Memorial Day Weekend 2013 / Where No Man Has Gone Before

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Press Release May 24th Jewel Box

Where No Man Has Gone Before

An improvised space parody
Performing this Memorial Day weekend at Seattle’s Jewel Box Theater

Seattle, Wa—Adventure! Beautiful women! Exotic alien worlds! Seattle Experimental Theater invites you to start your Memorial Day Weekend right with out of this world comedy from Where No Man Has Gone Before.

Where No Man Has Gone Before is an improvised parody of the original Star Trek TV series. The crew beams down to an alien planet, only to find something amiss. Each night the cast uses suggestions from the audience to create the world, and the plot of the show. Every performance is a completely different adventure.

Where No Man Has Gone Before has played at various Seattle venues, receiving popular and critical acclaim. It has been featured in the Hawaii Improv Festival, The Seattle Festival of Improv Theater, and at Emerald City Comiccon 2013.

Where No Man Has Gone Before is created and directed by Jeannine Clarke.

The cast of Where No Man Has Gone Before is Tony Beeman, Colin Madison, Cheryl Platz, Nicholas Schell, Wayne Pishue and Doug Willott.

Where No Man Has Gone Before will perform at The Jewel Box Theater at 2322 2nd Ave Seattle, WA 98121 at 8pm May 24th 2013.

Tickets are $16 online and $20 at the door, and are available online at Brown Paper Tickets.

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Geek Comedy Improv Doubleheader on March 15th!

Fresh off the heels of fantastic performances at the Emerald City Comicon, two of Seattle’s geekiest improv groups join forces for a one-night-only theatrical experience at Seattle’s Jewel Box Theatre!

SET’s own hit improvised Star Trek parody Where No Man Has Gone Before joins forces with improv tour de force NERDprov for an evening of geeky hilarity.

Friday, March 15th at 8PM
(Show runs approx. 90 minutes)
Tickets $20 (or $16 in advance via Brown Paper Tickets)

The Jewel Box Theater
2322 2nd Ave
Seattle,, WA 98121

Please note that due to venue policy, this show is 21+ only.

To buy tickets in advance, visit Brown Paper Tickets by clicking here.

ABOUT THE SHOWS:

Where No Man Has Gone Before
Adventure! Beautiful women! Exotic alien worlds! Where No Man Has Gone Before is a fully improvised parody of the original Star Trek TV series. Each night the cast will use suggestions from the audience to create the world and plot of the show. Where No Man Has Gone Before was featured at the Hawaii Improv Festival, and at Emerald City Comi-Con.

NERDprov
NERDprov crosses the streams of geek culture and comedic improvisation, causing total protonic reversal, as well as an amazing show! Our audiences get to shout out their favorite geeky references, shows, movies, comics, music and games, and watch us bring them to life on stage! NERDprov began as part of the Emerald City Comicon in 2009, and has since performed at several cons, independant shows, and with Seattle Theatresports, along with special guest stars such as The Guild, LoadingReadyRun, Ian Boothby, Kris Straub, and more!

2014 Show Proposals – Now Open!

Seattle Experimental Theatre has been self-producing groundbreaking improvised theatre since 2011. We are now looking to expand our roster and are accepting proposals for both original improvised plays and scripted productions that align with our own charter and goals.

As our 2013 production calendar is already underway, we are primarily looking for show proposals to be launched in the 2014 calendar year.

To propose a show, please complete the Show Proposal form and return it to seattleexperimental@gmail.com. We will review all show proposals, and some proposals will be invited for interviews prior to final selection.

Download the proposal form here:

2013 Season Auditions: March 16

Seattle Experimental Theater will be holding general auditions for its 2013 Season on Saturday March 16. We will be casting for three improvised plays for 2013:

Where No Man Has Gone Before–An improvised parody of the original Star Trek series, now in its 3rd year of performances. We have performed at various local venues, Emerald City Comi-con and Improvaganza in Honolulu, HI. We will be performing every few months at various venues in 2013. Casting up to one woman and one man. Ages 18 and up.

An Improvised Wedding Show (working title): Wedding horror stories retold live onstage. Rehearsing/Performances in June and July 2013. Casting 6 women and 2 men, ages 18 and up.

The Doctor:: An improvised parody of Doctor Who. Rehearses/Performs in October and November(ends before Thanksgiving). Casting 6-7 women and men, ages 18 and up. Our Doctor has been pre-cast for this project.

Performers are paid as a percentage of the profits of the show.

Auditions will consist of group-based improv scenes. We will have two sessions: 1:45 to 3pm and 2:45-4pm. Please indicate which session you would prefer. Audition location will be revealed upon confirmation (Seattle area).

For an audition spot, please email a resume and headshot to seattleexperimental@gmail.com. All participants in these auditions must be 18 years of age or older.

Downloadable Valentine’s Day Cards for 2013!

Per our annual tradition, Seattle Experimental Theater is happy to provide another year of free Valentines featuring the cast of our hit Star Trek improvised parody, Where No Man Has Gone Before. Happy Valentine’s Day to all our fans!

