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Eureka is a small rural community with a population of about 25,000.  The Eureka/Humboldt County area has a rich history of which logging is a major component. The production development process will include the obtaining of interviews, research, story circles and public forums.  We incourage those individuals interested in contributing to this project to please contact Tinamarie Ivey at tina@sanctuarystage.com.

 

 

Brush Ape

The Loggers of the

Northwest

2010 - 2011

Sanctuary Stage will be producing an original, regionally specific, community-engaged play that is based around the lives of the Pacific Northwest logging families both past and present. The play will explore the hardships faced by the early loggers and settlers of Northern California and the lives of loggers of subsequent generations.  In keeping with the play's focus, the performances will take place in Eureka, California at the Blue Ox Mill Works, an old abandoned and condemned power plant, converted into a lumber company 40 years ago but has since become a historical museum and woodworking shop.

The development of the original play will be in coordination and collaboration with The Blue Ox Millworks, The Ink People Center for the Arts, the Arcata Arts Center, local residents, historians, logging families and local timber companies.  This project will focus on the lives of loggers both past and present. This project is not meant to be a platform for political bantering about ethical logging or the effects of logging on our northern forests. We want to capture a glimpse of the history, day-to-day lives and experiences of the men and women who call themselves loggers.


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Sing to me Through

Open Windows

Written by Arthur Kopit

Directed by Dan Stone

Feb 25, 26, 27

March 4, 5, 6

Arcata Playhouse

1251 9th Street

822-1575

601-1695

Listen to an interview with director Dan Stone on

Art Waves: KHSU 90.5 fm

Look for Art Waves under archived audio.

Click Here

   
 

The Mis-Adventures of Mr. Punch

Begining the summer of 2010 Sanctuary stage will produce live Punch and Judy puppet shows during local public events:

Eureka, CA Arts Alive

Arcata, CA Arts Alive

Arcata, CA Farmer's Market

These performances will be presented in the spirit of traditional Punch and Judypuppet shows.

Beware!

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ophelia

Experience the world of Hamlet through the eyes of Ophelia.

 

Based on

Shakespeare's Hamlet

Directed by Dan Stone

 

August 21   8pm

The Ink People, 411 11th Street


 

 


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Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe Logo

 

 

 

Brother's Grimm

and

Russian Fairy Tales

 

The Sanctuary Stage Ensemble presents a unique take on the telling of the Grimm Brothers' and Russian Fairy Tales.

 

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The Wherehouse

Experiments in Mask

Public Theatrical Art Installations

 

 

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Jason in Eureka!

Cornerstone Theater Company

2009  Summer Institute

Click on pic

The 2009 Cornerstone Institute Summer Residency took place in collaboration in Eureka, California in collaboration with Sanctuary Stage, The Blue Ox Millworks, and The Ink People, Center for the Arts. Click on pic for more information.

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Balle du Fromage

May 2010

Sit and be served at candle lit tables, enjoy live music, and improv (short and long form) all in a cabaret environment.  Sure to be your most enjoyable evening of the year!    

For more information:

707-786-9151

dan@sanctuarystage.com

   

 

 

 

 

Wiley & The Hairy Man

by Susan Zeder

Children's Theatre

Wiley and the Hairy Man is an African-American folktale written down in 1932.  Under the 'New Deal' there was a program called the "Federal Writers Project". This project paid people in each of the 49 states to go out and collect local history, songs, games, legends, riddles and folktales. Wiley and the Hairy Man was one of the many folktales recorded then, as part of the collection from the state of Alabama. It was written down by Donnell van De Voort who had heard it as a child from the family gardener.  It has since been written for performance by Susan Zeder who brings the colorful and exciting story to life.  Don't miss this marvelous story of a boy who overcomes his fears in the swamps of the deep south.

Please contact Sanctuary Stage office to book this exciting play at your school.  Performances can be booked at your school or The Eureka Theater, Film and Concert Center.

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