Upcoming Stage Productions

Thu., Sept. 14, 2000

By Jim Kershner jimkershner@comcast.net

In other theater productions opening this weekend:

“Fahrenheit 451”

A new Spokane theatrical troupe, High Impact Theatre, debuts with a one-night-only production of the sci-fi classic, “Fahrenheit 451,” Saturday at The Met.

This is the stage adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s story of a futuristic hell where knowledge is discouraged and books are burned. The title refers to the temperature at which books will burst into flame.

High Impact founder and director James Quinn, 23, said he is aiming for “traditionally nontheater crowds” and especially hopes to attract people between the ages of 16 and 26.

He said the production will use a number of high-tech elements, including filmed segments and projections and will have an original electronic score.

The cast includes Brad Picard, Tracy Biegenwald, Homer Mason, Pamela Stark and Ron Varela.

Curtain time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $5, available only at the door the night of the show.

“How to Eat Like a Child”

Express Theatre for Youth, a branch of Express Theatre-Northwest, will present Delia Ephron’s “How to Eat Like a Child” as its season opener beginning Friday.

This joyous and lighthearted musical teaches adults how to be children again.

Express Theatre-Northwest is a professional educational theater company in residence at Spokane Falls Community College.

Express Theatre for Youth is a training company that allows youth from ages 6 to 16 to work with professionals in all areas of theater.

“How to Eat Like a Child,” opens Friday at 7:30 p.m. and continues Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sept. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

All performances are at the Spartan Theater, Building No. 5 at Spokane Falls Community College. Tickets are $7, available at the door or by calling (509) 624-8073.

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