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Welcome to The Cutting Ball’s ninth season of risk-taking theater. We are so excited to be able to present four full productions, a reading series and two workshops at our own space in residence at the EXIT on Taylor. Please join us for some of the most surprising and extraordinary interesting plays being produced in the country!
-Rob Melrose, Artistic Director
by Eugène Ionesco
directed by Rob Melrose
October 24 – November 23
Eugene Ionesco, legendary master of absurdist theater, returns to the EXIT with a rarely seen classic in a surprising and hilarious production by The Cutting Ball Theater. This undiscovered jewel from the 1950s is Ionesco's most surreal and autobiographical play. An unsuspecting couple answers a knock at their door and a detective enters. What starts as a simple interrogation becomes an incredible journey through their past, present and future. Don't miss your chance to see this tour-de-force production by the EXITs new resident theater company.
Victims of Duty is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
by María Irene Fornés
directed by Paige Rogers
January 9 – February 15
It is 1973 and Mae has just begun to learn how to read; things finally seem to be taking a turn for the better. As she tries to rise above her humble Midwestern origins, Mae must keep the two men in her life, foster brother and former lover Lloyd, and new boyfriend Henry, from dragging her back down. Little does Mae know that the first strong decision she’s ever made about her life may be the last decision she will ever make.
Produced through special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc. The script to this play may be purchased from B.P.P.I. at http://www.BroadwayPlayPubl.com
by Will Eno
directed by Marissa Wolf
March 13 – May 9
“Run don’t walk. Four stars. Plus an extra…Mr. Eno is a Samuel Beckett for the Jon Stewart generation.”
- The New York Times
In Will Eno's bitingly funny one-man show, Thom Pain searches through the wreckage of his life to uncover the remains of his childhood.
Originally produced at SOHO Theatre Company, London 2004
Abigail Morris, Artistic Director, Mark Godfrey, Administrative Producer
Original New York Production Produced by Daryl Roth and Bob Boyett
Thom Pain (based on nothing) is produced by special arrangement with the Mark Christian Subias Agency, New York
Paul Gerrior in Krapp’s Last Tape photo by Rob Melroseby Samuel Beckett
directed by Rob Melrose
May 22 - June 21
Opening Night: May 24 at 5pm
This funny and poignant one-person play tells the story of an older man listening to recordings he made when he was young and in love. It is an intimate look at the choices we make in our lives and the unexpected consequences that come from them.
Our production will feature two actors from our critically acclaimed production of Endgame which was recently nominated by the Bay Area Critics Circle for Best Production of 2008. Paul Gerrior will play Krapp and David Sinaiko will play Krapp’s recorded voice from thirty years ago. Gerrior also won the Dean Goodman award for his work in Cutting Ball's 2002 production of Roberto Zucco.
Krapp’s Last Tape is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc
Hear what critics are saying about The Cutting Ball Theater:
“Deliciously Brainy” – The SF Weekly
“Intense, Funny and Provocative” – The San Francisco Chronicle
“Easily one of the most satisfying theatrical evenings around” – The SF Bay Guardian
“The Cutting Ball Theater is at the outer edge of Bay Area experimental theater offering plays that are poetic, risky, and visually exciting.” – The Marin Independent Journal
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