Tickets
Preview: Thursday, June 18
(pay-what-you-can)
Performances: June 19 - july 5
Co-production between Dell'Arte International & Longshadr Productions
MARY JANE THE MUSICAL 2:
THE GRANDSON
The sequel to a Humboldt classic Premiers on June 19
June 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 and July 3 & 5
Pre-Show Music at 7:50pm; Show at 8:00pm
Dell'Arte International Amphitheater Stage(131 H St, Blue Lake, CA 95525)
William English III will play Mary Janes grandson, Billy Jane "(BJ"). He has inherited in the land in Sohum where she started growing in the "back to the land" movement of the late 60's and where he was born. Given the current state of the cannabis economy, he can't afford to keep the land anymore. He feels he has to give it up. He throws a party to say goodbye to the land (and the life). The party is the play. The guests at the party are the characters from his life and the work of cannabis. There will be surprise arrivals, unseen conflicts, psychedelic flashbacks, unexpected odd dancing (Humboldt style), and lots of music/songs with new and past messes revealed. 15 original songs locally sourced. It is a requiem for the land and the legacy with the question - "Should I stay or should I go?" True "theatre of place".
Written by Michael Fields and co-directed by Roman Sanchez and Fields. The ensemble includes the amazing band of Tim Randles, Marla Joy, Jeff Kelley and Mike Labolle with performers Shawn Wagner, Laura Murillo Hart, Lily Linz, Peggy Metzger, Evan Grande, Zera Starchild, Ben Clifton, Alyssa Hughlett, Esme Hughlett, William English III and the legendary Cynthia Martells as the mysterious midwife, Marie Devereaux.
The original songs are by local songwriters including (among others): Anna Hamilton, Joni Rose, Daryll Cherney and Michael “Tofu” Schwartz, Marcia Mendels & Chris Manspeaker, Zera Starshild, Seabury Gould, Chad Johnson, Bird McCracken, Elizabeth Mackay, Jeff Kelley, BWT, and, of course our own Tim Randles.
Comedy, live music, for, with and about our home. Dress warm, performances are outside. Pre-show music starts at 7:50pm. Show starts at 8pm. Special low cost preview June 18. Festival passes are also available.
Summer Membership Passes
This year, we are offering two passes: ALL ACCESS PASS ($200) and TEN-SHOW PUNCH PASS ($150).
Both passes include:🎟 Two Early-Access Tickets to MARY JANE THE MUSICAL 2: THE GRANDSON. Only 20 spots available. Be first on the lawn. Your 7pm entry gives you a 30-minute head start on general admission to pick your spot and settle in.
If you are interested, do not purchase individual tickets. Pass holders can call or email to reserve their Mary Jane Tix or arrive 1 hour before showtime. Click here for more information
Using our ticketing service “Zeffy”
Zeffy suggests a 17% credit card processing fee, but you can select "other" and enter any amount, including none. We use Zeffy because it is entirely free for organizers and patrons — meaning more money goes directly to the artists.
Accessibility At Dell'Arte
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events. Please email Tisha Sloan writetotisha@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance of the ticketed event to request any specific accommodations or ask questions about accessibility.
If you need to reach the box office, please email boxoffice@dellarte.com or call (707) 502-2047. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please email info@dellarte.com for questions about volunteering, work trade, or scholarships.
Ensemble members: Lily Linz, Shawn Wagner, William English III (as the Grandson), Laura Murillo Hart
Pictured: The late great Joan Schirle as Mary Jane from the original 2011 production.