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 Oedipus El Rey
National New Play Network World Premiere by Luis Alfaro
Directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera
Previews February 18 - 26
Runs February 27 - March 28, 2010
In this gritty reimagining of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, the modern kingdom is the barrio of East LA. Our ruler, just released from prison, is in search of a new place called home. Along the way he faces off with a wounded queen, a three-headed born-again serpent and a king with road rage. Is our young homeboy doomed to suffer his destiny? The word on the street is not good, but great love conquers all. A shared world premiere with San Francisco's Magic Theatre.
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Oedipus El Rey Special Events
LIVE WIRED Thursday, March 4 after the 8pm performance - A post-show party for young urbanites featuring beer, pizza and a live DJ.
LATE NITE SALON Fridays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 after the 8pm performance - Want somewhere to go after you see the show? Stay and talk about the play over a complimentary glass of wine with some of the show’s creative people.
ILLUMINATIONS - A dialogue using the theatrical performance as a catalyst for discussion:
Thursday, March 11 after the 8pm performance
Extended Stay - The purpose of the criminal justice system is to simultaneously punish and rehabilitate those incarcerated, yet what convicts tend to learn is how to be better criminals. Upon release they lack the skills necessary to be productive citizens and eventually find themselves back behind bars. In this panel we discuss the root cause behind, and what can be done to improve, the recidivism rates in California.
Sunday, March 21 after the 2pm performance
Oedipus, It's Complex - Oedipus has stood as a model of theatrical creation and exciting storytelling. It has also served as the inspiration for any number of plays, movies and other artistic endeavors. Wherever works deal with familial relations, questions of faith, tragic flaws and insidious secrets, you can be sure Oedipus is lurking there. This discussion will explore these works and Oedipus' lasting influence.
TALKBACK with the cast of “Oedipus El Rey,” Sunday, March 14 after the 2pm performance
Thursday, March 18 after the 8pm performance
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Sunday, March 7- 2:00 p.m. performance
Economic Stimulus for Theatre Lovers
All tickets $5.
Tickets available first come, first served. Cash or check at the door.
No advance sales, no credit cards.
Availability is limited. Tickets go on sale March 7th at 1pm.
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presents its seventh season of World Premieres 
