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WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with local performer/poet Rycheigh Allan about his upcoming one-man-show “Gracious” at Studio Metro (Spire Theater, E. Third St., Jamestown). He also gives details about his upcoming curated art show he hopes to have on display by Valentine’s Day.

Both an actor and performance poet, Allan attempts to marry both acting and poetry into one show on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Come in from the cold and warm your hearts with a bit of emotional release. Still reeling off a tragic loss in his life, he is leaving it all on the stage here and now, once and for all with all new original poems performed THIS NIGHT ONLY, NEVER TO BE RELEASED OR REPRODUCED AGAIN!

Before the show, an open mic section will take placeat 6:30 p.m. Eight spots are open for 9 minute sets each. Poets may sign up ahead of time to lock in their spot or at the time of the event if spots remain available. First come, first serve basis. The theme will center on loss, grief, love, heartbreak, relationships, etc.

The one-man show will begin at 8 p.m. after a 15 minute intermission at the conclusion of the open mic. Concessions will be made available before the open mic, during intermission, and after the show.

Admission is FREE but please consider purchasing concessions, merch or even making plain donations to the InSpire Development Center where Studio Metro resides.

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Originally airing Friday, June 14, 2019

Jason Sample from WRFA talks with Jeremy and paul from Studio Metro.

Jeremy Little (left) and Paul Clemente

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The Spire Theater’s Studio Metro will be the location fora one-act thriller showcase starting Friday, Oct. 9 and continuing both Saturday, Oct. 10 and also the following weekend.

The October showcase consists of several short one-act plays strung together to create a feature-length production.

The scripts that were chosen for the October showcase range in genre from Murder Mystery to Sci-Fi or Twilight Zone style but they all fall within a common realm fitting of the Halloween season with just the right amount of comic relief somewhat reminiscent of Monty Python.

None of the scripts have ever been performed before on this side of the pond making them United States premieres.

“Mike Richardson also wrote The Man Who Liked Order which premiered last December in Studio Metro,” says director Angelo Giuffré, “I loved the play so much, and it received such rave reviews, that I couldn’t wait for the opportunity to present his work again. I’m also really excited to introduce some of his colleagues, who are also extremely talented playwrights, to the American audiences.”

TICKETS: $12.00 Pre-sale at Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge, online at www.in-spire.us or $15.00 day of.

OTHER BRITISH THEMED SHOWS IN THE WORKS

The rest of the Spire Theater’s season is in keeping with the British Invasion theme: a Beatles Tribute Concert on Nov.21.

“The Mince Pie of Doom!” – a Christmas comedy for the whole family – by British Playwrights Richard Olson Walter and Simon Baker – will take place on Dec. 4, 5, 11, and 12.

Another one act showcase featuring the same writers from England along with some new British playwrights is planned for Feb. 19, 20, 26, and 27.

And the season concludes with a presentation of “No Sex Please, We’re British” – the world’s longest running comedy – a very funny British farce written by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriot which premiered in London’s West End in 1971 and played to full houses until 1987. It will be performed on the state at the Spire Theater on April 22, 23, 29, and 30.

For more information or to get season tickets go to www.in-spire.us or www.spiretheater.org

The InSpire Development Center strives to promote diversity, camaraderie, and artistic inspiration. The Big Time Players provide an outlet for local performers to showcase their talents as well as contributing to the vibrant arts and entertainment of our community.

Ylsa and Angelo Giuffre