2008-09 Season Three
Opening January 16, 2009
by Gao Xingjian
Translated by Gilbert CF Fong
Directed by Jennifer AdamsNobel Prize winner Gao Xingjian’s greatest work for the stage, The Other Shore explores the desperate human struggle to reach a state of nirvana by crossing the river of life to the other shore. According to Buddhist belief, humans experience an actual visible life full of suffering, but by living according to the virtues of ‘‘paramita’’—morality, patience, meditation and wisdom—they can cross the ‘‘river of life’’ to the other shore and experience enlightenment. The Crowd, Man, Woman, The Card Player, and others engage in a symbolic struggle over the conflict between the individual and collective will. Using a dazzling array of styles, unconventional staging and lively characters Xingjian’s staggering work shadows the individual human experiences of solitary struggle for meaning and enlightenment.
Performances are at the Lincoln Square Theatre in the Barry United Methodist Church
4754 North Leavitt, in Chicago (Map)
Just East of the Western Brownline Station.
One Block south of Lawrence Avenue.
Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00; Sundays at 6:00
January 16, through February 21, 2009
For Reservations: 312.458.9170 or halcyontheatre.org/boxofficeThursdays and Sundays: $15 in advance, $18 at the door Tickets on Fridays and Saturdays $17 in advance, $20 at the door $10 Tickets for Students and Seniors are available for all performances For more info on discounts and special offers: halcyontheatre.org/specialoffers
Parking: On street parking is available on a first come first serve basis. Off street parking is available after 5 pm at the Social Security Office Parking lot at 2127 W. Lawrence Ave. and at the Community Bank of Ravenswood at 2300 W. Lawrence. Pick up a free parking pass at the box office before parking in either of these lots. Public Transportation: The Lincoln Square Theatre is easily accessible by CTA. It is a short walk from the Brown Line at Damen (Scheduled to reopen in December) or Western stops, the Metra UP-N line (At Ravenswood and Lawrence) or by the Lawrence Ave bus (#81). Featuring: Doug Bowman, Juan Castaneda*, Samantha Garcia, Letitia Guillaud, Irene Kapustina, Josh Johnson, Meghan M. Martinez, Nilsa Reyna, Meghann Tabor, Danny Taylor, Kristine Wakefield Director: Jennifer Adams, Associate Artistic Director Assistant Director: Jesus Contreras* Costume Design: Christine Lin** Read their Bios* Company Member, ** Artistic Associate
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