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Run Time:
1 hour and 50 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: October 13, 2009
Closing: November 22, 2009

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When four lost New Englanders enrolled in Marty’s community center drama class experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. Annie Baker’s new comedy is a beautifully crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet.

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Tangent Theatre Announces CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION As Spring Main Stage Show
by Louisa Brady - Apr 10, 2016


Tangent Theatre Company, based in their intimate Carpenter Shop Theater in Tivoli, announces their Spring 2016 main-stage production: the award-winning Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker. Set in a small Vermont town, the story centers around a local acting class and the truths revealed as the group's time together unfolds. In addition to the featured female playwright, the show will spotlight a wide range of female talents: three acting artists, the director, producer, set and lighting designers, wardrobe supervisor and house manager are all established women in the field.

Sundance Institute Announces Projects for Theatre Lab in MENA
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2016


Sundance Institute today announced the eight new projects selected for its pilot Theatre Lab in the MENA region, held in Morocco, May 2016. The Lab is part of the Institute's international cultural exchange programs for independent artists, which include a new, multi-year commitment to support artists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), broadening the work of its East African Theatre Exchange over the past 15 years. For the Lab, the Institute will provide promising, fresh voices from the U.S. and MENA region with a rigorous artistic retreat and new opportunities for cross-cultural discovery, artistic reflection and creative experimentation.

Donmar Warehouse Announces 2016 Spring Season - World Premiere of ELEGY, Revival of FAITH HEALER and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 1, 2015


Donmar Warehouse Announces the 2016 Spring Season!

Playwrights Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Dominique Morisseau, Annie Baker and David Henry Hwang Discuss Steinberg Award
by Michael Dale - Nov 12, 2015


Playwrights Talk about the importance of grants and awards for young writers.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION and More Set for Lake Worth Playhouse's 2015-16 Black Box Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2015


Lake Worth Playhouse has announced its Black Box Series. Scroll down for details!

Daniel Craig, David Oyelowo to Co-Star in OTHELLO Off-Broadway Next Fall
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 19, 2015


SPECTRE's Daniel Craig and SELMA's David Oyelowo will team on stage for an off-Broadway production of OTHELLO next fall. A

Royal Court Theatre Announces 60th Season - Six World Premieres, Five UK Productions and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 12, 2015


·         In 2016 the Royal Court Theatre celebrates its 60th birthday by looking towards the future. The new season includes six world premieres, five UK and worldwide collaborations, one European premiere, a major collaboration with LIFT, a partnership with Picturehouse Cinemas, the return of Open Court and ongoing work in Tottenham and Pimlico.

Tony Sheldon and More Join World Premiere of AMELIE at Berkeley Rep; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2015


Berkeley Rep has announced the full company for its 2015-16 season opener Amelie, A New Musical, starring award-winning actress Samantha Barks.

NEXT TO NORMAL & More Set fo BoHo's 2016 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 28, 2015


BoHo Theatre has announced plans for its upcoming 2016 season. Building on its rich, 12-year history, BoHo continues to bring an eclectic mix of musicals, dramas, and classic plays to Chicago stages focusing on emotional human relationships.

Theater with a View Brings CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION to Sycamore Hill Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2015


Theater with a View is bringing a production of Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker to Pottstown, PA. The play will open tonight, July 23 for an eight-performance run outdoors at Sycamore Hill, the home of Drs. Veronica Covalesky and Nick Leasure, at 481 Ebelhare Road. Directed by Seth Reich, the production features a cast of New York actors.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION and More Set for Lake Worth Playhouse's 2015-16 Black Box Series
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2015


Lake Worth Playhouse has announced its Black Box Series. Scroll down for details!

Theater with a View to Bring CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION to Sycamore Hill Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2015


Theater with a View is bringing a production of Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker to Pottstown, PA. The play will open Thursday, July 23 for an eight-performance run outdoors at Sycamore Hill, the home of Drs. Veronica Covalesky and Nick Leasure, at 481 Ebelhare Road. Directed by Seth Reich, the production features a cast of New York actors.

Beautiful City Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015


Beautiful City Theatre, in collaboration with Virtu'O, produces the contemporary rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL opening tonight, May 15, 2015 at Centaur Theatre (453 rue St. Francois-Xavier) in Montreal, Quebec. The multiple Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will run for two weekends, from May 15 - 17, and May 21 - 23, 2015. Evening performances will start at 7:30 PM and matinees on Sunday May 17th and Saturday May 23rd at 1:30 PM.

Cincinnati Playhouse Presents CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, Now thru 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2015


Annie Baker's charmingly comic off-Broadway hit CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION wraps up the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's 2014-15 season tonight, May 9 through June 7 in the Playhouse's Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre. When a random group of small-town strangers come together for a six-week community center acting class, real-life drama results. While Baker's quirky characters are definitely not Broadway bound, they are transformed in surprising and unexpected ways over the course of the class.

