Do not confuse this as a place where theater happens, this is where we work to create new works of any kind. — Pan Pantoja
The Potentialist Workshop had their grand opening reception this past Saturday evening. This is a place for artists and potential artists to stretch their wings and explore their passion for creating. Boasting a Gallery showing artist works, creative space for artist to create in, a theater with no rules or dogma, and a sculptor garden in the works as well as so much more.
This was quite the celebration that included a play called Scapegoat written by R.S. Bennett. The story of a man running afoul of the authorities and ending up in the legal and psychiatric system not knowing the way out, and is loosely based on his own experience.
There is lightheartedness in this work. The characters are portrayed by clowns, singing, dancing, and playing jokes but looking deeper you will find a darker message of the futility of a system designed to house the many and care for no one.
The highlight was Lu Brock, an actress who can sing and more, there is much potential in her future; I think.
Keep an eye on The Potentialist Workshop, I do believe that there will magic made there.
Scapegoat plays through October 10, Here is a link to The Potentialist Workshop Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PPPWS?fref=ts
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Opening this week we have two plays that promise to be deep and entertaining.
First up is the production of OTHER DESERT CITIES at Bruka. This is the start of Bruka’s 23rd season. It features a top notch local cast Tom Jacobs, Veronica Fraser, Bryce Alexander Keil, Megan Fitzpatrick and this year’s News & Review Best Actor Winner, Evonne Kezios. Other Desert Cities is “A Searing & Funny Contemporary American Family Reunion.”
There will also be works on display from my work with Bruka over the years. Here is a link to Bruka’s website for more information: http://www.bruka.org/
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CLOWN BAR will be opening Friday At Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company.
Seedy, funny, sad, violent, musical, atmospheric and just plain weird. “Clown Bar” is written by Adam Szymkowicz and directed by GLM’s own Ashley Marie James. It is produced in partnership with Vaude-Villain Entertainment. Here is a link to Good Luck Macbeth’s web site for more information: http://www.goodluckmacbeth.org/
I am looking forward to seeing both of these productions this week.
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Also on Saturday is Reno Open Studios: a FREE self-guided art studios tour featuring over 40 acclaimed artist. Studio priced artwork! It is a great opportunity to witness raw materials being transformed into unique art pieces. Here is a link to their event page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/493407354167001/
