Castillo Theatre Extends THE TASK, Runs Through 3/7

The Task has been extended through March 7th. The Task is written by Heiner Müller and translated by Carl Weber, with music & lyrics by Fred Newman, and directed by Gabrielle L. Kurlander. The show runs through March 7, 2010

The promise of revolution comes to Jamaica in 1799, as the timeless themes of love, loss and betrayal collide in a challenging play by acclaimed German avant-gardist Heiner Müller.

Castillo continues expanding the boundaries of political theatre, avant-garde and Black theatre drawing on its long history in all three genres as popular director Gabrielle L. Kurlander mounts the first-ever American production of Müller's The Task performed by an all-Black cast. With Fred Newman's avant-garde songs, Billy Taylor's gospel, R&B classics, hip-hop and rap, this is New York City experimental theatre at its best. "...rare chance to see the work of one of Europe's most influential avant-garde playwrights in a fresh new way." - Theatre is Easy.

WHEN: Performances run through March 7, 2010

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: CASTILLO THEATRE
543 West 42nd Street
(bet. 10th & 11th Avenues)

ADMISSION: $35 adults; $10 students and senior citizens; TDF accepted; Group rates available. To purchase tickets and for more information, please 212-941-1234.