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2009-2010 PLAYS

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The Alchemist
by Ben Jonson
directed by Michael Kahn
Lansburgh Theatre
October 6–November 22, 2009
“That Alchemy is a pretty kind of game … to cheat a man with
charming.”
Considered Jonson’s best comedy, The Alchemist follows
the antics of three con-artists: Subtle, Face and Dol. When the gentleman
Lovewit flees England to avoid the Plague, the trio set up headquarters
in his home and set about exposing the social ills of their fellow Londoners.
Michael Kahn directs his third Jonson play, following the success of Volpone,
which The Washington Post described as “a belly laugh at
human greed,” and The Silent Woman, which NPR called “brilliant … a
ferocious farce.”
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As You Like It
by William Shakespeare
directed by Maria Aitken
Sidney Harman Hall
November 17–December 20, 2009
"All the world’s a stage!”
In the Forest of Arden, exiles from a tyrannical kingdom search for freedom.
And the irrepressible Rosalind, Shakespeare’s most fully realized
female character, finds freedom of a different kind as she pursues love
in disguise. As You Like It is filled with the elements that make
Shakespeare’s comedies so much fun: a wise fool, beautiful poetry,
a magical land, young lovers and … wrestling?
Maria Aitken will bring her signature directorial style that made her
Tony Award winning production of The 39 Steps “the most
entertaining show on Broadway.” (The New York Post)
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Richard II
by William Shakespeare
directed by Michael Kahn
Sidney Harman Hall
February 2–April 11, 2010
“The ripest fruit first falls.”
King Richard neglects his subjects and spends lavishly, giving rise to his
charismatic cousin Henry Bolingbroke. As the battle to rule England approaches,
Richard’s supporters abandon him for his rival. Will Richard learn
what it means to be a king before he loses the crown? Written entirely
in verse, Richard II contains some of Shakespeare’s most
thrilling language. Director Michael Kahn’s previous examination
of this troubled leader was hailed by The New York Times as “an
evening of dynamic jolts and surprises.” Richard II plays
in repertory with Henry V.
- Henry V
by William Shakespeare
directed by David Muse
Sidney Harman Hall
February 4–April 10, 2010
“What infinite heart's ease must
kings neglect, that private men enjoy!”
Young and brash King Henry V of England takes his nation to war with France.
As he leads his troops into combat and experiences the true costs of war
firsthand, Henry discovers that the challenges of leadership are greater
than he ever imagined. From Henry's rousing battle speeches to
his quieter moments courting the Princess of France, Shakespeare explores
what makes a man a king ... and a king a man. Henry V is
directed by Associate Artistic Director David Muse, whose Julius Caesar was
praised by Washingtonian as “one of the best productions
of this or any season.” Henry V plays in repertory with Richard
II.
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The Liar
WORLD PREMIERE
by Pierre Corneille
translated and adapted by David Ives
directed by Michael Kahn
Lansburgh Theatre
April 6–May 23, 2010
“All the world’s a lie, and all the men and women merely liars.”
Dorante is charming, handsome…and a pathological liar! When he arrives
in Paris, Dorante’s outlandish tales amaze and convince all who hear
them, but for each problem his clever lying solves, it creates two new ones.
Will he manage to keep his stories straight, his dupes none the wiser and
somehow still get the girl? This joyful French farce bursts onto the stage
in Broadway playwright David Ives’ sparkling new adaptation. Michael
Kahn brings his brilliant touch to this one-of-a-kind comedy. The world premiere
is made possible by the generous support of The Beech Street Foundation.
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Mrs. Warren’s Profession
by George Bernard Shaw
directed by Keith Baxter
Sidney Harman Hall
June 8–July 11, 2010
“There are no secrets better kept than the secrets everybody guesses.”
Originally banned from the stage, Mrs. Warren’s Profession scandalized
audiences upon its debut. The world of the idealistic Vivie is turned upside
down when she learns that her family’s considerable wealth comes from
her mother's management of a chain of brothels. Is Mrs. Warren’s profession
an outrageous moral failure or a paragon of female achievement?
STC favorite Dixie Carter (Lady Windermere’s Fan) returns
to Washington to play the resourceful Mrs. Warren. Director Keith Baxter’s
comedies have been hailed by the Washington City Paper as “splendiferous” (Lady
Windermere’s Fan) and “hiccup-inducing hilarious” (The
Imaginary Invalid).
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