15 July 2009, 05:07 PM
jktThe newest Pandemonium Press:
Pandemonium Press
An Irregular Publication of
RAY BRADBURY’S
PANDEMONIUM THEATRE COMPANY
Celebrating its
46th ANNIVERSARY YEAR!
Issue No. 50 August/September, 2009
THE PLAY’S THE THING
Ray Bradbury’s
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
Returns by popular demand!!
Five young Latino men from East LA ascribe near-mystical powers to a beautifully-tailored white suit, the luscious color of vanilla ice cream, in the window of Shumway’s Sunshine Suits.
If Martinez had that suit, then Celia, the prettiest girl in the neighborhood, might notice him. If Villanazaul had that suit, then he could impress people as a public speaker. If Gomez or Dominguez had that suit, they’d be hits with the ladies. If Vamenos had that suit, he would cease to be a social pariah and become the life of the party.
The magical power of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit is to imbue its wearer with confidence.
Produced by Ray Bradbury and RacquelLehrman, Theatre Planners, the cast includes Adrain Elizondo, Joaquin Garay III, Daniel V. Graulau, Joan Jack, Robert Kerr, Joy Nash, Paul Renteria, Eddie Ruiz, Rudy Rodriguez, Andy Sell, and Philip Sokoloff. Direction is by Alan Neal Hubbs, with Lighting Design by Peter Strauss, Sound Design by Robert Arturo Ramirez, Scenic Design by John Edw. Blankenship and Production Stage Management by Elliott Woodruff.
As noted in January, this 1972 play was first produced by the Organic Theatre of Chicago. A musical version was presented by the Pasadena Playhouse in 1989. The new production affords another rare opportunity for local audiences to see the original play.
Fremont Centre Theatre
1000 Fremont Ave. (at El Centro)
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Abundant free parking behind the theatre.
Close to the Mission St. Station of the Metrolink Gold Line.
Preview: Friday, September 25 at 8 pm
Opening Night: Saturday, September 26 at 8 pm
Performances: Friday and Saturday at 8 pm; Sunday at 3 pm
Closing Performance: Saturday, November 14 at 8 pm
Admission: $20 Seniors: $15 Students: $10
Reservations and information: (323) 960-4451
Online ticketing:
www.Plays411.com/raybradbury. . . excerpted from the Press Releases by Philip Sokoloff (showbizphil@sbcglobal.net)
AND DON’T FORGET!
RAY BRADBURY’S YESTERMORROWS
Through September 5
Ray Bradbury’s Yestermorrows is a collection of three favorite Bradbury tales adapted for the
stage.
The Meadow is presented for the first time. The elderly night watch-man at a motion picture studio lot finds himself the protector of the entire world. The old man must summon all his wit and intelligence to dissuade those who would come to destroy it.
Cistern is the story of a young couple in love who are, incidentally, undead and “live” in the cistern that runs underneath their city.
A Device Out of Time is a tale in which youngsters discover the secrets of time travel and, while they still can, visit the sights and sounds of decades past.
The cast of Ray Bradbury’s Yestermorrows includes David Fox-Brenton, Georgean George, Jay Gerber, Robert Kerr, David Mauer, Michael Prichard, Roses Prichard, Andy Sell and Steven Robert Wollenberg. Ray Bradbury and Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners, produce, Alan Neal Hubbs directs, lighting design by Peter Strauss and sound design by Robert Arturo Ramirez. Presented by Ray Bradbury’s Pandemonium Theatre Company, this is a guest production at the Fremont Centre Theatre.
. . .Photos Courtesy of Ed Krieger
Fremont Centre Theatre
1000 Fremont Ave. (at El Centro)
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Abundant free parking behind the theatre.
Close to the Mission St. Station of the Metrolink Gold Line.
Opening Night: Saturday, July 11 at 8 pm
Performances: Friday and Saturday at 8 pm; Sunday at 3 pm
Closing Performance: Saturday, September 5 at 8 pm
Admission: $20 Seniors: $15 Students: $10
Reservations and information: (323) 960-4451
Online ticketing:
www.Plays411.com/raybradbury
RAY AROUND TOWN
Friday, July 31 – 7:00 pm
Ray will join with the Venice Historical Society as they kick off THE RAY BRADBURY ADOPT-A-COLONNADE RESTORATION PROJECT at the Electric Lodge, 14216 Electric Avenue, Venice.
Ray will speak about his amazing career and his time in Venice. Episodes from the Ray Bradbury Theatre, some starring William Shatner and Jeff Goldblum, will be shown. Delightful delicacies and desserts will be served, along with flowing champagne, and a Special Silent Auction will be held.
Reservations are $45 for Members and $55 for non-members. Admission will be higher at the door. There is limited seating and free on-site parking.
Sponsorships include: A Martian Chronicle Sponsor - $2500
A Fahrenheit 451 Sponsor - $250
A Graveyard For Lunatics Sponsor - $$ Your Choice
For additional information, call 310-967-5170 or go to venicehistorical.org for a copy of the reservation form/invitation.
Saturday, August 22 – 1:00 pm
A celebration of Ray Bradbury’s 89th Birthday at Mystery and Imagination Bookstore, 238 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203. For more information or directions, call 818-545-0206 or visit
www.mysteryandimagination.com.
Monday, August 31 – 6:30 pm
Ray will be at the Memorial Branch Library, 4625 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, 90019. to support the library. The event is free, Ray’s books will be for sale and he will be happy to sign those that are purchased at the event. For more information or directions, call 323-938-2732 or search the web at Memorial Branch Library, W. Olympic.
Be sure to check in on Ray’s website:
www.raybradbury.comRay Bradbury's Pandemonium Theatre Company
Established 1963
Ray Bradbury, Co-Founder, Producer and Playwright
The late Charles Rome Smith, Co-Founder and Director
Pandemonium Press
Marlene and Arnold Kunert – Editors
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©2009 RAY BRADBURY ENTERPRISES