In The MainStage Theater

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 II

New Music
Part II: Better Days

A Family Trilogy
by Reynolds Price
directed by Preston Lane

February 21 – March 18, 2012

Come home.

Thirty years after the events in Night Dance, friends and visitors gather to comfort Neal and Taw after the death of Neal’s mother, Roma. Their son, on leave from Vietnam, seeks a destiny beyond his family’s roots. When Roma’s will reveals a startling surprise, conflicting desires threaten to leave everyone in a state of uncertainty, and they must find enormous courage to meet the future in a swiftly changing world.

"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.

Sponsored by
NewBridge Bank


Production Sponsors
Cone Health

  O.Henry Hotel

  Carruthers and Roth


*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 21 – March 18, 2012

New Music, Part II Performance Calendar

Theater PLUS Programming

Enhance your theater-going experience at no additional cost with our Theater PLUS programming.

Previews (PRE) - February 21 and 23
Be a part of the process. Your response guides the artists as they prepare for Opening Night.
All seats are just $20.

Opening Night Friday - February 25
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
The Fresh Market

PostScript Thursday (PS) - March 8
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.

Sign Language Interpreted Performance - March 14
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

 
Triad Stage would like to thank our 2011-2012 Season Sponsors: Mitre Agency North Carolina Arts Council United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro
 
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