HOT CAT AT THEATRE OF NOTE
HOT CAT
THEATRE OF NOTE’s
presents
The world premiere of
HOT CAT
Directed and choreographed by Tina Kronis; text by Richard Alger
of Theatre Movement Bazaar
Limited engagement opens Friday, May 3rd
at Theatre of NOTE in Hollywood!
April 15, 2013…Hollywood…For the second production of its 2013 season, Theatre of NOTE is honored to be working with Theatre Movement Bazaar in presenting the world premiere of HOT CAT, directed and choreographed by Tina Kronis, text by Richard Alger. HOT CAT is an original play created with the unique talents of Theatre Movement Bazaar, featuring performers from Theatre of NOTE’s ensemble, using a synthesis of dance and theatre, a mixture of comedy and philosophy to create an original and provocative theatrical experience.
Theatre Movement Bazaar has been astonishing and entrancing audiences around the world for thirteen years. Now they are bringing their unique theatrical approach to NOTE to recreate an American classic inspired by the work of Tennessee Williams. HOT CAT explores the mendacity in family dynamics, unrequited sexual yearnings, mortality and sibling rivalries via TMB’s unique combination of text and movement.
This production of HOT CAT will also be featured at Theatre of NOTE during the 2013 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Theatre of NOTE is located at1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (just north of Sunset) in Hollywood.
ABOUT THEATRE MOVEMENT BAZAAR
THEATRE MOVEMENT BAZAAR is an interdisciplinary company dedicated to creating original performance works. The company began in 1997 as a collaboration between choreographer/director/performer Tina Kronis, and mechanical engineer/writer/filmmaker Richard Alger. TMB has produced thirteen original works, garnering critical attention and presenting its work across the US and in the UK. Led by principal artists Kronis + Alger, TMB’s award-winning productions have merged dance, theatre, design, and cinema to create provocative story telling with an emphasis on physical action. Look for TMB’s 2013 hit, TRACK 3, revived in July at the Bootleg Theatre before going to Edinburgh and London. For more information go to the their website: www.TheatreMovementBazaar.org
Tina Kronis (director/choreographer) is Artistic Director and co-founder of the LA-based interdisciplinary theatre company Theatre Movement Bazaar. She is a co-creator of all TMB projects. Ms. Kronis directed and choreographed the original TMB productions of TRACK 3, ANTON’S UNCLES, THE TREATMENT, CHERRY JAM, MODEL BEHAVIOR, MONSTER OF HAPPINESS, STRANGE BELIEFS, CIRQUE PICNIQUE, HOLLYWOOD MACABRE, DUMBSHOW, SEAGULL, CHEKHOV’S SISTERS and CORNOGRAPHY. She was choreographer and performer in the TMB productions DRY CLEANING, CAFÉ OUBLIÉ and WATCH. She co-wrote, directed, and choreographed TMB’s ANTON’S UNCLES. Ms. Kronis performed in the Broadway and international companies of Mummenschanz during the years 1986-93 as well as co-creating their show NEXT. Ms. Kronis serves on the faculty of CalArts and Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy. With the latter, she co-directed/choreographed the original work UNTITLED WARHOL PROJECT (2012) and WITHIN US, both regional selections to the KCACTF.
Richard Alger (writer/designer) is Executive Director and co-founder of Theatre Movement Bazaar and co-creator of all TMB shows. He is the writer of TMB’s THE TREATMENT, CHERRY JAM, ANTON’S UNCLES and MODEL BEHAVIOR. He wrote and performed in the TMB productions MONSTER OF HAPPINESS, CAFÉ OUBLIÉ and DRY CLEANING. Richard has written and designed for Theatre Movement Bazaar productions of TRACK 3, STRANGE BELIEFS, CIRQUE PICNIQUE, and DUMBSHOW, and performed in the original TMB production of WATCH. Mr. Alger helped create and wrote UNTITLED WARHOL PROJECT for TMB’s collaboration with Los Angeles City College in the fall of 2012. He co-created and performed in Mummenschanz’s show, NEXT. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and has been active in the motion picture industry for over twenty years. He has been nominated for three LA Weekly Awards, and one Ovation Award, and won an 2013 LA Weekly Award for Adaptation for THE TREATMENT. www.TheatreMovementBazaar.org.
ABOUT THE CAST AND DESIGN TEAM
The cast of HOT CAT features: Blaire Chandler (Good Night Valentino), Crystal Diaz (Figure 8), David Guerra (Pity of Things), Eric Neil Gutierrez (Cheap Thrills), David LM McIntyre (Track 3), Jenny Soo (Parks & Recreation). Swings: Gina Garcia Sharpe (Modern Family) and Justin Okin (The Elephant Room)
HOT CAT features the talents of an impressive array of designers. Theatre Movement Bazaar is responsible for the set and sound designs. Costume design by Amanda Lee; lighting design by Brandon Baruch; Original music by Wes Myers.
SCHEDULE AND PRICING
Fringe Performances wil be :
Sat Jun 15 @ 7:45pm, Sun, Jun 16 @ 1;30 pm & 8:10 pm,
Wed Jun 19 @ 8pm, Sat Jun 22 @ 7:45pm, Sun, Jun 23 @ 1;20 pm & 8 pm
Wed Jun 26 @ 8pm, Sat Jun 29 @ 7:20pm, Sun, Jun 30 @ 1;20 pm & 8 pm
Ticket are $15. For tickets and details, please call (323) 856-8611 or visit www.theatreofnote.com to purchase tickets online and to view complete schedule.
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