The Catholic University of America

Hartke Theatre 2012-2013 Season

CUAdrama celebrates 75 years of excellence! Join us for our
75th Anniversary Season and special events.

 

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A new play by Matthew Buckley Smith

Spooky Action at a Distance

Directed by Jerry Whiddon
MFA Playwriting Thesis
 
Love, War and Quantum Physics. In 1971, with the Vietnam War still grinding on, Simon Pirklowski plays it safe, studying physics at Berkeley to avoid the draft. But when he befriends a shady bartender with a nasty temper, and agrees to tutor his beautiful wife, Simon may learn just how exciting uncertainty can be.
 
Contains strong language and adult situations. 
More information about CUADrama’s MFA Playwriting Program
 
March 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 pm

March 23 and 24 at 2:00 pm

Ken Ludwig’s

Shakespeare in Hollywood

Winner 2004 Helen Hayes Award for Best New Play
Directed by Jay Brock


Lights, Camera, Shakespeare! It’s 1934 and Shakespeare’s most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, magically materialize on the Hollywood set of Max Reinhardt’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Immediately smitten by the glitz and glamour of showbiz the two fairies get their big break on the silver screen playing (who else?) themselves. With a little help from blonde bombshells, movie moguls and arrogant “asses” the mischievous magic of old Hollywood sparkles in this hilarious romp. 

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. New York City
For more information about the playwright see www.kenludwig.com
 
April 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m.

April 20 and 21 at 2:00 p.m.

75th Anniversary Celebration

CUAdrama celebrates its founding in 1937 by Father Gilbert V. Hartke, O.P. and 75 years of excellence in theatre.  Join us for a two-day event filled with performances, festivities, and a gala reception:
 
April 26 at 8:00 p.m. - Ken Ludwig's Shakespeare in Hollywood
Special pre-show party from 7-8pm. Meet the playwright!
 
April 27 at 7:00 p.m. - 75 Years of Excellence: A Celebration of CUAdrama & Post-Show Gala Reception

MORE DETAILS HERE

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BOX OFFICE: 202-319-4000

PERFORMANCE TIMES:

Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
unless otherwise listed

TICKETS:$15 adult/full price; $10 senior citizens, CUA alumni, faculty and staff;
$5 students

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