That sort of history lives in these walls.”Ī wire hanger rattles against an air vent by the door (“a theater ghost we’re trying to scare off,” Pinkham jokes), vibrating with a tinny, percussiveness that makes it sound almost like Pinkham and I are talking by a crackling fireplace. “There’s just something about doing a show and being in this building, this creaky old building with the company every day, in a dressing room that has housed, among many others, Donna Murphy, Barbara Cook…” Pinkham says, “I was told recently, with some sadness, Carrie Fisher was in here for her show. Rarely staged sequel to ‘Beggar’s Opera’. School of Drama to stage Brecht’s first play, ‘Baal’Ĭonference will commemorate 25 years of Holocaust archives Yale singers will present a selection of popular opera scenes Yale World Fellows discuss social change in Latin AmericaĬhubb Fellowship to host reading by former U.S. New director to take helm at Yale Center for Language Study Yale’s longest-serving master reappointed for two more years Working for a living: Scholar explores difference between ‘callings’. Yale must take lead in promoting a ‘green’ future, says Levin Study reveals Legionnaire bacteria’s survival ‘trick’ Tickets may be purchased online at by calling (203) 432-1234, or in person at the Yale Repertory Theatre box office, 1120 Chapel St. Discounted rates for groups of 10 or more are also available. Tickets are $18 $12 for students and seniors. “Baal” features choreography by Palo Zustiak, sets by Tim Mackabee,costumes by Amanda Seymour, lighting by Jesse Belsky, sound design by Jana Hoglund,and projections and video design by Michael Nedelman. The cast of 11 includes Bryce Pinkham as Baal Alex Major as Baal’s best friend, Johannes Aubyn Dayton Philabaum as the virginal Johanna Ashley Bryant as Baal’s latest love interest, Emilie Luke Robertson as Baal’s brother and instigator, Ekhart Nicole Berger as the willingly corrupted Sophie Teresa Avia Lim as Luise Brooke Parks as Maja Jamel Rodriguez as Mech Rene Bystron as Andre and Amanda Warren as the infamous drag king Svettka. Desai is a member of the Lincoln Center Director’s Lab and was a summer 2007 literary fellow with the Royal Shakespeare Company in London.
Recent works include an adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s “Edward II” and the world premiere of “FOB: Fresh off the Boeing,” as well as “Booty Fire,” “Laura’s Bush,” “Cabaret” and Jose Rivera’s “Marisol.” He has assisted director Mark Lamos on “Lulu” and “Pride and Prejudice the Musical,” and Les Waters on Sarah Ruhl’s play “Eurydice” at Second Stage Theatre. His work in Atlanta was produced at Dad’s Garage, Horizon Theatre Company and Theater Emory, where he served as resident director. The New Haven band The Simple Pleasure has filled in the gaps between Brecht’s written ballads and his music with synth-pop rock numbers.ĭesai is a third-year directing student at Yale School of Drama and the founder of The Yale Southasian Theater Collective.
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(Please note: The content of the play is appropriate for mature audiences only.)ĭesai’s production includes drag performances, live music and full dance numbers. The audience will be seated amid the spectacle on stage at cabaret tables and on stools at a bar. Baal’s journey of desire and self-destruction begins in his favorite watering hole, where he attracts and repels patrons, friends and lovers. It is the story of a poet’s “unquenchable sexual desire, unspeakable violence and unmatched lyricism,” according to the director.
Written in 1918, “Baal” was Brecht’s first play. 3, in the University Theatre, 222 York St. The play, directed by drama school student Snehal Desai, will be staged Tuesday-Saturday, Oct. Members of the audience will get a closer-than-front-row view of the action when the Yale School of Drama presents “Baal,” Bertolt Brecht’s tale of a poet’s debauchery, as its first production of the 2007-2008 season. Bryce Pinkham appears in the title role of Baal, and Nicole Berger portrays Sophie, one of the poet's love interests, in the play by Bertolt Brecht, which will be staged Oct.
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