Company One

Synopsis

The most exciting theatrical event of the season! GRIMM is a brand-new collection of short plays by Boston’s most celebrated playwrights inspired by their favorite Grimm’s fairytales. Looking for a sweet, soothing tale to carry you away toward dreamland? Look somewhere else. These stories, originally by the Brothers Grimm, have been remixed, re-imagined and given a fresh Boston twist! Featuring new work by Melinda Lopez (SONIA FLEW), Lydia R. Diamond (STICK FLY, VOYEURS DE VENUS), Kirsten Greenidge (THE LUCK OF THE IRISH), Marcus Gardley (DANCE OF THE HOLY GHOSTS), John Kuntz (SALT GIRL), John ADEkoje (6 ROUNDS/6 LESSONS) and Gregory Maguire (WICKED)!

Delicious, seductive and surprising. You do not want to miss this sensational world-premiere!

July 16, 2010—August 14, 2010
Roberts Theatre
Wednesdays + Thursdays @ 7:30 pm
Fridays + Saturdays @ 8:00 pm
Sundays @ 2:00 pm
Final Saturday Matinee @ 4:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cry Baby Jones
by John ADEkoje
Man-sized babies, dumpsters, plastic city?! Be transported to the zany world of Cry Baby Jones, a living storybook experience.

The White Bride and the Black Bride
by Lydia Diamond
What happens when we stop to question the assumptions of well-known fairytales?

Half-Handsome and Regrettable
by Marcus Gardley
Curiosity reigns at any cost - sometimes even the ultimate cost. Come along on this off-the-wall romp, based on Hansel & Gretel.

Thanksgiving
by Kirsten Greenidge

Red
by John Kuntz

Stories About Snakes
by Melinda Lopez

The Seven Stage a Comeback
by Gregory Maguire
Take a physical and existential trip with your favorite dwarfs as they go in search of their beloved.