The Artery - Press Release: theater simple presents THE SNOW QUEEN

theater simple presents
THE SNOW QUEEN
Nov 24 - Dec 30, 1999
an original adaption of a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen

Internationally acclaimed theater simple warms the home fires with THE SNOW QUEEN , an original adaptation premiering during Christmas season in Seattle!

Seattle, WA:-
Seattle's own theater simple, reknown locally and abroad for their inventive adaptations of literature to the stage (The Master & Margarita, Notes from Underground) has set their sights on THE SNOW QUEEN, based on the classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen (The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling) set to open at the ETHNIC CULTURAL CENTER THEATRE in the University District at Thanksgiving, and run thru Christmas.

ìLISTEN - This is the beginning. And when we get to the end, we will know more than we do now.î Thus begins the story of the Gerda and her journey to find her lost friend. Along the way, she'll encounter self-absorbed flowers, well-read royalty, talking crows, a ferocious robber girl, guardian angels and pesky devils. Trademark theater simple theatrics act as springboard for a fresh take on a familiar tale to make this one of the MUST GO! events during the holidays. All this, LIVE - for less than the cost of a CD...

Fairy tales: Not Just for Kids Anymore. (But then, they never really were...]

who we are:

theater simple has been recognized locally with TWO Seattle FOOTLIGHT Awards,
and been honored internationally with The Fringe Grand Prize in 1996 and and showered with Best Play accolades from US, Canadian and Australian critics and audiences. We have recently spent more time performing outside the country as we do at here, and we're trying to change that, even though our 2000 season consists of two MORE literary adaptations (with Ghostlight Theatre from San Francisco[Hunting for Moby Dick and Hard Times] )and a third trip to Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival. theater simple has been recognized locally with TWO Seattle FOOTLIGHT Awards, and been honored internationally with The Fringe Grand Prize in 1996 and showered with Best Play accolades from US, Canadian and Australian critics and audiences. Although we have recently spent more time performing outside the country as we have in the States, Seattle is our home and we are excited to be premiering THE SNOW QUEEN for the home crowd. Our 2000 season consists of two MORE literary adaptations - in collaboration with Ghostlight Theatre from San Francisco: HUNTING FOR MOBY DICK (adapted from Melville) and HARD TIMES( adapted from Dickens) PLUS a third trip to Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival!

The Snow Queen team:
Director - Rachel Katz Carey(The Master & Margarita, ESCHER'S HANDS, 21A);
Cast - Deb Fialkow, Maria Glanz, Andrew MacLean, K. Brian Neel and Kirsten
Prather
Composer - Jeff Kunins
Costume Design - Doris Landolt Black;
Lighting - Jason Meinenger
Scene Design - Etta Lilienthal
adapted by the ensemble of simpletons.

SHOW DETAILS:
Location
UW Ethnic Cultural Theatre, 3931 Brooklyn Ave E, Seattle (University District)
performances
November 26-December 30
Weds-Thurs at 7pm
Fri and Sat at 8pm
Sat and Sun at 2pm
Weds-Sun until 12/19, then Tu-Fri - 12/21-30
(please call for specifics and a postcard - we will be adding performances
during Christma week)

Tickets
adults $10 / kids $7

GALA OPENING Friday November 26 8pm includes Opening Night Party adults $15, under 13 $10

WEDNESDAYS 'Family Night' (2 adults and 2 kids, or 1 adult and 3 kids) $25

PAY WHAT YOU CAN shows Weds Nov 24, Sun Nov 28, and Weds Dec 8

WASTE FREE FRIDAYS - in conjunction with Seattle Solid Waste Adults $8, kids
$5.

For info or reservations, please call theater simple 206.784-8647

school bookings are also now being taken
school shows -11am Thurs 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 and Wed 12/15
call 206/784-8647 or email for more specifics re: school program

THE SNOW QUEEN is supported in part by a Special Projects Grant from the King County Arts Commission

See you in the theater!!

PS We are looking for volunteers - help! THANKS 206 784 8647