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(Red Bank, NJ) – Two River Theatre Company announced today its planned 10th Anniversary season of four plays to be presented at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, NJ. The plays selected are a celebration of live theatre that both enthrall and challenge the audience. TRTC will present a 90-minute, modern adaptation of Bizet’s classic, The Tragedy of Carmen, a musical tale of doomed love and violent passion (October 2 - 19). Next will be Abigail’s Party, written by noted film director Mike Leigh (January 15 - February 1, 2004). Then, Miss Julie, Strindberg’s fever-pitched battle of the sexes, ignites the stage March 18 – April 4, 2004. And to close the season (May 6 – 23, 2004), A Life in the Theatre, a witty journey behind the footlights, by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Mamet.
“For nine seasons we’ve balanced our selection of plays so that the slate would be not only entertaining theater but also an intellectually rewarding experience,” said Artistic Director, Jonathan Fox. “We think our audience will be intrigued by this tenth anniversary season, a mix of humor and drama, music and irony.”
TRTC will present a dramatic 90-minute musical adaptation of Carmen, which exposes the core of the original story, the hard peasant violence and gypsy passion at the heart of the tale. This classic of the world stage, featuring some of the most popular and familiar music ever written, will be performed in English by a cast of seven and a small instrumental ensemble. TRTC’S groundbreaking production, in an updated setting, is designed to appeal to all audiences and all ages.
Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party, a wildly successful dark comedy with a recent West End hit revival, takes us back to the 70’s, mini-skirts, and the Sex Pistols. Wonderfully satiric, and at times hilariously funny, Abigail’s Party is a witty portrait of a suburban hell. Academy Award nominee Mike Leigh directed the highly regarded films Secrets and Lies and Topsy-Turvy.
Strindberg, the complete male chauvinist, opposed women’s suffrage and social equality. Hence, his Miss Julie is a most politically incorrect play. But bad politics sometimes leads to great art, to highly charged drama. A disillusioned young girl flirts her way into the bed of her father’s valet and it all ends with what happens when the lovers panic at the thought of the consequences. Seen through today’s eyes, it is clear why men, the masters who used to wear the boots, ultimately had to share power.
A Life in the Theatre, David Mamet’s poisonously funny ode to an actor’s life, takes us behind the scenes. It is the story of two actors, one a veteran of the stage, one a relative newcomer. The backstage personal politics and rivalry is very often more interesting than the onstage drama.
Season subscriptions are $70 - $122, and $40 for full time students and patrons under the age of 26. TRTC is also offering the Two River Pass for $122, which enables patrons to guarantee themselves tickets without having to commit to performance dates ahead of time. Single tickets range from $19 - $35, with discounts for patrons over 65. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounts. Subscriptions are on sale now by calling 732-345-1400. Further information may be obtained at TRTC’s website, www.tworivertheatre.org.
Continuing the tradition of making TRTC accessible to the widest audience, TRTC will again offer low-priced student matinee performances, as well as audio-described performances for patrons who are visually impaired and sign-interpreted performances for patrons who are hearing-impaired.
All performances will be at the historic Algonquin Arts Theatre located at 171 Main Street in Manasquan. Funding for TRTC is provided by the NJ State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding is provided by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the Stone Foundation of New Jersey, The Gannett Foundation, The Sunfield Foundation, and Ocean First Foundation, as well as gifts from many generous individuals and corporations, including Target Stores.
For more information call Ron Steelman, Director of Marketing, at 732-345-1400.
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