SecondStory Repertory of Redmond will raise the curtain on its Mainstage series on Sept. 23 with “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.”
The playhouse is located at 7325 166th Ave. N.E., Suite F250, in Redmond Town Center. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. for select Sunday matinees. For tickets, visit www.secondstoryrep.org.
• Sept. 23-Oct. 9
“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”
Written by Tom Stoppard
Directed by Alicia Mendez
Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” is the fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet as told from the worm’s-eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare’s play. In Tom Stoppard’s best-known work, this Shakespearean Laurel and Hardy finally get a chance to take the lead role, but do so in a world where echoes of Waiting for Godot resound, where reality and illusion intermix, and where fate leads our two heroes to a tragic but inevitable end.
• Oct. 28-Nov. 19
“The Rocky Horror Show”
Book, music and lyrics by Richard O’Brien
Directed by Robert Bogue
Music direction by Josh Zimmerman
Choreographed by Stephanie Graham
This cult classic horror/sci-fi parody — which inspired the 1975 long-running midnight movie beloved by millions — takes place on a dark and stormy night, as clean-cut sweethearts Brad and Janet find themselves stranded on a lonely road. The innocent couple seeks refuge at the castle of gender-bending mad scientist Dr. Frank N. Furter. Once inside, they have their eyes opened to a whole new world of sex, science — and maybe even love. Come dance the “Time Warp,” and hear all your favorite “Rocky Horror” hits. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the Halloween season.
• Feb. 17-March 12, 2017
“Complete Works of Shakespeare” (abridged)
Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Directed by Sean Mitchell
All 37 plays in 97 minutes. Three madcap actors weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy.
• April 28-May 28, 2017
“Spring Awakening”
Book and lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind
Directed by Isaiah Crowson
Choreography by Anthony Pallozzi
The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical — told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade” (Entertainment Weekly) — Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years.
• June 9-July 2, 2017
“Brighton Beach Memoirs”
Written by Neil Simon
Directed by Rick Wright
Dreaming of baseball and girls, Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn: formidable mother, overworked father, and his worldly older brother Stanley. Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche, her two young (but rapidly aging) daughters and Grandpa the Socialist and you have a recipe for hilarity, served up Simon-style.
