Classic adventure romance, a Shakespearean masterpiece,
and a Tony Award-winning mystery-musical will anchor Trinity
Rep's 2005-2006 season.
"Every season is about sharing great stories,"
commented acting artistic director Amanda Dehnert,
"but next year, we want to take the audience on a wild ride.
Funny is important. Compelling is important. Most important is sharp,
spontaneous acting that can transport an audience."
The season will include:
“The Mystery of Edwin Drood”
September 9 - October 16 in the Chace Theater
The audience decides "whodunnit" in this musical based on
Dickens' "lost" novel. Detective Dick Datchery
pursues suspects Princess Puffer, Rosa Bud, Reverend Crisparkle and
the rest. Decades before “American Idol,”
“The Mystery of Edwin Drood” put the audience in the driver's
seat to vote on the murderer and choose the ending performed each
night! Winner of five Tony Awards.
“Suddenly Last Summer”
September 30 - November 6
A young man takes his cousin on a European trip that ends in violence.
What really happened? Who’s telling the truth? Tennessee
Williams wrestles with the ghosts that haunted him, capturing
the dark side of passion in this psychological thriller.
“Grandchildren of The Buffalo Soldiers”
December 2 - January 8
In association with Penumbra Theatre Company
A young man returns to his birthplace and his family's search for
their past. In the first fully-mounted professional touring production
by a regional theater of a Native American play by a Native playwright,
resident playwright William S. Yellow Robe connects
family heritage with racial identity.
"Hamlet"
January 27 - March 5
The one. The only.
“Indoor / Outdoor”
February 17 - March 26
Stays up late to cuddle. Scratches when her back's against the wall.
Craves adventure, but she's really looking for true love. A purrfect
young lady's coming-of-age story in a charming new comedy.
“Rhode Island: Untitled”
A provocative all-new work inspired by what's happening in the Ocean
State. Holding the mirror up to local life, Amanda Dehnert and the
resident acting company will create a script and performance reflecting
the zeitgeist and celebrating our community. What's the play about?
When it happens, we'll know.
“Cyrano de Bergerac”
May 12 - June 18
Poet, philosopher and war hero, Cyrano is larger-than-life. Unable
to confess his love to the fair Roxanne, he teaches his comrade to
woo in his place. The adventure, the wit, the passionate romance,
and the tragedy of a chance wasted.
Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol”
will also return for its 29th annual production.
Titles are subject to change. Season subscriptions are available now,
either at the box office or by calling 401-351-4242.
