| PRODUCTION
HISTORY
OF AUGUST STRINDBERG REP
Abu
Casem's Slippers by August Strindberg
November 12 - December 3, 2016
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The
Black Glove |
Black
Glove, The by August Strindberg
December 2 - 16, 2017
"August
Strindberg’s 'The Black Glove' Is a Cheerfully Morose Antidote
to the Holiday Spirit" -- Village
Voice, Dan Calllahan
"The
production centers on the lost object of the title, which seems
to confer the season’s spirit on anyone who finds it. Its
original owner, however, has none of that warmth. A mean-spirited,
wealthy young mother, she thinks that her maid has stolen her
ring, which is actually inside the missing glove. A tomte, similar
to an elf, conspires with the Christmas Angel to teach the woman
a lesson. Points are scored, but this being a holiday entertainment,
she ends up more like Scrooge than like Miss Julie."
-- NY Times, Events for
Children in NYC This Week by Laurel Graeber
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Burnt
House |
Burnt
House by August Strindberg (produced with The
Storm)
October 3 - 20, 2015
"Burnt House has its own haunting music
and message [which is to] confront one’s demons or run the
risk of becoming a 'moth to a flame.' No weak links in this cast.
. . all hold the stage and inhabit their characters with realism....August
Strindberg Repertory Theatre is one of the best-kept secrets in
New York...So keep your ear tuned to this company. They are making
some mighty fine music with the Scandinavian master’s late-career
works." -- Diedre Donovan, Theaterscene.com
Casper's
Fat Tuesday by August Strindberg
(produced with The Stronger)
October 26 - November 2012
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Easter |
Creditors
by August Strindberg
August 27 - September 4, 2018
Crimes
and Crimes by August Strindberg
August 6 - 20, 2016
"Aronson
has accomplished her goal. The play has witty moments and comic
scenes. The absurdism makes for great melodramatic humor as well.
The revision keeps the audience focused on its entertaining and
engaging story for the entire duration." -- Yani
Perez, Off-off Online
Easter
by August Strindberg
March 8 - 31, 2013
"an
admirable undertaking … These actors make you feel proud
of small troupes dedicated to obscure plays." --Ken
Jaworowski, New
York Times
The Father by August Strindberg
November 15 to December 2, 2018 and August 25 to September 2,
2019
"Strindberg,
a titan of modern theatre on par with Ibsen, is finally getting
his due this side of the pond thanks to Robert Greer, the play’s
gifted director and translator. Greer has done an extraordinary
service for American theatre, directing eleven Strindberg plays
to date. I look forward to more." --
Joshus
Crone, Reviews from Underground
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Guilty |
Guilty
by August Strindberg
September 5 - 17, 2017
"This
fine production of “Guilty,” a United States premiere,
was presented as part of TNC’s 8th annual “Dream Up”
Festival. I am sorry that it had such a limited run (for now?)
and hope that it may be revived. If one wants to see foreign works
in simple unpretentious but competent productions, such NYC venues
as TNC or H.E.R.E or other off-off and further off places must
be sought out and supported, as well as the artists and companies,
together with directors (who read) and translators who ferret
out unknown work; they all deserve our thanks and active support.
That is the duty of a city and its citizens who pride themselves
of being “the cultural center of the World” (no less!)."
-- Beate Hein Bennett,
New York Theatre Wire
Journey
in Light and Shadow by Stig Dalager
March 4 - April 1, 2017
Kristina
by August Strindberg
March 13 - 29, 2015
"With no fuss or frills, [director Whitney Gail] Aronson
brings to life the vibrant personality of Kristina—and one
can’t help but feel this 16th century figure become palpable
in the flesh and blood." -- Deirdra Donovan, Theater
Scene
"Ivette
Dumeng makes a wonderful Kristina..."
-- Jean Sidden, Front
Row Center
Marty's
Shadow by Stig Dagerman
March 4 - April 1, 2017
#MeThree
by Natalie Menna
November 9 to December 1, 2018
Miss
Julie by August Strindberg
April 13 - May 11, 2014
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Mr.
