Conservatory Theatre Announces New Season, Begins With A CHORUS LINE

Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company will produce five works, including one world premiere, in the 2011-2012 season, which opens October 21, 2011 and runs through April 22, 2012 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

A Chorus Line
Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch (Point Park University 2011 Distinguished Master Artist in Residence)
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
October 21, 2011 - October 30, 2011

A Chorus Line, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, is a celebration of the unsung heroes of American musical theatre and the quest to make their Broadway performance dreams come true as a group of ambitious, passionate young performers audition for a coveted spot in the line. A Chorus Line is the winner of nine Tony Awards and the SpeciAl Golden Tony Award (1984) in honor of becoming Broadway's longest running musical.

Ilyria

Book, Music and Lyrics by Peter Mills

Adapted by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night

Directed by Scott Wise

Choreographed by Jeremy Czarniak

November 11, 2011 - November 20, 2011

This musical re-telling of Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies, captures both the rollicking energy of the play's hilarious hijinks and its deeply felt emotions of loss and unrequited love.

 

Twelfth Night

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Bridget Connors

December 9, 2012 - December 18, 2012

 

One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, Twelfth Night is a beguiling comedy pondering love lost and found. A shipwreck separates twins Viola and Sebastian, but tragedy quickly turns to comedy when they wash up in a land turned upside-down by love. With raucous antics, ravishing language and rich characters, Shakespeare creates a bittersweet tale of laughter and longing.

 

World Premiere: M33
Based on the play Marathon 33 by June Havoc

Original and Adapted Materials by Peter Gregus and Tome´ Cousin

Directed and Choreographed by Peter Gregus and Tome´ Cousin

February 24, 2012 - March 4, 2012

Freshly minted from June Havoc's original play, revisions and her personal treasure trove of artistic artifacts, this newly adapted theatrical experience exposes the original source of our current fascination with the advent of "reality television." The time is Depression era 1933, at the height of our country's darkest hour. Mixing elements of vaudeville theater, burlesque, music hall, and new media with a Heavy Dose of sadism and masochism, we experience a new perspective of the famed Havoc family (Mama Rose, Baby / Dainty June and Louise "Gypsy Rose Lee"), through the eyes, soul and body of the teen-aged June. The place is the often brutal, absurdly humorous, dangerous and exciting world of the dance marathons, littered with people who would do almost anything for a meal, money, a shot at fame, and a place to survive.

Dark of the Moon
By HoWard Richardson and William Berney
Directed by Jack Allison
April 13, 2012 - April 22, 2012

Dark of the Moon is a powerful, mystical folk drama. A tale of tragic love, reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, is at the heart of a story which depicts a clash of incongruent worlds - the mountains where witches and other supernatural beings reside and the valley where the humans live. When John, a "witch boy," falls in love with the beautiful, lusty mortal, Barbara Allen, he makes a pact with a conjurer to gain human status. His wish is granted on the condition that Barbara remains faithful to him for one year. However, a myriad of characters from both "worlds" conspire to thwart their happiness through a series of extraordinary, haunting, and sometimes frightening plot twists.

The Conservatory Theatre Company's 2011 - 2012 season subscriptions-which save patrons up to 35% off single ticket prices-are available now. Those who purchase three subscriptions get the fourth free. To order a season subscription, contact the Pittsburgh Playhouse box office by phone 412-392-8000 or online www.pittsburghplayhouse.com. Season subscriptions range in price from $50 - $70. Single tickets will be available for purchase on September 6, 2011 and range in price from $18 - $20.

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