The Santaland Diaries
by David Sedaris
adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello
performed by Joe Brack

December 1 – 24, 2011

The Shop – Fort Fringe
607 New York Ave., NW
December 1 – 24, 2011
Tickets only $20 each!

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Based on the outlandish, true chronicles of David Sedaris’ experience as an elf in Macy’s Santaland, this cult classic riffs on Sedaris’ truly odd encounters with his fellow man during the height of the holiday crunch. NPR humorist and best-selling author of When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Me Talk Pretty One Day and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humorists.

Joe Brack has performed The Santaland Diaries for several years in Washington, DC under the direction of Matty Griffiths. Each year they explore this rich, true life text to find a fresh take on this off beat holiday classic. They let the audience draw on vivid memories – from childhood to that day’s trip to the shopping mall – while the story winds it’s way deeper behind the scenes. Come see what it takes to juggle tots and tottering Santas during the most festive time of the year. A laugh ’til you cry evening of merrily subversive entertainment!

All seats are general admission. The box office opens an hour before show time – we encourage our audiences to arrive with enough time to check in, grab a drink and choose the best available seats. We also encourage the use of public transportation to get to the show – the theater is 3 blocks from both the Mt. Vernon/Convention Center station on the Metro’s yellow/green lines or the Gallery Place/Chinatown station on the red line and within blocks of many Metro bus lines or the Union Station/Georgetown Circulator line. If driving, there are several pay-to-park lots with a block of the theater and on street parking in the neighborhood (be sure to obey parking signs and restrictions).

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CAP hosted a play reading series free of charge on three Saturdays in November 2008, featuring new playwrights Shaun Raviv, Sara Ilyse Jacobson, Dallas Dartanian Miller and Tom Minter.

Sat. Nov. 15th @3pm— Dallas Dartanian Miller, Confirmed Kill
Sat. Nov. 22nd @3pm—Shaun Raviv, Bad Comedians
Sat. Nov. 29th @3pm— Tom Minter, Past is the present, Imperfect
Sat. Nov. 29th @5pm— Sara Ilyse Jacobson, Past Shadows Dark and Deep

All the readings took place at Warehouse Theater, 1021 7th Street NW in downtown DC.

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CAP hosted a multi-artist opening for local artists on November 29th, 2008 at 7pm.

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From December 4th—24th, 2008, CAP presented at the Warehouse Theater:

David Sedaris’ Santaland Diaries, adapted by Joe Mantello and performed by Joe Brack.

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From December 18th—22nd, 2008, CAP presented:

THE MALL, THE MERRIER, a holiday cabaret at the Warehouse Theater!

As the song suggests, it’s the most wonderful time of the year and this cabaret is out to prove it. Barbara Papendorp, Elver Ariza and Scott Sedar bring to life the denizens of a holiday shopping mall. At the hub of the holiday madness is an automated talking teddy bear, voiced by a hapless actor trapped in a festive gift box.

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May 2010
Warehouse or Bust!

A weekend festival of song & songstresses!
May 7th, 8th & 9th @ DC’s Warehouse Theater

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September and October 2010
Edible Rex

The 2010 Capital Fringe hit Edible Rex , in which a father, a son, and a famous 19th century French chef search for the perfect meal.

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November 13th and 14th, 2010

Capital Blend Fall Concert

This all-female a cappella group recieved rave reviews at our spring festival and now return with classics & some newer hits by Coldplay, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Carrie Underwood, Jason Mraz and many more! Come stop by and hear the sweet sounds of Capital Blend either Saturday, November 13th @ 8pm, and/or Sunday, November 14th’s 3pm matinee.

For more info on Capital Blend visit – capitalblendsings.com.

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August 18-21, 2011
Encore! ENCORE!

Four fantastic shows, back for command performances after a hugely successful time at the Fringe.

But Love Is My Middle Name

Emily Love Morrison returns with her wildly popular comedy about the tragedy of her love life. She thought finding love would be easy; after all, it’s her middle name. But does she find her man or something else entirely?

Flyboy

A near-future astronaut is offered the opportunity of a lifetime: a one-man mission to a distant star. Like any chance at immortality, though, this one comes with a catch; he will be taken away from family, friends, and all of human civilization for the next forty years.

The Bird

In search of adventure in Poland 1989, a young man discovers a female assassin, a Jewish skinhead, a mysterious bird, and the end of innocence. John Feffer plays seven characters in this one-man show, with an assist from the bird.

Cabaret XXX: Les Femmes Fatales
BEST Musical – 2011 Pick of Fringe Audience Awards

Come again! For those of you who haven’t seen it (naughty, naughty), we’ll be doing the whole show. For those of you who have seen it but want more, we’ll throw in some extra little surprises. What surprises you ask? You’ll have to come find out, sucka.

Matty Griffiths
Executive Director
mattyg@cityartisticpartnerships.org
202.213.2474

Cheryl Haeseker
Development Director
cherylh@cityartisticpartnerships.org

Simply by attending any of our shows or events you are supporting us. You can bring friends, also, to add to your support, and while you are there visit our concessions booth. The proceeds from our concessions go directly to fund CAP’s programs. You can volunteer too, just email us at vols@cityartisticpartnerships.org.

Direct donations are also a wonderful way of supporting our efforts. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. We appreciate all you do to support the arts in our area.

Please send your donation to:
City Artistic Partnerships
P.O. Box 12024
Washington, DC 20005