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The New Ensemble Theater Group presents “Hamlet”, William Shakespeare’s tragic tale of family revenge featuring local theater veteran Brooke Aiello in the title role. The production will feature an intimate, female-driven twist to the classic tale of murder and revenge. Set in the tiny, black box space at the Broken Leg Stage, this Hamlet will be up-close, personal, and more emotionally driven than you've ever seen.  April 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28, 2012  8 p.m.April 14, 21 and 28 are…See More

Kerr wanted to transform politics. Art transformed him. A one-man comedy in two acts. When conservative candidate Therm Pooley's criticism of Kerr's government-sponsored performance art lands him a Senate seat, Kerr seeks revenge. The centerpiece of Pooley's political career is his Chesapeake Bay retriever, Lucky, whose tricks ingratiate Pooley to voters. Kerr seeks to kidnap and retrain Lucky, but his attempt is foiled by a mysterious and supernatural transformation that brings him closer to…See More

The New Ensemble in Fresno opens its first full season with The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh, directed by founding ensemble member Heather Parish, featuring actors James Sherrill, Jaguar Bennett, Travis Sheridan, Landon Weiszbrod, with Bruce Robinson and Jessica Reedy. The production plays on various dates January 28-February 6, in the Broken Leg Stage on North Van Ness in Fresno.In a totalitarian state, a writer is interrogated about his nightmarish short stories and their similarities to a…See More

The Poetry of John KeatsWednesday, Jan. 6, 2010  •  5:30 p.m.Revue Cafe Theater, 620 E. Olive Ave.“Beauty is truth, truth beauty”Fresno Filmworks, Fresno’s independent film source, presents this special reading and discussion of the life and poetry of John Keats. The event will be hosted by Lee Herrick, author of “This Many Miles from Desire,” featuring music by Abigail Nolte and readings by Philip Levine, C.G. Hanzlicek, Dixie Salazar, Jon Veinberg, Michael Medrano, Stephen Mayu, Jaguar…See More

"A vivid and engaging interpretation!""An excellent performance. . . A must see!""It was outstanding. Don't miss this fabulous performance!"Just a few comments WSF has received of its production of Richard III. Jaguar Bennett gives a convincing and committed turn as the "bottled spider" and the supporting cast achieves one of the best shows in WSF history.Richard III, with only three performances left, runs through September 12. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings in…See More