For Immediate Release

New Muses announces casting for their upcoming return to live performances with Shaw's Saint Joan

TACOMA, WA: New Muses Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for their upcoming production of George Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan. The production will perform in front of a vaccinated-only live audience at the Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma from July 30 thru August 15. The production will be filmed and released for on-demand viewing by non-vaccinated audience members after the conclusion of the live run.

The cast is led by returning company member Cassie Jo Fastabend (New Muses' Lysistrata) in the role of Joan. She will be joined by an exciting ensemble of new and returning actors including David Breyman (Shakespeare in Love at Tacoma Arts Live) as Charles VIII, Ben Stahl (Frankenstein) as the Inquisitor, Eric Cuestas-Thompson (Ghosts) as the Chaplain, and Tacoma theatre mainstay Joseph Grant as Cauchon. The cast also includes Darius Sakui as Dunois, Craig Rock (Miracle on 34th St at Seattle Musical Theater) as the Archbishop, and Alan C. Foster (The Taming of the Shrew with Tol and Smol) as Warwick. Said Managing Artistic Director Niclas Olson, who directs from his own adaptation, "I'm really thrilled by the mix of New Muses veterans and newcomers involved as we return to live performances. They bring a wide range of talent and experience that will turn into something special."

Olson explained that he chose to bring Saint Joan to the stage several years ago. "Throughout our history, whenever we have asked for audience recommendations on future titles Joan has always made an appearance. Sometimes it was one request, sometimes several, but she was always there. As I was setting up our potential slate for this year it seemed like a good time for this particular political thriller to take the stage."

Premiering in 1923, three years after Joan of Arc's canonization by the Roman Catholic Church, Shaw's long preface to the play includes the view that, "There are no villains in the piece. Crime, like disease, is not interesting: it is something to be done away with by general consent, and that is all [there is] about it. It is what men do at their best, with good intentions, and what normal men and women find that they must and will do in spite of their intentions, that really concern us." Often characterized as, "a tragedy without villains," the story of Joan of Arc and her struggle for the soul and sovereignty of France against the backdrop of the Hundred Years War remains relevant and recognizable to this day. Said Olson, "One of the strengths I've discussed in rehearsal is how closely the themes parallel our current times. Switch out a couple words and it could take place anytime in the last couple years."

Saint Joan will run for nine performances from July 30 - August 15 at the Dukesbay Theater (508 6th Ave, Tacoma). Performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 and Sunday matinees at 2:00. Tickets are $15 and available online at www.NewMuses.com. Seating is limited and advance purchase is highly recommended.

Admission for Saint Joan is limited to vaccinated audience members only and face masks are required. Proof of vaccination will be required for all party members. The production will be filmed and released for on-demand viewing by non-vaccinated audience members after the conclusion of the live run. Please contact the box office with any questions or concerns.

ABOUT NEW MUSES:
Now in their twelfth season, New Muses Theatre Company has produced works ranging from classics like THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, HAMLET, and DOCTOR FAUSTUS to contemporary plays by Neil Labute, Stephen Sondheim, and Michael Frayn.  Dedicated to producing intelligent, thought-provoking and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience, New Muses balances their trademark re-interpretations of classic works with contemporary plays and challenging works featured in the One-Night-Only staged reading series.  New Muses is excited to continue residence in Tacoma’s Dukesbay Theater for the entirety of the 2020-21 season.

SCHEDULE:
July 30 - August 15, 2021
SAINT JOAN
By George Bernard Shaw
Adapted and Directed by Niclas Olson
Opening Night: July 30, 2021
Dukesbay Theater, Tacoma


PRESS CONTACT:
Niclas Olson
​info@newmuses.com
253-254-5530

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New Muses is adding our voice to the chorus calling for an end to the epidemic of murder which has plagued this country. The murder, physical abuse, and injustice that has terrorized the Black community for so long needs to end. There is no place for racism, intolerance, and hate in our theaters, in our communities, and certainly not in our police departments or government. Black lives matter.

