The Twilight Zone: Live!

Theater Schmeater is delighted to continue our annual installment of The Twilight Zone: Live! For this 2015 edition we have chosen three episodes that fit the modern zeitgeist as well as they did when they were first aired over half a century ago. Paranoia, xenophobia, and impending climatic doom balanced by hope are all as relevant now as they were when they first aired. The Twilight Zone: Live opens on November 20th and runs on Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec 19th. We will be present three episodes from the Iconic TV show. “Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up!” The passengers on a bus get way laid at a secluded roadside diner by a winter storm amidst rumors of UFO’s and visiting aliens. But there are one too many passengers! Will the Real Martian Please Stand up was first aired on May 26, 1961 “The Midnight Sun” A young artist stays in her apartment despite the fact that the world has suddenly spun out of orbit. The Midnight Sun was first aired on November 17th, 1961 “The Night of the Meek” The promise of Christmas Cheer often rings a hollow note to the denizens of Skid Row. But for one unfortunate, belief offers miracles in this tale that will soften the heart of the cynic, and delight the dreamer in us all. ( The Night of the Meek was first broadcast, live, on December 23, 1960) Directed by Theater Schmeater founder Tim Moore, who also portrays “Rod”, this year’s edition of The Twilight Zone: Live! boasts a talented cast that includes Dan Chercover, Dave Clapper, Keith Dahlgren, Mike Gilson, David Goldstein, D’Arcy Harrison, Lauryn Rilla Hochberg, Troy Lund, Joe McCarthy, Sarah Papineau, and James Weidman. Set design and construction is by Gerarde Menendez. The lighting design is by Dave Baldwin, with sound design by Tim Moore. Costumes are by Caitland Rich, with property designs by Jessamyn Bateman-Lino. The Twilight Zones: Live! will have a Pay What You Can preview on Thursday November 29th at 8:00PM. Opening night is November 21st , and the production runs on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00PM through December 19th. (Note: no performance on Thursday November 27th due to Thanksgiving.) General admission tickets purchased on-line in advance for all shows are $25.00 or $22.00 for students and seniors. General admission tickets purchased at the box office are $25.00 or $21.00 for students and seniors. Advance tickets are available online at http://www.schmeater.org or through Brown Paper Tickets by phone at 1-800-838-3006. Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Can at the door for any same day, available unreserved tickets. Box office opens at 7:00 p.m. on day of show. Theater Schmeater is located at The Schmee, 2125 Third Ave in Belltown. For more information about The Twilight Zone: Live! or any other Theater Schmeater event, please go to http://www.schmeater.org or call 206-324-5801. The Twilight Zone:Live!Episodes from teleplays by Rod Serling Theater Schmeater2125 Third Ave Seattle, WA 98121 Previews (Pay What You Can) Thursday Nov 19th 8:00PMRuns Nov 20, 21, 27, 28 (No Show on Thanksgiving, 11/26) Dec. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19th. All curtains at 8:00 p.m. Tickets Advance tickets $21, $18 for students and seniorsDay-of-show tickets purchased at the box office $25, $21 for students and seniorsOnline Sales/Reservations go to http://www.schmeater.orgOr call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006