Theater Week – Am I Blue?

 

A listing of Triangle theater performances
through September 16, 2019

OPENING:

* Fever/Dream – A corporate serf finds himself in the CEO’s penthouse in a modern take on Pedro Calderon de la Barca’s Life is a Dream. Staged reading of the play by Sheila Callaghan, directed by Marcia Edmundson as part of Little Green Pig’s staged reading series. One night: Sunday 7:00. Monkey Bottom Collaborative, 609 Trent Drive, Durham.
littlegreenpig.com

Inherit the Wind – In a fictionalized take on the 1925 Scopes trial, an educator is prosecuted for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution to his high school science class. Justice Theater Project presents the 1955 drama by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, Directed by Jerry Sipp. This week: Friday and Saturday 7:30, Sunday 3:30. Continues through September 29. Umstead Park UCC, 8208 Brownleigh Drive, Raleigh.
thejusticetheaterproject.org

The Metromaniacs – Poetry is all the rage in 18th century Paris, and when a young poet falls in love with a mysterious poetess, complications and mistaken identities ensue. Honest Pint Theatre presents David Ive’s 2018 comedy (adapted from Alexis Piron’s 1738 farce La Métromanie). Director not listed. This week: Friday and Saturday 8:00, Sunday 3:00. Continues through September 29. NRACT, 7713-51 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh.
honestpinttheatre.org

Native Son – In 1930s Chicago, oppression and poverty cause a young Black man’s life to spiral into tragedy. PlayMakers Rep presents Nambi E. Kelley’s 2016 adaptation of the Richard Wright novel. Directed by Colette Robert. This week: Wednesday-Saturday 7:30, Sunday 2:00. Continues through September 29. Paul Green Theatre, CDA, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill.
playmakersrep.org

Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life and Times of Ethel Waters – Agape Theatre presents Phyllis Morrison as the iconic singer and actress, in a bio-musical by Valjean Limar Jansen. Directed by Kenneth Hinton. This week: Friday 7:30, Saturday 3:00 and 7:30. Continues through September 20. Haiti Heritage Center, 804 Fayetteville Street, Durham.
agapetheatreproject.com
 

CONTINUING:

Heads Will Roll – Little Green Pig presents an ambulatory presentation of scenes, speeches and songs by William Shakespeare, staged outdoors at West Point on the Eno. Directed by Dana Marks, Jaybird O’Berski, and Ellen Hemphill. This week: Thursday-Saturday 8:00. Thursday and Friday shows: West Point on the Eno; Saturday show at Wrightwood Park, 1301 Anderson St, Durham. Continues through September 21.
littlegreenpig.com

* The Scottsboro Boys – Theatre Raleigh presents John Kander and Fred Ebbs’ 2010 musical telling the story of nine African American teenagers falsely accused of rape in 1930s Alabama. Director not listed. This week: Wednesday-Friday 8:00, Saturday 2:00 and 8:00, Sunday 3:00. Closes Sunday. Kennedy Theatre, DECPA, Raleigh.
theatreraleigh.org

We Are Here – Triangle cultural treasure Paperhand Puppet Intervention returns with its 20th annual giant puppet performance for all ages, presenting a vision of dreams, magic, and nature and the possibilities of imagination. This week: Friday-Sunday 7:00 (preshows at 6:20), plus a Sunday matinee at 3:00 (2:20 preshow). Continues through September 29. Forest Theatre, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill. Forest Theatre tickets available only at the door with a suggested donation.
paperhand.org
 

* – Closes this week

Please contact us with any corrections or omissions. For a more complete listing of area events, we recommend the arts calendar at CVNC.org. For updates on area auditions, we recommend the Triangle Auditions group on Facebook. For a listing of what else area theaters have in store this season, click on the Triangle Season Schedules tab at the top of the page.

Theater Week – Gem of the Ocean

A listing of Triangle theater performances
through May 11, 2014

OPENING:
* Can I Get a Witness? – A gospel play about faith, love, and redemption. MOJOAA presents the 2001 play by Robin Carmon Marshall. Two shows only: Saturday 3:15 and 7:15. Garner Performing Arts Center, Garner.
mojoaa.org

Closer – Four people have difficulty navigating their relationships in the 1997 play by Patrick Marber. Directed by Paul Sapp. Presented by Burning Coal and She’s-a-Nelson. This week: Thursday-Saturday 7:30, Sunday 2:00. Continues through May 18. Burning Coal Theatre, The Murphey School, Raleigh.
burningcoal.org

Gem of the Ocean – A drifter in 1904 Pittsburgh finds a 285-year-old spiritual guide. ArtsCenter Stage presents August Wilson’s 2003 drama. Directed by John Harris. This week: Friday and Saturday 8:00, Sunday 3:00. Continues through May 18. The ArtsCenter, Carrboro.
artscenterlive.org

Life Is a Dream – A king imprisons his son to save the kingdom. Deep Dish presents the 17th Century classic by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, adapted by Nilo Cruz. Directed by Marc Williams. This week: Friday and Saturday 8:00, Sunday 2:00. Continues through May 25. Deep Dish Theater, University Mall, Chapel Hill.
deepdishtheater.org

* Noises Off – Sardines again?? Michael Frayn’s 1982 theatrical meta-farce returns for another Triangle outing, this time by teen/young adult Studio A Acting Company. This week only: Friday 8:00, Saturday 2:00 and 8:00, Sunday 1:30 and 7:30. Common Ground Theatre, Durham.
cgtheatre.com

ONGOING:
* Driving Miss Daisy – A heartwarming relationship develops between an elderly Atlanta woman and her African American chauffeur. Theatre Raleigh presents a touring production of Alfred Uhry’s hardy perennial from 1987, featuring Kevyn Morrow as Hoke. Directed by Eric Woodall. This week: Tuesday-Friday 7:30, Saturday and Sunday 2:00 and 7:30. Closes Sunday. Fletcher Theatre, DECPA, Raleigh.
nctheatre.com

* I Never Saw Another Butterfly: The Musical – NRACT presents a stage musical version of Celeste Raspanti’s play, based on art and poetry created by children in a Nazi concentration camp. Directed by Tanner Lagasca, Music Director: Craig Johnson. This week: Friday and Saturday 7:00, Sunday 3:00. Closes Sunday. NRACT, Lead Mine Road, Raleigh.
nract.org

* Pageant – An all-male cast portrays beauty pageant contestants in Theatre in the Park’s production of the 1991 musical comedy by Bill Russell, Frank Kelly, and Albert Evans. Directed by Ira David Wood IV; Music Director Scott McKenzie. This week: Friday and Saturday 7:30, Sunday 3:00. Closes Sunday. TIP, Raleigh.
theatreinthepark.com

* Spirits to Enforce – To the phone banks! Twelve superheroes face a challenge of Shakespearian proportions in the Tempest-tossed 2003 play by Mickle Maher. Directed by Jeff Storer. Presented by Manbites Dog Theater. This week: Wednesday-Saturday 8:15. Closes Saturday. MDT, Durham.
manbitesdogtheater.org
 
 
AUDITIONS:
Raleigh Little Theatre holds auditions for its August production of Hairspray, Monday and Tuesday night, Sutton Theatre, RLT, Raleigh. More info.

Please contact us with any corrections or omissions. For a more complete listing of area events, we recommend the arts calendar at Indyweek.com. For a listing of what else area theaters have in store this season, click on the Triangle Season Schedules tab at the top of the page.