The Bard in bellbottoms, feisty southern brides, a sobering commentary for the nuclear age—SAMC Theatre’s newest productions promise to not only entertain but offer up great food for thought.
One low price gets you in see all four productions, which showcase professional-quality set design, direction, and talent. In addition to discounted pricing, season ticket holders will enjoy benefits such as reserved seating and first dibs for tickets on opening night, the most popular night of the run. They are also guaranteed a seat if a show sells out.
The 2017-2018 season line-up includes:
Oct 24 - Nov 4, The Cover of Life by R.T. Robinson—Three young brides, married to three brothers, are left at home with their mother-in-law when their husbands go off to war. When a LIFE magazine reporter comes knocking, see what hilarious and poignant stories emerge as she uncovers their secret dreams and struggles to find purpose and value in 1940s America.
Nov 21 - Dec 2, Copenhagen by Michael Frayn—What took place during the secret meeting between WWII nuclear theorists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg? This (very timely) play imagines the lively conversation between the Danish and German physicists as they count the cost of entering the nuclear age.
Jan 30 - Feb 3, 2018, New Generations—In this ever-popular festival, students direct and perform scripts other students have written. Always lively, always entertaining, this showcase of emerging talent gives students a shot at producing theatre before they head out into the industry – giving audiences the chance, once they hit it big, to say they saw them when.
Mar 13 - 24, 2018, The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare—Imagine the havoc two sets of twins can wreak on a town and the cast of characters who cross paths with them. Now imagine the fun that ensues for the audience as the performers navigate the disco world of the 1970s – all while speaking their best Shakespeare!
Season tickets are available only until October 30. For details, email theatre@twu.ca or buy online at www.twu.ca/season-tickets.