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Readings

The Acting Company's John McDonald Salon Readings offers a unique opportunity to see captivating but rarely-produced plays, performed by prominent New York stage actors and guest stars. Each reading is followed by a reception where you will have the chance to interact with the cast and director over wine and refreshments. The series provides financial support for The Acting Company's Learning Through Theater Program in New York City Schools during our annual New York Season.

TICKETS:   Patron $60   Regular $35

Buy tickets individually or buy all five at once with our Salon Subscription!

To print and fax an order form to The Acting Company, click HERE.
Fax to 212-258-3299.

Salon readings
are held at 7pm at
The Mainstage Theater
416 West 42nd Street, NYC

(Enter through the Playwrights Horizons Lobby)

Save some time, and buy all five readings at once!
Our Salon Subscription includes:

Suddenly Last Summer
A Song at Twilight
The Beaux' Stratagem

 

 

A Song at Twilight

written by Noel Coward
directed by Maria Aitken
featuring Jayne Atkinson, Laila Robins and John Glover

Noel Coward's theatrical farewell, A Song at Twilight features Sir Hugo, a successful aging writer, who paid a price for concealing his sexuality from his prurient public. Issues of fame, wealth, titles, and privilege are explored with both poignancy and humor. In typical Coward fashion, men think only they are in control, while women know they wield the real power—obliquely when possible, ruthlessly when necessary. The brutally honest dissection of Sir Hugo’s character while he sputters helplessly evokes a more universal truth: that lack of conscience can make Cowards of us all. 

Sponsored by Hatsy and Alan Dresher 

April 16, 2012

The Beaux' Stratagem

co-produced with Red Bull Theater

written by George Farquhar
adapted by Thorton Wilder and Ken Ludwig
directed by Michael Kahn
featuring Christian Conn, Veanne Cox, Christopher Innvar

Aimwell and Archer, two young bucks who have spent all their money by living too well, leave London and roam from town to town in search of love and fortune. Hoping to repair their fortunes, they pose as master and servant—exchanging roles from one town to the next—looking for a wealthy heiress for at least one of themto marry. Classic, formal, robust and hilarious—a satirical portrayal of marriage and courtship—The Beaux' Stratagem is disarmingly charming and witty. 

Sponsored by Ben Crane

May 14, 2012

SOLD OUT *call 212-258-3111 for information about a ticket wait list