[SkateDC] "The Alchemist" Open Rehearsal Sunday (9/27/09) [Off Topic]

[George Marinkovich]

The Shakespeare Theater Company presents:

The
                              Alchemist - Open Rehearsal
                            Sunday, September 27

                              

Lansburgh Theatre 

450 7th Street NW



Free Admission



Sneak a peek at the upcoming production! The open rehearsal is always a good
time and a learning experience.  Come witness the creative process and observe
Artistic Director Michael Kahn honing his 150th career production.  There will
be multiple seating times at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.  Seating
is first come, first served.  No reservations required.  -- http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/email/enews_9_23_09.html
I'm thinking of going to the 1 pm showing.  

This 400 year old play written by the great Ben Jonson is a satire of greed and the follies that ensue from the pursuit of it.  Perhaps the inspiration behind movies such as:  "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,"  "The Sting," and the "The Grifters."
Director's Wordshttp://www.shakespearetheatre.org/plays/articles.aspx?&id=728
Ben Jonson’s Urban Comedyhttp://www.shakespearetheatre.org/plays/articles.aspx?&id=729Jonson's Comic Alchemyhttp://www.shakespearetheatre.org/plays/articles.aspx?&id=731

Enjoy,George