Monday, July 29, 2013

Opening this Friday! | The Lieutenant of Inishmore

Don't miss The Lieutenant of Inishmore, opening this Friday, August 2nd at Big Idea Theatre!  

This bloody and violent piece is one of the most gleefully gruesome plays from Martin McDonagh, writer of The Pillowman, feature films In Bruges and 7 Psychopaths, and the short film Six Shooter.


The Lieutenant of Inishmore
By Martin McDonagh

August 2 - August 31

The untimely death of Wee Thomas the cat brings a heartbroken Irish freedom fighter with "anger management issues" home to say farewell.  His search for those responsible for his beloved feline's demise leads to a series of violent and bloody reprisals.  Uproarious, over-the-top, and unmistakably Irish, this play will have your simultaneously falling out of your seat with laughter and cringing in horror.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

The 1959 Cover | A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage © 1959

Print media was a mainstream form of communication in the 1950's, shaping the lives of the everyday consumer and one of the major sources of national and international information available to the public at the time.  Addressing world events, lifestyle trends, daily challenges, fashion, politics, gender roles and more, all you needed to know was found on those glossy pages.  

Let's take a look back at the covers of some major publications for a dose of some good 'ol 1959 American family values!

The Saturday Evening Post
http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/
Mademoiselle
http://www.nopatternrequired.com/2009/09/tuesdays-retro-guest-lets-talk-fashion-1959/; http://www.condenaststore.com/-sp/Mademoiselle-Cover-June-1959-Prints_i8485792_.htm; https://www.myfdb.com/covers/118716-mademoiselle-cover-march-1959
LIFE
http://www.life.time.com
'TEEN
http://www.originalmmc.com/teenmags.html; http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/300U-3006.htm; http://www.whosdatedwho.com/tpx_4096971/teen-magazine-united-states-november-1959/
TIME
http://www.time.com

Monday, July 8, 2013

View From the Seats - Patron Chat | A Contemporary American's Guide to a Successful Marriage © 1959

The View From the Seats | Patron Chat

"Another great production from Big Idea Theater!  Funny, poignant, well-acted.  
Well worth a trip to this little gem of a theater!" - Susan B.

"Great show! If you're looking for some affordable summer fun with a friend or date you should definitely check this show out."- Teryn H.

"Superb casting, costuming staging and a really great story that delivers on many emotional levels... This is a "MUST SEE" show that will leave you laughing!!" - Laurie P.