COMPANY ONE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, FEBRUARY 2009

GREETINGS!
Love is in the air and Company One is feeling it!
COMING UP NEXT...
We are now a few short weeks away from what is sure to be one of the most thrilling shows of the season. In fact, THE PAIN AND THE ITCH by Bruce Norris has been called ŅThe best new play in many a seasonÉÓ by The NY Observer. With a young daughter in serious need of attention and a ravenous creature possibly prowling the upstairs bedrooms, what begins as an average Thanksgiving for one privileged family unravels into an exposˇ of disastrous choices and less-than-altruistic motives. THE PAIN AND THE ITCH is a scathing satire of the politics of class and race, a compelling, painfully human examination of denial and its consequences. This Boston premiere boasts a stunning cast featuring Nancy E. Carroll and a stellar director in M. Bevin OÕGara; what more could you ask for?  ItÕs never too early to GET TICKETS. THE PAIN AND THE ITCH opens on March 13th  and runs through April 4th  at the BCA Plaza Theatre.
THANK YOU!
Heartfelt thanks to all who joined us at Boston PlaywrightsÕ Theatre for our critically-acclaimed production of ARTiculation.  This production was particularly special for the C1 family as weÕve been nurturing the piece over the last four years.  It was our pleasure to share it with you all.  Congrats to the cast and crew!
CELEBRATION X


 Hosted by Liz Walker, CelebrationX will commemorate 10 years of  Company One changing the face of Boston Theatre
Company One is celebrating it's 10th Anniversary with Celebration X on March 19th!   
The C1 family will also salute the creative mentorship of David Wheeler and Lois Roach.  Join us for a night of excitement featuring CabareX: An Evening of Performances from Company One All Stars and the cast of The Superheroine Monologues, a silent/live auction and food & drinks!  Semi-formal/Creative attire suggested!  All proceeds benefit Company OneÕs mission to reach BostonÕs diverse under 35 population.
CLICK HERE  for more information and to purchase your tickets before they all disappear! 
SUPER!
 THE SUPERHEROINE MONOLOGUES: 
A Parody of Super ProportionsBy John Kuntz & Rick Park
Directed by Greg Maraio
In collaboration with Phoenix Theatre Artists 
APRIL 10 - 26, 2009 

Boston Playwrights TheatreFollowing last seasonÕs wild romp AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL, Company One and Phoenix Theatre Artists are proud to bring back the playwright team of John Kuntz and Rick Park. Touching, funny and always campy SUPERHEROINE MONOLOGUES is an action packed parody that starts in 1940 and travels through the decades. You already know that they can stop speeding bullets, control the weather, and scratch your eyes out, but these dynamic divas promise to answer all the questions you never dreamed to ask. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Thanks for tuning in...and see you at the theatre!
Summer L. Williams
Director of Marketing
STAGE ONE: TEEN THEATRE
Keep an eye out for this summerÕs Stage One brochure highlighting our brand new camp schedule offering even more theatre training for teens.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
Our playwright- in- residence and teacher, John Oluwole ADEkoje is a graduate of Humboldt State University with a MFA in dramatic writing and an MA in film production. He is national award winner of the Kennedy Center: ACTF-Lorraine Hansberry playwriting award for the play Streethawker as well as the 2006 Roxbury Film FestivalÕs Award for Emerging local Filmmaker for the documentary Street Soldiers, which shown at Le Festival du Film Panafricain (Cannes) and Festival des Films du Monde (Montrˇal).  John is an Affiliate Artist at the Providence Black Repertory Theatre and currently teaches at Boston Arts Academy.  We are once again excited to work with John this summer.
CLICK HERE to learn more!
SLAMBoston
Join us for our spring SLAM! You already know that C1 has once again assembled BostonÕs best talent. WeÕre back home at the BCA on Wednesday March 24 for a night of wild theatrical fun! This is always a sold out event so CLICK HERE for tickets.
*SLAMBoston is a trademark of Another Country Productions
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?  CATCHING UP WITH C1 ALUM...
Congrats to James Milord  (SIX ROUNDS/ SIX LESSONS and multiple C1 shows) on the arrival of Legend James Milord.  He was slated to arrive on ValentineÕs Day and simply could not wait. 
Becca A. Lewis (Millicent) and Michael Steven Costello (Cuvier) the dynamic duo from this seasonÕs VOYEURS DE VENUS are performing together again in Zeitgeist Stage's BAD JAZZ at the BCA through February 21.
    BE MINE!
    Surprise your Valentine with a Company Card and join the C1 family!  ItÕs never too late to secure your seats to the most exciting theatre in town, at a great discount.  CLICK HERE  to learn more about becoming a Company Card member.
    DON'T MISS...
    THE PAIN & THE ITCH
    By Bruce Norris
    Directed by Bevin O'Gara
    March 13 - April 4, 2009
    Boston Center for the Arts, Plaza Theatre
    CELEBRATION X
    Celebrating 10 Years of Company One
    March 19, 2009
    Boston Center for the Arts
    AFTER THE QUAKE
    By Haruki Murakami
    July 17 - August 15, 2009
    Boston Center for the Arts, Plaza Theatre
    SLAMBoston*
    Tuesday March 24, 2009 - BCA
    Tuesday Aug 4, 2009 - BCA
    *SLAMBoston is a trademark of Another Country Productions
    SUPERHEROINE MONOLOGUES
    By John Kuntz & Rick Park
    Produced in collaboration with Phoenix Theatre Artists
    Directed by Greg Maraio
    April 10 - 26, 2009
    Boston Playwrights' Theatre
    Company One
    539 Tremont Street
    Studio 202
    Boston, MA 02116
    617-292-7110
    www.COMPANYONE.org