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Special Presentation: Tearoom Tango
2009 New
York International Fringe Festival Participant
By: Douglas Holtz
Directed by: Jess Witham
August 7–15 (Fri and Sat ONLY) Drury Stage, Bartell Theater, 113 E. Mifflin St.
No names, No pickup line, No strings and No way out. Mercury Players is proud producer of this original work by one of our very own. Douglas Holtz's provocative play Tearoom Tango explores the lure of anonymous sex in bathrooms. Only 4 chances to join us for a Bon-Voyage-Send-Off of the show before it heads to New York as a participant in the 2009 Fringe Festival.Advance tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/68886
In the Beginning: A Musical ComedyBy Catherine Capellaro and Andrew Rohn
Directed by Catherine Capellaro
Music Directed by Andrew Rohn
Sept 4 – 26 Drury Stage, Bartell Theater, 113 E. Mifflin St.
CREATIONISTS BEWARE! Mercury Players is thrilled to present the newest full-length musical satire by Madison's own Catherine Capellaro and Andrew Rohn (BLASPHEMY!, WALMARTOPIA, TEMP SLAVE). IN THE BEGINNING cleverly explores evolution versus creationism in a spoof for the whole family (ages 6+). Set in an Edenic Paradise with singing-and-dancing animals, a fundamentalist Adam, a free-spirited Eve and fish with legs. A zany alternative theory of our origin.
VinBy Stephen House
Directed by Pete Rydberg
Oct 9 – 24 Merc Lab, 930 N. Fair Oaks
Two disadvantaged youth long for an escape, and a grifter named Vin has the perfect plan. This hour long theatre for mature audiences (16+) probes the hard reality and desires of the adolescent confronting a dangerous and confounding future.
"The play's language rings with the rough and brutal rhetoric of House's characters - crude and defiant, gentle and achingly real."
-The Canberra Times
1SW33T R1DEBy Rob Matsushita
Directed by Jessica Jane Witham
Nov 20 – Dec 12
Merc Lab, 930 N. Fair Oaks
One of Madison's favorite playwrights returns with a stylistic departure.
1SW33T R1DE is a psychological thriller set in the aftermath of a harrowing act of violence. A young woman must make an impossible decision.
Fat Men in SkirtsBy Nicky Silver
Directed by: Monty Marsh
Jan 22 – Feb 13 Evjue Stage, Bartell Theater, 113 E. Mifflin St.
Fat Men in Skirts is an unconventional love story to say the least. This darkly funny comedy explores human fragility under the most extreme conditions. A plane crash, two lone survivors, cannibalism, incest, and a re-entry into normal society -- what more could you ask for from a night of dark comedy?
Mercury Rising: A New Play Competition
By 8 winning playwrights
Directed by: Martinique Barthel, JS Fauquet,
George Gonzalez, and Molly Vanderlin
April 16 – May 1 Evjue Stage, Bartell Theater, 113 E. Mifflin St.
The eight best and brightest one-acts submitted for this season's new play competition. Martinique Barthel, JS Fauquet, George Gonzalez, and Molly Vanderlin direct the winners - and we’re only accepting the hysterically funny. So grab your friends, get your drink from the lobby, and get ready to laugh until you cry!
Poona the Fuck Dog and Other Plays for ChildrenBy Jeff Goode
Directed by Douglas Holtz
May 28 – June 12 Merc Lab, 930 N. Fair Oaks
A Fairy God Penis, invading aliens, a sassy shrub and a cameo by God (who will answer any question for five bucks) are but a few of the amazing encounters in this fairy tale for GROWN-UPS ONLY. Join Poona the Fuck Dog as she takes you on a quest to find someone to play in her big pink box. Arf!
Smackdown (Round 4) and XI Annual BlitzBy various playwrights
Directed by various directors
June 18 and June 19 Drury Stage, Bartell Theater, 113 E. Mifflin St.
Smackdown spawned from our original Blitz. The theory is the same: from page to stage in 24 hours. Only this Blitz hybrid is for our Veterans. Only the best of the best may contend in hand to hand, or shall we say pen to pen combat. Will past opponents be able to defend their titles or will a new winner be crowned? Your vote decides who will take home the Smackdown Championship Belt.
For the past 11 seasons Mercury Players has indulged in the unique creative chaos called Blitz! We challenge ourselves to Write, Produce, Rehearse and Perform 8 original shows within 24 hours. Mad-genius ensues and everyone, participants and audience alike, have a Blitz-Blast!