Department of Theatre Arts > University of Louisville

2007-2008 Season

	Interrogating the Nude Doug Wright Directed by Jim Tompkins Sept. 26- 30 at the Playhouse Meet Marcel Duchamp and his twin, Rose Selavy, as they may have been in 1913 when the New York Armory show scandalized the American public and the art world. Man Ray shows up too. An unusual, witty and elegant play which re(de)constructs the Cubist masterpiece, "Nude Descending a Staircase." Strong language and nudity. More information: Interrogating the Nude

Interrogating the Nude

Doug Wright
Directed by Jim Tompkins
Sept. 26- 30 at the Playhouse

Meet Marcel Duchamp and his twin, Rose Selavy, as they may have been in 1913 when the New York Armory show scandalized the American public and the art world. Man Ray shows up too. An unusual, witty and elegant play which re(de)constructs the Cubist masterpiece, "Nude Descending a Staircase." Strong language and nudity.

More information: Interrogating the Nude

	Cage Rhythm by Kia Corthron, directed by Nefertiti Burton Oct. 17-21 in the Thrust Frank scenes of the daily life of female prisoners are juxtaposed against the lyrical imagery of the women's dreams and memories of their children. Cage Rhythm brings to life the race, gender and class inequities within the criminal justice system.

	Angels in America, Part I, “Millennium Approaches” by Tony Kushner, Directed by Rinda Frye Nov. 14-18 at the Playhouse Winner of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize, this groundbreaking epic weaves the lives of fictional and historical characters into a dynamic nexus of social, sexual, and political revelations. Produced as part of the College of Arts & Science’s Centennial Celebration and its “Life of the Mind” series, which brought Kushner to campus on Oct. 11, 2007.

Angels in America, Part I, “Millennium Approaches”

by Tony Kushner,
Directed by Rinda Frye
Nov. 14-18 at the Playhouse

Winner of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize, this groundbreaking epic weaves the lives of fictional and historical characters into a dynamic nexus of social, sexual, and political revelations. Produced as part of the College of Arts & Science’s Centennial Celebration and its “Life of the Mind” series, which brought Kushner to campus on Oct. 11, 2007.

	A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart directed by Jim Hesselman Jan. 30-Feb. 3 in the Thrust Theatre Based on the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus, this Broadway musical follows the bawdy pursuits of a slave named Pseudolus to win his freedom by helping his master woo the girl next door.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart
directed by Jim Hesselman
Jan. 30-Feb. 3 in the Thrust Theatre

Based on the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus, this Broadway musical follows the bawdy pursuits of a slave named Pseudolus to win his freedom by helping his master woo the girl next door.

	Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare Directed by Dennis Krausnick Feb. 27-March 2 in the Thrust Theatre This seldom seen drama of revenge, probably Shakespeare’s earliest tragedy and certainly his bloodiest, focuses on a fictional Roman general and the cycle of violence with his stalwart enemy Tamora, Queen of the Goths. Due to adult subject matter, language, and graphic violence, we do not recommend the play for children under the age of 16 SPECIAL PROMOTION: Buy One get One FREE for "Titus Andronicus" when you present your ticket stub from The Frazier International History Museum. Buy One get One FREE at The Frazier International History Museum when you present your "Titus Andronicus" ticket stub.

Titus Andronicus

by William Shakespeare
Directed by Dennis Krausnick
Feb. 27-March 2 in the Thrust Theatre

This seldom seen drama of revenge, probably Shakespeare’s earliest tragedy and certainly his bloodiest, focuses on a fictional Roman general and the cycle of violence with his stalwart enemy Tamora, Queen of the Goths.

Due to adult subject matter, language, and graphic violence, we do not recommend the play for children under the age of 16

SPECIAL PROMOTION:

Buy One get One FREE for "Titus Andronicus" when you present your ticket stub from The Frazier International History Museum.

Buy One get One FREE at The Frazier International History Museum when you present your "Titus Andronicus" ticket stub.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God

Djanet Sears
Directed by Dr. Lundeana Thomas
April 16- 20 at the Playhouse.

Set in a 200-year-old Black community in Canada, this play will make you laugh and weep, and sometimes all at once. A country doctor struggles to make sense of the death of her child, the disintegration of her marriage, and her eccentric father’s astonishing crusade.

2006-07 Academic Season

Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward
September 27 - October 1
Directed by James R. Tompkins
Thrust Theatre

Imagine Charles' surprise when his dead wife's ghost pops up at a seance, refusing to leave unless he comes with her. His new wife is even more upset in this comedy packed with Coward's breezy wit and cutting satire.

King Hedley II by August Wilson
October 25 - October 29
Directed by Pault Carter Harrison, guest artist
Thrust Theatre

An African American Theatre Program production
Eager for a new life, King returns to Pittsburgh in the 1980's to struggle with old friends, old haunts and family. This production commemorates the recent death of Wilson, one of America's foremost playwrights.

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
November 15 - November 19
Directed by Rinda Frye
Playhouse

Relive a timeless drama about the bloom of young love that triumphs. Set in the Italian Renaissance with swordplay choreographed by experts from the Frazier International History Museum.

Refractions
January 1 - February 4
Directed by Rhea Lehman
Thrust Theatre

Currently under construction! A newly inspired collection of student-developed pieces, including adaptations of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, interviews, journalism and more.

My Secret Language of Wishes by Cori Thomas
February 18 - March 4
Directed by Lundeana Thomas
Thrust Theatre

An African American Theatre Program production
Who will adopt Rose, a disabled African American teenager: the plain-speaking white woman who cares for her or the business woman who just might share more with Rose than the color of their skin? This new play is by one of New York's most promising playwrights.

Urinetown: The Musical by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann
April 18 - April 22
Directed by Jim Hesselman, guest artist
Playhouse

When water shortages force the government to restrict bathrooms, only the priveleged can afford to pee at corporate-owned facilities. Follow this tongue-in-cheek musical's hero, who rises to defend the poor and liberate the potties.

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