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Aquila Theatre: Fahrenheit 451
Tuesday, 10/15/2013 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Ray Bradbury’s visionary parable of a society gone awry is set in a strange world where books have been outlawed and the attainment of knowledge discouraged. Fireman Guy Montag is responsible for uncovering and burning the books and homes of dissenters. His younger neighbor Clarisse causes him to recognize the emptiness of his existence, and he begins to question his work and the oppressive society in which he lives. Based on one of the most revered novels of the twentieth century, Fahrenheit 451 raises questions about the impacts of information technology on literature and society — questions that are even more relevant today than when it was first published in 1953. Though the novel is often seen as a commentary on censorship, Bradbury himself has indicated that his intention was to draw attention to the dangers of technology and mass media. This gripping play is brought to life by the acclaimed British-American touring troupe, Aquila Theatre.
$44, $36, $28
Tickets:
888.945.2468
www.HyltonCenter.org
Ticket Office: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
The Cashore Marionettes: Simple Gifts
Saturday, 11/23/2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Introduce your youngsters to the joy and magic of puppetry when this critically acclaimed marionette troupe makes its first Hylton Center appearance with an exciting show that will engage and entertain young and old alike! This humorous and heartfelt performance features a collection of convincingly real marionettes performing familiar activities from everyday life, set to beautiful classical music. "Simple Gifts" offers a touching insight into what it means to be human. This imaginative and emotional performance - conceived by virtuoso American puppeteer Joseph Cashore - is sure to amaze audiences of all ages. "The Cashore Marionettes make magic without words." (Reading Eagle)
Adults: $15.00
Children: $5.00
Tickets:
888.945.2468
www.HyltonCenter.org
Ticket Office: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
The Acting Company: Hamlet
Sunday, 03/02/2014 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
If the question is what is “To be, or not to be?”, then the answer is one of the most masterful and influential plays ever written, and certainly one of the most often quoted. For the first time in its 40-year history, The Acting Company brings to life Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, a riveting tale of vengeance, melancholy, rage, insanity, moral corruption, and regicide, in which Hamlet seeks revenge for his father’s murder and his mother’s hasty remarriage to his uncle. Soon the young prince finds himself wavering between action and inaction, sanity and madness as he explores his own mortality and morality. As the story goes, “something is rotten in the state of Denmark,” so you won’t want to miss this gripping production by this distinguished, award-winning company. “Rarely will you hear [a Shakespearean play] delivered as crisply and compellingly.” (The New York Times)
Pre-Performance Discussion: Member of the Company
$44, $36, $28. 1 Free Student Ticket Available with Mason ID on February 18, 2014
Tickets:
888.945.2468
www.HyltonCenter.org
Ticket Office: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Pushcart Players: Happily Ever After - A Cinderella Tale
Sunday, 03/23/2014 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The magic and wonder of this fairytale comes to life in a delightful musical adaptation of a cherished classic. This timeless tale about the triumph of inner beauty, courage, and kindness over greed, arrogance, and cruelty has been passed down from generation to generation around the world. Emmy-nominated troupe, Pushcart Players uses this heartwarming story to teach children lessons about how goodness, generosity, and compassion prevail in the end; the dark side of bullying behavior; and the importance of making good choices and taking responsibility for our actions. "A polished and knowing theater company…for children." (The New York Times)
Adults: $15.00
Children: $5.00
Tickets:
888.945.2468
www.HyltonCenter.org
Ticket Office: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Pushcart Players: Happily Ever After - A Cinderella Tale
Sunday, 03/23/2014 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The magic and wonder of this fairytale comes to life in a delightful musical adaptation of a cherished classic. This timeless tale about the triumph of inner beauty, courage, and kindness over greed, arrogance, and cruelty has been passed down from generation to generation around the world. Emmy-nominated troupe, Pushcart Players uses this heartwarming story to teach children lessons about how goodness, generosity, and compassion prevail in the end; the dark side of bullying behavior; and the importance of making good choices and taking responsibility for our actions. "A polished and knowing theater company…for children." (The New York Times)
Adults: $15.00
Children: $5.00
Tickets:
888.945.2468
www.HyltonCenter.org
Ticket Office: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Moscow Festival Ballet: Swan Lake
Friday, 04/04/2014 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This enchanting fantasy ballet is one of the most magical and deeply emotional works in the classical ballet canon and a must-see for lovers of great ballet in the grand Russian tradition. In a tragic tale inspired by the ancient German legend of Odette, a princess is turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. With its melodramatic plot twists, Petipa’s gorgeous choreography, Tchaikovsky’s incomparable score, and resplendent costumes and sets, this timeless classic has been enjoyed by ballet enthusiasts and newcomers for generations. The Moscow Festival Ballet, founded in 1989 by legendary Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Sergei Radchenko, is lauded as offering “Classical ballet, energized with dramatic expression and sensational steps.” (The Chronicle, Durham, N.C.)
Pre-Performance Discussion: Member of the Company
$56, $48, $40. 1 Free Student Ticket Available with Mason ID on March 25, 2014
Tickets:
888.945.2468
www.HyltonCenter.org
Ticket Office: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.