Bengt's Wife |
Mr.
Bengt's Wife by August Strindberg
September 13 - 29, 2013
Occasionally
Nothing by Natalie Menna (Resident Playwright)
September 9 -16, 2018
Pariah
by August Strindberg (produced with The Stronger)
November 12 - December 3, 2016
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Playing
With Fire |
Playing
with Fire by August Strindberg
May 18 - July 1, 2012 at New School for Drama (Off-off Broadway)
June 15-30, 2012 at
Gene Frankel Theatre (Off Broadway)
"…
the newly christened August Strindberg Repertory Theater has sprung
to life with a dapper production of that Swedish master’s
obscure comedy “Playing With Fire.” -- Eric Grode,
New
York Times
Nominated for three AUDELCO Awards: Outstanding Ensemble Performance,
Best Revival of a Play and Best Costumes.
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The
Storm |
Storm,
The by August Strindberg (produced with Burnt
House)
October 3 - 20, 2015
"The Storm - a window into Strindberg’s
hear and soul in his last years. . . certainly explores the venerable
institution and offers some penetrating insights on its peculiarities
and charm....August Strindberg Repertory Theatre is one of the
best-kept secrets in New York....So keep your ear tuned to this
company. They are making some mighty fine music with the Scandinavian
master’s late-career works."
-- Diedre Donovan, Theaterscene.com
Stronger,
The by August Strindberg (produced with Casper's
Fat Tuesday)
October 26 - November 2012
Stronger,
The by August Strindberg (produced with Pariah)
November 12 - December 3, 2016
To
Damascus, a Trilogy, Part I
by August Strindberg
October 21 - November 8, 2014
To
Damascus, a Trilogy, Part II by August Strindberg
March 16 - April 2, 2016
WORKS
BY OUR COMPANY
MOUNTED BY OTHER PRESENTERS
Dance
of Death, Parts One and Two by August Strindberg,
presented by Theater for the New City February 27 - March 12,
2022
The two parts of this play, which were
written in 1900, were performed together in English for the very
first time, translated and directed by Robert Greer.
Occasionally
Nothing by Natalie Menna (Resident Playwright),
presented by Theater for the New City September 9 -16, 2018
The
Pelican & Isle of the Dead by
August Strindberg, presented by Theater for the New City February
6 - 22, 2020
Strindberg returned from the Continent to Stockholm in 1906, where
he lived out his last seven years. There he wrote "The Pelican"
for his Intimate Theater in 1907 and "Isle of the Dead"
(Toten-Insel) immediately after as a prologue. The latter was
unpublished until 1918 and rediscovered in the early 60s, when
it was found and promptly dismissed as an incomplete fragment.
The two plays were finally reunited by Ingmar Bergman in a radio
version in 2003. It was his last dramatic production. In this
production, August Strindberg Rep brought the two plays to the
stage together for the first time in history. It was also the
world premiere of new English translations of both plays by Robert
Greer, who helmed the production.
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| In "Isle of
the Dead," The Teacher (Gabe Bettio) reveals to The Dead
(Brad Fryman) truths of his life by showing him "The
Pelican." Behind: Jay William Thomas in "The Pelican."
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In "The Pelican,"
Margaret, the maid (Mary Tierney) confronts the diabolical
wife, Elise (Natalie Menna). |
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| Zen A.M. |
Zen
A.M.
by Natalie
Menna (resident playwright), presented by Theater for the New
City
May 31 - June 16, 2019
"Our
highest recommendation! Hilarious, moving, politically
thought-provoking comedy of manners. An only-in-New-York
satire centering on the failed plan to create an International
Freedom Center Museum on the 9/11 site. Once again, Theater
for the New City offers a work of utmost relevance and entertainment
value, enacted by immensely talented actors, a brilliant
director, and an outstanding creative team."
-- NY
Theatre Buyers Guide
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