The story of the Bacchae by Euripides has always been incredibly fascinating - how economically and devastatingly it tells the truth - and right now, it feels like we need this tale of opposing societal/psychic forces more than ever. Dennis of Penge borrows heavily and unapologetically from Euripides in the structure and form of Dennis. In the original, Pentheus is a person, but instead Pentheus is made into a system, and there is also a character called Neil Pratt, who is the antagonist.
In the Family LLC will present the US theatrical release of A BREAD FACTORY (Part One & Part Two), an ambitious project comprising two feature films written and directed by Patrick Wang. Starring Tyne Daly and Elisabeth Henry as a couple who are fighting to keep their local arts center open, the film will open at Village East Cinema in New York and at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Los Angeles on October 26. Other cities will follow. After a successful release in France, Patrick Wang's second film, THE GRIEF OF OTHERS, will be released in New York and Los Angeles on November 2.
Cleveland Play House (CPH) brings to life Lynn Nottage's complex story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Rust Belt drama Sweat. Set in Reading, PA, this relevant story offers audience members suspense through its intricate portrayal of characters battling to survive in a city crippled by economic stagnation. CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley will direct. Previews begin on October 13th, with press opening on October 19th at the Outcalt Theatre in Playhouse Square. This production is sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company.
Show One Productions is proud to present Israel's internationally acclaimed Gesher Theatre in the North American debut of its spellbinding production, S. Ansky's The Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds, Today, September 29, 8 p.m., and Sunday, September 30, 3 p.m. at the Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto.
The collaboration of Opera Chaotique and the Merlin Puppet Theatre Company brings FROGS, running at the Greek National Opera from Oct. 13, 2018, to May 4, 2019.
In a unique collaborative programme, Ovalhouse's autumn season brings together an outstanding collection of six new shows plus seven FiRST BiTES that, for the first time, are all co- produced in-house by Ovalhouse. This season's pertinent theme of care highlights both the theatre's enduring passion for nurturing emerging artists - every production in this season started its life at Ovalhouse - as well as the way all of the plays deal with how we care for one another.
The University of Colorado Boulder theatre division kicks off its fall season with "Great Expectations," a play adapted from the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. The season will also feature the world premiere translation of "Hecuba" from Roe Green Artist Diane Rayor, with mask work by Roe Green Artist Jonathan Becker.
In the Family LLC is proud to present the US theatrical release of A BREAD FACTORY (Part One & Part Two), an ambitious project comprising two feature films written and directed by Patrick Wang. Starring Tyne Daly and Elisabeth Henry as a couple who are fighting to keep their local arts center open, the film will open at Village East Cinema in New York and at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Los Angeles on October 26.
Following a successful debut season in 2018, artistic director Clare Watson continues her daring, imaginative programming. In 2019 the company explores 'Where the Heart Is' about family, and in particular, the myriad of Australian families. Clare sees the programme as 'a collection of characters and stories that explore belonging. 'It asks us what it means to be a citizen and belong to a community."
Packed with striking scenes, frenzied emotion, and choral songs of great power and beauty, The Bacchae is considered to be one of Euripides' greatest surviving works. Dionysus, the god of wine, ritual madness, fertility, and theater, returns in disguise to his birthplace in Greece.
Following its success at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK) earlier this year, Bauke Snyman's Swerfgoed, performed in Afrikaans and directed by Tinarie van Wyk Loots, returns to the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio stage, from 5 to 22 September at 7.30pm, with Saturday matinees at 3pm.
Following the hugely acclaimed How (Not) To Live in Suburbia (Summerhall, Soho Theatre, UK tour), Annie Siddons brings her trademark blend of spoken word, music and surreal humour to Ovalhouse and the Albany, returning to her roots with a new show set in her childhood neighbourhood of Penge.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is proud to announce the appointment of Carl Cofield as Associate Artistic Director. Cofield comes to the organization with a long history of directing for CTH and regional theaters across America. He is also a theater instructor and is currently on faculty at The New School and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. CTH welcomes Cofield to further expand the mission and vision of the company.
SITI Company, the internationally acclaimed ensemble theater co-founded by American director Anne Bogart, presents Bogart's stunning direction of Euripides' tragedy The Bacchae. Presented as part of BAM's Next Wave festival, the production will celebrate its New York premiere on Wednesday through Saturday, October 3 through 6, 2018, 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 7 at 3:00 PM for 5 performances at the BAM Harvey Theater. Tickets are $30, 45, 65 (weekday); $35, 50, 75 (weekend). Single tickets for all Next Wave Festival shows go on sale August 9. To purchase tickets visit BAM.org or contact BAM Ticket Services at 718.636.4100.
Arif Silverman and Lillian Wooten White are thrilled to present Galahad and the Dragons, a fantastical solo show for adults, as part of HERE's Summer Sublet Series. Galahad and the Dragons runs Tuesday, August 7 and Today, August 8, at 7:00pm. Tickets ($15) are available for purchase at http://here.org/shows/detail/2004/
With Holy Sh!t - the inaugural production in the newly refurbished theatre - in rehearsals, Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Stephen Sharkey's adaptation of Zadie Smith's White Teeth - Ayesha Antoine (Irie Jones), Michele Austin (Mad Mary), Philip Bird (Des/Marc Perret/Marcus Chalfen), Ayesha Dharker (Alsana Iqbal), Naomi Frederick (Ruth/Poppy/Joyce Chalfen), Tony Jayawardena (Samad Iqbal), Richard Lumsden (Archie Jones), Karl Queensborough (Anthony /Denise/Josh Chalfen), Sid Sagar (Magid Iqbal), Amanda Wilkin (Rosie Jones), Assad Zaman (Millat Iqbal), and actor-musicians Matthew Churcher, Nenda Neurer (also Clara Jones) and Zoe West. The production opens on 5 November, with previews from 26 October, and runs until 22 December.
Arif Silverman and Lillian Wooten White are thrilled to present Galahad and the Dragons, a fantastical solo show for adults, as part of HERE's Summer Sublet Series. Galahad and the Dragons runs Today, August 7 and Wednesday, August 8, at 7:00pm. Tickets ($15) are available for purchase at http://here.org/shows/detail/2004/
