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THEATER SUPERSTITION

"BREAK A LEG"

 

 

Not literally, Uncle Woody.  

 

It is considered bad luck to wish someone good luck in a theater. In English-speaking countries, the expression "break a leg" replaces the phrase "good luck", which is considered unlucky.

 

The exact origin of this expression is unknown. One theory is that "Break A Leg" is a very old military term for "taking a knee", or bending down to one knee and breaking the line of the leg. In the theatre it is a reference to "taking a bow". To wish someone to "Break A Leg" is to ask them to give the best performance they are capable so that they may deserve to take a bow at performance end -- or, to "Break A Leg".

 

This expression has so entered the mainstream that it is used by non-actors toward actors and in non-theatrical situations, however, to say "break a leg" in ballet is considered just as much bad luck as saying "good luck", considering it's a physical art.

AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER OF WNY 

 

Presents

The Local Playwright Showcase 

RED CLAY

Written By Matthew LaChiusa

 Directed By

Drew McCabe

 

PERFORMANCE DATES

MARCH 11th, 12th & 13th, 7:30 PM

MARCH 18th, 19th & 20th, 7:30 PM

MARCH 25th, 26th & 27th, 7:30 PM

 

Location

The Cabaret Theatre

672 Main Street, downtown Buffalo

 

 

For Ticket Information Contact

716-884-4858 (9 AM to 4:30 PM)  

 

 

 

American Repretory Theater of WNY  is excited to be presenting the second show of the 2009-10 season, RED CLAY, on March 11th through March 27th at Cabaret Theater, 672 Main Street. The show promises to be an exciting, well-produced production under the watchful (up and coming) directorial eye of Drew McCabe and will feature ART favorites Chris Standart (The Man Who came to Dinner; Greater Tuna), John Kaczorowski (Rose Tattoo; The Man Who Came to Dinner), Peter Jaskowiak (Rose Tattoo) as well as some new Buffalo theater faces including Patrick Cameron, Andrea Andolina, Michael Renna, and, making her Buffalo debut as the lead female role, Tara Kaczorowski.

The production, written by ART Artistic Director, Matthew LaChiusa, explores the lives of characters who work for a proud Georgian railroad company, RED CLAY, and how their lives begin to change as the "bones from the closet start rattling".

Tickets for RED CLAY are $ 15 for General Public and $ 12 for Students and Veterans. You can call 716-884-4858 (9 AM to 4:30 PM)to make ticket reservations or purchase tickets online* at

 

 https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/94808

 

For other inquiries please contact the above box-office number and an ART representative will gladly answer your call. You may also visit www.artofwny.org for further information on the 2009-10 season.

ART hopes to see you at what appears to be a solid theatrical work that lives up to the mission statement and reputation ART strives to maintain.

 

John Kaczorowski in the 2007 RED CLAY reading

Featuring

John Kaczorowski

Peter Jaskowiak

Tara Kaczorowski

Chris Standart

Andrea Andolina

Patrick Cameron

Michael Renna

 

 

Orignal Music Underscoring written by Bob Kupczyk and Matthew LaChiusa

 

Music Performed by Dick Whiskey

 

mattThe mission of the American Repertory Theater is two fold. First, the mandate of The American Repertory Theater is to produce both classic and contemporary theatrical works and support a new generation of playwrights. These productions are purposefully created through the innovative exploration of these selected works, thereby enhancing the cultural and intellectual experience of the theatergoer. Second, the American Repertory Theater will serve as a catalyst for community dialogue and action that will result in sustained economic growth and increase the collaboration within all sectors of our community.

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