2016-2017 Season, Last Act Theatre Company, Austin

Postville

(via LATCO)
(via LATCO)
by Don Fried

July 28-August 14, 2016

Thursday-Saturday 8:00 p.m.

 

Sundays 2:00 p.m.

Trinity Street Players black box theatre, First Baptist Church, 4th floor, 901 Trinity Street, Austin

 

Based on true events, Postville is the story of what happens when two worlds collide. A group of Hasidic Jews purchases a defunct meatpacking plant in a struggling Iowa town, intending to turn it into a kosher facility. At first, the locals think their troubles are over, but an epic culture clash ensues that turns the American melting pot into a pressure cooker that could explode at any moment.

 

Richard III

by William Shakespeare

dates and venue to be announced

After a long civil war between the royal family of York and the royal family of Lancaster, England enjoys a period of peace under King Edward IV and the victorious Yorks. But Edward’s younger brother, Richard, resents Edward’s power and the happiness of those around him. Malicious, power-hungry, and bitter about his physical deformity, Richard begins to aspire secretly to the throne. And he willl stop at nothing until he gets what he wants.

Last Act Theatre Company is excited to bring Shakespeare's well-known history play to Austin audiences with an all-female cast and crew. 

 

 

The Abortion Monologues

by the company

dates and venue to be announced

We will be presenting a collection of scenes and monologues based on true stories from individuals who have had, or have considered having an abortion. This is not a propaganda piece. We have no desire to promote one side of this delicate issue over any others, but instead wish to share as many varying stories as we can in order to foster civil discussion that can lead to better understanding and compassion.

 

 

A Real Boy 

author not given

dates and venue to be announced

This satiric play tells the story of two marionette puppets with a human child who starts growing strings of his own - and the kindergarten teacher who takes it upon herself to save him.