Starmites - Open Fist Theatre Company
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Time: 1989; Place: Earth and Inner Space. Open Fist Theatre Company presents a new production of Starmites, the Tony-nominated sci-fi fantasy musical that’s a comic book come to life. With music and lyrics by Barry Keating; book by Stuart Ross and Keating; direction by Scott Peterman; and music direction by Jan Roper, this joyous, space-age, pop rock adventure is set to save the universe one song at a time beginning June 2 at Atwater Village Theatre, where performances continue through July 8.
Starmites tells the zany tale of earthling Eleanor, a shy teenager who dreams her way into a comic book quest to save the galaxy. Eleanor teams up with Space Punk, The Starmites and a lizard man named Trinkulus to fight the evil Shak Graa and The Banshees — weird women with dangerous hair-dos — led by Diva.
“This is my favorite type of hidden musical gem — a slightly silly plot; broad, fun dialogue; and an absolutely killer score,” says Peterman. “As a director and technologist, I’m excited about using modern entertainment technologies — projection mapping, AI-assisted animation and EDM-influenced digital orchestrations — to breathe new life into this retro space age story. I'm hopeful we can call new attention to this charming, heart warming piece of unadulterated theatrical fun.”
Starmites runs June 2 through July 8. Pricing for all performances except Sunday, June 4 is $35, with $30 tickets available to seniors, and $25 tickets available for children and students with valid ID. A family pack (two adults and two children) is $100; this family friendly adventure is appropriate for ages 8 and up. Tickets to a special opening weekend gala performance on Sunday, June 4 are $50 and include a pre-show reception.
Atwater Village Theatre is located at 3269 Casitas Ave in Los Angeles, CA 90039. Parking is free is in the ATX (Atwater Crossing) parking lot one block south of the theater.
To purchase tickets and for more information call (323) 882-6912 or go to www.openfist.org.
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