Showing posts with label A Number. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A Number. Show all posts

Monday, April 27, 2009

A Number by Caryl Churchill, Different Stages, April 23 - May 10





The concept of human cloning is profoundly unsettling.

We like the fact each of us is unique. Individuality situates us in the universe and in our own skins. Each of us might fantasize a different reality or our self as a different individual, but we intuit that even those avatars, if realized, would be unique.

The existence of fraternal twins or triplets is nature's benevolent random trick that reinforces our faith in our own individuality. Nature has made each of us.

But suppose that nature took a backseat in the process?

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Saturday, March 28, 2009

Upcoming: A Number by Caryl Churchill, Different Stages at City Theatre, April 23 - May 10


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Info received March 27:


A Number
by Caryl Churchill
April 23 − May 10, 2009

Different Stages at City Theater, 3823 Airport, Suite D
Wednesdays - Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

"Pick your Price": $15, $20, $25, $30
For tickets, call 474-8497

Different Stages continues its 2008 − 2009 season with Caryl Churchill's A Number.

When Bernard discovers that he is a clone, his father must explain choices he would rather forget.

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