Arts: Shows aplenty to start March

The comedy “The Life and Times of A. Einstein,” originally performed at The Mark Taper Forum, presents a unique glimpse of a day in the life of the great scientist as seen through the eyes of his secretary, Ellen.

This performance is March 9 at the Barkley Theater, Oats Park Art Center.

The scene is Princeton, New Jersey, 1934. It is Einstein’s birthday, and a group of journalists (played by you, the audience) has gathered in his living room to interview him at his home as he turns 55. As usual, Einstein is late and his devoted secretary, Ellen, stalls by fielding questions, placating and humoring the reporters, explaining his theories, all the while attempting to keep the chaotic household running smoothly.

Kres Mersky is a Los Angeles-based actor and playwright known for her highly acclaimed one-person shows. Mersky has performed extensively throughout California, the West Coast and Canada. Her full-length plays, one-acts, and monologues have played to audiences in New York and Los Angeles, as well as up and down the West Coast in theaters, universities, libraries and performing arts centers.

Mersky has had a long career on stage, film and television. She was a regular on the Richard Pryor Show, the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and The Robert Klein Show. In addition, she has been a recurring guest on numerous episodic television shows. She is excited to be performing her show here tonight.

The performance begins at 7 p.m.. The box office, Art Bar and galleries open at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $17 members and $20 nonmembers. Youth and students with ID are $10.

Tickets are available at www.churchillarts.org or call the Churchill Arts Council at 775-423-1440. For information, call the arts center or email info@churchillarts.org.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF TICKETS

Performing Arts of Churchill County presents the all-ages community musical “Fiddler on the Roof” March 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. with a 1 p.m. matinee March 2.

All performances will be held at the Churchill County High School Theatre.

Advance tickets may be purchased for $20 from paccnv.org beginning Jan. 19 at 8 a.m. Tickets will also be available for $20 at the door as seating allows.

PACC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting the arts culture in Fallon and Churchill County. The community is invited to participate in the PACC program as a performer, technician, volunteer or audience member.

For information or sponsorship opportunities email paccnv22@gmail.com.

YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM

The Young Chautauqua Program for youth ages 12-18 begins March 6 and continues every Wednesday through May 8. The free classes will be held at the Churchill County Museum from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Instructor Glen Perazzo and the museum staff will guide performers through researching a chosen historical figure to create and perform an entertaining monologue. This year the theme focuses on the history of Nevada's early state and local politicians.

For information call the museum’s education curator, Jennifer Jones, at 775-423-3677, ext. 4.