SAUCEd | fall mainstage 2015
One part historical tour of mixology, one part film noir style thriller, shaken and served up with a dash of surreal
"If you’re looking for a night out with live jazz, a va-va-voom leading lady, a handsome fellow hoisting a Manhattan and a flight of killer craft cocktails, then this is the show for you."
-Crosscut
THE STORY
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In 2010, in the back warehouse of Fremont’s Theo Chocolate, Café Nordo went from a quirky experiment to a Seattle artistic institution with our smash hit Sauced. Set in a bar in Pioneer Square just after the end of prohibition, this seductive noir thriller infused with cocktails drew sold-out houses for an extended run. Five years later, Café Nordo has arrived at our historic new venue in Pioneer Square. With its 125-year history, The Globe Building, formerly a hotel, is just the type of place Sauced might have happened in 1937. We imagined launching Café Nordo’s first full season at the Globe with Sauced, and we were thrilled to share this sell-out noir hit show with all of our new fans, as well as delight our long time followers with new songs, new characters, and new twists and turns that heightened the action.
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Richard Sloniker, one of Seattle’s most respected actors, stepped in for Tagavilla for a portion of the performances and newcomer Faith Howes finished out the run for Broadway veteran Billie Wildrick. Nordo favorites Opal Peachey and Mark Siano came in fresh off their smash hit Bohemia, and multi-talented Evan Mosher joined the cast as a drunk trumpet playing historian. Acclaimed director Paul Budraitis was at the helm. “Best Bartender in America” Murray Stenson crafted a classic cocktail flight to pair with four courses reimagined from popular dishes of the day by Nordo’s executive chef Erin Brindley. Award-Winning Composer Annastasia Workman added original jazz numbers to make Sauced Café Nordo’s most universally beloved production to date.
THE MENU
Nordo’s Hot Nuts
A Nordo classic: Cashews, Pecans, Almonds, Pepitas in a Turmeric-Cayenne Glaze
Classic Salad Deviled Eggs Pairs with: The Slippage - Foxtrot Gin and Orange Curacao Stirred with Lemon and Angostura Bitters
Cobb: Romaine & Escarole Caviar, Blue Cheese Custard, Bacon; Caesar: Anchovy Parmesan Custard, Romaine Chiffonade, Parmesan Crisp, Szechuan “Buzz Buttons”
Oysters and Oyster Mushrooms Rockefeller, Pairs with: The Secret Kiss - Brandy Kissed with Amontillado Sherry and Drambuie
Served with Walnut Bread from Repast Bakery; Oysters Rockefeller: Pacific Oysters baked in Pernod Butter topped with Watercress, Tarragon, Parsley, Hollandaise Sauce and Pancetta; Oyster Mushrooms Rockefeller: Oyster Mushrooms poached in Pernod Kombu Butter topped with Watercress, Tarragon, Parsley, and Hollandaise
Marjoram, Fresh Cranberry, and Roasted Pecan stuffed Quail with Parsnip Gratin, Pairs with: The Crumb Bum - Bourbon Stirred with Orange Curacao and Angostura Bitters
Served with with three sauces: Port & Pear, Carrot; Cardamom, and Parsley Chive; Vegetarian Option: Rattlesnake Bean and Parsnip Stew with three sauces
The Violet Hour Pavlova, Pairs with: Sweet Intrigue - Bourbon Infused with Cacao and Vanilla Beans by Intrigue Chocolates Mixed with Elm Roasters Coffee and topped with Bourbon Whipped Cream
Crisp Meringue, Marionberry, Hybiscus, Lemon Curd
Originally conceived by Erin Brindley and Terry Podgorski
Cast
Faith Howes
as Charlotte Bright
Ray Tagavilla/Richard Sloniker
as Saul Needle
Opal Peachey
as Valerie Rush
Mark Siano
as Mike Binnet
Evan Mosher
as Professor Dash
Café Nordo House Band:
Annastasia Workman
Composer, Music Director, Piano
Matt Manges
Drums
Troy Lund
Drums
Dave Pascal
Bassist
Creative Team
Written by: Terry Podgorski
Directed By: Paul Budraitis
Food Concept and Design: Erin Brindley
Cocktail Design: Murray Stenson
Scenic Design: Terry Podgorski
Lighting Design: Jessica Trundy
Costume Design: Chelsea Cook
Props Design: Robin Macartney
Sous Chef: Mark Wissing