Theatre Celebrates Women! (...but men love it too)
O’Connell & Company and TOY Present an original Curtain Up! Event-Diva By Diva
O’Connell and Company and Theatre of Youth have teamed up this year to present a one of a kind theatrical event for Curtain Up! At the fabulous Allendale Theatre September 19, you can experience a cabaret-style, all-star production filled with songs, readings, poetry, humor & quotes by, for and about women.
DIVA by DIVA the long running and award winning production was created by Mary Kate O’Connell, Artistic/Executive director of O’Connell & Company. This show was originally scheduled for 2 weeks and now it has been 10 years and still going strong.
The DIVA cast is drawn from all facets of our community; performing arts, the business & corporate arenas as well as the private & philanthropic sector, making this an eclectic group that a diverse audience can relate to and root for. Mary Kate writes a new script for each and every performance, designed around the DIVAs who are in that particular performance or geared to the group for whom they are performing. As Mary Kate often shares with the audience, “We have never had the same cast or the same script in any 2 DIVA performances over the years.” She is also incredibly excited at the chance to work with Theatre of Youth and use their space.
The cast receives the script an hour before the show. They dress in black with sparkly jewelry gather together with the director and a little while later-on with the show! Over 250 women have participated in various performances. If you have seen DIVA in the past, I encourage you to come again because it will be different but just as great as the time before.
If you miss DIVA Curtain Up! Weekend, don’t despair, they’re will be performances at many different venues including Hilbert College, The Roycroft Inn, The Riviera, Ujima Theatre throughout the year.
DIVA by DIVA: A Celebration of Women! Will open on Friday September 19 only. Tickets are range from $30-$27 dollars. More information on this show and the fantastic seasons of TOY and O’Connell and Company can be found at www.theatreofyoung.org and www.oconnellandcompany.com.
What Others Have To Say
What Do You Think?
Related Articles
-
Albright-Knox Increases Adult Admission
Though it may only be the fifth time since 1992 that the Albright-Knox Art Galley has increased its admission rate, the higher fee speaks to the changing face of our society and economy. To keep the gallery in good financial health, it is necessary to increase the price of a regular adult admission ticket from $10 up to $12. The new price will go into effect on January 1st 2009.
The director of the gallery, Louis Grachos, has said that due to higher costs in all areas of the gall … - Dec 18th 2008, 7:09pm
- Continue Reading
- 19 Comments
-
Rock and Roll Theatre
French satire from the 1600's feels like falling asleep in high school english class. But classic French satire with a rock and roll band? That sounds better. We can thank Andy Liegl for this bold modernity on December 26th when his production of Such Foolish Affected Ladies opens at the Alt Theatre. The original play calls for violinists but this role has been liberally opened up to local band The Nepenthe. "I wanted an indie rock sound, something that my generation can click wit … - Dec 18th 2008, 7:25am
- Continue Reading
- Join the conversation
-
A Souvenir From Alleyway Theatre
It’s funny how history seems to repeat itself. Florence Foster Jenkins was in the elite member of society, but terribly eccentric and utterly convinced that she was a great coloratura soprano – despite the fact that she couldn’t carry a tune for even a few notes. She even managed to hold a sold out concert, even though she couldn’t sing! Sound familiar? Remember William Hung?
Jenkins’ story happened over 50 years ago. She would hold annual recitals in the Ritz Carlton h … - Dec 18th 2008, 6:51am
- Continue Reading
- Join the conversation
-
New Magazine To Focus On The Local Art Scene
What could be more perfect to spread the news about local artists at the Buffalo Indie Market than a literary magazine that features works from local artists? NOMAD is a new magazine set to debut in January 2009 that will feature writers, poets, photographers, artists, and designers from the area. Erica Eichelkraut, a freelance photographer, created NOMAD and is bringing it to the public. Since Eichelkraut is a part of the Buffalo Indie Market, it wasn’t long before a collaborat … - Dec 17th 2008, 12:00am
- Continue Reading
- 2 Comments
Comment Options
IMADIVA
I can't help but comment on this article since I AM A DIVA! Really...and I have to say that being part of this group has been, and will be, one of the highlights of my life for years to come. The people that we entertain; the charities that we raise money for and the incredible spirit and talent of the women we work with makes this production truely unique. Mary Kate O'Connell's creativity, musical talent and sense of humor can't be matched. I have never met an audience member that didn't laugh, toe tap and identify with the show. My favorite audience members are men because they come to the show wary and sure that they will be victems of "male bashing" and instead they experience all the women they know and love represented on stage. In celebrating women with humor and song, the show highlights the foibles, hormonal swings and stages that all women go through. Do plan tp experience a show...you won't regret it.
Report this
Bufago
Paying good money to see Meg Popmykillwoski Quinn? Well for a wake, maybe...
Report this
ECB
Update! All Saturday performances were cancelled.
Report this