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Next up: "Arthur, The Begetting" by Jeff Berryman.
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island is excited about the upcoming performances of “Arthur, The Begetting” by Seattle playwright and actor, Jeff Berryman. This powerful play is the first in a series of plays retelling the story of King Arthur.
The play follows Igraine, Queen of Dumonia, played by Valerie Buxbaum, from the day of her marriage to Teyrnon, King of Cornwall, played by Zack Knight, to a time twelve years later when Ambrosius, the warlord who has briefly united Britain after the retreat of the Romans, has been murdered. The assailant is unknown and suspicions are flying among the competitors for his vacant throne.
Igraine has visions that convince her that she will have a son (Arthur) who will be the High King who will unite Britain. As Igraine struggles to understand conflicting and unclear visions of who is to be the father of the coming child, Teyrnon, Emrys, King of Powys, played by Indy Zoeller, and Uther Pendragon, played by Evan Buxbaum, vie for the vacant throne. Layered on top of this story is the politics of building Britain from a number of small kingdoms to a united country capable of defending itself from the Saxons, Picts, Irish and others who constantly attack the small kingdoms. The conflict between the fading pagan beliefs and Christianity further complicates the story.
The cast also includes Freddy Hinkle as Gaius, the Roman trained doctor who may know more about Ambrosius’ death than he is saying and Ariel Vergen as Anna the daughter of Igraine and Teyrnon.
Jerry Kraft, in his review for TheatreSeattle.com said: “…a play that rewards the close-listening it requires with a wealth of beautifully crafted and elegant language. The emotions are raw and unbridled, often starkly emphatic, but never simple or one-dimensional…a mature, complex, and engaging drama…THIS WAS A GREAT EVENING IN THE THEATRE.”
Doug Bechtel, the director says: Arthur, The Begetting is one of those plays you don’t want to miss. If you miss it, you will regret it. It’s a special evening of theater.
There will be just five performances of Arthur, The Begetting: Friday, September 3rd, Saturday, September 4th and Friday through Sunday, September 10th through August 12th. All performances will be at 7:30 pm at the Grange.
Due to some minor violence and mild sexual references this play may not be suitable for very young children. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill's Book Store, on-line (click link to the left) or at the door. For additional information contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.
We close out this year on Orcas with three additional performances of "Brilliant Traces"
October 14th thru October 16th we will present three additional performances of "Brilliant Traces" starring Melinda Milligan and Norm Stamper for those who missed it the first time or just want to see this wonderful play again. If you miss these performances, we will be presenting Brilliant Traces in Seattle the last two weekends in October and the first weekend in November.
ROAD TRIP!!!
The Actors Theater is taking Brilliant Traces to Seattle with nine performances at the Richard Hugo House on Capital Hill.
Opening night is Thursday, October 21st with additional performances on the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th 30th and November 5th, 6th with closing night Sunday, November 7th. Curtain time in Seattle is at 8:00 pm.
Tickets for Brilliant Traces in Seattle are only available on line. For more information go to our web site: www.orcasactors.com. Join the 86 people who follow The Actors Theater on Facebook.
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