The Bald Soprano

The Bald Soprano is written by Romanian-French avant-garde playwright Eugène Ionesco and directed by Mihai Maniutiu. Considered an absurdist “anti-play,” The Bald Soprano introduces the Smiths, a traditional, middle-class English couple who have invited the Martins—a similar couple—over for a visit. The two couples exchange rote, elliptical, nonsensical dialogue and are occasionally joined by Mary, the Smiths’ housemaid, and the Fire Chief—Mary’s former lover. Director Maniutiu explores the relationship between humor and absurdist theatre in this exciting new production.

Please join us after the Sunday, March 10 matinee for a TalkBack with cast & crew.

Approximate run time:
1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission

Please note this show contains:

Flashing/strobe lights
Sudden, loud sound effects including gunfire
Depictions of characters shot with a gun

Generous support for this production is provided by the Robert and Lorna Cohen Endowment for Excellence in Drama, Theatre Guild, and Claire Trevor Society.