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Clay & Wattles Theater Company is a performing arts/educational 501 (c) (3) organization that produces musicals, plays, cabaret and workshops previously at The Gary The Olivia Theater in Bethlehem, CT (Resident Company). Currently the C&W is establishing itself in the San Francisco Bay area. We look forward to collaborating with arts organizations in CA. C&W is available for special fundraising ev

ents, dramatic readings, plays and musical theater presentations for your group or organization. Contact us for information on our theatrical offerinegs at: [email protected]

18/07/2023

"Out of Character" A one man show featuring Ari'el Stachel
You know how much we enjoyed the Tony Award winning musical "The Band's Visit." Well, Tony winner for the Band's Visit, Ari'el Stachel, has just opened a one man show at the Berkeley Rep called, "Out of Character." A Berkeley, CA native, Stachel is directed by former Berkeley Rep Artistic Director, Tony Taccone, in this sometimes funny, sometimes poignant autobiographical journey from early youth to today. Early on in the show he describes his condition of profuse sweating and incessant anxiety - all part of a lifelong struggle with several psychological issues. Growing up in a post 9/11 America with a Yemeni Israeli father and an Ashkenazi Jewish mother, plus an early diagnosis of OCD, provided some challenges for the young man. Bullying in school caused him to sometimes deny his Arab heritage, like a chameleon, he tried to fit in wherever he could. Who am I, seems to be the constant theme in this production - Jewish, Arabic, black, American, or a bit of each? His physicality is terrific - whether simulating the movements and speech of his friends, his father, teachers, or therapist, he uses his body and facial expressions to communicate an image that is intimate and emotional. Hilarious at times and deeply moving throughout, this coming of age drama touches on many topical societal issues - racism, bullying, prejudice, the meaning of identity. There is talk of bringing the concept to TV. We think film would be better suited to the depth, societal insight and story of a young man coming of age at a very challenging time in our country's history. At curtain call the audience rose to their feet applauding vigorously calling Ari'el Stachel back to the stage several times. A powerful, inspiring and soul baring performance - well done Ariel Stachel! Highly recommend! C&W

Went to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in lovely Ashland, Oregon. Lithia Park runs through the center of town with a de...
16/07/2023

Went to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in lovely Ashland, Oregon. Lithia Park runs through the center of town with a delightful brook with pristine waters flowing through its midsection - a youth fiddler camp was practicing their instruments with feet in the cool water. The festival has several impressive theaters with pre-show concerts just outside the theater entrance - including a performance by the young fiddlers. We saw "The Three Musketeers," at the 1,000 plus seat Allen Elizabethan Theatre - great venue! Production was rather lazy and not engaging - except for background information on Alexandre Dumas. Hey, if you bring swords on stage, you had better use them - and know how to use them. Needless to say fight scenes were lethargic. "Rent" at the Angus Bowmer Theatre faired better in our view. Tight direction, good movement, excellent music, good cast - especially Daria Pilar Redus. Her character Mimi flew off of the stage, projecting to the farthest reaches of the 500 plus seat Bowmer Theatre. Lovely voice, moves beautifully and can act with real emotion. Someone to watch! Highly recommend trip to Ashland for the festival - lovely area, good restaurants and farmers markets, wineries and breweries. Below pics: Allen Elizabethan Theatre and a view of the snow topped peaks of MT Shasta from high up on Mt Ashland. Hope your summers are going great! Stay cool! C&W

As we ride into the New Year 2023 with hope, determination and faith, we wish all our friends, followers and loved ones ...
31/12/2022

As we ride into the New Year 2023 with hope, determination and faith, we wish all our friends, followers and loved ones a New Year filled with opportunities for personal growth and ever increasing joy! Love - Clay & Wattles Theater, Sally & Tom ❤️

21/10/2022

"Fiddler" Sabbath and Tavern Scenes Clay & Wattles Theater

18/09/2022

"Zorba" 'I Am Free.'

18/09/2022

Collapse of the mine. Nikos and Zorba.

