Fall TermMetamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman
November 2 at 8:00 PM
November 3 at 8:00 PM
November 4 at 2:00 PM
"The myth is a public dream."
Called by Time magazine the 2001 "theatre event of the year," Mary Zimmerman's modernized interpretation of Ovid's tales is alternately funny and moving, romantic and horrifying. Set in a giant swimming pool, gods and humans interact and wrestle with the eternal questions of love and lust, greed and envy, life and death. Venture capitalist Midas inadvertently turns his daughter into a golden statue; Phaeton complains about his father Apollo as he lounges on a floating pool raft; Orpheus' mistake plays over and over again, as Eurydice disappears forever.
Whether you are familiar with Ovid's tales or not, Metamorphoses has the power to intrigue and astonish with images, ideas and emotions that will remain long after the performance is finished.
Directed by Susan Clark and performed by Groton School students, the performance will last approximately 90 minutes, and is performed without intermission.
Admission is free; however, all seats are reserved. For Nov 2, Nov3, Nov 4 reservations, Select and fill out reservation form or phone 978-448-7284.
Winter TermNotes to the Motherland
Conceived, written and performed by Paul Rajeckas, guest artist.
January 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the McBaine Studio Theatre
Backstage Magazine raves that Paul Rajeckas' Notes to the Motherland is "altogether extraordinary." Mr. Rajeckas' passionate, gut-wrenching and often hilarious journey to unearth his family's secret is a one man tour-de-force reminiscent of the best of Keaton and Chaplin.
Seating is extremely limited; patrons will be seated on a first come, first seated basis.
Mr. Rajeckas will conduct a Master Class for students enrolled in Playwriting on Saturday, January 5.
PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY (TAYLOR 2)
FEBRUARY 12 at 7:00 p.m.
SPECIAL ALL SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FOR GROTON SCHOOL STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY.
Established in 1993, the six-member troupe brings pieces from Mr. Taylor's ever-growing collection of 125 dances, representing the wide range of athleticism, humor and emotion of his work.
The New York Times refers to Taylor 2 as "one of the most vital and accomplished of second troupes in New York City." The Berkshire Eagle writes "Taylor 2 is wonderfully intimate. Watching only six dancers perform is like hearing Mozart played on original instruments or birds in the woods without traffic noise...These dancers are every bit as skilled and delightful as the senior company and so eager, so ready to captivate, they can't fail."
Into the Woods
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
February 22 at 7:30 p.m.
February 23 at 7:30 p.m.
February 24 at 2:00 p.m.
A wish, a witch and a curse. So begins Sondheim and Lapine's brilliant blending of fairy tales. Into the Woods delivers some unexpected twists as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Giant and the Witch and her spells all collide in the woods. While the first act ends "happily ever after," the second act shows us a very different world indeed, as the characters learn the meaning of "Be careful what you wish for." The Tony Award winning score is Sondheim at his best--sophisticated and clever, while the overlapping stories are simultaneously haunting and humorous, warm and cynical.
Directed by Susan Clark and performed by Groton students. Musical direction by Mary Ann Lanier and Rob Humphreville.
Admission is free; however, all seats are reserved. For reservations, visit www.groton.org/boxoffice or phone 978-448-7284.
Spring TermCHICAGO'S FAMED SECOND CITY IMPROV TROUPE presents
ONE NATION, UNDER BLOG
Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. in THE CAMPBELL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY
Featuring some of the best sketches, songs and improvisations from Second City's forty-five year plus history. Their alumni include: Mike Nichols, Elaine May, Alan Arkin, John Belushi, Joan Rivers, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, John Candy, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and countless others. Not only will you have the opportunity to see comedy stars in the making, you will enjoy absolutely hilarious satire and cutting-edge improvisation.
There will be an admission charge for this performance. $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. Tickets will go on sale January 15th, 2008 AND MAY BE PURCHASED ONLINE WITH MASTERCARD, VISA OR AMERICAN EXPRESS.
THE 7TH ANNUAL ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Student directed and designed play competition. Eight to twelve twenty minute plays performed throughout the evening, following by an awards ceremony.
Stepping Out by Richard Harris
May 23 at 7:30 p.m.
May 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Stepping Out, which won the London Standard's Best Comedy award in 1986, is an upbeat play about a group of middle-class adults who come together once a week in a Greenwich Village church basement to take tap dancing classes. As they stomp their way through each class. they also banter, squabble, and bond, getting to know each other's foibles and strengths during the months of preparing to perform at the local benefit in support of cancer research.
A play with lots of music, plenty of laughs and a show-stopping finale, Stepping Out is a life affirming saga of how people from disparate backgrounds can come together as allies, friends and fellow artists. Directed by Susan Clark and choreographed by Jennifer Diedrich. Admission is free; however, all seats are reserved. For reservations, visit www.groton.org/boxoffice or phone 978-448-7284.