THE TASK Opens at Castillo Theatre January 22

The Task by Heiner Müller opens at Castillo Theatre on January 22, and runs through February 21.

The Task is translated by Carl Weber; Music & lyrics by Fred Newman; Directed by Gabrielle L. Kurlander.

The promise of revolution comes to Jamaica in 1799, as the timeless themes of love, loss and betrayal collide in a challenging play by acclaimed German avant-gardist Heiner Müller.

Castillo continues expanding the boundaries of political theatre as popular director Gabrielle L. Kurlander mounts the first-ever American production of Müller's The Task performed by an all-Black cast. With Fred Newman's avant-garde songs, Billy Taylor's gospel, R&B classics and rap, this is New York City experimental theatre at its best.

Performances January 22 - February 21, 2010; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

The CASTILLO THEATRE is located at 543 West 42nd Street (bet. 10th & 11th Avenues)

ADMISSION: $35 adults; $10 students and senior citizens; TDF accepted; Group rates available.

To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit www.TheatreMania.org or call 212-941-1234.

 

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