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February 14, 2022 · 3:11 pm

Celestial Romance and Scientific Discovery Meet on the Falcon Theatre Stage in Acclaimed Playwright Lauren Gunderson’s SILENT SKY

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Jordan Trovillion, Hannah Gregory, Martha Slater & Tara Williams. Photo by Kristy Rucker.

 “Silent Sky [is]… sheer magic.” – San Francisco Chronicle

Opening on Friday, April 1 through Saturday, April 16, 2022

(Newport, KY) — Falcon Theatre continues its 2021-2022 season with Silent Sky, from America’s most-produced living playwright Lauren Gunderson.

A celestial romance and true story of discovery, this riveting play explores the life and career of Henrietta Swan Leavitt (1868-1921) as she fearlessly asserts herself in the male-dominated world of early astronomy. Hired by the Harvard Observatory as a “human computer” to catalog the stars, Henrietta’s story plays out against a landscape of early feminism and universe-revealing science, reminding us all what we can achieve when we allow curiosity and wonder into our lives. As Henrietta devotes herself to measure the light and distance of stars, she discovers that she must also take measure of her life on Earth. Silent Sky explores Henrietta’s tension in reconciling her dedication to science with her family obligations and, ultimately, the possibility of love.

Silent Sky is directed by Bridget Leak and features a five-person cast that includes Jordan Trovillion (Henrietta Leavitt), Hannah Gregory (Margaret Leavitt), Nathan Tubbs (Peter Shaw), Tara Williams (Annie Cannon) and Martha Slater (Willamina Fleming).

Performances are on April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16, 2022. All performances are at 8:00 PM EST. Tickets prices are $25 for adults and $15 for students with ID. Patrons enjoy a $5 discount for Thursday performances. Visit falcontheater.net to reserve seats.

Health and Safety Information
Falcon Theatre is making the safety of our artists and our audience a priority and continues to follow CDC and Local Health guidelines. As previously announced, all ticket holders must wear masks and show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test to attend a performance. Actors will not be masked, and seats will be sold to full capacity without social distancing. Our Covid safety policy will be continually updated on our website as safety recommendations change.

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January 10, 2022 · 10:22 am

Important Season Schedule Changes Announced by Falcon Theatre

FT_logoBased on the surge in Covid cases across the country and in our area, we have decided to adjust our production schedule for the remainder of the season. We are postponing all remaining shows by two weeks.

Here are the updated performance dates for the remainder of our season:

RED SPEEDO:
Feb 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2022

SILENT SKY:
April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 2022

SPUNK:
May 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, June 2, 3, 4, 2022

If you have tickets for any of these shows, our box office will contact you to reschedule your tickets.  If you are unable to use your tickets due to these changes, you’re welcome to exchange your tickets for a future production.

We appreciate your understanding while we navigate the quickly changing health and safety landscape that all arts organizations are facing.  Falcon has always put the safety of our audience and our artists first and will continue to do so.  You can review our complete health and safety guidelines here.

Thank you for supporting Falcon Theatre,
Ted Weil
Producing Artistic Director

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December 29, 2021 · 9:11 am

RED SPEEDO Runs Feb. 11-26

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Foreground: Nik Pajic. Background: Jared Earland, Rory Sheridan & Anna Hazard. Photo by Claudia Hershner.

RED SPEEDO 
Falcon Theatre
Feb. 11-26
[Newport]

Directed by Tara Williams

Cast: Anna Hazard, Jared Earland, Nik Pajic & Rory Sheridan

Ray has swum his way to the eve of the Olympic trials. If he makes the team, he’ll land a marketing deal with Speedo…a deal that means he’ll never need a real job. So when someone’s stash of performance-enhancing drugs is found in the locker room fridge, threatening the entire team’s Olympic fate, Ray has to quash a maelstrom of rumors…or risk losing everything. Red Speedo is a sharp and stylish play about swimming, survival of the fittest, and the American dream of a level playing field—or of leveling the field yourself.

12/29/21 – Health and Safety

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 11-12 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 17-19 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 24-26 at 8pm

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December 22, 2021 · 1:14 pm

Auditions Announced for SPUNK at Falcon Theatre

FT_logoFalcon is excited to be able to resume in-person auditions this season! We will be following all CDC guidelines for safety.

SPUNK by Zora Neale Hurston, adapted by George C. Wolfe
Directed by Candice Handy

Audition Details:

Character Descriptions (all roles are written for black actors):

  • Blues Speak Woman: Narrator and sometimes performer.  Sings the Blues.
  • Guitar Man: Plays guitar and sings the Blues.
  • Ensemble Men: 3 male actors who play all the roles in the 3 stories told in the play.
  • Ensemble Female: 1 Female actor who plays all the female roles in the 3 stories.

Production dates: May 6-21

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December 16, 2021 · 1:49 pm

Next Up at Falcon Theatre: American’s Obsession with Winning at All Costs In Lucas Hnath’s Captivating Play RED SPEEDO

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Foreground: Nik Pajic. Background: Jared Earland, Rory Sheridan & Anna Hazard. Photo by Claudia Hershner.

“A taut, incisive drama…[from] a wonderfully inventive theatrical mind…” – The New York Times 

Opening on Friday, January 28 through Saturday, February 12, 2022 

(Newport, KY) — Falcon Theatre is pleased to announce another regional theatrical premiere as the next show in the 2021-2022 season, Lucan Hnath’s play RED SPEEDO. 

Ray has swum his way to the eve of the Olympic trials. If he makes the team, he’ll get a deal with Speedo. If he gets a deal with Speedo, he’ll never need a real job. So, when someone’s stash of performance-enhancing drugs is found in the locker room fridge, threatening the entire team’s Olympic fate, Ray has to crush the rumors or risk losing everything. RED SPEEDO is a sharp and stylish play about swimming, survival of the fittest, and the American dream of a level playing field—or of leveling the field yourself.  

Hailed as “…one of the brightest new voices of his generation…” by The New York Times, Lucas Hnath (A Doll’s House, Part 2, The Christians) raises hugely important questions about our society and the occasionally perverse behavior it encourages. Falcon veteran Tara Williams directs this muscular new play featuring an outstanding cast that includes Nik Pajic, Jared Earland, Rory Sheridan, and Anna Hazard. 

Ticket Information 
Performances are on January 28, 29 and February 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2022. All performances are at 8:00 PM EST. Tickets prices are $25 for adults and $15 for students with ID. Patrons enjoy a $5 discount for Thursday performances. Visit falcontheater.net to reserve seats.  

Health and Safety Information 
Falcon Theatre is making the safety of our artists and our audience a priority and continues to follow CDC and Local Health guidelines. As previously announced, all ticket holders must wear masks and show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test to attend a performance. Actors will not be masked, and seats will be sold to full capacity without social distancing. Our Covid safety policy will be continually updated on our website as safety recommendations change. 

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