theater@transy
season 2011-12
Almost, Maine by John Cariani
Directed by Sullivan Canaday White
Lexington, KY Premiere
On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night's dream.
October 27-29, November3-4@ 7:30p; October 30 & November 5@2pm
American Shakespeare Center Presents the Almost Blasphemy Tour
The American Shakespeare Center if fiercely dedicated to exceeding the expectation of its audience, re-creating the festive sense of community Shakespeare’s company did by having actors speak directly to the audience and including them in the world of the play. With over two decades of global touring experience, this elite troupe from the Blakfriars Playhouse stands as one of America’s foremost providers of quality entertainment to performing arts centers and educational institutions on both sides of the Atlantic.
November 7 @ 7:30pm: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
November 8 @ 7:30pm: Tis Pity She’s a Whore
Caroline by Cory Collins and Cameron Lindsey
Directed by Evan Bergman
World Premiere
This is the world premiere of Caroline written by two TU students and directed by Evan Bergman. Through Graham’s thoughts and narration, Caroline embarks on the journey of two men, brought together by the love of their lives –connected by what they would die for. From awkward third-wheel beginnings to moments of bromantic proportions, the play chronicles the growth of a friendship that may have never been. Through all of their adventures, however, unexpected happenings will force them to face the question: Can a love triangle stand strong when three becomes two?
December 1-3 @7:30pm; December 4 @2pm
Spinning into Butter by Rebecca Gilman
Directed by Annie Barbera
Advisor: Sullivan Canaday White
Regional Premiere
Spinning Into Butter explores the dangers of both racism and political correctness in America today. When one of the few African American students at liberal Belmont College begins receiving hate mail, the campus erupts, first with shock, then with mutual recrimination as faculty and students alike try to prove their own tolerance by condemning one another. At the center of this maelstrom is Sarah Daniels, the dean of students. As the administration sponsors public "race forums" and the students start their activist groups, Sarah is forced to explore her own feelings of racism. Her self-examination leads to some surprising discoveries and painful insights, the consequences of which even she can't predict.
February 16-18; 23-25@7:30pm; Feb19@2pm
Rough Magic by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Directed by Heather Porter Theatre Guild Show
Regional Premiere
Transplanting characters from The Tempest to present-day New York, ROUGH MAGIC is a Shakespearean action-adventure-fantasy in the tradition of Harry Potter and The X-Men that conjures a mythical, magical meta-universe in which the evil sorcerer Prospero is willing to do anything to recover his stolen book of magic—even if it means Manhattan's destruction. Lucky for us, New York's defenders include a quartet of unlikely heroes: A plucky, raven-haired dramaturg named Melanie Porter, who has the ability to free characters from plays; Prospero's hunky (though not-too-bright) son, Caliban; a revenge-seeking Fury from Ancient Greece named Tisiphone; and a seventeen-year-old lifeguard from Coney Island named Chet Baxter. May the forces of evil beware...
May 17-19@7:30pm; May 20@2pm