Tribe.net. Local Connections Meg http://EmperorNorton.tribe.net/thread/7440a306-af0c-4c8c-b168-1c28398cafa5#fea35b27-134e-4333-9f11-a94af57e5d3b 2006-01-04T08:10:18Z 2006-01-04T08:10:18Z

Aaaw, wish I weren't so far away!

Meg 2006-01-04T08:10:18Z Doc Squat / http://EmperorNorton.tribe.net/thread/7440a306-af0c-4c8c-b168-1c28398cafa5#f7cbe247-d026-4ee9-b43a-e73255115880 2005-12-16T09:35:24Z 2005-12-16T09:35:24Z

I tried to post this in "events" but must have done it wrong... ====================== Emperor Norton I: A new Musical that's Right as Reign weekends Dec 2005 through Jan 2006 Fri & Sat @ 7:30pm; Sun @ 3pm $15 at the door and at www.ticketweb.com ----/ Event Description /----------------------------------------------- "Pause, Traveler, and be grateful to Norton Ihellip" reads the inscription on the Bay Bridge. Emperor Norton I, Sovereign Ruler of the United States and Protector of Mexico, was a visionary to some, a kook to others and beloved by all. Lovingly crafted by the Ohanneson family, this humorous, original musical is a tribute to San Francisco, the Barbary Coast, and its eccentric characters. It's a step back into history and follows a man who loved his city and the city that loved him. In 1850 San Francisco, pandemonium reigns in the rough and tumble, formative Gold Rush years of the City by the Bay. The wealthy Joshua A. Norton loses his fortune and mental stability; and his descent into madness is rivaled only by his rise into notoriety. He declares himself Emperor of the United States and the Protector of Mexico, and endears himself to the likes of Mark Twain, Lotta Crabtree, Lola Montez, the two annoying dogs, Bummer & Lazarus, and the lowbrows of the Barbary Coast. But can a madman dissolve Congress, raise an army, print his own money and propose to the Queen of England? He can in San Francisco--which just goes to show, it's important to make a good first Emper-ession. You'll become a Norton fan after this joyful musical about San Francisco first and most beloved eccentric. After all, being a little crazy is right as reign. Emperor Norton I runs weekends starting December 2, 2005 through January 29, 2006; except for Dec. 25th weekend. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm at the DARK ROOM Theater, 2263 Mission St (b/t 18 & 19), SF. Tickets are $15 on www.ticketweb.com and at the door. More info at: www.darkroomsf.com. This is an Impossible Production is a family affair with script by Kim Axelrod Ohanneson, score by Marty Ohanneson Axelrod, direction by Jim Fourniadis-Ohanneson, production by Erin Ohanneson, costumes by Jill Ohanneson and research by Greg Ohanneson with tech mastered by Ty "Honorary Ohanneson" McKenzie. Norton stars Jim Fourniadis, Peter Doty, Steffanos X, Phil Darnowsky, Don Wood, David Stein, Nancy Bower, Haggis, Denzil Meyers, Anomaly aka Sadie Lune, Rhiannon Charisse, Laura Malouf-Renning, Jukie Sunshine, Michelle Talgarow and Cameron Eng. -END- IMPOSSIBLE PRODUCTIONS, those goof-balls that brought you stage versions of Dr. Strangelove, Twilight Zone, Clue, Princess Bride and Zippy The Pinhead, as well as Bad Movie Night, make their home at The Dark Room, a comfortable place for anyone to come to when he or she has ideas--big or small--and nowhere to realize them. They're a tad more off-beat than community theatre and a skosh more accessible than many artist cooperatives. They welcome both high concepts and lowbrow sensibilities; they try hard to not to take themselves too seriously and invite you to do the same. Join them for an hour or two; they're saving a seat for you. ----/ Venue Info /------------------------------------------------------ the DARK ROOM Theater 2263 Mission Street, b/t 18 & 19 San Francisco 415.401.7987 http://www.darkroomsf.com We're on Mission Street between 18th & 19th, two blocks from Mission & 16th BART with parking between 19th & 20th. ----/ Additional Info /------------------------------------------------- wsup@darkroomsf.com 415.401.7987 http://www.darkroomsf.com/norton

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