ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR Kicks Off South Coast Rep's Performance and Events Lineup, Sept-Dec 2012
By: BWW News Desk Sep. 01, 2012
South Coast Repertory Theatre has announced its full calendar, September through December 2012. See details below!
SEPTEMBER 2012
Sept. 7 – Oct. 7 (First preview Sept. 7; Opens Sept. 14) ? Segerstrom Stage
ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR
Directed by David Emmes
He’s back! England’s most prolific and most ingenious playwright—and one of SCR’s most popular—outdoes himself by setting a party in the living room, but keeping the drama in the kitchen. In tree kitchens, on three successive Christmas Eves, relationships change, fortunes soar and then dive, and the social kaleidoscope gets all shaken up. Add an off-stage couple whose jokes are really bad, some of the most ingenious failed suicide attempts ever devised and lots of gin, and you’ve got a ferociously funny farce with very sharp teeth.
Tickets: $20-$70. See last page for performance times.
Sept. 8 - Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
“SETTING THE STAGE” GALA BALL
South Coast Repertory’s annual fundraiser traditionally launches the theatrical and social seasons in Orange County and benefits SCR’s annual fund, in support of education programs. The 34th annual event will celebrate artists and artistry with all things theatrical—props, costumes, sets, lights and sound. It starts behind the scenes and leads guests to the moment the curtain rises, when the actors take the stage. Chaired by Beth Phelps.
Time: 6 p.m. until midnight
Call: (714) 708-5504
Sept. 13 - Julianne Argyros Stage
SEMINAR: EURYDICE
Get a behind-the-scenes look by attending the FREE SCR Seminar! Audiences gather for insightful discussion about each SCR production, as seen through the eyes of the artists. Led by a member of the literary department, the seminars feature engaging dialogue with playwrights, directors, designers and other artists, followed by an open Q&A session. Join us for this inside look at SCR’s production of Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Sept. 19 and Sept. 25 - Segerstrom Stage
POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS: ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR
An SCR literary staffer moderates an informal Q&A session with actors from the cast. Access firsthand information about the production from the actor's perspective—and give them your immediate feedback—in a session that’s guaranteed to enhance the theatre-going experience.
Time: Post-show discussions begin approximately five minutes after the end of the performance and typically last 20-30 minutes.
Sept. 22 - Segerstrom Stage
INSIDE THE SEASON: ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR
Join us for this interactive Saturday morning seminar that reveals the secrets of and offers fascinating insights into SCR’s productions. Conducted by SCR literary staffers, the lively two-hour session features in-depth interviews with cast members and artisans from SCR's production staff. Discover how the industry's most accomplished theatre professionals breathe life into plays on the Segerstrom and Julianne Argyros stages. Audience questions and comments are encouraged, and participants are invited onstage to explore the set.
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., preceding the second Saturday matinee of each production.
Tickets: $12 per session. May be purchased in advance and at the door.
Sept. 23 – Oct. 14 (First preview Sept. 23; Opens Sept. 28) - Julianne Argyros Stage
EURYDICE
By Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Marc Masterson
In this lushly inventive reimagining of one of the greatest love stories, Eurydice and her musician-lover, Orpheus, are a modern couple—playful, charming and rapturously happy. On their wedding day, Eurydice wanders off, enticed by a letter from her deceased father, only to find herself reunited with him in the underworld. But she finds that she must re-learn human language in order to remember all she left behind and, ultimately, must choose between two worlds in this whimsical and breathtaking story of the power and fragility of love.
Tickets: $20-$70. See last page for performance times.
OCTOBER 2012
Through Oct. 7 - Segerstrom Stage
ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR
Directed by David Emmes
He’s back! England’s most prolific and most ingenious playwright—and one of SCR’s most popular—outdoes himself by setting a party in the living room, but keeping the drama in the kitchen. In tree kitchens, on three successive Christmas Eves, relationships change, fortunes soar and then dive, and the social kaleidoscope gets all shaken up. Add an off-stage couple whose jokes are really bad, some of the most ingenious failed suicide attempts ever devised and lots of gin, and you’ve got a ferociously funny farce with very sharp teeth.
Tickets: $20-$70. See last page for performance times.
Through Oct. 14 - Julianne Argyros Stage
EURYDICE
By Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Marc Masterson
In this lushly inventive reimagining of one of the greatest love stories, Eurydice and her musician-lover, Orpheus, are a modern couple—playful, charming and rapturously happy. On their wedding day, Eurydice wanders off, enticed by a letter from her deceased father, only to find herself reunited with him in the underworld. But she finds that she must re-learn human language in order to remember all she left behind and, ultimately, must choose between two worlds in this whimsical and breathtaking story of the power and fragility of love.
