The play does not open until July 11th, but I was lucky enough to be allowed to attend a read-thru today. There will be three stories, The Meadow, A Device Out of Time and The Cistern. Today’s reading was of The Meadow. I had almost forgotten the poetry in Ray’s words from this story. Beautiful, simply beautiful.

Almost??? Hey, watch it there fella! Stay away from the edge of forgetfulness.

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Originally posted by Nard Kordell:
Almost??? Hey, watch it there fella! Stay away from the edge of forgetfulness.

Which is why I'm enjoying the theatre experience so much. It re-awakens things that I've taken for granted about Ray's works.

Pandemonium Press

An Irregular Publication of
RAY BRADBURY’S
PANDEMONIUM THEATRE COMPANY

Celebrating its

46th ANNIVERSARY YEAR!

Issue No. 49 June/July, 2009

THE PLAY’S THE THING

RAY BRADBURY’S YESTERMORROWS

Opening July 11 in Pasadena

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 watchman 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.

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, July 10 at 8 pm

Opening Night: Saturday, July 11 at 8 pm

Performances: Friday and Saturday at 8 pm; Sunday at 3 pm

Closing Performance: Saturday, August 29 at 8 pm

Admission: $20 Seniors: $15 Students: $10

Reservations and information: (323) 960-4451

Online ticketing: www.Plays411.com/raybradbury

Here is a link to ticket information for the play: https://www.plays411.net/newsi...nfo.asp?show_id=2026

The image at that site, also attached, is a close-up of the Father Electrico statue that is currently in the middle of the bronzing process.

Note that the name of the play is Yestermorrows, wtih an S, which I left out when I created this thread.

As in plays past and as a general rule, Mr. B attends on Saturday nights. (ComicCon weekend being the exception here) When he does attend there is a reception after the performance where one can have a few moments with the master and maybe get an odd item or two signed.

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...and maybe get an odd item or two signed.

But what if we want an even item signed?

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Originally posted by Doug Spaulding:

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Originally posted by jkt:
...and maybe get an odd item or two signed.

But what if we want an even item signed?

What an ODD question coming from the likes of you.

From Ray Bradbury's Pandemonium Press:

“RAY BRADBURY’S YESTERMORROWS” OPENS JULY 11 AT FREMONT CENTRE THEATRE

PLEASE NOTE NEW CLOSING DATE – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5


WHAT: “Ray Bradbury’s Yestermorrows.” A new show.
WHO: Written by Ray Bradbury. Directed by Alan Neal Hubbs. Produced by Ray Bradbury and Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners. Presented by Ray Bradbury’s Pandemonium Theatre Company. A guest production at Fremont Centre Theatre.
WHERE: Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Abundant free parking behind theatre. Close to Mission St. station of Metrolink Gold Line.
WHEN: Previews July 10. Opens Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 8 p.m. Runs through Saturday, September 5. Regular show times: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3.
ADMISSION: $20. Seniors $15. Students $10.
RESERVATIONS: (323) 960-4451.
ONLINE TICKETING: www.Plays411.com/raybradbury
* * * * * *
“Ray Bradbury’s Yestermorrows” is a collection of favorite tales from America’s Storyteller adapted for the stage. One of the stories is presented on stage for the very first time. Two others are stage classics.
The new story is “The Meadow.” The elderly night watchman at a motion picture studio lot finds himself with a great responsibility: He is the protector of the entire world. There are those who would come to destroy, and the old man must summon all his wit and intelligence to dissuade them from their grim task.
For classic chills on a warm summer night: “Cistern” is the story of a young couple in love. They’re undead and “live” in the cistern that runs underneath the 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.
There’s lots of warmth and a few shivers in this evening of wonders presented by Ray Bradbury’s Pandemonium Theatre Company, helmed by resident director Alan Neal Hubbs, who has previously directed “The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit,” “Fahrenheit 451,” “Ray Bradbury’s Green Town,” and more at Fremont Centre Theatre.
The cast of “Ray Bradbury’s Yestermorrows” includes David Fox-Brenton, Georgan George, Jay Gerber, Robert Kerr, David Mauer, Michael Prichard, Roses Prichard, Andy Sell and Steven Robert Wollenberg.
Lighting design: Peter Strauss. Sound design: Robert Arturo Ramirez.
Ray Bradbury is one of America’s best-loved writers, including among his recent honors the National Medal of the Arts (U.S.A.), the medal of Commander of Arts and Letters (France), and a special award from the Pulitzer Prize committee citing his career achievements.

I was at the theatre this evening, to watch the dress rehearsals and the publicity photo shoot. Ray was pleased with what he saw. The sets are nicely done. It looks to be another great run.

Oh yes, the next time I attend I should make sure I put the charged battery in the camera. Sheeesh.

The play was standing room only. The after-party was delighful. Pictures sometime tomorrow. Must get sleep.

Sent to me from one of the actors, Georgan.

Then there's this.

Thanks Georgan!

Saturday night the theatre is going to show the clip of Mr. B being introduced by Walter Cronkite as he is interviewed by Mike Wallace on July 20, 1969.

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Originally posted by jkt:
Saturday night the theatre is going to show the clip of Mr. B being introduced by Walter Cronkite as he is interviewed by Mike Wallace on July 20, 1969.

And just this afternoon,
WALTER CRONKITE has passed away.

Making an extra tribute.