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The Merchant of Venice - 2006

CalibanCo Theatre — Tue, 02 May 2006 13:31:51 GMT

THE PRICE OF JUSTICE IN THE MERCHANT OF VENICE... CalibanCo Theatre proudly announces the upcoming production of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, playing Monday, Friday and Saturday evenings May 5-20 at 7:30 PM at 610 W. 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408. Their first production since receiving the City Page's "Best of" award, CalibanCo presents a tale with lasting social resonance that remains frighteningly relevant today. While considered one of Shakespeare's comedies, The Merchant of Venice presents a difficult, striking account of moral and ethical corruption in which no one is excused. Amidst the laughter, runs the undercurrent of love, mercy, and revenge. The story centers on Shakespeare's masterfully drawn antagonist, Shylock, a Jewish money-lender, who is confronted with prejudice and his own bloody desire for revenge. Portia, a young socialite, has her faith and honor tested with a new, budding romance and culminating in a life-and-death courtroom war of words. Jared Reise directs a stellar cast including Shawn Hoffman as Shylock and Brandon Williams as Portia as well as Jeremiah Stich, Jody Bee, Brian Watson-Jones, Ryan Kathman, Kathy Kupiecki, and Andrew Cleveland. Admission for all performances is "Pay What We're Worth". Reserve your seats today by calling (952) 210-8295!

image: CalibanCo's "The Merchant of Venice"

BEST INDEPENDENT THEATRE - 2005 CITY PAGES

CalibanCo Theatre — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 02:37:23 GMT

[b]BEST INDEPENDENT THEATER[/b] [b]CalibanCo Theatre[/b] Theatergoers in the Twin Cities are often blissfully unaware of the embarrassment of independent riches in this town. In most other American cities of this size, there are but a handful of theatrical options on any given weekend. Here, a couple of dozen offerings are on the plate at any given time. Earlier this year the tiny CalibanCo served up a quintessential small-theater experience: Neil LaBute on an empty stage in a church basement. Artistic director Jeremy Cottrell assembled a sharp cast for Bash, a series of monologues dealing unflinchingly with death and horrible misdeeds. The small audience (some seated on sofas, for crying out loud!) was treated to an intelligent and emotionally complicated performance that could have translated to almost any stage. Cottrell told the audience beforehand that CalibanCo will be looking for new digs in the future. Let's hope it's a bigger but similarly intimate venue, and that the company can build on its momentum.

The Tempest - 2005

CalibanCo Theatre — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 18:12:03 GMT

THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare adapted by Jeremy Cottrell -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Performance Dates: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opening Night, Friday, April 22, 2005 Performances will be Thursday- Saturday, April 22nd through May 14th. Two special "Pay What You Will" performances will be held Mondays, May 2nd and May 9th. For reservations, call 952-210-8295, or email reservations@calibanco.org Performances will be held at: CALIBANCO THEATRE 610 W 28TH STREET, Minneapolis, MN *****All Performances begin at 7:30***** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cast: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adrian: Nicole Schrader Alonsa: Elizabeth Sibley Antonia: Heidi Berg Ariell: Jolie Meshbesher Caliban: Jared Reise Ceres (Spirit): Lacy Habdas Ferdinand: Brian Watson Jones Gonzalo: Will Love Iris (Spirit): Haley Chamberlain Juno (Spirit): Nicole Schrader Miranda: Maren Bush Prospero: Jeremy Cottrell Sebastian: Andrew Cleveland Spirit: Margot LeClair Stephano: Andy Chambers Trinculo: Anna Olson

Aristophanes' The Frogs - 2003

CalibanCo Theatre — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 22:18:17 GMT

Feeling Faust (MN Fringe Festival) -2004

CalibanCo Theatre — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:01:52 GMT

The House of Bernarda Alba - 2004

CalibanCo Theatre — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:01:04 GMT

Cymbeline -2004

CalibanCo Theatre — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 17:00:03 GMT

No Exit- 2003

CalibanCo Theatre — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 16:45:21 GMT

No Exit -2003

Suddenly Last Summer- 2003

CalibanCo Theatre — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 16:40:54 GMT

2 Noble Kinsmyn (MN Fringe Festival) - 2002

CalibanCo Theatre — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 15:54:56 GMT

Two Noble Kinsmyn (2002 Fringe Festival Entry)

BASH: The Latter Day Plays - 2005

CalibanCo Theatre — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 15:03:34 GMT

On Friday, February 11, CalibanCo Theatre will open its third season with Neil LaBute's BASH, directed by Jeremy Cottrell featuring Heidi Berg, Christi Cottrell, Jared Reise and Jeremiah Stich. The event will begin at 7:00 PM, and all participants will be served hors d'oeuvres and beverages prior to the show. All attendees are also encouraged to participate in a silent auction to help CalibanCo continue its tradition of high-quality, intriguing productions of the world's greatest tales. BASH is a dark trilogy exploring the monster lurking in each of us. When asked why he would put such characters on stage, LaBute answered, "Great good can come from showing great evil." The first selection, "Iphigenia in Orem," has its basis in Greek mythology. A traveling salesman gives away a dark secret to a complete stranger in a hotel room in Vegas. In "A Gaggle of Saints," the second piece of the evening, the audience is introduced to a young socialite couple regaling about a reunion with friends in New York City. A magical evening for them both reveals a haunting reality. LaBute ends the trio with "Medea Redux." Inspired by the infamous Greek legend, the audience watches in horror as a mother confesses to an unimaginable crime. The subject matter of the play is extremely mature and not suitable for all audiences. After the performance, silent auction winners will be announced, and everyone will launch the theatre into its third season with a champagne toast and birthday cake. You will also have the opportunity to meet the director and actors of BASH and discuss the play. Tickets for this event are $25. If you are unable to attend this performance, the show will run Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM through March 5. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors, $12 with a reservation or $15 at the door. We accept cash and check only. There will also be two "Industry/Pay What You Will" performances on Mondays, February 21 and 28 at 7:30 PM. Please call 952/210-8295 to reserve your seat or email Reservations. All performances will be held at CalibanCo Theatre located at 610 W. 28th Street at the corner of Lyndale and 28th in Uptown on the Garfiled side (east side) of Salem English Lutheran Church. Parking is free in the church's lot.