Theater/Dance/Performance Art Next 7 Days
Drama Kids International-Drama Classes for Kids
Fridays, 5 p.m. Continues through May 24
704-612-1441Theater/Dance/Performance Art
After School drama classes for kids ages 6-11- Where the difference is dramatic!
$66.00 per month
PROOF
Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Continues through June 2 704-455-8542Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Catherine, a troubled young woman who has spent years caring for her father, a brilliant but unstable mathematician. Following his death, she must deal with the arrival of her estranged sister and the attentions of her father’s former student who hopes to find valuable work in the notebooks he left behind. A burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: how much of her father’s madness —or genius — did she inherit?
$18.00 - $28.00
Avenue Q
Wed., May 22, 7:30 p.m., Thu., May 23, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 24, 7:30 & 11 p.m., Sat., May 25, 8 p.m., Sun., May 26, 2:30 p.m., Wed., May 29, 7:30 p.m., Thu., May 30, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 31, 8 p.m., Sat., June 1, 8 p.m. and Sun., June 2, 2:30 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Lovers of irreverence can rejoice greatly, for the potty-mouthed puppets of Avenue Q are bringing their song-and-angst routine to Theatre Charlotte, May 17–June 2. Recent college grad Princeton is the newest tenement tenant on this queer city block, wondering how he can parlay an English degree into a livelihood while instantly smitten — how could he not be? — by equally anxious and awkward Kate Monster. The song list is self-recommending to anyone who has ever suffered through the varnished truths of Sesame Street and Mister Rogers, including such hits as “It Sucks to Be Me,” “Everyone’s A Little Bit Racist,” and the imperishable “The Internet Is for Porn.” Blue-chipper Billy Ensley is directing a formidable cast that stars Andy Faulkenberry as Princeton and KC Roberge as Kate. Genders be damned, the supporting cast includes Matt Kenyon as Lucy the Slut and Veda Covington as Gary Coleman. Yes, that Gary Coleman. $25-$27
Proof
Thu., May 23, 8 p.m., Fri., May 24, 8 p.m., Sat., May 25, 8 p.m., Sun., May 26, 2:30 p.m., Thu., May 30, 8 p.m., Fri., May 31, 8 p.m., Sat., June 1, 8 p.m. and Sun., June 2, 2:30 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Premiering at the Manhattan Theatre Club in May of 2000 and working its way up to Broadway just five months later, David Auburn’s Proof is ... well ... proof that starting small can lead to bigger and better things. In 2001, the play picked up a Pulitzer Prize for “Drama” and a Tony Award for “Best Play,” before going on a continuous run that came to a close in 2003. Afterwards, it was adapted into a film, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins and Jake Gyllenhaal. Reemerging in the quarters of Carolina Actors Studio Theatre, this production doesn’t really need a plug, but for folks who struggle with finding good solutions for things to do, consider this your cheat sheet. But be forewarned: This isn’t the happiest of plays. It revolves around Catherine (played by the talented Karina Roberts-Caporino), who sacrificed her own dreams to care for her mentally ill father (George Gray), a former mathematical genius, while her sister ran off to New York. With his death, Catherine faces her estranged sibling and one of her father’s former students, who thinks that an undiscovered, breakthrough manuscript may be hidden in her father’s office. Add to all this a blossoming romance and some questionable sanity and you’ve got the general equation for Proof.
$18-$28
Ruined
Fri., May 24, 8 p.m., Sat., May 25, 8 p.m., Sun., May 26, 3 p.m., Thu., May 30, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 31, 8 p.m., Sat., June 1, 8 p.m., Sun., June 2, 3 p.m., Wed., June 5, 7:30 p.m., Thu., June 6, 7:30 p.m., Fri., June 7, 8 p.m. and Sat., June 8, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
On Q Productions presents the 2009 Pulitzer Prize-winning work by Lynn Nottage set in present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo. The story follows a young woman through her struggles in the middle of a complex civil war. $24; May 29 is 'Pay What You Can' night
This
Sundays, 2 p.m. and First Wednesday-Saturday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 9Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Jane is not fine. Her friends disagree about the best remedy (game nights? red wine? blind dates?) but they all agree: Jane is definitely not fine. This is a wonderfully rich and poignant play about old friends and the pitfalls of looming middle age. Written by Melissa James Gibson. For more information, visit www.ncstage.org. $16-$28
Improv Comedy Show by Charlotte Comedy Theater
Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28 803-548-6824Comedy, Theater/Dance/Performance Art, Singles
CCT is Charlotte's longest running professional improv ensemble. Shows are high energy, interactive, improv comedy that rated this amazing ensemble "Best in Charlotte". Audiences are encouraged to shout out suggestions which the talented cast turns into comedic genius. 21 and over, rated R for content.
$10
Drama Kids Acting Academy
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. 704-612-1441Theater/Dance/Performance Art
DKI Acting Academy is open to all students ages 12-17 who wish to explore, and expand their speaking, acting and auditioning skills.
Our Acting Academy is an excellent way for middle and high school students to explore and expand their acting and auditioning skills through our accelerating drama activities and performances.
$66.00 per month
Open Mic at Mugs Coffee
First and Third Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m.Spoken Word, Theater/Dance/Performance Art, General
An ego-free, judgement-free Open Mic for artists of all levels. Includes spoken word, music, stand-up/sketch comedy, and more. Artists and/or photographers may also set up displays of their work.
Free
Master Class Acting & Scene Study with L.A. Watt
Thursdays, 7 p.m. (704)849-2025Theater/Dance/Performance Art
This 10 session class meets weekly. Students learn “Method” acting technique with sense memory and relaxation exercises, voice, improvisation and in-depth scene study using substitution, intent, personalization, creative hiding and physical action. Strasberg, Meisner, Adler and Katselas teachings explored. One class devoted to “On camera” cold reading and audition process.
Instructor, L.A. Watt, SAG-AFTRA, AEA, owns Corlin Productions, union signatory production company. Watt produces/directs film, television and commercials. Watt teaches Workshop Advanced for working actors and directors.
$260
Drama Kids Drama Classes
Fridays, 5 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Drama classes for kids, ages 6-11. For more information or to register, call 704-612-1441 or visit www.dramakids.com.
$66 per month
