2010 SEASON

This year, we have a season packed with classics as well as original plays. Join us for one of our most exciting seasons yet!

Twenty-Two by Julia Morizawa, directed by Raymond Donahey
January 8 through January 30, 2010
Nothing ever changes for Leila and her circle of so-called friends: sex, drugs, more drugs and...punk-hop? Their days and nights revolve around cocaine - getting high, coming down, and doing anything to get more. But nothing lasts forever, and when the drugs run out or stop working, they are forced to confront what they've so desperately been trying to avoid - life. Twenty-Two explores a new realm of theatre, with the audience seated on stage, the story literally unfolds at your feet and brings you into the world of the play, making for a more "real" experience that is not easily forgotten.

Theatre's Classic Hits directed by Joseph P. Stachura
January 16 through January 31, 2010
A night of the greatest classics in theatre history. Featuring the greatest characters and monologues from world renowned playwrights, including Shakespeare, Chekhov, Wilde and Shaw.

The Mystery Plays by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, directed by Scott Dittman
March 19 through April 11, 2010
Long time company member and Knightsbridge's own master of suspense, Scott Dittman returns to direct another mystery in the vein of his previous Knightsbridge Theatre hits. The Mystery Plays by Marvel comic-book writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is a classic medieval mystery with a Twilight Zone feel. Be sure that you will be kept on the edge of your seat with this thrilling tale from the dark side.

Eva Peron, Enigma of a Destiny by Anibal Aprile, adapted by Anibal Silveyra and Angela Nicholas, directed by Anibal Silveyra, featuring the music of Astor Piazzola
April 30 through May 16, 2010
Eva Peron. Evita. Was she a saint, a social climber or simply a woman moved by passion towards her own destiny? Join the Knightsbridge Theatre Company as we take a peek into the life of one of the most famous couples in history, Juan and Eva Peron, who changed Argentina forever. This original play set to music and tango will dance into your heart.

Soda Pop by Jim Hanna, co-directed by Vicki Conrad and Adam Dlugolecki
May 28 through June 27, 2010
Happy Days are yours and mine at Pop’s Soda Shop! Join the gang from The Knightsbridge Theatre’s Youth Company and Thomas Jefferson High School as they scramble to get a date for the senior prom in this hilarious 1950’s musical comedy spoof. Prepare to Rock ‘n Roll and have a blast!

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Paul Miailovich
July 9 through July 25, 2010
It’s New York City, 1978, Brooklyn native Romeo lives for Saturday nights at the local disco, until he spies Manhattan socialite Juliet. Director Paul Miailovich directs his adaptation in a hilarious homage to John Waters.

Medea by Euripides, directed by Travis Terry
August 6 through August 29, 2010
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Set in modern day, Medea is cast aside by her husband, Jason of the Argonauts, and committed to an insane asylum. Fraught with love, lust, betrayal, anger and a broken heart, Medea descends into a vengeful rage leading her to the unthinkable. Medea takes "an eye for an eye" further than you can ever imagine.

Candida by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Carolee Shoemaker
September 10 through October 3, 2010
It is said that behind every great man is a great woman. Some women find themselves fulfilled by being their husband's needed support and help-meet, others are fulfilled by living a life full of adventure and passion. One woman, forced to choose between two men. Come revel in the wisdom, humor and wit of Shaw's tale of love, devotion, foolishness, and humanity.

Macbeezy: The Macbeth Hip-Hopera adapted and directed by Kelly Boczek, music by Kelly Boczek and Mark Petrie
October 15 through November 21, 2010
It’s Shakespeare like you’ve never seen him before. The Tragedy of Macbeth now exists in an alternate space-punk, tartan-clad universe, and the Scottish play becomes a hip-hop musical with original music and lyrics based on Shakespeare's text. With plenty of dance numbers and musical influence from The Black-Eyed Peas, Eminem and Beyonce, you’ll never think of Shakespeare the same way again.

A Scrooge & Marley Christmas Carol adapted and directed by Rene Guerrero
December 4 through December 19, 2010
Join us for a new twist on a classic tale. In this adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge has become a cruel, empty, loveless man as a result of his repressed sexuality and true feelings for his partner Jacob Marley. Join us on this man's journey to unlocking his heart and experiencing true love for the first time. Come and be filled with the spirit of the holidays.