Texas Theatre and Dance 2017-2018 Season Brochure

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20 17 / 18 SEASON

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Texas Theatre and Dance Subscription Series Choose three or more performances from the following Subscription Series offerings: ANON(YMOUS) THE CRUCIBLE THE DROWSY CHAPERONE ENRON Dance Repertory Theatre presents

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FALL FOR DANCE

Cover Photo: Lawrence Peart

Three plays featured in UTNT (UT NEW THEATRE)

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ANON(YM BY

NAOMI IIZUKA

Based on Homer’s The Odyssey, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people—some kind, some dangerous and cruel—as he searches for his family. From a sinister, oneeyed butcher to beguiling barflies, to a sweatshop, Anon must navigate through a chaotic, ever-changing landscape to find “home.”

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

MOUS) Photo: Lawrence Peart

O C T . 5–15 OSCAR G. BROCKETT THEATRE

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N OV . 9–19 OSCAR G. BROCKETT THEATRE

THE C R U

Accusations of witchcraft turn neighbor against neighbor in 17th century Salem, Massachusetts. The malicious trials that follow reflect the mob psychology of a community paralyzed by terror, in which piety and righteousness are masks for malevolent greed and self-interest.

The Crucible was originally written as an allegory for 1950s McCarthyism and the House Committee on Un-American Activities, which accused thousands of Americans of being communists or communist sympathizers. The Tony Award-winning masterpiece continues to resonate in our society today.

CIBLE

ARTHUR MILLER Photo: Lawrence Peart

Photo: Lawrence Peart

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THE DROWSY CHAP D E C . 7–10 B. IDEN PAYNE THEATRE

When a theatre fan introduces his favorite piece, the fictitious 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. Hailed by New York Magazine as “the perfect Broadway musical,” the Tony Award-winner is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre.

Original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone produced by Kevin McCollum, Roy Miller, Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag and Jill Furman.

The Drowsy Chaperone is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Y P E RLISAOLAMBERT NE& www.MTIShows.com

MUSIC & LYRICS BY

GREG MORRISON

Photo: Lawrence Peart

BOOK BY

BOB MARTIN & DON MCKELLAR

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A true story of false profits, ENRON follows the astounding rise and fall of the Houston-based energy company.

Presented as an epic myth, featuring a cast of all female and trans actors, ENRON takes us through the twists and turns of capitalism, the glamour of greed and the toxic adrenaline of success. Witness the depth of deceit that led to one of the largest financial scandals in history.

F E B . 22– M A R . 4 OSCAR G. BROCKETT THEATRE

Photo: Lawrence Peart

BY

LUCY PREBBLE

ENRON

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DANCE REPERTORY THEATR PRESENTS

TRANSCE M A R . 29– A P R . 8 B. IDEN PAYNE THEATRE

Under the direction of Charles O. Anderson, Andrea Beckham and Yacov Sharir, Transcendence is a celebration of the illustrious career of Dr. Yacov Sharir.

The founder of the American Deaf Dance Company and Sharir Dance Company, Dr. Sharir’s research and choreography features virtual environments and computerized movement. Transcendence marks the inaugural year of the Haruka Weiser Memorial Choreographic Fellowship.

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Photo: Chian-ann Lu

ENDENCE

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DANCE REPERTORY THEATRE PRESENTS

FALL FOR DANCE N OV . 8–12 B. IDEN PAYNE THEATRE

Three new plays presented as part of

UTNT (UT NEW THEATRE) CURATED BY

LIZ ENGELMAN & STEVEN DIETZ A P R . 12–22 OSCAR G. BROCKETT THEATRE

Dance Repertory Theatre, the award-winning student

Established in 2007, UTNT (UT New

company, returns to the

Theatre) presents newly developed works

stage in Fall For Dance.

from playwrights of Texas Theatre and

Directed by Jeremy Arnold,

Dance and Michener Center for Writers.

Erica Gionfriddo and

This showcase exists as an incubator for

Dorothy O’Shea Overbey,

new work, with many plays continuing on

the annual concert

to be professionally produced across

showcases new work from

the country.

professional and student choreographers.

INFORMATION

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BY PHONE 512.477.6060 or 800.982.BEVO IN PERSON Texas Performing Arts Bass Concert Hall Box Office 2350 Robert Dedman Drive Open Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

F. Loren Winship Drama Building Box Office 300 East 23rd Street Open one hour prior to each performance OUTLETS At all Texas Box Office locations

All titles, artists, venues and dates are subject to change. Additional Box Office hours may vary

SEATING Seating is reserved for select performances in the B. Iden Payne Theatre. Seating is general admission in the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.

ACCESSIBILITY To request accessibility assistance including sign interpretation, audio description, closed captioning and other services, please call 512.471.0611 no less than three weeks prior to the performance.

PARKING The B. Iden Payne Theatre and Oscar G. Brockett Theatre are housed in the F. Loren Winship Drama Building (300 East 23rd Street).

Please arrive early and expect to pay for parking. Please visit theatredance. utexas.edu/about/locationdirections-parking for the most upto-date information, including links to purchase discounted, pre-paid event parking.

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