Die Acht: Rentier-Monologe
Gespannt sein darf man auch auf "Die Acht", eine deutsche Uraufführung:
Die Weihnachtsgeschichte aus der Perspektive der acht Rentiere erzählt, die Santa Claus über den amerikanischen Himmel ziehen.
Wir haben uns viel vorgenommen und wünschen uns, dass Sie uns (mit guten Vorsätzen und weiter) auf unserem Weg in den Theaterhimmel begleiten.

THE EIGHT REINDEER MONOLOGUES: Humorous (and a little naughty) look at Santa's relationship with his reindeer. 6:30 p.m. Saturday; through Dec. 28; Stone Mill Dinner Theater, 432 West Mill St., Cannon Falls; $22; (507) 263-0171.

"Hollywood" from The Eight
was performed as part of:

Christmas at 2Co's III

with Tom Cardinal as Hollywood

Directed by Lori Siegelaub

AU Players presents an evening of two one-acts. "Women and Wallace" and "The Eight: Reindeer Monologues", 8:00 PM, Capital Auditorium on Tenley Campus. Admission is a $5 donation at the door.

Three words: The Reindeer Monologues. That's all I need to say.

For Immediate Release
Monday, November 4, 2002
Contact: Erica Sutter
614-876-0223

Columbus Premiere of Off-Beat Christmas Cult Hit Comedy

(Columbus, Ohio) Act Out Productions, in a joint effort with Interweave, a community group for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities, will present Jeff Goode's shadowy and off-beat Christmas Comedy, The Eight: Reindeer Monologues.

Directed and produced by recent Chicago transplant Dale Gregory, the show dates are as follows: Friday, November 29, Saturday, November 30 and the following week, Thursday, December 5, Saturday, December 7. There will be no performance on Friday, November 6.

Show times are 8:00 pm on all nights. The comedy, which includes bisexual and transgender characters, will be staged at The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus at 93 Weisheimer Road off of High Street in Clintonville (just north of Henderson Road). The play is not for children and contains adult language and situations. Tickets are all $15 and will be sold at the door. No reservations will be taken.

The church is also home for the group Interweave who regularly attend and support Act Out's productions. Interweave also helps the church in fundraisers that support its many community support programs such as feeding the homeless and various support groups. The show's Director, Dale Gregory, says "this is a great opportunity for us at Act Out in helping this group raise funds for the holiday season." The money made from the production is all going to the Church.

Playwright of The Eight, Jeff Goode, who is currently a writer for Disney and MTV in Los Angeles, is thrilled that the play is finally being produced here in Columbus, Ohio. Having worked together in theatre production in Chicago, Goode commented about his colleague and friend directing it, "Dale is a brilliant director and I can't wait to see what he does with this show."

Even though Columbus theatre groups have in the past performed selections of the comedy including CATCO and Shadowbox Cabaret, this will be the first time the play will be presented in Columbus in its entirety. The cast includes local actors Amy Bennett, Michael Parsons, Andy Scahill, Eric Ewing, Marie Kamara, Richard Napoli, Michael Wilson and Juliette McCawley.

Having been produced internationally, The Eight: Reindeer Monologues chronicles the times and troubles of the eight reindeer of yuletide fame. It's Frosty The Snowman meets The Addams Family. Visit the show's web site at www.theeight.com.

For more information, call the show's box office at 614-876-0223 or email at dwaynegreg@aol.com.

For more information about the group Interweave visit their web site at: firstuucolumbus.org/interweave/

For more information about Jeff Goode visit his web site at: www.jeffgoode.com/jeffnet.htm

For more information about The First Unitarian Universalist Church Of Columbus Ohio, visit: www.firstuucolumbus.org

What really happened to Vixen? Why was Rudolph institutionalized? Why does Comet insist on such stringent loyalty to Santa? And what, in heaven’s name, is Dasher so angry about?

Jeff Goode’s adult-only, anti-Christmas play, "The Eight: Reindeer Monologues" will begin at the Triangle Theater on Friday, November 29, the day after Santa Claus arrives in Philadelphia for the annual Thanksgiving Day parade. The show is a Random Acts of Theater production and will be directed by Jane Stojak and Jonathan Espolin, of New York.

Discounts are available for students and groups.
Special dinner and show packages for groups or couples will be offered in association with local JuNoGi (Just north of Girard Avenue) restaurants, including Las Cazuelas and Viejo San Juan.

MET-X, Maryland Ensemble Theatre's new second stage unleashes its first production, "The Eight: Reindeer Monologues" by Jeff Goode. Finally you'll hear from the crew who says that Santa ain't so phat after all. It's Santa's eight reindeer, unplugged.

You just "think" you know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. And not a shiny red nose to be seen. This adult comedy takes you to the chilly, backbiting inner recesses of the North Pole. Find out which reindeer is pressing charges against Santa; and which reindeer is out (and we don't mean outside!). If you've had your fill of traditional, feel-good Christmas fare, leave the kids at home and enjoy an antler-packed evening of acid-tongued reindeer.

