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A classic American drama and the homecoming of Trinity’s groundbreaking Native American national tour will also be featured. Closing the season will be a new topical theater piece which Dehnert and the acting company will create in response to local current events. “Every season is about sharing great stories,” said Amanda Dehnert, acting artistic director, “but next year, we want to take the audience on a wild ride. Funny is important. Compelling is important. Most important is sharp, spontaneous acting that can transport an audience – but not just any audience. This audience. You.” THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD September 9 – October 16 in the Chace Theater by Rupert Holmes, based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel directed by Amanda Dehnert The audience decides “whodunnit” in this uproarious musical based on Dickens’ “lost” novel. Detective Dick Datchery pursues suspects Princess Puffer, Rosa Bud, Reverend Crisparkle and the rest. Decades before American Idol, The Mystery of Edwin Drood puts the audience in the driver’s seat: when they vote on the murderer, they choose the ending performed each night! Winner of five Tony Awards. SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER September 30 - November 6 in the Dowling Theater by Tennessee Williams A young man takes his cousin on a European trip that ends in violent, shocking disaster. What happened to him that day? Is she telling the truth, now? And just how far is his mother going to go? Tennessee Williams (A Streetcar Named Desire, The Glass Menagerie) wrestles with the ghosts that haunted him, capturing the dark side of passion in this gripping psychological thriller. GRANDCHILDREN OF THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS December 2 - January 8 in the Dowling Theater by William S. Yellow Robe, Jr. directed by Lou Bellamy, in association with Penumbra Theatre Company “Too Black” to be Native, a young man returns to his birthplace and his family’s search for their past. In the first fully-mounted professional touring production by a regional theater of a Native American play by a Native playwright, resident playwright William S. Yellow Robe (Better-n-Indins) connects family heritage with racial identity. HAMLET January 27 – March 5 in the Chace Theater by William Shakespeare directed by Brian McEleney The one. The only. INDOOR/OUTDOOR February 17 – March 26 in the Dowling Theater by Kenny Finkle directed by Kevin Moriarty Stays up late to cuddle. Scratches when her back’s against the wall. Craves adventure, but she’s really just looking for true love. Could he really be waiting just outside the door? A purrfect young lady’s coming-of-age story, a disarmingly charming new comedy. RHODE ISLAND: UNTITLED A provocative all-new work inspired by what’s happening in the Ocean State. Holding the mirror up to local life, Amanda Dehnert and the resident acting company will create a script and performance reflecting the zeitgeist and celebrating our community. What’s the play about? When it happens, we’ll know. CYRANO DE BERGERAC May 12 – June 18 in the Chace Theater by Edmund Rostand Poet, philosopher and war hero, Cyrano is larger-than-life – yet so is his nose. Unable to confess his love to the fair Roxane, he teaches his comrade to woo in his place. The grandest epic adventure… the wittiest word-play… the most passionate romance… and the tragedy of the chance that was wasted., it’s all here. Titles are subject to change. “We hope people will want to join us for the whole season, and subscribe,” said Dehnert. “Making space in your life to come to the theater is a great gift you can give yourself – and we’ve made it more affordable. When you join us as a subscriber, you join our family. We’re adding programs and benefits to show you what we mean – open rehearsals, a new reading series, and a big party to start the year.” Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will return in its 29th annual production. Season subscriptions are available now at the box office: (401) 351-4242. Packages include the full seven-play season, the Pick Four, the bargain Off Center; 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 programs. Subscriptions may be purchased now by mail, phone or in person. The Trinity Rep box office is located at 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI, 02903, at (401) 351-4242. Since its founding in 1964, Trinity Repertory Company has been one of the most respected regional theaters in the country. Trinity Rep presents a balance of world premiere, contemporary, and classic works, including seven subscription productions, an annual production of A Christmas Carol, and the Trinity Summer Shakespeare Project, for an estimated annual audience of 185,000. In its 41-year history, the theater has produced nearly 50 world premieres. Project Discovery, Trinity Rep's pioneering educational outreach program launched in 1966 and now sponsored by Fleet, introduces over 30,000 Rhode Island and Massachusetts students a year to live theater. Since 1973, Trinity Rep’s home has been the Lederer Theater Center, a historic landmark built as the Majestic Theatre in 1917. With an annual budget of $7 million, the theater employs 130 artistic and administrative staff and annually generates more than $24 million in economic activity. For more information, call the box office at (401) 351-4242 or visit Trinity Rep’s website at www.trinityrep.com.
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