If you've never read Fyodor Dostoyevsky's mammoth classic CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, you're probably still familiar with certain themes and characters that populate this piece of Russian literature. The particularly misguided concept of there being extraordinary humans amongst us that feel they have the right to govern and commit acts of murder because they are 'above the law', and because it is for the good of all mankind, is certainly nothing new to anyone who follows politics, or knows their history. It's at the heart of Dostoyevsky's work, and in Marilyn Campbell and Curt Columbus's smartly compressed adaptation that point is clearly communicated.
Free Theatre for All Ages! New York Classical Theatre runs Downtown with 'King Lear' by William Shakespeare in Battery Park, Meet at Castle Clinton. Directed by Stephen Burdman. On June 23, 24, 25, 26, 29 & 30 and July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7: All Shows are at 7pm. Additionally, free drama workshops for families with kids ages 7-12 are on Thursday, June 25, Tues, June 30, Thursday, July 2 & Tuesday, July 7 at 5pm.
New York Classical Theater opens it's 10th Anniversary, 2009 Season with William Shakespeare's, 'King Lear'. A king confronting his own morality. Three daughters' love and loyalty are tested. As his kingdom is torn apart by war, he nears the edge of sanity. Can he learn to see through the tempest in his mind?
Free Theatre for All Ages! New York Classical Theatre runs Downtown with 'King Lear' by William Shakespeare in Battery Park, Meet at Castle Clinton. Directed by Stephen Burdman. On June 23, 24, 25, 26, 29 & 30 and July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7: All Shows are at 7pm. Additionally, free drama workshops for families with kids ages 7-12 are on Thursday, June 25, Tues, June 30, Thursday, July 2 & Tuesday, July 7 at 5pm.
New York Classical Theater opens it's 10th Anniversary, 2009 Season with William Shakespeare's, 'King Lear'. A king confronting his own morality. Three daughters' love and loyalty are tested. As his kingdom is torn apart by war, he nears the edge of sanity. Can he learn to see through the tempest in his mind?
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) continues its 2008-2009 Mainstage series with William Gibson's The Miracle Worker. Performances of The Miracle Worker will be given on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road, Webster Groves, February 11-March 8, 2009. Curtain times are Tuesday at 7:00 pm; Wednesday-Friday at 8:00 pm, selected Wednesday matinees at 1:30 pm; Saturday evenings at 5:00 pm; selected Saturday nights at 9:00 pm; Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm; and selected Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm.
