The Rogue Theatre heats things up a wee bit more with its current production of Itamar Moses' "The Four of Us," which winds up this weekend.
It's a rich little nonlinear comedy that'll make you laugh. The two characters (that's right, just two) are played by with joyous commitment by Matt Bowdren and John Shartzer. Cynthia Meier directs. The story is about two old friends who get together to celebrate the success of one of them - and good ol' jealousy pops in on the celebration.
Performances are 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd. Whatever you do, don't miss the musical prelude, an outrageous piece of improvisation by the two stars. Tickets are $24; half-price student rush 15 minutes before curtain. 551-2053.
Beowulf launches 'Page on the Stage'
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There's nothing more thrilling than being first - first to read a book, hear a new piece of music, see a play.
You can be first with Beowulf Alley Theatre's new play festival, "Page on the Stage."
Three local playwrights - John Vornholt, Gavin Kayner, and Jonathan Northover - will present staged readings of their works at the festival:
"The First Third" (Vornholt), about a group of college seniors waiting to see if their number comes up in the draft lottery at the height of the Vietnam War; "The Language of Flowers" (Kayner), a mystery, love story and maybe even a mysterious love story; and "A Work of Art" (Northover), about a painting that disappears.
The play fest begins Wednesday and continues through July 18 at Beowulf, 11 S. Sixth Ave. Tickets are $12 for a single play or $30 for the series. Call 882-0555 or check the website, www.beowulfalley.org, for specific times, dates and tickets.
Also on stage . . .
• "Holmes & Watson" - The Comedy Playhouse, 3620 N. First Ave. Meet the master detective and his partner as they bring to life four famous short stories from the pen of Arthur Conan Doyle. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. $18. 260-6442.
• "Cloud 9" - Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. An adult comedy by Caryl Churchill. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays through July 25. $15-$18. 327-4242.
• "Sylvia" - Studio Connections, 9071 E. Old Spanish Trail. A romantic comedy . . . with a dog. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $15. 731-1559.
• Odyssey Storytelling Presents: I Quit! Moving On - Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Six people have 10 minutes each to tell their true stories about a theme. 7-9 p.m. Thursday. $7. 730-4112.
• "Fireside Chats With FDR" - Comedy Playhouse, 3620 N. First Ave. James Gooden, as Franklin D. Roosevelt, re-creates some of the most interesting and important moments in American history. 7:30 p.m. July 2-3, 3 p.m. July 4. $18. 260-6442.
Young at Art . . .
• "Rockin' Cinderella" - Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Cinderella rides into the 1950s, and the audience is part of the story. All ages. 1-2 p.m. Sundays through July 25. $5-$8. 327-4242.
• "Space Wars, or, May the Farce Be With You!" - The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Comedy. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 21. $17.95. 886-9428.
