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The Shea and Piti Theatre Present: Sammy and the Grand Buffet
Sammy and the Grand Buffet engaged children and had them up on their feet dancing and participating. A great take for young kids and families alike. - Danielle Olsen, Producer, Summer in the City, Cambridge
"Mirin is a performer with energy to burn." - nytheatre.com
Two time Independent Reviewer of New England Award nominated solo performer Jonathan Mirin of Piti Theatre Co. brings his new clown solo to the Shea! An American Clown in Paris, Sammy has to prepare his boss's restaurant for the evenings Grand Buffet. He does his best to follow the list of instructions but . . . its not easy being Sammy. Forty magic, music and happy accident-filled minutes later, the Grand Buffet will be served by our hero to an unusually adventurous group of children travelling abroad.
Plus Workshops:
Workshop for Young Actors: ages 8 - 14
are invited to participate in a one hour acting workshop before the show to prepare them to become guests at the Grand Buffet. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $7 (includes ticket to Sammy and the Grand Buffet so you can make your entrance).
To register for this workshop, email: workshop@sammythehuman.com
Clown is a Four Letter Word: A theatre workshop for adults and older teens designed to help participants:
- be more present
- have more fun
- exhale
- understand how to construct basic clown scenarios for amusement at home, in the office and onstage
Jonathan Mirin has taught and directed theatre in the U.S. and abroad since 1998.
Amazingly helpful . . . I feel reinvigorated about writing and also how my unique writing fits into the spectrum of comedy. Thank you.
- Ruby Fox, Solo Performer
It was great to find how physicality could feed the creative mind for writing. The specifics with my own characters were incredibly helpful.
- Heather Houston, Graduate Student in Playwriting, Boston University
Cost: Pay what you think it was worth.
To register for this workshop, email: workshop@sammythehuman.com
Critics respond to Jonathans previous solos:
"Mirin manages to find comedy in his struggle as he bounces between 20 different characters during this celebrated hourlong production." - Boston Magazine, 7 Events Worth Your Time This Month
"A manic primer on the old saws of investing." - Danny Hakin, The New York Times
"Jonathan Mirin has written a play for our time . . . could be Silicon Valleys poet laureate." - Mike Cassidy, San Jose Mercury News
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Montague Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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LocationShea Theater Arts Center (View)
71 Ave A
Turners Falls, MA 01376
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 3 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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