SCR Announces January - April 2009 Calendar

JANUARY - APRIL 2009

JANUARY

January 4 - 25 ● Julianne Argyros Stage ● World Premiere
YOU, NERO
By Amy Freed
Directed by Sharon Ott
The World Premiere of Pulitzer Prize nominee Amy Freed's new comedy about the infamous Roman emperor who decides to commission a play that could be the Colosseum's biggest hit ever - if its hapless author lives to tell the tale. Commissioned by SCR, You, Nero is directed by Sharon Ott who directed the staged reading at the 2008 Pacific Playwrights Festival. Freed's plays include the SCR commissions The Beard of Avon, Safe in Hell and Freedomland.
Previews Jan. 4-8, opens Jan. 9, closes Jan. 25.
Tickets: $20-$64 (Previews $20-$45, Regular Run $28-$64) See last page for performance schedule.
Pay-What-You-Will: Saturday, Jan. 10 at 2:00 pm
Free Post-Show Discussions: Jan. 13 and Jan. 14
INSIDE THE SEASON Interactive class about the production: Saturday, January 17 10:30-12:30 pm, $12
ASL Interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, Jan. 24 at 2:00 pm
Honorary Producer: Elaine J. Weinberg


FEBRUARY

February 6 - March 8 ● Segerstrom Stage
NOISES OFF
By Michael Frayn
Directed by Art Manke
Noises Off is an irresistible comedic masterpiece that follows the on and off stage antics of an inept acting troupe as they stumble from bumbling dress rehearsal to disastrous closing night. Everything that can go wrong does, as actors desperately try to hang on to their lines, their performances and the furniture. Add a slippery plate of sardines and a great many slamming doors, and you have the most ingenious and hilarious back stage farce ever written.
Previews Feb. 6-Feb. 12 opens Feb. 13, closes March 8.
Tickets: $20-$64 (Previews $20-$54, Regular Run $28-$64) See last page for performance schedule.
Pay-What-You-Will: Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2:30 pm
Free Post-Show Discussions: Feb. 18 and Feb. 24
INSIDE THE SEASON interactive class about the production: Saturday, Feb. 21,
10:30-12:30 pm, $12
ASL interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, March 7 at 2:30 pm
Honorary Producers: Dee and Larry Higby
South Coast Repertory EVENT CALENDAR / January - April 2009

February 13 - March 1 ● Theatre for Young Audiences / Julianne Argyros Stage
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
Music by Robert Reale
Book and lyrics by Willie Reale
Based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Directed by Nick DeGruccio
On the books by Arnold Lobel (Feb. 13 - March 1).
Nominated for three Tony Awards including Best Musical, A Year with Frog and Toad is a song-filled year in the life of two charming woodland characters and their friends that Variety declared "delights young eyes and minds." Previews Feb. 13-20, opens Feb. 21, closes March 1.
Tickets: $17-$28 (Previews $17-$24, Regular Run $21-$28) See last page for performance schedule.

MARCH

Through March 8 ● Segerstrom Stage
NOISES OFF
By Michael Frayn
Directed by Art Manke
(see February listing)

March 2 ● Julianne Argyros Stage
NEWSCRIPTS READING
The final in a series of three Monday evening play readings will present a new play in development by one of America's hottest new playwrights.
Performance Time: 7:30 pm
Tickets: $12
Honorary Producer: Elaine J. Weinberg

March 15 - April 5 ● Julianne Argyros Stage ● World Premiere
GOLDFISH
By John Kolvenbach
Directed by Loretta Greco
From Chicago to New York to London, where the Evening Standard praised his "robust humor and bursts of poetic lyricism," John Kolvenbach is one of today's most sought-after playwrights. He more than lives up to the raves in this SCR-commissioned World Premiere, a bittersweet comedy about love lost and found. Goldfish received a staged reading at this season's Pacific Playwrights Festival.
Previews: March 15-19, opens March 20, closes April 5.
Tickets: $20-$64 (Previews $20-$45, Regular Run $28-$64) See last page for performance schedule.
Pay-What-You-Will: Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 pm
Free Post-Show Discussions: March 24 and March 25
INSIDE THE SEASON Interactive class about the production: Saturday, March 28, 10:30-12:30 pm, $12 ASL Interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 pm
Honorary Producer: Laurie Smits Staude
South Coast Repertory EVENT CALENDAR / January - April 2009

APRIL

Through April 5 ● Julianne Argyros Stage ● World Premiere
GOLDFISH
By John Kolvenbach
Directed by Loretta Greco
(see March listing)

