Taboo Bijou
Dreamwell Theatre announces its 13th season – “Taboo Bijou” – featuring works intended to raise questions about topics considered “taboo” and why. From language to terrorism to various expressions of sexuality, the plays push boundaries and limits by confronting subjects that are often difficult or inappropriate to discuss. Mind you, the purpose of “taboo bijou” is not mere shock value, but, rather the examination of personal fears and desires in the context of social perception and stigma.
“Down With Love: An Anti-Valentines Day Valentines Day Cabaret.”
Our first Valentines Day cabaret is a perfect date night for Valentines Day fans and hard core cynics alike. Members of Dreamwell and other area theatres will share songs from various eras, covering topics about lovers scorned, loves unrequited and what a completely annoying little jerk the devilish Cupid can be.
February 14th
The Mill
7:30 p.m.
Poona the Fuckdog (and other plays for children)
by Jeff Goode
February 19, 20, 26, 27 2010
Ok, it’s not for kids! For mature audiences for explicit language and adult situations. The perfect naughty fairy tale to open a “taboo” season, this show skewers society’s views on everything from sex to terrorism to language. (Despite the title, this play is not suitable for children. Got that? You did see the main title right?).
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Blackbird
by David Harrower
March 19, 20, 26, 27 2010
An intense play about a sexual relationship that transformed, crippled and paralyzed an adult man and a 12-year-old girl.
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9 Parts of Desire
by Heather Raffo
August 19-21, 26-28 2010
At the Festival Stage, Lower City Park
A play about the women of Iraq, showcasing their humanity.
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A View from the Bridge
by Arthur Miller
Oct 8, 9, 15, 16 2010
The classic play of a man who betrays his family’s trust and suffers the
consequences.
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The First Dreamwell Writer’s Joust: A Fear Festival
We are currently soliciting from Iowa playwrights full length plays about something people are afraid to talk about.
Deadline for submissions is March 1, 2010.
Winning playwright will be awarded $100 and a full production in December, 2010. Two runners up will have staged readings during the festival.
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