Dan Clancy’s powerful play, “The Timekeepers,” has returned to Fort Lauderdale at The Foundry. Originally presented by Island City Stage, this production, directed by Bruce Linser, is sure to be a sell-out. “The Timekeepers” takes place in a Nazi concentration camp and tells the deeply moving story of an unlikely bond between a Jewish prisoner and a homosexual inmate.
To give this production all the respect, thoughtfulness, and reverence it deserves and requires, there will be no curtain speech before or after the show. Water and wine will be provided for free in the lobby but will not be allowed in the theater. Director Bruce Linser feels that the pre-show atmosphere should be one of reflection and not of celebration.
Advance ticket sales have been so strong that The Foundry added additional seating on the left side of the stage. Ronnie Larsen insists that they are wonderful seats. In a press release, he said, “Our visionary director, Bruce Linser, has transformed The Foundry and the stage so that the play is being performed equally for every seat in the theater. The new seating area is roomier with brand new chairs on a tiered platform.”
Tickets are available at playsofwilton.com.
THE ANNIVERSARY WALTZ
They may not be dancing that at West End Lounge on Sunday, April 6, but they will be celebrating the chic nightspot’s first anniversary beginning at 3 p.m. with Beau Cornelius at the piano with his enchanting pop/jazz tunes. Alexander Zenoz takes over from 5-6 p.m., and then it’s DJ Adriane Rose, spinning smooth lounge/house vibes. There will be light bites and an all-day/all-night happy hour.
CELEBRATING IMMIGRANT CULTURE
What is the best way for one of Florida’s premier contemporary dance companies to celebrate its 25th anniversary with resilience and panache? An exciting season finale of course! Dance NOW! Miami presents the world premiere of “Terra Mia/My Land,” a deep dive into company Artistic Co-Director Diego Salterini’s Italian roots. It debuts Friday, May 9, at the Broward Center, with a second performance the following day at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.
“Terra Mia showcases the cultural diversity of Italy, filtered through personal memories. The beauty, passion, and resilience of the country I grew up in is something I carry with me wherever I go,” said Salterini, a proud Italian immigrant to the U.S.
Tickets for either venue are $30-$40 for reserved seating, and $20 for students with valid ID, at the box office only. Tickets are available at dancenowmiami.org.
BEAR NECESSITIES
The bears are back in town (and I’m not talking about Chicago’s football team!) Tropical Bear Week kicks off April 8 and runs through the 11th. The event’s website says it all, 12 parties, 13 venues, seven pools, 11 DJs, 15 performers, and thousands of bears. Go to lauderdaletropicalbear.com for all the scoop.
NOT THE WWW YOU WERE EXPECTING
After the bears go back into hibernation, it’s the premiere of Wilton Women’s Week! Scheduled for April 26 through May 4, Women’s Week is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary individuals hosted by The Pride Center and Women With Pride. Among the events scheduled are an opening night dance party at Hunters, an art show, a sunset cruise aboard the Carrie B., brunch with Rita Mae Brown - hosted by Stonewall Museum Women’s Fund, a performance of “Delores Street” by Lesbian Thespians, and “Women, Art, Power,” a performance event hosted by Thou Art Women, as well as mixers, dances comedy shows, and sports events. A Sunrise to Sunset – Romantic Beach Wedding Day will be hosted by Yvonne Rohrbacher LGBTQ Wedding Officiant. For more information go to wiltonwomensweek.org.
