2007/2008 schedule

mainstage

JULY 26 - AUG. 11, 2007
LYSISTRATA
BY ARISTOPHANES
TRANSLATED BY ALAN J. SOMMERSTEIN
“The women! – what could they ever do that was any use? Sitting at home putting flowers in their hair, putting on cosmetics and saffron gowns and Cimberian see-through shifts, with slippers on our feet?" What if women had found the answer to the peace process? In this classic Greek comedy, Lysistrata and her lovely ladies push the men of Athens and Sparta to the boiling point. This sexy comedy asks questions not only of war and peace between countries but also of war and peace between the sexes. Originally produced in 2002.
DIRECTED BY AMY HUBBARD

SEP. 27 - OCT. 13, 2007
VINEGAR TOM
BY CARYL CHURCHILL
“What name would you put to yourself? You’re not a wife or a widow. You’re not a virgin. Tell me a name for what you are.” This fascinating play is described by the Obie Award winning playwright as “a play about witches without any witches in it.” Vinegar Tom explores the connection between fear of female sexuality and witch hysteria in the 17th century through multiple vignettes sprinkled with contemporary musical interludes. (Adult content) Originally produced in 1999.
DIRECTED BY SARAH CAMPBELL

NOV. 23 - DEC. 3, 2007
THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE
BY C.S. LEWIS
DRAMATIZED BY JOSEPH ROBINETTE
“Oh, you’ll be so glad you came to Narnia. And I hope the others will find their way here, too, so that I can show all of you our beautiful country – and introduce you to our lovely witch – uh, Queen.” This production faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never to be forgotten Narnia. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with the triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life. Presented at the Bijou Theatre with school matinee performances! Originally produced in 2005.
DIRECTED BY DENNIS PERKINS

DEC. 13 - 22, 2007
THE SANTALAND DIARIES
BY DAVID SEDARIS
“Again this morning I got stuck at the Magic Window, which is really boring. I’m supposed to stand around and say, “Step on the Magic Star and you can see Santa!” I said that for a while and then I started saying, “Step on the Magic Star and you can see Cher!” In Sedaris’ dark comedy, we travel through the horrors of taking a job as an elf in Macy’s Santaland. Originally produced as a staged reading in 1998.
DIRECTOR TBA

FEB. 23 - MAR. 1, 2008
THE SUNSET LIMITED
BY CORMAC McCARTHY
A startling encounter on a New York subway platform leads two strangers to a run-down tenement where a life or death decision must be made. In that small apartment, “Black” (played by Steve Dupree) and “White” (played by Greg Congleton), begin a conversation that leads each back through his own history, mining the origins of two fundamentally opposing world views. Deft, spare, and full of artful tension, THE SUNSET LIMITED is a beautifully crafted, consistently thought-provoking, and deceptively intimate work by one of the most insightful writers of our time.
DIRECTED BY TRAVIS FLATT

May 8 - MAY 17, 2008
THE PERSECUTION AND ASSASSINATION OF JEAN-PAUL MARAT AS PERFORMED BY THE INMATES OF THE ASYLUM OF CHARENTON UNDER THE DIRECTON OF THE MARQUIS DE SADE (a.k.a. MARAT/SADE)
ENGLISH VERSION BY GEOFFREY SKELTON
“For today we live in far different times. We have no oppressors, no violent crimes and although we’re at war, anyone can see it can only end in victory.” Not exactly Brecht and not exactly Shakespeare but very much of our time, MARAT/SADE is social critique utilizing components of text, movement and music to tell the story of Jean-Paul Marat during the French Revolution. Set in an insane asylum where the Marquis de Sade directs theatre productions for the rehabilitation of its inmates. The cast will explore the play’s themes of war, gender, violence, class struggle and religion. Performed at Ironwood Studios. May 10th performance begins at 9pm. All others start at 8pm.
Directed by Amy Hubbard

special works Sponsored by WUTK

VAUDEVILLE CABARET: A NIGHT OF SWIFT AND PROMISCUOUS HILARITY
MARCH 13 - 21, 2008
Song, dance and style - the Actors Co-op annual cabaret is always a welcome surprise in content. This year's theme is a nod to Knoxville's rich history of Vaudeville and variety shows. BYOB.
$15 - Black Box Theatre.

events & fundraisers

THE 6th ANNUAL CABARET AUCTION
MARCH 22, 2008
Make your reservations early for this exciting show and fundraiser! Featuring an eclectic mix of items for live and silent auction, entertainment by Le Cage Noir’s Springtime Cabaret and lots of good food! Support the Actors Co-op and have a great time at one of our most popular events of the season.
$45 - The Fairbank's.