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In a Mae West sort of way, “Sex” fits the holidays

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By JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer on Dec 10, 2011, at 2:24 AM Updated on 12/10/11 at 4:51 AM

"One of the things about this time of year is that it's seen as a time of renewal, of regeneration," says Sara Wilemon, who plays in "Sex." "And that's one of the main themes of this show. The main character is someone who is determined to follow the path that is best for her, who isn't going to make herself over according to the demands of society." MIKE SIMONS/ Tulsa World file

“One of the things about this time of year is that it’s seen as a time of renewal, of regeneration,” says Sara Wilemon, who plays in “Sex.” “And that’s one of the main themes of this show. The main character is someone who is determined to follow the path that is best for her, who isn’t going to make herself over according to the demands of society.” MIKE SIMONS/ Tulsa World file

Putting on a play written by Mae West and titled “Sex” might not strike the average person as typical theatrical fare for the holiday season.

But actress Sara Wilemon would politely beg to differ.

“One of the things about this time of year is that it’s seen as a time of renewal, of regeneration,” she said. “And that’s one of the main themes of this show. The main character is someone who is determined to follow the path that is best for her, who isn’t going to make herself over according to the demands of society. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Press, Previews Tagged With: Midwestern Theater Troupe

‘Blue Whale of Catoosa’ tells story of Route 66 landmark with sci-fi flair

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By JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer on Sep 8, 2011, at 2:07 AM Updated on 9/08/11 at 2:43 AM

Annie Ellicott (right) stars in Nightingale Theater's "The Blue Whale of Catoosa." JAMES GIBBARD / Tulsa World

Annie Ellicott (right) stars in Nightingale Theater’s “The Blue Whale of Catoosa.” JAMES GIBBARD / Tulsa World

For many area residents, the Blue Whale of Catoosa is one of those things seen only in passing – from the windows of cars zipping east and west along Route 66.

“If you’ve lived here for any length of time,” said John Cruncleton, “you’re familiar with the place. And over time, you’ve seen a kind of evolution of the Blue Whale – the way it deteriorated for a while, and then its rebirth into what it looks like today. [Read more…]

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Tulsa acting companies promote live theater

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By JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer on Sep 8, 2011, at 2:06 AM Updated on 9/08/11 at 2:38 AM

Julie Tattershall in the Williams Theater. KELLY KERR / Tulsa World

Julie Tattershall in the Williams Theater. KELLY KERR / Tulsa World

Why go see live theater in Tulsa?
The simple answer is: Because you’ll experience something you won’t see anywhere else.

Unless you’re talking about the musical “Urinetown.” Tulsans will have a couple of chances to see that show this season.

But for the most part, those looking for something completely different in the realm of entertainment will find something to interest them in the many and diverse offerings of Tulsa’s local theater companies. [Read more…]

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Crispin Glover to appear at Nightingale Theater for unique event

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By JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer on Jun 23, 2011, at 2:30 AM Updated on 6/23/11 at 5:24 AM

Crispin Glover / Courtesy

Crispin Glover / Courtesy

Actor and film maker Crispin Glover, best known film roles including George McFly in the first “Back to the Future” movie and the rat-herding title character in the horror film “Willard,” will show off a few different facets of his talent when he appears July 5 at the Nightingale Theater, 1416 E. Fourth St.

Tickets for the evening, which begins at 7 p.m., are $25, and will be available only at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. The Nightingale accepts only cash. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Press, Previews Tagged With: Booksmart Tulsa

Backstage with spoken-word artist Deborah J. Hunter

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By JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer on Jun 23, 2011, at 2:26 AM Updated on 6/23/11 at 5:14 AM

Deborah Hunter / Courtesy

Deborah Hunter / Courtesy

“Everyone has a story,” says Tulsa poet Deborah J. Hunter, “and you can’t hate people once you know their stories. I try to tell those stories — as often as possible to as many people who will watch and listen.”

