AtticRep Sets 10th Anniversary Season

2015-2016 marks the 10th season of acclaimed theatre company AtticRep, and its second in residence at the Tobin Center of Performing Arts. The 10th Anniversary Season presents four dynamic productions which achieve a compelling and diverse exploration of childhood, forgiveness, the loss of innocence, and growing up female. In addition to infusing the season's three adapted plays, these themes culminate in one completely-original work, furthering the much-heralded company's mission to challenge the creative imagination of the San Antonio community.

The 10th Anniversary season opens at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on November 11, 2015 with the second AtticRep International Festival of Performance of San Antonio. As part of a new initiative, AtticRep presents "Pinocchio" by the lauded Teatro del Drago of Ravenna, Italy. By presenting this extraordinary work of theatre, AtticRep takes a step further into international collaboration, following AtticRep's residency in India in 2014 with CREA-Shakti, and the upcoming collaborations in Italy with Teatro Potlach and Teatro Del Drago in Summer 2015.

In addition to "Pinocchio," AtticRep will produce "The Amish Project" and "Secrets of a Soccer Mom," a contrasting duo of plays which bring forth a complex spectrum of the American female experience. Rounding out the season is the world premiere of "14," an original work about a teenage girl growing up in a post-9/11 world. "14" incorporates aerial and contemporary dance, and is being developed in collaboration with Aerial Horizons and the choreographer Seme Jatib.

Of this compelling and diverse roster, Producing Artistic Director Roberto Prestigiacomo says, "With the 10th Anniversary season, we continue to produce theatre for social change by focusing on growing up female in post-9/11 America; the challenges women face in a constantly shifting family structure, the ability to forgive, and the loss of innocence. Artistically, AtticRep embraces dynamism in performance by integrating music, dance, puppetry, shadow theatre, and aerial work into these productions. This dynamic and fantastical 2015-2016 season will entertain, provoke dialogue, and make our audiences marvel at the creative potential of theatre."

AtticRep's 10th Anniversary Season:

Pinocchio by Teatro del Drago

AtticRep International Festival of Performance San Antonio

Performances:

November 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 at 8 pm

November 14 and 22nd at 2:30 PM

PINOCCHIO
A magical re-telling of the old fairytale full of color, music, and stunning visuals will entrance audiences of all ages. Teatro del Drago integrates puppetry and shadow theatre alongside actors, telling the tale through movement, puppets and music without the use of spoken dialogue. This production has toured internationally and returns to San Antonio for an encore performance following its one-night only presentation at Trinity University in 2013.

Based in Ravenna, Italy, Teatro del Drago is the puppet theatre company of the Monticelli family, established in 1820 by Ariodante Monticelli. Today, brothers Mauro and Andrea represent the fifth generation in this unbroken family tradition. The company has performed Pinocchio in numerous major festivals in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Unites.

AtticRep's International Festival of Performance of San Antonio is an initiative to bring thought-provoking international work to San Antonio audiences.

The Amish Project by Jessica Dickey

San Antonio Premiere

Performances:

February 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 at 8 PM

Feb13 and 21 at 2:30 PM

The Amish Project is a play based on a school shooting in the Amish village of Nickel Mines, in which a gunman shot and killed five girls between the ages of 6 and 13. The 2006 incident made international news, forcing a quiet traditional culture into the spotlight of a ravenous news media, and putting Amish life and faith under worldwide scrutiny. The Amish Project traces the extraordinary path of forgiveness and compassion forged in the wake of violent horror, as a community in crisis chooses hope over vengeance. The Amish Project holds the audience spellbound, and opens us to delve into our shared humanity.

"Extraordinary... compelling... the play is also a remarkable piece of writing. -New York Times

"The Amish Project is thought-provoking, compelling theatre..." -nytheatre.com

Secrets of a Soccer Mom by Kathleen Clark

San Antonio Premiere

Performances:

April 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16 at 8 PM

April 10, 17 at 2:30

Three engaging women reluctantly take the field in a mothers vs. sons soccer game, intending to let the children win. But as the game unfolds, these soccer moms turn from sideline supporters into fierce competitors intent on scoring. A visceral contest reveals the characters' desire to reignite the good humor, independence and sexuality of their youth, before the responsibilities of motherhood took over. Secrets of a Soccer Mom questions the culture of sitcoms, mommy blogs and marketing platitudes, and forges a salute, a confession, and a call to action.

"Let's hear it for Soccer Moms, a diverting comedy with a slick style and attention, holding crisp dialogue.''-The New York Times

"A sympathetic and compelling comedy with constant laughs." - Variety

14

A performance incorporating aerial arts, dance, music and text

Created by Roberto Prestigiacomo in collaboration with Aerial Horizons

Aerial choreography: Julia Langenberg

Dance Choreography by Seme Jatib

Performances:

June 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 at 8 PM

June 12 and 19 at 2:30 PM

Performed through aerial acrobatics, dance, words, music, and a stunning visual vocabulary, 14illustrates the journey of a post-9/11 girl through her first 14 years of life. The piece is a poetic narrative that enacts the challenges of growing up in an era of constant change and terror, one that knows no peace and has lost its way. 14 is a love letter from a father to his growing child, asking her forgiveness for his inability to offer her a better world.

For more information on AtticRep in residence at the Tobin Center for Performing Arts visit www.atticrep.org

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