Undermain Theatre - The Blank Monk by David Rabe

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SEPTEMBER 9 - OCTOBER 3, 2009

THE BLACK MONK
An emissary from the unknown, the Black Monk,
appears to a young scholar

Interview: David Rabe speaks about The Black Monk on KERA'S THink.
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The Black Monk

“Mr. Rabe has heightened theatrical possibilities by extending descriptive passages into dramatic scenes that catch fire…The Black Monk is a heady event... Don't miss it."
~ Alvin Klein, The New York Times

"...staggeringly beautiful performances…The most sensitive and assured production in the company's 25-year history "
~ Lawson Taitte, Dallas Morning News

“dark and rich and splendid looking… the overall twilight feel of this production is one of its great, appealing accomplishments.”
~ Jerome Weeks, KERA Art & Seek

"The art of the imagination triumphs..."
~Alexandra Bonifield, OpEdNews

"This is a show you won't want to miss"
~ Martha Heimberg, Turtle Creek News

THE PLAY WILL BE PERFORMED
SEPT 9 - OCT 3
OPENING NIGHT SEPTEMBER 9

WEDS.	THURS.	FRI.	SAT.
7:30	7:30	8:15	8:15
$15.00	$15.00	$20.00	$25.00

All performances at
Undermain Theatre
3200 Main St. Dallas, TX 75226
(between Hall and Exposition in Deep Ellum; free attended parking at Trunk and Main)

Box Office:
(214) 747-5515

by David Rabe
Based on an Anton Chekhov story
Directed by Katherine Owens

The Cast: Bruce DuBose, Jonathan Brooks,
Shannon Kearns-Simmons, Newton Pittman,
Kent Williams, Stefanie Tovar, Richard Rollin,
Ian Sinclair, Jessica Cavanagh
and Ryan Lescalleet.

Musicians: Ariana Cook and Reynaldo Patiño

Designed by: John Arnone, Steve Woods,
Bryan Wofford and Bruce DuBose.

ARTICLES
	The Dallas Morning News December 29, 2009 Year in Review: Theater

	KERA Art & Seek September 25, 2009 Free Night of Theatre Returns

	Plano Courier Star September 18, 2009 Plano Thespian Flourishes in Dallas Production

	Edge Dallas September 17, 2009 The Black Monk

	D Magazine September 17, 2009 Mini-Review: The Black Monk at Undermain

	Critical Rant & Rave September 16, 2009 Dallas-Fort Worth Theater Critics Spread the Love Around With Awards

	Critical Rant & Rave September 16, 2009 2009 DFW Theatre Critics Forum Awards

	Culture Mob September 12, 2009 The Black Monk

	WFAA-TV September 12, 2009 Gary Cogill Reviews ‘Black Monk’

	Dallas Observer September 6, 2009 The Black Monk

	Envy Magazine Dallas September 6, 2009 The Black Monk at Undermain

	Undermain Theatre July 23, 2009 Undermain's 26th season begins with the return of The Black Monk

	KERA Think July 21, 2009 Interview: David Rabe speaks about The Black Monk on KERA'S THink.

UNDERMAIN THEATRE
Artistic Director Katherine Owens	Executive Producer Bruce DuBose	Associate Producer Suzanne Thomas