David Dossey

BWW Review: THE WEIR at Burning Coal Theatre Stirs Up Haunting Tale of Woe

What makes a good play? A musical can hook you with a snappy showstopper, but a play, on the other hand, is all about the language, rhythm, and story. And some of the best contemporary plays I've seen of late are more character-driven than plot-driven and an exploration into the daily life of the everyman, muddling through just like the rest of us, trying to find himself or reconcile with his inner demons. I suppose it is the fine art of storytelling, as well as the astute observation of the ordinary while skating between the supernatural and the mundane, that makes Burning Coal's current production of Conor McPherson's THE WEIR so engrossing.

Burning Coal Presents an Evening of Suspense, Blarney and a Pint or Two

The Burning Coal Theatre Company is proud to present Conor McPherson's The Weir, the story of what happens on a seemingly quiet evening in a rural Irish pub when the local boys are visited by a stranger. Directed by Jerome Davis, The Weir will play at Burning Coal's Murphey School Auditorium in downtown Raleigh from November 29th through December 16th. There will be a "pay what you can day" on Sunday December 2nd.   Performances are November 29, 30 and December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 & 15 at 7:30 pm and December 2, 9 & 16th at 2 pm.  Tickets are available now for $25, with a senior discount (65+) at $20, a student, teachers, and active military discount at $15 and student rush tickets for $5 (if available) at curtain. Those interested can secure their tickets online at burningcoal.org or by calling the box office at 919.834.4001.

Burning Coal Theatre Company's THE SEAFARER Closes 2/21

Burning Coal Theatre Company's The Seafarer will close on Feb. 21, 2010 at Meymandi Theatre at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh.

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents THE SEAFARER 2/4-21

Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, NC will present Conor McPherson's The Seafarer February 4 - 21, 2010 at Meymandi Theatre at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh.

Photo Flash: Burning Coal Theatre Presents THE SEAFARER

Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, NC will present Conor McPherson's The Seafarer February 4 - 21, 2010 at Meymandi Theatre at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh.

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents THE SEAFARER 2/4-21

Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, NC will present Conor McPherson's The Seafarer February 4 - 21, 2010 at Meymandi Theatre at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh.

Photo Flash: Burning Coal Theater Company Presents THE SEAFARER

Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, NC will present Conor McPherson's The Seafarer February 4 - 21, 2010 at Meymandi Theatre at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh.

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents THE SEAFARER 2/4-21

Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, NC will present Conor McPherson's The Seafarer February 4 - 21, 2010 at Meymandi Theatre at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh.

Barter Theater Presents OF MICE AND MEN At Brooklyn Center For the Performing Arts 11/22

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2009-2010 Theater Series on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 3pm with the Barter Theatre's production of Of Mice and Men.

Barter Theater Presents OF MICE AND MEN At Brooklyn Center For the Performing Arts 11/22

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2009-2010 Theater Series on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 3pm with the Barter Theatre's production of Of Mice and Men.