May 1–25, 2008
A Marriage Minuet
Buy tickets online, call 412.431.CITY (2489), or visit the Box Office at 1300 Bingham Street.
City Theatre presents the hilarious contemporary sex farce A Marriage Minuet, written by David Wiltse and directed by Tracy Brigden, from May 1 – 25, 2008 on City Theatre’s 272-seat Mainstage.
In A Marriage Minuet, Douglas (Douglas Rees) is a college professor and the writer of earnest books that don’t sell. His wife Lily (Helena Ruoti) is his best friend. Rex (Ross Bickell), a womanizer who writes best-selling potboilers, is married to Violet (Deirdre Madigan). When the couples change partners, the result is a dizzy dance complicated by a variety of young women, all played by Tami Dixon. The author of 12 novels, David Wiltse is a lover of witty and erudite language. But sometimes in A Marriage Minuet he cuts right to the chase, allowing his characters to speak their thoughts in hilarious shorthand and share their opinions directly with the audience. His clever comedy skewers love and the literary life with playful sophistication and an insider’s perspective.
The design team for A Marriage Minuet is Jeff Cowie (Scenic), Markas Henry (Costumes), Howell Binkley (Lighting), Ryan Rumery (Composer), and Peter Pucci (Choreography). Patti Kelly is the Production Stage Manager.
Tracy Brigden first directed A Marriage Minuet at Westport Country Playhouse in Connecticut, where David Wiltse is currently the Playwright-in-Residence. City Theatre’s production includes the whole Westport design team, two of the original actors (Deirdre Madigan and Douglas Rees), and a new draft of the script. David will be in Pittsburgh from April 7–13 to workshop his newest play, Scramble!, a farce set the office of a golf magazine. Tracy will direct Scramble! at Westport this summer, running July 8–26, 2008.
Preview Week Performance Schedule
Thurs. May 1 & Fri. May 2 at 8 pm
Sat. May 3 at 5:30 pm
Sun. May 4 & Tues. May 6 at 7 pm
Press/Opening Night is Wed., May 7 at 8 pm.
Regular Run Schedule
Tuesdays at 7 pm
Wednesdays thru Fridays at 8 pm
Saturdays at 5:30 & 9 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
There will be a 1 pm matinee on Wed., May 14.
Location
City Theatre, 1300 Bingham and 13th Streets, on Pittsburgh’s South Side (map)
Parking ($5) is available across from the theatre.
Tickets
$15 to $46
Students and age 25 and younger may reserve $15 tickets in advance or may purchase $10 rush tickets at the Box Office beginning two hours before showtime.
Seniors (age 60 and older) may purchase $15 rush tickets at the Box Office beginning two hours before showtime.
Groups of 10 or more receive significant discounts. Call Stacy Mathison at 412.431.4400 ext 227 or email smathison@citytheatrecompany.org.
Buy tickets online, call 412.431.CITY (2489), or visit the Box Office at 1300 Bingham Street.