16/09/2022

Goodbye Canavaro "Zorba"

15/09/2022

Opening Scenes Kander & Ebb's "Zorba" Clay and Wattles Theater Company. Set Design Matt Wood, Costumes Lesley Neilson-Bowman. Music Direction Miguel Campinho, Director/Choreographer Sally Camm.

07/02/2022

Review: "The Band's Visit" at the Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco. Just saw this Tony Award winning musical for the 3rd time (2x on Broadway and now, the touring company). Simple yet touching book/story line by Itamar Moses and thrilling music and lyrics by David Yazbek - both Tony winners. The story is about one night in a small out of the way Negev desert town in Israel, where a group of Egyptian musicians mistakenly land in the wrong place for the opening of an Arabic cultural center. The candid interactions, revelations and humanity expressed by the Israeli townspeople and the members of the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Band transports the audience to a world of shared suffering, joy and longing. Sasoon Gabay, who plays Tewfiq, the conductor of the Arabic band, is the anchor of this production. Reprising his character from the 2007 Israeli film of the same name, Gabay is simply sublime in this production playing Tewfiq, a character he totally inhabits, with gravitas, tenderness and deeply felt humanity. The touring company is solid, the musicians terrific (especially at curtain where they play a rhythmic, driving explosion of Arabic music to the audience's delight). Don't miss this production if it comes to a city near you!!! Highly recommend. C&W

16/09/2021

Enjoying "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV. At first thought it superficial - playing on that culturally insensitive American in Europe stereotype. However, Jason Sudeikis is quite a surprise as an actor - able to hold the comic and the serious at the same time. Not many actors can achieve this. C&W recommends.

"Respect" Intimate window into the genius of Aretha Franklin as a performer and arranger! Wonderful performance by Jennifer Hudson - worthy of the Oscar! C&W

Great Beach or North Beach near Point Reyes Station CA is powerful! Whipping winds and sand, dangerously strong undertow...
10/05/2021

Great Beach or North Beach near Point Reyes Station CA is powerful! Whipping winds and sand, dangerously strong undertow, beautiful natural flora - nature in its wild beauty!

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Goodbye Canavaro "Zorba"

Opening Scenes Kander & Ebb's "Zorba" Clay and Wattles Theater Company. Set Design Matt Wood, Costumes Lesley Neilson-Bowman. Music Direction Miguel Campinho, Director/Choreographer Sally Camm.

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Welcome to Clay & Wattles Theater Company! We are a 501 (C) (3) professional performing arts/education nonprofit organization and since 2007 have been performing at the beautiful The Gary The Olivia Theater in Bethlehem, CT. Clay and Wattles is currently relocating to northern California - and its mission remains the same. Our mission is to explore our humanity in its many and diverse expressions through the illuminating lens of the theatre – the stage. We believe in the thread that links all of the arts – performing, fine, literary and visual together and the vital impact that they all have on our American culture. Through performance and educational workshops we now look to enrich the cultural landscape of the northern California region and beyond.

Clay & Wattles is dedicated to providing educational workshops and special performance opportunities, open to the public, presented by top professionals in music, theater, dance and art as a way of enriching arts education and the cultural life of the region. We also offer high school and college level students seriously interested in the visual and performing arts work/study opportunities assisting professionals in set design, lighting, sound engineering and performance during the course of the theater season.

For the past 12 seasons Clay & Wattles Theater Company’s season has run from June through September with a variety of plays and musical theater productions and educational workshops in music, theater, dance and design featuring working professionals in each discipline. Auditions have been held each year at the theater for professional working actors, students from local colleges and universities and members of Actor’s Equity audition for roles in our productions. 4,500-5,000 theatergoers have enjoyed performances each season and taken advantage of the wonderful amenities of northwest Connecticut. A special Thank You to all our patrons, volunteers and supporters! We now are excited to bring our unique vision of theatrical production to northern California.

“More and more audiences are discovering the prowess of this theater company that habitually stages five-star productions.”