The Yale Repertory Theatre's 2003-2004 season will offer audiences a mix of the modern and the classical, the domestic and the international.
"Theater is a uniquely joyous medium for discovering and probing the most immediate and profound questions of our time ..." says James Bundy, the theater's artistic director and dean of the School of Drama. "These are plays that grip audiences and transport them, with great characters and hurtling action.
"If you love to laugh, or to be surprised, or to wrestle with a mystery, or to feel strongly, then you'll find many rewards in the work we have in store," he adds.
The season's offerings will include:
"The Black Dahlia," Oct. 17-Nov. 8. This mystery -- based on a novel by James Ellroy (author of "L.A. Confidential") and adapted and directed by Mike Alfreds -- was inspired by a real-life, unsolved murder in Hollywood.
"Culture Clash in AmeriCCa," Nov. 14-Dec. 6. Created, written and performed by Culture Clash, this non-traditional evening of theater explores the country's diverse peoples and histories through humor, dance and poetry.
"Rothschild's Fiddle," Jan. 14-31. This tale of a coffin-maker living in a town where people rarely die was adapted by Russian director Kama Ginkas from a story by Anton Chekov. The world premiere will be performed in Russian with English supertitles by the internationally renowned MTYZ Theatre/Moscow New Generations.
"King Lear," Feb. 13-March 13. Stage and screen actor Avery Brooks will appear in the title role of this Shakespearean tragedy about an aged monarch and his three daughters. Harold Scott will direct.
"The King Stag," March 26-April 17. A magic statue that laughs when a woman tells a lie and other enchantments are featured in Carlo Gozzi's comic tale of love and treachery, which will be directed by Evan Yionoulis.
"The Mystery Plays," April 30-May 22. The world premiere of the work by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa -- which uses two seemingly random events to explore the themes of death, the afterlife, faith and forgiveness -- will be directed by Connie Grappo. This is a co-production with Off Broadway's Second Stage Theatre, where the work will be performed after its Yale Rep debut.
Specific information about each production will be published in future issues of the Yale Bulletin & Calendar.
The Yale Rep will continue to offer its series of special events for each production of the 2003-2004 season, including "Yale Night" which features a pre-show discussion with members of the creative team along with free pizza and soft drinks (sponsored by BAR); "Opening Night Celebration," where the audience can celebrate with the cast and crew following the performance (sponsored by Hot Tomato's); "Re:Play," a post-show discussion with members of the cast and crew (sponsored by the New Haven Advocate); and "Senior Matinee," a pre-show reception for seniors to meet others who share their love of theater, featuring coffee and dessert (sponsored by Atticus Bookstore Café).
The Yale Rep is fully accessible to patrons with disabilities, and offers sign-interpreted performances and audio-described performances of each production.
Subscription packages for the 2003-2004 season range from $72 to $201. Single tickets are $20 to $45, including group, senior and student rates. Subscriptions and tickets are available by calling (203) 432-1234; at the Yale Rep box office, 1120 Chapel St; and online at www.yalerep.org/subscribe. Single tickets for each of the season's plays are also available.
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