Balagula Theatre
All shows take place at Natasha's Bistro & Bar (112 Esplanade); showtimes are at 8 p.m. (arrive early for dinner seating).
(859) 749-0899
www.balagula.com
One Flea Spare
Sept 1 - 4, 11 - 14
A wealthy couple is preparing to flee their home when a mysterious sailor and a young girl appear at their boarded up house. Now, quarantined together for 28 days, the only thing these strangers fear more than the plague is each other. By Kentucky native Naomi Wallace.
A Steady Rain
Oct. 9 - 12, 16 - 19
"A Steady Rain" focuses on two Chicago policemen who inadvertently return a Vietnamese boy to a serial killer who claims to be the child's uncle. When he later becomes the man's latest victim, the lifelong friendship of the two men is threatened.
The Book of Liz
Nov. 27 - 30, Dec. 4 - 7
A gut-busting production by David Sedaris and Amy Sedaris about Sister Elizabeth Donderstock, who makes cheese balls that sustain the existence of her entire religious community.
Fahrenheit 451
Jan. 29, 2012 -
Feb. 1, 5 - 8
Based on the classic novel by Ray Bradbury, "Fahrenheit 451" touches on the themes of human alienation in the world dominated by electronic media; dangers of state censorship; and the effect of passive consumption on human intellect.
Prize for Women Playwrights
Contest Winner (TBA)
March 25 - 28, April 1 - 4
The Balagula Theatre has partnered with Kentucky Women Writers Conference (KWWC) to develop the first Prize For Women Playwrights, and is the producing theatre for the winning play.
Caligula
June 3 - 6, 10 - 13
The play shows Caligula, Roman emperor, torn by the death of Drusilla, his sister and lover. In Camus's version of events, Caligula eventually deliberately manipulates his own assassination. (Historically, this event took place January 24, AD 41.)