SpeakEasy
Stage Company's got a reason to shout this fall as their 2005-2006
season will include an eclectic range of productions from the recent
Tony nominated hit, "Caroline, or Change"
to Kander and Ebb’s dream-like “Kiss
of the Spider Woman” and the Boston area premiere of
five recently discovered one act Tennesse Williams
plays.
All productions will be presented at the Roberts Studio
Theatre in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center
for the Arts.
As announced by Artistic Director Paul Daigneault,
SpeakEasy's fifteenth anniversary season will include the following:
"Theatre District"
By Richard Kramer
September 30 - October 29
From the writer of TV's "thirtysomething,"
"My So Called Life" and "Once And Again,"
this warm comedy explores the challenges facing a non-traditional family
in today's society. When his partner's sixteen year old son moves in
with them, actor-turned-restaurateur George Bridge finds he must somehow
bring father and son together at risk of losing them both. "NYPD
Blue's" Bill Brochtrup, who appeared
in the Los Angeles production of the play, will star in this East Coast
premiere.
"Kiss of the Spider Woman"
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
November 4 - December 3
Winner of the 1993 Tony for Best Musical,
this is Kander and Ebb's powerful tale of two men who become unlikely
allies in a battle to survive in a Latin American prison. Their only
escape from the torture and degradation is the fantasy world of the
movies, which one vividly recreates for the other in a triumph of the
human spirit.
"Five By Tenn"
By Tennessee Williams
January 27 - February 25, 2006
This is the Boston area premiere of five recently discovered
one act plays offering a rare and fascinating glimpse into the development
of celebrated playwright Tennessee Williams. This collection
of works show the young artist finding his voice and honing his craft
while exploring many of the themes to be seen later in "A
Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Glass Menagerie."
"Brooklyn Boy"
By Donald Margulies
March 3 - April 1, 2006
The New England premiere of a bittersweet comedy from
the author of "Collected Stories" and "Dinner With Friends."
Aspiring novelist Eric Weiss sees his career suddenly skyrocket after
his semi-autobiographical novel becomes a bestseller. But as his public
success grows, his personal life begins to unravel. Through a series
of encounters with his father, his estranged wife and a childhood friend,
he is forced to decide both who is really is and what he really wants.
"Caroline, or Change"
Book and lyrics by Tony Kushner
Music by Jeanine Tesori
May 5 - June 3, 2006
Set at the time of President Kennedy's assassination
in 1963, the Tony nominated "Caroline, or Change" tells the
story of Caroline, a black maid working for a Southern Jewish family
while struggling to raise her own children amidst the swirling social
changes sweeping the country.
(Presented in association with North Shore Music Theatre.)
Of SpeakEasy's partnership with North Shore Music Theatre,
Daigneault commented, "I see this collaboration very much a mentorship.
The folks at North Shore really know how to put on a musical and we
stand to learn a lot from working with them on this project."
North Shore's Executive Producer Jon Kimbell
added, "I've been impressed with Speakeasy Stage Company's fine
productions and we are proud to assist them in producing this brilliant
musical that will fit perfectly in the Roberts Studio Theatre's intimate
space."
Subscriptions for the 2005-2006 season are available
by calling 617-933-8600. Single tickets will go on sale Tuesday, September
6. For further information, visit www.SpeakEasyStage.com.
