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Helen’s History Hop
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Helen’s History Hop

December 24, 2024 December 27, 2024  2024-25

Follow the adventures of Helen, a precocious 7th grader, and her friend the Queen of Time on a trip through Black history.

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Many thanks to @durhamcentralpark for hosting Othe Many thanks to @durhamcentralpark for hosting Othello, and to the Durham audiences for braving the rain on Sunday. We’re heading to Raleigh on May 17 and 18, where the 
@raleighparks  will be setting up a Shakespeare Story Walk and canopies to complement the event. 
(Many thanks to @ripptowne_photography  for the excellent production photos.)

Bring chairs and sunbrellas (if you don't get under a canopy) to Fred Fletcher Park this weekend. Tickets are FREE to the public; reservations recommended: https://switchtheatreco.org/shows/othello .
“So what’s in the SWAG bags?” Depends on whi “So what’s in the SWAG bags?” Depends on which show you see. For the Durham shows (happening this weekend, 5/10 at 4pm, 5/11 at 1 & 4pm), you’ll find:
-	A 5-class pass to @arrichion_eastraleigh ($125 value)
-	$20 gift card for any shops at @durhamfoodhall 
-	A free drink token from @glassjug_downtown ($8 value) and a souvenir sticker
-	Picnic essentials from @mentbevco , @boerbrothershvac , and @honeygirlmeadery 
-	Refreshment and hydration from @lindacraftteam 
-	An “eye of jealousy” sticker
-	Souvenir Othello canvas tote bag 
-	…and all ticket holders get 10% off at @milklabcafe , @thesfiziopizzeria , and 
@little_barbs_bakery .
Plus, preferred seating in the first 3 rows for the show. (tho you still have to bring your own chair). There are a few VIP seats left – and one can be yours for a much-appreciated $50 donation: https://switchtheatreco.ludus.com/index.php

Bring a comfy chair and see Othello at @durhamcentralpark  this weekend!
“Some wine, boys!” And good portable snacks, t “Some wine, boys!” And good portable snacks, too. @glassjug_downtown  @glassjug The Glass Jug has free gourmet popcorn bags for the first twenty people to show their ticket reservations on May 10th and 11th. Add to that an ice cold local draft, a slushy Green Eyed Monster (with or without a shot), and you’ll be ready to enjoy some swordplay, knife fights, and skullduggery at Othello. 

And for our VIP Reserved ticket donors, there’s a free beverage token and an official Glass Jug sticker waiting in your SWAG bag.

#thingstodoindurham #nightlife #theater #durhamtheater
“A pearl richer than all his tribe…” Stay co “A pearl richer than all his tribe…” Stay cool in the shade of @durhamcentralpark pavilion and maybe grab a boba-infused beverage from @milklabcafe  on May 10th and 11th.  They’re offering a 10% discount to ticket holders. The weather this weekend is looking good for outdoor theater and Mother’s Day celebrations.

#thingstodoindurham #nightlife #theater #durhamtheater
Satisfy your sweet tooth during the show with trea Satisfy your sweet tooth during the show with treats from @littlebarb Little Barb’s Bakery . Barb herself was on hand to showcase some of their creations, with gluten-free and dairy free options for those who need them. They’re offering all ticket holders 10% off on May 10th and 11th, on any menu item. Help these delicious confections say “For she had eyes, and chose ME.”

#thingstodoindurham #nightlife #theater #durhamtheater
Othello takes place in Venice and Cyprus, so pizza Othello takes place in Venice and Cyprus, so pizza and gelato are most definitely on the menu. @thesfiziopizzeria  in the @durhamfoodhall is offering all ticket holders 10% off on May 10th and 11th, on any menu item. They’ve also created the “No Man’s Pie”, a specialty pizza with lamb sausage and other good stuff. 

#thingstodoindurham #nightlife #theater #durhamtheater
Good food, drink specials, and free stuff abound i Good food, drink specials, and free stuff abound in Durham this weekend. We visited  @durhamfoodhall  and  @glassjug  to enjoy some of what awaits our audiences for Othello in  @durhamcentralpark  on Saturday and Sunday:

At The Auctioneer Bar, Josie and the staff are mixing up some specialty cocktails for Othello patrons to enjoy – either at the bar, or in a Bullpen cup at the show across the road. Enjoy a Green-Ey'd-Monster, Iago's Poison, or The Handkerchief - or for a non-alcoholic refresher, try a Sweet Desdemona or Othello's Elixir. These are available all week!

