Pyrates come to the Labyrinth!

Umbrella Theatre
Proudly Presents

Ye Trajick Tale
(of ye Dread Pyrate Robert Culliford and ye Giant Spotted Grouper)

Two Shows Only!

What?
Pirates of the Caribbean meets the Dilbert Comic Strip

When?
Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 2 p.m.

Where?
The Labyrinth Garden
(Outside)
at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
15 Roy Street (Corner of 1st Ave N and Roy Street)
Directions: http://www.stpaulseattle.org/find.html

How Much?
Suggested Donation of $10
or What's in ye wallet (pay as you can)
Children 12 and under free. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Millionair Club Charity who help the working homeless
www.millionairclub.org

Buy Tickets?

Online:

At the Door--But be ye warned

Call 206-282-2952 to buy in person before show.

Why?

The Umbrella Theatre Company turns the St. Paul’s labyrinth into the Adventure Galley, as a group of argumentative pirates offer a lesson in interpersonal relations. And you thought corporate politics and piracy were new! Drawn from a moment in history, Ye Tragick Tale of ye Dread Pyrate Robert Culliford & ye Giant Spotted Grouper, is an action-packed comedy of bad manners and a treasure of a tale you’ll be talking about around ye office water barrel for months to come. The cast features Captain Kidd, leading a crew of rascals, male and female, plus an adorable monkey, a mermaid, and the Last Dodo. The sword fighting and the laughs are nonstop in this original comedy that’s both kid-friendly and adult-entertaining.

Information?

Information Hot Line: 206-282-2952
E-mail: UmbrellaTheatre@gmail.com

See ORIGAMI on April 19, 2009

The Umbrella Theatre Company, St. Paul’s Episcopal’s locally grown comedic troupe, proudly presents Origami, an original comedy about the gentle art of paper-folding—and the not-so-gentle art of getting along with one’s family. Three generations of women living in 1983 Seattle, plus their hilarious next-door neighbor and pediatrician, ask the questions: what is the meaning of a call to ministry? And where can you get decent Thai food in 1983 Seattle?



One show only, Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the parish hall.

Come early for conversation, tea and an origami lesson (1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.).

Suggested Donation:
$5 at the door.

Childcare is on us--please reserve:
Call Denise Crawford 206-282-2952 or email umbrellatheatre@gmail.com

Location:
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
15 Roy Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Corner of 1st Ave. N. and Roy St.
Lower Queen Anne
In lower level (Parish Hall)

Information:
E-mail: UmbrellaTheatre@gmail.com
Information Hotline: 206-282-2952

Scenes from Second Shepherds Play December 2008

The Second Shepherds Play /December 2008

Umbrella Theatre

Presents

THE SECOND SHEPHERDS PLAY

Looking for a Unique Christmas Experience?

Join us for The Second Shepherds Play, where Medieval sitcom meets Christmas allegory that’s as authentic as it is entertaining. The life and lot of shepherds in 15^th Century England isn’t hard enough, but Mack, a 15^th Century ne’er-do-well, steals a ram from his shepherd friends, Gib, Daw and Coll, and he, along with his wife, Jill--who puts the common back in common law--try to pull the wool over their eyes. Find out what all this has to do with Christmas, get a glimpse of Medieval life and be the first on one your block to know first-hand what a blanket toss is. Fun for the whole family.

Original translation from the Middle English by Sean Patrick Taylor, PhD, Medievalist.

Directed by Susanna Wilson, Artistic Director of Second Story Repertory Theatre in Redmond

Dates and Time:
Friday, December 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday. December 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 2 p.m.

Suggested Donation: $8 advanced/$10 at the door. Kids under 12 free.

Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; 15 Roy Street, Seattle, WA 98109 Corner of 1st Avenue North and Roy Street in Lower Queen Anne

Tickets/Information:
E-mail: UmbrellaTheatre@gmail.com.
Information hotline: 206-282-2952
Web site: www.UmbrellaTheatreCompany.blogspot.com
Order Tickets on Line:
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/44487

Noah Way Out--Noah on Family Values

The Young Executive

Noah Way Out--Rantings of a Societal Rebel

Betty--The Meddling Neighbor

Noah Way Out--Behind Every Successful Man is an Ambitious Wife

Naamah, the Ambitious Wife

For information on Umbrella Theatre's production of "Noah Way Out" please look to the right of the screen under "Upcoming Shows." There you will find everything you need to know, do and say to get to this play.

