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RIPCORD EXTENDED – Now Onstage through Sunday, April 1
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Gainesville Downtown’s review of “Ripcord”
Excerpt from Gainesville Downtown’s article, by Noel Leroux:
Ripcord then goes on a wild ride that includes a visit to a spooky Halloween house, a breathtaking skydiving adventure (thus, helping lend the play its name) and several other outrageous pranks involving everything from Craigslist to Xanax— not necessarily all in good fun or good taste.
“David Lindsay-Abaire’s imagination is extraordinary,” said V Craig Heidenreich, who is making his Hippodrome directorial debut with Ripcord. “He goes where no one else goes. He’s fearless — like skydiving!”
What makes Ripcord work, however, is the chemistry Morsey and Page display onstage as their characters try to push each other’s buttons with one practical joke after another.
“The playwright is brilliant in creating a story-line that presents characters who are real and dealing with a variety of situations that any audience can relate to,” Page said. “What makes the play funny is that he takes ordinary situations and spins them to ridiculous levels. And there are so many of those situations in this show.”
Read more on Gainesville Downtown.
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The Royale
The Hippodrome Theatre proudly presents
“The Royale” by Marco Ramirez
This January, join us for “The Royale,” a New York Times Critics’ Pick inspired by the real-life story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American World Heavyweight Champion.
Determined. Brave. Fierce. Loyal. Jay “The Sport” Jackson embodies every characteristic that defines a hero. He trail-blazed across the nation, rising from poverty in the Jim Crow south to take on the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
“The Royale” brings breathtaking focus to a pivotal moment in sports history — but it is Jackson’s sheer force of will, relentlessness, and fierce belief in himself that will leave you breathless.
“The play is a stylized, blazingly theatrical triumph that keeps audience members on the edge of their seats.” – Miami Herald
Written by Marco Ramirez, “The Royale” is directed on the Hippodrome Mainstage by Ryan George & Lauren Warhol Caldwell.
Tickets on sale now at thehipp.org and 352.375.4477
On stage January 10-February 11 with 8 performances a week Tuesdays at 7 p.m. | Wednesdays at 7 p.m. |Thursdays at 7 p.m. | Fridays at 8 p.m. | Saturdays at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. | Sundays at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 10 at 7pm: Discount preview
- Thursday, January 11 at 7pm: Discount preview
- Friday, January 12 at 8pm: Opening Night
- Tuesday, January 16 at 7pm: $10 Tuesday (All tickets just $10)
- Sunday, January 21 at 2pm: Free talkback with cast and directors immediately following the show
Content Advisory: Some adult themes and profanity.
REVIEWS
“Ramirez avoids cliches, preferring to delve deep into his leading character’s psyche and probe such complex questions as whether breaking down barriers or smashing glass ceilings can be almost an accident, and, either way, something not worth the personal cost.” – Chicago Tribune
“[…] a well constructed drama that captures both the beautiful frenzy of boxing and the (sadly still relevant) volatile state of race relations in America.” – The Telegraph
CAST
| Jay | Bryce Michael Wood | |
| Wynton | E. Stanley Richardson | |
| Fish | Ryan George* | |
| Max | Dylan Kammerer | |
| Nina | Renata Eastlick | |
CREATIVE
| Director | Lauren “Warhol” Caldwell |
| Director | Ryan George |
| Stage Manager | Amber Wilkerson* |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Carley Selah |
| Production Manager/Lighting Designer | Robert P. Robins |
| Technical Director | Michael Eaddy |
| Master Electrician | Niel Bearden |
| Scenic Designer | Mihai Ciupe |
| Sound Designer | Amanda Yanes |
| Costume Designer/ Costume Shop Adviser | Jessica Kreitzer |
| Costume Shop Foreman | Jill Parzych |
| Wardrobe | Nichole Williams |
| Props Designer | Tim Dygert |
| Rudi Goblen | Movement Director |
A Year With Frog and Toad
The Hippodrome Theatre proudly presents
“A Year with Frog and Toad” on stage Nov. 24 – Dec. 22
REVIEWS
CAST
| Frog | Byran Mercer | |
| Toad | Clint Thornton | |
| Cardinal/Snail/Lizard/Father Frog/Mole 3 | Nick Lerew* | |
| Bluebird/Turtle/Young Frog/Squirrel 1/Mole 1 | Marissa Toogood | |
| Robin/Mouse/Mother Frog/Squirrel 2/Mole 2 | Maya Handa Naff* | |
CREATIVE
| Director | Clint Thornton |
| Music Director | Bryan Mercer |
| Stage Manager | Amber Wilkerson* |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Carley Selah |
| Production Manager/Lighting Designer | Robert P. Robins |
| Technical Director | Michael Eaddy |
| Master Carpenter | Warren Goodwin |
| Master Electrician | Niel Bearden |
| Sound Designer/Light & Sound Board Op/Mic Mixer | Amanda Yanes |
| Choreographer | Stephanie Lynge |
| Costume Shop Supervisor | Jill Parzych |
| Wardrobe | Nichole Williams |
| Props Coordinator | Tim Dygert |
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* Denotes Member of Actors’ Equity Association
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A Christmas Carol
The Hippodrome Theatre proudly presents
“A Christmas Carol” on stage Nov. 25 – Dec. 22
Reserve your tickets now!
Final Week:
The Hippodrome celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Gainesville’s holiday tradition: “A Christmas Carol,” opening Nov. 25!
Treat your family to the gift of theatre for the Hippodrome’s tradition of celebrating Charles Dickens’ classic tale “A Christmas Carol.”
Share in the wonderment and joy of this timeless message of redemption, charity and goodwill. A delightful tale for all ages, come on out to celebrate!
Every show sells out, reserve your tickets today for the best seats!
Best wishes for this holiday season,
and we hope to see you soon!
— Your friends at the Hipp
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