The Central Heating Lab Deepens the Theatre Experience.
ACT Theatre launches its innovative Central Heating Lab (CHL) initiative during the 2008 season. CHL is devoted to nurturing and supporting new works, new talent, and local artists spanning not only theatre, but also cabaret, music, dance, spoken word, film, and performance and visual art. Uniquely positioned to provide the space and resources to the development of new projects in a collaborative environment, ACT will partner with emerging and seasoned local artists, and give them the heat, sustenance and pressure required to experiment, grow and transform their work and reach new audiences.
The Director of New Works Carlo Scandiuzzi said the following;
The Central Heating Lab serves as both a catalyst and an incubator for new works, new art, and new artists. It thrives within ACT because ACT is a cultural engine that promotes new art, thought, and a higher degree of artistic excellence. And, aligned with our mission, The Central Heating Lab is dedicated to supporting the artistic community to which it belongs – Seattle.
Beginning with the 2008 season, ACT will dedicate significant artistic resources and space to the CHL.
Here are some of the upcoming projects:
The Moisture Festival’s Burlesque-in-the-Round: This delicious festival comes to ACT to showcase tantalizing burlesque artists alongside national and international comedy/varietè stars, breathtaking aerial performers and a dynamite show band. Festival will include appearances by Chica Boom, Sally Pepper and Inga Ingenue among others.
April 3, 4, 5 & 6 at 10:00 PM at the Allen Theatre – Ticket Price: $22
The Comedy Cornucopia Series – Doors Open at 7:30, Show at 8:00 pm, 21+ event, Drinks Available, Location: Bullitt Cabaret, Ticket Price: $10 each:
The Comedy Cornucopia I (May 4)
RAWSTOCK: A showcase for raw, irreverent local filmmakers. The Spring Festival, featuring ‘Show & Tell’ with Kevin Hyder, is all about comedy and includes a riotous lineup of 10 envelope-pushing comedic shorts.
The Comedy Cornucopia II (Mat 11)
Miss Mamie vs. Golden Robot Army: A night of musical madness, featuring the bands Golden Robot Army and Miss Mamie Lavona the Exotic Mulatta and her White Boy Band.
The Comedy Cornucopia III (May 18)
Dart Mondo: Standup and improv comedy collide in one sidesplitting evening of fun.
The Comedy Cornucopia IV (May 25)
Black Daisy: A Seattle-based comedy duo thing and night of crazy featuring local comedian, Andy Peters.
For the past 43 seasons, ACT’s mission has been to present a broad spectrum of the very best of contemporary theatre that speaks to audiences of all backgrounds. A significant part of ACT’s mandate is to commission new works and to foster the development of those works in a supportive and inspiring workplace. Through The Central Heating Lab, ACT seeks to heat things up and create a conversation with its season that reaches for a deeper impact.
