Athol Fugard
"Athol Fugard has created theater of power, glory, and majestic language." - The New York TimesWe invite you to witness three of this internationally lauded author's bravest plays.
Confronting the dignity, faith, and identity of their characters and all who encounter the system of apartheid, Fugard's dramas beg the questions "Who cares for whom in this world?" and "Who is right?"
Through these three powerful theatrical experiences, you will gain a deeper perspective on how your actions impact society.
  'Master Harold' ... And The Boysby Athol Fugarddirected by Jonathan Wilson January 20 - March 21, 2010Acclaimed for both its universal themes of humanity and its unforgettable dialogue, this widely admired masterpiece explores life in South Africa during the 1950s era of apartheid. When a white 17-year-old and two black workers he has known all his life connect on one rainy day, their wide-ranging discussions illustrate all that unites us, and the gulf of what still divides us. Visit TimeLine Theatre > |
 The Islandby Athol Fugarddirected by James Bohnen January 27 - March 7, 2010Athol Fugard's daring drama is set in an unnamed prison based on Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held. John and Winston are cellmates who spend their days doing back-breaking labor, and their nights rehearsing Sophocles' Antigone to present to their fellow inmates. Fugard plays the parallels between Antigone's fight against political and patriarchal boundaries off of the imprisoned men's fight for their dignity. The Island is a testament to the resiliency of the human heart. Visit Remy Bumppo > |
 Sizwe Banzi is Deadby Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshonadirected by Ron OJ Parson May 13 - June 13Master playwright Fugard and the actors of the original South Aftican cast collabortatively wrote the story of a man who pretends to be dead in order to live. The searing exploration of identity and political power of storytelling is presented in a new, intimate staging by Ron OJ Parson Visit Court Theatre > |