2nd Story Presents A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE 4/24-5/24

2nd Story Theatre presents Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "A Streetcar Named Desire", a smoldering tale of passion and illusion set in steamy New Orleans. Directed by Ed Shea, "A Streetcar Names Desire" runs from April 24 through May 24. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm; ticket price is $10 for preview and $25 for regular performances. 2nd Story Theatre is located at 28 Market St., Warren, RI. For tickets, visit the Box Office, call 401-247-4200 or email boxoffice@2ndStoryTheatre.com. Visit the website at www.2ndStoryTheatre.com.

"What better way to finish our season of American Classics than staging the most famous of them all", says Ed Shea, director. "Tennessee Williams' sexy, sultry, soaring language will be enhanced immeasurably by our signature bare-knuckled approach to theatre. I guarantee you will experience it anew."

Steamy and sensual, "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams is the provocatively stunning story of the indomitable Blanche DuBois. In the sullied French Quarter of New Orleans, Blanche arrives to live with her sister Stella, for an ‘indefinite amount of time'. Armed with a sordid past and illusions of grandeur, Blanche's arrival spurs conflict with Stella's rough, immigrant husband Stanley Kowalski. A fading flower, Blanche desperately seeks a new life but the tempestuous Stanley has other plans. Their potent struggle for power erupts into a torrid finale filled with passion and desire.

TALKIN' IT UP AT 2nd STORY

Discussion Sunday

Put on your thinking cap.

Two humanities discussions on the production's theatrical aspects and the humanities themes roused by the play. Discussions are free and open to the public. Pre-show discussion begins at 2pm; post-show discussion begins immediately following the performance.

Sponsored by the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities

Sunday, May 3

Ed-ification [sq] Week
Post Play, Post Mortem, Post Haste.

Brief, spirited, informal armchair conversations about each production's unique theatrical journey from page to stage. Included in the price of admission. Post-show discussions follow each performance for the week.

Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17

ShrinkRap [sq]
Put the play on the couch.

Psychiatrist Rendueles Villalba, MD leads a post-show discussion to examine the play and playwright from the psychological perspective. Included in the price of admission. Post-show discussion.
Friday, May 22

ABOUT 2ND STORY THEATRE
2nd Story Theatre is a professional, non-equity company with a unique aesthetic and the highest artistic standards for excellence in the performance of great plays in its relaxed 130 seat black box theatre. Founded in Newport, Rhode Island in 1978 by Pat Hegnauer and Ed Shea, the theatre found a permanent home in the historic district of Warren, RI in 2001 under the artistic direction of Ed Shea. 2nd Story Theatre offers acting classes through its studio arm, the Actorsworkshop.

April 24 - May 24
Costume Designer: Ron Cesario
Light Designer: Ron Allen
Set Designer: Trevor Elliot
Operations Manager: Ryan Maxwell
Artistic Producer: Peggy Becker

Where:
2nd Story Theatre
28 Market St.
Warren, RI 02885

Box Office:
2nd Story Theatre
28 Market St.
Warren, RI 02885
401-247-4200
info@2ndStoryTheatre.com
Open Tuesday - Friday from 11:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 12:00- 4:00pm

Admission:
Preview: $10
Regular: $25
Website:
www.2ndStoryTheatre.com

 

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