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#TheJournal: Behind the Scenes with Wayne Pishue

13522739_10101100713937289_6842638392664971713_oTonight is OPENING NIGHT for the return of The Journal, a romantic improvised comedy inspired by the work of Nicholas Sparks. July 14 – 23 (8PM) at the Ballard Underground. Tickets $18 online or $20 at the door.

Wayne Pishue is one of the three returning members of the cast of The Journal (2016). He has also been with SET as a performer since the very beginning, as one of the original cast members of Where No Man Has Gone Before.

We asked Wayne if he’d be willing to share his thoughts on returning to The Journal; here is his reply in his own words.

From Wayne:

After 3 weeks of rehearsals, 4 days in a row of late night tech rehearsals, and not seeing my wife and dog, you might wonder what keeps me coming back – and I would answer, this show. This show is something magical. Taking what is literally some of the worst, most trite and manipulative work in literary history and turning it on its ear and into a touching show with moments of brilliant comedy and genuine tears.

When I heard that we were remounting this show I was so excited. I have so much fun being silly and scary in other SET shows, but this show really lets the cast stretch their dramatic legs. It’s not often that I get to play a grieving widower, and a supportive not-played-for-laughs gay father, and a Man with a high school grudge out for revenge in the same run. This show is special in that way. We see these fully fleshed out 3-Dimensional characters live their lives and deal with real things in real ways. There won’t be a lot of aliens or mysticism in the show, but it is just as, if not more engaging that shows that feature those things. I just love the cast and I love the concept and I am so happy to be a part of this show!

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PRESS PHOTO for THE JOURNAL (2016): The residents of Swan Beach take issue with one of their own. L to R: Wayne Pishue, Daryl Ducharme, Marc Guy.


Intrigued? The Journal opens tonight and runs for 6 performances at the Ballard Underground in Seattle. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM July 14 – 23. Tickets available for $18 ($14 for groups of 4 or more) online at http://thejournal.bpt.me OR for $20 each at the door.

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Press Photos: “Where No Man Has Gone Before” 2016

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We had a fantastic first week of performances last week for “Where No Man Has Gone Before” – only 3 more chances left to see this 5th anniversary production! (Save $5 off of door prices with advance tickets on Brown Paper … Continue reading

Improvised Trek on Evening Magazine

13391676_1060263530678174_8058947819730547811_o (1)On Wednesday, June 8, Saint Bryan from King 5’s Evening Magazine joined us on the bridge of our Starship Enterprise to take a behind-the-scenes look at the 5-year Seattle perennial hit Where No Man Has Gone Before, an improvised parody of the original Star Trek Series. Thanks for the great time, Evening Magazine!

A writeup is available on the King 5 website here (video requires Flash)

ON SALE NOW: The Journal

Tickets are NOW ON SALE for the 2016 return of The Journal, a romantic improvised comedy inspired by the work of Nicholas Sparks. July 14 – 23 at the Ballard Underground. Click here for tickets (Brown Paper Tickets)

Behind every great love is a great comedy.

Seattle Experimental Theater is proud to present The Journal, a fully improvised romantic story based on the works of Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook, Dear John, The Lucky One). The Journal creates a different romantic tale every night, based on audience suggestions. Each performance features an original, unscripted story about small-town lovers who must confront bad choices, learn the true meaning of love and, of course, kiss in the rain. Will our lovers stay together or break up? The audience will decide.

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Marc Guy and Cheryl Platz, starring in “The Journal” (2016)

This production marks the return of SET’s original improvised romantic comedy from 2012, and features returning Journal cast members Cheryl Platz (Where No Man Has Gone Before, Wedding Horror Stories, Wolf and the Witch), Wayne Pishue (Where No Man Has Gone Before), and Daryl Ducharme (Wedding Horror Stories). Joining the cast is Lauren Bond (Wedding Horror Stories) along with the SET debut of Marc Guy and Aditya Sriram.

DATES

July 14 – 16 and 21 – 23, 2016
Thursday – Saturday at 8PM

TICKETS

Online at Brown Paper Tickets: $18 adult, $15 student/senior
Click here for tickets!
At the Door: $20 (cash only)

LOCATION

The Ballard Underground
2220 NW Market Street, Lower Level
Seattle, WA 98107

OPENS THIS WEEK: Where No Man Has Gone Before

Tickets are selling quickly for our 5th anniversary run of SET’s hit improvised parody of Star Trek, Where No Man Has Gone Before. Join us as your favorite characters and actors return to the bridge of the Enterprise for their only journey in 2016. Secure your own spot on the bridge before it’s too late!

DATES

June 9, 10 & 11; June 16, 17 & 18
Thursdays through Saturdays
All shows at 8PM

TICKETS

Ticket_PicAdvance tickets $20 adults, $15 under 12 at Brown Paper Tickets
Tickets at the door are $25 adults, $20 under 12

VENUE

Theatre Off Jackson
409 7th Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98104

ABOUT THE SHOW

This fully improvised parody of the original Star Trek TV series has been entertaining packed Seattle houses since June 2011. During each performance, the cast uses suggestions from the audience to create an entirely original episode. Our 5th anniversary run will feature our rare “Space Madness” episode theme, which hasn’t been seen since 2012!

Where No Man Has Gone Before opened in June 2011 at Seattle’s Eclectic Theater. Since then, the production has appeared at venues all over the Seattle area, including Theatre Off Jackson, Emerald City ComicCon 2012-2015; Jet City Improv, Ethnic Cultural Theater; and the Jewel Box Theater. The production is also a multiple-year selection for the Seattle Festival of Improv Theater and also a selection for the Hawaii Improvaganza in 2012.

CAST AND CREW

  • Director/Creator: Jeannine Clarke
  • Production: Samantha Hecker
  • Lighting and Sound Design: Oliver Trimble
  • Cast: Nicholas Schell, Douglas Willott, Tony Beeman, Cheryl Platz, Wayne Pishue, Colin Madison, Jekeva Phillips, Sarah Scheller