STAGE RIGHT: E-Newsletter of the Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts at the Jones Theater Film Theater Music Dance Directions
May 2008
VOL 5. ISSUE 3

CALENDAR OF EVENTS


Film

Fri & Sat
May 2 & 3
7:30 PM

21

Drama, Crime/Adventure starring Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburn

The true story of the very brightest young minds in the country - and how they took Vegas for millions. Ben Campbell is a shy, brilliant M.I.T. student who -- needing to pay school tuition -- finds the answers in the cards. He is recruited to join a group of the school's most gifted students that heads to Vegas every weekend armed with fake identities and the know-how to turn the odds at blackjack in their favor.

With unorthodox math professor and stats genius Micky Rosa leading the way, they've cracked the code. By counting cards and employing an intricate system of signals, the team can beat the casinos big time. Seduced by the money, the Vegas lifestyle, and by his smart and sexy teammate, Jill Taylor, Ben begins to push the limits. Though counting cards isn't illegal, the stakes are high, and the challenge becomes not only keeping the numbers straight, but staying one step ahead of the casinos' menacing enforcer.

Running time: 2 hrs. 2 min.
Rating: PG-13 for some violence, and sexual content including partial nudity

Adults $6, Seniors (65 and over) & students (16 and under) $5, Children (12 and under ) $4 • Handicap Access

Fri & Sat
May 9 & 10
7:30 PM

NIM'S ISLAND

Action/Adventure, Comedy and Family starring Jodie Foster, Gerald Butler and Abagail Breslin

Adults and young people will enjoy Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination (Abagail Breslin) where anything can happen. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover (Gerald Butler)- the world's greatest action hero and adventurer.

But Alexandra, (Jodie Foster) the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island in a great storm, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer the new dangers which threaten them on Nim's Island.

Running Time: 1 hr. 36 min
Rating PG


Adults $6, Seniors (65 and over) & students (16 and under) $5, Children (12 and under ) $4 • Handicap Access

Fri & Sat
May 16 & 17
7:30 PM

LEATHERHEADS

Comedy and Sports romance Starring George Clooney and Renee Zellwinger

A brash football hero who is determined to guide his team from bar brawls to packed stadiums in the year 1925. But after the players lose their sponsor and the entire league faces certain collapse, Dodge (George Clooney), convinces a college football star to join his ragtag ranks. The captain hopes his latest move will help the struggling sport finally capture the country's attention. Welcome to the team Carter Rutherford, America's favorite son.

A golden-boy war hero who single-handedly forced multiple German soldiers to surrender in WWI, Carter has dashing good looks and unparalleled speed on the field. This new champ is almost too good to be true, and Lexie Littleton (Renee Zelwinger) aims to prove that's the case. A cub journalist playing in the big leagues, Lexie is a spitfire newswoman who suspects there are holes in Carter's war story. But while she digs, the two teammates start to become serious off-field rivals for her fickle affections. As the new game of pro-football becomes less like the freewheeling sport he knew and loved, dodge must both fight to keep his guys together and to get the girl of his dreams. Finding that love and football have a surprisingly similar playbook, however, he has one maneuver he will save just for the fourth quarter.

Running Time: 1 hr. 54 min.
Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language.

Adults $6, Seniors (65 and over) & students (16 and under) $5, Children (12 and under ) $4 • Handicap Access

Fri & Sat
May 25 & 26
7:30 PM

STOP-LOSS

Drama, Politics and War starring Ryan Phillippe and Abbie Cornish

A soldier who returns home to Texas from Iraq is recalled with the "stop-loss" procedure, but refuses to return to battle.

Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. Brandon tries to resume the life he left behind with the help and support of his family and his best friend, Steve Shriver, who served with him in Iraq. Alongside their war-time buddies, Brandon and Steve try to make peace with civilian life. Then, against Brandon's will, the Army orders him back to duty in Iraq. This upends Brandon's entire world. The conflict into which he is thrown tests everything he believes in: the bond of family, the loyalty of friendship, the limits of love, and the value of honor.

Rating: R for graphic violence and pervasive language.

Adults $6, Seniors (65 and over) & students (16 and under) $5, Children (12 and under ) $4 • Handicap Access

SPECIAL
OFFER
DINNER AND A MOVIE

Enjoy dinner at the Feed Store Bar and Grill behind the Jones Theater and a movie afterwards.

Bring your dinner receipt and get a special gift from our refreshment stand.



Theater

Thu-Sat
May 29-31
7:30pm

Fri-Sat
Jun 6 & 7
7:30pm

Sun
Jun 8
2:00pm
ROUNDING THIRD

We open our 2008 season with an insightful comedy ROUNDING THIRD by Richard Dresser, starring members of the Westcliffe players and directed by Dick Senf.

Rounding Third is the heartwarming and tumultuous journey of two Little League dads who are coaches through an entire season, from their first tentative meeting to the climactic championship.

Here is what other people have said about the play:

"This play reflects the passions, the joy and the pain that fills the heart of any person who has ever loved a child who was competing for anything, from sports to spelling bees to talent shows."

"Every time something serious Don or Michael says threatens to take the play into a touching emotional space,it is immediately defused with a brilliantly funny punch line".

"Their clash of styles and wills drives this funny, acerbic and touching play through the bumpy terrain of fatherhood and baseball."

Tickets $10, included in your season ticket.
SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE Don't miss a single live event at the Jones Theater this summer. Season tickets for $65 are now on sale through our website, www.jonestheater.com or by calling 719-783-3004


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Directions

Just about an hour from Cañon City, Salida & Pueblo

Jones Theater, Westcliffe, Colorado

From the northeast (Colorado Springs):

Take I-25 SOUTH to RIGHT EXIT at EXIT 135 which is RT 83/Academy Street SOUTH.Follow RT 83 WEST for about a mile to a LEFT TURN onto RT 115 SOUTH. Follow RT 115 SOUTH for about 40 miles (you'll pass US 50) until you come into Florence.At the CARL'S JR. traffic light in Florence, turn LEFT onto RT 67 SOUTH. Follow RT 67 SOUTH for about 8 miles to the T STOP at RT 96.Turn RIGHT onto RT 96 WEST. Follow RT 96 WEST for 26 miles to downtown Westcliffe.

From the north (Cañon City/Florence):

Take RT 115 SOUTH into Florence.At the CARL'S JR. traffic light in Florence, turn SOUTH onto RT 67 SOUTH. Follow RT 67 SOUTH for about 8 miles to the T STOP at RT 96.Turn RIGHT onto RT 96 WEST. Follow RT 96 WEST for 26 miles to downtown Westcliffe.From the east and south (Pueblo/New Mexico):Take I-25 NORTH to Pueblo. Exit 4th Street (which is also RT 96). Follow RT 96 WEST for about an hour to downtown Westcliffe. From the west (Salida): Take US 50 EAST for about 30 miles east of Salida to RT 69 at Texas Creek. Turn RIGHT onto RT 69 SOUTH and follow for about 20 miles to downtown Westcliffe.

From the southeast (Rye/Colorado City):

Take Hwy 165 NORTH to RT 96. Turn LEFT onto RT 96 WEST and follow for about 20 miles to downtown Westcliffe.

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