As three actresses of wildly varied backgrounds pursue their dream of performing in a San Antonio production of Chekhov's Three Sisters, they take a tumble down the rabbit hole and into the strange wonderland of theater. This satirical, backstage comedy converys the joys, pains and absurdities of putting on a play, while poking hilarious fun at American culture. Appropriate for ages 14 and up.
What do a flirty former actress, a pouty 16-year-old, a hippie husband and a divorced carpenter have in common? Very little, or at least that's what they think until they take a six week community acting class. In this hilarious and touching play, we catch glimpses of the poignant drama that animates ordinary lives. Called an "Absorbing, unblinking and sharply funny play" by the New York Times, Circle Mirror Transformation celebrates the subtle and surprising power of creativity. Appropriate for ages 14 and up for adult themes.
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, the Academy Award for Best Picture, and triumphant in recent revivals in London and on Broadway, Amadeus weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the most influential composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. When Salieri's hard earned fame is quickly surpassed by the brilliantly gifted and frivolous Mozart, Salieri becomes consumed with secretly plotting the golden boy's downfall. This theatrical masterpiece, filled with some of the greatest music ever composed, will thrill audiences to the very end. Probably appropriate for ages 14 and up.
In this deeply autobiographical work, Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley tackles his past. A surreal comedy, packed with the wit, insight, confusion, laughter and pain that only family can bring. At once vulgar, poetic and brutally honest, Johnny leads us on a journey through his childhood in the Bronx of the mid-1950's to the turbulent late 60's and finally, to the perspective of his adulthood. Appropriate for ages 16 and up for adult themes and language.
Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award winner reinvented musicals when it debuted in 1996. Based loosely on Puccini's opera La Boheme, this rock musical follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. While the group struggles with addiction, AIDS, Poverty, and uncertainty, they also find inspiration for strength through friendship, humor, and most of all, love. Features musical numbers, "La Vie Boheme," "I'll Cover You," and "Seasons of Love." Appropriate for ages 13 and up for adult themes and language.
Miss Nelson's rude and rowdy students are misbehaving AGAIN! But the students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson is replaced by Viola Swamp, the scariest substitute teacher ever. Where did Miss Nelson go and will she ever return? Kids will enjoy this modern, witty musical while teachers and parents will love the values of respect and generosity it teaches. Appropriate for family audiences of all ages.
Santa's mischievous elves forgot to get Santa's own Christmas tree! So Santa sends them out to find the "most beautiful one of all." Meanwhile, all the trees on Snowy Mountain dream of being chosen as Santa's Christmas tree and living happily ever after in his forest. The funny and macho Mr. Douglas, the elegant and vain Lady Spruce and the sophisticated Sir Noble believe they are the perfect choice. And Miss Merry, the scraggly little pine, has to agree. But when the crazy Blizzard Wizard causes chaos for all the creatures of the forest, Miss Merry comes to the rescue and has her time to shine! The rest, of course, is Christmas history. Appropriate for family audiences of all ages.
Look at the world through a new perspective...through the many eyes of bugs! Is Spider getting too big for his own skin? Will Fly find her superhero powers? Can worm stand on his own two feet (even though he really doesn't have any)? A masterful fusion of excitement and education, this adventure is as delightfully absurd and joyously playful as the wildly popular book series. Walk alongside the worm, the spider, and the fly as they learn to overcome many of the same life challenges that we face and emerge with a better understanding- and appreciation- for who they are. Appropriate for family audiences of all ages.
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Compañeras
Written by Kathy Coudle King
Seven tenacious women – political prisoners during Uruguay's "dirty war" of the 1970s – rehearse Lorca's play, The House of Bernarda Alba to pass the time and lend one another support. Inspired by real-life testimonials, Compañeras is a story of survival and compassion. The Department of Theatre proudly presents the world premier of the 2011 – 2012 Larry Corse International Playwriting Competition winning script, Compañeras.
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