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peer Gynt

April 26 through May 18

A man with no calling, no restraint and no morality, Peer Gynt embarks on an epic journey to find his life’s meaning. In celebration of our 10th anniversary of exploring the depth and breadth of Ibsen’s plays, we are proud to present this provocative and thrilling fable.

Notes from the Director
Peer Gynt is one of the great “quest” myths of modern literature, examining Peer’s journey to find himself. While it can be viewed on many levels, I believe it is at heart a love story - the story of Peer finding completion in the arms of his soul mate, Solveig. To do so, Peer must bid his mother, and his youth, adieu. He seeks fulfillment in all the delights of the world – sex, money, fame, even intellect. His efforts provide us a thoroughly entertaining canvas on which to witness all of man’s foibles. The trolls, the desert maidens, even the Egyptian lunatics are the anvil on which Peer’s understanding of his soul’s fulfillment is shaped. This incredible tale can be appreciated for the insight it gives us into Ibsen’s emerging thoughts about identity - or simply as a wondrous tale of humanity. Enjoy!

Hal Cropp

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