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PICNIC

by William Inge

Richard Hugo House
July 6 - August 3, 2013

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize!
A recent revival hit on Broadway, William Inge's PICNIC is a timeless American classic about the line between restraint and desire. It's a balmy Labor Day in the American Heartland, and a group of women are preparing for the annual town picnic...but when a handsome young drifter arrives and stirs up their lives, nothing will be the same ever again. Don't miss our charming new staging of this iconic and affecting story about hoping for a better life, and letting passion lead the way.

Richard Hugo House is located at 1634 Eleventh Ave just north of the corner of 11th & Pine on Capitol Hill in Seattle.

Free parking is available in the parking lot behind Richard Hugo House and throughout the neighborhood. Nearby Paylots are also available.
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Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
Q. When do tickets go offsale online and through the ticket outlets?
A. Online sales usually cease 4 hours before showtime. Advanced Outlet sales usually cease at midnight before the day of show but operational times vary from outlet to outlet. A limited number of walk-up sales should always be available at the venue for most performances, and standing room tickets are available for sold out shows.
Q. What's the running time?
A. Approximately 2 hours in length including intermission.
Q. Is the show appropriate for children?
A. Although we don't encourage bringing small children to the theatre, PICNIC should be appropriate for older kids. Rating: PG-13.
Q. Is seating assigned or festival seating?
A. Seating is NOT assigned. Open festival seating begins approximately 20 minutes prior to curtain.
Q. Do I need to make a reservation or can I just walk up at the door and expect to get in?
A. Although the venue can accomodate many at each performance, seating is ultimately limited. We should be able to accomodate you, but purchasing advanced tickets or making reservations is encouraged, particularly towards the end of our limited engagement.
Q. If I reserve tickets, do I need to pay for them in advance, and where do I pick them up?
A. Reserved tickets can be picked up on the day of show and are held at willcall in the theatre lobby until curtain. Our Box Office opens 45 minutes before showtime. You can secure payment for your tickets in advance and save money, or just pay for them at the door, whichever you prefer. For your convenience, prepaid advanced tickets are also available through Brownpaper Tickets and other fine outlets.
Q. Is late seating allowed?
A. Sorry, there is NO late seating at this venue for this production. Latecomers won't be seated until Intermission.
Q. Is it true prizes are raffled off at every performance?
A. Yes, we have terrific doorprize drawings at the start of each show, so hang on to your ticket stub and don't be late!

ReAct's production of Picnic will benefit the Lifelong AIDS Alliance, Theatre Puget Sound and many more.

Picnic is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
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2013 STAGED PLAY READING SERIES

This series, co-presented with the Elliott Bay Book Company, features new, award-winning and classic works by local, national and international playwrights. These staged play readings are a unique blend of the spoken word and theatrical staging. Please join us for these special presentations presented throughout the year. Reserve your seats today!

DEATH OF A SALESMAN

By Arthur Miller

Elliott Bay Book Company
2pm - January 13, 2013

Staged Reading

ReAct is thrilled to kick off our 13th Annual Staged Play Reading Series on a grand note with a presentation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning American Classic, DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller. This timeless drama about the Loman family features ReAct's non-traditional casting. Don't miss this poignant masterpiece.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S STAR WARS

By Ian Doescher

Elliott Bay Book Company
2pm - July 21, 2013

Play Reading

Our play reading series continues with a very special presentation of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S STAR WARS, the officially licensed retelling of George Lucas's epic tale in the style of the immortal Bard of Avon. This saga of a wise knight, an evil lord, a beautiful princess and a young hero abounds with all the valor and villany of Shakespeare's greatest plays. May the VERSE be with you!

The Elliott Bay Book Company is located at 1521 Tenth Avenue, between Pike and Pine Streets on Seattle's Capitol Hill.

Free street parking on Sundays and evenings is available throughout the surrounding neighborhood.
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Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
Q. What are the estimated running times of the presentations?
A. Most of our selections this season run approximately 2 hours each including a brief intermission.
Q. Are these presentation appropriate for children?
A. Although older kids may enjoy them, for the most part these shows are generally not recommended for young children due to language and adult themes.
Q. Is seating assigned or festival seating?
A. Seating is NOT assigned. Open festival seating begins approximately 10 minutes prior to curtain.
Q. Do I need to make a reservation or can I just walk up at the door and expect to get in?
A. Seating is extremely limited for our staged readings. We should be able to accomodate you, but reservations are strongly encouraged.
Q. Is admission required?
A. Admission to our staged play reading series is free, with a "pay-what-you-can" donation ($5 suggested) to help defray production costs and benefit the actors on stage.
Q. What can I expect to see?
A. Our readings are usually fully staged with props, costumes and limited set pieces...but with just a few rehearsals, the cast will have scripts in hand. We hope you won't miss these unique presentations.

Death of a Salesman ais presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

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