Railroad Square Historic District

Title: Becoming Walt Whitman Oct. 8 to Oct. 24

By David Beckman of Santa Rosa

Set in the rough and tumble days of Manhattan, just before the onset of the Civil War, David Beckman’s play is a coming-of-age story about a young, rough-hewn Walt Whitman contending with family, gender, love and genius as he forges his future as one of America’s greatest poets.

Manhattan in 1855 is a vivid backdrop for Beckman’s play which follows the 35-year old Whitman from Brooklyn to mid-town Manhattan and back again during the period when Whitman’s classic “Leaves of Grass” is first published. Featuring Gabriel Grilli as Walt Whitman.

Directed by Russell Kaltschmidt

FOR MATURE AUDIENCES
WHEN: Oct. 8 to Oct. 24, 2010
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

LOCATION: 6th Street Playhouse – Studio Theatre
52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa
Located in historic Railroad Square

TICKETS: $10 to $25

PHONE: 707-523-4185
Order tickets by telephone, online or purchase at the door

WEB SITE: www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

VIDEO: http://animoto.com/play/1IvUBHUwAl1WaXQ1Rx7Kdw

CAST: Starring Gabriel Grilli * of San Francisco as Walt Whitman. The cast also features Antony Abate of El Verano  as Jesse/Holmes; Taylor Diffenderfer of Petaluma as Mary/Liz; Landon McPherson of Fulton as William/Andrew; Steve North of San Rafael as Walt Whitman Sr./Fowler; Peter Warden of San Rafael as Ed Whitman/Jay Calhoun; and Jacquelyn Wells of Monte Rio as Louisa/Mrs. Trumbell/Mrs. Campbell.

Title: 6th Street IMPROV
Location: 6th Street Playhouse
Description: Don’t miss the spontaneous and outrageous laugh fest at 6th Street IMPROV! where trained actors take suggestions from the audience and perform on-the-spot stories, songs and scenes.
Date: 2010-09-17

Fresh, funny and unforgettable
PRODUCER: 6th Street Playhouse presents
WHAT: 6th Street IMPROV!
Don’t miss the spontaneous and outrageous laugh fest at 6th Street IMPROV! where trained actors take suggestions from the audience and perform on-the-spot stories, songs and scenes.
Sept. 17, 2010 is ”The Best of Sonoma County Improv Show,” featuring popular improv groups from Sonoma County including Slip Goose Monkey, The Improvaholics, World’s Biggest Comedy Duo, Hot Curtain and the 6th Street IMPROV!

Directed by Stephen Page
Produced by Bridget Palmer
WHEN: 8 p.m. Sept. 17, 2010
LOCATION: 6th Street Playhouse
GK Hardt Theater
52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa
Located in historic Railroad Square
TICKETS: $14 per person
The Improv Flex Pass: Purchase ten (10) tickets in advance using “The Improv Flex Pass” for $100. Use flex pass tickets for individual admission or bring family and friends. Redeem tickets for seats in any combination at any of the 6th Street Improv performances.
PHONE: 707-523-4185
Order tickets by telephone, online or purchase at the door.
WEB SITE: www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

To purchase “The Improv Flex Pass” call 707-523-4185 or visit www.6thstreetplayhouse.com

Title: Chop’s Teen Club – Unveiling of Locust-Motive
Location: Chop’s Teen Club
Description: Unveiling of Locust-Motive: The teen-designed and fabricated handcar that will be entered in the Handcar Regatta.
Date: 2010-09-24

Be one of the first to view the teen-designed and fabricated handcar that will be entered into the Handcar Regatta.

You will meet the teens who designed and built the Locust-Motive; ride on the Hennepin Crawler, view other contraptions such as a Tall Bike and the Thennagin Bomber.

The Hubbub Club Street Band will perform along with Chop’s Jam Band. There will be tasty hors d’oeuvres catered by Chop’s Catering Crew for all attendees.

This is a free event and open to the public.

Family and friends are welcome.

September 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Chop’s Teen Club.

Unveiling scheduled for 5:30 PM!