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. Complete titles and dates coming soon!
Coming up Next in the Discovery Series:
The Discovery Series:
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
By Edward Albee
Director: Dakota Morgan
Friday February 14th at 7:00pm in the Studio Theater
Admission for this Un-Valentine's Day performance will be Pay What You Can
George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn't care less. But underneath the edgy banter, which is crossfired between both couples, lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair. George and Martha's inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by the enormous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves: a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship. In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
By Edward Albee
Director: Dakota Morgan
Friday February 14th at 7:00pm in the Studio Theater
Admission for this Un-Valentine's Day performance will be Pay What You Can
George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn't care less. But underneath the edgy banter, which is crossfired between both couples, lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair. George and Martha's inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by the enormous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves: a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship. In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives.
Previous Readings:
The Discovery Series:
Mary Shelley’s Body
By David Templeton
Director: Shannon Truax
Saturday October 26th at 5:00pm (SOLD OUT!) and 8:00pm Outdoors at the Black Hills Castle.
Admission will be Pay What You Can, but reservations are required
This tale of horror is recommended for audiences 16+; TW: Infant Mortality
CAST:
Mary Shelley: Heidi Dehn (5pm)
Alexis Evon (8pm)
Stage Directions: Karina Causey
In this tour-de-force play for one female actor, the writer of 'Frankenstein' delivers a ghostly monologue that encompasses her loves and losses, the inspiration behind her greatest work of literature, and the secrets she hoped to take to the grave. Now that she's there, much to her irritation and witty rage, she finds those secrets have followed her. Fact and fiction collide in a spell-binding story about horror, history, and romance.
Mary Shelley's Body will take place off site outdoors at the Black Hills Castle (address will be sent out after seat reservation is made). As seating is limited we ask that you reserve your seat in advance. Seats are going quickly - make your reservations now!
Mary Shelley’s Body
By David Templeton
Director: Shannon Truax
Saturday October 26th at 5:00pm (SOLD OUT!) and 8:00pm Outdoors at the Black Hills Castle.
Admission will be Pay What You Can, but reservations are required
This tale of horror is recommended for audiences 16+; TW: Infant Mortality
CAST:
Mary Shelley: Heidi Dehn (5pm)
Alexis Evon (8pm)
Stage Directions: Karina Causey
In this tour-de-force play for one female actor, the writer of 'Frankenstein' delivers a ghostly monologue that encompasses her loves and losses, the inspiration behind her greatest work of literature, and the secrets she hoped to take to the grave. Now that she's there, much to her irritation and witty rage, she finds those secrets have followed her. Fact and fiction collide in a spell-binding story about horror, history, and romance.
Mary Shelley's Body will take place off site outdoors at the Black Hills Castle (address will be sent out after seat reservation is made). As seating is limited we ask that you reserve your seat in advance. Seats are going quickly - make your reservations now!