"The Eight: Reindeer Monologues" features DC Cathro, Gené Fouche, Lee Hebb, Julie Herber, Tad Janes, David Norman, Melissa Powell and Sean Robinson.

The Eight: Reindeer Monologues contains adult language and situations and is recommended for ages 17 and above.

"Dasher" from The Eight
will be performed as part of:

Holiday Hoopla II

with Jimmy Makofsky as Dasher

Groovacious will present two new plays on its in-store stage Wednesday through Dec. 7. The first, "No More Sleep," was written and directed by Jeremiah Allen, a theater major at Southern Utah University. The cast includes Leslie Aldridge, Joanna Sproul, Alden Bitter, Derek Wood, Rebecca Hacket, Joshua Peterson, Whitney Larsen, Jason Hyde, Natalie Miller and Jefferson Beatty.

§ The other play, "The Reindeer Monologues," was written by Jeff Goode and directed by Hans Schubert and Valerie Taylor. The cast includes Michael Jensen, Ken Fudge, Kay Townsend, Joey Schow, Danalee Barlow, Michelle Caldiero, Kris Wentworth and Wes Golinski. Admission is $3 for each play or $5 for both. "No More Sleep" takes to the stage at 7 p.m. each night, followed at 9 p.m. by "The Reindeer Monologues."

THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and the rest of Santa's horny pals offer an insider's view of life at the north pole, in this adult-oriented collection of comic monologues by Jeff Goode. It's performed by the Journeymen theater company. Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, sanctuary, 925 W. Diversey, 773-857-5395. Opens Friday, December 6, 9 PM. Through December 28: Fridays-Saturdays, 9 PM. $10.

Cast: Mac Brandt, Anthony Casale, Lacy Coil, Frederick Garcia, Garrett Matheson, Jason Vizza, Cheridian Westmorland, Erica Winters. Crew: Frank Pullen, director.

Not a Penny Productions will stage "The Eight: Reindeer Monologues" and David Sedaris's "Santaland Diaries" at 8 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at Dave's on Dickson. Tickets $6 at the door.

Crosstown discount: New Edgecliff and Queen City Off-Broadway are offering a "Crosstown Christmas" discount. Get a $2 discount off either alternative holiday show with a ticket stub from the other. David Sedaris' sardonic The Santaland Diaries continues at the Artery in Newport (913 Monmouth St.) through Dec. 22. (Call 513-763-3844.) Wickedly dark The Eight: Reindeer Monologues continues at Plush (upstairs at Carol's on Main, 825 Main St.) through Dec. 21. (Call 681-2043.)

Eight reindeers dishing about the real Santa. All those rumors you've heard about him and the elves? About Rudolph's little secret? About Vixen's story that was leaked to the press? All true. Yes, the reindeers finally speak up and -- believe us -- they do not hold back. Landless Theatre Company is pleased to bring back it's successful 2000 production. "Eight fabulous performances of eight distinct monologues add up to a bizarre but intriguing evening" - Potomac Stages. "In the Landless Theatre Company's production... take your seat in the jury/blackbox and try not to judge the fat man" - DC City Paper/ Admission: $12/$10 DCAC Members/$8 Students w/ ID

Crazy Eights Equity Co-op presentation
$12/ $10
A dark, dark anti- Christmas comedy featuring the fabled reindeer and horrific accusations against the jolly old fat man in the red suit. Not suitable for children or those easily offended.

Written by Jeff Goode, directed by Amiel Gladstone.

Featuring: Kristina Agosti, Jason Bryden, Diana Frances, Robert Moloney, John Murphy, David C. Jones, Peter New, Colleen Wheeler.

MPG presents The 8: Reindeer Monologues, by Jeff Goode, directed by Troy Johnson, a decidedly irreverent one-act antidote to the holiday season. Dasher, Dancer, Comet, and company expose the dark, furry underbelly of Christmas. Not for children or the faint of heart. For mature audiences only: no-one under age 17 admitted. Coffee and admission free ($5 per person donation requested).

directed by Cee Anthony*

Dasher....................................................Ron Dawson
Cupid....................................................Craig Dolgin*
Hollywood.........................................Richard Isaacs*
Blitzen..................................................Victoria Lewis
Comet...................................................Joshua Mercer
Dancer..............................................Elaine Hackett*
Donner.................................................Dennis Stilger
Vixen......................................................Vanessa Price

Allegations have been made. Will Santa take the fall? Who's side will you be on? Is Vixen "the wench who stole Christmas" or "the world's most famous victim?" And what REALLY happened to Rudolph? The Eight share their perspectives, and a horrific tale of corruption and perversion emerges, which seems to implicate everyone from the littlest elf to the tainted Saint himself.
 

*denotes Wayward Actors Company members

The eight reindeer are back by popular demand! Santa Claus is brought up on charges of sexual harassment in the workplace. "The Eight" each step forward to tell their stories, which run the gamut from hilarious to heart-breaking. Contains adult language and content. No reserved seats.