Noah Way Out--Musings on Life by Barney

The Underachieving Coworker

For information on Umbrella Theatre's production of "Noah Way Out" please look to the right of the screen under "Upcoming Shows." There you will find everything you need to know, do and say to get to this play.

Noah Way Out--An Important Message from the Guildmaster

The Toxic Boss

My Lords and Ladies, it grieves me to trouble thy good souls for the favor of thy attention, but should you happen to make in passing good acquaintance with one Master Shipbuilder going he by the name of Noah, please convey to that same no-account, insubordinate, lager-swilling, wood-glue-sniffing, day-dreaming, wool-gathering, water-barrel-hanging-around, malingering miserable excuse for a mis-malleting boat-builder the following message:

For information on Umbrella Theatre's production of "Noah Way Out" please look to the right of the screen under "Upcoming Shows." There you will find everything you need to know, do and say to get to this play.

Adios but not goodbye

The Paramouse Players would like to thank all the boys and girls and their parents and the other Umbrella Theatre groupies for coming to the show on Saturday. Rumor is that if management is willing to throw in three or four more boxes of Cheese Nips that the mice may return once again to grace the stage at St. Paul's.

And on the 7th day she rested....Kitty resting after the show.

Candid Rehearsal Photos

Need a lighthearted lift for young and old, with plenty to ponder after the show? Come see "Creation" an original play by Robin Allan Jones based loosely on the Aesop's fable of the "Belling of the Cat." The mice, Kitty, Gilhooley, Jerome and Augustine, must use their wits and screw up their courage to try to get rid of a pesky cat problem without incurring the wrath of the God Mother. The play is being held in conjunction with the Spring Family Potluck and will be the entertainment.

Saturday, April 19, 2008.
Pot Luck at 2 p.m.
Puppet show at 3 p.m.
Parish Hall, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Seattle

Information:
email: UmbrellaTheatre@gmail.com
hot line: 206-282-2952

Jerome, Augustine, Kitty and Gilhooley arrive at rehearsal in style on the back of a "Buddy" scooter--their transportation AND accommodation here in Seattle. (We spare no expense.)

Total professionals Kitty and Augustine run lines while the other actors go over blocking.

"But, if I'm here, the audience can't see ME!"

"Are you going to say it that way?"

The Paramouse Players--Meet the Mice and their Maker

Umbrella Theatre is proud to announce their association and first public performance with the Paramouse Players and puppeteer Denise Minard.

Need a lighthearted lift for young and old, with plenty to ponder after the show? Come see "Creation" an original play by Robin Allan Jones based loosely on the Aesop's fable of the "Belling of the Cat." The mice, Kitty, Gilhooley, Jerome and Augustine, must use their wits and screw up their courage to try to get rid of a pesky cat problem without incurring the wrath of the God Mother. The play is being held in conjunction with the Spring Family Potluck and will be the entertainment.

Saturday, April 19, 2008.
Pot Luck at 2 p.m.
Puppet show at 3 p.m.
Parish Hall, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Seattle

Information:
email: UmbrellaTheatre@gmail.com
hot line: 206-282-2952

Without further ado the Paramouse Players:

James Baldwin (Jerome), the eldest brother of the famous theatrical family, the Baldwin Brothers, is most celebrated for his achievements with the Stratford-on-Avon Shakespearean Company and Yard Waste Recycling Center, in Stehekin, Washington, where he gave what has been termed “Quite possibly the best Hamlet there ever was.”

Arthur Baldwin (Augustine), the younger of the famous family of theatrical Baldwin brothers, and therefore the more self-conscious and easily irritable of them—in fact, outright belligerent sometimes—is proud to be making his first appearance on our stage . . . possibly because he thinks he’s going to be paid

Dame Frieda Mouse (Kitty) is renowned the world over for her range and versatility in the remarkable variety of roles that she has played over a vast and stellar career; to name only a few: The Mouse in A Christmas Carol, the Rat in Animal House, and the second mouse in Cinderella, not to mention contributing her talents earlier in her career as a stunt double for the dead mouse in Of Mice and Men.

Michael Patrick Aloysius Xavier O’Toole (Gilhooley) is the night custodian at a local biotech.

The Creator of the Paramouse Players:
Denise Minard

Denise Minard, is a long-time St. Paul's member, puppeteer, actor, ceramist and all around creative force to be reckoned with. Her motto: "I'm never as happy as when I have a glue gun in my hand!"

The Paramouse Players, created and nurtured with love!


Next Blog:

In a week or so, meet the puppeteers of the production....with candid rehearsal photos!