Thursday, May 8, 2008

Entry 2 (of 10)- No Shame Theatre's "Dinnertime"

This is a performance by stage actor/director/playwright Todd Ristau who co-created No Shame Theatre, which has outlets in Iowa City, Iowa, Roanoke, Va. and Asheville, NC, as well as many other places.His co-star in the "Dinnertime" piece is Laura Tuggle Anderson.

The performance here was staged in Roanoke where Ristau is directing the Maura Campbell play "Dreamtime" for Mill Mountain Theatre. According to the Mill Mountain web site, the play was inspired by the real life murders of two Darthmouth professors by two teenage boys.

"Dreamtime" is part of the Norfolk and Southern Festival of New Works. The other play in the festival is "Splitting Heirs," a comedy by Freyda Thomas.

For more info, one can call the Mill Mountain Theatre box office at 540-342-5740.

There are several other No Shame Theatre pieces available on Youtube, including Ristau's "Rabbit" piece, which was staged in Iowa City.

Useful Links:

http://www.millmountain.org

http://www.youtube.com

 

 

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