The Syringa Tree 2000

Opened: September 14, 2000
Closing: June 02, 2002

The Syringa Tree - 2000 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Playhouse 91
316 East 91st St. New York, NY

by Pamela Gien



THE SYRINGA TREE is a personal, deeply evocative story of an abiding love between two families—one black, one white—and the two children that are born into their shared household in early 1960s South Africa. With both humor and palpable fear, six-year-old Elizabeth Grace tries to make sense of the chaos, magic and darkness of Africa. At first seen through the eyes of a child, the story of these families’ destinies spans four generations, from early apartheid to the present-day free South Africa. As originally conceived and performed, one actress plays all twenty-four characters. The play may also be performed by a company of actors, playing several roles or not as desired.

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Company of Fools Artist John Glenn Receives Excellence in the Arts Governor's Award
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 15, 2016


Company of Fools and Sun Valley Center for the Arts are pleased to announce that Core Company Artist John Glenn is among the 2016 recipients of the Governor's Awards in the Arts. Governor C. L. Butch Otter and First Lady Lori Otter announced this year's honorees in August.  Glenn received the Excellence in the Arts distinction.  This is the third award from Idaho's Governors in Company of Fools' 21 year history - Denise Simone, Core Company Artist, received the 2014 Excellence in the Arts and in 2004 Company of Fools was awarded the same distinction.

TACT's ABUNDANCE Begins Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre presents Abundance, the 1990 play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Beth Henley (Crimes of the Heart). An epic tale of friendship set against the backdrop of the sweeping American West, Abundance will be directed by TACT Co-Artistic Director Jenn Thompson, who directed last season's production of William Inge's Natural Affection. Performances begin at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) tonight, February 17, 2015.

Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for TACT's ABUNDANCE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2015


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for Abundance, the 1990 play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Beth Henley (Crimes of the Heart). An epic tale of friendship set against the backdrop of the sweeping American West, Abundance will be directed by TACT Co-Artistic Director Jenn Thompson, who directed last season's production of William Inge's Natural Affection. Performances begin at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Opening night is set forSunday, March 1 at 6:00pm. Performances will continue through March 28, 2015.

ATC to Present HOLDING THE MAN at Matrix Theatre, 5/10-6/29
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 3, 2014


Writer, actor and activist Timothy Conigrave's best-selling memoir (winner of the United Nations Human Rights Award for Non-Fiction and listed as one of the '100 Favorite Australian Books' by the Australian Society of Authors) is one of Australia's great love stories. The stage version by Tommy Murphy captures all its special magic. Producers Nick Hardcastle and Nate Jones launch their newly formed Australian Theatre Company with the Los Angeles premiere of Holding the Man, featuring an all-Australian cast and directed by veteran Hollywood acting coach Larry Moss. Opening night is May 10 at the Matrix Theatre.

Horizon Theatre Presents World Premiere of Suehyla El-Attar's THIRD COUNTRY, Now thru 10/20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2013


The world comes to a small Southern town in Horizon Theatre Company's World Premiere of Third Country by Suehyla El-Attar. The play, directed by Horizon Co-Artistic Director Lisa Adler, is inspired by the Clarkston, Georgia community where thousands of refugees have been resettled over the last decade. In addition to the production, Horizon is partnering with more than 20 local organizations to bring this story to life through post-show discussions, opportunities to meet the people who inspired the play, special events, and a marketplace for refugee-made goods.

Horizon Theatre to Present World Premiere of Suehyla El-Attar's THIRD COUNTRY, 9/20-10/20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2013


The world comes to a small Southern town in Horizon Theatre Company's World Premiere of Third Country by Suehyla El-Attar. The play, directed by Horizon Co-Artistic Director Lisa Adler, is inspired by the Clarkston, Georgia community where thousands of refugees have been resettled over the last decade. In addition to the production, Horizon is partnering with more than 20 local organizations to bring this story to life through post-show discussions, opportunities to meet the people who inspired the play, special events, and a marketplace for refugee-made goods.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents COLLECTED STORIES, Now thru 12/16; Moves to Madison, 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2012


Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents COLLECTED STORIES by Donald Margulies, tonight, November 21 - December 16, 2012, in collaboration with Forward Theater Company of Madison. In COLLECTED STORIES two strong-willed writers from dramatically different backgrounds struggle with success.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents COLLECTED STORIES, 11/21-12/16; Moves to Madison, 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2012


Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents COLLECTED STORIES by Donald Margulies, November 21 - December 16, 2012, in collaboration with Forward Theater Company of Madison. In COLLECTED STORIES two strong-willed writers from dramatically different backgrounds struggle with success. MCT has also produced Margulies' plays BROOKLYN BOY (2009) and his Pulitzer Prize-winner DINNER WITH FRIENDS (2003). COLLECTED STORIES performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.

Horizon Theatre Presents TIME STANDS STILL, Now thru 10/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2012


Broadway makes its way to Atlanta this fall with the Southeastern premiere of Time Stands Still at Horizon Theatre. Playwright Donald Margulies' latest work about finding happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy received a Tony nomination for Best Play in 2010. Time Stands Still is the fourth and final production of Horizon's 2012 season and runs tonight, September 14 - October 14.

