New Theatre's 2007-8 Season Announced

New Theatre's 2007-2008 Season Debuts with Shakespeare & Friends Festival, Followed by World Premiere Productions

Coral Gables, FL -- Under the artistic direction of Ricky J. Martinez, New Theatre's 2007-2008 season remains true to its mission to provide a forum for new works by American playwrights, often making their world premiere at the innovative theatre.  The upcoming season - which includes 165 performances from June 7, 2007 through May 4, 2008 - features four world premiere productions, preceded by the annual "Shakespeare & Friends Festival."   This is the first year that New Theatre has added a playwright other than Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, to the Festival. 

Shakespeare & Friends opens on Thursday, June 7 with Shakespeare's tragi-comedy, Cymbeline, adapted and directed by Kathi E.B. Ellis, followed by Julius Caesar, adapted and directed by Roberto Prestigiacomo.  The third production is Shaw's Saint Joan, adapted and directed by Patrick Flick.  New Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of the Shakespeare & Friends Festival by The Funding Arts Network, Bresaro Suites and Catering by Lovables. 

New Theatre's main season schedule, beginning on September 27, introduces four world premieres:  Likeness by David Caudle, For Better… by Eric Coble, Fill Our Mouths by Lauren Feldman and The Mission by Jules Tasca.  A final production, scheduled to begin on April 3, 2008, will be announced soon. 

The 2007 - 2008 Season Schedule

Shakespeare & Friends Festival

June 7 – July 1                         Cymbeline

July 12 – August 5                    Julius Caesar

August 16 – September 9          Saint Joan

 

Performance Times:  Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 1 pm. Additional performances of Saint Joan on Sunday August 26 and Sunday, September 2 at 6 pm.   

Main Season

September 27 –October 28        Likeness

November 8 – December 9        For Better…

January 10 – February 10           Fill Our Mouths

February 21 – March 23            The Mission

April 3 – May 4                         TBA

 

Performance Times:  Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 1 pm. Additional performances on select Sundays at 5:30 pm. 

Ticket Pricing

The most economical way to enjoy New Theatre's 2007-2008 season is through the purchase of a Flexible Season Pass for $280, a savings off the single ticket price, allowing for selection of show dates later.   Other flexible season packages are available.    

Single ticket pricing for Shakespeare & Friends: 

Previews                                              $20

Cymbeline       Thursday, June 7

Julius Caesar  Thursday, July 12

Saint Joan       Thursday, August 16

 

            Pre-Opening Night:                               $55

            (Includes reception courtesy of Catering by Lovables)

            Cymbeline        Friday, June 8

            Julius Caesar   Friday, July 13

 

            Single Ticket, all other performances     $40

 

            Student Rush Tickets                            $15

            (Under 25 with ID, half-hour before the show, upon availability)

 

Tickets for the main season performances, September 27, 2007 through May 4, 2008 are $35 for Sunday and Thursday Evenings, and $40 for all other performances.  Student Rush tickets, under 25 and with ID, available at the door one-half hour before the show, are $15 each.  

For tickets and further information, please call (305) 443-5909 or visit www.new-theatre.org. 

4120 Laguna Street, Coral Gables, Florida 33146

Box Office:       (305) 443-5909

www.new-theatre.org

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