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Machinal
Written by Sophie Treadwell
Directed by Evren Odcikin
March 11 - 21, 2009 at 8pm
Tickets $15-$35


Machinal, written in 1928 by early 20th Century playwright and journalist Sophie Treadwell, was inspired by the real life case of convicted and executed murderess Ruth Snyder. A story of isolation, Machinal introduces us to Helen, a woman whose entire life has been dictated by the people and machines around her. She follows the rituals that society expects of a woman and subsequently marries her boss. As Helen begins to discover her own desires and needs, the story takes a turn to the unthinkable. Machinal is considered one of the highpoints of expressionist theatre in American theater history.
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Featuring: Juliet Tanner, Lawrence Radecker, Linda Ayres-Frederick*, Randy Rollison*, Matthew Chavez, Madeline Brown, Christopher White
Designers: Mary K Gabrysiak, Stage Manager; Josh Goldston Peek, Set Designer; Jarrod Fischer, Lighting Designer; Will McCandless, Sound Designer; Steven Lamont, Costume Designer; Alanna Coby, Production Manager; Sonia Fernandez, Dramaturg

 
Performance Dates:
Wednesday, March 11 - $10 Preview
Thursday, March 12 - $25 Opening

Friday, March 13 - $20

Saturday, March 14 - $20

Monday, March 16 - $15 Industry Night

Thursday, March 19 - $20

Friday, March 20 - $20

Saturday, March 21 - $25 Closing Night

Press/Reviews:
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
An intimate view of 'Machinal


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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Brava's Bravery in Machinal


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