The Biggest Little International Play Festival 2
January 20 - February 22, 2009

Let us bring you the world: hot issues, a world premiere, new artists, variety...we've got something for everyone, with a brand-new benefit! Subscribers are assigned a ticket for the performance of a regular subscription, and receive a voucher to see another show of your choice for free. You'll get seven shows this season for the price of six!

January 20 - February 6, 2009 The Oxford Roof Climbers Rebellion by Stephen Massicotte, Directed by Roger T. Danforth (Regional Premiere!)

A fictionalized story of the friendship of poet Robert Graves and T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, that began at Oxford University after WWI.  Having survived the war and suffering “shell shock” the two resolve to return to the frivolous days of undergraduate rebellion, enacting pranks in an attempt to shatter the notion that war is noble and its victims are heroes.  As their ideas gain momentum, Lawrence’s nemesis, the British Foreign Secretary Lord Curzon, sees seeds of sedition and tries to stop the Rebellion before it has tragic ends. 

“…it takes no leap of the imagination to translate their World War I experiences into stories from today’s newspaper.”  The New York Times

February 7-15, 2009 No Child by Nilaja Sun (Regional Premiere!)

Based on Nilaja Sun’s experience as a teaching artist at a high school in the Bronx, No Child is a tour-de-force exploration of the New York public school system.  The students, teachers, parents, administrators, janitors and security guards who inhabit our public schools and shape the future of America are fearlessly brought to life with rapid fire.   An award-winning hit in New York, No Child ... is a virtuosic performance, joyous and heart-wrenching. In Sun’s words, “I created this piece to be a snapshot from the trenches, something entertaining and provocative that’ll get people talking about the state of our public schools.”

“Astounding!  Sun brings us not her world but the world.  By showing us how the other half lives she provides an object lesson in what should not be missing from any life curriculum; hope.”  The New Yorker

February 18-22, 2009 The Love-Hungry Farmer An Adaptation of John B. Keane’s Novellas, by Des Keogh (Regional Premiere!)

Set in 1950’s rural Ireland, John Bosco McLane is a 56 year-old bachelor…and virgin.  He is desperate for female companionship but finding someone in his isolated town of Bannabeen makes it difficult.  Of the few chances he’s had for love, all have had hilarious and humiliating endings. Acclaimed actor Des Keogh, who also adapted the play, stars as McLane.  Keogh first performed The Love Hungry Farmer at Irish Repertory Theatre in New York in 2003, where his performance was noted by critics to be outstanding.  The Associated Press said “Keogh is a wonder, a master story teller”. 

“fiercely serious and bruisingly hilarious...”  The New York Times

Special Events for International Play Festival

Opening Night for The Oxford Roof Climbers Rebellion - Friday, January 23, 2009 - Pre-show entertainment from 7pm to 7:50PM with a champagne/dessert following the performance. Show begins at 8pm.

Opening Night for No Child - Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - Pre-show entertainment from 6:30 to 7:20PM with a champagne/dessert following the performance. Show begins at 7:30.

Opening Night for Love-Hungry Farmer - Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - Pre-show entertainment from 6:30 to 7:20PM with a champagne/dessert following the performance. Show begins at 7:30.

Discussion Nights - Wednesday, January 28 and February 11, 2009- Join a post-show discussion with the cast, Artistic Director and special guests.

Sunday Matinee ForePlay - Sunday, February 22, 2009- Pre-show 30-minute discussion beginning at 1:30PM with light continental brunch (coffee, tea, danish.)

The remainder of the run will be as follows:
Tuesday - Thursday shows at 7:30 p.m.
Friday shows at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday shows at 4:00 p.m.and 8:30 p.m.
Sunday shows at 2:30 p.m.

Group rates are available
Groups of 10-29 = 20%
Groups of 30 or more = 30%