Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company will produce five works, including one world premiere, in the 2011-2012 season, which opens October 21, 2011 and runs through April 22, 2012 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Ilyria
Book, Music and Lyrics by Peter Mills
Adapted by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
Directed by Scott Wise
Choreographed by Jeremy Czarniak
November 11, 2011 - November 20, 2011
This musical re-telling of Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies, captures both the rollicking energy of the play's hilarious hijinks and its deeply felt emotions of loss and unrequited love.
Twelfth Night
Directed by Bridget Connors
December 9, 2012 - December 18, 2012
One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, Twelfth Night is a beguiling comedy pondering love lost and found. A shipwreck separates twins Viola and Sebastian, but tragedy quickly turns to comedy when they wash up in a land turned upside-down by love. With raucous antics, ravishing language and rich characters, Shakespeare creates a bittersweet tale of laughter and longing.
World Premiere: M33
Based on the play Marathon 33 by June Havoc
Original and Adapted Materials by Peter Gregus and Tome´ Cousin
Directed and Choreographed by Peter Gregus and Tome´ Cousin
February 24, 2012 - March 4, 2012
Freshly minted from June Havoc's original play, revisions and her personal treasure trove of artistic artifacts, this newly adapted theatrical experience exposes the original source of our current fascination with the advent of "reality television." The time is Depression era 1933, at the height of our country's darkest hour. Mixing elements of vaudeville theater, burlesque, music hall, and new media with a Heavy Dose of sadism and masochism, we experience a new perspective of the famed Havoc family (Mama Rose, Baby / Dainty June and Louise "Gypsy Rose Lee"), through the eyes, soul and body of the teen-aged June. The place is the often brutal, absurdly humorous, dangerous and exciting world of the dance marathons, littered with people who would do almost anything for a meal, money, a shot at fame, and a place to survive.
The Conservatory Theatre Company's 2011 - 2012 season subscriptions-which save patrons up to 35% off single ticket prices-are available now. Those who purchase three subscriptions get the fourth free. To order a season subscription, contact the Pittsburgh Playhouse box office by phone 412-392-8000 or online www.pittsburghplayhouse.com. Season subscriptions range in price from $50 - $70. Single tickets will be available for purchase on September 6, 2011 and range in price from $18 - $20.
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