This
season will set Studio Arena on a course for excellence that is expected of Buffalo's
nationally recognized producing theatre, combining great writing, cutting edge
directors and talented actors. There is something for everyone - two musicals,
a comedy and four dramas, including a world premiere.
Studio Arena Theatre's
2007-08 season features the following productions:
 | DON'T
TALK TO THE ACTORS
by Tom Dudzick (World Premiere)
September 11 - October 7, 2007
Studio
Arena is proud to present Don't Talk to the Actors, which is written by Buffalo-born
and raised Tom Dudzick. This hilarious comedy depicts the story of a young Buffalo
playwright who is thrust into the high stakes, big money, ego driven world of
Broadway after being discovered by a big-time producer. Come see how the best-laid
plans go awry when the people involved only think of themselves and turn to bribery,
temptation and chaos to get what they want.
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 | Studio
Arena presents the MusicalFare production of
BAT BOY:
THE MUSICAL
by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming
October
23 - November 11, 2007
BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is outrageous yet tender
and will constantly surprise you. The story is ripped from the front page of the
tabloid, ÔThe Globe,' headlined "Bat Boy Found In Cave." Studio Arena
is pleased to present this MusicalFare production which will bring you a darkly
funny and curiously touching tale. Widely known as one of the most imaginative
musicals in years, Bat Boy won the Lucille Lortel Award and Outer Critics Circle
Award. The large and talented cast tells the story of the half-bat, half boy yearning
to be accepted in a small, narrow-minded West Virginia town. The audience will
walk away with an appreciation of what it is like to be persecuted for being different.
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 | INDIAN
BLOOD
by A.R. (Pete) Gurney
December 4 - December 30, 2007
INDIAN BLOOD takes you back to Christmas Day in a much simpler time.
A time when bad manners were a catastrophe and foul language was unheard of coming
from a young boy's mouth. This is a witty, warm and delightful comedy, written
by Buffalo's own A.R. Gurney. With an amazingly talented cast, it explores the
family relationships and social status of a well-to-do 1940's Buffalo family.
Eddie, a student at the private Nichols School, uses his historical Indian bloodline
as an excuse for his lewd drawing in class. This heart-warming, coming-of-age
production deals with the repercussions that occur as a result.
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 | Studio
Arena presents a Road Less Traveled production of
TO
KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
adapted by Christopher Sergel, book by Harper
Lee
January 29 - February 22, 2008
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is a
story that spans generations. This tremendous theatrical adventure involves the
largest cast that the Studio Arena stage has seen in years. A compelling piece
that speaks to the very heart of American integrity, it raises questions about
racism and prejudice. Tom Robinson, a black man in Alabama, is accused of a crime
he didn't commit, and Atticus Finch, a well-respected white lawyer in the community,
defends him. The progression of the story is unique in its simplicity, because
it's told through the eyes Atticus' young daughter Scout. Her summer is filled
with discovery as she uncovers the secrets that the neighbors and community hide.
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 | THE
VERTICAL HOUR
by David Hare
March 11 - March 30, 2008
THE
VERTICAL HOUR is an up-to-the-minute dissection of global and sexual politics.
Playwright David Hare examines both the current situation in Iraq and American
politics as a whole. Dealing with controversial and contemporary American themes,
this production tells the story of young American war reporter-turned-academic,
Nadia. After traveling abroad for a brief holiday with her boyfriend, she finds
herself in contact with a man whose culture and beliefs are dangerous challenges
- both to her own beliefs and her relationship. The seductive ideas of lust and
desperation, complemented by the brilliant use of language, will keep you on the
edge of your seat.
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| SIDE
BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM
April 22, 2007 - May 18, 2007
The musical
selection, SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM, will grace the Studio Arena stage with the
sophistication, wit, insight, and heart of one of Broadway's most innovative and
influential artists, Stephen Sondheim. SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM is a dazzling
musical tribute that includes some of Sondheim's best-known songs, and features
numbers from landmark shows that revolutionized musical theatre. The performance
showcases well-known tunes from most beloved of musicals including "Follies,"
"Anyone Can Whistle," "Company," and "West Side Story."
This Tony Award-winning musical is both the perfect introduction to Sondheim's
musical genius and a refreshing delight for his already die-hard fans.
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Now
in its fourth decade, Studio Arena Theatre is one of the oldest resident theatres
in the nation. They produces as many as ten plays annually, with eight performances
per week for eight months this season. Studio Arena attracts more than 100,000
patrons per season, and provides in excess of 20,000 students with an introduction
to live theatre via the Theatre School. The
Theatre School, in its 78th year of operation, is the oldest continually-running
theatre school connected to a resident theatre. Fantastic
plays, talented actors and phenomenal audiences have made Studio Arena Buffalo's
nationally recognized producing theatre. With uncompromising artistry, Studio
Arena sets the standard for quality live performance in Western New York. Throughout
its 41-year history, it has enjoyed a nationwide reputation for innovation and
excellence while creating a diverse variety of comedies, dramas, musicals and
new works. >Seating
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