THE BALD SOPRANO An Anti-Play

by Eugène Ionesco translated by Donald M. Allen in order of speaking

Mrs. Smith.............................................................................. Amanda Wagner Ms. Smith ................................................................................Wellesley Daniels Mary .................................................................................... Madeleine Ziomek Ms. Martin ............................................................................. Sarah Martellaro* Mrs. Martin .................................................................................. Lindsay Fisher Fire Chief ........................................................................................ Nina Carlin Eponymous Lady.................................................................. Christina Crittenden 2014. London. A typical English living room.

Production Staff Director ...................................................................................Alan Freeman Sound Design for The Bald Soprano .................................... Michael Fontanesi Stage Manager ................................................................. Anneke Thompson Assistant Stage Manager ........................................................... Shelby Flavin

The Bald Soprano premiered in Paris in 1950. It has been performed in

multiple languages throughout the world and become a staple in theater programs ever since. Mr. Ionesco’s other plays include: The Lesson, The Chairs, and Rhinoceros.

Far Away opened at London’s Royal Court Theatre in 2002. Ms. Churchill’s other plays include: Top Girls, Cloud Nine, and Mad Forest. Currently, her latest play, Love and Information closes April 6 at the New York Theatre Workshop.

FAR AWAY by Caryl Churchill in order of speaking

Singer ...................................................................................... Clarence Treat** Young Joan ............................................................................ Sarah Martellaro* Harper ......................................................................................... Hailey Moran Joan ...................................................................................... Sarah Martellaro* Todd ............................................................................................ Tomás Dakan Parade ..................................... Juan Daniel Calzadillas, Nina Carlin, Laurel Cox, ............................................................. Christina Crittenden, Wellesley Daniels, ............................................. Lindsay Fisher, Shelby Flavin, Nicholas Harrington, .................................... Deon Summerville, Amanda Wagner, Madeleine Ziomek Scene 1: The future. Harper’s farmhouse. Night. Scene 2.1: Several years later. A hat maker’s. Each making a new hat. Scene 2.2: Next day. Working on the hat. Brighter decorations. Scene 2.3: Next day. Working on the hat, which is bigger and more extravagant. Scene 2.4: Next day. Working on the hat, which is now preposterous. Scene 2.5: Next day. A procession of ragged, beaten, chained prisoners on their way to execution. Scene 2.6: A new week. Each starting to make a new hat. Scene 3: Several years later. Harper’s farmhouse. Daytime. There will be a 10-minute intermission after The Bald Soprano. Please keep the playing area clear for a scene change. Exits are directly in front and to the right & left of the audience. A rifle will be used (but not fired) in the second play.

Department of Theater John Bouchard ...................................................................... Chair/Professor Susan Gratch .................................................................................. Professor Alan Freeman .................................................................... Professor Emeritus Brian Fitzmorris .........................Professor of the Practice/Production Manager Jamie Angell ................................................ Assistant Professor of the Practice Sarah Kozinn........................................................ Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow Laural Meade ....................................................... Adjunct Assistant Professor Tom Slotten ........................................................... Adjunct Assistant Professor Omowale Awe................................................................................ Instructor Francisco Martinez .......................................................................... Instructor Ezra Weisz ..................................................................................... Instructor Aubree Cedillo .................................................................. Technical Director Marie Scott .......................................................................... Stage Supervisor Jeremy Susel ................................................................Lead Stage Technician Beatrice Gonzales ......................................................Administrative Assistant Special thanks to Kirk Graves, Sarah Kozinn, Laural Meade, Bruce Steele and Campus Safety A 15-minute Q & A with the cast and director will follow each performance. Sarah Kozinn will facilitate on Friday; Laural Meade on Saturday. *This student’s participation is in partial fulfillment of her senior comprehensive project. ** Guest artist

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We request that patrons silence phones and other electronic devices. Photography, audio, video and digital recording are strictly prohibited. Only authorized personnel will be admitted backstage. Food and drink are not allowed in the theater.  Occidental College policy prohibits smoking in any building or within thirty feet of any college facility. Ashtrays are located outside on the front plaza.

THE BALD SOPRANO By Eugène Ionesco Translated by Donald M. Allen

FAR AWAY By Caryl Churchill

Far Away and The Bald Soprano are produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. New York, NY.

April 4 & 5, 2014 at 7:30pm & May 16, 2014 at 8:30pm In the Keck Theater Lobby