St. Louis Actors’ Studio is proud to announce our second season, Power and Politics. The decision to choose this theme was clear, as 2008 finds our country in the midst of a heated race to the White House, not only causing bipartisan tension, but also strains within political parties—all vying for the position of power, as our country lunges into the future. No matter who is elected in November, 2009 will bring about new leadership, new philosophies and possibly new strategies of influence on the world stage—a world that is also perpetually engaged in the contest of power.
Our new season will illuminate these struggles, these triumphs and disappointments, these power plays and the politics behind them— illustrating how we’re all human, trying to make sense of these daunting, tenuous times. Please join us in our engagement of these themes—for we are all in this together.
Our mission is to explore the endless facets of the human condition by producing collaborative theatre that examines various themes. An ensemble of actors, directors, writers and designers will help us produce our unique perspective.
Sept. 19, 2008 - Oct. 5, 2008 Jean Anouilh’s Antigone
Directed by Artistic Director Milton Zoth
Oct. 10, 2008 - Oct. 19, 2008 A Fire As Bright As Heaven
Written and performed by Tim Collins,
Solo performer, 7 shows only
Nov. 7, 2008 - Nov. 23, 2008 9 Parts of Desire by Heather Raffo
Directed by Artistic Director Milton Zoth
Jan. 30, 2009 - Feb. 15, 2009 Medal of Honor Rag by Tom Cole
Directed by Associate Artistic Director David Wassilak Mar. 27, 2009 - Apr. 12, 2009 Back of the Throat by Yussef El Guindi
Directed by Associate Artistic Director David Wassilak
Apr. 24, 2009 - May 3, 2009 The Good Person of Setzuan by Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Artistic Director Milton Zoth
Produced in cooperation with Saint Louis University
Theater Department - Xavier Hall-University Theatre
All shows performed at The Gaslight Theater, 358 N Boyle, EXCEPT The Good Person of Setzuan which will be performed at the Saint Louis UniversityTheatre, Xavier Hall, 3733 West Pine Mall.
Oct. 19, 2007 - Nov. 4, 2007 A Delicate BalanceBy Edward Albee,
Directed by Associate Artistic Director David Wassilak
Dec. 7 - 23, 2007 – A St. Louis Premier Greetings! by Tom Dudzick
Directed by Artistic Director Milton Zoth
Jan. 18, 2008 - Feb. 3, 2008 The Waiting Room by Samm-Art Williams,
Directed by Ron Himes
A STLAS/St. Louis Black Repertory Company
Co-Production and Midwest Premier
April 4 - 20, 2008 The Late Henry Moss by Sam Shepard,
Directed by Artistic Director Milton Zoth
June 6 - 22, 2008 A STLAS Original Production
The Company’s interpretation of the season’s theme
