Errant Phoenix Productions

Of course, we needed to include this gem in our posting tonight. Since so many of us are waiting for the man with the bag. :) Happy holidays! Man With The Bag... Performed by Skyler King Accompaniment by Carlos Fuentes

Continuing our holiday songs from our production of 'Tis the Season is "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" Performed by Eric Piotrowski Accompaniment by Carlos Fuentes... Also featuring Katie Ahnberg and Skyler King We hope you all have a wonderful holiday and stay safe!

Now something a little less "Christmassy". "Meet Me in St. Louis" Performed by Skyler King Accompaniment: Carlos Fuentes

Here's another performance from our 'Tis the Season project! "Santa Baby" Performed by Melissa Manchester Accompaniment: Carlos Fuentes... "Santa" played by Eric Piotrowski

We’re still sad that we couldn’t put on ‘Tis the Season! for you all, but we figured we could share some of our pre-recorded videos to help us all get into the holiday spirit! Accompaniment: Carlos Fuentes Vocals: Katie Ahnberg

Our first online production! We will have two online performances on Saturday, June 27 -- one at 2PM and one at 6PM PST. You'll be able to watch it on our Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/errantphoenix or on YouTube Live: http://bit.ly/eppyoutube... Tickets are "Pay What You Can" but 50% of of the funds raised will go to The Gender Health Center here in Sacramento. (http://www.thegenderhealthcenter.org/) We chose this organization because of their ongoing support for members of the LGBTQQI community, but specifically for their focus on Transgender members. They are also currently raising money to support transgender POC who have been affected by COVID-19. We hope you can make it!

Trans-Scribed: A Monologue Series (Online Performance) Written by members of the Transgender Community Directed by Eugene and Doug Coleman Produced by Errant Phoenix Productions... Performed via Zoom streamed to Twitch and YouTube Live for audiences. Tickets are by suggested donation. Pay what you can with a $5 minimum donation. 50% of any funds raised during the production will be donated to the Sacramento Gender Health Center. (http://www.thegenderhealthcenter.org/) We chose this organization because of their ongoing support for members of the LGBTQQI community, but specifically for their focus on Transgender members. They are also currently raising money to support black trans members who have been affected by COVID-19. _________ SYNOPSIS _________ A collection of monologues or spoken word written by members of the Transgender and Non-binary community about their true experiences with trying to navigate their own minds, bodies, and the world around them. _________________________________ PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS _________________________________ We will be streaming on to two platforms for the ease of our viewers. Please choose a platform: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/errantphoenix YouTube Live: http://bit.ly/TAACYouTube ____________________ PERFORMANCE DATE ____________________ 2 Performances June 27 at 2PM and 6PM PST

We've been struggling with the notion of saying anything about the Black Lives Matter cause. Not because we've been on the fence, far from it, but because we didn't want to seem like we were jumping on some sort of bandwagon. This cause is too important for companies to use it as a marketing ploy. It's too important for companies to idly say "me too". Mostly, we didn't want to make BLM about us, because it's not about us. It's about protecting our brothers and sisters who are... dying. It's about holding a magnifying glass up to the parts of our society that keep minorities from becoming equal. It's about you. However, we decided that we wanted to let you know that you are safe with us. We respect and cherish you. We worry about you in the same way a family should worry about each other. Not because it's the "hip" thing to do in the moment, but because it's what family does. So brothers and sisters, please know that we are using our voice to support you because it's what you deserve. Black Lives Matter.

After much deliberation, we have decided to postpone our season, including Maple and Vine until later this year. We felt that this was the responsible decision as we don't want to put our audiences or cast and crews in danger. So please join us for the remainder of our season starting in June! We'll still be in touch! Thank you so much! (All dates are still subject to change pending COVID-19's development.)

Due to concerns about COVID-19, Errant Phoenix has decided to postpone the opening of Maple and Vine by a week to help protect our cast, crew, and audiences. The new run dates will be March 20-April 5, 2020. If you have purchased tickets for this weekend's run, we will move your tickets to another performance of your choice. Please email Karina at [email protected] to choose your new date. We're very sorry for this late change of plans, but we feel this is the best option at this time and appreciate your understanding. We do not plan to cancel any further dates of this run at this time. This cast and crew have worked too hard to cancel our dates altogether, so we hope that you'll still come out and support our arts.

