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Exits and Entrances in South Africa Fugard's latest play Exits and Entrances is at the Baxter Theatre, Cape Town on 16 Nov- 19 Dec 2005. The director is Janice Honeyman and the actors are Sean Taylor (André Huguenet) and Jason Ralph. Design is by Saul Radomsky and lighting design by Mannie Manim. "Set in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town in 1956 and 1961, the intimate, two-character play chronicles the friendship between the young, idealistic playwright and the older actor struggling unhappily to find meaning and dignity in his fading career" Click on the image above for more details.
Master Harold... and the Boys in Sewanee, USA "Master Harold"...and the Boys is at the Tennessee Williams Center, Sewanee on 12 Oct 2005. The director is Del Hamilton. "Universally recognized as Athol Fugard’s finest play, “Master Harold” …and the boys unfolds over one rainy afternoon in 1950 in Port Elizabeth in South Africa. Hally, a 17-year old white child of privilege, comes to his family-owned tea room after school to hang out and avoid his homework with Sam and Willie, the black men who run the cafe. There, a fateful telephone call compels him to chose to put childhood behind him and take his place in the society of men. But in a country that has just legalized racism through apartheid, it is a choice that may only come at the expense of his love for Sam, the black servant who has been a surrogate father to him. Where do you draw the line between who you are and who you want to be? And how much control do you have in that decision? Together, in an afternoon that will change their relationship forever, Sam and Hally teach each other a lot about the world storming around them (and a little about ballroom dancing)." Click on the image for more details.
Master Harold... and the Boys in Chicago, USA Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre presents "Master Harold"...and the Boys,
directed by K Todd Freeman. Its on from 15-30 October 2005 (weekends
only).
Master Harold... and the Boys in Illinois, USA Southern Illinois University Cardondale present "Master Harold"...and the Boys. Its on
at 29 Oct 2005.
Master Harold... and the Boys in Indiana, USA Decio Mainstage Theatre University of Notre Dame present "Master Harold"...and the Boys on 27 Oct 2005. "Universally
recognized as Fugard’s finest play, “’Master Harold’… and the Boys” unfolds on a
rainy afternoon in 1950 South Africa. Hally, an upper-class 17-year-old white
boy, receives a phone call that necessitates a difficult choice. If Hally takes
his place as an adult in South African society- a society that has recently
legalized racism through the institution of apartheid- his relationship with
Sam, a black servant who has been his surrogate father, will change forever.
Fugard’s play has a particular poignancy for modern audiences who know how long
South Africa’s devastating policies were destined to endure".
Master Harold... and the Boys in Fort Collins, USA Bas Bleu Theatre, Fort Collins, CO present "Master Harold"...and the Boys on 16 Sept -22 Oct 2005. The director is Morris Burns and the actors are Nathan Young, Earlie Thomas and Leonard E. Barrett, Jr. "Set in 1950 South Africa, the play is a
powerful story about human relationships put to the test by the injustices of
the apartheid system. Considered one of Fugard’s masterpieces, the play
continues to provoke audiences and critics by speaking to the prejudices still
present in our society."
Master Harold... and the Boys in Ohio, USA 7 Stages present "Master Harold"...and the Boys on
22 Oct 2005.
Sizwe Bansi is Dead in Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK New Vic Theatre present Sizwe Bansi is Dead in The Island in the New Vic Theatre, Staffordshire on 20-29 Oct 2005. Click on the image for more details.
Exits and Entrances, Santa Barbara, CA, USA Exits and Entrances returns to Santa Barbara for a limited run
from 6-23 Oct 2005. It is at the Center Stage Theater in the Paseo Nuevo
Mall. The director is Stephen Sachs and the players are Morlan
Higgins and William Dennis Hurley as the famous classical actor and the
young playwright, respectively.
The Island on tour in the UK South Africa's Market Theatre Company present The Island. The director is Malcolm Purley and Thami Mngqolo plays John and Mpho Molepo plays Winston. The production manager is Genny Higgs.
The venues are: Click on the image for more details.
People are Living There in UK
Valley Song the opera in Cape Town, SA Valley Song has been made into an opera by composer Thomas Rajna and librettist Guy Willoughby. It is performed as part of the Spier Arts Summer Season in Cape Town, South Africa on 5, 8, 10 and 12 March 2005. Click on the image for more details.
Master Harold and the boys in Leicester, UK Leicester Haymarket Theatre present Master Harold. The director is Kully Thiarai. Its on from 2-19 Nov 2004. On 4 Nov 2004 there is a pre-show talk.. Click on the image left for more information.
Blood Knot in UK Blood Knot is at the Yvonne Arnaud theatre, Guildford on 14 Oct 2004. Click on the image for more information.
Exits and Entrances- world premiere The world premiere of Exits and Entrances was at the Fountain Theatre, LA USA. The actors were Morlan Higgins and William Dennis Hurley. It is directed by Stephen Sachs and produced by Simon Levy. It ran from 13 May- 25 Jul 2004, and was extended to 19 Dec 2004. "The Story: South Africa, 1961. Click on the image for more details. Thanks to Kristina for the information. |
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