A Streetcar Named Desire

The Quick and Easy:

What: The Tennessee Williams Classic; A Streetcar Named Desire
Who: Old Salts & New Salts
When: July 3th through August 2nd
Where: The Intiman Theatre in Seattle Center
Why: There's a reason why classics don't go away. See for yourself.

Directed by Sheila Daniels

The Plot

The Tennessee Williams masterpiece is set in the French Quarter of New Orleans during the restless years following World War Two, the story is of Blanche DuBois, a frail and disturbed woman searching for someplace in the world to call her own.

Showing up unexpectedly at her pregnant sister (Stella) and control ling brother-in-laws’ (Stanley) home, Blanche sets to make a life for herself while running from her past. As her past comes to light (money mismanagement and sexual delinquency) with the encouragement of her brother-in-law Stanley, she turns to alcohol and lies. Caught between her sister and husband, Stella faithfulness to one or the other wavers and in the end is caught in the domineering grasp of her husband. In the end a life begins and another ends, truths are hidden and the guilty walk.

 

As the tale of passion, vitality and human spirit unfolds, one can’t help getting caught up in this trying domestic narrative and the authors’ empathy for the struggle of life.

The Production

The production features Angela Pierce as Blanche DuBois and Jonno Roberts as Stanley Kowalski, with Chelsey Rives as Stella and Tim True as Mitch. The ensemble includes Colin L. Byrne, Jose J. Gonzales, Timothy Hyland, Charles Leggett, Rebecca Meneses, Shelley Reynolds and Khatt Taylor, with original music composed by Jose J. Gonzales and performed by members of the company.

 

- Post-play conversations with director Sheila Daniels and members of the company Friday, July 11, Saturday, July 12 (matinee) and Thursday, July 24.
- Intiman Book Club, Monday, July 14 at 7 pm: discussion of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams.
- Speaker’s Corner, Tuesday, July 15: post-play talk with complimentary dessert and coffee.
- ’Round Six Happy Hour, Friday, July 25 at 6 pm: complimentary pre-show snacks, drinks and live music.

Cast             
Colin L. Byrne (Young Collector/Musician)
Jose J. Gonzales (Pablo Gonzales/Musician)
Timothy Hyland (Steve Hubbell)
Charles Leggett (Doctor/Cop/Musician)
Rebecca Meneses (Flower Seller/Prostitute/Musician)
Angela Pierce (Blanche DuBois)
Shelley Reynolds (Eunice Hubbell)
Chelsey Rives (Stella Kowalski)
Jonno Roberts (Stanley Kowalski)
Khatt Taylor (Neighbor Woman/Nurse)
Tim True (Mitch)

Tickets        
Tickets range in price from $10 to $48, with discounts available for groups. Patrons aged 25 and under can purchase tickets to any performance for $10, pending availability. A limited number of $20 rush tickets may be available for purchase 15 minutes before curtain time, pending availability. Tickets are available from www.intiman.org or 206.269.1900.


Schedule 
Thursday, July 3 at 7:30 pm (Preview)
Saturday, July 5 at 8 pm (Preview)
Sunday, July 6 at 7:30 pm (Preview)
Tuesday, July 8 at 7:30 pm (Preview)
Wednesday, July 9 at 7:30 pm (Opening Night)
Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 pm (Pay-What-You-Can)
Friday, July 11 at 8 pm (Post-play discussion)
Saturday, July 12 at 2 pm (Post-play discussion) and 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 13 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Tuesday, July 15 at 7:30 pm (Post-play discussion)
Wednesday, July 16 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 pm
Friday, July 18 at 8 pm
Saturday, July 19 at 2 pm and 8 pm
Sunday, July 20 at 2 pm (No Drinks in the Theatre)
Tuesday, July 22 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, July 23 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, July 24 at 7:30 pm (Post-play discussion)
Friday, July 25 at 8 pm (Round Six Happy Hour)
Saturday, July 26 at 2 pm and 8 pm
Sunday, July 27 at 2pm and 7:30 pm
Tuesday, July 29 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, July 30 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Thursday, July 31 at 7:30 pm
Friday, August 1 at 8 pm
Saturday, August 2 at 2 pm and 8 pm (Closing)