Verge Teens’ expressive show explores meaning of theater, life
Even though we’re in the middle of our shortened summer, Verge Theater is giving Bozemanites and out-of-towners a great excuse to head indoors by featuring some fantastic stage performances. Here’s a look at what’s happening at “The Little Black Box on the Edge (of Bozeman).”
First, Verge Teen Theater presents This We Believe: A Performed Manifesto. This wholly original production, written by the teens, is an expression of what they believe theater (and life) should be. Under the direction of Jessie Sherman, three performances will take place Friday, August 16th, at 7pm and Saturday, August 17th, at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets are $9. All ages welcome.
For This We Believe, Verge Teens started by creating a group manifesto. It is beautiful and inspiring and hopeful and funny! They then wrote a collection of short plays that put their manifesto into action. These plays are not like anything you have seen before. They run to gamut from funny to somber, realistic to abstract, elaborate to simple. You definitely don’t want to miss this show!
Also on the edge of Bozeman, the theater’s improv masters bring balance to the force on select Monday nights this summer with Improv on the Verge! They pair the fun and energy of short-form games (like you see on the popular tv show Whose Line Is It Anyway?) with long-form scenes in which they create hilarious characters and storylines on the spot. Head down for a new, fun-filled show every other Monday or so. Cheap thrills for your laugh hole! An upcoming show is set for August 26th with a summer-friendly start time of 8pm. Tickets are $9. Ages 17+.
Visit www.vergetheater.com for reservations and further information about upcoming productions! Advance tickets are also available in store at Cactus Records. •