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Can't Friggin' Wait!
Our mad scientists are locked away in their laboratories creating the lastest Rough Magic masterpiece. Of course we're talking about Pure Anima. For a sneak peek, check out the Pure Anima microsite.

It Lives Again!
Just Add Water, the 24-hour play project has resurfaced. Read the press release to see what you missed. A full report will be coming soon.

Drum roll please...
Thanks to everyone who came out and auditioned for our next play, Pure Anima. After careful consideration, the show has been cast thusly:

Dr. Von Hackensack - Matt Miller
Castus - Sean McGill
Brian - Eric Smith
Angela - Jennifer Olson
Zauriel - Lindsay Cook
Beelzebub - Sean Kloc
Michael - Justin Gamerl
Mephistopheles - Ben Tibbels
God - Meredith Wachter
Lucifer - Brandi Kawamoto

We open in June, so be sure to come see what these people can do with their puppets!
More about Pure Anima

HOT DAMN!! New technology has been activated!
Without a doubt, you're fired up to see Executive Function. I can't blame you.

You might be afraid of ticket availability. Again, I can't blame you. I can, however, hook you up.

Hit our handy dandy new Ticket Reservation submitter page thingy. Just fill out all the fields with the correct information (seriously...make sure the form is correct. As sweet as this technology is, it don't read minds.) and you'll have tickets waiting for you at the door of your chosen performance.

Executive Function Press Release
The press release for Executive Function has been placed on the Executive Function page for the world to love. And keep your ears peeled on KZUM for the Executive Function ad.

Executive Function Cast List Unveiled and an Exciting Announcement
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce our cast for Executive Function. There were plenty of immensely talented folks who auditioned, but here is the cream of the crop. And now, with no further ado, your players:

• Executive Function - Rob Burt
• Michael - Clay Stevens
• Andy - Ben Tibbels
• Sam - Katie Streeter
• Chorus A - Larry Motta
• Chorus B - Deb Waechter
• Chorus C - Will Heafer

Oh yeah! And there's a new development on the production end. We will be breaking with our tradition of producing out shows at the Loft at the Mill for this piece. Instead, we will hit the boards of the Haymarket Theatre! We're excited to throw this new wrinkle into the mix. So spread the word... we don't want anyone to be left out of the loop.
More about Executive Function

Executive Function is Here!
Interested in our next move? Well, here it is!! Executive Function (or a story about a dog named Rudolph) is next on our plate. To get ready, we're going to have a full reading of the play before we have auditions. So come on down and get yourself excited about our next little piece of magic. Here's the details:

Reading: November 3rd at 4pm
The Lab Theatre in the Temple Building (12th and R streets)

Auditions: November 17th from 4-8pm
The Lab Theatre in the Temple Building (12th and R streets)

Callbacks: November 18th from 4-8pm
The Lab Theatre in the Temple Building (12th and R streets)

speed Cast Announced
It was a difficult task, but we've completed casting for speed and a red interor.
Hirsh - Ben Tibbels
May - Mandie Harner
Voice of Sound - Matt Gee
Multiple Roles - Erik Gaetz
More about speed and a red interior

No Rest for the Wicked
On the heels of our triumphant run of The Epic of Gligamesh, we're looking for actors for our next show: speed and a red interor. All interested parties should get yo' asses to the Temple Building (presumably room 221) on Sept 1st between 1-3pm. Plan for callbacks on Sept 2nd at the same bat-time, same bat-channel. We're looking for 3 men and 2 women from ages 20 and up.
More about speed and a red interior

"We're on the radio, yo!"
Thanks to our growing relationship with KZUM, we've got a radio spot in heavy rotation on their station. Check us out!

GILGAMESH AND NOAH: A Conversation with Ancient Myth and Modern Culture
Come take part in a panel discussion on Sunday at 1:30pm in the Loft at the Mill. The panel features Gilgamesh writer Gregor Peters, Gilgamesh director Jack Carpenter, Prof. Thomas Winter (Dept. of Classics and Religious Studies, UNL), Prof. Gregory Rutledge (Dept. of English, UNL) and Rev. Stephen Griffith (Saint Paul United Methodist Church). With discussion by all attending. Check out our snazzy flier for complete details.
Snazzy Panel Discussion Flyer (PDF)

"We're in the paper, yo!"
Our epic production of an epic tale has made the Ground Zero. Check us out!
Ground Zero Article

Site Updated: 8.1.07
We just uploaded a bunch of archive photos for the 2002-03 season, plus new photos for Matt & Ben, Onesandzeros, Tape, Touch, and Private Eyes. Press releases have also been added for Bad Dreams, GO!, Just Add Water, K. and the Quiet Mind Workshop.
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We want YOU!
Twice a year we actively look for a fresh batch of theatre hounds. Well, if you're interested in expanding your horizons and joining a group that's completely addicted to the full gamut of the theatrical experiance, today's your lucky day. Submit an application and chat with us about becoming member of Rough Magic.
How to Apply