Circle Theatre, a professional regional theatre in Sundance Square, is proud to announce its "play list" for 2010. Circle plans to premiere five main stage productions, with previews for the opening show beginning February 11th.
This year, Circle Theatre returns to producing work by two favorite playwrights, Michael Hollinger & Bruce Graham. Hollinger's production of Incorruptible was an audience and critics' hit in 2009. His recent play, Opus, is slated to open Circle's new season on Valentine's weekend. Producing Director, Rose Pearson, says, "Audiences will be surprised to discover the difference in tone in this year's Hollinger show. Comparing Incorruptible to Opus would be like putting Bollywood next to Beethoven!"
Circle is proud to present the second staging of Bruce Graham's new play, Something Intangible, which premiered at the Arden Theatre in Philadelphia, last year. Past Graham plays produced at Circle include: Desperate Affection; Moon Over the Brewery; According to Goldman; and Dex & Julie Sittin' in a Tree.
Four of Circle's plays, this year, are area premieres. One (The Great American Trailer Park Musical - a recent hit in Dallas) is debuting in Fort Worth for the first time.
Circle Theatre's upcoming season includes:
Opus by Michael Hollinger
Sex, Lies & Violins
February 11 - March 13 (Opening Night: February 13)
Description: Talent and temperament collide in a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's finest string quartets. The famous ensemble begins to unravel when their most gifted member goes missing and a young woman is hired to take his place.
Directed by Alan Shorter
Adult language
The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Music and lyrics by David Nehls, Book by Betsey Kelso
South Park Meets Desperate Housewives
April 29 - May 29 (Opening Night: May 1)
Description: This R-Rated musical is peppered with murderous ex-boyfriends, Costco, the Ice Capades... And - a stripper on the run who comes between a Dr. Phil-loving agoraphobic housewife and her tollbooth collector husband.
Directed by Chris Robinson; Music Direction by Hans Grim
Adult language & content
Something Intangible by Bruce Graham
When You Wish Upon a Star...
June 24 -July 24 (Opening Night: June 26)
Description: It's Hollywood, 1940. Two brothers struggle to run a studio on the brink of a major movie innovation. One is a visionary and the other a "numbers man". If they don't kill each other first, together, they will create something intangible.
Directed by Matthew Gray
Adult language
Bach at Leipzig by Itamar Moses
A Fantastically Farcical Fugue
August 19 - September 18 (Opening Night: August 21)
Description: In 1722, six of the finest musicians of the age gather to audition for the coveted post of organist at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. The position they are competing for may be housed in a cathedral, but nothing is sacred in this historic battle of ego and ambition.
Directed by Robin Armstrong
Bright Ideas by Eric Coble
Getting Your Child Into the Right School Can be Murder.
October 21 - November 20 (Opening Night: October 23)
Description: Joshua raced from the delivery room to place their newborn child on a waiting list for one of the best pre-schools in the country. As the child's fourth birthday approaches, they've almost made it to the top. What will the Bradleys have to do to get there?
Directed by Robin Armstrong
Individual ticket prices for shows are $20 - $30 ($25 - $35 for the musical). Preview performance tickets are $10 - $15. Season tickets are on sale for $120 each. Corporate packages (four season tickets) are available for $460. Purchasing season tickets represents a savings of up to $45 for year-round live theatre entertainment. Anyone who purchases a regular season ticket, by February 10, will receive a $10 discount off each season ticket. Gift Cards for season tickets are also on sale at the Theatre and online.
The box office is open, Tuesday - Friday, from noon to 5pm. Call 817.877.3040 for further information or reservations. Beginning this season, online ticketing will be available at www.circletheatre.com
Circle Theatre offers complimentary valet parking and ADA approved access, seating, and parking.
About Circle Theatre
Circle Theatre is a non-profit regional theatre, founded in 1981 by Rose Pearson and Bill Newberry. Circle often premieres contemporary plays not yet produced in the Fort Worth area. The Theatre's mission is to present professional, innovative productions in its intimate 125-seat setting. Circle Theatre's shows are consistently recognized for top-quality talent and artistic standards. In 2009, Circle's production of Incorruptible, by Michael Hollinger, was on the Top Ten Theatre Productions Lists for The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Morning News and Theater Jones. The Dallas-Fort Worth Critics' Forum listed Robin Armstrong (Incoarruptible) as one of their Best Director picks for 2008-2009 awards. FW Weekly chose Circle Actress Lynn Blackburn (Hail Mary!), as one of five Best Performing Artists in 2009. Circle Theatre provides a place for emerging playwrights, directors, designers, and actors to hone their craft. As a producing member of the Equity Membership Candidacy Program, Circle participates in qualifying stage managers and actors who wish to join the union. The Theatre welcomes 10,000 -15,000 patrons to its productions, each year.
For more information, visit www.circletheatre.com or look for Circle Theatre on Facebook & follow CIRCLE_THEATRE on Twitter.
