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Book-It Repertory Theatre proudly presents A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Adapted and directed by Mary Machala

Thirteen theatres (13) theatres and ten (10) individuals have been selected to participate in the ninth round of the New Generations Program, a grant initiative cooperatively designed by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Theatre Communications Group (TCG). In nine rounds of the program, over $12.5 million in grants have been awarded to over 200 theatres in support of three grant objectives.

Book-It Repertory Theatre proudly presents A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Adapted and directed by Mary Machala

Book-It Repertory Theatre proudly presents A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Adapted and directed by Mary Machala

Book-It Repertory Theatre announces its 20th Anniversary Season of productions to be produced at the Center House Theatre. The upcoming season's schedule features four plays, and the first-ever workshop series. Many additional celebratory events are planned to mark this milestone anniversary to which the public will be invited.

Book-It Repertory Theatre presents its annual Guilty Pleasures event on Tuesday, May 19, 6:00 p.m. at Teatro ZinZanni-a perfect setting for Book-It's own naughty-but-delightful Book-It-StyleTM adaptations of the books you'll never admit you read.

An Ethiopian American?s debut novel lends a singular perspective and a visceral poignancy to the issues of immigration in contemporary America. Dinaw Mengestu?s The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears is the fourth world-premiere adaption in Book-It?s 2008-09 season and takes the stage April 14 ? May 9 at the Center House

Magic Theatre launches its 2008-09 Season of New Plays, artistic director Loretta Greco's first with the company, with The K of D, an urban legend, a new play by Laura Schellhardt and directed by local favorite Rebecca Novick.

The American Conservatory Theater Master of Fine Arts Program presents 'The Cider House Rules Part One: Here in St. Cloud's' playing at The Zeum Theatre March 1 - 17.

There is much gladness and gaiety coming from the Center House Theatre. Book-It closes their season with an inspired adaptation of Edith Wharton's classic 1905 novel about wealth, sex, and manners. Under the confident direction of Jennifer Jones, this House of Mirth is a cerebral wonder. A stunning leading performance highlights one of the best offerings of the year.