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First up...
By Jane Austen
Adapted by Christopher Baker Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Directed by Hana S. Sharif December 04-29, 2019 In a world of opulent estates and lavish private balls, where women’s entire futures hinge on marriage, Elizabeth Bennet stands apart. With a vibrant wit and a headstrong sense of pride, Elizabeth places her own needs first and refuses to marry for mere convenience. But she meets her match in the unlikely figure of Mr. Darcy. Beginning as a testy battle of words and ideas, their relationship blossoms into a remarkable romance between two passionate intellects who play by their own rules. |
Then...
By Peter Shaffer Syracuse Stage Directed by Robert Hupp March 11-29, 2020 Antonio Salieri has pledged his life to God in exchange for success as a composer. Yet the music that most captures God’s voice comes not from Salieri, but from the prodigy Mozart. Could jealousy have driven Salieri to murder this “obscene child” who is unworthy of the musical genius he possesses? On the eve of his own death, Salieri reveals his final composition: “The Death of Mozart – or, Did I Do It?” Well, did he or didn’t he? An enticing andvenjoyable theatrical experience enhanced by a variety of musical events in partnership with Symphoria. |