Fall 2008 Performance Schedule: October
Box Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 12-8 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. • Open two hours prior to each performance.
Telephone #: (201) 684-7844
Poet Adrienne Rich
Presented by the Office of Specialized Services
Thursday, October 2
7 p.m., Sharp Theater
Major American poet Adrienne Rich has published more than 16 volumes of poetry and four books of nonfiction, and has been the recipient of nearly every major literary award, including the National Book Award, the Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets, the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, the Dorothea Tanning Prize for mastery in the art of poetry given by the Academy of American Poets, and the MacArthur "genius" grant. Ms. Rich, appears at Ramapo College in connection with Disability Awareness Month.
Free Admission
Chicago City Limits
One State, Two State, Red State, Blue State
Saturday, October 11
8 p.m., Sharp Theater
Whether your heart bleeds red or blue, Chicago City Limits has the political comedy cure: this special pre-election show. One State, Two State, Red State, Blue State goes head-to-head with the faces, places and events that shape the 2008 election. Seek shelter from the political storm, as CCL brings to life debatable debates, candid candidates and the carnage of the campaign trail in this smart and timely show!
“Ingenious and very, very funny!”
- The New York Times
Seating Category #1 / #2 / #3 Orchestra Balcony
Tickets: Adults: $26 / 23 / 20; Children (under 17): $15; Seniors and Ramapo Affiliates: 5% discount off regular ticket prices.
ATTENTION BOOK GROUPS!
American Place Theatre Literature to Life series
The Things They Carried
From the novel by Tim O’Brien
Performed by Billy Lyons
Directed by Wyn Handman
Tuesday, October 14
2 p.m., Sharp Theater
This masterwork of contemporary literature is a collection of short pieces about the character, Tim O’Brien, and his experiences surrounding the Vietnam War. He presents a blurred line between truth and reality, fact and fiction, that makes his journey unforgettable. This one-hour verbatim adaptation features pre- and post-show discussions, and makes for powerful theater.
Tickets: $10 all seats; Seniors and Ramapo Affiliates: 5% discount off regular ticket prices.
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Jazz at the Berrie Center Presents
Portrait of a Savant: The Matt Savage Trio
Wednesday, October 15
1 p.m., Sharp Theater
Sixteen-year-old Matt Savage is one of fewer than 100 people known in the world as a “prodigious savant.” He’s made an extraordinary emergence from his own disability, having been diagnosed at the age of 3 with autism. This jazz pianist and composer has already headlined at the New Orleans and Ottawa Jazz Festivals as well as the Kennedy Center and legendary NYC clubs Birdland, the Blue Note, and Dizzy's. – and any jazz musician would love to have his resume of radio and TV appearances: NPR’s All Things Considered and Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland, the Today Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and the Late Show with David Letterman.. He appears at the Berrie Center with his trio as part of Disability Awareness Month.
Free Admission
Schooltime Performance
The World of Robots
Friday, October 17
Sharp Theater
Give your students a window into the technological and scientific future as scientist Jack Burrus brings the World of Robots to life with captivating images and descriptions of how robots are used today, and the much larger role they will play in our future! An interactive demonstration of a computer-programmable, multi-sensor, mobile robot with an arm, wrist, hand, and electronic voice synthesizer highlights the show.
Note: 9:30 show is for grades K-4 ONLY
11:30 show is for grades 5-8 ONLY
Tickets: $8 all seats
EURYDICE
Directed by Peter Campbell
Friday, October 17, 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22, 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 8 p.m.
Friday, October 24, 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 25, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Adler Theater
Tickets: Adults: $10 General Admission; $5.00 with Ramapo I.D
The Official Blues Brothers Revival Tour
Saturday, October 18
8 p.m., Sharp Theater
Presented by the John Belushi Estate and Judy Belushi Pisano, this musical captures the spirit of the original Blues Brothers movie and pays homage to Chicago's rich history of blues, gospel and traditional soul music. This live stage production combines the hits from the original movie as well as the five popular albums put out by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.
Infectious and unbridled energy... Blows the roof off!
- Chicago Sun Times
Seating Category #1 / #2 / #3 Orchestra Balcony
Tickets: Adults: $28 / 25 / 22; Children (under 17): $15; Seniors and Ramapo Affiliates: 5% discount off regular ticket prices.
Berrie Center Box Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 12-8 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. • Open two hours prior to each performance.
