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Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"

Presented by Palindrome Theatre at Blue Theatre

February 18-March 13, 2011

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To open our second season, Palindrome offers the internationally acclaimed Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler with a new adaptation by Palindrome's resident playwright, Nigel O'Hearn





Directed by Kate Eminger and featuring Robin Grace Thompson, Chase Crossno, Aaron Alexander, Nathan Osburn, Rommel Sulit, Rachel McGinnis, and Jackie Harper, this world premiere will run for four weeks only.

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    Blue Theatre

    916 Springdale Road
    Austin, TX 78702

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    $20 general admission, $12 -25/65+

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    Dates:
    February 18-March 13, 2011

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    8PM Thursday-Saturday, 5PM Sunday

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    • Event Name: Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"
      "Ibsen-Hitchcock Mesh"
      Review posted by: Will G from Austin, TX, Feb 24, 2011
      

      Saw this production on Saturday night. Wife wasn't crazy about idea of an Ibsen play, but having met Nigel who adapted the play and Kate who directed and having seen their previous outstanding... Expand

      Saw this production on Saturday night. Wife wasn't crazy about idea of an Ibsen play, but having met Nigel who adapted the play and Kate who directed and having seen their previous outstanding productions, we wouldn't miss anything they're involved in. This was an outstanding production--cast, set, costumes, dripping water engineering..... I'm intrigued and want to understand better what Nigel did with his adaptation, so am now going to read Ibsen's play. From that and what I know of Ibsen, it seems that Nigel and Kate took HEDDA into a Hitchcockian psychodrama direction, but I shall be interested to explore as to what degree. Definitely, the Palindrome company is one to watch. Liked the Blue Theatre and how they used it; my 1st time there. A great space. Collapse

    • Event Name: Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"
      "Hedda Gabler for real ..."
      Review posted by: Jon Wayne from Austin, TX, Feb 23, 2011
      

      This show is, as the title says, Hedda Gabler for real. The language put together by up-an-coming playwright Nigel O'Hearn is thoughtful, beautiful, and best of all to the point. Unlike its... Expand

      This show is, as the title says, Hedda Gabler for real. The language put together by up-an-coming playwright Nigel O'Hearn is thoughtful, beautiful, and best of all to the point. Unlike its father, this translation of Hedda Gabler doesn't take 20 minutes to get a point across, but still tells the absolute truth about the characters. The set for this show is, by far, some of the best work "scene" by local scenic designer George Marsolek. Kate Eminger's directing is truthful, showcasing the real humanity in everyone, even the audience. Touching and dangerously exciting, I felt overjoyed every time Hedda Gabler twisted and manipulated everyone around her. A visit to the Tesman house is imperative for all Austin theatre-goers. A MUST SEE! Especially if you're going to see Heddatron (preferably after this one). Collapse

    • Event Name: Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"
      "Hedda Gabler beauty, danger and delight"
      Review posted by: Stephen from Austin, TX, Feb 20, 2011
      

      I did not know of Palindrome Theatre until about two weeks ago. I knew director Kate Eminger who has never directed anything less than perfection and continues here. Ibsen's Hedda Gabler is not an... Expand

      I did not know of Palindrome Theatre until about two weeks ago. I knew director Kate Eminger who has never directed anything less than perfection and continues here. Ibsen's Hedda Gabler is not an easy piece and a new adaptation by Palindrome's resident playwright, Nigel O'Hearn was just the right way words. The setting could not have been better for using the Blue Theatre. I fear a bit might have been lost performing this at a big stage where you were far away from the cast. The use of mirrors, water dripping into buckets for a rain storm, cast seen somewhat through a curtain on scenes taking place on the aside and great costumes, ladies especially. I don't want to give up much of the plot but can say that the acting pool of this theater is great. I found the lead actress of Robin Grace Thompson and Chase Crossno took every piece of a scene and made it come alive. Aaron Alexander, Nathan Osburn, Rommel Sulit, Rachel McGinnis, and Jackie Harper never a weak moment on stage. GO SEE!!! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"
      "Ibsen-Hitchcock Mesh"
      Review posted by: Will G from Austin, TX, Feb 24, 2011
      

      Saw this production on Saturday night. Wife wasn't crazy about idea of an Ibsen play, but having met Nigel who adapted the play and Kate who directed and having seen their previous outstanding... Expand

      Saw this production on Saturday night. Wife wasn't crazy about idea of an Ibsen play, but having met Nigel who adapted the play and Kate who directed and having seen their previous outstanding productions, we wouldn't miss anything they're involved in. This was an outstanding production--cast, set, costumes, dripping water engineering..... I'm intrigued and want to understand better what Nigel did with his adaptation, so am now going to read Ibsen's play. From that and what I know of Ibsen, it seems that Nigel and Kate took HEDDA into a Hitchcockian psychodrama direction, but I shall be interested to explore as to what degree. Definitely, the Palindrome company is one to watch. Liked the Blue Theatre and how they used it; my 1st time there. A great space. Collapse

    • Event Name: Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"
      "Hedda Gabler for real ..."
      Review posted by: Jon Wayne from Austin, TX, Feb 23, 2011
      

      This show is, as the title says, Hedda Gabler for real. The language put together by up-an-coming playwright Nigel O'Hearn is thoughtful, beautiful, and best of all to the point. Unlike its... Expand

      This show is, as the title says, Hedda Gabler for real. The language put together by up-an-coming playwright Nigel O'Hearn is thoughtful, beautiful, and best of all to the point. Unlike its father, this translation of Hedda Gabler doesn't take 20 minutes to get a point across, but still tells the absolute truth about the characters. The set for this show is, by far, some of the best work "scene" by local scenic designer George Marsolek. Kate Eminger's directing is truthful, showcasing the real humanity in everyone, even the audience. Touching and dangerously exciting, I felt overjoyed every time Hedda Gabler twisted and manipulated everyone around her. A visit to the Tesman house is imperative for all Austin theatre-goers. A MUST SEE! Especially if you're going to see Heddatron (preferably after this one). Collapse

    • Event Name: Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"
      "Hedda Gabler beauty, danger and delight"
      Review posted by: Stephen from Austin, TX, Feb 20, 2011
      

      I did not know of Palindrome Theatre until about two weeks ago. I knew director Kate Eminger who has never directed anything less than perfection and continues here. Ibsen's Hedda Gabler is not an... Expand

      I did not know of Palindrome Theatre until about two weeks ago. I knew director Kate Eminger who has never directed anything less than perfection and continues here. Ibsen's Hedda Gabler is not an easy piece and a new adaptation by Palindrome's resident playwright, Nigel O'Hearn was just the right way words. The setting could not have been better for using the Blue Theatre. I fear a bit might have been lost performing this at a big stage where you were far away from the cast. The use of mirrors, water dripping into buckets for a rain storm, cast seen somewhat through a curtain on scenes taking place on the aside and great costumes, ladies especially. I don't want to give up much of the plot but can say that the acting pool of this theater is great. I found the lead actress of Robin Grace Thompson and Chase Crossno took every piece of a scene and made it come alive. Aaron Alexander, Nathan Osburn, Rommel Sulit, Rachel McGinnis, and Jackie Harper never a weak moment on stage. GO SEE!!! Collapse

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