Thursday, October 20, 2011

Let's talk about part 1.

So you just saw Part 1 of Angels In America last week. We’re so glad you came! We’ve had some great responses to Angels In America Part 1 Millennium Approaches. People have been leaping to their feet and stopping us in the lobby and posting on Facebook with things like: “Angels in America at North Carolina Stage Company is one of the best productions I've ever seen...again! Every single performance is exquisite and it's amazing it can be so big in such a small space - BRAVO!!! If you live in Asheville, GO, and if you don't, consider driving up to see it!”

Perhaps you agree. Perhaps you don’t. Either way, we wanted to open up the blog for a discussion. One of the best parts of experiencing a play is sharing your thoughts about the acting, direction, the story, the themes. Whatever. So feel free to post away and join in the discussion with other folks who’ve seen this particular production. But be warned, those of you who haven’t seen it, spoiler alert! (But not to worry. There’s ample opportunity to see both parts in the coming weeks.)

And for everyone’s enjoyment, I looked up some trivia on the interweb about 1985, which is when Angels takes place. Check it out on the previous blogpost. What were YOU doing in 1985?

What were YOU doing in 1985?

Angels In America takes place in 1985.
What else was going on in 1985?
Average Income per year $22,100.00
Average Monthly Rent $375.00

Average Price for new car $9,005.00

1 gallon of gas $1.09
Movie Ticket $2.75
US Postage Stamp 22 cents
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Friday, October 7, 2011

Angels Rehearsal Photos

The rehearsals of Angels in America have been going on for three weeks already, but they've just moved into the theatre.  Cast member Rebecca Morris (Harper) took these photos, and Willie Repoley (Prior) edited them and shared them with us.  Enjoy the peek into Tony Kushner's masterpiece and our first play(s) of the Mainstage Season! 

Andrew Hampton Livingston as Joe Pitt, Michael MacCauley as Roy Cohn

Willie Repoley, Michael MacCauley, and Angie Flynn-McIver (Director)

Callan White as Ethel Rosenberg, Michael MacCauley as Roy

Callan White as Henry, Roy's doctor; Nathan Crocker as Belize

Dusty McKeelan as Louis, Andrew Hampton Livingston as Joe

Dusty McKeelan as Louis, Michael MacCauley as Roy, Andrew Hampton Livingston as Joe, Willie Reploey as Prior Walter

Dusty McKeelan as Louis, Nathan Crocker as Belize, and Willie Repoley as Prior

Michael MacCauley as Roy

Rebecca Morris as Harper Pitt, Callan White as Hannah Pitt

Vivian Smith as the Angel, Willie Repoley as Prior

Willie Repoley as Prior, Dusty McKeelan as Louis

Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches and Part Two: Perestroika run October 13 - November 13, in rotating repertory.  Tickets can be purchased online, in person, or over the phone (828.239.0263).  For more information on the play or the repertory schedule, check out our website: ncstage.org or call the box office (828.239.0263).