Brecht's 'Man is Man' Begins at HERE 12/10; Binnerts Directs

Acclaimed Dutch director Paul Binnerts helms a new production of Bertolt Brecht's Man is Man - a the timely story of a malleable soldier who loses his identity in a period of war and uncertainty - with previews to begin Wednesday, December 5, prior to its official press opening on December 10 at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Avenue) in Manhattan.

"Brecht's prophetic 1926 classic Man is Man follows the transformation of Galy Gay from a naive and ignorant porter in Colonial British India into a vicious fighting machine, at the hands of a company of soldiers who need a fourth man. Offering an unusual view on the dilemmas and cruelties of war, Binnerts' production of Man is Man is played as 'real-time theater,' with the actors always present on stage as themselves, in effect being themselves in the play's roles and scenes, which they re-create," explain press notes.

The production, produced by The Elephant Brigade at HERE Arts Center, features Lauren Blumenfeld, Tristin Daley, Eric Eastman, Brandon Kyle Goodman, Natalie Kuhn, Justin Lauro, and Sarah Wood.

Man is Man runs December 5-22 at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Avenue, between Spring and Broome Streets, enter on Dominick Street). Performances are Mondays and Wednesdays-Saturdays at 8:30pm and Sundays at 4:00pm (no performances Tuesdays).  Tickets are $18 ($15 students/seniors) and can be reserved by calling the HERE Arts Center box office at 212-352-3101 or online at www.here.org or www.theelephantbrigade.com.