SecondStory Rep Announces Season 19 Mainstage and Theater for Young Audiences Series

MAINSTAGE:

August 18, 2017-September 3, 2017
A Streetcar Named Desire
Written by Tennessee Williams

This Pulitzer Prize winning drama reveals to the very depths the character of Blanche du Bois, a woman whose life has been undermined by her romantic illusions, which lead her to reject the realities of life with which she is faced and which she consistently ignores. The pressure brought to bear upon her by her sister, with whom she goes to live in New Orleans, intensified by the earthy and extremely "normal" young husband of the latter, leads to a revelation of her tragic self-delusion and, in the end, to madness.

September 22, 2017 - October 7, 2017
Closer*

Written by Patrick Marber

Four lives intertwine over the course of four and a half years in this densely plotted, stinging look at modern love and betrayal. Dan, an obituary writer, meets Alice, a stripper, after an accident in the street. Eighteen months later, they are a couple, and Dan has written a novel inspired by Alice. While posing for his book jacket cover, Dan meets Anna, a photographer. He pursues her, but she rejects his advances despite their mutual attraction. Larry, a dermatologist, "meets" Dan in an internet chat room. Dan, obsessing over Anna, pretends to be her and has cybersex with Larry. They arrange to meet the next day at an aquarium. Larry arrives and so too, coincidentally, does the real Anna. This sets up a series of pass-the-lover scenes in which this quartet struggle to find intimacy but can't seem to get closer. *PARENTAL ADVISORY: This show is intended for mature audiences only.

October 27, 2017 - November 19, 2017
Anne of Green Gables
Music by Nancy Ford, Book & Lyrics by Gretchen Cryer, Orchestrations by Dave HabGenerations of readers have adored the best-selling novel Anne of Green Gables, and SSR is proud to present the musical adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's timeless classic. The Cuthberts, expecting to adopt a boy, receive a wide-eyed, red-haired, girl named Anne. As she explores her new surroundings, the inquisitive Anne Shirley develops a penchant for finding trouble. With her irrepressible spirit and imagination, she works her way into the hearts of her adoptive parents as well as the residents of Prince Edward Island. It's a heartwarming story for the whole family.

December 1-23, 2017
A Christmas Carol

Based on the Novel by Charles Dickens

Adapted by Mark Chenovick, Original music and arrangements by Terence Alaric Levitt

Featuring John Clark as Ebenezer Scrooge

In its fifth year of production, this original adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is rich with traditional carols, alive with color and movement, and created to tell this enduring tale in a fashion that will appeal to people of all ages. Join the SSR family and celebrate this timeless seasonal classic right here in Redmond.

January 19, 2018 - February 3, 2018
Wit

Written by Magaret Edson

In this Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned professor of English who has spent years studying and teaching the brilliant and difficult metaphysical sonnets of John Donne, has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Her approach to the study of Donne: aggressively probing, intensely rational. But during the course of her illness-and her stint as a prize patient in an experimental chemotherapy program at a major teaching hospital-Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience.

March 2-25, 2018
Bye Bye Birdie

Book by Michael Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams

Featuring Christina Masson Ronquillo as Rose 'Rosie' Alvarez

In this Tony-Award-winning favorite, superstar Conrad Birdie arrives in Sweet Apple, Ohio to give a lucky girl "one last kiss" before his induction into the Army. Set in a bygone world of soda fountains, screaming fans and Ed Sullivan, the nostalgic Bye Bye Birdie overflows with comedy, romance, and songs like "Put on a Happy Face," "A Lot of Livin' To Do" and "The Telephone Hour."

April 13-29, 2018
Taming of the Shrew
Written by William Shakespeare

Shakespeare's rowdy, screwball comedy The Taming of the Shrew follows the treacherous road to romance for a strong-willed pair of lovers who've met their ultimate match in one another. Until Kate has a husband, her sweet younger sister, Bianca, cannot marry -- but feisty, fiery-tongued Kate rejects every suitor who tries to woo her. Along comes Petruchio, willing to take a chance...and her sizable dowry. His efforts to "tame" her remain a controversial aspect of this tale, reminding us of the expected gender roles of 400 years past, and how far we have and haven't come since.

May 18, 2018 - June 3, 2018
Proof
Written by David Auburn

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with; her own volatile emotions, the arrival of her estranged sister Claire, and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness, or genius, will she inherit? Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize.

SPONSORED BY: DAVID LECOMPTE

June 15, 2018 - July 1, 2018
The Last Starfighter

Book by Fred Landau, Music & Lyrics by Skip Kennon, Based on the screenplay by Jonathan BetuelBased on the screenplay of the hit 1980's sci-fi movie, this high-flying show follows the adventures of 18-year-old Alex Rogan, a teenager with a gift for playing video games. When Alex breaks the record on his favorite intergalactic video game, he finds himself pulled into a reality where the fate of the galaxy is placed in his hands. Aided by an alien con-man named Centauri, and stalked by alien bounTy Hunters called Zan-Do-Zans, Alex sets off on an exciting quest that will change the course of his life forever. With hilarious characters, stimulating songs, and a book that will bring this magical story to life with a bang, this is one show you won't want to miss!

SPONSORED BY: BETH MOURSUND

SHOW TIMES

Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 8pm and Select Sunday Matinees at 2pm

If you have any questions, please let us know and we'd be happy to assist you.
Box Office: 425-881-6777 | Tuesday through Saturday 12pm to 6pm.

