TheatreWorks Silicon Valley 2015/16 Season

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TH E AT RE WO RKS  SIL IC ON  VAL L EY  2 015/ 16 S EA S ON

Wherever you live, make TheatreWorks your home.


Robert Kelley, Artistic Director

Phil Santora, Managing Director

One of the nation’s leading professional theatre companies, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents both plays and musicals, from world premieres and re-envisioned classics to the regional debuts of Broadway’s latest hits. Our nationally acclaimed New Works Festival is the highlight of the summer, giving our audience a first look at new shows from across the country. You can find TheatreWorks throughout the Bay Area—performing year-round at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts and Palo Alto’s Lucie Stern Theatre; visiting classrooms from San Rafael to San José, Fremont to Hollister; building scenery in our shops in Newark; and rehearsing at our headquarters in Redwood Shores. We’re committed to bringing you quality art—compelling stories told by brilliant artists. Join us for our stunning 46th Season and experience the best. Wherever you live, make TheatreWorks your home.

Downtown Palo Alto


“TheatreWorks produces the best musicals and adaptations west of the Hudson, bar none.” Martha Seaver & Scott Walecka, Producing Partners, of Santa Cruz

“I volunteer at TheatreWorks because I’m passionate about having world-class theatre here in my community. Whether I’m in the office or in the audience, TheatreWorks feeds my soul.” Cindi Sears, Valued Volunteer & Subscriber, of Portola Valley

“I’m so lucky to have relocated from New York City to a community that embraces TheatreWorks: an incredible, innovative company producing the highest quality of theatre.” Tory Ross, Broadway Actress, of San José

“TW artists deploy their craft at a high level—writers, actors, musicians, technical and backstage personnel as well as office staff—all demonstrate dedication and professionalism.” Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz

Janet & Ronald Goodman, 30-year Subscribers, of Fremont


T H E AT R E W O R K S   S I L I C O N   V A L L E Y   2 0 1 5 / 1 6   S E A S O N

A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

THE HIT BROADWAY COMEDY

Triangle

The Country House

Music by Curtis Moore Lyrics by Thomas Mizer Book by Thomas Mizer, Curtis Moore, & Joshua Scher Directed by Meredith McDonough

By Donald Margulies

WORLD PREMIERE In an inspiring journey through time, a high-tech scientist learns that his New York lab was once the site of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, and discovers his mysterious connection to several of its Jewish immigrant victims. In this compelling contemporary musical, parallel affairs unfold a century apart, interweaving two star-crossed couples willing to risk everything they have, and believe, for love. Don’t miss this favorite from TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival. Contains mature language.

July 8 – Aug 2, 2015

Northern California Premiere A revered stage and film star summons her show-biz family to her Berkshires home for a summer stock season soon overstocked with memories. In a Chekhovian blend of witty comedy and poignant drama, they grapple with fame, art, the promise of romance, and the frustration of faded dreams— and as always, each other. This recent Broadway hit is the latest from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Dinner with Friends. Contains mature language.

“Funny and poignant.” USA Today Aug 26 – Sept 20, 2015

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto

Moffett Field, Mountain View


A BRILLIANT CONTEMPORARY DRAMA

Proof By David Auburn Pulitzer Prize for Drama—Tony Award Best Play Proof is a riveting drama of the heart, the captivating tale of a faded mathematical genius and his brilliant but damaged daughter, a young woman caught in a quest for legitimacy in the male-dominated world of top-level science. It is a mystery of family instability and fledgling attraction, an exhilarating, funny, and fulfilling tribute to the humanity that permeates our world of equations, equivocations, and codes. Contains mature language.

“Rich and compelling. Full of life, laughter, and hope.” New York Daily News Oct 7 – Nov 1, 2015

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

A MUSICAL ROMANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Jane Austen’s Emma Music, lyrics, & book by Paul Gordon Adapted from the novel by Jane Austen Directed by Robert Kelley Reprising TheatreWorks’ World Premiere TheatreWorks’ beloved musical hit makes a triumphant return for the holidays, featuring one of Jane Austen’s most delightful heroines, an effervescent ingénue whose matchmaking mischief inevitably misfires. Obsessed with romance, but clueless about her own feelings, Emma navigates the course of true love with a generous heart and an indomitable spirit. A masterpiece brought to joyous life, this funny, irresistible revival features a glorious score by the Tony Award-nominated composer of Jane Eyre and Daddy Long Legs. “Everything a musical should be!” The Mercury News Dec 2 – 27, 2015

Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont

Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto


A NEW MUSICAL PLAY

Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin Lyrics & music by Irving Berlin Book by Hershey Felder Directed by Trevor Hay Northern California Premiere The inspiring story of “America’s Composer” Irving Berlin takes center stage in this tour-de-force performance by piano virtuoso Hershey Felder, internationally acclaimed for bringing to life such composers as Gershwin, Beethoven, Chopin, and Bernstein. Capturing the rhythms of the Lower East Side, and eventually enchanting the entire world, Berlin epitomizes the American dream. From “Blue Skies” to “White Christmas,” this remarkable evening with Irving is an unforgettable journey in song. “A remarkable portrait…richly entertaining.” Los Angeles Times Jan 13 – Feb 6, 2016

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

A DELECTABLE COMIC DRAMA

tokyo fish story By Kimber Lee Northern California Premiere Generations, gender, and tradition collide as a revered Sushi Master struggles to preserve ancient artistry in a society obsessed with change. In pursuit of perfection, Koji inspires his brilliant protégé of a son, intimidates a parade of young apprentices, and discovers that in today’s world, even a three-star chef has much to learn. Set in a legendary sushi restaurant, this warm-hearted comic drama was a highlight of TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival. Contains mature language.

Mar 9 – Apr 3, 2016

Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto

Hakone Estate & Gardens, Saratoga


THE SWASHBUCKLING ROMANCE

AN EXPLOSIVE COMEDY

Cyrano

The Velocity of Autumn

By Edmund Rostand Translated by Michael Hollinger Adapted by Michael Hollinger & Aaron Posner Directed by Robert Kelley

By Eric Coble Directed by Giovanna Sardelli

Regional Premiere Alive with swashbuckling swordplay, witty wordplay, and irresistible romance, this classic tale of unrequited passion and panache flows from the rollicking theatres of 17th century Paris to distant battlements long besieged. Here literature’s greatest love triangle evolves in a modern, intimate, and goodhumored adaptation that entangles the enchanting heiress Roxane, handsome cadet Christian, and nose-challenged swordsman Cyrano in the love affair of a lifetime. “Sterling. Illuminating. A joy to watch.” Philadelphia Inquirer April 6 – May 1, 2016

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

Inner Quad, Stanford University

Regional Premiere An octogenarian artist has barricaded herself in her Brooklyn brownstone, booby-trapped with enough homemade bombs to take out the neighborhood. In a wry, spirited quest to “not go gentle” into a retirement home, Alexandra battles both the fears of her family and the ravages of time, negotiating the terms of her future with a long-estranged son who has battles of his own. Contains mature language.

“Wickedly funny and wonderfully touching.” Broadway World June 1 – 26, 2016

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts


14TH ANNUAL

New Works Festival Attracting theatregoers from across the country, TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival is the artistic highlight of the summer. An extraordinary opportunity to experience new musicals and plays in their early stages of development, the Festival has launched many new works onto TheatreWorks’ stage and on to productions nationally. This season’s Triangle and tokyo fish story first came to life in the Festival, as did our triumphant musical Emma and Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Memphis. For two weeks in August you’ll applaud, debate, and help shape five new shows of America’s future, sharing fine wines with their authors in the starlit courtyard of Palo Alto’s Lucie Stern Theatre—all for just one low price. August 7 – 16, 2015

Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto

“While Silicon Valley has achieved unprecedented advancements in technology, it has been markedly lacking in its ethnic diversity, and so it is all the more important to have a professional theater like TheatreWorks, celebrating the human condition and committed to presenting and casting a wide and diverse variety of plays and performers.” Harry Elam, TW Director & Former Trustee, & Michele Elam, TW Supporter, of Redwood City

Mary Avenue Bridge, Cupertino


Education and Outreach TheatreWorks strives to nurture the roots of creativity and encourage the instinct for art that lives in every corner of our Silicon Valley community. Our Education Department reaches more than 35,000 students in eight counties, and 1,700 adults annually. In the schools we offer the Young Playwrights Project, Young Storytellers Lab, the Oskar! School Tour, and Arts Integration residencies. Our outreach programs include the Children’s Healing Project at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, specially priced Student Matinees, audio described performances, theatre camps and advanced training studios for youth, writing and storytelling workshops for adults age 65+, and post-show discussions for all. TheatreWorks is a proud participant in the Kennedy Center Partners for Education program, collaborating annually with the Palo Alto Unified School District. theatreworks.org/learn

