The Glass Menagerie
An American Masterpiece
by Tennessee Williams
directed by Preston Lane
September 5 – 26, 2010
Handle with care.
Memories as fragile as glass are tossed into the air in Tennessee Williams’ first great masterpiece. Dreams meet reality and love becomes desperate in a shimmering drama of a family on the edge. Tom struggles in a modern day world while his mother holds tight to a fantasy of Southern gentility and his sister hides amongst the glistening crystalline creatures she collects. With an edge as sharp as broken glass, the play cuts deep into the longing of human hearts.
"The trip and the ticket in this case are fully justified by what must be called a singularly remarkable new vision of one of the classics in the American theater...The result is the strongest and most memorable theater—and film—experience I've ever had in the same room at the same time. This Glass Menagerie is not to be missed."
–Byron Woods, Independent Weekly
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"It is an homage, of sorts, to the master. It is a glittering, glowing, glamorous tribute."
–Lynn Jessup, Classical Voice of North Carolina
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“It presents a gorgeous and insightful work that leaves the audience in awe.”
–Lenise Willis, Jamestown News
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“The Triad Stage production brings it to a whole new glittering life. This sensational production twists and warps the classic in a truly amazing way.”
–Susie Potter, Triangle Arts and Entertainment
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Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one fifteen-minute intermission.
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Performance Calendar at a Glance
September 5 – 26, 2010
Theater PLUS Programming
Enhance your theater-going experience at no additional cost with our Theater PLUS programming.
Previews (PRE) - September 5, 7, 8 and 9
Be a part of the process. Your response guides the artists as they prepare for Opening Night.
All seats are just $18.
Technically Talking Tuesday (TT) - September 7
Join our designers and production team for a behind-the-scenes discussion following the performance.
Opening Night Friday - September 10
Come celebrate the official unveiling, and join the cast and company at the post-show party with food and drink in our lobby.
InSight Sunday (IS) - September 12
Join us after the Sunday 2:00 p.m. matinee for a discussion with James Fisher, professor and head of the Department of Theatre at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, who will provide an in-depth look at Williams and the world of the play. Read Mr. Fisher's bio.
PostScript Thursday (PS) - September 16
Stick around for a free-wheeling discussion with the cast following the show.
Wine Tasting Friday (WT) - September 17
Give your palate a treat with a wine tasting starting at 7:00 p.m. in our main lobby.
Sign Language Interpreted Performance - September 21
Services are provided in partnership with Communication Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing of Greensboro.
Call the Box Office at 336.272.0160 or 866.579.TIXX and ask for seating in the interpreted section
