The Understudy
A comedy by Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Amie Bentall
Season: August 6th to August 9th, 8pm
Matinees: August 9th, 2pm
About
Will the show go on? Charged with running the understudy rehearsal for the Broadway premiere of Kafka's undiscovered masterpiece, Roxanne has one afternoon to get it right. There’s just one problem – nothing goes right. We rarely get to experience Theresa Rebeck's plays in New Zealand. So make sure you grab this opportunity to find out why she is one of the leading contemporary playwrights in the United States.
The Understudy is produced by The Studio at HLT and directed by Amie Bentall.
Tickets are $15/$18 –- groups of 6+ $15pp. Book your tickets on www.iticket.co.nz or call 0508 iTicket.
For more details check out: facebook.com/thestudiohlt
‘Bountiful laughs from a sumptuous display of strained nerves [The Understudy is] a scattershot backstage comedy by Theresa Rebeck’ – The New York Times
Running Time: 90 minutes (no interval)
About HLT Studio
The Studio is a bold initiative to showcase talented new directors, emerging actors and new playwrights to be seen.
Delivering edgy, contemporary plays in a more intimate environment, The Studio offers the same great quality entertainment as you have come to expect from Howick Little Theatre.
Please note that Studio plays may contain strong language and adult subject material that may offend some people.