Ponn Farr Valentine:

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NEW! Bonus valentine…

Or download the PDF. (3″ x 5″)

Red Shirt Valentine:

V-Day Unified

Or download the PDF. (3″ x 5″)

Photo credit for Red Shirt Valentine: Todd Gardiner of Hieroglyph Photography.


For last year’s Valentine, check out this post.

Join “Where No Man…” at Emerald City Comicon 2013!

SEATTLE, January 22 2013 – Seattle Experimental Theater is proud to announce that their hit improvised parody of the original Star Trek TV series, “Where No Man Has Gone Before”, will be performing at Emerald City Comicon (ECCC) in March 2013.

Performances will take place on Saturday March 2nd and Sunday March 3rd at 12PM in Room 2AB of the Washington State Convention Center, and are open to all badged attendees of ECCC (space permitting). As always, the show is fully improvised – suggestions from the audience will determine the nature of the alien planet Kirk and crew must explore.

To purchase your tickets to the Emerald City Comicon, visit http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/tickets/. Advance purchase is advised as three-day badges are close to sold out.

ABOUT WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE: Adventure! Beautiful women! Exotic alien worlds! Seattle Experimental Theater presents its original unscripted comedy “Where No Man Has Gone Before”, a fully improvised parody of the original Star Trek TV series. Our cast will use suggestions from the audience to create a new alien planet for Captain Kirk and his crew to discover – the only certainty is that danger and hilarity await. “Where No Man Has Gone Before” has performed to sold-out houses in Seattle since June 2011 and is appropriate for all ages.

Our ECCC Cast: Nick Schell, Doug Willott, Tony Beeman, Cheryl Platz, Wayne Pishue, and Jed Thompson.
Our ECCC Crew: Oliver Trimble (sound/lights), Samantha Hecker (microphones/props), Jeannine Clarke (director; makeup/hair/costumes)

Tickets On Sale for “Where No Man Has Gone Before” – November 2012

Seattle Experimental Theater is proud to announce that tickets are now on sale for our hit improvised Star Trek parody Where No Man Has Gone Before, returning by popular demand for a brief run from November 8 – November 16, 2012.

DATES:
November 8, 9, 15, and 16th (Thursdays and Fridays)
All shows begin promptly at 8pm

LOCATION:
Wing-It Productions
5510 University Way NE, Seattle, Wa 98105

TICKETS:
Purchase online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/270796
$12 online
$15 at the door
Special $10 tickets available for children ages 6-12.

NOVEMBER’S EPISODES:
Our “Space Sickness” episode format (debuted in May 2012). Watch as the crew of the Enterprise is infected with a strange space madness, created from audience suggestions. The plot of every show is created on the spot, and no two shows are the same.

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Where No Man Has Gone Before is an improvised parody of the original Star Trek television series. Each night the cast will use suggestions from the audience to create the world and plot of the show.

Where No Man Has Gone Before has met with widespread praise, and was an official selection of the Seattle Festival of Improv Theater 2012 and Improvaganza Hawaii Festival of Improv 2012. The show debuted to sold-out crowds in June 2011 and has been returning by popular demand ever since.

This show is recommended for adults and children ages 6 and up. Running time is approximately 70 minutes with one intermission.

Photo from the May “Space Madness” debut. Photo by Todd Gardiner of Hieroglyph Photography.

Where No Man Has Gone Before returns for four performances in November!

Save the stardate!

Seattle Experimental Theater’s hit improvised parody of original Star Trek, Where No Man Has Gone Before, is returning for four more performances of its “Space Sickness” format, Thursdays and Fridays at 8PM from November 8-16, 2012.

These will be our LAST performances in 2012. Catch us before we go on shore leave for the 1st half of 2013!

Where:
Wing-It Productions
5510 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Our biggest venue yet, with a full concessions stand and bar!

Time:
2 weekends only, Thursdays and Fridays, Nov 8-16!

All performances are at 8PM.
Thursday November 8, 8PM
Friday November 9, 8PM
Thursday November 15, 8PM
Friday November 16, 8PM

Tickets:
$12 online or $15 at the door.
Tickets will be available online at Brown Paper Tickets October 1st.
Tickets will also be available at the box office the night of the event, starting at 7:30.

Photo from the May 2012 run of our “Space Sickness” format. Photo by Todd Gardiner.

Join us for our first Birthday Bash – Thursday August 2nd!

Seattle Experimental Theater turned one year old last month, and we’d like to invite you to join us in celebrating our anniversary – or, if you prefer, “Spocking out!”

The party will take place THIS Thursday, August 2nd, from 7-10PM at Portage Bay Cafe’s location at 4130 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle. Cocktail attire (or Starfleet uniforms) are encouraged and welcome.

Join us for complimentary wine, appetizers, door prizes and performances from the cast of “Where No Man Has Gone Before” prepared specially for this unique occasion.

All proceeds from the night will go to fund SET’s performance of “Where No Man Has Gone Before” at the Hawaii Improv Festival in September.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Admission includes complimentary wine, appetizers, and entry for a door prize.
A $40 “Admiral Level” ticket is also available.

Purchase your tickets at Brown Paper Tickets by clicking here!