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UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL
by Glen Berger (October 13–30, 2011)
A Comic-Mystery
A by-the-book (no pun intended) librarian sets out to find the culprit who returns a book 113 years overdue.
A clue scribbled in the margin of the book sets him on a cosmic journey around the globe and through his own psyche. As the mystery unravels, we travel back in time through the ages. A one-man multi-media production that “makes The Da Vinci Code seem like a game of hide-and-seek,” says Variety. Directed by ETC Executive Artistic Director, Jonathan Fox.
THE LION IN WINTER
by James Goldman (December 1–18, 2011 )
A Witty Costume Drama
Family life can be hell. Especially at Christmas. Especially in the 12th century.
In the year 1183, King Henry II is planning to choose his successor. But he must first run a gauntlet of conniving by his wife, his mistress, and his three sons. Packed with humor, mind games, and clever plot twists, this hit play about the ultimate dysfunctional family was nominated for two Tony Awards and turned into an Academy Award-winning film. Starring Stephanie Zimbalist as Eleanor of Aquitaine. Directed by Jenny Sullivan.
THE 39 STEPS
adaptation by Patrick Barlow
(February 2–19, 2012)
Extended through February 26, 2012
A Madcap Farce
The Tony Award-winning hit Broadway comedy where hilarity meets Alfred Hitchcock.
Richard Hannay, a debonair gentleman, is at a London theatre, when a fight breaks out and shots are fired. In the ensuing panic, he finds himself holding the hand of the frightened Annabella, a spy who tells him that she has uncovered a plot to steal vital military secrets by an espionage organization called the "39 Steps". The next morning, when she turns up dead, he finds himself on the run. With lightning quick costume changes that are reminiscent of The Mystery of Irma Vep, a cast of 4 plays over 140 characters in this fast-paced farce that owes as much to Monty Python as it does to Hitchcock. (Single tickets are now on sale)
CREDITORS
by August Strindberg
(March 29–April 15, 2012)
A Psychological Thriller
A sexy and savage tale of betrayal and revenge, filled with intrigue and wit.
At a seaside resort, Adolph, a young artist, is frustrated by his marriage to the older, domineering Tekla and begins to doubt her love for him. He receives instruction from Gustav, a mysterious figure who teaches Adolph how to regain the upper hand in the relationship. But in this acerbic triangle of love and war, no one is certain who ultimately wields the power. Jonathan Fox directs a modern adaptation of this classic take-no-prisoners comic-drama, one of August Strindberg’s most powerful plays.
BLACK PEARL SINGS!
by Frank Higgins
(June 14–July 1, 2012 )
An uplifting story filled with music.
A song collector for the Library of Congress travels the country seeking little-known melodies. When she encounters Pearl in a Texas prison, she discovers dozens of musical treasures in the African tradition. Together, the two women form a bond that transcends race, class, and culture.
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