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Founded in 1996, The Keegan Theatre is a professional nonprofit theatre company dedicated to supporting theatre artists and technicians in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. In 2007-2008, The Keegan Theatre celebrates its
10th Anniversary
producing 8 shows on both sides of the Potomac.
"For almost a decade, Keegan has been a local gem, providing audiences with first-rate productions of classic and modern theater at minimal prices."
-DC Examiner
"The astonishingly and consistently high quality of work from this company raises the bar of expectation for the entire metro region ... if you haven’t seen their work, stop by and see for yourself."
-DC Theatre Reviews
Keegan's 2007-2008 10th Anniversary Season
Mojo Mickybo
by Owen McCafferty
November 15-December 1, 2007
directed by Eric Lucas
at Church Street Theater in DC
Belfast, 1970. After the premiere of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, two boys - one Protestant and one Catholic - make their way through the war torn streets as modern day outlaws. As fantasy and reality collide in this hysterical and moving two-hander, they are forced to confront the cultural divide that separates their worlds.
Alone It Stands
by John Breen (American Premiere)
November 15-December 15, 2007
directed by Eric Lucas
KEEGAN THEATRE new island project at
Arlington ’s Theatre on the Run
Alone It Stands tells the tale of Munster Rugby Team’s legendary victory over ’s mighty All Blacks in
Thomond
Park ,
Limerick , in 1978. In the play, six actors play 62 roles, including the
Munster team, the Kiwis, the two coaches, the ref, the crowd, the press, a pregnant woman, several children and a dog. Breen’s hysterical, high-energy play has been a staple in theatres across
for almost a decade.
The Hostage
by Brendan Behan
February 21-March 29, 2008
directed by Mark A. Rhea
at Church Street Theater in DC
The IRA takes an innocent British soldier hostage in a bawdy Irish bar - he is to be shot if the British go through with the execution of an IRA youth. What follows, though, is a truly comic approach to both life and art; this is a circus of flamboyant colors and theatre styles.
Last Days of the Killone Players
by Eric Lucas (World Premiere)
March 6-April 5, 2008
directed by Leslie A. Kobylinski
KEEGAN THEATRE new island project at
Arlington ’s Theatre on the Run
In a dying town in the west of
, an amateur theatre group comes together for the first read of their final production. As the Celtic Tiger threatens to devour everything in its path, the group spends a single evening remembering, laughing, and embracing the past. Stories will be told and long-buried secrets will finally rise to the surface. Previous Lucas World Premieres staged by Keegan include Precious Lam’, Waiting for the Slow Dance, and Tattoo Sky; previous Keegan shows directed by Kobylinski include Glengarry Glen Ross, Side Man, Portrait of a Madonna, and Suddenly Last Summer.
Translations
by Brian Friel
April 18-May 17, 2008
directed by Mark A. Rhea
at Church Street Theater in DC
A brilliant work of historical fiction, Translations explores the dilemma of traditions and national identity juxtaposed with colonialism and changing times in the politically charged landscape of early 1800s
County
Donegal . Inhabitants of a small town feel the repercussions as the British Royal Engineers Ordinance Survey come through their area Anglicizing Gaelic place-names. Set mostly in a ’hedge school,’ in Baile Beag (renamed Ballybeg), the locals try to deal with what is happening, and where and how they fit in. Friel’s drama touches the heart as sympathetic characters on both sides reach out to one another.
Closing Time
by Owen McCafferty ( (American Premiere)
May 8-June 7, 2008
director TBA
KEEGAN THEATRE new island project at
Arlington ’s Theatre on the Run
A run-down pub/hotel in
Belfast acts as a refuge for the drinkers who stop there - including the owners. This is a day like many before it, yet different, as the people who gather realize that sometimes they must face up to the truth. Closing Time is a tender and comic portrait of love, dignity and emotional damage from the award-winning writer of Shoot the Crow, Mojo Mickybo and Scenes from the Big Picture.
Man of
La Mancha
by Dale Wasserman, Music by Mitch Leigh, Lyrics by Joe Darion
July 10-August 16, 2008
directed by Mark A. Rhea
at Church Street Theater in DC
Based on Cervantes’ classic, Don Quixote comes to life as an old knight seeks honor in the world but instead finds true love. Since its off-Broadway beginnings in the 1960s, this show has warmed the heart and taught us all the importance of following our dreams. Keegan’s Tenth-Anniversary production will once again feature the incredible talent of Helen Hayes-nominated actor and Keegan company member David Jourdan as Don Quixote.
The Happy Prince
by Oscar Wilde (New Adaptation by Kerry Waters Lucas)
July 24-August 23, 2008
directed by Kerry Waters Lucas
KEEGAN THEATRE new island project at
Arlington ’s Theatre on the Run
In a city of great wealth and great poverty, a tiny sparrow becomes the messenger of a prince imprisoned in a golden statue. Together they work to solve the poverty they see before them and to teach us life’s most precious gifts. Actors, masks, and puppetry come together in this new adaptation to tell the story, a fantastical fare for children and adults alike. Adapted and directed by Kerry Waters Lucas.
Goals of The Keegan Theatre
Founded in 1996, The Keegan Theatre is a professional nonprofit theatre company dedicated to supporting theatre artists and technicians in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Keegan’s goal is to develop high-quality, diverse productions and theatrical experiences in the performing arts for the benefit of the local community with three main objectives towards meeting that goal:
- To present three to four productions per year including at least one work by an Irish playwright each season.
- To establish a relationship with local playwrights to identify and stage original new productions.
- To provide community outreach for local youth by organizing children’s production workshops.
Vision of The Keegan Theatre
The Keegan Theatre rests on a foundation of three core artistic beliefs: that the theatre, as an art form, succeeds only in so far as it presents an honest, pure exploration of the human condition; that American audiences can be profoundly enhanced by the richness and depth of Ireland’s theatrical tradition – and vice versa; and that all people deserve the opportunity to safely explore and freely develop their creative potential.
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