Project M: Madhouse Mayhem

"'Ubu Roi' is a play that was never written for puppets,

but for actors pretending to be puppets,

which is not the same thing"

~ Playwright Alfred Jarry during an opening night speech to the audience.

Audition Information:

Saturday, September 11, 2pm to 4pm

Sunday, September 12, 2pm to 4pm

Tuesday, September 14, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

@ the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium

Interested in auditioning?  Visit here!

Show Information:

Wednesday, October 20 @ 7:30pm; Open Preview

Thursday, October 21 @ 7:30pm

Friday, October 22 @ 7:30pm; Opening Night Talkback

Saturday, October 23 @ 1:30pm

Saturday, October 23 @ 7:30pm

Sunday, October 24 @ 1:30pm

@ the John Waldron Arts Center Rose Firebay

Project Background:

Premiering in 1921, Pirandello's Six Characters boldly rejects realism to exploit humanity's vulnerable inner core. Beginning with unfinished characters in a satirical search of their playwright, the story assaults traditional theatre convention and concludes with real confusion about the state of reality for audiences. Adapted by local playwright Ruth Aaron Grove to accommodate modern preferences.

Premiering in 1896, Jarry's Ubu Roi presents modern man as the anti-hero in a farce that was outlawed on French stages after its first and only opening night performance stirred audience rioting. Cast to the dungeon of puppet theatre for the last 110 years, TOP revives Ubu Roi to the delight and horror of 21st Century audiences. Adapted by local playwright Albert Powell for absurdist purposes.

Ticket Information:

General Admission: $8; Students/Seniors: $5.

Special Discounts: $5 Preview Performance and Matinees

For More Information:

Contact TOP.