Shakespeare, Spaghetti Western-style & murderous maids take Ellen stage
Following the sold-out holiday run of Montana TheatreWorks’ A Christmas Carol, Downtown Bozeman’s Ellen Theatre stage will host two differing but equally entertaining productions this winter.
First up is TATE Academy’s full-length presentation of William Shakespeare’s timeless romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Directed by Mark Kuntz, the Ellen stagings will include a Spaghetti Western twist featuring the talents of local youth grades 6 to 12. Performances will take place Saturday, January 25th at 7pm, and Sunday, January 26th at 2pm. All seats are $9.50.
Looking to next month, Nervous Theatre presents three performances of The Maids. Based on the true story of the Papin sisters, two live-in maids who killed their employer’s wife and daughter, Jean Genet’s 1947 psychodrama takes audiences deep into the “shadows where servants dwell.” Shows are set for Friday and Saturday, February 28th and 29th at 7:30pm, with a closing Sunday matinee on March 1st at 3pm. All seats $20.
Wine, beer and other refreshments will be sold in the lobby one hour before each performance. Ticketing and further information about these and other upcoming happenings is available at www.theellentheatre.org. For additional inquiries, call (406) 585-5885 or stop into The Ellen box office. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 1–3pm, as well as two hours prior to any event. •