24 Hour Play Festival
Written by student writers
Directed by student directors
Starting on the evening of September 28, student writers, directors, designers, and actors will have one day to create never-before-seen one act plays based on crazy prompts – a Princeton theater tradition that last year produced a three song musical, kitchen utensils taped to actors' foreheads, and a fierce wrestling match against a teddy bear. After one hectic day of writing and rehearsing, the shows will be performed the evening of Sept. 29.
September 29 at 8:00 PM
This performance is FREE for audience members.
The Moors
Written by Jen Silverman
Directed by Eliana Cohen-Orth ‘21
Two sisters and a dog live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming about love and power. The arrival of a hapless governess and a practical moor-hen set all three on a strange and dangerous path in this Brontë-esque dark comedy about connection, desperation and visibility.
October 12-13 at 8:00 PM
October 14 at 2:00 PM
October 18-20 at 8:00 PM
Iphigenia at Aulis & Iphigenia and Other Daughters
A nation posed on the brink of war. A family torn apart by a terrible choice. Presented in repertory with each other, two different interpretations of a classic Greek myth combine ancient themes of pride, love, and revenge with ideas about agency, the meaning of family, and finding our place within history.
Iphigenia and Other Daughters: November 10-11 at 2:00 PM, November 16-17 at 8:00 PM
Iphigenia at Aulis: November 9, 10, + 15 at 8:00 PM, November 17 at 2:00 PM
Iphigenia and Other Daughters
By Ellen McLaughlin
Directed by Rosie Vasen ‘21
November 10-11 at 2:00 PM
November 16-17 at 8:00 PM
Iphigenia at Aulis
By Euripides
Directed by Lydia Gompper ‘21
November 9, 10, + 15 at 8:00 PM
November 17 at 2:00 PM
“Masks of stoicism are punctured by raw emotion, as archetypes evolve into human characters.”
The Luck of the Irish
Written by Kirsten Greenidge
Directed by Chamari White-Mink ‘20
In mid-twentieth century America, a black family can only buy the house of their dreams if their name is not on the title. The choices they make in search of a better life still echo fifty years later as their family must continue to tackle questions of ownership, “the order of things” and what it takes to belong.
November 30-December 1 at 8:00 PM
December 2 at 2:00 PM
December 6-8 at 8:00 PM
“The production illustrates, through judicious use of onstage space, the extent to which it is possible to be an outsider in one’s own home.”
Freshman One-Act Festival
Directed by student directors of the class of 2022
The newest members of the Princeton undergraduate community get a chance to shine in this weekend of one-act plays directed, acted, and produced by members of the class of 2022.
Legwork, by Dean O'Donnell (directed by Ed Horan ‘22)
Seven Jewish Children, by Caryl Churchill (directed by Marc Schorin ‘22)
The Other Room, by Ariadne Blayde (directed by Silma Berrada ‘22)
February 8 at 8:00 PM
February 9 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Theatre Intime & East West Theater present:
Cowboy vs. Samurai
Written by Michale Golamco
Directed by Jacy Duan ‘21
When Veronica Lee moves into the rural town of Breakneck, Wyoming, Travis, a Korean American “Twinkie” falls desperately in love. The problem? She has only ever dated white guys. Romantic escapades ensue in this savagely funny retelling of the French classic Cyrano de Bergerac, as Travis must discover if he has what it takes to win Veronica's heart.
March 1-2 at 8:00 PM
March 3 at 2:00 PM
March 8 at 8:00 PM
March 9 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
*Talkback with Prof. Paul Nadal following the March 2nd performance
PRESS
Student Playwrights' Festival (2018-2019)
Every year, Theatre Intime celebrates campus playwrights with original plays written by students at Princeton University. The theatre of tomorrow, today!
Carrie, by Ruth Schultz ‘22 (directed by TJ Smith ‘20)
In this exploration of time, love, and friendship, 52-year-old Carrie must face the question that has weighted on her for decades: “I’m attracted to women. Now what?”
Laundry, by Minjae Kim ‘21 (directed by Brooks Eikner ‘21)
A story of four strangers who form an unlikely friendship through shared laughter and memories when they are trapped in their laundromat during a thunderstorm.
Projection, by Monique Legaspi ‘22 (directed by Ahmed Farah ‘22)
Following the sudden death of a childhood friend, three women find themselves in conflict about the impact she had on their lives.
April 5-6 at 8:00 PM
April 6 at 2:00 PM
Richard III
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Naomi Park ‘21
A thrilling blend of political intrigue and character study, Shakespeare’s Richard III follows a twisted, manipulative man intent on seizing the status and respect he believes he deserves. Experience the banter and wit, the dark comedy, and the chilling drama of this timeless classic as Richard does whatever it takes to become king.
April 19-20 at 8:00 PM
April 21 at 2:00 PM
April 25-27 at 8:00 PM
“[T]his sleek production evokes the 15th century without being constrained by it.”
Seascape
Written by Edward Albee
Directed by Nick Judt ‘20
Two couples confront conflict and communication barriers in this Pulitzer Prize-winning play about aging, relationships, and lizard people.
May 30-June 1 at 8:00 PM