To donate or learn more:

Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com
Black Lives Matter Seattle King County: https://blacklivesseattle.org
Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org
Southern Poverty Law Center: https://www.splcenter.or

New Muses is devastated to learn of the passing of Steve Gallion. Steve was a phenomenal actor and valued company member who brought tremendous energy and dedication to every performance. We were lucky enough to work with Steve as Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, the Father is Six Characters in Search of an Author, and Orgon in last summer’s Tartuffe. That list alone shows the versatility Steve was able to bring to the stage. Managing Artistic Director Niclas Olson shared the following thoughts, “It was always a pleasure to direct Steve, his determination as he tackled truly difficult roles was phenomenal. One conversation, which we actually had in various forms several times, always stands out to me when I think about Steve. He was able to articulate so well why we, as professional artists, would choose to work in fringe theatre. He talked about the value of 'the opportunity to act,' and expressed his joy and satisfaction in being able to pursue his craft, no matter where that might be. I will always be grateful that for a short time he chose to pursue it with us. I have lost a friend and artistic collaborator who understood the ‘why’ of New Muses in a way that few people really do, and it is impossible to put into words what that meant to me.” What many people may not know is how supportive Steve was behind the scenes. He was a tireless recruiter to bring actors into the fold, even on shows he wasn’t performing in, and to fill the seats of our small theater. His work on stage, film, and in the community leaves a powerful legacy. We don’t have a marquee to dim, but all of our logos will be dimmed across social media and the internet for the next week in Steve’s honor. Our thoughts are with Steve’s family, friends, and colleagues throughout this difficult time. Steve: You will be missed, thank you for everything.

For immediate release

New Muses Theatre Company brings Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull to Tacoma’s Dukesbay Theater to close out their tenth season.

​TACOMA, WA: New Muses Theatre Company will close out their tenth season with a new production of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull beginning August 9. The production will continue their residence at Tacoma’s Dukesbay Theater.

Said Managing Artistic Director Niclas Olson, “We’re thrilled to finally bring The Seagull to the stage. We had a quote from the play, “We need new forms, new forms are needed, and if we can’t have them we had better have nothing at all,” on our website for the first couple years of our existence. That quote really structured our approach to bringing classic material to contemporary audiences over the last ten seasons, and it’s so exciting to finally hear it from the stage as we reach the end of our tenth season.”

The production features a cast led by New Muses company members Angela Parisotto (Hamlet, Lysistrata) as Irina Nikolayevna, Joel Thomas (Tartuffe, TLT’s Laura) as Konstantin Gavrilovich and newcomer Lara Dohner as Nina. They are joined by a mix of returning company members including Jazmine Herrington (New Muses Tartuffe and Lysistrata) as Masha and Keith Ordonez (Lysistrata) as Medvedenko along with local talents Edward Medina (Screaming Butterflies’ Richard II), Kristen Blegen Bouyer (TLT’s Rumors) and Alex Koerger (TLT’s Of Mice and Men) making their New Muses debuts. Managing artistic director Niclas Olson rounds out the cast in the role of Trigorin.

The Seagull premiered in 1896 and has since come to be regarded as the first major work of playwright Anton Chekhov. Telling the story of the fallout from aging actress Irina’s decision to bring famous writer Trigorin home to her brother’s country estate, the play is a moving testament to writers, actors, and those who know them. Said Olson, who also directs from his own adaptation, “I agree with Chekhov that the play is ultimately a comedy. Although it takes a tragic turn towards the end, the bulk of the action is about a loving family spending time together enjoying one another’s company. It’s full of romantic entanglements and unforgettable characters and makes for a great summer evening at the theater.”

The Seagull will run from August 9-25 at the Dukesbay Theater (508 6th Ave, Tacoma). Performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm with Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchase in advance from the New Muses website or at the door. Seating is limited and advance purchase is highly recommended.

ABOUT NEW MUSES:
Now in their tenth season, New Muses Theatre Company has produced works ranging from classics like THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, HAMLET, and DOCTOR FAUSTUS to contemporary plays by Neil Labute, Stephen Sondheim, and Michael Frayn.  Dedicated to producing intelligent, thought-provoking and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience, New Muses balances their trademark re-interpretations of classic works with contemporary plays and challenging works featured in the One-Night-Only staged reading series.  New Muses is excited to continue residence in Tacoma’s Dukesbay Theater for the entirety of the 2018-19 mainstage season.

