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Spring Quarter -- 2012
The Laramie Project
By Moisés Kaufman and Members of The Tectonic Theater Project
Directed by Scott Stoney
May 18-26, 2012
- Friday, May 18, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 19, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, May 24, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 25, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 26, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
A powerful portrait of one town’s healing in the face of terrible tragedy. Five weeks after Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, beaten and left to die on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyo., members of the Tectonic Theater Project traveled to the small town to begin a series of more than 200 interviews with its residents. The result was The Laramie Project, a poignant and deeply moving play that showcases man’s capacity for both brutal intolerance and breathtaking compassion. Named one of Time Magazine’s 10 best plays of 2000.
All seats for the Blair Hall Mainstage Season are reserved: tickets cost $15 adults and $10 students/seniors. Studio Series tickets are general admission at $10 each.
Completed Productions: 2011-2012
The CrucibleBy Arthur Miller
Directed by Stephen Skiles
Oct. 14-22, 2011
When a group of young girls begin to accuse people in the town of witchcraft, a terrifying series of events begins to unfold, ultimately leaving a town in fear, and the man at the center of it questioning his faith and morality. Based on the true story of the Salem witch trials, The Crucible offers a terrifying glimpse of tragedy caused by hysteria. One of the greatest American plays of all time and winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play, this heart-pounding drama is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.
"A powerful drama." —NY Times.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Music by Jimmy Roberts
Book & Lyrics by Joe Dipietro
Directed by David Brush
Music Director Scot Buzza
November 3-6, 2011
This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind "the relationship." From dating and marriage, to the agonies and triumphs of in-laws, newborns and trips in the family car, this hilarious musical revue pays tribute to those who have loved, lost or dared to ask, "Say, what are you doing Saturday night?"
"It's SEINFELD set to pop music!"—Newark Star Ledger
Almost, Maine
By John Cariani
Directed by Kimberly Borst
Feb. 24-March 3, 2012
The show is a series of vignettes about love guaranteed to heat up a chilly winter date night. Amidst the glow of the northern lights, the residents of the mythical town Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected, and often hilarious, ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
Directed by Stephen Skiles
Artistic Consultant Reed Martin of the Reduced Shakespeare Company
April 19-22, 2012
All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy. Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. Praised by the Los Angeles Times as “wildly funny” and by the Montreal Gazette as “the funniest show you are likely to see in your entire lifetime”.
