Recipient of the
2012 American Theatre Wing
National Theatre Company Award
Tucson theatregoers
have come to expect some of the most challenging
and thought-provoking material from The Rogue Theatre.
—Gene Armstrong, The Tucson Weekly
SUMMER 2013
after the quake
based on "Honey Pie" and "Superfrog Saves Tokyo"
from the novel after the quake by Haruki Murakami
adapted for the stage by Frank Galati
June 19–30, 2013
In this adaptation of two of Haruki Murakami's short stories, Frank Galati has fashioned a play that follows the lives of characters struggling with the aftermath of the 1995 earthquake in Kobe, Japan, that nearly destroyed the city. Rich in dreamlike imagery and haunting in its evocation of survival in the wake of terrible disaster, after the quake makes masterful use of storytelling to reveal and explore our primal fears.
Complete infomation on after the quake
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after the quake is not part of our Season Ticket Package
Matt Bowdren as Frog and Javan Nelson as Junpei
Javan Nelson as Junpei, Larissa Cota as Sala and Marissa Garcia as Sayoko
Marissa Garcia as Sayoko and Javan Nelson as Junpei
Photos by Tim Fuller
ANNOUNCING
OUR 2013–2014 SEASON
Mistake of the Goddess (Hayavadana) by Girish Karnad, September 12–29, 2013
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare, November 7–24, 2013
Arcadia by Tom Stoppard, January 9–26, 2014
Betrayal by Harold Pinter, February 27–March 16, 2014
Dante’s Purgatorio by Patrick Baliani, April 24–May 11, 2014
Great plays await!
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Arizona Illustrated Interview
On December 19, Joseph McGrath and Cynthia Meier were interviewed by Mark McLemore of KUAT-TV’s Arizona Illustrated about The Rogue Theatre’s 2012 National Theatre Company Award, and about the upcoming production of Mother Courage and Her Children. Visit the Arizona Public Media Website or watch the interview by clicking on the image below.
Recipient of the 2012 National Theatre Company Award
The Rogue Theatre has been chosen as one of ten theatre companies nationwide
to receive the National Theatre Company Award from the American Theatre Wing.
The American Theatre Wing is best known as being the Founder of the Tony Awards. Three years ago, they began this award program to recognize outstanding emerging theatre companies across the country. It comes with a $10,000 award for operating expenses and considerable prestige. The award is made to ten companies from all over the U.S. who “have articulated a distinctive mission, cultivated an audience, and nurtured a community of artists in ways that strengthen and demonstrate the quality, diversity, and dynamism of American theatre.”
What audiences are saying about Journey to the West:
Tucson area people: This is a don't miss.
Superb performance of Journey to the West at The Rogue Theatre. —P.S.
Thanks a lot for the marvelous play! It was full of inspiration for all of us. —P.H.
An amazing journey for the audience as well! Rogue is consistently excellent...a gem! —J.S.
Wonderful story, production and performances in Journey. —S.M.
What an amazingly wonderful and creative show and your solutions to its many
complexities
are equally wonderful and amazing!
I can't imagine a better way to begin another superlative season. —D.S.
The production merged music, acting, sound, lighting, costumes and props
to swirl us effortlessly from underworld to celestial realms and back to earth again.
We left the theatre feeling intoxicated, and this morning, we're still smiling. —L.R.
I totally enjoyed this fun, innovative, and wise event! I highly recommend it.
The music was beautiful. Thanks! —L.S.
Saw an AMAZING performance today—so glad we have season tickets now!
Thanks, Rogue, for helping us to introduce our 10-year-old niece to high-quality theatre. Looking forward to a great season. —S.D.
The Rogue Theatre showed a bit of courage itself staging Brecht's masterpiece ...
And it worked. —Arizona Daily Star
Just got home from Mother Courage. Last saw it in the National Arts Centre in Ottawa over 35 years ago.
There was no comparison. Your production blew theirs away in every way, sets, music, acting and costumes.
Congratulations to all on such a great piece of work. —J.B.
The Rogue production of Mother Courage is another barn burner. It is so terrific. —P.M.
After the play, we had a wonderful, long discussion about Mother Courage. I know I've said this before,
but thank you for enriching our lives so deeply. —K.D.
Although the entire cast is wonderful, Cynthia Meier has set the bar very high for 2013 with her portrayal
of Mother Courage in tonight's opening of the play at The Rogue Theatre. If you miss this one, you will regret it! —M.C.
This is quite possibly the best theater I have ever seen in Tucson. —C.A.
I saw the production of Mother Courage that the [New York] Public Theatre did in the Park a few years ago.
There were a lot of stars in it. But I wasn't moved the way I was by this production at The Rogue. —J.J.
Everything about the production was exceptional as usual and I thank you again
for bring such wonderful theater to Tucson! —L.K.
Kafka’s Monkey and Metamorphosis
February–March, 2013
Paul Amiel as Musician, Ryan Parker Knox as the Gentleman, Matt Bowdren as Gregor Samsa,
Marissa Garcia as Grete Samsa, Patty Gallagher as Mrs. Samsa, David Greenwood as Mr. Samsa
and Eric Schoon as Musician in Metamorphosis
Photo by Tim Fuller
What audiences are saying about Kafka’s Monkey and Metamorphosis:
“An amazing evening of theatre.”
—TucsonStage.com
“The Rogue delivers a strong, artful and thoughtful experience.”
—Tucson Weekly
“...transformative, professional and courageous...”
—PM, Audience Member
“I loved the experience, the vibe, the energy, the actors, the work...”
—MC, Audience Member
“I'm afraid to go to sleep tonight, on the chance that I may wake up tomorrow an insect. Or an ape.
Thanks again for a great theatrical experience.”
—KY, Audience Member
“Kafka’s Monkey is given a devastating brilliance by its sole actor, Patty Gallagher.”
—Arizona Daily Star
“A brilliant interpretation of Metamorphosis.”
—DH, Audience Member
“A Rogue masterpiece.”
—AH, Audience Member
“A most provocative evening.”
—PW, Audience Member
“What a dream afternoon for a Kafka fan! Today ranks among my top theatre experiences
thanks to your willingness to take on the impossible.”
—PH, Audience Member
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