theatre by lisa lipsey
Charlie Reuter (right) and Michael Zlotnik rehearse a scene from Bent.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
The Old Globe in conjunction with University of San Diego Graduate
Bent
Theatre Program will present William Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of
Co-produced with Ion Theatre Company, Diversionary commemorates
Verona at their less common venue: The Old Globe Arena Stage at the James
the 30th anniversary of the seminal play Bent by Martin Sherman. This 1979
S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art. Directed by Program Direc-
play about gays under persecution by the Nazis took the world stage by
tor Richard Seer, The Two Gentlemen of Verona is one of Shakespeare’s earliest
storm—a riveting story of love in the midst of the Holocaust. According to
plays. It includes all of his “trademark” comedic tricks from the mishaps of
the Diversionary, “Prior to Bent, there had been virtually no inclusion of gays
love to the band of lewd bandits, to cross-dressing fun, physical humor and a
in discussions about the Holocaust. It had a groundbreaking impact when
hilarious servant and his dog, Crab.
it was first staged off-Broadway in 1978—an impact that continued when
The Two Gentlemen of Verona plays November 14 – 22 at the Old Globe Theatre.
the play was performed in London the next year and then finally brought to
For tickets and more information call 619.234.5623.
Broadway. The uniqueness of the story line and the strength of its message
about tolerance, love and human dignity made the play successful.” It was
nominated for both a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award in 1980.
Bent plays now – November 22 at the Diversionary Theatre.
Boston Marriage
For tickets and more information call 619.220.6830.
The term Boston marriage refers
to an arrangement in which two
women lived together, indepen-
dent of any man’s support. Such a
relationship may involve emotional
intimacy and commitment and may
include sexual intimacy. The exis-
tence of platonic Boston marriages
was used to quell fears of lesbianism
after the loss of men in World War I.
Today, the term mostly describes
two women living together without
a sexual relationship. In David
Mamet’s play, Boston Marriage, the
The Seafarer
two leads, Anna and Claire deliver
Looking for a devilishly good way to celebrate the holidays? Don’t be
quick, witty Victorian-era dialogue
fooled by the name. The Seafarer from The San Diego Rep, directed by Delicia
with a mixture of double entendres
Turner Sonnenberg, might just become a red-hot holiday tradition. This
and vernacular expressions. Through
2007 play recounts the story of four lifelong friends who get together on
their exchanges, Mamet explores
Christmas Eve and end up making a bet with the devil (in disguise of course!).
negotiation, conflict, compromise
Written by one of Ireland ’s most celebrated young playwrights, Connor
and reconciliation.
McPherson, The Seafarer transports audiences to a bungalow just north of
Boston Marriage plays Nov 5 - Nov 22
Dublin. McPherson creates an enchanting and magical world, examining
at the Compass Theatre.
the natural and the supernatural living side by side with the working man.
For tickets and more information call
The Seafarer plays November 14 - December 13 at the Lyceum Theatre.
619.688.9210.
For tickets and more information call 619.544.1000.
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