Tickets: $20-$70. See last page for performance times.
Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 - Julianne Argyros Stage
POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS: EURYDICE
An SCR literary staffer moderates an informal Q&A session with actors from the cast. Access firsthand information about the production from the actor's perspective—and give them your immediate feedback—in a session that’s guaranteed to enhance the theatre-going experience.
Time: Post-show discussions begin approximately five minutes after the end of the performance and typically last 20-30 minutes.
Oct. 6 - Julianne Argyros Stage
INSIDE THE SEASON: EURYDICE
Join us for this interactive Saturday morning seminar that reveals the secrets of and offers fascinating insights into SCR’s productions. Conducted by SCR literary staffers, the lively two-hour session features in-depth interviews with cast members and artisans from SCR's production staff. Discover how the industry's most accomplished theatre professionals breathe life into plays on the Segerstrom and Julianne Argyros stages. Audience questions and comments are encouraged, and participants are invited onstage to explore the set.
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., preceding the second Saturday matinee of each production.
Tickets: $12 per session. May be purchased in advance and at the door.
Oct. 8 - Julianne Argyros Stage
NEWSCRIPTS PLAY READING—PLAY TITLE TBA
NewSCRipts is a play reading series that has provided a forum for talented writers for 26 years. NewSCRipts gives patrons the opportunity to be a part of SCR's play development program at three Monday evening readings (and series subscribers receive one Pacific Playwrights Festival reading as a bonus). Past NewSCRipts readings include Donald Margulies' Collected Stories, Richard Greenberg's Three Days of Rain and Amy Freed's Freedomland, all of which went on to New York productions and were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize, as well as Margaret Edson’s Wit, which won the Pulitzer.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $14. May be purchased in advance and at the door.
Oct. 11 - Segerstrom Stage
SEMINAR: HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE
Get a behind-the-scenes look by attending the FREE SCR Seminar! Audiences gather for insightful discussion about each SCR production, as seen through the eyes of the artists. Led by a member of the literary department, the seminars feature engaging dialogue with playwrights, directors, designers and other artists, followed by an open Q&A session. Join us for this inside look at SCR’s production of Bill Cain’s How to Write a New Book for the Bible. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Oct. 19 – Nov. 18 (First preview Oct. 19; Opens Oct. 26) - Segerstrom Stage
HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE
By Bill Cain
Directed by Kent Nicholson
“Write about what you know.” Bill Cain took that advice, with dazzling results—a play about a family so appealing that you want to find a comfortable chair and settle down in their living room. When Bill comes back home to care for Mary, his often maddening (but always funny) mother, he tells the family story as it unfolds—in evocative flashbacks. The memories are both bitter and sweet, for this is a family with its own set of commandments. They squabble, yes, but even their arguments are beguiling.
Tickets: $20-$70. See last page for performance times.
Oct. 31 - Segerstrom Stage
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION: HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE
An SCR literary staffer moderates an informal Q&A session with actors from the cast. Access firsthand information about the production from the actor's perspective—and give them your immediate feedback—in a session that’s guaranteed to enhance the theatre-going experience.
Time: Post-show discussions begin approximately five minutes after the end of the performance and typically last 20-30 minutes.
NOVEMBER 2012
Through Nov. 18 - Segerstrom Stage
HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE
By Bill Cain
Directed by Kent Nicholson
“Write about what you know.” Bill Cain took that advice, with dazzling results—a play about a family so appealing that you want to find a comfortable chair and settle down in their living room. When Bill comes back home to care for Mary, his often maddening (but always funny) mother, he tells the family story as it unfolds—in evocative flashbacks. The memories are both bitter and sweet, for this is a family with its own set of commandments. They squabble, yes, but even their arguments are beguiling.
Tickets: $20-$70. See last page for performance times.
Nov. 2 – Nov.18 (First preview Nov. 2; Opens Nov. 10) - Julianne Argyros Stage
ROBIN HOOD (Theatre for Young Audiences)
By Greg Banks
Directed by Jeremy Aluma
He’s the legendary Robin Hood of yore, who leads a band of Merry Men, stands up for what is right, wields a bow and arrow, defeats the sheriff (often!) and loves Maid Marian. But in this re-imagining by Ivey Award-winner Greg Banks, Robin and his yeomen are full of tricks and full of fun—and they’ll include the audience in the action. Don’t be surprised if you’re asked to yell out, “They went that way!” or cheer, “Long live Robin Hood!” in this contemporary twist on a medieval world—with live music.
