Photo Flash: First Look at The REP's PRUSSIA: 1866
As we all know, when you think of comedy, you immediately think of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. He is, after all, credited with famously saying, "There's a fine line between gazing long into an abyss and standing at the edge of an abyss looking like an idiot." The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, rings in 2015 with the world premiere of Prussia: 1866, Pittsburgh playwright Gab Cody's hilarious examination of Nietzsche and his proto-feminist friends. Directed by Kim Martin, Prussia: 1866 previews tonight, Feb. 5, and runs Feb. 6-22, in the Rauh Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
When confronted with a difficult life decision so many have asked, "What would Nietzsche do?" Prussia: 1866 asks this question and finds the answer is a farce. While some of the details of Nietzsche's life may not exactly jive with the details of the play, we do know he was alive, 22 and living in Prussia in 1866, and was, we imagine, a passionate and conniving young man at the time.
The REP's production of Prussia: 1866 features Laura Lee Brautigam, Gab Cody, Drew Palajsa, Hayley Nielsen, Mary Rawson, Sam Turich and Philip Winters. Scenic design is by Stephanie Mayer-Staley, lighting design by AndrewDavid Ostrowski, costume design by Cathleen Crocker-Perry, sound design by Steve Shapiro, and fight choreography by Sam Turich. Madison DeCoske is stage manager.
Tickets range from $24 to $27; preview tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Pittsburgh Playhouse box office at 412.392.8000, or online at www.pittsburghplayhouse.com.
Photo Credit: Jeff Swensen
Laura Lee Brautigam, Drew Palajsa
Laura Lee Brautigam, Philip Winters
Gab Cody, Philip Winters
Drew Palajsa, Laura Lee Brautigam, Gab Cody, Mary Rawson, Philip Winters
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