theatre, including what goes on behind the scenes.  This means we'll also have guest presentations that shed more light on the magic behind the curtain, such as playwriting, design, directing, and the like.
These Theatre Nights run about an hour and a half long with a ten minute intermission in between.  This little break allows our patrons to take care of business and restock on their concessions, it also offers a discrete exit for those who prefer not to stay for any "edgier" material reserved for the second half.  Now we at ATC don't seek to merely shock or offend, rather we select material that stretches one's perspective through honest performance.  While we respect the opinions of our audience, we invite all to experience what is offered after intermission.
Admission is $5 a person.  This helps us to pay for the royalties of future shows and fulfill our company's mission statement.
Besides the benefit the community can receive through a live performance, our company members reap the rewards of a consistent chance to perfect their skills and grow in their craft.  We encourage you to show them your support by attending our performances.
Well, there you have it, come and see what Achtung! Theatre is all about!




Saturday, August 6, 2011

Spotlight Rev. Jay

We have been working on material for our Theatre Nights and have enjoyed the writings of Reverend Jay Goldstein.  Maren was good enough to contact him and obtain a bio.  Thank you Reverend for taking the time to reply and for the allowing us to use your material.                      ~~~~  Susan


       Reverend Jay Goldstein is an actor/comedian from NYC. Some of his clients have included, Pepsi, Volkswagen, Disney and the NFL. He has worked as a copywriter, a text book editor and a bus driver for a Long Island summer camp.  He has a BA in Communications from Queens college and is an alumnus of Gotham City Improv, where he has taught improv comedy and writing for ten years. Reverend Jay’s work has been performed as far away as Maine, Texas and Australia effectively traveling farther than he has. Rev. Jay is unfortunately not a good enough writer to express how proud and grateful he was to be asked to participate in this event.