Treadwell's MACHINAL Opens Today 3/11 At Brava
Brava celebrates Women's History Month with an exceptional month of programming. Opening this week is "Machinal" by Sophie Treadwell. Sophie Treadwell is one of the most prominent women playwrights of the 20th century. And then on March 20th, Brava will be hosting An Evening with Ilene Chaiken, producer and creator of the L-Word, one of the most popular television shows about women.
On March 11, "Machinal" will open to continue Brava's 2nd Stage "Shout Out Loud" Series. Machinal, written in 1928 by early 20th Century playwright and journalist Sophie Treadwell, was inspired by the real life case of convicted and executed murderess Ruth Snyder. A story of isolation, "Machinal" introduces us to Helen, a woman whose entire life has been dictated by the people and machines around her. She follows the rituals that society expects of a woman and subsequently marries her boss. As Helen begins to discover her own desires and needs, the story takes a turn to the unthinkable. Machinal is considered one of the highpoints of expressionist theatre in American theater history. Sophie Treadwell is considered one of America's most prominent women playwrights of the first half of the twentieth century.
Machinal
Written by Sophie Treadwell
Directed by Evren Odcikin
March 11 - 22 , 2009 at 8pm
Tickets $10-$25
An Evening with...Ilene Chaiken
Friday, March 20, 2009, 8pm
Tickets $25-$50
The creator of one of the most popular television shows about women! Ilene Chaiken creator of The "L Word" joins BRAVA's Artistic Director Raelle Myrick-Hodges for an intimate and candid conversation about being an female artist in Los Angeles to being in the forefront of the 'contemporary' lesbian community. Come, ask questions and have a laugh with a wonderful creator, writer, and director. All proceeds benefit BRAVA.
5 Reasons why you should come see to Brava this month:
1. It is Women's History Month and Brava is celebrating!
2. The work is going to be amazing! You will enjoy yourself!
3. Brava hires 95% of their actors, designers and crew from San Francisco. (most theaters in SF don't do this) Support the local actors!
4. Under the direction of our new Artistic Director, "Machinal" continues the extraordinary "Shout Out Loud" season unlike Brava has ever seen.
5. There has been no better time then now to support the arts. The arts aren't getting bailed out like the corporations and banks and they are SUFFERING because of this economy. We need your support!
Don't miss out on this extraordinary month at Brava. All are welcome! Tickets for all these events are available on our website at www.brava.org.
Coming Soon... World Premier of "Over the Mountain", Written by local playwright Brian Thorstenson, Directed by our very own Raelle Myrick-Hodges, and Music by local composer/singer Meklit Hadero.
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