Encore Theatre Presents HOOKMAN, Now thru 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2015


Encore Theatre Company has announced the world premiere of HOOKMAN, a new play by Lauren Yee whose playwriting credits includes The Hatmaker's Wife and Ching Chong Chinaman. Commissioned by Encore Theatre, Hookman dramatizes the story of Lexi, a student in her first year at college. After losing her high school best friend to a hook-handed serial killer, Lexi must learn what it means to grow up, young and female, in a world that's sometimes dangerous and lonely. Directed by Becca Wolff, Hookman opens in previews tonight, May 6 at Z Below in San Francisco, and runs for three weeks through Saturday, May 30.

KC Rep Stages World Premiere of STICKY TRAPS, Now thru 5/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2015


Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary season with Sticky Traps, a powerful new play by KC Rep's Playwright in Residence, Nathan Louis Jackson, Directed by Resident Director, Kyle Hatley. Sticky Traps focuses on a small town not far from Kansas City, where a mother protects her gay son's honor when his funeral is protested by a local church. Her actions have unintended consequences that will test her whole family - and the power of their love -- in the face of hate. The production begins tonight, April 24th and runs through Sunday, May 24th at Copaken Stage in downtown Kansas City.

Beautiful City Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL Opens 5/15
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 17, 2015


Beautiful City Theatre, in collaboration with Virtu'O, produces the contemporary rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL opening May 15, 2015 at Centaur Theatre (453 rue St. Francois-Xavier) in Montreal, Quebec. The multiple Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will run for two weekends, from May 15 - 17, and May 21 - 23, 2015. Evening performances will start at 7:30 PM and matinees on Sunday May 17th and Saturday May 23rd at 1:30 PM.

Cincinnati Playhouse to Present CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, 5/9-6/7
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2015


Annie Baker's charmingly comic off-Broadway hit CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION wraps up the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's 2014-15 season May 9 through June 7 in the Playhouse's Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre. When a random group of small-town strangers come together for a six-week community center acting class, real-life drama results. While Baker's quirky characters are definitely not Broadway bound, they are transformed in surprising and unexpected ways over the course of the class.

KC Rep to Stage World Premiere of STICKY TRAPS, 4/24-5/24
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2015


Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary season with Sticky Traps, a powerful new play by KC Rep's Playwright in Residence, Nathan Louis Jackson, Directed by Resident Director, Kyle Hatley. Sticky Traps focuses on a small town not far from Kansas City, where a mother protects her gay son's honor when his funeral is protested by a local church. Her actions have unintended consequences that will test her whole family - and the power of their love -- in the face of hate. The production begins Friday, April 24th and runs through Sunday, May 24th at Copaken Stage in downtown Kansas City.

BWW Reviews: CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION at Rep Stage - A Treat For Theater Lovers
by Charles Shubow - Mar 13, 2015


Annie Baker play is a drama class filled with theater games.

New Work by Tracy Letts, Chicago Premiere of THE FLICK & More Set for Steppenwolf's 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2015


Steppenwolf Theatre Company Artistic Director Martha Lavey announced today the 2015/16 Subscription Season, which marks the company's 40th anniversary.

Rep Stage Continues Season with Annie Baker's CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2015


Rep Stage, the regional theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 22nd season with Annie Baker's 'Circle Mirror Transformation,' directed by Suzanne Beal, Rep Stage's co-producing artistic director.

THE CONVERT by THE WALKING DEAD's Danai Gurira Receives Bay Area Premiere at MTC, Now thru 3/15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2015


Marin Theatre Company begins 2015 with the Bay Area premiere of The Convert, which marks the Bay Area debut of award-winning Zimbabwean-American playwright Danai Gurira, running tonight, Feb 19-March 15.

Encore Theatre to Present HOOKMAN, 5/6-30
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 13, 2015


Encore Theatre Company has announced the world premiere of HOOKMAN, a new play by Lauren Yee whose playwriting credits includes The Hatmaker's Wife and Ching Chong Chinaman. Commissioned by Encore Theatre, Hookman dramatizes the story of Lexi, a student in her first year at college.

Rep Stage Will Continue Season with Annie Baker's CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, 3/4-22
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2015


Rep Stage, the regional theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 22nd season with Annie Baker's "Circle Mirror Transformation," directed by Suzanne Beal, Rep Stage's co-producing artistic director.

Circle Mirror Transformation FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Circle Mirror Transformation have there been?
Circle Mirror Transformation has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2009.
What awards has Circle Mirror Transformation been nominated for?
Circle Mirror Transformation has been nominated for several awards. These include Best New American Play and Directing at the Obie Awards for Annie Baker and Sam Gold respectively. The cast members also received nominations for Performance at the Obie Awards, including Tracee Chimo, Reed Birney, Peter Friedman, Heidi Schreck, and Deirdre O'Connell. Mark Barton was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels, while Heidi Schreck received a Performance nomination at the Theatre World Awards. Sam Gold was also nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Circle Mirror Transformation won?
Circle Mirror Transformation has won several awards, including Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for Annie Baker. The show also received the Directing award at the Obie Awards for Sam Gold. Tracee Chimo, Reed Birney, Peter Friedman, Heidi Schreck, and Deirdre O'Connell all received Performance awards at the Obie Awards for their roles in the production. Mark Barton won the Outstanding Lighting Design award at The Lortels for his work on the show. Heidi Schreck also received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards, and Sam Gold won the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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