Striking 12
by Brendan Milburn, Rachel Sheinkin & Valerie Vigoda
December 5-December 31, 2008

"Artfully crafted and engaging" says The New York Times. Based on Hans Christian Anderson's classic fairy tale The Little Match Girl, a grumpy office worker is dead-set upon spending New Year's Eve all by himself, but his plans of solitude are thwarted by an energetic young lady selling mood-boosting holiday lights. This eclectic new musical is co-authored by Rachel Sheinken, the Tony Award-winning writer of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. With a wonderful pop/rock score that includes songs like "Red and Green (And I'm Feeling Blue)" and "Screwed Up People Make Great Art," it's a deliciously original and uplifting way to pop the cork to 2009!

Special Package: Capital Repertory Theatre and the Albany Trolleys have teamed up for theatre and lights on December 20. Board the Trolley at 5:45 p.m. in front of Capital Rep and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as you tour through Capital Holiday Lights. Perfect for after the matinee and before your dinner and show at 8:30pm! Cost is an all-inclusive $50 per person. Reservations by calling Cap Rep at 518-445-SHOW.

New Year's Eve Package: $125 gets you two tickets for the New Year's Eve performance of Striking 12 and a room at the Hampton Inn! For more details please call 518-445-7469.

Special Events for Striking 12

Pay What You Will! - Thursday, December 4th, 2008 at 7:30pm- One night of discounted theatre, Pay What You Will performances are designed to encourage different community members to experience Capital Rep for the first time, at an affordable rate.Tickets go on sale at 10am on December 4th and remain available until the show is sold out. There is a limit of four tickets per person. The suggested donation is $5.

Opening Night! - Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - Pre-show entertainment from 6:30 to 7:20PM with a champagne/dessert following the performance. Show begins at 7:30.

Tuesday Night Madness (Socials Night) - Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - Pre-show music starting at 6:30PM, free hors d'ouevres from area restaurants and socializing with other theatre lovers.

Discussion Nights - Wednesday, December 17 and December 31, 2008 - Join a post-show discussion with the cast, Artistic Director and special guests.

Sunday Matinee ForePlay - Sunday, December 28, 2008- Pre-show 30-minute discussion beginning at 1:30PM with light continental brunch (coffee, tea, danish.)

The remainder of the run will be as follows:
Tuesday - Thursday shows at 7:30 p.m.
Friday shows at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday shows at 4:00 p.m.and 8:30 p.m.
Sunday shows at 2:30 p.m.

Group rates are available
Groups of 10-29 = 20%
Groups of 30 or more = 30%