Friday, November 12 Cinnalounge Join us for an enlightening preshow soireé at the Pelican Art Gallery. Meet the Cinnabar board, hear an expert speak on topics related to the program, and enjoy light supper and wine. Cinnalounges are special to CinnaClub Members: donors at the $500 level or more. The evening includes a post-show Q&A with cast and crew - open to all. Friday, November 12 Teen Discount Night Ages 12-19. Includes a free cookie and soda. (November 12 not exclusive to teens - all are welcome at regular prices) Dracula November 18, 2010, Performance: 11:30a   - suitable for Jr High and up

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Reviews:

By YOVANNA BIEBERICH, ARGUS-COURIER
"..a unique evening of contrast, with Paglen providing a humorous look at the current vampire craze, while Menotti's old-world “The Medium” is dark and sinister."

"...Jack Paglen's sense of humor and the way he has included modern technology brings a fun, modern twist to the body of vampire fiction, from Bram Stoker's 1897 novel ‘Dracula' to Stephenie Meyer's ‘Twilight' series.' ”

"The evening of theater comes to a more serious and disturbing close with Gian Carlo Menotti's 'The Medium.' The opera tells the tale of Madame Flora's (Valentina Osinkski) descent into madness and murder, with haunting melodies.....Osinski's fourth appearance with Cinnabar theater as the deeply troubled Madame Flora. She plays the role with passion and terror — truly a great performance."

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David Kashimba, Member SF BATCC
"'We U, Nosferatu or At Home with the Draculas' - now playing at Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma ...a hilarious comedy by Jack Paglen. Don’t miss this fantastic spoof on today’s latest vampire craze and on the use of modern technology. After the vampire play Cinnabar treats you to a double feature with its one act opera 'The Medium' starring Tina Osinski. This excellent production tells the story of how desperately people want to speak to a lost loved one and the fears that lead them to believe a charlatan." More...

David Templeton , Bohemian / Member SFBATCC
" 'We U, Nosferatu / The Medium' - ....there is something appetizing about this odd evening of theater, like eating vanilla ice cream drizzled with balsamic vinegar: served together, each brings out the unexpected flavors in the other."

" 'We U, Nosferatu' - ...Paglen's clever ' We U, Nosferatu'  script examines the nature of evil ... in a very funny show that actually has something juicy to say.  Gian Carlo Menotti's opera 'The Medium' also has something to say...as Monica - beautifully played by Emma McNairy ... as alcoholic con-woman - a wonderful performance by Valentina Osinski."

"Taken with 'Nosferatu' Menotti's lovely examination of the power of belief gives us the satisfying, full-spectrum opportunity to laugh and then to cry."

Marin IJ
Dracula:
''A knockout new comedy...the most entertaining play I've seen at Cinnabar...uproariously funny...."

The Medium:
"Coloratura soprano Emma McNairy is radiant"