May 08, 2008
seven/24/seven Returns
A few weeks back, I went to a play at the Tin Ceiling. This might not seem remarkable, but it struck as somewhat cool (quite cool, really) that there's a live theatre within walking distance of my house. The Non-Prophets have been working in the room lately, and Tyson Blanquart of the NPs sends along word of a show being produced by the Tin Ceiling and the NPs, which, if I'm reading correctly, will take place a couple other blocks from my house.
Here's the info:
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St. Louis, MO – The Tin Ceiling- producers of engaging and original theater in St. Louis for nine seasons- announce an exciting collaboration with The NonProphet Theater Company for their annual 24 hour play festival, seven/24.
seven/24 is a mad dash to write, cast, rehearse and perform seven 10 minute plays in the course of 24 hours. Fourteen writers will be paired up into seven teams, and will have 12 hours to write a short play. Once the plays are completed, they are handed over to seven directors, who then cast the shows from auditions held the night before. The cast and directors then have 12 hours to get the play ready for a public performance at 8:00pm that night, come hell or high water. It's always exciting, it's always fun, and you never know what will happen.
This is the seventh installment of seven/24 that the Tin Ceiling is producing, and joining them on this adventure will be the NonProphet Theater Company, known in the St. Louis region for producing critically acclaimed theatrical productions, as well as their award-winning sketch comedy show which is now celebrating its 11th year.
"This collaboration is absolutely perfect for our two companies," says NonProphet Managing Director Tyson Blanquart. "The Tin Ceiling is one of the most daring theater companies in St. Louis, and the manic energy that goes into these shows fits the NonProphet motif quite well."
Auditions for seven/24/seven will be held the on Friday, May 23 at the Tin Ceiling Theater, located at 3159 Cherokee Street at Compton Street, St. Louis, MO 63118. Those auditioning will be asked to read from a side, or a monologue may be prepared if desired. Head shots and resumes are welcome but not required. Those auditioning without a head shot will have a picture taken for casting purposes. Casting calls will begin the morning of Saturday, May 24. If auditioning, please be available beginning at 9:00am. Rehearsals will continue until show time.
seven/24/seven will be produced on Saturday, May 24 at 8:00pm at Sidney Street Theatre located at 2600 Iowa St. in St. Louis, MO 63118 .
Admission is $10, and tickets are available at the door. For more information on seven/24/seven, including ticket info and reservations, contact Maria Straub at 314.374.1511, or visit The Tin Ceiling's Web site at http://tinceiling.org/.