Poetry for Tulsa writer and actor Deborah J. Hunter has always been something more than words artfully arranged on a page. [Read more…]

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Backstage: Nightingale burlesque show ‘School for Hot Mamas’ labor of love

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By JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer on Jun 9, 2011, at 2:12 AM Updated on 6/09/11 at 5:29 AM

Sara Wilemon puts on jewelry as she transforms into Ilsa the Wolf. “There’s no nudity,” she says. “Everything stays covered.” MIKE SIMONS / Tulsa World

Sara Wilemon stars as Ilsa the Wolf in “School for Red Hot Mamas” at the Nightingale Theater. MIKE SIMONS / Tulsa World

Sara WilemonSay the word “burlesque,” and some think it’s simply a bad movie that starred Cher and Christina Aguilera.

Others think it’s just a fancy term for what goes on in seedy joints that hide behind the euphemism of “gentlemen’s club.”

In fact, burlesque is very much a style of theater. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Press, Previews Tagged With: Horsemeat Flea Circus and Naughty Vaudeville Cabaret

‘Blood Relations’ to open at Nightingale Theater

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By MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer on May 12, 2011, at 2:25 AM Updated on 5/12/11 at 2:51 AM

Sara Cruncleton plays Amy in "Blood Relations" at the Nightingale Theater. MATT BARNARD / Tulsa World

Sara Cruncleton plays Amy in “Blood Relations” at the Nightingale Theater. MATT BARNARD / Tulsa World

It’s nearly 30 years since Michael Wright wrote “Blood Relations,” the first of his plays that the applied professor of creative writing, theater and film at the University of Tulsa saw produced onstage.

The dark comedy – a man leaves his wife and takes their son, unaware that she’s pregnant with another child, who as a man comes looking for his father – is memorable to Wright for several reasons. The most obvious is that the 1983 Washington, D.C., production won him a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship. [Read more…]

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State of the Tate

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By JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer on Mar 13, 2011, at 3:48 AM Updated on 3/13/11 at 7:00 AM

David Virili, president of Theater Tulsa, waves the winner envelope at the 2009 Tulsa Awards for Theater Excellence. A total of $20,000 in prizes will be awarded during this year's TATE Awards. MICHAEL WYKE/Tulsa World file

David Virili, president of Theater Tulsa, waves the winner envelope at the 2009 Tulsa Awards for Theater Excellence. A total of $20,000 in prizes will be awarded during this year’s TATE Awards. MICHAEL WYKE/Tulsa World file

At this time last year, local theater companies had submitted only seven nominees for the second annual Tulsa Awards for Theater Excellence.

This year, that number is 13. Three children’s productions and 10 adult dramas and comedies will be competing for the $20,000 in total prize money when the TATE awards are presented June 26 at an event at the Cascia Hall PAC. [Read more…]

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‘Cowboy apocalypse’ sort-of comedy has true grit

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By JAMES D. WATTS JR. World Scene Writer on Feb 4, 2011, at 2:21 AM Updated on 2/04/11 at 6:32 AM

John Cruncleton, Joseph Gomez, Andy Axewell and Sara Wilemon face down a monster in Sam Shepard's play, "Back Bog Beast Bait," opening Thursday at the Nightingale Theater. Courtesy

John Cruncleton, Joseph Gomez, Andy Axewell and Sara Wilemon face down a monster in Sam Shepard’s play, “Back Bog Beast Bait,” opening Thursday at the Nightingale Theater. Courtesy

With a title like “Back Bog Beast Bait” – a quartet of words that is about as easy to pronounce as “six thick thistle sticks” – one might imagine that the show opening Thursday at the Nightingale Theater is some kind of comedy.

And one would be sort of right.

“Back Bog Beast Bait” is a relatively early work by Sam Shepard, best known for plays such as “Curse of the Starving Class,” “Fool for Love” and “True West.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Press, Previews Tagged With: Midwestern Theater Troupe

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