Mark Carr on playing Garrison “Greasy” Martin in “Saint Heaven”

As Saint Heaven gears up for opening night in Everett this Friday, actor Mark Carr took some time out to share with Village Theatre blog readers some of his thoughts and experiences working on the new musical Saint Heaven. Check it out below.
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Saint Heaven is my first venture into “new musical” territory, but I truly [...]

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Village Theatre Voted Best Theatre Group

Village Theatre has been declared the “Best Theatre Group” in Evening Magazine’s 2008 Best of Western Washington contest! Woo Hoo!
We’d like to thank the academy — that is, all of you who got out the vote. If you want to know more, all the winners are posted on King 5’s website.
Village Theatre will be featured [...]

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The Return of ‘The Gypsy King’

Conceived and created by Kirby Ward and Randy Rogel, with book and score by Rogel, the hilarious new musical The Gypsy King is set to take on a workshop of sorts in January 2009.
The Gypsy King was part of the 8th Annual Festival of New Musical back in August at Francis J. Gaudette Theatre. [...]

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Introducing Belle and her Beast

It’s official! The roles of Belle and The Beast have been cast for Village Theatre’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and the Village Theatre blog has all the info right here.
Returning to the Village Theatre Mainstage is award-winning actor Jennifer Paz to play the role of Belle. Hailing from Los Angeles, Paz played [...]

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Live Theatre Week

This week (through Sunday), Theatre Puget Sound hosts the Live Theatre Week Festival.
Live Theatre Week is like an all-access pass to our region’s performing arts. With the festival’s special events, “family day” offers, and free theatre tickets, this is a great time to experience the arts, connect with new people, and strengthen your community.
To kick [...]

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Tanesha Ross Finds Her Voice(s)

I feel so blessed to be able to make a living as an actor. The last three roles I have played have been completely different from each other, and I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the depths of all of them.
The last full production I did at Village Theatre was AIDA. I played the role of [...]

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Help Village Theatre Be Voted The Best Of Western Washington!

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Evening Magazine’s 2008 Best of Western Washington contest is underway, and – big news! – Village Theatre has been nominated for “Best Theatre Group.”
To be recognized by King 5’s Evening Magazine is such an honor. It is exciting for both the artists and staff who create Village Theatre shows, and [...]

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