The press loves Catch-22 – only five performances left!

I’m wedging web work into the cracks while I’m doing billable work, but I wanted to be sure and get this info out to folks before the weekend’s upon us.

Catch-22 continues at the Greenbelt Arts Center through June 20. Check out our press! http://www.outoftheblackbox.org/2008-2009/Catch-22/press.shtml

Remaining performances are Friday and Saturday evenings of June 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 pm. A Sunday matinee is scheduled for this Sunday, June 14 at 2pm. Tickets are only $15 each ($12 for Seniors 65+ or students). Reservations may be made through the box office at 301-44-8770 or at the Greenbelt Arts Center at 123 Centerway, located beneath the Co-op supermarket.

The Devil's Christmas Carol logoAnd while I’m at it, don’t forget that Fringe tickets go on sale June 22nd at http://www.capitalfringe.org/!

The Devil’s Christmas Carol will be at The Mountain at Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church on Saturday July 11 @ 5pm, Sunday July 12 @ 8pm, Sunday July 19 @ 3:45pm & Saturday July 25 @ 10pm. All Fringe tickets are $15.

You can vote for your favorite show, too – watch our space for when and how to vote!

The Devil’s Christmas Carol is a part of the Capital Fringe Festival, July 9-29, 2009.

Catch-22 Photos now up!!!

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Show opens THIS FRIDAY! Performances are Friday/Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday (6/14 only) at 2pm.

For more information, visit our site at www.OutOftheBlackBox.org or www.GreenbeltArtsCenter.org.

Hope to see you there!

Download Catch-22 flyer and postcards now!

Hi, all!

We’re speeding toward opening night for Catch-22 and I’ve just added flyers and postcards to the pages!

Please download them and post or distribute as you wish!

The show opens June 5 and runs till June 20 at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt MD. There will be one matinee (June 14th) at 2pm. All other performances are at 8pm Friday and Saturday evenings.

For more information: http://outoftheblackbox.org/2008-2009/Catch-22/index.shtml

Hope to see you there!

AUDITION NOTICE: Catch-22

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company, in cooperation with the Greenbelt Arts Center, Announces AUDITIONS FOR Joseph Heller’s “CATCH-22”

*A comedy on the mal-adaptations human beings make in the “Theatre of War”*

Directed by Bill Jones, Produced by Silvia Miller

OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company (O2B2) will hold auditions for “Catch-22” as follows:

YOSSARIAN ONLY: March 1, 2009 (by appointment)

Ensemble Cast: March 7 @ 1pm & March 8 @ 7pm

Performance Dates: June 5 – 20, 2009; Fri/Sun
Rehearsal Dates/Times: TBD based on casting

Location (audition & performance):
Greenbelt Arts Center
123 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD, 20770
Down the steps from the Greenbelt Co-op.

(Near C2/R12/T16 bus & Greenbelt Metro Station)

*Summary:*

This superb dramatization of the classic spoof of war and those who make it pay as told from the point of view of Captain Yossarian, a pilot convinced his number is up. Every time Yo Yo reaches his quota of missions, the requirements are increased until he flatly refuses to fly.

Production notes and other details are available online at .

Casting 5 m, 3 w, 3 m/w, all ages 20 – 50.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

O2B2 celebrates our rich cultural diversity and encourages actors of all ethnicities to audition. No need to attend both 7th and 8th unless called back to do so.

Note: This is a non-paid production. If You are cast and are not already a member of O2B2, you will be required to join. Membership form is available online at . To schedule an appointment for March 1, or for further information regarding auditions, rehearsals or performances, contact Bill Jones at 301-474-8872 or email .

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OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company, Inc., a 501(3)(c) Educational Non-Profit Corporation, was formed in 2004 as a Bowie-based company dedicated to the art of performing “theatre about theatre”. For more detailed information, please visit our web site at http://www.OutOftheBlackBox.org/ or call 301.922.1865.

CONTACT:

Betsy Marks Delaney, Artistic Director
OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company
Voice: 301.922.1865
Fax: 413.751.7320
Email: info@o2b2.org

Web: http://www.OutOftheBlackBox.org/

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It’s about darn time! O2B2 rises again!

OutOftheBlackBox Theatre Company’s PLAY-READING SERIES makes its debut!

Come join us on Monday, February 2nd at 7PM as we read and discuss TINY TIM’S LAST CHRISTMAS (CAROL) a new musical written by Penny Martin, under consideration for entry in the 2009 DC Fringe Festival. It’s your chance to participate in theatre without the added stress of remembering your lines.

“Expect the unexpected in this musical story of lost souls who are condemned, for their mistakes, to perform “A Christmas Carol” in Hell until they get it right. If the show is REALLY good, some souls will get out. Honest!”

This event will take place in Old Greenbelt, close to the Green Line and Metrobus. Space is limited. To reserve your place, please contact us ASAP. Confirmation is first come, first served.

(Click the link above and fill out the form – location and confirmation will be sent when your reservation has been recorded.)

Please pass this info on to anyone you think might be interested! Not all roles require singing, so it’s open to everyone!

ALSO!

Details for Catch-22 Auditions posted! Mark your calendars and pass it on!