San Mateo County History Museum, Redwood City

“TheatreWorks’ Children’s Healing Project is there for our patients on both good days and bad, encouraging them through patience and diligence, helping them find a voice.” Kathy Ho of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Palo Alto


Partners In Art Each year thousands of our neighbors make a commitment to breathtaking professional theatre and groundbreaking education programs that define TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Donations from these generous individuals and organizations come from every city and town throughout our region. Together, they cover approximately half of the cost of our programs each season. Your tax-deductible gifts help us serve Silicon Valley and the entire Bay Area on our stages and in our schools. TheatreWorks is a true community resource. It is what you enjoy on our mainstage. It is the development of new plays and musicals. It is the thousands of youngsters from San Rafael to Hollister served by our education programs each year. It is the hundreds of talented actors, musicians, and designers from the Bay Area and across the country who bring each production to life. It is our generous donors from Sonoma to Santa Cruz investing in this thrilling new season and many more to come. TheatreWorks is each of YOU helping make possible the transformative experience of live performance. We couldn’t do it without you. theatreworks.org/give

Train Station, Burlingame


2015/16 SUBSCRIPTION PRICES ADULT

SENIOR/EDUCATOR

30 & UNDER

8 7 6 5 4 Play Play Play Play Play

8 7 6 5 4 Play Play Play Play Play

8 7 6 5 4 Play Play Play Play Play

Opening Night

522 490 422 354 286

410 406 350 294 238

226 224 194 164 134

Fri, Sat Mat, Sat Eve, Sun Mat

498 455 392 329 266

394 385 332 279 226

210 203 176 149 122

DESIGN-IT-YOURSELF

Tue, Wed, Thur, Sun Eve

442 413 356 299 242

354 329 284 239 194

202 189 164 139 114

Customize your subscription to meet your needs by choosing any 4 to 7 plays.

Opening Night

514 469 404 339 274

402 385 332 279 226

218 210 182 154 126

SAVINGS

Fri, Sat Mat, Sat Eve, Sun Mat

490 441 380 319 258

386 364 314 264 214

202 189 164 139 114

Tiered seating ensures great seats at the right price for every performance.

Tue, Wed, Thur, Sun Eve

426 378 326 274 222

346 315 272 229 186

178 175 152 129 106

Preview Wed, Thur, Fri (Open Seating)

330 315 272 229 186

322 294 254 214 174

186 175 152 129 106

Opening Night

242 224 194 164 134

234 224 194 164 134

194 175 152 129 106

Fri, Sat Mat, Sat Eve, Sun Mat

226 210 182 154 126

218 203 176 149 122

178 147 128 109

Tue, Wed, Thur, Sun Eve

218 203 176 149 122

SECTION A

8-PLAY SUBSCRIPTION You get the best seats and you keep them, year after year.

SECTION B

PAINLESS EXCHANGES

SECTION C

Call 650.463.1960 for ADA pricing.

218 203 176 149 122

154 147 128 109

There are no exchange fees for subscribers, even if you miss a performance.

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Your added gift helps us share our art with the world. Thank you!

ADA/Companion seating

@TheatreWorksSV TheatreWorks’ 2015/16 Season is presented in cooperation with the City of Mountain View and the City of Palo Alto, Community Services Department, Division of Arts and Sciences. PHOTO CREDITS Inside front cover: Adrienne Muller in Once on This Island, photo by Mark Kitaoka Page 1: Christopher Tocco & Darren Dunstan in 2 Pianos 4 Hands, photo by Kevin Berne Page 2: Beth Glover in Grey Gardens, photo by Mark Kitaoka Page 3: Timothy Gulan & Lianne Marie Dobbs in Emma, photo by David Allen Page 4: Francis Jue & Pun Bandhu in Yellow Face, photo by Mark Kitaoka

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto

Page 5: Justin Buchs in Little Women, photo by Mark Kitaoka Page 6: Javier Muñoz & Omari Tau in Cubamor, photo by Mark Kitaoka Page 7: Maggie Mason & Jon Deline in Oskar and the Big Bully Battle, photo by Tracy Martin

Join us today! Call 650.463.1960 or visit theatreworks.org

Page 8: Anna Ishida & Anthony J. Haney in Water by the Spoonful, photo by Kevin Berne Back cover: Elena Wright & Matt Citron in Silent Sky, photo by Mark Kitaoka


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