2008-2009 Season
The House of Antigone by Curt Columbus
directed by Brian McEleney
September 19 – October 26 in the Dowling Theater
In the hands of artistic director Curt Columbus, one of the world’s oldest plays becomes a modern-day retelling of an ancient story of courage and faith that asks the question: can one person change the world? A world premiere created for our resident acting company. |  | | | The Receptionist by Adam Bock
directed by Curt Columbus
December 5 – January 11 in the Dowling Theater
“Can I put you into his voicemail?” Client meetings, pastry, romantic advice and personal calls… it’s business-as-usual at the Northeast Office. Or is it? This hilarious new play bristles with humor before pulling the rug right out from underneath you. |  | | | A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
directed by Brian McEleney
January 30 – March 8 in the Chace Theater
“What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up, like a raisin in the sun? Or does it explode?” From their tenement apartment, the Younger family believes an insurance windfall is about to change their lives — but poverty and prejudice stand in their way. When the odds are stacked against them, will this family collapse or will they stand tall? The beloved drama that “changed American theater forever” (The New York Times). |  | | | The Secret Rapture by David Hare
directed by Curt Columbus
February 20 – March 29 in the Dowling Theater
When a father dies, two sisters must come together and face their differences — and their intrusive stepmother. The turmoil that lies ahead is more than anyone can expect. The Secret Rapture places political and moral issues within the intimate frame of one family’s crisis. |  | | | The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
directed by Beth Milles
April 10 – May 17 in the Chace Theater
Gwendolen loves Ernest, and so does Cecily. But wait, Cecily’s intended is actually Algernon. And Gwendolen’s fiancé is really Jack. So who is Ernest? In Wilde’s best-loved comedy of manners, mistaken identities backfire and Lady Bracknell is not amused. |  | | | Shapeshifter by Laura Schellhardt
directed by Laura Kepley
May 1– June 7 in the Dowling Theater
Legends tell tales of mysterious women who come from the sea: “Long ago, a shapeshifter lived — a woman, sometimes, and sometimes something else. A man gave her his heart, and she gave him a child — but he couldn’t hold her for long…” this stunning new play weaves a spellbinding yarn about the ways we change for others. A world premiere. |  | | | | Titles and dates are subject to change. Trinity Rep Conservatory graduate Liesl Tommy will direct Trinity Rep’s 32nd annual all-new production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, running November 21- December 31, 2008. Season subscriptions are available by calling (401) 351-4242. Packages include the full season, the Pick Four and special discounts for seniors, youth and educators. Subscribers receive tickets at a considerable discount from single-ticket prices, as well as flexible service for ticket exchanges, restaurant and parking discounts, early access to tickets for A Christmas Carol, and invitations to special performances and events. The Trinity Rep box office is located at 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI, 02903, at (401) 351-4242. |
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