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Gingold Theatrical Group (David Staller, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the 13th Season of Project Shaw, a special series of evenings offering some of Shaw's greatest works and those of his contemporaries, presented monthly at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).
This season will be highlighted by a four week Off-Broadway presentation of Shaw's beloved play, Heartbreak House, beginning August 28th at Theatre Row.
"We're feeling very shiny about our upcoming season. Favoring audience demands, our Project Shaw series will be bringing some of Shaw's most dynamic and provocative plays to the Upper West Side, along with some surprises including plays by Pinero, Barrie, and Maurine Watkins. These, along with our new play development workshops, full production, discussion groups, and educational programs are inspiring us to feel particularly optimistic...a rare commodity in today's world climate!" said Mr. Staller.
The 13th season will begin January 22nd with George Bernard Shaw's The Devil's Disciple, to be followed by Shaw's Pygmalion (February 19th), The Doctor's Dilemma (May 21st), Buoyant Billions (June 18th), Back to Methuselah (Part 1 - October 22nd, Part 2 - November 19th), and from Shaw's contemporaries, Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the basis of the long running musical, on July 23rd), The New Word by J. M. Barrie & O'Flaherty along with Shaw's V.C. (September 24th), and The Enchanted Cottage by Arthur Wing Pinero (December 17th). All the plays in this series will be presented in a concert-reading format at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street. Tickets are $35 and are available by calling (212) 864-5400 or online at www.symphonyspace.org. Special reserved VIP seating available for $50 by contacting the Gingold office 212-355-7823 or info@gingoldgroup.org. Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre space is completely accessible.
The Devil's Disciple, written in 1896, is Bernard Shaw's classic comedy that weaves a story around the unlikely backdrop of the American Revolution! Some of Shaw's most entertainingly iconographic characters fill out this tale of revolt: of one country against another as well as of the inexhaustible battle of the human spirit - how we choose to create and define ourselves in the face of societal expectations. In this play, we find ourselves in a 1777 New Hampshire village where Dick Dudgeon opens his heart to life. Along the way, everyone goes through profound changes of discovery, hope and strength. As usual, an all-star cast will be featured and will soon be announced.
On April 30th, Project Shaw will present a special evening, A Shaw Concert at The Players!, a special treat to bring in the spring, join us for an evening of music that Shaw enjoyed, including popular music of his time, works B. Gilbert and Sullivan, and more! For this very special event directed by the award-winning Marcia Milgrom Dodge, we'll be returning to the original home of Project Shaw, the beautiful Players Club at 16 Gramercy Park South. Cast and ticket information will be announced shortly.
Now celebrating its 13th year, Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw made history in December 2009 as the first company ever to present performances of every one of Shaw's 65 plays (including full-length works, one-acts and sketches). They are now also including plays by writers who most inspired Shaw to begin his playwriting career, including work by Chekhov, Ibsen, Wilde, Barrie, and Harley Granville-Barker -- while continuing its new play development and educational programs. For those interested in lively off-site discourses, each Project Shaw event is followed by a talk-back with cast members. GTG's David Staller and Stephen Brown-Fried are also hosting a monthly Shaw Club discussion group. They meet the Monday evening after every Project Shaw event at 520 8th Avenue. For reservations, which are required, call 212-355-7823 or email info@gingoldgroup.org.
For more information about Project Shaw and Gingold Theatrical Group contact 212-355-7823 or info@gingoldgroup.org, or visit online at www.gingoldgroup.org
