The science fiction, fantasy and, yes, even horror, imagination is pervading the popular (read mundane) world. Take theatre for instance. I’ve written about a wide variety of genre plays and musicals in both The Genre Traveler and in this blog. Here are just a few that are opening soon in theatres across the U.S. I’m sure there are more in other countries, as well. In fact, if you know of any, please let me know at editor@thegenretraveler.com. I really want this to be a country-neutral resource for fans throughout the world.
MASSACHUSETTS
What: Wings of Desire
Based on Wim Wender’s 1987 film, this play tells the story of an angel that gives up its wings – and its immortality – to enjoy the human experience. American Repertory Theatre presents this stage adaptation in partnership with Toneelgroep Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ premier theater company.
Where:
Loeb Drama Center
Harvard University
64 Brattle St.
Cambridge
When:
Nov. 25 – Dec. 17
For More Information:
www.amrep.org/wings
617-547-8300
COLORADO
What: tempOdyssey
This play tells the tale of a temp receptionist who believes she is the Goddess of Death.
Where:
1080 Acoma
Denver
When:
Nov. 17 – 19
For More Information:
www.curioustheatre.org
303-623-0524
What: Starship Troy
This children’s theatre presentation is about the captain of a galactic garbage truck and his conjoined twin sister. The show has multiple episodes and a character or two are picked out of the audience.
Where:
Buntport Theater
717 Lipan Street
Denver
When:
Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 19-20.
For More Information:
www.buntport.com/StarshipTroy.html
720-946-1388
CALIFORNIA
What: The Brain From Planet X
This sci-fi comedy musical spoofs the B movies of the 1950s.
Where:Camino Theatre
Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy
855 N. Vermont Ave.
Hollywood
When:
Dec. 8-9 and 13-16
For More Information:
www.lacitycollege.edu/public/news/planet_x.htm
323-644-2787
