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2009-2010 SEASON
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2009 - 2010 Season
Walden Theatre is unique, as we regularly use the young actors in our Conservatory Program as the acting company for our season of productions.
2009-2010 Season Performances
Plays and dates are subject to change.

2009 2010
 

Of Mice & Men
by John Steinbeck
directed by Charlie Sexton

Synopsis
The story of George and Lennie and the obstacles they face in pursuit of their dream. This story takes place during the Depression and reveals the nature of dreams, dignity, loneliness, and sacrifice.

Dates: 2009
September 24, 25, & October 1, 2 @ 7:30pm
September 26 & October 3 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm


Venue
Walden Theatre, 1123 Payne Street

Ticket Information
Walden Theatre: (502) 589-0084


 

It Came From Indiana!
by Hank Willenbrink
directed by Alec Volz

Synopsis
When the students of Rick Pitino Memorial High School start mutating, the movie is only the beginning of the problem. Inspired by cult drive thru flicks like It Came from Outer Space!, in It Came from Indiana, the real danger isn't from a distant galaxy. It's right across the river.

Dates: 2009
October 22, 23, 29, & 30 @ 7:30pm
October 24 & 31 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm


Venue
Walden Theatre, 1123 Payne Street

Ticket Information
Walden Theatre: (502) 589-0084


 

It's All Greek To Me
by Carrie Nath
directed by Carrie Nath

Synopsis
Revels, Rhymes, and Revenge! The Greeks never did or said anything in small fashion. Come celebrate a Dionysian festival with some of Greek Theatre's most fabulous females.

Dates: 2009
November 12, 13, 19, & 20 @ 7:30pm
November 14 & 21 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm


Venue
Walden Theatre, 1123 Payne Street

Ticket Information
Walden Theatre: (502) 589-0084


 

The Crucible
by Arthur Miller
directed by Charlie Sexton

Synopsis
The monstrous course of bigotry and deceit are terrifyingly depicted through the story of a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie-and instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others.

Dates: 2010
January 21, 22, 28, & 29 @ 7:30pm
January 23 & 30 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm


Venue
MeX Theatre, The Kentucky Center

Ticket Information
Kentucky Center: (502) 584-7777
www.kentuckycenter.org

 

The 2010 Young Playwrights Festival
Various directors


Synopsis:
Our annual festival of new plays, written by members of Walden Theatre's Playwriting Class.

Dates: 2010
February 11 & 12 @ 7:30pm
March 13 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Venue
Walden Theatre, 1123 Payne Street

Ticket Information
Walden Theatre: (502) 589-0084

 

When In Disgrace (Hap'ly I Think on Thee)
by Damon Krometis
directed by Alec Volz

Synopsis:
Inspired by a true story, When in Disgrace (Haply I Think on Thee) weaves a tale of shattered hope and personal destruction as three close friends are torn apart by jealousy, neglect, guilt, and ultimately, love. Combining rock music, iambic verse, and video games, When In Disgrace explores what leads youngsters to extreme acts of violence, and the eerie similarity between teenage melodrama and classical drama.

Dates: 2010
February 25, 26 & March 4, 5 @ 7:30pm
February 27 & March 6 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Venue
Walden Theatre, 1123 Payne Street

Ticket Information
Walden Theatre: (502) 589-0084

 

In Celebration of Shakespeare and Why Shakespeare?
Scenes, Sonnets and monologues by the Studio and
Apprentice Classes, in their annual salute to the Bard.

directed by Various directors

Dates: 2010
April 13 & 15
-In Celebration of Shakespeare @ 7:30pm
April 14 & 16
-Why Shakespeare? @ 7:30pm
Venue
Walden Theatre, 1123 Payne Street

Ticket Information
Walden Theatre: (502) 589-0084
www.kentuckycenter.org

 

11th Annual Young American Shakespeare Festival

Three Shakespeare Classics presented by our advanced students. The 2010 festival tackles the familiar themes of love, power, benevolence, patriotism, and temporal success.

Dates: 2010
May 6-16

Henry V
directed by Alec Volz
Dates:TBA


Synopsis:
"Now, if these men do not die well, it will be a black matter for the King that led them to it." A charismatic leader in the flush of youth commits his troops to war. The risks are huge; the cause debatable; and bloodshed certain.

Love's Labours Lost
directed by Charlie Sexton
Dates: TBA


Synopsis:
What is a worthy price for love? This story is filled with romantic mix-ups and comic intrigue, leading to one of Shakespeare's most unexpected and bittersweet endings.

Timon of Athens
directed by J Barrett Cooper
Dates: TBA


Synopsis:
A figure of extremes, Timon's benevolency turns to misanthropy, and in telling his story, Shakespeare illustrates Aristotle's precept that the man who lives alone - who cannot adjust to society - is either a beast or god.


Venue
Actors Theatre, Victor Jory Theatre

Ticket Information
Actors Theatre: (502) 584-1205

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