CELEBRATING THE ARTS
Live theater highlights the unique magic of a shared experience, developing a special connection of audience to the players.
• Boerne Community Theatre presents “Don’t Talk to the Actors,” by Tom Dudzick and directed by BCT’s Keisha McFerrin, through Sept. 14. Reserve your tickets now by calling the box office 830-2499166 or by visiting: www. boernetheatre.org. The theater is located at 907 E. Blanco Road in Boerne.
The story centers on Jerry Przpezniak, a fledgling playwright from Buffalo, and his fiancee, who are thrust into the glamorous but cutthroat world of New York theater when Jerry’s play is optioned for Broadway.
They encounter a cast and crew filled with larger-thanlife personalities and theatrical nightmares rather than dreams. The plot involves manipulation, diva-like behavior, and general chaos as everyone tries to get what they want, resulting in a hilarious and unpredictable journey.
In a word, the play satirizes the process of bringing a new play to Broadway, highlighting the comedic potential in the clash between idealism and reality.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays.
• S.T.A.G.E., Inc. presents Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys,” directed by Robin Cunningham, opening Oct. 2 and running through Oct. 19.
Make your reservations online at www. stagebulverde.org, or call 830-438-2339; Krause House Theatre, home of S.T.A.G.E., is located at1300 Bulverde Road, Bulverde.
“The Sunshine Boys” is a classic comedy play that premiered on Broadway in 1972 and was later adapted into a successful film in 1975 starring George Burns and Walter Matthau.
The play revolves around the relationship between two aging comedians, Al Lewis and Willie Clark, who were once a famous comedy duo known as the Sunshine Boys.
However, after 40 plus years of performing together, their partnership ends acrimoniously. A dozen years later, a young theater agent, who happens to be Willie’s nephew, tries to bring the two together for a comedy television special. They reluctantly agree to perform one last time together.
This play offers a poignant reflection on the complexities of relationships and the challenges of reconciling the past with the present.
• Opera San Antonio:
And for fans of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Opera San Antonio presents an elevated experience of opera and performance, “The Magic Flute,” on Oct. 2 and 4. Purchase tickets at www.tobincenter.org. The location is the HEB Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle in San Antonio.
Experience a groundbreaking fusion of classic opera and innovative theater and music in this internationally acclaimed production by Barrie Kosky and the British theater group, 1927.
This unique interpretation transforms the stage into a blend of live performance, music and animated storytelling, drawing inspiration from the world of 1920s silent films. Houston Press describes it as, “spellbinding, amazingly theatrical, state-of-the-art”.
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Hill Country Council for the Arts is a resource for the arts in our community, promotes arts awareness, encourages community engagement and invites partnerships and collaborations.
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