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| Asolo Rep Nov. 19, 2010/Photo by Wade Tatangelo |
A classic musical, a bilingual take on a William Shakespeare masterpiece and a pair of world premieres are among the highlights of the Asolo Rep's 2011-12 season, announced today.
The Tony Award-winning favorite "My Fair Lady" opens the nationally acclaimed, professional Sarasota theater company's 53rd season on Nov. 18. The innovative "Hamlet, Prince of Cuba" will perform in Miami after its Sarasota run. And Asolo Rep will produce the world premieres of "Who the #$&% is Jackson Pollock?" as well as Tommy Tune presents: "State of the Art Song & Dance."
“Constructing a season for a repertory company of this caliber requires considering a vast array of issues," said Producing Artistic Director Michael Edwards in a statement. "It must all be shaped so carefully; the stars must truly align. Our company, the artists and organizations with which we’ve developed such strong relationships, combined with the strength of our production studios, collaborative resources, and amazing theatres–-are all factors that put us in a unique position to do what most theater companies can only dream of doing.
"And with the enormous responsibility we have as a State Theatre of Florida, we strive for the season to be as exciting and appealing for as many different people as possible,” Edwards continued. “We’ve created a season filled with the thrill of new works, brilliant classics produced as though they were brand new, searing dramas, outrageous comedies, and soaring musicals. It is a season that will challenge, astonish, and delight – come and dream with us.”
"And with the enormous responsibility we have as a State Theatre of Florida, we strive for the season to be as exciting and appealing for as many different people as possible,” Edwards continued. “We’ve created a season filled with the thrill of new works, brilliant classics produced as though they were brand new, searing dramas, outrageous comedies, and soaring musicals. It is a season that will challenge, astonish, and delight – come and dream with us.”
Asolo Rep 2011–2012 season in chronological order
"My Fair Lady": Nov. 18-Dec. 23
Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; Music by Frederick Loewe
Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; Music by Frederick Loewe
Based on George Bernard Shaw’s "Pygmalion"
Directed by Tony Award-winner Frank Galati, who also directed Asolo Rep's riveting production of "Twelve Angry Men,"running through March 26. Click for my review.
"Once in a Lifetime": Jan. 6-April 1, 2012
By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
Directed by Mark Rucker
"God of Carnage": Jan. 13-Feb. 29, 2012
By Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Greg Leaming
"Yentl": Jan. 20-April 26, 2012
A play based on Isaac Bashevis Singer’s short story “Yentl The Yeshiva Boy”
Adapted for the stage by Leah Napolin and Isaac Bashevis Singer
Directed by Gordon Greenberg
"Fallen Angels": March 9-May 13, 2012
Directed by Peter Amster
"Hamlet, Prince of Cuba": March 23-May 6, 2012
By William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Michael Donald Edwards
Spanish Translation by Eduardo Machado
With performances in both Spanish and English. The play will first run in Sarasota, and then will travel to Miami to perform as part of the South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) Grand Opening. The SMDCAC performance is part of an artistic exchange between Asolo Rep and the Miami Dade County Cultural Alliance, which began with "Las Meninas," which opens March 18.
"Who the *$&% Is Jackson Pollock?" March 30-April 22, 2012
Directed by Anne Kauffman
World premiere in the Historic Asolo Theater, in co-production with the Ringling Museum of Art
By Liz Brixius; based on the film by Harry Moses
Written by "Nurse Jackie" creator Liz Brixius, Asolo Rep will co-present this commissioned new work.
Tommy Tune presents: "State of the Art Song & Dance": May 25—June 17, 2012
Conceived, choreographed and starring Noah Racey
World premiere musical event celebrating the state of the art of Broadway song and dance. Directed by Jeff Calhoun, who also directed the Asolo Rep's Broadway-bound production of "Bonnie & Clyde." Click for my review. Click for "Bonnie & Clyde' to open on Broadway."
"Asolo Rep Unplugged 2012"
Greg Leaming, curator
Asolo Rep’s new play festival returns, with readings planned for the spring 2012.
Full details, titles and final dates will be confirmed in 2012.
Subscriptions are available now. Single tickets go on sale in September. Information: (941) 351-8000 or www.AsoloRep.org.
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training 2011-12 season
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training also announced its 2011-12 season today. The Conservatory features first-rate acting students performing in a series of four plays in two venues: the Cook Theatre in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts and the Historic Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum. In addition to the second year class season, third year Conservatory students perform on the Asolo Rep mainstage with the professional company.
By Anthony Clarvoe; based on the novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky
"Lobby Hero": Jan. 3-22, 2012
By Kenneth Lonergan
"The Robbers": Feb. 1-March 11, 2012
By Friedrich Schiller
"Cloud Nine": April 3-22, 2012
By Caryl Churchill.
FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training 2011-2012 ticket/subscription information: (941) 351-8000 or www.asolorep.org
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