Purchase Repertory Theatre 2008-2009

School of the Arts

Conservatory of Theatre Arts and Film

All performances are held in the Repertory Theatre, Performing Arts Center, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY.

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot by Stephen Adly Guirgis

Tuesday October 14 at 8pm, Wednesday October 15 at 8pm, Thursday October 16 at 8pm, Friday October 17at 8pm, Saturday October 18 at 2pm and 8pm, Sunday October 19 at 2pm

In a courtroom in Purgatory, the conviction of Jesus' betrayer is being appealed.  With a witness list including Satan and a Southern hanging judge from the nineteenth century, the author of "Jesus Hopped the A Train" and "Our Lady of 121st Street" creates a wild comic fantasia.  At issue is not only the fate of Judas' soul but the nature of God Himself and the very meaning of love.

The Time of Your Life by William Saroyan

Tuesday November 11 at 8pm, Wednesday November 12 at 8pm, Thursday November 13 at 8pm, Friday November 14 at 8pm, Saturday November 15 at 2pm and 8pm

The first play to win both the Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, this charming comedy features the eccentric patrons of a San Francisco saloon on the eve of World War II.  As they each chase happy endings, a mysterious millionaire learns to appreciate the best qualities in the human spirit.  A play that takes "infinite delight" in all aspects of life—from the ridiculous to the profound.

Marisol by Jose Rivera

Tuesday December 9 at 8pm, Thursday December 11 at 8pm, Saturday December 13 at 8pm

A war among angels in Heaven turns New York City into an apocalyptic nightmare in this Obie award-winning drama.  But turns darkly comic and truly shocking, Rivera's poetic fantasy is considered the best American play in the style of magic realism.

Book of Days by Lanford Wilson

Wednesday December 10 at 8pm, Friday December 12 at 8pm, Saturday December 13 at 2pm

When the owner of a Missouri cheese factory dies, the plant's bookkeeper (and star of the local community theater) suspects foul play. But the investigation tears the town apart and exposes truths no one wants to face.  More than a murder mystery, this 1999 play explores religion, politics, business, and theatre in America.

An Evening of One Act Plays

Tuesday February 10 at 8pm, Wednesday February 11 at 8pm, Thursday February 12 at 8pm, Friday February 13 at 8pm, Saturday February 14 at 2pm and 8pm

A selection of exciting new works by noted contemporary playwrights.

NEW!

All in the Timing by David Ives

The Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck NY

Friday February 27 at 8pm, Saturday February 28 at 2pm & 8pm, Sunday March 1 at 2pm

For tickets to this event please contact the Emelin Theatre directly at 914-698-0098 or online at www.emelin.org

This delightful and clever collection of short farces makes for one of the funniest evenings in the history of modern theatre.  The metaphysics of Philadelphia, Leon Trotsky, esperanto, and monkeys with typewriters all inspire Ives's hilarious imagination in this witty, side-splitting off-Broadway hit.

Richard III by William Shakespeare

Tuesday March 31 at 8pm, Wednesday April 1 at 8pm, Thursday April 2 at 8pm, Friday April 3 at 8pm, Saturday April 4 at 2pm and 8pm, Sunday April 5 at 2pm

Charismatic, funny, moody, Machiavellian—Shakespeare's villainous king is one of the Bard's greatest creations.  Richard schemes and murders his way to the crown—but can he keep it?  Containing some of dramatic literature's greatest scenes and most memorable poetry, the play provides an object lesson in the cruelty of history and the emptiness of worldly power.

Single Tickets (for all productions except for Present Laughter):

Adults: $20

Seniors & Non-Purchase College Students: $15

Purchase Students/Staff/Faculty: $5

Season Pass: $75 (admission to one performance from each production @ the Repertory Theartre; does not include Present Laughter @ the Emelin Theatre)

To order tickets and passes for our 2008-2009 Season:

BY TELEPHONE Call 914.251.6200

ONLINE (single tickets only) www.artscenter.org