Tickets: $20-$32. See last page for performance times.
Nov. 3 - Segerstrom Stage
INSIDE THE SEASON: HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE
Join us for this interactive Saturday morning seminar that reveals the secrets of and offers fascinating insights into SCR’s productions. Conducted by SCR literary staffers, the lively two-hour session features in-depth interviews with cast members and artisans from SCR's production staff. Discover how the industry's most accomplished theatre professionals breathe life into plays on the Segerstrom and Julianne Argyros stages. Audience questions and comments are encouraged, and participants are invited onstage to explore the set.
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., preceding the second Saturday matinee of each production.
Tickets: $12 per session. May be purchased in advance and at the door.
Nov. 6 - Segerstrom Stage
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION: HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE
An SCR literary staffer moderates an informal Q&A session with actors from the cast. Access firsthand information about the production from the actor's perspective—and give them your immediate feedback—in a session that’s guaranteed to enhance the theatre-going experience.
Time: Post-show discussions begin approximately five minutes after the end of the performance and typically last 20-30 minutes.
Nov. 24 – Dec. 24 (First preview Nov. 24; Opens Nov. 30) - Segerstrom Stage
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
33rd Annual Production
Adapted by Jerry Patch
Directed by John-David Keller
Recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with this cherished Dickens classic and all your favorite characters—Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come—and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge himself.
Tickets: $26-$63. See last page for performance times.
DECEMBER 2012
Through Dec. 24 - Segerstrom Stage
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
33rd Annual Production
Adapted by Jerry Patch
Directed by John-David Keller
Recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with this cherished Dickens classic and all your favorite characters—Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come—and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge himself.
Tickets: $26-$63. See last page for performance times.
Dec. 10 - Julianne Argyros Stage
NEWSCRIPTS PLAY READING—PLAY TITLE TBA
NewSCRipts is a play reading series that has provided a forum for talented writers for 26 years. NewSCRipts gives patrons the opportunity to be a part of SCR's play development program at three Monday evening readings (and series subscribers receive one Pacific Playwrights Festival reading as a bonus). Past NewSCRipts readings include Donald Margulies' Collected Stories, Richard Greenberg's Three Days of Rain and Amy Freed's Freedomland, all of which went on to New York productions and were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize, as well as Margaret Edson’s Wit, which won the Pulitzer.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $14. Can be purchased in advance and at the door.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS – THEATRE CONSERVATORY
Sept. 11 – Nov. 17
KIDS AND TEENS ACTING CLASSES / FALL SESSION
SCR’s year-round acting program for youth (grades 3-6) and teens (grades 7-12) includes four levels of training with entry levels at all ages for students with no previous experience. After completing Year II, students may audition for the SCR Players, an advanced ensemble group whose training culminates with public performances each spring on one of SCR’s stages. All sessions are held in SCR’s education facilities at the Folino Theatre Center.
Tuition: $280 per 10-week session; $250, discounted price for siblings.
Sept. 17 – Nov. 7
ADULT ACTING CLASSES / FALL SESSION
Students 18 and over choose from a variety of classes developed to suit individual pace and interests. Curriculum ranges from Improvisation to Fundamentals of Acting to Actors Workshop for career-minded students, as well as two levels of playwriting. Many sessions also include classes in Acting for the Camera and Musical Theatre. Classes meet weekly 7-10 p.m. Call (714) 708-5510 for schedule.
Tuition: $295 per 8-week session
For information about education programs, call (714) 708-5577 or visit our website at www.scr.org.
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Segerstrom Stage: Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Thursday – Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
Julianne Argyros Stage: Tuesday – Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Theatre for Young Audiences: Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
TICKET INFORMATION
Segerstrom Stage and Julianne Argyros Stage–$20-$70.
Theatre for Young Audiences–$20-$32.
Discounts for previews, patrons 25-years-old-and-under, full-time students and educators with valid ID, seniors, and groups of 10 or more (at most performances). SCR also offers Today Tix, special ticket bargains on the day of performance only and subject to availability. Patrons 25years-old-and-under and full-time students get $10 Rush Tix the day of performance, subject to availability. Patrons age 15-to-25 may also sign up for a free MyStage membership to receive $10 tickets to any performance. Details here: http://www.scr.org/tickets/mystage.aspx.
Ticket Services Office: By phone at (714) 708-5555, online at www.scr.org or in person at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, Calif.
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