Marat/Sade July 11, 2012

Marc Huestis presents…THRILLPEDDLERS production of
MARAT/SADE
the Tony Award-Winning Theatrical Classic by Peter Weiss
July 13 - 29, 2012
Previews July 11 & 12
Limited Engagement - 15 Performances Only
Brava Theatre in SF
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On July 13, 1793 Jean-Paul Marat was brutally stabbed in his bathtub by French counter-revolutionary Charlotte Corday. On July 13, 2012, 219 years later (to the day) Marc Huestis presents THRILLPEDDLERS production of MARAT/SADE, the Tony Award-winning theatrical classic by Peter Weiss. MARAT/SADE runs for a Limited Engagement of 15 performances (schedule below) at Brava Theatre, 2781 24th St. (at York St.), San Francisco 94110. MARAT/SADE asks the age-old question whether true revolution comes from changing society or changing oneself. This production brings to the stage a rousing group of collaborators - SF impressario Marc Huestis (producer), the Bay Area's vibrant theatrical troupe THRILLPEDDLERS (2011 recipient of six Bay Area Theatre Critics Awards & voted Best Underground Theater Company by 7 x 7 Magazine) featuring the talents of Russell Blackwood (director) and Scrumbly Koldewyn (musical director) and costume designs by award-winner Beaver Bauer (Tales Of The City, Theatro Zinzanni).
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MARAT/SADE plays as a limited engagement – running only 15 performances
Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 8:00 pm and Sun. at 7:00 pm from July 11 – 29, 2012.
There is one matinee performance on Sun. July 22 at 1:30 pm.
Previews are July 11 & 12 (Wed. & Thurs.) Opening (press night) Thurs., July 13 - 8:00 pm.

2012 dates for MARAT/SADE are:
July 11 & 12 (Wed. & Thurs. 8:00 pm) PREVIEWS.
July 13 (Fri. 8:00 pm) OPENING NIGHT (press night)
July 14 (Sat. 8:00 pm BASTILLE DAY
July 15 (Sun. 7:00 pm)
July 19, 20, 21 (Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8:00 pm)
July 22 (Sun. 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm)
July 25, 26, 27, 28 (Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8:00 pm)
July 29 (Sun. 7:00 pm)

Brava Theatre is located at 2781 24th St. in SF 94110, (at York St.) Tickets are are available (after May 20) at http://www.ticketfly.com/venue/4167 or by calling 415/ 863-0611

Ticket prices:
$20 previews; $38 Opening Night; Wed., Thurs., Sun. $25 (loge) $35 (orchestra)
Fri & Sat $28 (loge) $38 (orch.)

Thoughts on MARAT/SADE (full title "The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade")
Almost 50 years ago, when Peter Weiss' Tony Award-winning play and theatrical event premiered, voices demanded change. Today with the Occupy & further worldwide revolutionary movements, once again the streets are alive with youth questioning authority. Marat/Sade captures the politics of these electrifying moments by harkening back to another tumultuous period in world history - the French Revolution. The dialectics of personal & political change are seen through the eyes of its two protagonists: the infamous Marquis de Sade, after whom sadism is named, and a proponent of pleasure; and Jean-Paul Marat, the clarion voice of the people - now awaiting assassination in his bathtub at the hands of the steel-willed, French counter-revolutionary Charlotte Corday. The play itself is performed on July 13 by the inmates of the asylum of Charenton- under the direction of the Marquis, who was housed within its walls. With its bloody depiction of class struggle and human suffering, hope and disillusionment, Marat/Sade is a slyly humorous feast for the mind and eye and once again proves to be affectingly relevant.

Marat/Sade is directed by Russell Blackwood and original Cockette and composer Scrumbly Koldewyn serves as Musical Director and plays piano for all performances. Thrillpeddler and San Francisco favorites will be featured in this revival, including:
Jeff Garrett (Marquis de Sade), Aaron Malberg (Jean Paul Marat), Bonni Suval (Charlotte Corday), Rumi Missabu (Jacque Roux), Carlos Barrera (Herald), Kära Emry (Simonne), David Moore (Duperret) / SINGERS: Connie Champagne, Tom Orr, Christopher M. Nelson, Michael Mohammed, Jamie Harkin; Brian Trybom (Coulmier), Lisa Appleyard (Coulmier's wife), Carina Lastimosa Salazar (Coulmier's daughter) / PATIENT/ MUSICIANS -
Birdie-Bob Watt, Eden Neuendorf, and Scrumbly Koldewyn / PATIENTS: Alison Sacha Ross, Noah Haydon, Shawn Toczyl / Scott Ragle (Nurse), Joshua Devore (Nun).

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