THE TASK Opens at Castillo Theatre January 22
By: BWW News Desk
The Task by Heiner Müller opens at Castillo Theatre on January 22, and runs through February 21.
The Task is translated by Carl Weber; Music & lyrics by Fred Newman; Directed by Gabrielle L. Kurlander.
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 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 and rap, this is New York City experimental theatre at its best.Performances January 22 - February 21, 2010; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m.The CASTILLO THEATRE is located at 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 visit www.TheatreMania.org or call 212-941-1234.
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