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2018 - 2019 Alumnae Season
The Importance of Being Earnest FireWorks Festival Top Girls New Ideas Festival Impressionism |
ImpressionismBY MICHAEL JACOBS
Produced by Mary Barnes Amoroso, Arlene Stanley and Kristine Greenaway Directed by Nicole Arends April 12 - April 27, 2019 on the Mainstage Impressionism Surrounded by impressionist paintings, colleagues Katharine, gallery owner, and Thomas, photojournalist, revisit painful memories. As they banter and spar, they come to realize that if they can step away from the current canvas of their lives, their futures just might hold more depth than the past. This romantic comedy blends pathos, intellect, and wit, and debuted on Broadway with Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons. |
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Impressionism
Watch the Trailer Video Below:
Trailer by Nicholas Porteous
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To see a 360° view of the Impressionism set:
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PLAYWRIGHT & DIRECTOR
Michael Jacobs, Playwright Nicole Arends, Director CAST Liz Pounsett*, Katharine Keenan Ted Powers, Thomas Buckle Elaine Lindo, Julia Davidson Catt Filippov, Nicole Halladay Julian Lee, Ben Joplin Sistah Lois*, Chiambuane & Mr. Linder Jamie Johnson, Douglas Finch *Appearing by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association |
PRODUCTION TEAM
Mary Barnes Amoroso, Lead Producer Arlene Stanley, Associate Producer Kristine Greenaway, Associate Producer Judith Fiore, Assistant Director Skye Ashby, Stage Manager Kay Randewich, Assistant Stage Manager Joan Jamieson, Costume Designer Teodoro Dragonieri, Set Designer Sara Ahmadieh, Associate Set Design/Painter Andrea Nesbitt, Assistant Set Design/Painter Suzanne Courtney, Images Designer Simon Fothergill, Composer Jay Hines, Lighting Designer Rick Sutton, Lighting Operator Shelley Hobbs, Props Coordinator Jarrod Dunlop, Technical Assistant |
“The Cradle” by Berthe Morisot
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B L O G
Impressionism introduces some lesser-known artists April 12-27, 2019, Alumnae Theatre Company presents Michael Jacobs’ play Impressionism, which takes place in an art gallery. Audience members are invited onstage before the show begins, to walk around Teodoro Dragonieri’s set and Suzanne Courtney’s replicas of Impressionist artworks. Alumnae member Diane Forrest, a writer and editor, has researched some lesser-known women artists of the Impressionist period – here are her blog posts: Impressionism introduces some lesser-known artists - Part 1 Impressionism: “The Girls in the Gang” – Part 2 Impressionism: “The Girls in the Gang” – Part 3 |
“On the Terrace at Sevres" by Marie Bracquemond.(top rt)
"Edma and Berthe Morisot” by Edma Morisot (lower rt) |
Impressionism · Special Events
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Opening Night Celebration
Fri. April 12, 2019 After the show - join cast & crew in Alumnae's Lobby to celebrate the "Opening Night" of IMPRESSIONISM. Enjoy complimentary tasty treats! |
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Visit the "Katharine Keenan Art Gallery"
On the Mainstage - 30 Minutes before IMPRESSIONISM's showtime. Arrive early for the pre-show experience at the Katharine Keenan Gallery onstage! Open 30 minutes before showtime. |
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Panel Discussion "The Art of Selling Art: It’s a Matter of Heart "
Sun. April 14, 2019 After the show - join in a fascinating discussion with three panelists who know, love and live with art!
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Director/Cast Talkback
Sun. April 21, 2019 Stay after the performance - talk with the director and cast about how they put the show together. This is a family-friendly event! Bring your kids (+12) |
