Agnes of God by John Pielmeier
directed by Susan Marie Rheaproduced by Carol H. Baker
Doctor Martha Livingstone, a sophisticated and analytical psychiatrist, has been appointed by the court to determine whether or not a sweet and seemingly innocent young nun, Sister Agnes, is mentally competent to stand trial for the death of an infant whose body was mysteriously found in her room at the convent.
"Riveting, powerful, electrifying drama. . . The dialogue crackles." -N.Y. Daily News.
"Unquestionably blindingly theatrical. . . " - N.Y. Post.
CHURCH STREET THEATER, WASHINGTON DC
October 19 - November 18, 2006
faith healer by brian friel
directed by mark a. rhea
The dark memory tale of francis hardy, a faith healer and channeler, is revealed through his own confession, as well as from disclosures made by his wife grace (kerry waters lucas) and their friend teddy (mick tinder). this brutal and moving play takes you to the edge of beauty and loss, and on a search for meaning through the splendor of Irish writing at it’s most poignant and lyrical.
GUNSTON ARTS CENTER THEATRE TWO, ARLINGTON, VA
november 30 – december 23, 2007
MojoMickybo by Owen McCafferty
directed by Eric Lucas Belfast, 1970. After the premiere of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, two boys, one protestant, one catholic, make their way through the wartorn streets as modern day outlaws. As fantasy and reality collide in this hysterical and moving two hander, they are forced to confront the cultural devide that seperates their worlds.
THEATRE ON THE RUN, ARLINGTON, VA
january 5 - february 3, 2007
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
directed by Timothy Shaw
Earth, wind, fire, water...throw in some seventeenth century magic, a love story, and timeless themes of freedom, temperance, repentance, and forgiveness and you have The Tempest. Rob Leembruggen tackles the magnificent role of Prospero in what many consider to be Shakespeare’s farewell to the theater.
CHURCH STREET THEATER, WASHINGTON DC
January 18 - February 17, 2007
A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt
directed by Susan Marie Rhea
Henry VIII needs an heir, but his wife, Catherine of Aragon, is not producing one. Henry has also strayed beyond his marriage bed, falling into the arms of Anne Boleyn. Conveniently, his wife’s barrenness is a perfect excuse for him to divorce and remarry. But the King faces obstacles; the church and people of his country must bless his choice. To garner their blessings he turns to Sir Thomas More, a scholar and churchman of great wisdom and honor. More must choose between his integrity, and certain death. Robert Bolt’s A Man for All Seasons, won a Tony and inspired an award-winning film; it is a compelling study of the relationship between two powerful men and of one man and his conscience.
CHURCH STREET THEATER, WASHINGTON DC
April 12- May 12, 2007
1776 by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards
directed by Mark A. Rhea This 1969 Tony-Award winning musical tells the story of America’s Second Continental Congress that took place in Philadelphia during the fertile but traumatic and politically charged period of time, May, June and July of 1776, leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Although the script includes actual words written by several of our famous forefathers (Franklin, Jefferson, and Adams, etc.) the work is considered a musical comedy, written with warmth and wit, and features beloved tunes like "Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve" and "He Plays the Violin."
CHURCH STREET THEATER, WASHINGTON DC
June 1 - July 4, 2007
KEEGAN THEATRE new island project
The Importance of Being Earnet by Oscar Wilde
directed by Dorothy Neumann
The Importance of Being Earnest is Irish playwright Oscar Wilde’s best known play, a comedic send up of the ruling class in Victorian England, where despite the ridiculous, love can conquer all if only one is earnest.
THEATRE ON THE RUN, ARLINGTON, VA
june 7 -july 7, 2007