April 3 - May 3 ● Segerstrom Stage ● World Premiere
OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF AFFAIR
By Richard Greenberg
Directed by Pam Mackinnon
Adult siblings Seth and Abby have reunited to tend to their elderly mother, Anna, who has come close to dying more than once. But this time something is different. This time Anna has a story to tell, about long-ago Saturday afternoons, about escorting young Seth to his viola lessons at Juilliard despite his constant protestations - and about what she did while he played scales. A love affair made out of weekly matinees at a small hotel, with a man whose name is synonymous with betrayal.
Previews: April 3-9, opens April 10, closes May 3.
Tickets: $20-$64 (Previews $20-$54, Regular Run $28-$64) See last page for performance schedule.
Pay-What-You-Will: Saturday, April 11 at 2:30 pm
Free Post-Show Discussions: April 15 and April 21
INSIDE THE SEASON Interactive class about the production: Saturday, April 18, 10:30-12:30 pm, $12 ASL Interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, May 2 at 2:30 pm Honorary Producer: The Playwrights Circle

April 19 - May 10 ● Julianne Argyros Stage ● World Premiere
EMILIE- The Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life at the Petit Théâtre at Cirey Tonight
By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by David Emmes
Passionate. Independent. A great beauty. A prodigious scientific intellect. These are the qualities that inspired this story of 18th century Parisian noblewoman Emilie du Châtelet and her lifelong affair with the Enlightenment superstar Voltaire. In this highly theatrical rediscovery of one of history's most intriguing women, Emilie must defend her life by tallying her achievements in Love and Philosophy-and searching for a formula that will convince the world of her worth.
Previews: April 19-23, opens April 24, closes May 10.
Tickets: $20-$64 (Previews $20-$45, Regular Run $28-$64) See last page for performance schedule. Pay-What-You-Will: Saturday, April 25 at 2:00 pm
Free Post-Show Discussions: April 28 and April 29
INSIDE THE SEASON Interactive class about the production: Saturday, May 9,
10:30-12:30 pm, $12 ASL Interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 pm Honorary Producers: Bette and Wylie Aitken

South Coast Repertory EVENT CALENDAR / January - April 2009

EDUCATION PROGRAMS SCHEDULE - THEATRE CONSERVATORY


January 12 - March 4
ADULT PROGRAM / WINTER SESSION
Students 18 and over choose from a variety of classes developed to suit individual pace and interests. Curriculum ranges from Improvisation to Fundamentals of Acting to Actors Workshop for career-minded students. Most sessions also include classes in Acting for the Camera, Improvisation, Singing for the Actor and Playwriting. Classes meet weekly, 7-10 pm. Call (714) 708-
5510 for schedule.
Tuition: $295

January 6 - March 14
YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS / WINTER SESSION
SCR's year-round acting program for youth (grades 3-6) and teens (grades 7-12) includes four levels of training with entry levels at all ages for students with no previous experience. After completing Year II, students may audition for the SCR Players, an advanced ensemble group whose training culminates with public performances each spring on one of SCR's stages. All sessions are held in SCR's Education facilities within the Folino Theatre Center.
Tuition: $255

EDUCATIONAL TOURING PRODUCTION - Now Booking for January 16 - April 4, 2009
INDIAN SUMMER
By Richard Hellesen
Music and Lyrics by Michael Silversher
Directed by John-David Keller
Based on the true story of Thomas Jefferson Mayfield, who spent his formative years with the Choinumne (chu-wan'na-me) tribe, Indian Summer illuminates the relationship between early settlers and Native Americans while providing a direct link to elementary school curriculum. As Tom is introduced to people different from himself, young audiences will learn along with him. Like Tom, they'll come to appreciate the relationship between people and the land that nourishes them, to understand traditional beliefs and values and to share in the wonders of nature. This bright and lively musical highlights an important time in California history as it teaches a valuable lesson in ethnic diversity.
Recommended for grades K-6.
Cost: $465 for a single performance plus travel surcharge; special rate for back-to-back performances
Call: (714) 708-5549 for booking information
Honorary Producers: Bank of America, The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation. This program was made possible in part by grants from the Kenneth A. Lester Family Foundation and the City of Newport Beach Arts Commission Media Partner: OC Family

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CALL (714) 708-5577
South Coast Repertory EVENT CALENDAR / January - April 2009

PERFORMANCE TIMES

2008/2009 Season
Segerstrom Stage: Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm, Thursday - Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm.

Julianne Argyros Stage: Tuesday - Sunday evenings at 7:45 pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.

Theatre for Young Audiences: Previews: Friday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 4:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Regular Run: Friday at 7:00 pm; Saturday at 11:00 am, 2:00 and 4:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 and 4:30 pm.


TICKET INFORMATION

2008/2009 Season
Segerstrom Stage/ Julianne Argyros Stage
$20-$64 Discounts for previews; patrons 25-and-under, full-time students and educators with valid ID, seniors and groups of 15 or more (at most performances); and Today Tix, special ticket bargains on the day of performance only and subject to availability, after 5 pm for evening performances and after noon for matinee performances; patrons 25-and-under and full-time students $10 Rush Tix available day of performance by phone or in person (subject to availability).

Theatre for Young Audiences: $17-$28 Discounts for previews ($17-$24), Regular Run ($21-$28) and children under 12 ($17-$21)

Ticket Services Office: (714) 708-5555 or purchase tickets online at www.scr.org