Sep. 8, 2016

Mary Moody Northen Theatre, the award-winning producing arm of the St. Edward’s University theater training program, kicks off our 44th anniversary season with The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: A Gangster Spectacle. 

Welcome to gangster-era Chicago, where the Cauliflower Trust is having a tough run. Enter the wannabe racketeer Arturo Ui. He and his hoodlum henchmen are looking for a little action, and running a “protection” campaign for the Trust looks like a golden opportunity. But power is tasty, and Ui quickly looks to expand his influence. Described as "American gangster movie meets Richard III," Brecht's wildly theatrical satire parallels Hitler's rise to power and gets a bright, fresh telling in the hands of award-winning director David Long. Part farce, part spectacle and part siren warning, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui paints a chilling portrait of the dangers of unchallenged corruption. The production features original, sultry 1930’s-esq, Brechtian music by Austin composer Peter Stopschinski. Equity guest artists are Amy Downing and David Stahl. Advisory: Adult Themes. “

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Savagely funny.” The Independent

 

What: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: A Gangster Spectacle

By Bertolt Brecht

Adapted by George Tabori

Directed by David Long

Original Music by Peter Stopschinski

When: Sept. 29–Oct. 9, 2016

7:30 p.m. Thursday–Saturday

2 p.m. Sunday

Where: Mary Moody Northen Theatre

St. Edward’s University

3001 S. Congress Avenue

Austin, TX 78704

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Tickets: $25 Adult ($18 Students, Seniors, St. Edward’s community)

MMNT Box Office: 512-448-8484

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Box Office Hours are 1-5 p.m. Monday–Friday

Student discount nights: Sept. 30 and Oct. 6, $10 with Student ID

About Mary Moody Northen Theatre

Mary Moody Northen Theatre operates on a professional model and stands at the center of the St. Edward’s University theater training program. Through MMNT, students work alongside professional actors, directors and designers, explore all facets of theatrical production and earn points towards membership in Actor’s Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. MMNT operates under an AEA U/RTA contract and is a member of Theatre Communications Group. Information: 512-448-8487 or www.stedwards.edu/theatre.

About St. Edward's University

St. Edward’s University is a private, liberal arts college in the Catholic Holy Cross Tradition with approximately 5,000 students. Located in Austin, Texas, it is one of the top universities in Texas and offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including MBA programs and a master’s degree in counseling. With a network of partner universities around the world, St. Edward’s is a diverse community with programs designed to inspire students with a global perspective. St. Edward's University has been recognized for 12 consecutive years as one of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report and ranks in the top 15 Best Regional Universities in the Western Region. Information: stedwards.edu/about.

Press Contact: Michelle Polgar, 512-448-8483

michellp@stedwards.edu

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