 | The Cavalier daily Friday, April 17, 1970 |  |
"No Exit" Coming Here In Test
Of Local Theater Supporters
Jean-Paul Sartre's famous play, "No
Exit," will be presented at the Albemarle
Hotel in the Albemarle Theatre for a two
week nightly engagement beginning April
27 and running through May 9.
A unique aspect of this production is
that it is an independent legitimate
theatre venture which could be the
beginning of a steady flow of plays presented in
Charlottesville on a commercial basis.
The producer of the play, Vaud Massarsky,
believes that Charlottesville can provide an
excellent base for preview theatre - a testing
ground for plays and musicals that eventually
desire a run on Broadway.
"No Exit" is a test of the Charlottesville
natural interest in live theatre productions.
Since this particular production is not co-sponsored
by a civic group of charitable organization,
its success will depend entirely upon the
numbers of individuals who sincerely enjoy live
theatre and who will make an effort to come
out to see it.
The production company believes that if
"No Exit" is successful as an independent
venture, it may very well be possible to have a
full time live stage theatre in Charlottesville as
well as productions at the University. Mr.
Massarsky believes that preview theatre would
be an immense cultural and economic boon to
the community.
The play itself is a tour de force which lends
its acclaim to the finest and most exciting of
straight theatre productions. Although a serious
play, it is richly interesting and delivers a strong
moral message.
The production consists of a New York cast
and a New York director who have been
specially chosen to present new approach to
Jean-Paul Sartre's venerable masterpiece. On
this solid structural base, the director of the
production, Jerry Grant, is working to provide
the audience with an intimate relationship with
the stage and characterizations.
The entire concept of the production is to
involve the audience in the action, passions,
excitement, as well as the philosophy of the
play, according to Mr. Massarsky.
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