Pygmalion

Written BY George Bernard Shaw
Directed by R.N. Sandberg

This timeless comedy by George Bernard Shaw is a sharply funny commentary on class, gender, and what it means to be true to yourself. Speech professor Henry Higgins makes a bet that he can transform cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle from a low-class nobody to the toast of society at an upcoming garden party. He soon realizes, however, that this feat might not be so easily accomplished; Eliza has strong opinions of her own, and she is prepared to fight Henry every step of the way on her transformation from street urchin to sophisticated duchess. The inspiration for the musical My Fair Lady, the story of Pygmalion has captivated audiences for decades.

"That's not proper writing!"

Left to right: Ross Barron (Pickering), Bits Sola (Eliza), Jake Robertson (Henry Higgins), Evan Thompson (Doolittle)

"Think of chocolates, and taxis, and gold, and diamonds."

Left to right: Caroline Hertz (Mrs. Pearce), Ross Barron (Pickering), Bits Sola (Eliza), Jake Robertson (Henry Higgins)

"This is a misunderstanding. Listen here--"

Left to right: Jake Robertson (Henry Higgins), Evan Thompson (Doolittle)

"I should look alright with my hat on."

Left to right: Ross Barron (Pickering), Bits Sola (Eliza), Jake Robertson (Henry Higgins)

"Oh, that's the new small talk."

Left to right: Sarah Cuneo (Mrs. Eynsford Hill), Caroline Hertz (Miss Eynsford Hill), Kanoa Mulling (Freddy), Jake Robertson (Henry Higgins), Bits Sola (Eliza), Ross Barron (Pickering), Maeve Brady (Mrs. Higgins)

"You have wounded me to the heart."

Left to right: Bits Sola (Eliza), Jake Robertson (Henry Higgins)

"We are all dependent on one another"

Left to right: Jake Robertson (Henry Higgins), Bits Sola (Eliza)

DATES AND TIMES

July 3, 4, 8-11, and 16-18 at 8pm; July 4-5, 11-12, and 18-19 at 2pm.

Pygmalion runs approximately 2 hours with one 15 minute intermission.

Talkbacks:

July 3: Join the cast in a post-show talkback with the director R.N. Sandberg, lecturer in theater and the Department of English.

July 10: Join the cast in a post-show talkback with Stacy Wolf, Professor of Theater.

July 17: Join the cast in a post-show talkback. Special guests TBD.

Receptions:

On July 4, after the 2 PM matinee, join us for some highly American fare after this highly British play with a reception sponsored by Hoagie Haven!

Pygmalion

Written BY George Bernard ShawDirected by R.N. Sandberg

DATES AND TIMES

Written BY George Bernard Shaw
Directed by R.N. Sandberg