Photo Flash: TIME STANDS STILL at Horizon Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2012


Broadway makes its way to Atlanta this fall with the Southeastern premiere of Time Stands Still at Horizon Theatre. Playwright Donald Margulies' latest work about finding happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy received a Tony nomination for Best Play in 2010. Time Stands Still is the fourth and final production of Horizon's 2012 season and runs September 14 - October 14. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Horizon Theatre Presents TIME STANDS STILL, 9/14-10/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2012


Broadway makes its way to Atlanta this fall with the Southeastern premiere of Time Stands Still at Horizon Theatre. Playwright Donald Margulies' latest work about finding happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy received a Tony nomination for Best Play in 2010. Time Stands Still is the fourth and final production of Horizon's 2012 season and runs September 14 - October 14.

THE MARIA PROJECT Arrives at 59E59 Theaters in March
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2012


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Pure Projects, Inc, in association with Uncle Frank Productions, with the Off Broadway premiere of THE MARIA PROJECT, written and performed by Marcella Goheen and directed by Larry Moss.

THE MARIA PROJECT Arrives at 59E59 Theaters in March
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 14, 2012


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Pure Projects, Inc, in association with Uncle Frank Productions, with the Off Broadway premiere of THE MARIA PROJECT, written and performed by Marcella Goheen and directed by Larry Moss.

THE MARIA PROJECT Arrives at 59E59 Theaters in March
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 7, 2012


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Pure Projects, Inc, in association with Uncle Frank Productions, with the Off Broadway premiere of THE MARIA PROJECT, written and performed by Marcella Goheen and directed by Larry Moss.

Creative Team Announced For Yale Rep's ROMEO AND JULIET
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2011


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents William Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Shana Cooper, at the University Theatre (222 York Street) March 11-April 2, 2011.

Arden Theatre Company presents The Borrowers 12/1-1/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2010


As part of Arden Children's Theatre, Arden Theatre Company presents The Borrowers, an adaptation of the beloved children's novel by Mary Norton, who also penned the classic story Bedknobs and Broomsticks .

Richard Dreyfuss Leads Culture Project's IMAGINING HESCHEL, Closes 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2010


Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of Imagining Heschel, a new play by Colin Greer, directed by Larry Moss, who was last represented Off-Broadway by his acclaimed production of Syringa Tree. The two-character play will feature actors Richard Dreyfuss and Rinde Eckert. Performances begin at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC) on Thursday, November 4th, 2010, and continue through Sunday, November 28th, 2010, for 20 performances only. An official opening night is set for Monday, November 8, 2010.

Richard Dreyfuss Leads Culture Project's IMAGINING HESCHEL, 11/4 - 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2010


Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of Imagining Heschel, a new play by Colin Greer, directed by Larry Moss, who was last represented Off-Broadway by his acclaimed production of Syringa Tree. The two-character play will feature actors Richard Dreyfuss and Rinde Eckert. Performances begin at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC) on Thursday, November 4th, 2010, and continue through Sunday, November 28th, 2010, for 20 performances only. An official opening night is set for Monday, November 8, 2010.

Culture Project Opens IMAGINING HESCHEL, 11/4
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2010


Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of Imagining Heschel, a new play by Colin Greer, directed by Larry Moss, who was last represented Off-Broadway by his acclaimed production of Syringa Tree. The two-character play will feature actors Richard Dreyfuss and Rinde Eckert. Performances begin at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC) on Thursday, November 4th, 2010, and continue through Sunday, November 28th, 2010, for 20 performances only. An official opening night is set for Monday, November 8, 2010.

Richard Dreyfuss Leads Culture Project's IMAGINING HESCHEL, 11/4 - 11/28
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 15, 2010


Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of Imagining Heschel, a new play by Colin Greer, directed by Larry Moss, who was last represented Off-Broadway by his acclaimed production of Syringa Tree. The two-character play will feature actors Richard Dreyfuss and Rinde Eckert. Performances begin at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC) on Thursday, November 4th, 2010, and continue through Sunday, November 28th, 2010, for 20 performances only. An official opening night is set for Monday, November 8, 2010.

Photo Flash: Reprise's I LOVE MY WIFE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2008


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre. Lea Thompson and Patrick Cassidy join Vicki Lewis and Jason Alexander. 'I Love My Wife' will be directed by Larry Moss with choreography by Lee Martino and music direction by Michael Skloff.

Reprise Theatre Company to Present I LOVE MY WIFE With Thompson, Cassidy, Alexander and More
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2008


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre.

Reprise Theatre Company to Present I LOVE MY WIFE With Thompson, Cassidy, Alexander and More
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 24, 2008


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre.

Chris Noth and Dan Bittner Join Cast of Atlantic's 'Farragut North'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 15, 2008


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director) is proud to present the world premiere production of Beau Willimon's play FARRAGUT NORTH, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), and featuring Dan Bittner (The Vertical Hour) Kate Blumberg (Atlantic's Celebration and The Room), Tony Award winner John Gallagher, Jr. (Spring Awakening), Golden Globe Award nominee Chris Noth ('Sex and the City'), Otto Sanchez (HBO's 'Oz'), Olivia Thirlby (Juno) and Isiah Whitlock, Jr. (HBO's 'The Wire').

Cassidy Replaces Weber & Thompson Joins Reprise's 'I Love My Wife'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 2, 2008


Lea Thompson and Patrick Cassidy join Vicki Lewis and Jason Alexander.

The Syringa Tree FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Syringa Tree have there been?
The Syringa Tree has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2000.
What awards has The Syringa Tree been nominated for?
The Syringa Tree has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Play at the Obie Awards, the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Pamela Gien, Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Pamela Gien, and Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Pamela Gien.
What awards has The Syringa Tree won?
The Syringa Tree has won several awards, including Best Play at the Obie Awards. Pamela Gien, the playwright, received the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Pamela Gien won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at both the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Drama Desk Awards.

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