Maple and Vine Cast Spotlight: Elizabeth Dean "Elizabeth Dean is excited to be doing Maple and Vine with this insanely talented cast! Her last role was as Marianne in Errant Phoenix's production of "Constellations". Previously, she was seen as Lurlene in EMH Productions "Daddy's Dyin', Who's Got the Will" and Austin in the dark comedy, "Sister Cities" for Resurrection Theatre. Elizabeth has also been seen on the TAAC stage in "Midsummer Nightmare 6" (Admiral Ack), "Steel Magn...olias" (Annelle), "Macbeth" (Ross), and "Kimberly Akimbo" (Pattie). In 2016 she took on the role of Producing Artistic Director for Errant Phoenix Productions (previously TAAC.) Elizabeth wishes to thank her husband, Greg, daughter, Harper, and new baby, Parker, for their love and support. She also gives special thanks to her mother and father for instilling in her the love of theatre and art and thanks the cast and crew for making this production such a rewarding experience." What can’t Liz do? She’s our Artistic Director, she’s directed so many intense and complex productions, and her acting leaves you on the edge of your seat. In every show she’s involved in, she brings an unmatched vision that lights up the whole stage. Now she’s here to take you on Katha’s journey as she spirals deeper and deeper into the Society of Dynamic Obsolescence. Just a few more days until we open! Get those tickets now! https://mapleandvinesac.bpt.me/

We want to assuage your fears and let you know that we are implementing nightly sanitizing procedures above and beyond our normal cleaning practices in order to help protect our community. Also, if you become ill after purchasing your tickets and can't make our performances, we will work with Brown Paper Tickets to get you a refund.

Maple & Vine Cast Spotlight: Connor Dick! "You haven't read an actor's bio more recently than Connor Dick! He is overjoyed by the opportunity to work again with Errant Phoenix Productions, after joining them for their 2019 production of Fuddy Meers. Previous roles in the Sacramento area include the role of Riley for the Sactown 10-minute play festival, ensemble in the 2019 production of Wit for Big Idea Theatre and Titus Lartius in their 2015 production of Coriolanus; past fa...vorite roles include Peter in Prelude to a Kiss and Macduff in staged readings of Macbeth through Common House Productions." We really enjoyed working with Connor during Fuddy Meers, but with such a comedic show, he wasn't able to truly display his dramatic talents. And now that we've seen that side of him, we're absolutely awestruck! He's hilarious, he's heartbreaking, he's catty... he's the whole package! Our production is so lucky to have him! See this chameleon of characters in Maple and Vine! We open FRIDAY! https://mapleandvinesac.bpt.me/

There are still tickets to tonight’s double header of IMPROV THIS! and DUCK DUCK COOCH! Come on down to the Thistle Dew by 8:00 to get your seat!

Meet the performers from Duck Duck Cooch*! This bunch will have you quacking up in tonight’s doubleheader! *Baby not included Come meet them in person tonightONE NIGHT ONLYas they join UnRehearsed - Improvised Comedy at the Thistle Dew Theater.... Tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4539858 Check in at our facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2476455772607267/

Maple and Vine Cast Spotlight: Mo Altair Kasim "Mo Kasim graduated from Temple University with a Ba in Psychology and Criminal Justice. In February of ‘95 he was briefly the youngest person alive and was once described on a report card as courteous and cooperative. He will be making his stage debut with Errant Phoenix Production’s Maple and Vine and is grateful to the directors and his castmates for allowing him to be a part of it." Have you ever met someone who was born insa...nely talented at something? They put their mind to do it one day and end up being so good that you'd think they were lying to you and had been studying it their entire life? That's Mo with acting. When he came in to auditions, he blew the director away. Then when we discovered that this is his first show, we were dumbfounded. Truly, you'll be amazed how good he is! Come see this modern marvel of acting in Maple and Vine! https://mapleandvinesac.bpt.me/