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DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE 2008-2009 SEASON
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To Be Young, Gifted, and Black
October 16 - 26, 2008
Kay Theatre
a portrait of Lorraine Hansberry in her own words
adapted by Robert Nemiroff
directed by Scot Reese
Aspirations, dreams, and hopes abound in this poignant chronicle based on the plays, letters and memoirs of Lorraine Hansberry, revealing the drama of her world and what shaped her as a Black American, woman and artist.
The performance on Thursday, October 23 will be sign interpreted. |
| Between Trains
November 13 - 23, 2008
Kogod Theatre
a new work by Juanita Rockwell
directed by Leslie Felbain
Lost in a space between here and there, self and other, dream and reality, life and death, Baltimore-based playwright Juanita Rockwell explores Buddhist views on karma, compassion and choice in this poetic play with songs.
The performance on Thursday, November 20 will be sign interpreted.
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Anton in Show Business
February 12
- 21, 2009
Kogod Theatre
by Jane Martin
directed by Jeremy Skidmore
Three actresses search for the breakout roles that will launch them into "SHOW BUSINESS!" in this zany backstage comedy, discovering what can happen in real life - and on stage - despite the best of intentions.
The performance on Thursday, February 19 will be sign interpreted.
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| The Winter's Tale
February 26
- March 7, 2009
Kay Theatre
by William Shakespeare
directed by Leigh Smiley
Fortune tests love, friendship and loyalty in Shakespeare's classic saga, centering on a royal family separated by jealousy, tragedy and time. But...what is lost may be found through the awakening of faith and forgiveness.
The performance on Thursday, March 5 will be sign interpreted.
There will be a post show discussion on Sunday, March 1st featuring director Leigh Smiley and the cast - led by Dramaturg Gina Pisasale.
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| The Illusion
April 23
- May 2, 2009
Kogod Theatre
by
Pierre Corneille
adapted by Tony Kushner
directed by
Mitchell Hébert
Fantasy and reality converge, often with comedic results, in Tony Kushner's adaptation of Corneille's memorable tale. A remorseful father seeks to know the fate of his wayward son in an exploration of the greatest illusion of all---love.
The performance on Thursday, April 30 will be sign interpreted.
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University of Maryland Production Archives
Photos from Spring 2008 Productions
To purchase tickets call 301.405 ARTS for order online at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center website.
Contact us via email with questions, comments and feedback,
or call us at 301-405-6676.
Department of Theatre, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
20742-1610
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