Oleanna marks Ratio's fourth production and the first of its 2010 - 2011 season.
Oleanna will be presented at the Springhill Suites Marriott Hotel at 300 Hotel Drive in New Bern evenings at 8:00pm September 3,4,10,11. and Sundays at 2:00pm September 5,12. Tickets are available at the Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St., New Bern. Call 252-638-2577 for further information.
The banquet room at the Springhill Suites is an intimate space perfectly suited for the presentation of Oleanna. Director Alan Berger has elected to stage the production in the round which truly engages the audience and heightens the theatre experience. Seating is limited so early ticket purchases are encouraged.
The show will also be presented at the Train Station in Morehead City on September 24 and 25 at 8:00pm. Tickets are available at Alex & Brett 513 Arendell St. in Morehead City. Call 252-622-4688 for more information.
Sometimes things are not what they seem - or are they? This question underscores David Mamet's gripping play Oleanna. A college professor and his student meet to discuss a mid-term grade. As the meeting progresses, it becomes clear that this meeting has stakes much higher than just grades. And an innocent discussion between teacher and student turns into a dangerous struggle for power and control.
Oleanna is a two-character play that explores communication - and miscommunication - between individuals, while probing social mores and acceptable behavior. In the end, audiences are left to consider whether the characters have acted appropriately, whether they were genuine in their motivations, and ultimately, what happened.
David Mamet is an award winning playwright who received a Pulitzer Prize, and a Tony nomination for Glengarry Glen Ross (1984). Speed-the-Plow (1988), also received a Tony nomination. As a screenwriter, he received Oscar nominations for The Verdict (1982) and Wag the Dog (1997).
Oleanna is directed by Ratio Managing Partner and Co-Founder Alan Berger. Alan recently directed 1776 for New Bern Civic Theatre. He also directed Ratio's first production Art and appeared in last season's Proof.
Playing the role of John is Ratio veteran Michael McGinn (Locally- The Fantasticks, Tally's Folly, 1776, and Ratio's Art)and playing Carol is Emily Klingman (Ratio's Agnes Of God, Horn In The West, Suburbia, and Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice)
All Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $17.00 at the door.
About Ratio Theatre Company
Ratio Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre company. Based in New Bern, North Carolina, Ratio will be celebrating our 1st anniversary in November, 2010.
Oleanna is produced through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Inc.
Submitted by: Alan Berger and Joey Infinito, Managing Partners for the Ratio Theatre Company
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