07/08 season

Artists' Theatre Project Presents The Stendhal Syndrome By Terrance McNally September 14 - 30, 2007 Pay What You Can Preview, September 13th! The Stendhal Syndrome is named for the French novelist, who on a visit to Florence had such a visceral reaction to its beauty that he wrote, "I felt a pulsating in my heart. Life was draining out of me, while I walked fearing a fall." Now Terrence McNally, one of our most beloved playwrights, has crafted two stunning and witty plays about art and how it transforms us. Full Frontal Nudity explores the reaction of three American tourists to the perfection and beauty of Michelangelo's David. In Prelude and Liebstod, a renowned conductor watches his life unravel while conducting Wagner's musical masterpiece.

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Artists' Theatre Project Presents Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical By Erica Schmidt November 9 - 25, 2007 Pay What You Can Preview, November 8th! Told through outrageous musical numbers, Debbie Does Dallas is a modern morality tale about all-American sweetheart and cheerleading captain Debbie Benton, who dreams of making it to the big time by becoming a Texas Cowgirl Cheerleader. Unfortunately, the only thing that stands between her and the realization of her dream is bus fare to the big city. Debbie enlists her teammates to try their hands at "little favors" performed with enthusiasm by "good girls." Will it be enough for Debbie to realize her dream and make it all the way to Dallas? A naughty, high-spirited spoof along the lines of Reefer Madness.

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