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2007-2008 Theatre Series
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Fall
2007
Ring Round the Moon
by Jean Anouilh
translated by Christopher Fry
directed by John Langs
October 14-28
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The twists and turns of this romantic comedy make for great fun as identical twin brothers compete for the attention of a beautiful heiress. Hugo is as devious as his brother Frederic is clueless, and he has only this one night to stop Frederic's engagement. Hugo convinces a breathtakingly beautiful ballerina to charm his brother and, in the process, unleashes a chain of uproarious events that even he can't foresee.
“...extraordinary writing and insight on the juxtaposition of love, money, and power”…Listen & Be Heard Weekly
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Our Lady of 121st Street
by Stephen Adly Guirgis
directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
October 28-November 11
Meany Studio Theatre |
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In this insightful and funny comedy, the body of Sister Rose, a no-nonsense but encouraging teacher, has been stolen. While waiting for the body to resurface, former students reconnect and square off with each other, motivated by rage, pain and a scary desire to come clean---perhaps for the benefit of remembering their own “lady.” Strong Language.
“Guirgis is on par even with the manic farce and subterfuge of Joe Orton . . . but it is the dramatist's seamless transition to quiet revelation that makes him a poet of tender mercies . . . Our Lady of 121st Street is the best new play I've seen in a decade.” …The New York Observer |
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Arabian Nights
adaptation by Dominic Cooke
directed by Keith Hitchcock
November 26-December 9
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It is the wedding night of King Shahrayar. By morning, the new Queen will be put to death, like a thousand brides before her. But she has one gift that could save her life - the gift of storytelling. This wildly inventive new adaptation breathes theatrical magic into the age-old legends of the 1,001 nights with such tales as Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves and Sinbad the Sailor. Great for the whole family!
“Much wisdom is to be found in Arabian Nights and much extraordinary entertainment.”… The New York Times
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2008
Wild Black-Eyed Susans
by Kara Lee Corthron
directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
February 3-17
Ethnic Cultural Theatre
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On the edge of poverty in rural West Virginia, sisters Rita and Brady dream of new and creative lives. Rita’s poetic longing flows into her songwriting and Brady is positive she’s got the right stuff to be the next big super-model. This funny, moving and emotionally charged story captures unconditional love, resilience and friendship as their dreams are put into motion.
Kara Corthron is the recipient of the Helen Merrill Emerging Playwrights Award, the 2007 Theodore Ward Prize for African-American playwrights and the 2006 New Professional Theatre Writer's Award, a Rodgers-Guettel grant, and twice received the Lecomte du Nouy prize.
West Coast Premiere
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She Stoops to Conquer
by Oliver Goldsmith
directed by Matthew Arbour
February 3-17
Meany Studio Theatre
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When a pair of eligible young ladies from well-to-do rural families meet two young suitors from London, one of them must take romantic matters into her own hands---concealing herself as a barmaid to win the heart of a man who is too shy to court women of his own class. Disguise, mistaken identity, false pretenses and unique
surprises abound in this rollicking classic comedy.
“…She Stoops to Conquer continues to the please present today audiences with its over-the-top quirky characterizations and plot twists”…Chicagocritic.com |
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Gibraltar
by Octavio Solis
directed by Desdemona Chiang
February 24-March 9
Penthouse Theatre
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On a dark evening in the marina district of San Francisco, chance
brings together Palo, a wandering traveler, and Amy, a mourning widow.
As Amy and Palos' secrets gradually unravel, so do ghost stories
of passion, jealousy, and betrayal. A poetic, powerful tale of a
journey into the heart of darkness, Gibraltaris a poignant
exploration of love, loss, danger, guilt, and salvation.
"Gibraltar grapples boldly, beautifully and honestly with the question of whether love really is strong as death."…San Francisco Chronicle |
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Spring
2008
Fair Play
by Anna Rosa Parker
directed by Shanga Parker
April 27- May 11
Meany Studio Theatre |
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In an old farm house in South Carolina, Ryan and Carol welcome old friends
to their home to plan a 15-year high school reunion. The house, decorated like a movie set from Moulin Rouge, reflects Ryan and Carol who truly believe that reality is overrated. After one intoxicating night together, events start taking frenetic spins in this clever and outrageous comedy.
World Premiere |
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The Misanthrope
by Moliere
translation by Richard Wilbur
directed by Ranjit Bolt
May 25- June 8
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Aghast and appalled by the hypocritical society that surrounds him, the self righteous Alceste decides to tell the truth---only the truth---and nothing but
the truth. But just as he commits to his new life, he falls hopelessly in love with a beautiful and dishonest young socialite who embodies everything he
despises. Considered one of Moliere's "most intelligent" plays, this sharply
written comedy explores the importance of truth in society.
“Moliere has an uncanny ability to create characters who make us laugh even as they stir the mind to more sobering thoughts”…CurtainUp
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