September 3, 2004 -- EbzB Productions, a professional touring theatre company, announces its 2004 -2005 theatrical season. To book performances contact EbzB Productions at ebzb@earthlink.net or call 919-387-4616. Please visit www.EbzB.org for details, updates, and performance schedules.
EbzB Productions:Your World Is Our Stage!
"Brown v. Board of Education"
The landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on May 17, 1954 declared separate but equal public schools unconstitutional and the desegregation of America's public schools began. Mike Wiley performs this play depicting the saga of the Brown vs. Board decision and its consequences. Wiley transforms himself seamlessly into many characters including the Reverend Oliver L. Brown, Justice Earl Warren, Charles Scott, and Thurgood Marshall. Perfect for civil rights and black history forums this entertaining tour de force capsulizes the high impact ruling for desegregating schools. "Brown vs. Board of Education" is written, directed and designed by Serena Ebhardt.
A ten-minute version of this play was originally commissioned by the North Carolina Association of Educators with assistance from its parent organization - NEA (National Education Association. The expanded version is already enjoying an active touring schedule. 2004 is the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Ruling.
"Songs and Letters of World War II"
A musical journey through a war that redefined the world, this cabaretis interspersed with personal letters from the front and headline news of the period. A warm reminiscence and a harrowing reminder of a time that is not unlike the present. โ€œSerena Ebhardt's throaty vocals have stark beauty and authenticity. She spins little dramas when she sings.โ€ โ€"The News and Observer
"The Wrights of Passage"
The story of the passion and focus of Orville and Wilbur Wright in their pursuit of flight. With an aviation timeline interspersed between the Wright Brothers' personal journey, this celebration of man's greatest achievement is a testament to unconquerable faith. See an abstract replica of the Wright Flyer built in front of your eyes.
"The Night Before Christmas Carol"
EbzB's signature piece. Spend an evening in Charles Dickens' study learning about his life and watching him create his famous tale, "A Christmas Carol". Historically accurate and highly humorous.
Written by renowned Dickens scholar, Dr. Elliot Engel. Starring David zum Brunnen.
"David absolutely becomes my great-grandfather
on stage!โ€ โ€"Cedric Charles Dickens
"Madame Defarge's TALE OF A-TRO-CITIES"
Madame Defarge shares her side of the story as she knits together her tale of atrocities during the French Revolution. Based on Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, this one-woman show features Serena Ebhardt as the French femme fatale whose lust for revenge will not stop for wind or fire.
"The Tender Nights of F. Scott Fitzgerald"
The decadence of the "jazz age" personified through the personal history of one of America's greatest writers. A triangular struggle of love and hate between Scott, Zelda and Hemingway over a background of American history and two World Wars.
"Nicholas Nickleby-- in One Hour, With Two People"
Charles Dickens' famous novel with over 600 characters -- played by only two actors? Fast and Furious. Take part in the fun. Victorian costumes, non-traditional casting, and a little perspiration. Better than the Cliff Notes!
"Via Dolorosa" by David Hare
This probing and powerful work by the acclaimed British playwright recounts his travels and conversations across the Middle East, vividly
evoking ideologies and passionate emotions of the region. EbzB presents David zum Brunnen in the widely praised Deep Dish Theatre Company production of this play.
COMING IN 2005
Lewis and Clark: Celebrating 200 Years
Staged Readings Include:
* Dickens Food and Froth
* Sketches of Young Couples by Boz
* Marriage Vows and Modern Verbiage
* Who Wants To Be David Copperfield?
* Cratchits, Carols and Christmas Chronicles
โ€œYou are true professionals and a delight to work with.โ€
โ€"Billie Boyd, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC
EbzB Arts-In-Education
Educators, please ask about C.E.U. credits for EbzB workshops. EbzB also offers study guides, audience etiquette tip sheets and student matinee versions of our productions. EbzB founders Serena Ebhardt and David zum Brunnen are trained by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as "Artists as Educators". EbzB designs student, teacher and professional development workshops.
โ€œI'd like to offer EbzB my sincerest gratitude to you for not only making this event a success for our NIE program, but also for bringing history to life for our students! Thank you for your caliber of performance and flexibility.โ€ --Beth Greenwaldt, Newpapers-In-Education Director, Wilson Daily Times
EbzB Productions is recognized by the NC Arts Council's Touring Artist Directory and is a member of the NC Presenters Consortium. EbzB will work with your organization to apply for grant assistance from your local arts council. Recent EbzB partnerships include the NC Museum of Art Outreach Program and Newspapers-in-Education.
www.ebzb.org
Your World Is Our Stage!
EbzB Productions celebrates the profound impact of telling stories, in a theatrical way. We believe that theatre influences and encourages a life to be positively transformed through discoveries unveiled โ€" immediately or over time. To that end, EbzB is developing a growing repertoire of plays and staged readings for touring that encourage transformation, self-knowledge and discovery. Founded in 1998 by Serena Ebhardt and David zum Brunnen, EbzB Productions now tours nationally with simple and compelling productions. Its roster offers a variety of choices for presenters and audiences.
Serena Ebhardt and David zum Brunnen delight audiences on their frequent tours throughout the United States. This award-winning husband-wife, actor-manager team bring over forty years of experience to the stage. Their careers have taken them from off-Broadway and the U.S. to Canada and Europe. Among the many productions in which the couple have appeared together are Travesties, She Stoops To Conquer, Reckless, Cloud Nine, Nicholas Nickleby, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Cat and The Canary, Raney, Dearly Departed, and the off-Broadway American Premiere of Winding The Ball.
In addition to performing, Serena and David are available to instruct and direct. Both have been trained by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to teach workshops for students and for the career development of teachers and business professionals.