Playwrights Theatre Season Schedule

OUR DAD IS IN ATLANTIS
by Javier Malpica
translated by Jorge Ingacio Cortiñas

October 1 - 18, 2009

directed by David Winitsky

After the death of their mother, the father of two young Mexican boys leaves them with their grandmother, while he goes to the United States looking for better work. When the grandmother dies, the boys are shunted off to distant relatives, and when that situation becomes too difficult, they decide to head off on their own to find their father.

A student and senior matinee performance is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 at 10:30am (appropriate for ages 11 and up). Ladies Night at Playwrights Theatre is Thursday, October 8 beginning at 5:00pm.

In conjunction with the mainstage performance, Our Dad is in Atlantis will also be touring. The show is scheduled to be performed at Leheigh University on October 30 and 31 and will be in Bethlehem, PA during the week of November 2. For those interested in scheduling the production at their location, additional tour dates include November 2-24, November 30-December 22 and January 4-February 26. There may be additional tour dates available upon request.

Call the box office at (973) 514-1787, ext. 10 for more information

TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR...
by Seth Rozin

January 21 - February 7, 2010
(New Jersey Premiere)

directed by James Glossman

A surprising comedy based on actual events. After burying their mutual friend Yakob, Zeblyan and Ishaq are now the Last Two Jews in Kabul-- and they don’t like each other very much. While they argue about prayer schedules and who is going to reside in their bombed-out temple, both agree they must regenerate the Jewish population in Afghanistan. They’re stuck. In order to do this, they need a rabbi, but in order to get a rabbi, they need a Torah, which the Taliban just took. Their bold and grand solution brings them closer to the essence of their faith and, quite possibly, each other.

A student and senior matinee is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27 at 10:30am and Wednesday, February 3 at 10:30am (appropriate for ages 15 and up). Ladies Night at Playwrights Theatre is Thursday, February 4 at 6:30pm.

Call the box office at (973) 514-1787, ext. 10 for more information

NOTE DATE CHANGES: April 22 - May 9, 2010
(New Jersey Premiere)

directed by John Pietrowski

Thomas, a young painter, is visiting Edna, his comfortably conservative and opinionated mother in a small ocean town on an island near the Canadian border. Out walking, he discovers Mahida, an Iranian exchange student who has missed the last ferry back to the mainland. Mahida’s brother, Ramin, an Islamic fundamentalist, seems to have left her after she refused to come back to Iran with him after the death of their father, but she can’t be sure. She reluctantly agrees to stay at Edna’s house for the night. When Ramin shows up for her the next day, two extreme worlds collide thousands of miles from the center of the perceived conflict.

A student and senior matinee is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28 at 10:30am and Wednesday, May 5 at 10:30am (appropriate for ages 13 and up). Ladies Night at Playwrights Theatre is Thursday, April 29 with a 6:30pm curtain time, and activities beginning at 5:00pm.

Call the box office at (973) 514-1787, ext. 10 for more information.

WEEK ONE
November 3 - 7, 2009

Tuesday, November 3

Tremble by Judah Skoff

Wednesday, November 4

Super by Lia Romeo

Thursday, November 5

Fraternity by Samuel Brett Williams

Friday, November 6

The Exceptionals by Robert Clyman

Saturday, November 7

Not What You Think by Joe Sutton

WEEK THREE
November 18 - 21, 2009

Wednesday, November 18

Beggar at the Feast by Fengar Gael

Thursday, November 19

Class Dismissed by Jeffrey Sweet

Friday, November 20

The Light by Ken Scarborough

Saturday, November 21

Murder, Too by David Wiltse

WEEK FOUR
Decebmer 16, 2009

Wednesday, December 16

When We Go Upon the Sea

by Lee Blessing

• Staged Readings of 14 New Plays
• Intimate discussions with artists
• $10 for an evening
• $25 for a FORUM pass
• FREE for subscribers with your FORUM pass

Saturday, March 6, 2010 1:00 - 6:00pm

A day-long festival celebrating the work of students in the Madison schools.

Learn more about the Festival

LUNATIC FRINGE IMPROV COMEDY
Playwrights Theatre welcomes back the Lunatics for three shows this season.

2009-10 Dates

Call the box office at (973) 514-1787, ext 36 to make reservations, or reserve online here.

STRANGE DOG THEATRE COMPANY
in association with PLAYWRIGHTS THEATRE
presents the world premiere of

November 27, 28 & December 3, 4, 10, 11 &12 at 8pm
Special show December 5 at 10pm (college night)

A cabin. A 2X4. An overpass. A pair of hedge clippers. A frozen turkey. A gun. Sometimes revenge is a dish best left completely off the table.

$20 General Admission
$15 for Students, Seniors, and Playwrights Theatre Subscribers