For more information please visit www.NewMuses.com

SCHEDULE:

August 9-25, 2019
THE SEAGULL
By Anton Chekhov
Adapted and Directed by Niclas Olson
Opening Night: August 9, 2019
Dukesbay Theater, Tacoma

August 25, 2019
ONE NIGHT ONLY: ONE MORE TIME
New Muses brings back one title from their first nine seasons to cap off the tenth for one night only. Title, playwright, and cast to be announced opening night of THE SEAGULL, August 9.
Dukesbay Theater, Tacoma

PRESS CONTACT:
Niclas Olson
info@newmuses.com
253-254-5530

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For Immediate Release

TACOMA, WA: New Muses Theatre Company has rescheduled their one-night-only staged reading of William Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST. The production, originally scheduled for July 8th, will now close the season on the evening of August 26th.

Managing Artistic Director Niclas Olson explained the change, saying, “Unlike many of the titles we feature in our staged reading series, THE TEMPEST is a show that we are expecting to have life beyond a single performance. We’re treating this presentation as a workshop for a production that will potentially tour the region in the next several years. With the timeline we were under to hit the July 8 deadline it became apparent that we were doing a disservice to the show and our audience by rushing it to the stage. We look forward to seeing everyone in August as we finally reveal the show to the public.

New Muses current production of Aristophanes’ LYSISTRATA continues performances through July 15 and will be followed by the classic Yiddish drama GOD OF VENGEANCE.

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For Immediate Release

New Muses Theatre Company has postponed their upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

TACOMA, WA: New Muses Theatre Company’s presentation of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest will be postponed to a later date in the season.  Managing Artistic Director Niclas Olson cited scheduling conflicts with the creative team as the reason for postponement. Olson is currently working on booking a new venue and confirming revised performance dates. Speaking of the schedule change he said, “Postponement is always a tough decision, but it became obvious that our team needed more time to prepare their vision for this beautiful script. I can’t wait to bring this show to life and share Shakespeare’s magical story with our audience.”
 
New Muses season will return to the Dukesbay Theater as scheduled this summer with Arisophanes’ Lysistrata and Sholem Asch’s God of Vengeance.
 
ABOUT NEW MUSES:
Now in their ninth season, New Muses Theatre Company has produced works ranging from classics like THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, HAMLET, and FRANKENSTEIN to contemporary plays by Neil Labute, Wallace Shawn, and Michael Frayn.  Dedicated to producing intelligent, thought-provoking and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience, New Muses balances their trademark re-interpretations of classic works with contemporary plays and challenging works featured in the One-Night-Only staged reading series.  New Muses is excited to continue residence in Tacoma’s Dukesbay Theater for the of the 2017-18 season.
 
For more information please visit www.NewMuses.com
 
SCHEDULE:
 
June 29 - July 15, 2018
LYSISTRATA
By Aristophanes
Adapted and Directed by Niclas Olson
Opening Night: June 29, 2018
Dukesbay Theater, Tacoma
 
August 10-26, 2018
GOD OF VENGEANCE
By Sholem Asch
Adapted and Directed by Niclas Olson
Opening Night: August 10, 2018
Dukesbay Theater, Tacoma
 
THE TEMPEST
By William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Niclas Olson
Dates and Venue to be announced
 
PRESS CONTACT:
Niclas Olson
info@newmuses.com
253-254-5530

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Tacoma, WA: The Ghostlight Project will bring together over 500 participating organizations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. From Broadway to high school auditoriums, members of the theater community will gather from coast to coast on January 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in each time zone to light a light and make a pledge. Inspired by the theatrical tradition of keeping a “ghost light” on in a darkened theater, we create light for the challenging times ahead.
 
Said Niclas Olson, Managing Artistic Director: “The New Muses mission statement is: ‘New Muses Theatre Company is dedicated to providing intelligent, thought-provoking, and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience.’ Through continuing our traditions of gender and colorblind casting, the pay-what-you-can affordable ticket initiative launching this season, and a further commitment to programming which speaks to the issues currently facing our world, we will continue and expand our efforts to engage with current issues from the stage.”
 
Olson continues, “New Muses is, and will forever remain, a safe place for every audience member, artist, and employee regardless of race, class, religion, political preference, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We cannot guarantee what will happen in the rest of the world, but know that you will always be welcome with us. ”
 
From Saheem Ali, Director and member of the Ghostlight Project Steering Committee:
"The act of expressing something out loud has significance. [It] demonstrates solidarity and a firmness of belief. Our most solemn ceremonies—weddings, graduations, ordinations—are by design public and communal because they demand witnesses. By standing outside the privacy afforded by one’s four walls and declaring something in full voice, one asks to be held accountable for the stance being taken."
 
