| Celebrate the life and work of one of the South’s greatest writers in this once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event. Return to a small town in eastern North Carolina and the Avery family that captivated audiences in Triad Stage’s second season. In honor of Reynolds Price, we present the entire New Music trilogy in a special two-part extended run—Part I: August Snow and Night Dance and Part II: Better Days. See the two parts separately or see them together during weekend marathon performances on February 25, February 26, March 10 or March 11. |
New Music
Part I: August Snow and Night Dance
A Family Trilogy
by Reynolds Price
directed by Preston Lane
February 12 – March 17, 2012
Come home.
August 1937. One year into their troubled marriage, Taw Avery gives her husband, Neal, an ultimatum – he must put his past behind him or she will leave him forever. With less than a day to decide, they each make a journey of self discovery to find the meaning of commitment and sacrifice. Their story continues at the end of World War II. The battle may be over, but the loss of lives and dreams continues in its wake. Neal and Taw must carry on, searching for a way to keep hope and love at the heart of their family.
"You haven't seen anything remotely like New Music anywhere this season... [It] breaks ground, celebrates a master of Southern literature and, perhaps even more important in the long run, redefines modern regional theatre."
–Lynn Jessup, CVNC
"Price's vigorous, vivid writing takes us on quite a journey and this production proves something I've known from long experience: The night skies aren't empty above small towns. Neither are the people who live in them. New Music provides a nuanced, vibrant reminder."
–Byron Woods, Indy Week
The New Music trilogy is presented in collaboration with Greensboro Public Library's "One City, One Author" program.
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*New Music, Part II: Better Days is presented as a special event and is not included in 2011-2012 Season Pass packages. However, Season Passholders have the exclusive opportunity to order advance Flex Tickets to Better Days at the reduced rate of $15 each with their Season Pass purchase or renewal.
Performance Calendar
February 12 – March 17, 2012
Theater PLUS Programming
Enhance your theater-going experience at no additional cost with our Theater PLUS programming.
Previews (PRE) - February 12, 14, 15 and 16
Be a part of the process. Your response guides the artists as they prepare for Opening Night.
All seats are just $20.
Technically Talking Tuesday (TT) - February 14
Join our designers and production team for a behind-the-scenes discussion following the performance.
Opening Night Friday - February 17
Come celebrate the official unveiling, and join the cast and company at the post-show party with food and drink in our lobby.
Opening night partner
InSight Sunday (IS) - February 19
Join us after the Sunday 2:00 p.m. matinee for a discussion with John M. Clum, Professor Emeritus of Theater Studies and English Duke University General Editor, Cambria Studies in Contemporary Theatre and Drama, who will provide an in-depth look at the world of the play.
PostScript Thursday (PS) - March 1
Stick around for a free-wheeling discussion with the cast following the show.
The PostScript series is sponsored by Locke and Andrew Clifford of Clifford Clendenin & O’Hale, LLP.
Wine Tasting Friday (WT) - February 24
Give your palate a treat with a wine tasting starting at 7:00 p.m. in our main lobby.
Hosted by Stonefield Cellars.
Sign Language Interpreted Performance - February 13
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
