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“An immensely powerful piece of theatrical goods.” The Wall Street Journal
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LOCALLY PRODUCED. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED. Triad Stage is proud to be the home of professional regional theater in the Triad, with productions that are created and staged locally with both local and national talent. Our work has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal and our organization has been named “One of the Top Ten Most Promising Theatres in the Country” by the American Theatre Wing (founder of the Tony Awards®) and “One of the Best Regional Theatres in America” by New York’s Drama League. So whether you’re a new acquaintance or an old friend, we invite you to join us for SEASON 14 – one of our most exciting seasons yet!
2014-2015 OUR 14TH SEASON
THE 39 STEPS A Hilarious Comedy adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan, from the movie of Alfred Hitchcock
Richard Hannay is bored. Annabelle Schmidt is a beautiful secret agent with a mysterious accent. He takes her home, but she ends up murdered, and suddenly he is on the run from a foreign power called “The 39 Steps.� A plane crash, hand cuffs, missing fingers and more than a little old-fashioned romance spill across the stage as Richard searches for answers. Part Hitchcock movie, part classic spy novel and 100% love song to the magic of the theater, this fast-paced farce features a cast of four portraying more than 150 characters.
August 31 - September 28, 2014 Presented by:
THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING A Treasured Classic by Carson McCullers
Frankie is a 12-year old tomboy tired of her small Georgia town and longing for a world of adventure and romance. Despite forming a fragile bond with Bernice, a maid, and John Henry, her seven-year old cousin, Frankie dreams of running away with her brother and his new bride. From one of the South’s most daring writers comes this acclaimed portrait of a girl desperate for a place to belong.
October 19 – November 9, 2014
Snow Queen A Winter Adventure by Preston Lane with original music by Laurelyn Dossett Inspired by THE SNOW QUEEN by Hans Christian Andersen
When a young boy disappears on a winter’s day in the heart of Appalachia, his best friend sets out to bring him home. So begins a journey through snow and ice, leaving the everyday world behind, as a magical winter time path leads deeper into a frozen kingdom. Inspired by the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, this adventure for audiences of all ages transports the story to the highest peaks of the Blue Ridge. From the creators of Brother Wolf, Beautiful Star, Bloody Blackbeard and Providence Gap, Snow Queen weaves music, magic and make-believe to celebrate the courage of a brave young girl.
November 28 – December 21, 2014 Presented by:
DIRTY BLONDE A Love Story with Music by Claudia Shear. original score by Bob Stillman
Jo is an aspiring actress. Charlie works in the film archives of the New York Public Library. Mae West was a sex symbol, a playwright, a movie star and a woman ahead of her time. Weaving together the historical story of Mae West with the tale of two present day fans, Dirty Blonde is a journey from vaudeville to Hollywood with all the romance, sexual innuendo, fabulous costumes and music from her classic films. As Mae West once said, “too much of a good thing can be wonderful.”
January 25 – February 15, 2015
Crimes of the Heart A Southern Comedy by Beth Henley
In Hazlehurst, Mississippi, the MaGrath sisters are brought together for a reunion. The occasion? Old Granddaddy is sick again. Lenny, the oldest, faces diminishing marital prospects. Meg, who couldn’t wait to leave Hazlehurst, is back after a failed singing career. And to top off the list of misfortunes, Babe, the youngest, has shot her husband. Their troubles, so serious and yet so funny, are trivial compared to the love and devotion of a family struggling with the past and yearning for a future. Presented in connection with Beth Henley’s Abundance in Winston-Salem
April 5 – 26, 2015 Presented by
Common Enemy A World Premiere Drama by Preston Lane
A season of remarkable upset victories sends NC’s Zebulon College to the NCAA basketball tournament for the first time. In the grip of March Madness the campus reels as an assistant professor threatens the school’s athletic program. In a state where college basketball is almost a religion and team rivalries stretch back for generations, the explosive study pits faculty against administration, student against teacher, and husbands against wives. Majority views threaten strong convictions as the courage to speak up comes under relentless attack.
June 7 – 28, 2015
3Become Reasons to a Season Passholder • Save up to 30% off of regular ticket prices. That means buying a Season Pass is like getting six plays for the price of four! • Easily exchange tickets if you can’t make your scheduled performance. Just call the box office and they will reschedule you for little or no fee. •
Support your local theater. By buying your tickets ahead of time and coming to each show of the season, you play a big part in ensuring Triad Stage’s stability and growth as a professional theater giving a voice to our region.
3 Easy Steps TO Customize Your Season Pass • PICK YOUR SERIES: 6-Play Season Passes to Triad Stage at the The Pyrle Theater can be purchased for
any night of our regular performance schedule. Or, if you don’t want to plan on specific nights, you can buy a FLEX pass and book each performance to fit your schedule.
• Pick Your Show: Your Season Pass includes 1 ticket to The 39 Steps, The Member of the Wedding,
Dirty Blonde, Crimes of the Heart, Common Enemy, and a play ofYOUR CHOICE in Greensboro orWinston-Salem.
• Pick Your Area: Season Pass pricing depends on the seating location desired and the performance. Season Pass pricing depends on the seating location desired and the performance.
Area 1: $130 - $245 Area 2: $115 - $205 Area 3: $90 - $165 FLEX passes are available for $245. buy online at www.triadstage.org or call 866.579.tixx (8499)
Theater+ Programming Enhance your theatergoing experience at no additionalchargewithourTheater+programming. Previews Be a part of the process.Your response guides the artistsastheyprepareforOpeningNight.SeriesP01, P03, P05 and P07 Technically Talking Tuesday Joinourdesignersandproductionteamforabehindthe-scenesdiscussionfollowingtheperformance. Series P03 Opening Night Friday Comecelebratetheofficialunveilingwithfoodand drink while you mingle with the cast at the post-show lobby party. Series P09 InSight Sunday Join us after the Sunday 2:00 p.m. matinee for a discussion with a guest speaker who will provide insight into the world of the play. Series P13
PostScript Thursday Stick around for a freewheeling discussion with the cast following the show. Series P21 Wine Tasting Friday Give your palate a treat with a wine tasting starting at 7:00 p.m. in our main lobby. Series P23
Accessibility Tuesday Sign interpreted services for the deaf and hard of hearing provided in partnership with Communication Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing of Greensboro. Audio described se for the visually impaired are provided by Arts Access. Serie
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? THIS SEASON IN GREENSBORO Our6-PlaySeasonPassforThePyrleTheaterinGreensboro includes 1 ticket to The 39 Steps, The Member of the Wedding,DirtyBlonde,CrimesoftheHeart,CommonEnemy, andaplayofYOURCHOICEinWinston-SalemorGreensboro.
WINTER SHOW: GREENSBORO SNOW QUEEN WINTER SHOW: WINSTON-SALEM A CHRISTMAS CAROL ANY OTHER TRIAD STAGE PLAY IN GREENSBORO OR WINSTON-SALEM
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