Speaking on future plans, Olson said that because the companies primary source of action is the works they stage, he invites everyone to recommend scripts they feel are relevant to the issues of contemporary society. Contact information for Mr. Olson and other members of the company staff can be found on their website. For further information on the ghostlight project you can visit the main website at www.theghostlightproject.com.

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For Immediate Release

TACOMA, WA: New Muses Theatre Company has released full cast lists for their upcoming productions of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Ghosts. The two plays will be performing in a rotating schedule from April 28 thru May 22 at the Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma.
 
A Doll’s House will be led by frequent New Muses performer Katelyn Hoffman (New Muses’ Miss Julie, Last Night of Ballyhoo at TLT) in the role of Nora. She will be joined by an exciting ensemble of local performers including Ryan St. Martin (The Glass Menagerie with 4th Wall Players) as her husband Torvald. Kathryn Philbrook (She Kills Monsters with TART) as Mrs. Linde, Ben Stahl (Arcadia at Lakewood Playhouse) as Dr. Rank, Emily Robinson (New Muses’ Romeo and Juliet) as Anne, and Managing Artistic Director Niclas Olson as Krogstad. Said Olson, who also directs both productions from his own adaptations, “I’m thrilled to be working with this talented cast. They bring a wide range of talent and experiences and we’re really putting together something special.”
 
Leading the cast of Ghosts will be Seattle based actor Carrie Schnelker as Mrs. Alving. She will be joined by local favorites John Kelleher (Les Miserables at TMP) as Pastor Manders and Eric Cuestas-Thompson (Lakewood’s Death of a Salesman) as Engstrand. Rounding out the cast will be newcomer Monica Lorin as Regina and Olson as prodigal son Oswald.
 
Olson explains that he decided to program the two plays in a rotating schedule to allow conversation between the two scripts. “When Ibsen experienced the backlash from A Doll’s House,” Olson explains, “he responded with Ghosts, a play that imagines a different sort of circumstances in a traditional marriage. While A Doll’s House is all about Nora gathering the courage to leave her marriage, Ghosts is about the aftermath of Mrs. Alving deciding to stay. I read a quote last year that said Ibsen wrote Mrs. Alving because he wasn’t finished with Nora after A Doll’s House and looking at the two scripts together the parallels are fascinating.”
 
A Doll’s House sent shockwaves through society after premiering in 1879.  Nora is a housewife and mother, living an idyllic life with her husband and three children. But when a debt from her past rises up on Christmas Eve, the web of secrets and oppression underneath their happy existence begins to fray. As Nora fights to control the fallout from each revelation, she finds a growing passion for life and self-determination that will change everything.
 
Playing in repertory with Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, New Muses brings another controversial masterpiece to the stage with Ibsen’s next play Ghosts. Years after her husband’s death, Helene Alving is preparing to open an orphanage in his honor. With the arrival of an old friend, Pastor Manders and her son Oswald the carefully guarded secrets Mrs. Alving has been keeping about her husband begin to unravel. As the sins of the father, and their consequences, become painfully clear, Mrs. Alving is left to question her life, her relationships, and whether or not she will ever be able to escape the spectres of the past.
 
A Doll’s House and Ghosts will run in rotating repertory from April 28-May 22 at the Dukesbay Theater (508 6th Ave, Tacoma). Performances will be Thursday thru Saturday evenings at 8pm with Sunday matinees at 2pm. There will be two additional matinees on Saturdays May 7 and 14 at 2pm. Tickets for these productions will be sold at a discounted rate of $10. Full performance schedule and presale tickets are available at www.NewMuses.com.
 
ABOUT NEW MUSES:
Now in their seventh season, New Muses Theatre Company has produced works ranging from classics like THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, HAMLET, and DOCTOR FAUSTUS to contemporary plays by Neil Labute, Wallace Shawn, and Michael Frayn.  Dedicated to producing intelligent, thought-provoking and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience, New Muses balances their trademark re-interpretations of classic works with contemporary plays and challenging works featured in the One-Night-Only staged reading series.  New Muses is excited to take up residence in Tacoma’s Dukesbay Theater for the entirety of the 2015-16 mainstage season.
 
