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THEATREdART Presents: THE SPANISH TRAGEDY

Now playing through June 3rd, a brooding and bloody thriller of Elizabethan legend...

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THE SPANISH

TRAGEdY

by Thomas Kyd

First performed on in the late 16th century, essentially creating the "Revenge Tragedy" genre, and forever changing the face of Elizabethan drama, The Spanish Tragedy tells the dark tale of Hieronimo, Knight Marshal of Spain, who hatches the most devious of plots to avenge the death of his murdered son, Horatio.

Killed in a battle with Portugal, the ghost of Don Andrea (a low-ranking Spanish nobleman) has returned to commision the revenge of his own untimely death.

His killer, Prince Balthazar, is held captive by Don Andrea's friend, Horatio. Balthazar desires to marry Bel-imperia, daughter of the Duke of Castile and ex-lover of the late Don Andrea, but she now loves Horatio. Taking full advantage of his freedom in captivity (ultimately granted to him for his royal status), he plots with Bel-imperia's brother, Lorenzo, and murders Horatio.

Enter Hieronimo.

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With Balthazar and Bel-imperia now set to marry, Hieronimo, father of the murdered Horatio, is burdened with two great tasks:

providing the entertainment for the wedding ceremony, and avenging the death of his beloved son.

He does both.

Hieronimo devises a play to be performed at the wedding and manages to convince his son's murderers, Balthazar and Lorenzo, to act in it. Hieronimo and Bel-imperia (now a confederate in his plot) also act in the play -- a play in which real knives are used in a scene of brutal murder.

revengenotext Before a horrified audience, including the Viceroy of Portugal, Hieronimo and Bel-imperia together kill Balthazar, Lorenzo, and the Duke of Castile before taking their own lives.

The bloodiest of scenes ending the bloodiest of plays-within-a-play ends the bloodiest of Elizabethan revenge tragedies as well as the long blood-trail that began with the death of Don Andrea.

And finally, revenge is had.

RESERVE TICKETS.

Playing May 18 -- June 3 in the Osborne Studio Theatre.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8:00.
$10 General Admission, $5 with a Student ID, FREE with a UCCS Student ID.
Contains violent and graphic content.

Directed by Jonathan Margheim / Presented by THEATREdART

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THEATREdART Accepting Submissions for Season 6!

THEATREdART is now accepting submissions for next season’s lineup!!!

We are currently accepting proposals for full-length plays throughout the season, as well as shorter plays for our annual festival, Theatregasm, to be produced in August.

The deadline for all submissions is May 31st, 2012.

Season 6 Proposals:

-- Can be an established or original full-length play.

-- Proposal must include:

• Synopsis of the script -- be prepared to submit a copy of the script if requested (all original scripts should be submitted with the proposals, works in progress will not be accepted)

• List of characters with brief description of each.

• "Vision statement" including (but not limited to) the director’s intentions in terms of style, tone, thematics, set, light, and sound design. A good vision statement will include challenges the director anticipates, and how they plan on dealing with them.

• Brief paragraph on why THEATREdART should include the play in the season lineup.

• An outline of the director's Production Crew and Design Team (you should have already assembled a group of people on board with your production to include in your proposal -- tentatively, at least) as well as a rough break down of the $500 production budget you will be using (excluding things like performance rights and publicity).

• The cost of rights for the show (usually this is found pretty easily -- google it). Bonus points if you have a plan to offset this cost!

• Any date and scheduling constraints for the director.

-- Director of proposed play MUST have prior directorial experience and be able to provide at least one reference regarding past experience. Having directed a play for Theatregasm in previous years is considered past directorial experience, though past experience directing a full-length production is preferred.

-- If you would like to submit an original work but not direct it, please indicate this in your proposal. We encourage you to find a director yourself (a good resource for this is our Facebook page), though if we really like the play we will work with you to find one.

Theatregasm Proposals:

-- Needs to be an original work, 30 minutes maximum.

-- Anywhere from 8 to 15 shows will be selected, depending on length.

-- Show will run most likely in August 2012.

-- Proposal must include:

• Whether you would like to direct or have someone direct for you.

• Brief synopsis of the play, explaining its plot, intent, and purpose.

• Copy of the script (works in progress will not be accepted).

• List of characters.

• List of technical needs.

• Statement regarding why the play should be included in Theatregasm.

-- Please note that THEATREdART does not provide a budget for Theatregasm. Directors are expected to supply any props, costumes, and special effects required for their plays, though we will assist if possible.

Send all submissions and questions to info@theatredart.org

THEATREdART

THEATREdART Presents: THE SPANISH TRAGEDY

THEATREdART Accepting Submissions for Season 6!

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