The Aurora Fox announces our 27th season!
RASHOMON
by Fay and Michael Kanin
based on stories by Ryunokuke Akutagawa
September 9 - October 9, 2011
Discover a world of honor, intrigue and deception
Challenge yourself to uncover the truth as four people give different accounts of the same crime. Brimming with action and secrets, Rashomon is a compelling tale about the quest for justice and the complexities of human nature.
ESCANABA (regional premiere)
by Jeff Daniels
November 18 – December 18, 2011
Celebrate enduring connections
Make this Christmas special and feel right at home with a mystical tale full of quirky characters, warmth and humor. In Michigan’s U.P., two hunting buddies explore family, loyalty and the desire to find a place where they can truly feel settled. In the process, they learn how to deal with black bears, why you should never try to hang a cabin door by yourself and exactly what it takes to bring down the Soady Ridge Buck. Holy Wah!
CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY (regional premiere)
by Lynn Nottage
January 27 –February 19, 2012 (In the Studio Theatre)
Uncover the power of new perspectives
Explore the turbulence of changing convictions and the hidden possibilities obscured by rigid preconceptions. Join us in 1950’s Harlem for a lyrical, funny and moving tale about the fractured quest toward self discovery. Race, religion, politics, and community ties are all challenged as one family navigates the changing times and redefines itself as it tries to make room for its various members to find their own joy.
XANADU (regional premiere)
book by Douglas Carter Beane
music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar
March 2 – April 1, 2012
Believe in the magic again.
Escape with us and revel in an outrageously fun romantic adventure on skates. Xanadu is a sweet story about following your muse, risking it all for love and making your dreams come true.
AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE BIG HEART
by Terry Dodd
April 20 – May 13, 2012
Find Where You Belong
Make new friends, have a good laugh and let the real you break free. Join us at the Big Heart Bar and Grille where you will find a group of beautiful losers in a rural bar on a Saturday night. Join them as they open their hearts, struggle against past mistakes, and try to ensure the bad guys get what they have coming. This is a fun, down-to-earth romp with real people who will remind you of folks you know- maybe even yourself.