FULL SEASON (NINE SHOW)

(available until September 3)

Adult $195

Senior (60+) / Student / Educator / Military $160

EIGHT SHOW

(available until October 7)

Adult $185

Senior (60+) / Student / Educator / Military $150

SEVEN SHOW

(available until November 19)

Adult $175

Senior (60+) / Student / Educator / Military $140

(All titles subject to change without notice.)

Mainstage Single Ticket Prices:

$30 Online Purchase Option (no service fees or discounts available online)
$29 Adult | $24 Seniors (Over 60) | $24 Students/Military/Educators (with ID)

*Season ticket holders can reserve their seats to Mainstage productions when purchasing or by contacting the box office by phone at 425.881.6777 in advance of the show. Please contact us early, reservations are on a first-come first-serve basis.

THEATER FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

September 16, 2017 - October 8, 2017

Goodnight Moon

Book, Music, & Lyrics by Chad Henry

Additional Musical Arrangements by Mark Rabe

Adapted from the Margaret Wise Brown Book

Margaret Wise Brown's classic story Goodnight Moon has been loved and passed down through the generations for more than 60 years. The bunny in the blue and white striped PJs wants to delay going to bed for as long as possible, so he says goodnight to every object in his room - and beyond. In this new musical adaptation by Chad Henry, the objects and characters jump off the pages, and the bunny's bedroom comes to life. Suddenly, the cat and the fiddle, red balloon, clocks and socks, kittens and mittens, and the cow jumping over the moon are just a few of the many that spring into action. Bedtime has never been so entertaining!

October 21, 2017-November 12, 2017

The Fluffy Tale of Adventure

Book by Kate Swenson

Music & Lyrics by John Allman

Based on the Original Story by Mark Chenovick and Jen Klos

The greatest story yet to be told! A curious kid, a sheep, and a half-squirrel-half-wolf creature called The Squolf find confidence in their new friendship, and use their unusual talents to save the village of Peanut Woolhaven from destruction.

December 3-17, 2017

Christmas Carol Junior

Based on the Novel by Charles Dickens

Adapted by Mark Chenovick

Original music and arrangements by Terence Alaric Levitt

Join us for story time at the North Pole as Mrs. Claus and her kittens bring the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to life in this original adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Meet all of your favorite characters as we journey through time discovering the true meaning of Christmas. Afraid of ghosts? No problem. The ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future are all portrayed by the zaniest cats in Santa's workshop - and who could possibly be afraid of a silly little kitty? Kick off the holiday season right with the SSR family and celebrate this timeless seasonal classic right here in Redmond.

January 13, 2018 - February 3, 2018

A Thousand Cranes*

By Kathryn Schultz Miller

The true and poignant story of Sadako Sasaki, who was 2 years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on the small city of Hiroshima, where she lived. The star of her school's running team, Sadako is lively and athletic ... until the dizzy spells start. Then she must face the hardest race of her life - the race against time. A Thousand Cranes celebrates the courage that makes one young woman a heroine in Japan. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial, completed in 1958, has a statue of Sadako holding a golden crane. At the base is a plaque that says: "This is our cry, this is our prayer: peace in the world." *PARENTAL ADVISORY: This play is recommended for children ages 7 and up.

February 17, 2018 - March 18, 2018

Junie B. Jones the Musical

Book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler

Music by Zina Goldrich

Adapted from the Junie B. Jones Series of books by Barbara Park

It's Junie B.'s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie's friend, Lucille, doesn't want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal," and first grade has never been more exciting.

April 7-28, 2018

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley

Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Lyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald & Jonathan K. Waller
Music by Timothy Allen McDonald, Jonathan K. Waller, David Weinstein, & Stephen Gabriel
Based on the book "Flat Stanley" by JefF Brown

Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill, ten-year-old: normal mom and dad, normal little brother, normal life. That's just the problem... for Stanley, life is too normal. He wants to travel the world, do something amazing, something no one's ever seen before. Careful what you wish for, Stanley! One night, the bulletin board on the wall above Stanley's bed comes loose and falls - right on top of Stanley! The next morning, Stanley Lambchop wakes up flat. Not just a little flat... really, REALLY flat! In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley - the ultimate exchange student - scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He's stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood and France to Honolulu and beyond. And, whether he's thwarting a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, or "hanging ten" off the coast of Hawaii, Stanley is closing in on his goal of being a three-dimensional boy once more.

May 12, 2018 - June 2, 2018

Charlotte's Web

Adapted by Joseph Robinette

Based on the book by E.B. White

Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman -- she will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution that not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but also ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring madcap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. Charlotte's Web was named "the best American children's book of the past two hundred years," by The Children's Literature Association

INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

Seven Show Subscription $65 (available until Oct 8)

Six Show Subscription $57 (available until Nov 12)

Five Show Subscription $50 (available until Dec. 17)

FAMILY 4 PACK

Buy 3 Subscriptions and get an additional 1 subscription 50% off!

CALL TO ORDER 425-881-6777

TYA Single Ticket Prices:
Saturdays: All tickets $12
Sundays: Ages 4 and up: $12 | Ages 1 - 3: $6 | Under 1: FREE

(The Sunday discount is available only by contacting the SSR box office.
Tuesday-Saturday 2pm to 6pm and two hours prior to every performance.)

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