The Hunger Artists Theatre Co.
Is Pleased To Announce Our
2008 SEASON
The Year of Altered Perception
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January 11 - February 10
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Shannon CM FLynn
The classic tale of star-crossed lovers, and the sparring families that divide them, is given the Hunger Artists treatment with a minimalist style. Shannon CM Flynn has helmed numerous Hunger Artists productions, including "Othello", "Hedwig & the Angry Inch" and last season's "A Doll's House".
by Eve Ensler
February 22 - March 22
Marijuanalogues
by Benson, Camin and Barker
February 22 - March 15
Directed by Glendele Way-Agle
Eve Ensler's modern classic, exploring various aspects of the vagina, is paired with the Orange County premiere of a special late-night offering: a series of comedic monologues dealing exclusively with the joys of marijuana. Literary Manager Glendele Way-Agle directed last season's "The Full Monty" and "Much Ado About Nothing", as well as the award-winning "Marat.Sade". (Rights pending)
April 4 - May 4
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth
Directed by Susan Marx
A new look at Sondheim's Tony-winning 1970 classic musical about one bachelor's look at relationships and aging on his 35th birthday. Susan Marx previously directed for Hunger Artists' "Beyond Convention", as well as helming productions all over Orange County.
May 16 - June 8
By Caryl Churchill
Directed by MaryAnne Mosher
Caryl Churchill's classic play exposes the problems with the new definition of a woman’s role in society and the workforce by exploring the stories of several significant women in history/art/literature. MaryAnne Mosher previously directed for Hunger Artists' "Beyond Convention".
A Theatre Out production
June 20 - July 13
By Joan Lipkin
Directed by Jack Millis
Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre returns to the Hunger Artists stage after their successful productions of "Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story" and "2 Gay", to bring us a drama that examines and deconstructs relationships, love, gender roles and the definition of family.
July 25 - August 31
Book by Joe Masteroff
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Music by John Kander
Directed by Jeremy Gable
Taking place in the seedy Kit Kat Klub in Berlin on the eve of World War II, Cabaret traces the relationship of two star-crossed lovers: a naïve American writer and his love, the young cabaret performer Sally Bowles. Artistic Director Jeremy Gable has previously directed productions such as 4.48 Psychosis and Frozen.
Jungle Book
September 12 - October 5
Adaptation by Leonard Joseph Dunham
Directed by Glendele Way-Agle
A world premiere adaptation of the classic story of a boy raised in the jungle by wolves. This will be a new look at a story filled with power and suspense, as Mowgli learns the ways of the jungle. This will be the second Hunger Artists production for Glendele Way-Agle this season.
October 17 - November 2
By Tracy Letts
Directed by Ted Leib
The Orange County premiere of a terrifying thriller. When an Oklahoma City woman invites a mysterious drifter into her motel room, she also unwillingly opens the door to insect infestations, government conspiracies and violent showdowns. Ted Leib directed for Hunger Artists' "Beyond Convention", as well as other productions throughout Orange County.
November 14 - 23
Produced by Emily Brauer-Rogers
The second installment our festival of original one-acts, written by undiscovered playwrights from around the country, each play breaking the rules of traditional theater. Co-Managing Director Emily Brauer-Rogers returns to produce this revolutionary festival.
Flying Spaghetti Monster:
The Holy Mug of Grog
December 5 - 21
By Jeremy Gable
Directed by Katie Chidester
Following the success of 2006's smash
hit "The Flying Spaghetti Monster Holiday Pageant", His Noodlyness returns for
this world premiere sequel, which sets Flying Spaghetti Monsterism founder Bobby Henderson
on a course to find that most holy of grails: the Mug of Grog! Director Katie Chidester
returns to directing after helming "The Flying Spaghetti Monster Holiday
Pageant”.