Classics reVisioned
2006-07
From ancient Greek myths re-imagined in American vernaculars to award-winning children's stories adapted by Georgetown artists for the stage, the Theater Program's new season highlights the energy created by linking new and old, music and drama, students and professionals.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND INTERDISCIPLINARY SEASON
Each season the Theater Program also features free special events, including master classes, guest lectures, Q&As, previews and receptions. This year's events will include Sigui, a world permiere by Amadou Kone, directed by Roger Bensky which will feature artists from Europe and Africa; as well as a special production produced by Nomadic Theatre for their 25th Anniversary and directed by senior JoJo Ruff, under the mentorship of Professor Derek Goldman. Keep checking back for more information on these and other events.
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Previously shown this season:
Oct 12-14 at 8, Oct 15 at 2; Oct 18-21 at 8 in the Gonda Theatre
THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS
Conceived and Adapted by Lee Breuer
Music Composed by Bob Telson
Directed by Isaiah Wooden; Musical Direction by Stanley J. Thurston
A musically rich and lyrical adaptation of the Sophoclean tragedy, The Gospel at Colonus stages the story of Oedipus' final days in the context of a Pentecostal Service. Part ritual, part theatrical experience, part religious event, the production celebrates the redeeming power of love and the sense of oneness found in community. Poetic storytelling and lively Gospel music, tempered by the coolness of Greek tragedy results in potent civic and cathartic theatre. The Gospel at Colonus is a collaboration between the Theater Program and Black Theater Ensemble.
Nov 9-11 at 8, Nov 12 at 2, Nov 15-18 at 8 in the Gonda Theatre
EURYDICE
By Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Derek Goldman
Designed by Guest Artist Clint Ramos
This area premiere of an award-winning play from one of America's hottest playwrights (The Clean House, A Passion Play), boldly reimagines the tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, with a mix of poetic imagery, contemporary characters, and surprising twists. The result is at once playful and profound -- a lyrical exploration of music and memory, and of love and loss.
Jan 25 at 8; Jan 26 at 11& 8; Jan 27 at 8 in the Gonda Theatre
RIGHT AS RAIN
Written & Directed by Derek Goldman
A Workshop Production of an Image Based, Original Play about Ann Frank & the Holocaust. Co-sponored with Jewish Civilization, Jewish Chaplaincy, CERES & Donors. Right As Rain juxtaposes an expressionistic retelling of the Anne Frank story with the trial at Nuremberg of Arthur Seyss-Inquart, the Nazi official most directly responsible for the round-up of Jews in the Netherlands. Ages 12 & up. Post show discussion after each show.
Feb 21-23 at 8; Feb 24 at 2 & 8; Feb 25 at 2 in the Devine Studio Theatre
SWIMMY AND OTHER STORIES
Adapted and directed by Natsu Onoda
Come see Swimmy the Fish swim, Fredrick the Mouse sing, and the hungry caterpillar eat through the set! Your favorite children's books will come inventively alive on stage for this original production, featuring on-the-spot, large-scale drawing, video, and live sound LIVE ANIMALS. This experimental performance, devised in collaboration with GU students, is appropriately upbeat for children, and wacky enough for grown-ups. Recommended for children from 8 to 80; for families; hip young adults; and whimsical friends of theater.
Mar 22-24 at 8, Mar 25 at 2, Mar 28-30 at 8, Mar 31 at 2
BIG LOVE
By Charles Mee
Directed by Maya Roth
Designed by Guest Artist Clint Ramos
Acrobatic, lyrical, filled with music, humor and humanity, Big Love is Charles Mee's highly theatrical modern-day adaptation of Aeschylus' The Suppliant Women. Fifty brides escape the eve before their arranged wedding to fifty brothers, seeking asylum and hope in Greece. A meditation on love, rights and gender. A serious comedy of mythic proportions!