The DFH is also providing a $20 gift card, good at any of the Food Hall vendors, for VIP Reserved ticket donors. Grab a drink and get preferred seating any time before the show starts.

#thingstodoindurham #nightlife #theater #durhamtheater
A beautiful opening day! Thank you to the resident A beautiful opening day! Thank you to the residents of @kdalenc and @kdaleparks  for coming to see Othello on Saturday.
Next up: @durhamcentralpark  for Mother’s Day weekend. Lots of local food and drink specials from @glassjug  and @durhamfoodhall to compliment an afternoon of (nicely shaded) theatre under the pavilion. Reserve free tickets now, or beat the wait and book VIP reserved seating (with SWAG from local vendors) at  https://switchtheatreco.org/shows/othello/
Putting the finishing touches on the more combativ Putting the finishing touches on the more combative moments of the show. Many thanks the @riverdurham for letting us use their rehearsal space this week.

Tech week continues as we prep for our opening day at @kdalenc , in Knightdale Station Park!
In a world full of noise and spin, authenticity st In a world full of noise and spin, authenticity still makes the strongest impression. Desdemona stands as a beacon of purity, compassion, and unwavering loyalty. But even the brightest light can be dimmed when surrounded by shadows.
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While she speaks truth, others spin lies. While she offers love, they plant doubt. At the center of Iago’s intricate web of manipulation, Desdemona’s integrity never wavers—even as betrayal closes in.
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Tech starts next week (and many thanks to Burning Coal Theatre for the use of your rehearsal space for our set!). Reserve free tickets now, or beat the wait and book VIP reserved seating at one of our 6 performance locations: https://switchtheatreco.org/shows/othello/
It’s Othello’s tragedy, but it’s this guy’ It’s Othello’s tragedy, but it’s this guy’s story. While Othello’s fall is the emotional heart of the play, the audience is trapped inside Iago’s mind. His motives are murky, his manipulation masterful, and his charisma… strangely captivating? He’s not just whispering lies behind the scenes; he’s guiding the audience through the entire tragedy, often breaking the fourth wall like a 17th-century anti-hero. 

His motive? "I hate the Moor." (But is that the whole truth?)

Actors, take note: Iago (played here by Patrick Lescarbeau) has a heavy lift in the line-learning department, too:
Iago: 1,097 lines
Othello: 880 lines

Othello opens May 3rd at Knightdale Station Park, sponsored by @kdaleparks , and plays five more locations around the Triangle after that. Reserve free tickets now, or beat the wait and book VIP reserved seating: https://switchtheatreco.org/shows/othello/

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham 
#Shakespeare #Othello #Iago #TheatreNerd #StageVillains #WhoIsTheProtagonist #DramaBehindTheDrama
Rehearsals are under way for Shakespeare in the Pa Rehearsals are under way for Shakespeare in the Parks: OTHELLO, running from May 3rd through June 15th at six locations in and around the Triangle. We’ll be posting more behind-the-scenes footage shorts from rehearsals, and a little history behind the play as we get closer to opening afternoon. In the meanwhile, here’s a look at John Frasier in the titular role.

The “green ey’d monster” comes to a location near you this Spring! Reserve free tickets now, or book VIP reserved seating: https://switchtheatreco.org/shows/othello/

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT: Congratulations to the cast CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT: Congratulations to the cast of SITP: Othello!!!

Othello ................................ John Frazier
Iago ....................................... Patrick Lescarbeau
Desdemona ........................ Marissa Joy
Cassio .................................. Aryan Anil Kale
Emilia.................................... Catherine Kelly Johnson
Brabantio/Montano........... Drew Gulino
Roderigo.............................. Dylan Atwood
Lodovico ............................. Quinn Rollar
Gentleman .......................... Bryan Squires
Emilia/Desdemona u/s...... Taylor Cashion

Directed by Asia Mark

Rehearsals start Saturday - and with six locations, the show is likely coming to an outdoor venue near you. See full cast and crew info and reserve free tickets now at: https://switchtheatreco.org/shows/othello/
AUDITIONS: Seeking some strong classical actors to AUDITIONS: Seeking some strong classical actors to round out our production of Shakespeare in the Park: OTHELLO!

