THEATRE + COMEDY

The Alley Theatre presents A Weekend With Pablo Picasso, a world premiere by Herbert Siguenza. Directed by Todd Salovey. Previews start January 28, 2011. Opens February 2, 2011. Ends February 27, 2011. Neuhaus Stage.

Acclaimed actor-writer Herbert Siguenza (¡Cantinflas! and Culture Clash in AmeriCCa) returns to the Alley with a new play. Siguenza brings his virtuosic writing, acting and design skills into Picasso’s private studio, “Le Californie” on the coast of France, for an intimate and revealing weekend.

Picasso’s controversial and flamboyant opinions and creations gripped the public imagination and forever changed 20th century art. Delving into the creative mind and work of one of the most inspiring artists of modern history, this play explores Picasso’s proclamations about ambition, destruction, creativity and art as an agent of social change.

Recommended for mature audiences due to strong language and brief nudity.

Pablo Picasso in The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Click here.

EVENTS CALENDAR:

OPEN CAPTIONING
Sunday, January 30 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
The Alley Theatre offers access services for our deaf or hard of hearing and sight-impaired patrons. Audio Description is provided for each Hubbard Stage performance and Open Captioning is offered for every Hubbard Stage and Neuhaus Stage performance.

AFFINITY SERIES SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, February 5 2:30 PM
As part of the New Play Initiative, the Alley Theatre will present an Affinity Series Symposium for each world premiere this season featuring the playwright and dramaturg to discuss the genesis of the play, the Alley Theatre rehearsal process, and the larger societal issues raised by the play. The Affinity Series Symposium will occur in conjunction with the world premiere of Herbert Siguenza's A Weekend With Pablo Picasso on Saturday, February 5th, immediately following the 2:30 PM performance and is open to those holding a ticket for this performance.

For A Weekend With Pablo Picasso, the Affinity Series Symposium will feature Alley Theatre Senior Dramaturg and Director of New Play Development, Mark Bly.

TALKBACK
Tuesday, February 8 7:30 PM
Ever wanted to talk to the cast members or know more about what goes into a production at the Alley? Here's your chance! During TalkBacks, members of the cast return to the stage after the performance to take questions from the audience. TalkBacks are led by a member of the Alley Artistic Staff. Call the Alley Theatre Box Office at 713-220-5700, then press 1. Or, stop by the box office at 615 Texas Avenue to subscribe.