American Stage announces their 2018-2019 Mainstage Series, marking Producing Artistic Director Stephanie Gularte’s third season selected themed as “LIFE. OUT LOUD.”
The 2018-2019 season will feature a diverse line-up that includes four Tampa Bay Area Premieres, four female playwrights, two Pulitzer Prize winners, a Tony Award-winning musical and an American classic that continues the American Legacy Series.
American Stage is also excited to announce their first Playwright-in-Residence, Natalie Symons, during their 2018-2019 season. Coming to the Mainstage this Fall, American Stage Education presents the Family Series: WINNIE THE POOH. This production will also hit the road in September as the American Stage School Tour.
2018-2019 MAINSTAGE SEASON SELECTIONS:
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY By Stephen Adly Guirgis
Tampa Bay Premiere
October 3 – November 4, 2018
Winner! 2015 Pulitzer Prize
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY By Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
Tampa Bay Premiere
November 28 – December 30, 2018
PIPELINE By Dominique Morisseau
Tampa Bay Premiere
January 23 – February 24, 2019
THE ROOMMATE By Jen Silverman
Tampa Bay Area Premiere
March 13 – April 7, 2019
LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT By Eugene O’Neill
American Legacy Series
May 29 – June 30, 2019
Winner! 1957 Pulitzer Prize in Drama
Winner! 2013 Olivier Award, Best Revival
Winner! Tony Award for Best Play
FUN HOME Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron, Music by Jeanine Tesori
July 17 – August 18, 2019
Winner! 2015 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book
NOTES ABOUT THE SEASON THEME:
FROM PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, STEPHANIE GULARTE:
The Urban Dictionary describes living out loud as “Living on purpose, loving others and yourself, living passionately for your values, no matter what. Letting others see your light shine, and not being afraid to be different or worry about others’ opinions of you. Living a life you’re excited about, with purpose, on your terms. Inspiring others to do the same.”At American Stage we are committed to telling stories that impact our hearts and minds, honor our diversity, embrace our differences, and rejoice in our shared experience of what it is to be a human being. Our season theme LIFE. OUT LOUD. reflects our passion for Powerful Stories, Boldly Told and our dedication to promoting connection and unity in our community through the power of live theatre. Our 2018-19 season features characters laughing, crying, loving, rebelling and soaring out loud. These are sit-up-and-take notice stories that will dare you to lean forward and be transported.
Join us in celebration and contemplation of Life. Out Loud.
ADDITIONAL 2018-2019 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
School Tour & Family Series
Coming to our Mainstage this Fall, American Stage Education presents the Family Series: WINNIE THE POOH. This production will also hit the road in September as the American Stage School Tour.
American Stage will present the School Tour in Fall 2018 to more than 19,000 students, grades K-5, in Pinellas & Hillsborough Counties. For over a generation, School Tour has engaged students with live performance and is offered at no charge to all participating public schools in Pinellas County.
Playwright-in-Residence (NEW)
Natalie Symons, Playwright of LARK EDEN, BUFFALO KINGS, & NAMING TRUE
St. Pete playwright Natalie Symons will develop a new play in collaboration with American Stage leadership and artists. Beginning with a series of private readings with professional actors over the course of the season, the play will be presented to an audience in a staged reading and ultimately, through an American Stage workshop production.
Visit www.americanstage.org/18-19 for additional Season Announcement Media
Performance times are as follows:
Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 3pm
SUBSCRIPTION INFO:
6-Play Series
Opening Night – $290
Weekend Evenings (Fri & Sat) – $250
Matinees (Sat & Sun) – $210
Weeknights (Wed & Thurs) – $190
Thursday Preview – $150
Freedom Pass – $260
The Freedom Pass gives YOU the flexibility to see all 6-shows, but on your own terms to accommodate your busy lifestyle. Book your dates as you go or all at once – regardless you have the freedom to see all six shows when you want.
5-Play Series
Opening Night – $255
Weekend Evenings (Fri & Sat) – $215
Matinees (Sat & Sun) – $195
Weeknights (Wed & Thurs) – $185
AMERICAN STAGE | AS/40American Stage celebrates 40 Years Strong this season. Since 1977, American Stage, has contributed to the vitality of Tampa Bay as a regional professional theatre. American Stage’s mission is to reinforce the power of live theatre with high quality productions that excite and challenge a diverse audience. Our year-round programming seeks to realize this through our Mainstage season, Spotlight Series, 21st Century Voices: New Play Festival, American Stage in the Park and Improv. American Stage Education’s offerings include award-winning Teaching Artist Outreach focused on bringing theatrical arts experiences to underserved populations, helping them to excel onstage & beyond.We believe that through the telling of dynamic stories, live theatre has the power to unite us in our shared experiences and to deepen our connection to one another through the illumination of diverse perspectives. American Stage artists and stakeholders are responsible for helping a small theatre touring company blossom into a thriving world-class professional theatre providing nearly 70,000 Tampa Bay residents and tourists with accessible, relevant art and arts education annually.
Powerful Stories. Boldly Told. 40 Years Strong.
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION:
Phone: (727) 823-PLAY (7529)
Email: BoxOffice@americanstage.org
Location: 163 3rd St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701