For more information please visit www.NewMuses.com
 
SCHEDULE:
 
April 28 - May 14, 2016
A DOLL’S HOUSE
By Henrik Ibsen
Adapted and Directed by Niclas Olson
Opening Night: April 28, 2016
Dukesbay Theater, Tacoma
 
May 5 - 22, 2016
GHOSTS
By Henrik Ibsen
Adapted and Directed by Niclas Olson
Opening Night: May 5, 2016
Dukesbay Theater, Tacoma
 
PRESS CONTACT:
Niclas Olson
info@newmuses.com
253-254-5530

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For Immediate Release

TACOMA, WA: Managing Artistic Director Niclas Olson today announced New Muses Theatre Company will be holding general auditions for all shows in the 2015-16 Season on November 8th and 9th, 2015 at the Dukesbay Theater in Tacoma.  Speaking about the season audition opportunity, Olson said, “With the size of our season this year, it became obvious that we needed to condense the audition process to allow our creative teams to focus on their productions rather than spending a huge amount of time between productions on casting.  And, as a working actor myself, I always appreciate being able to plan out my season well in advance and take the audition stress off the table.”
 
Auditioners will be asked to prepare 2 contrasting monologues or a monologue and 16 bars of a song.  Audition pieces should be no more than 2 minutes combined.  An accompanist will be provided for the Monday the 9th audition time slot, actors who sing on the 8th will be required to provide taped accompaniment, please no acapella auditions.
 
Callbacks will be scheduled by appointment.
 
To schedule an audition time, please send a headshot, resume, and your preferred audition date to casting@newmuses.com. 
 
Actors who cannot make the regularly scheduled audition dates, but would still like to be considered, are requested to contact info@newmuses.com to set up an alternate audition date.
 
Roles available:
 
ROMEO AND JULIET
By William Shakespeare
First Rehearsal: Dec 7 or 14, 2015 (dependent on cast holiday availability)
Opening: January 15
Closing: January 31
 
JULIET (F, 19-25)
BENVOLIO (M or F, 20-30)
MERCUTIO (M or F, 20-30)
TYBALT (M, 20-30s)
NURSE (F, 40+)
CAPULET (M, 40+)
LADY CAPULET (F, 40+)
FRIAR LAURENCE (M, 35+)
PRINCE (M or F, Late 20s-40s)
 
*The role of ROMEO has been cast
 
A DOLL’S HOUSE*
By Henrik Ibsen
First Rehearsal: March 21
Opening: April 28
Closing: May 14
 
NORA (F, 25-35)
TORVALD (M, 25-35)
MRS. LINDE (F, Late 20s-30s)
KROGSTAD (M, Late 20s-30s)
DR. RANK (M, 40+)
ANNE (F, 40+)
MAID (F, 18+)
 
*Runs in repertory with GHOSTS
^Youth auditions for A DOLL’S HOUSE and FINIAN’S RAINBOW will be held at a later date.
 
GHOSTS*
By Henrik Ibsen
 
MRS. ALVING (F, 40+)
OSWALD (M, 20+)
MANDERS (M, 40+)
ENGSTRAND (M, 40+)
REGINA (F, 20+)
 
*Runs in repertory with A DOLL’S HOUSE
 
INTO THE WOODS^
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
First Rehearsal: May 9
Opening: June 17
Closing: July 3
 
NARRATOR (M, Any Age) G2-E4
CINDERELLA (F, 20-30) G3-G5
JACK’S MOTHER (F, 40+) Bb3-Gb5
BAKER (M, 30-45) Ab2-G4
BAKER’S WIFE (F, 30-45) F3-G5
CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER (F, 40+) A3-F#5
FLORINDA and LUCINDA (F, 25-35) C4-Ab5
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (F, 15-20) Bb3-F5
WITCH (F, 40+) F3-G5
CINDERELLA’S MOTHER (F, 40+) E4-F4
MYSTERIOUS MAN (M, 50+) G2-Eb4
WOLF / CINDERELLA’S PRINCE (M, 25-35) Bb2-Gb4
RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE (M, 25-35) C#3-E4
RAPUNZEL (F, 20-30) B3-A5
GIANT (F, 40+) Speaking Role
 
Performed by a flexible small cast, most roles will double.  The role of JACK has been cast.
 
