The series is an opportunity to engage with theatre pieces valued for their history, relevance to our community, connection to other fields, or unique approach. Ranging from foundational theatre classics to innovative new works, the discovery series is about shedding light on new perspectives, ideas, and ways of making theatre.
25-26 Season Discovery Series!
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BHCT Discovery Series: The Thin Place by Lucas Hnath Directed by Heidi Dehn Friday October 31st at 7pm in the Studio Theatre Admission for this spooky play reading is Pay What You Can Linda communicates, professionally, with the dead. Hilda, a keen listener and observer who’s grappling with loss, takes a great interest in Linda’s abilities. She befriends the veteran medium, seeking answers that lie across the fragile boundary between our world and the other one. With acuity and relentless curiosity, Lucas Hnath’s play transforms the theater into an intimate séance, crafting an unnerving testament to the power of the mind. CAST: Hilda: Sierra Kacher Linda: Heidi Hanzlik Jerry: Skye van Duuren Sylvia: Franny Myers Stage Directions: Amanda Prines |
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BHCT Discovery Series:
Stalag 17 by Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski Directed by Merlyn Q. Sell Friday May 27th at 7pm in the Studio Theater Pay What You Can This turbulent and gutsy play tells the story of a group of American prisoners who embarrass and irritate their captors as they try to escape from a German prison camp. The tensions rise as it is discovered that one of the prisoners is in fact working as a double agent for the Germans and the excitement and suspense continues racing until the play's conclusion. |