In-person and video auditions happen on February 26th, 6-9pm, at the Hayti Heritage Center. Casting breakdown:

MICHAEL CASSIO - Male, any ethnicity, 25-35. Youthful, dashing, officer material. Immature and headstrong, egotistical. Stage combat experience a plus. 

BRABANTIO and MONTANO - White, 40+, one actor to portray both roles. Brabantio, a rich and powerful senator, and Desdemona's parental figure; Montano, a career soldier.

OTHELLO (understudy/swing)- Male, Black, 40-50. Military lifer, a North African, intelligent and charming, has mastered life among the Europeans. Stage combat experience a plus.

IAGO (understudy/swing) - Male, white, 35-45. Military lifer, a sergeant, the go-to guy in his unit. Enjoys a special friendship with the General, until one day that all goes away. He is filled with jealousy, anger, and spite directed at everyone. Will also understudy Brabantio and Montano.

EMILIA and DESDEMONA (understudy/swing) - Female actor to cover two roles: Desdemona, a young daughter of the nobility; and Emilia, the pragmatic wife of misogynist Iago, and confidante to Desdemona.

Get more info and sign up for a timeslot at: https://switchtheatreco.org/auditions/auditions-othello-wed-2-26/
A nearly full house at @haytiheritagecenter for o A nearly full house at @haytiheritagecenter  for our first night, and an excellent talkback session afterwards hosted by director Akili Holder-Cozart . Thank you to the enthusiastic kids and parents who came to enjoy and share their thoughts.

We’ve got one more performance of Helen’s History Hop tonight at 7pm. Reserve your free tickets: https://switchtheatreco.org/shows/helenshistoryhop

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
The stage is set! We’re ready for opening night The stage is set! We’re ready for opening night tomorrow. (Many thanks to @burningcoaltc  for the loan of those cool futuristic cubes, too.) Get ready for a romp through the past and the future with Helen’s History Hop, a staged reading like you’ve never seen before. 

Running Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 & 8, at the @haytiheritagecenter . Reserve your free tickets: https://switchtheatreco.org/shows/helenshistoryhop

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Helen and her friends have a few more rehearsals a Helen and her friends have a few more rehearsals as we move into tech week for Helen’s History Hop. 

Got your time travel gear? Seats are going fast for our two readings Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 & 8, at the @haytiheritagecenter . Reserve your free tickets: https://switchtheatreco.org/shows/helenshistoryhop

#theater #nctheater #raleigh #raleightheatre #thingstodo #thingstodoindurham #thingstodoinchapelhill
Congratulations to the cast of Helen’s History H Congratulations to the cast of Helen’s History Hop!

Time Queen/Ms. Ann Sestor - Joy Harrell-Goff
Helen Thomas - Jada Simone Harris
Jamar - Ayaan Lewis
Billy - Monee Reid
Sonia Sotomayor - Reem Ziyad
Bessie Coleman/Harriet Tubman - Brittany Evans
Jack - Justin Marcellus
Narrator - Nia Imani-Walker

Thank you to everyone who came out to auditions (including the very patient parents), and all the kids from @bumpthetriangle  for participating in the classroom workshop. We wish we could have cast EVERYONE. Special thanks to @riverdurham  for getting the word out to your talented group, too.

Performance info coming shortly – tix are free but reservations will be required. In the meantime, happy holidays, time travelers!
Theatre for a good cause in Sanford NC: Southern Theatre for a good cause in Sanford NC:

Southern Lee High School  and SoLee Theatre invites you to bring your entire family to enjoy a dinner and a groundbreaking immersive fairytale adventure transporting you to a world that will leave your children in awe. 

The Quest to Restore the Dancing Lights is taking place December 20-22, 2024! This fundraising event will help make SoLee Theatre's spring school production a reality, so make time in your holiday plans to enjoy an evening out for a good cause.

Location: Southern Lee High School, 2301 Tramway Rd., Sanford, NC

Tickets:  https://questtorestore.com/ticket-splash-sanford-2/ (use code SWITCH when checking out) .
AUDITIONS: Seeking strong performers, youths and a AUDITIONS: Seeking strong performers, youths and adults, for two productions in 2025!

We're looking for strong and diverse actors to audition for our 2024-25 productions. In-person and video auditions happen on December 9th, 11th and 12th, 6-9pm, at the Hayti Heritage Center. 

Get more info, read audition sides, and sign up for a timeslot at: https://switchtheatreco.org/auditions/auditions-2024-25-season-dec-9th-11th-and-12th/
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