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Rapunzel

Rust Variations

Rapunzel

Trapped in a tower, trapped in herself, this medieval maiden, a "modern woman" before her time, tries to find her own way out of the turret instead of simply waiting for her prince.

Yes, you guessed it- a contemporary Rapunzel- not a damsel in distress, but a daring dame who solves her own problem. Replete with a garden full of singing fruits and vegetables, a wise-cracking rat, a mirthful bluebird named Calliope, a sage cricket, and a bumbling flying squirrel named Chester, who can't fly, this play has everything from comedy to suspense to drama to a collection of catchy, original songs woven throughout the plot.

And what story would be complete without a memorable villain? Different from most witches of unilateral evil, Mother Gothel is depicted as a multi-faceted character. The relationship between Mother Gothel and Rapunzel is portrayed as a love/hate bond, so that Mother Gothel is presented more richly as both prison warden and adoptive mother; for in accordance with the original story, she takes Rapunzel in when she is but a wee babe. Mother Gothel's minion, Alabaster, the black sewer rat, is a groveling sycophant who would gladly sell his own litter up the river for a hunk of brie.

Friday, July 30 @ 7:30pm

Saturday, July 31 @ 2:00pm & 7:00pm

Sunday, Aug 1 @ 2:00pm

Tickets: $15

www.rapunzelbegins.com

Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291

(1 BLOCK EAST OF ABBOT KINNEY)

We strongly encourage alternative transport. Walk, bike, Blue Bus # 2 or Metro # 33 or #333. However, we also have free, on-site parking.

RUST VARIATIONS

New work by artist Luke Rothschild, this show features recent abstractions on panel and paper. In this body of work, the artist employs his unique technique of using rust stains and paint to create singular and resonant abstractions.

July 16 - Aug 18, 2010

Artist Reception - Aug. 13 from 7 - 10pm.