by Mark St. Germain
Based onThe Best of Enemies by Osha Gray Davidson
directed by Julianne Boyd
Inspired by the best-selling book by Osha Gray Davidson, The Best of Enemies is a true story about the relationship between C.P. Ellis (a Grand Cyclops of the KKK) and Ann Atwater (an African-American civil rights activist) during the desegregation of the Durham, NC, schools in 1971. The Best of Enemies exposes the poison of prejudice in the hearts of Atwater and Ellis who, by facing each other, are forced to face the worst, and best, in themselves.
“A compelling story of an unexpected friendship, a story about change and growth, and ultimately, redemption” - Berkshire Arts Almanac
Recommended for mature audiences due to strong language.
sponsored by The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation
Good People
January 29 - February 24, 2013
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The Tony Award-winning Broadway hit by David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by David Saint
Produced in association with Seattle Repertory Theatre
Welcome to Southie, a Boston neighborhood where a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo… where this month’s paycheck covers last month’s bills… and where Margie Walsh has just been let go from yet another job. Facing eviction and scrambling to catch a break, Margie thinks an old fling who's made it out of Southie might be her ticket to a fresh new start. But is this apparently self-made man secure enough to face his humble beginnings? Margie is about to risk what little she has left to find out.
With his signature humorous glow, David Lindsay-Abaire, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author ofThe Rabbit Hole, explores the struggles, shifting loyalties and unshakeable hopes that come with having next to nothing in America.
sponsored by The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation
coproduced in association with Seattle Repertory Theatre
Rich Girl
March 12 - April 7, 2013
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a world premiere by Victoria Stewart
directed by Michael Bloom
produced in association with Cleveland Play House
For the first time in her life, Claudine has toppled head-over-heels in love. But her celebrity-financial-guru mother has obvious misgivings about her daughter’s amorous entanglements with Henry -- an artist with rugged good looks, just enough charisma and a negative bank balance. But does money matter when happiness is on the line? A modern day adaptation of Henry James' Washington Square, Rich Girl is a clever and hip new comedy about women and their relationship to men, mothers and money - in that order.
Venus in Fur
April 23 - May 18, 2013
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by David Ives
“Venus Sizzles” – Bloomberg
The sexy hit of the New York theatre season, this electrifying and darkly seductive comedy will shock and surprise as it deftly blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. With a crash of thunder and lightning, an arresting young actress, Vanda, arrives hours late at the end of a long and unfruitful audition day. An emotionally-charged game of cat and mouse unfolds as Vanda makes clear her determination to land the lead in Thomas’ new play, an adaptation of the classic erotic novel, Venus in Fur.
(Recommended for ages 17 and up)
"SERIOUSLY SMART & VERY FUNNY!" – The New York Times
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