^Rights pending
 
FINIAN’S RAINBOW^
Book by E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy
Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
Music by Burton Lane
First Rehearsal: June 27
Opening: August 5
Closing: August 22
 
FINIAN McLONERGAN (M, 45+ Baritone)
SHARON McLONERGAN (F, 20s Soprano)
WOODY MAHONEY (M, 20s-early 30s Baritenor)
OG (M, 20s-early 30s Tenor)
SENATOR BILLBOARD RAWKINS (M, White, 40+ Non-Singing)
JIM RAWKINS (M, African American, 40+ Baritone)
BUZZ COLLINS (M, White, 25+ Non-Singing)
SHERIFF (M, White, 25+ Non-Singing)
SUSAN MAHONEY (F, 18-25, Non-Singing, Strong Dancer)
 
ADULT ENSEMBLE (M/F All ages): Multi-Ethnic ensemble of strong singers, dancers, and character actors needed.
 
*Youth auditions for A DOLL’S HOUSE and FINIAN’s RAINBOW will be held at a later date.
 
^Rights pending
 
ABOUT NEW MUSES:
Now in their seventh season, New Muses Theatre Company has produced works ranging from classics like THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, HAMLET, and DOCTOR FAUSTUS to contemporary plays by Neil Labute, Wallace Shawn, and Michael Frayn.  Dedicated to producing intelligent, thought-provoking and engaging theatre for a contemporary audience, New Muses balances their trademark re-interpretations of classic works with contemporary plays and challenging works featured in the One-Night-Only staged reading series.  New Muses is excited to take up residence in Tacoma’s Dukesbay Theater for the entirety of the 2015-16 mainstage season.
 
PRESS CONTACT:
Niclas Olson
info@newmuses.com
253-254-5530

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For Immediate Release

TACOMA, WA:  Fringe theatre company New Muses has announced plans to move their previously scheduled production of FINIAN’S RAINBOW to the 2015-16 season and mount August Strindberg’s MISS JULIE this July in its place. 

Said Managing Artistic Director Niclas Olson of the move, “We were really looking forward to FINIAN’S but with the exceptional number of musicals already in production in Tacoma this June and July it became clear that by moving the show to next season we could assemble a far stronger cast and deliver a much better show.  We want to thank everyone who supported the show and especially those who auditioned. Don’t worry; we won’t forget anyone when this show rolls around next year.  We have a strong production plan all ready to go and look forward to travelling to Glocca Morra in the future.” 

“As for MISS JULIE, “ Olson continued, “I’m personally a huge fan of Strindberg’s work and when looking for something else to move into this slot, it became clear that MISS JULIE would be a great choice.  It’s a small cast show with several really good parts and will be treat for both the audience and production team.”

MISS JULIE, written in 1888, is the story of a young countess in turn of the century Sweden.  Playwright August Strindberg weaves a spellbinding tale of seduction and intrigue as Miss Julie and her father’s valet, Jean, taunt and tease one another over the course of one steamy midsummer’s night until they reach the final and stunning conclusion.

MISS JULIE will run at the Dukesbay Theater (508 6th Ave #10, Tacoma) July 3 – 19 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm, with a special added performance on Thursday July 16 at 8:00pm and no performance on July 4.  Tickets will be sold at a discounted rate of $10 for this production.

New Muses’ 2014-15 season will continue over the summer with the second annual installment of the ONE-NIGHT-ONLY Staged Reading Series at various theaters around Tacoma.   The 2015-16 season (including updated dates for FINIAN’S RAINBOW) will be announced during the final staged reading of the season.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

New Muses Theatre Company was founded in 2009 with a contract for a two-show season at the Roxy Theater in Morton, WA.  Over the next six seasons, and counting, the company has produced works ranging from classics like THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, HAMLET, and DOCTOR FAUSTUS to contemporary plays by Neil Labute, Wallace Shawn, and Michael Frayn.  In that time over 50 individual artists have had the opportunity to work as company members, many on multiple productions.  New Muses productions have been nominated for five Broadwayworld Seattle Awards and covered in newspapers from Olympia to Seattle.

For more information please visit www.NewMuses.com.

SCHEDULE:

July 3 - 19, 2015
Miss Julie
By August Strindberg
Adapted and Directed by Niclas Olson
Opening Night: July 3, 2015
Dukesbay Theater, Tacoma

Summer 2015
One-Night-Only Staged Reading Series
Various Theaters, Tacoma

PRESS CONTACT:
Niclas Olson | Managing Artistic Director
n.olson@newmuses.com
253.720.3486

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