For the first time in several years, Theatre West plans a full, six-show subscription season. The roster includes new and exciting works of an experimental nature, as well as the loving reconsideration of established material.
Theatre West 2009-2010 Season:
Gaslight
Patrick Hamilton
August 28-September 27, 2009
In London, 1880, a man in pursuit of a treasure attempts to drive his wife insane. Will the detective on his trail stop his fiendish plan in time?
Sally Spectre the Musical, A Children’s Horror Story for Adults
Book, music and lyrics by David P. Johnson
October 16-November 29, 2009
Sally, the ghost of a Victorian-Era five-year-old girl, sings and dances her way through this irreverent musical with her colorful friends as she tries to move on towards a better afterlife.
WestFest
Winter, dates to be announced.
A festival of new works for the adventurous theatergoer.
The Price
Arthur Miller
February 12-March 21, 2010
Two long-estranged brothers return to the family home after their father’s death to divide up the family’s possessions.
The Life and Times of A. Einstein
Written and performed by Kres Mersky
April 9 through May 16, 2010
A comedy about a day in the life of Einstein as seen through the eyes of his secretary.
In addition to the subscription season, Theatre West will also run in repertory with two additional pieces. Acting: The First Six Lessons, adapted and performed by Beau Bridges and Emily Bridges, based on a book by Richard Boleslavsky, and The Socialization of Ruthie Shapiro by Barbara Nell Beery.
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