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Follow the exploits of Mr. Zero, a hard working psuedo Everyman as he toils through his rather inconsequential existence only to discover that after years of soul rending dedication to his job, he'll soon be replaced by a machine.

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It was last updated on November 30, 2008, 12:15 pm
It was originally posted: 2008-11-06 16:45:45
By New Century Theatre Company

DESCRIPTION

New Century Theatre Company, Seattle's newest professional theatre, makes its official debut with Elmer Rice's rarely produced American Masterpiece, "The Adding Machine". Written in 1923, this groundbreaking play, with its themes of American business and quiet lives of desperation, is not only considered to be the first piece of expressionistic theater in the United States, but is also a surprisingly up-to-the-minute attack on the dehumanizing effect technology has on modern society. This serio-comic tale follows the exploits of Mr. Zero, a hard working, psuedo-Everyman as he toils through his rather inconsequential existence only to discover that after years of soul-rending dedication to his job, he'll soon be replaced by a machine. Mr. Zero does not take this news lightly and his choices will soon send him on a path discovering the true nature of his existence.
The Adding Machine is directed by John Langs (King Lear, Romeo & Juliet at Seattle Shakespeare Co.; Louis Slotin Sonata at Empty Space, Crumbs Are Also Bread at WET) and the cast features the acting talents of company members Paul Morgan Stetler (Eurydice at ACT) as Mr. Zero, Amy Thone (Leni at Strawberry Theatre Workshop) as the relentless Mrs. Zero, Darragh Kennan (Hamlet at Seattle Children’s Theatre) as the eerie Shrdlu, Jennifer Lee Taylor as the wilted Daisy, and MJ Sieber as Lt. Charles. Other cast members include Tracy Hyland, Evan Whitfield, Jane May, Joseph P. McCarthy, Kate Wisniewski, Jonah Von Sprechen, Kate Witt, Erwin Galan, Noah Benezra and Kate Parker.
The all Seattle-based creative team includes: set designer Jennifer Zeyl, a Stranger Genius Award Winner and founding member of Washington Ensemble Theatre, lighting designer Geoff Korf, sound designer Rob Witmer (from the local musical phenomenon Awesome) and costume designer Pete Rush who most recently designed both the set and costumes for Henry IV at Seattle Shakes. Props are provided by Christy Penny, and the Stage Manager is Lori Amondson.

REVIEWS & PREVIEWS

User-Submitted Reviews

Seattle Times Review by Misha Berson Sunday, November 23, 2008 (read article) The Seattle Weekly Review by Kevin Phinney Sunday, November 23, 2008 (read article) The Stranger Review by Brendan Kiley Sunday, November 23, 2008 (read article) Seattle Post-Intellegencer Review by Gianni Truzzi Sunday, November 23, 2008 (read article) Seattle Times Preview by Misha Berson Sunday, November 9, 2008 (read article)

average rating: - from 1 reviewer Read complete reviews Write a review This show well deserves all the accolades it's getting in the local press. The cast is top notch and are at the top of their game, the whole show is ... -Robert Rousseau November 30, 2008, 12:15 pm

COMPLETE SCHEDULE

  Thursday, November 13, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm   -  
        Pay What You Can Preview Performance
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  Friday, November 14, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
        $10 tickets for this show-call box office and say 'zero'
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  Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm
        $10 tickets for this show-call box office and say 'zero'
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  Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Friday, November 21, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm
  Thursday, November 27, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Friday, November 28, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Saturday, November 29, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Sunday, November 30, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm
  Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Friday, December 5, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Sunday, December 7, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm
  Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Friday, December 12, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
  Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm

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