The Williamston Theatre, a current Trust Fund borrower, is in the middle of rehearsals for their upcoming production of Art, winner of the 1998 Tony Award for best original play. Here are the details on the upcoming production from a recent press release:
This production will begin with five Preview performances starting Thursday, January 24. During the first four Previews audience memberswill have the opportunity to take part in the process of creating a show by participating in a talkback session with the director following each performance. The Official Opening Night is Friday, February 1 with the show scheduled to run through Sunday, February 17. Performances will run Thursday and Friday evenings at eight o'clock, Saturday matinees at three o'clock and evenings at eight o'clock, and Sunday matinees at two o'clock. Please note there will not be a three o'clock performance on Saturday, January 26.
How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? Serge has just bought a very expensive painting. Marc thinks the painting is a joke, but Serge insists Marc doesn't have the proper standard to judge the work. Much to his dismay, Yvan allows himself to be pulled into the disagreement. See what happens when the meaning of art and friendship collide in this award winning comedy.
Coincidentally, I actually saw the Broadway production of Art back in 1999, featuring Wayne Knight (Seinfeld), George Segal (Just Shoot Me!), and Buck Henry (SNL). The play is hysterically funny, so I'm anxious to see the Williamston Theatre's version of the show next month.
As we've been saying for a while, a thriving arts community is a crucial element to Michigan's economic recovery. That's why we're so excited to support such a great project like the Williamston Theatre.
To learn more about the show, visit williamstontheatre.org.