The Butterfly Connection

The Butterfly Connection presents its third annual season of mostly new works and adaptations.

The new season represents the diversity in artists working within the framework of the TBC multi-arts collaborative. In addition to the regular season TBC is providing some new programs to reach into the pockets of DFW for new talent, new audiences, and new adventures.

The 2008 season will kick off with a city wide general audition opened to all actors/singers/dancers. The audition features a plethora of non-profit theatres and other special entertainment industry leaders. At the Cowtown Cattlecall, talent will have an opportunity to audition for Casa Manana, Theatre Arlington, Jubilee Theatre, Circle Theatre, Teatro de la Rosa, Crime Scene Company, The Butterfly Connection, and Eclipse Entertainment, and many more paid and non-paid opportunities. The event is sponsored by Eclipse Entertainment, the industry leader in corporate and private parties.

On May 31st, TBC brings 200 college students into Sundance Square for a day long competition to win the chance at two round trip tickets to Austin City Limits. In ArtsRace these students will compete in 9 different activities centered around the arts when one task is completed they move onto the next. The first team that finishes all 9 tasks and makes it to home base wins the competition! ArtsRace is brought to you by the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

Finally, TBC presents the High School Film Competition. It's simple: make a movie and the best one wins. A panel of judges will review all submitted films and the winner will be featured at the Rose Marine Theatre on the big screen! Don't miss this opportunity to see your vision on the big screen.

Look forward to other new and dynamic programs popping up announced and unannounced from The Butterfly Connection in 2008! Let's get free and rock this town 'til the lights come up and the Dj says go home. And now, with no further adieu, the 2008 Annual Season:

April 4 - 13th
Amoebas in Tye-Dyed Skies: The Daydreams of Jimmy Night
Written and Directed by Adam Justin Dietrich
In 1984, a young student, Jimmy Night, escapes his house without taking his ADD medication. Inspired by popular television sci-fi series and the announcement of the first teacher accepted into Ronald Reagan's First Teacher in Space program, Jimmy embarks on a journey of his imagination through the final frontier. The performance includes puppetry, film, dance, music, and movement.

June 13-22nd
The Boxer and the Blonde
Written by Rob Bosquez
Directed by Adam Dietrich
In a post apocalyptic world boxing is the only thing left not corrupted by blood thirsting greed. An up and coming boxer is tempted to leave his integrity behind for fame and fortune. If he can be persuaded the balance of the world may be permanently upset. The Boxer and the Blonde has heavy film and is filled with Bosquez's fascinating characters in a fantastical, but not so far away world.

July 18th-27nd
*Art by Yasmina Reza
Directed by David Conard
This Tony Awarding Winning comedy, which raises questions about art and friendship, concerns three long-time friends, Serge, Marc, and Yvan. Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting. Marc is horrified, and their relationship suffers considerable strain as a result of their differing opinions about what constitutes "art." Yvan, caught in the middle of the conflict, tries to please and mollify both of them.

August 29th - September 7th
World of Warcraft
Adapted and Directed by James Warila
In a new era of interactive gaming, opened to the masses through the internet, there are many options for those looking for new worlds to explore. For many people, World of Warcraft is the ultimate discovery. Watch as James Warila introduces this world in a dynamic new way using movement, words, lip syncs, film, and whatever else happens to be handy. You'll be leaving with tears in your eyes, and an aching belly from laughing all night long.

October 17-26th
The Sephina Suffix
Written by Haven Cartwright and Adam Justin Dietrich
Joe is a regular guy that happens to perform drag at night. His best friend and everyone he knows hasn't clue about his secret life. Can Joe let the rest of the world in on his second identity, or is it best to live two different lives? We all have secrets, but none quite as sexy as Josephina!

November 14th - One Night Only!
2nd Annual Beauty and the Beast: A Fundraiser
Come enjoy an eclectic mix of entertainment including music, dancing, a fashion show, and live multi-media performances. The evening includes dinner, drinks, and a silent auction. Tickets are just $45/person or $80/couple. If you think we do original work, come experience our fundraiser!

December 12-21st
Reindeers Unplugged
Written by Kate McDougall and Rob Bosquez
Every year we look forward to a special time to celebrate with friends and family with good tidings and cheer. We decorate our homes, and our lawns, with colorful and luminous creatures that move us toward the Christmas spirit. But what if these creatures we're actually alive? And what if one year, one of these holiday spirits lost it's light, and was set out for the evil collector of broken things? This Christmas, those light up lawn decorations are coming to life to save one of their own. How far will light up reindeers go to keep a friend from being thrown out? Discover the magic of Christmas in a brand new story created beyond conventional boundaries.

The Butterfly Connection will perform all programs at the Rose Marine Theatre located at 1440 North Main Street in Fort Worth. For information or reservations for the upcoming season just call (817) 333-4028. Tickets to individual shows are just $15 and season passes are available for as low as $100.