Theater Ten Ten

MAINSTAGE

ARMS AND THE MAN
by George Bernard Shaw
Directed by Leah Bonvissuto
October 8 - November 1, 2009

Theater Ten Ten continues its love affair with G. B. Shaw. This season we present one of his best known pieces "Arms and The Man" which was first produced on April 21, 1894, and published in 1898 as part of Shaw's Plays Pleasant volume. The play is a delightful comedy, and an exuberant take on love and war that is filled with Shaw's usual razor sharp wit. Leah Bonvissuto, who directed our sold out run of Shaw's "The Philanderer" last season, returns to the helm. This production has limited seating in its jewel box setting so book your tickets soon! Appropriate for ages 8 years and up.

THE CRADLE WILL ROCK
by Mark Blitzstein
Directed by David Fuller
February 12 - March 14, 2010

This 1937 fierce and riveting musical comedy about the fight of the everyman against the power of corruption has a history as exciting as the musical itself. It was originally a part of the Federal Theatre Project, and was directed by Orson Welles, and produced by John Houseman. When the original production was shut down due to what most believe was an objection to the politics of the piece, the theatre was padlocked and surrounded by armed guards. The artists found a way to perform it despite all obstacles, and what resulted was a great and moving moment in theater history. Set in "Steeltown, USA", it follows the efforts of Larry Foreman to unionize and otherwise combat wicked businessman Mr. Mister, and is filled with a cornucopia of memorable characters. Join us for a long overdue revival of this exciting piece, directed by David Fuller, whose musical productions have been nominated by the Innovative Theater Awards for "Outstanding Production of a Musical" three times in the last four years! Appropriate for ages 10 years and up.

TWELFTH NIGHT
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Judith Jarosz
April 29 - May 23, 2010

Twelfth Night is one of the Bard's most beloved Comedies! This riotous romp of love and mistaken identity is set in Elizabethan times with sumptuous costumes by Deborah Houston and Set and Lighting by Resident Lighting and Set Designer Giles Hogya. The show will be directed by our Producing Artistic Director Judith Jarosz, who helmed our recent hit productions of Iolanthe... unplugged, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Tempest. Great fun for the whole family! Appropriate for ages six years and up. _____________________________________________________________________

Special Events

THE WALT WHITMAN PROJECT
Wednesday, May 26 at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

This hour-long presentation celebrates the 150th anniversary
of the third edition of Whitman's Leaves of Grass, the first to
include the "Calamus" and "Children of Adam" poems. It will be a
joyous evening of poetry, prose, and music. Birthday cake and
refreshments return to this year's event.

1010 Park Avenue on the corner of East 85th Street,
Manhattan
Admission by donation, no one is turned away Reservations: 212-288-3246 ext. 3 (24 hrs)
previously!

SAMMIE and TUDIE'S
IMAGINATION PLAYHOUSE
returns with four new shows!

Saturday's at 11am (doors open at 10:30am)
All tickets $20.00 cash only at the door.
212-288-3246 x300 (24 hour reservation hotline)

Saturday, January 23 at 11am
Saturday, February 20 at 11am
Saturday, February 27 at 11am
Saturday, March 6 at 11am

Join us for clowning, magic, and fun. Great for the whole family to enjoy together.
Best for children 4 - 10 years of age. There will be a reception with Sammie & Tudie after the show!
www.imaginationplayhouse.com

Sunday, December 6th at 1pm

Annual Holiday Concert with RPM
A WORLD OF JOY

This group has quite a loyal following. If you are one of the uninitiated... come and find out why! The holiday season doesn't really get started until RPM gives its annual concert. Join us for more new and unusual songs for all of the winter holidays, and of course some beloved favorites. There will be a reception with the artists following the performance.
All tickets $20.00 cash at the door. Reservations at 212-288-3246 x300

THEATER TEN TEN presents:
(This concert sold out last year! Come and find out why.)
A WORLD OF JOY THE HOLIDAY HARMONIES OF RPM
Mary Lou Barber * John Canary * Kate Canary * Paula Hoza * Jerry Nelson
* Luisa Tedoff * Tim Weiss

Celebrate the holidays of the season with songs old and new, from near and far.

Sunday, November 8th at 7pm

Seth sings more Bisen-Hersh

For the fifth year in a row, popular composer and cabaret artist Seth Bisen-Hersh will perform at Theater Ten Ten. This year will feature more new compositions along with the usual hilarious patter that Seth is renowned for. There will be a reception afterwards with the artist.
All tickets $10.00 cash at the door. Reservations at 212-288-3246 x300