The Columbia University School of the Arts presents the 2009 M.F.A. Acting class in a Columbia Stages production of Geoffrey Chaucer's THE CANTERBURY TALES, a new adaptation by Ken Kaissar, directed by Yuriy Kordonskiy, running November 13 - 22 at The Riverside Theatre, located in the historic Riverside Church at 91 Claremont Avenue between 120th and 122nd Streets.
As a group of pilgrims journeys to Canterbury to pay homage to Thomas Becket, they engage in a battle of wits to see who can tell the most entertaining story. This contest results in breathtaking narratives of glorious honor, salacious lust, unspeakable courage, relentless faith and hilarious ribaldry. Join Columbia's 2009 M.F.A. Acting class as they fearlessly bring to life these timeless tales.
This new adaptation of Chaucer's masterpiece showcases the entire 2009 M.F.A. Acting class, in a production that celebrates the culmination of their graduate training. The acting ensemble is Amanda Broomell, Ji Young Choi, Sanam Erfani, Rebecca Hirota, Kim Katzberg, James MacBean, Lauren Murphy, Adam Radford, Luc Radu,
Casey Robinson, Josh Sauerman, Nadia Sepsenwol, Tom Slot, Steven Sun, Alison Weisgall, Patrick Yeoman and Jehan O. Young.
The creative team includes: set and costume designer Yana Glushanok; lighting designer Lucrecia Briceño; composer/sound designer Bill Barclay; and assistant costumer Anna-Alisa Belous.
Tickets for THE CANTERBURY TALES can be purchased online at
www.ColumbiaStages.com, by calling 212.870.6784, or by visiting the Box Office at The Riverside Theatre. Box Office hours are Thursday—Saturday, 4:00PM—8:00PM and Sunday noon—4:00PM, as well as one hour prior to performances.
Tickets for all Columbia Stages productions are $15 general admission, $5 for seniors, free for anyone with a Columbia University ID, and free for all other students with valid student ID, subject to availability.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Thursday, November 13 at 8:00PM
Friday, November 14 at 8:00PM
Saturday, November 15 at 2:00PM and 8:00PM
Sunday, November 16 at 2:00PM
Wednesday, November 19 at 8:00PM
Thursday, November 20 at 8:00PM
Friday, November 21 at 8:00PM
Saturday, November 22 at 2:00PM and 8:00PM
