Everyman Theatre 2014-15 Season Brochure

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2014/ 2015 SEASON

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Resident Company Member Bruce Randolph Nelson in Red, named “Best theatre experience of 2013” by Baltimore Magazine and #1 Show of 2013 by City Paper.

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2014/ 2015 SEASON

THE UNDERSTUDY By THERESA REBECK AUG 27 - SEPT 28 GROUNDED By GEORGE BRANT OCT 15 - NOV 16 DEATHTRAP By IRA LEVIN DEC 10 - JAN 11 RUINED By LYNN NOTTAGE FEB 4 - MAR 8 GHOSTS By HENRIK IBSEN APR 1 - MAY 3 BLITHE SPIRIT By NOËL COWARD MAY 27 - JUNE 28

SEASON SPONSOR

MAJOR SUPPORT FROM

SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR

The Citizens of Baltimore County

The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artist Awards, www.bakerartistawards.org

WE BELIEVE THAT GREAT STORIES BEGIN WITH GREAT CHARACTERS AND THAT GREAT CHARACTERS ARE MORE EFFECTIVELY DEVELOPED THROUGH A RESIDENT ACTING COMPANY. WE ARE PROUDLY ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING THEATRES IN THE COUNTRY TO SUCCESSFULLY CONTINUE THIS TRADITION. WHY DOES THIS MATTER? BECAUSE WE THINK YOU’LL LIKE THE PLAYS MORE. WE THINK THAT WHEN IT’S DONE RIGHT, THE STORY HAS MORE HEART AND THAT YOU’RE MORE LIKELY TO LEAVE OUR THEATRE HAVING FELT SOMETHING AUTHENTIC AND GENUINE.

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Break a leg.

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“A masterpiece of comic clockwork” (Wall Street Journal) from the creator of TV’s Smash, The Understudy places the backstage tension of a frantic rehearsal in the spotlight. Meet Harry, the “real” actor who’s just a tad bitter about his lot in the theatrical world – you see, he’s just the understudy. The grossly overpaid, action movie star he’s working with doesn’t understand the play. The charmingly lovesick stage manager happens to be his ex. And the backstage technician appears to be high – oh it’s just another day in the glamorous life of being the one who didn’t quite make the cut! Will they ever pull it together before showtime?

“A RAZOR-SHARP BLACK COMEDY!” —ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

FEATURED RESIDENT COMPANY MEMBERS

CLINTON BRANDHAGEN

DANNY GAVIGAN

BETH HYLTON

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Come home for dinner.

OCT 15NOV 16 BALTIMORE PREMIERE

GROUNDED BY

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IN ASSOCIATION WITH OLNEY THEATRE CENTER

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GOLDMAN In Asssociation with

OLNEY THEATRE CENTER

A sold-out hit in London, Grounded tells the story of a hot-rod F16 fighter pilot whose unexpected pregnancy ends her career in the skies over the Middle East. She finds herself instead flying remote-controlled drones half a world away while in a comfortable trailer just outside of Vegas. Her 12-hour shift now consists of staring at a gray-screen monitor targeting terrorists by day and playing dutiful wife and mother by night. Soon finding herself struggling to play her new dual roles, this intense and thought-provoking blend of the personal and political is a one-woman tour-de-force performance.

“AS CLOSE TO PERFECTION AS IS POSSIBLE...

A POWERFUL, HALLUCINOGENIC EXPERIENCE.” —WHAT’S ON STAGE

FEATURED RESIDENT COMPANY MEMBER

MEGAN ANDERSON

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Some might kill for a script this good.

DEC 10JAN 11

AY’S BROADWEST LONG G RUNNINYCOMEDER THRILL

DEATHTRAP BY

IRA LEVIN

DIRECTED BY

VINCENT M. LANCISI

World-famous thriller playwright Sidney Bruhl is suffering from a chronic case of writers’ block.

When one of his former students shows up at his doorstep with what might be the next Broadway hit, Sidney and his wife concoct a deadly plan to make the manuscript their own. Holding the record for the longest running comedy-thriller on Broadway, Deathtrap is filled with twists and turns in a series of thrilling events that will keep you guessing on the edge of your seat until the very last moment!

“A THRILLER... A DEVILISHLY CLEVER COMEDY... SCREAM A LITTLE. IT’S GOOD FOR YOU!” —CUE MAGAZINE

FEATURED RESIDENT COMPANY MEMBERS

DANNY GAVIGAN

DEBORAH HAZLETT

BETH HYLTON

WIL LOVE

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NELSON

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R PULITZE PRIZE WINNER!

BALTIMORE PREMIERE

RUINED BY

LYNN NOTTAGE

DIRECTED BY

TAZEWELL THOMPSON

Creating poetry and lyricism out of brutality, and humor and optimism out of tragedy, Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama transports you to the brutally war-torn Congo and a brothel run by the shrewd and savvy matriarch Mama Nadi. In this war, women’s ravaged bodies have become the battleground for soldiers and rebels alike. Based on interviews conducted by Lynn Nottage (By the Way, Meet Vera Stark), Ruined is an unflinching look into the real stories of the brave women who fought to survive the horrors of war.

“NOTTAGE IS A DARING STORYTELLER WHO TELLS A STORY AN AUDIENCE WON’T EXPECT.” —TIME OUT NEW YORK

FEATURED RESIDENT COMPANY MEMBERS

DAWN URSULA

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NELSON

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What would happen to society?

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GHOSTS BY

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IN A TRANSLATION BY

One of the greatest stories in modern drama.

Mrs. Alving has kept the sins of her late husband a secret for her entire life. But soon the ghosts of the past catch up to her when her only son arrives back home with a deadly illness, looking for answers. Trapped within the walls of Victorian society, this gripping and haunting tale tells the story of a woman trying to break through the lies and deceit from her past to save her estranged son.

“PHENOMENAL… IT HAS SO MUCH RESONANCE FOR OUR TIME.” —PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

FEATURED RESIDENT COMPANY MEMBERS

DEBORAH HAZLETT

BRUCE RANDOLPH

NELSON

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’Til death do us part?

MAY 27JUN 28

BLITHE SPIRIT BY

NOËL COWARD

DIRECTED BY

VINCENT M. LANCISI

Filled with the sparkling wit and undeniable charm of Noel Coward, Blithe Spirit is a clever comedy gem from well beyond the grave! As inspiration for his new novel, Charles Condomine invites the wonderfully eccentric medium Madame Arcati to perform a séance in his house. When things go terribly awry, Charles suddenly finds himself caught in an improbable love triangle between his naive living wife and his decidedly “spirited” former wife.

“RICHLY ENJOYABLE… ONE OF NOËL COWARD’S MOST INVENTIVE COMEDIES.” —THE TELEGRAPH

FEATURED RESIDENT COMPANY MEMBERS

MEGAN ANDERSON

BETH HYLTON

CARL SCHURR

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