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Dramalogue - Talking Theatre!

The O'Neill Family: A Long Day's Journey

presentation by Mark Perlberg

Tuesday, February 2

at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre

In Long Day's Journey Into Night, Eugene O'Neill examines the complex relationships within a damaged, tragic family. That family was very much inspired by his own. Mark Perlberg separates fact from fiction and provides further insight into the play and the difficult dynamics among the O'Neills in The O'Neill Family: A Long Day's Journey, the third program of Palm Beach Dramaworks' popular series, Dramalogue - Talking Theatre! The program will be presented twice on Tuesday, February 2 (2pm and 7pm) at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre.

PBD's production of Long Day's Journey Into Night opens two days later, on February 4, and runs through March 6.

In his Dramalogue program, Perlberg will delve into the riveting, mostly troubled lives of all the O'Neills - Eugene, his parents, brother, wives, and children. He will also discuss a one-act play called Exorcism, which was written in 1919, considered lost, and rediscovered in 2011. Joining him to perform vignettes from O'Neill's life and from Exorcism are John Leonard Thompson and Carey Urban, who are appearing in Long Day's Journey Into Night; and Peter W. Galman, who was seen at PBD in Our Town. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.

Dramalogue is a lively series that explores all aspects of theatre in conversations with or about the industry's top professionals and master artists. The first two programs of the season featured conversations with Paul Gemignani, Broadway's venerated musical director, and the legendary Tommy Tune.

The series continues on March 1 with William Ivey Long: Creating Character Through Costumes. The prolific, brilliantly imaginative costume designer will talk to Sheryl Flatow about his work on a variety of memorable shows. On March 29, four directors very familiar to Florida audiences will take part in Theatre Roundtable: Directly Speaking. PBD Producing Artistic Director William Hayes and J. Barry Lewis will be joined by GableStage Producing Artistic Director Joseph Adler and Actors' Playhouse Artistic Director David Ariscotodiscuss the many facets of their work. Hayes and Lewis will serve as co-hosts. The series concludes on April 12 with Rodgers & Hammerstein: The Golden Age of Musical Theatre. Lewis returns to explore the groundbreaking collaboration of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. The program will include live music.

Mark Perlberg is the executive producer of Dramalogue, which is sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker. Presentations may include videos clips and/or scene readings. Audiences are invited to participate in a Q&A at the conclusion of each event.

All programs are at 2pm and 7pm on Tuesdays. Individual tickets are $20.

Palm Beach Dramaworks is a non-profit, professional theatre and is a member of the Theatre Communications Group, the South Florida Theatre League, Florida Professional Theatres Association, and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.

The Don & Ann Brown Theatre is located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, at 201 Clematis Street. For ticket information contact the box office at (561) 514-4042, or visit www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.

The schedule for the remainder of the 2015-16 series follows.

Tuesday, 3/1/16
William Ivey Long: Creating Character Through Costumes
Live Interview, followed by Q&A
Hosted by Sheryl Flatow

Go behind the scenes with six-time Tony Award-winning costume designer William Ivey Long, who has helped define characters for more than 70 Broadway shows. Long will discuss the craft of costume design, and talk about his work on such iconic shows as Nine , Guys and Dolls, The Producers, Hairspray and Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, as well as some of his many upcoming projects.

Tuesday, 3/29/16
Theatre Roundtable: Directly Speaking
Live Interview, followed by Q&A
Hosted by William Hayes and J. Barry Lewis

What, exactly, does a director do? Be honest; you've asked yourself that question numerous times. Yes, you know they're responsible for illuminating the playwright's vision and melding the cast into a cohesive unit. But what does that entail? Four veteran directors - Joseph Adler, David Arisco, William Hayes, and J. Barry Lewis - will supply the details and discuss their responsibilities in taking a play from page to stage.

Tuesday, 4/12/16

Rodgers & Hammerstein: The Golden Age of Musical Theatre

Presentation with Live Music, followed by Q&A

Hosted by J. Barry Lewis

The team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II was perhaps the most innovative force in Broadway musical history. Beginning with Oklahoma!, they repeatedly defied theatrical convention and developed a new kind of fully integrated, dramatic musical that has influenced generations. J. Barry Lewis takes you on a journey through their shows, including Carousel, South Pacific, and The King and I, and reflects on their lasting impact.