Tim Robbins and Sister Helen Prejean backstage with the Fordham cast of Dead Man Walking directed by Eva Patton. The play, written by Mr. Robbins, based on the book by Sister Helen, was produced at Fordham as part of the Dead Man Walking National Theatre Project.
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
THEATRE COMPANY
2011-2012 MAINSTAGE SEASON
A Season of Cultural Revolution
For A Barbarian Woman A co-production with Ensemble Studio Theatre by Saviana Stanescu directed by Niegel Smith
On the edge of the Black Sea, the greatest poet of the
Roman Empire, Ovid, and an American/NATO colonel
are forever transformed by a barbarian woman. Two
millennia apart, boundaries of politics, time and desire
continue to be shattered. Who will survive?
Thurs, Oct 6; Fri, Oct 7; Sat, Oct 8 at 8:00 PM
Wed, Oct 12; Thurs, Oct 13; Fri, Oct 14 at 8:00 PM
The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre Beaumarchais Directed by Matthew Maguire
The Count has designs on Suzanne, Figaro’s fiance. What wiles will the two servants use to thwart him? Beaumarchais deftly channels class rage into comedy in this masterpiece that was banned by Louis XVI and helped ignite the French Revolution.
Wed, Nov 9; Thurs, Nov 10; Fri, Nov 11 at 8:00 PM
Thurs, Nov 17; Fri, Nov 18; Sat, Nov 19 at 8:00 PM
Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka Directed by Sonoko Kawahara
A young refugee becomes separated from his mother as he flees violent political upheaval in his country. He struggles to find his family in a chaotic, bizarre new land. Master storyteller Naomi Iizuka’s re-telling of Homer’s Odyssey is a compelling and darkly humorous exploration of one person’s path to reunion.
Wed, Feb 22; Thurs, Feb 23; Fri, Feb 24 at 8:00 PM
Thurs, Mar 1; Fri, Mar 2; Sat, Mar 3 at 8:00 PM
Swoony Planet by Han Ong Directed by Mia Katigbak SWOONY PLANET is the lyrical story of immigrants searching
for place in the vast American landscape. Kirtana is frantic to reunite with her runaway son, Farouk. Jessica, who has
adjusted to life in the Midwest, aids in her search. Working together, they come upon heartbreak and friendship.
Artie, Jessica’s son, seeks out his long-lost father who
abandoned him 16 years ago. These are only some of the characters set on a quest in SWOONY PLANET as the play
paints a portrait of a rapidly changing America.
