Franklin and Figaro
by Kristina Sutherland
Oct 25th - Nov 17th, 2007
Macha Monkey Productions proudly presents the world premiere of Franklin and Figaro. Franklin and Figaro is a new play by Kristina Sutherland (co-author of Macha Monkey’s other critically acclaimed works The Cowgirl Play, R (The Swashbuckling Tale of Anne Bonny and Mary Read), and Elektra.
Set in 1776, Macha Monkey's Franklin and Figaro begins with Benjamin Franklin's legendary arrival in France. Lauded for his exploits in physics, philosophy, and philandering, Franklin triggered a wave of whispers, shrieks, and sighs, especially among the upper-crust society of Madame Du Deffand's salon. This action-packed (and mostly true) story follows the high stakes adventures of Pierre Beaumarchais, the Parisian playwright who The Marriage of Figaro and The Barber of Seville. As the aging Madame Du Deffand fights for control of her changing world, young upstart Pierre Beaumarchais runs guns for Franklin's American Revolution in the pursuit of liberté, fraternité, and cold hard cash!
This fast-paced comedy features an ensemble cast of eight: Marty Dinn, Jim Hammerick, Tinka Jonakova, Marty Mukhalian, Kathy Ulrich, James Weidman, and Raymond Williams. Directed by Joy Brooke Fairfield (Macha Monkey's We Are Not These Hands and Live Girl's Patty Red Pants) Franklin and Figaro weaves live music by cellist Matthew Tevenan (Macha Monkey's Melancholy Play), dance, and shadow puppetry throughout the 90-minute production.
What: Franklin and Figaro
Who: Written by Kristina Sutherland, produced by Macha Monkey Productions
When: Preview Thrusday Oct. 25th at 8pm
Opening Night: Friday Oct. 26th
Closing Night: Saturday Nov. 17th
Running Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm, October 26th - November 17th, 2007
Where: The East Hall Theatre, 1525 10th Ave, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA
Directions to The East Hall Theatre
How: (206) 860-2970 for ticket reservations
Cost: Tickets are $15.00 or $12.00 for Students/Seniors. Tickets available at the door on the evening of the performance OR now through Brown Paper Tickets Website
