The Island  

by Athol Fugard

September 3-13, 2008

"The Island" preview from Jim Haverkamp on Vimeo

Kate Dobbs Arial's review in CVNC

The place: Robben Island, South Africa's notorious apartheid-era prison, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years. In Fugard's modern classic, two political prisoners, rehearsing a performance of Antigone in their cramped cell, must balance personal loyalties against their struggle to survive. The Island celebrates the strength of friendship and the power of the human spirit.

Directed by Michael O'Foghludha 


Featuring Thaddaeus Edwards & LaMark Wright

Designed by Andy Parks & Adam Sampieri

Stage Managed by Donnis Collins

SHOWS

Wednesday, September 3: Special Pay-What-You-Can Preview (Door sales only; $5 minimum)

Thursday, September 4: Opening Night Fundraiser featuring a talkback with the director, actors and special guests; a reception with South African food and drink to follow $20 with proceeds benefiting Little Green Pig

Friday-Sunday, September 5-7

Wednesday-Saturday, September 10-13

$17 Fri/Sat/Sundays; $12 Wed/Thursdays

Student Rush Door Tickets: all shows except Thur Sept 4, $8 cash or check w/student i.d.

Buy Online at www.manbitesdogtheater.org By Phone at 919-682-3343 Box Office Hours Mon-Fri, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Presented as part of Manbites Dog's Other Voices series