Whistler In The dark Presents Howard Barker's THE EUROPEANS: Struggles to Love

Whistler in the Dark Theatre returns to the Factory Theatre with Howard Barker's The Europeans, a stunning emotional shockwave of a play that is both a harrowing love story, and an exploration of our personal freedoms and choices inside the maddening political structures that control our lives.

In the aftermath of the siege of Vienna, the Emperor and his subjects begin to build the city anew. But when faced with the challenge of building a society from the ground up, which aspects of our history should be honored, and which can be cast aside or re-invented? Out of the play's historical backdrop emerges the story of an unlikely couple struggling to come together, a priest re-inventing God, and the powerful needs of the State fighting against the individuals who comprise it. Artistic Director Meg Taintor says, "watching the human struggle to connect is timeless. There will never be a point where that is not a valid study."

The Europeans marks Whistler in the Dark's fourth exploration of Howard Barker, a playwright whose works and ideas have been integral in shaping the company's mission and aesthetic. The confrontational playwright is known for crafting plays in which both the actors and the audience are challenged to mine a multiplicity of meanings and resonances from a sweeping canvas of theatricality.

The Europeans is intended for mature audiences only.

What:

Featuring: Dan Grund, Nate Gundy, Curt Klump, Jen O'Connor, Marie Polizzano, Aimee Rose Ranger, Elizabeth Rimar, Evan Sanderson, Dakota Shepard, Scott Sweatt, Mac Young

Director: Meg Taintor
Costume Design: Emily Woods Hogue
Light Design: PJ Strachmann
Set Design: Mac Young

When:

February 10th-26th, 2011
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 3pm

RSVP online at whistlerinthedark.com/pressrsvp.html

Where:

The Factory Theatre * 791 Tremont Street * Boston MA
General Admission: $20; Students: $10
Both Wednesday performances are Pay-What-You-Can ($5 minimum)
Discounted rates available for groups and StageSource members

Tickets:

General Admission*: $20
Students: $10
Discounts available for groups of 6 or more

Box Office:

Phone: 1-800-838-3006
Web: www.whistlerinthedark.com/boxoffice.htm
Walk-up: The Factory Theatre (box office opens 1 hour prior to performances)