Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

 The Timeless Holiday Tradition

Written by Charles Dickens

Adapted and Directed by Michael Grimm

December 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 2011

Matinee December 18 @ 2 PM

Reno, NV.  Brüka Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, written by Charles Dickens and is adapted and directed for three actors by Michael Grimm. Brüka’s second show of the19^th season is a story of redemption and of the power of the Christmas spirit that has become an unrivaled holiday tradition in the English-speaking world. The revival of Brüka Theatre’s original adaption of Dickens' masterpiece casts three actors, Bob Grimm, Mary Bennett and Michael Grimm, to portray more than 20 characters on a minimalist set, with an original soundtrack by Gary Kephart and Wolfgang Price. This production gives the audience the unique opportunity to experience the story with the much neglected narration of Dickens as it’s centerpiece. Much like the original theatrical storytelling that Dickens used to perform, himself, this production is a hybrid of a staged reading and a theatrical performance piece. A theatrical experience that is equivalent to cracking open an ancient tome and telling  Christmas stories by the light of a yule log. It's sure to give you and your family a healthy dose of the "Christmas Spirit."

This Christmas Carol revival opens Friday, December 9, 2011 and plays for 10 total performances December 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 2011 with a December18 matinee at 2 PM. Enjoy a post show opening night champagne reception. The shows run Thursdays through Saturdays with evening shows at 8:00 pm with two Wednesday night shows during the run. The Sunday matinee on December 6 is followed by a talkback with the company and audience.  The doors open a half an hour before curtain time.

Freaker's Ball 2011

DECOY plays the 2011 Freakers Ball. Great music! Great Dancing. Great Costumes & Costume Contest. Raffle. Games. Good peeps! All goes to Bruka Theatre's 2011/2012 Season! Tickets art $20 in Advance $25 at the door. Get em while they are hot!!!!

It Can't Happen Here!

It Can't Happen Here!

Brüka Theatre presents a play reading at the top of the 2011-2012 season on Monday night, October 24, 2011 at 7 PM.  Brüka joins theatres across the USA to read “It Can’t Happen Here,” celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Federal Theatre Project and its historical production of Sinclair Lewis' and John C. Moffitt's powerful drama. Readings in theaters, art centers and living rooms across the country will follow the spirit of the original production, which opened in 22 theaters in 18 US cities on October 27, 1936 and was seen by more than 316,000 people.

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The 39 Steps

THE 39 STEPS
Where Hitchcock Meets Hilarious

Adapted by Patrick Barlow and Directed by Bob Barsanti
October 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28
November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2011
Matinee November 6 @ 2 PM - followed by a talk-back with the company


The 39 Steps, an absurdly gleeful theatrical riff on Alfred Hitchcock movies, opens Brüka’s 19th Season of live theatre. Adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Bob Barsanti, The 39 Steps is based on the classic movie by the same name. Four actors play many roles in this hilarious adaptation that recently enjoyed successful New York and San Francisco runs. This Nevada premiere of The 39 Steps opens October 14 and plays through November 12, 2011 enjoying a post show opening night champagne reception. The shows run Thursdays through Saturdays with evening shows at 8:00 pm with one Wednesday night show during the run. The Sunday matinee on November 6 is followed by a talkback with the company and audience. The doors open a half an hour before curtain time.

The 39 Steps is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

2011-2012 Season

39 Steps
Adapted by Patrick Barlow

Directed by Bob Barsanti
October 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26 (special Wednesday night show) 27, 28
November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
Matinee November 6 @ 2 PM

A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens

Adapted and Directed by Michael Grimm
December 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23
December18 (Matinee)  @ 2 PM

In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play
Written by Sarah Ruhl

Directed by Karen Chandler
January 27, 28
February 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15 (Wednesday) 16, 17, 18
Matinee February 12  @ 2 PM

The Wild Party The Musical
Written by Andrew Lippa

Directed by Mary Bennett
Musical Direction by Bill Quinby
March 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
April 4 (Wednesday) 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14
Matinee March 18 @ 2 PM

God Of Carnage
Written by Yasmina Reza

Directed by Tony DeGeiso
May 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26
Matinee May 20 @ 2 PM

How I Learned to Drive
By Paula Vogel

Directed by Sandra Neace
June 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 20 (Wednesday) 21, 22, 23
Matinee June 10, 2011

Orpheus Descending (A Play In Three Acts)
Written By Tennessee Williams

Directed by Stacey Spain
July 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18 (Wednesday), 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28
Matinee July 15 @ 2 PM

Part of Artown & Tennessee Williams 100^th Birthday

Theatre for Children - Hansel & Gretel
Written by Mary Bennett & Michael Grimm

Tours start – April 2012
Public performances March 22, 23, 24 @ 10 am

Play- Reading & Development Series

It Can’t Happen Here – FPA National Play Project October 24, 2011  @ 8 PM

February 5, 2012 @ 2 PM Two One Acts - The Sticking Place and Mia & The Maharishi
April 22, 2012 @ 2 PM Prawn: A Pulp Play
May 6, 2012 @ 2 PM  Ali Baba, The Musical 

The Aftermath by Tyler Dean – August 3 & 4 @ 8 PM August 5 @ 2 PM (Matinee)

The Living Newspaper – THE BRIDGE (A Bruka Original Project)

A Live Newspaper Performance Regarding the Virginia Street Bridge & The Celebrity of Reno 

January 12, 13, 14 2012

       April 27, 28 2012 @ 7 PM

       Matinee – Saturday, April 28 @ 2 PM  Tickets $10 s/s  $12 general  $15 at the door

Alice in Wonderland - Youth Workshops & Performances

       Participants will be absorbed in acting tools, scene work, script creation, improvisation   and dance/movement for two weeks while exploring and adapting Alice In Wonderland for public performances July 21 & 22, 2012.  This is a special and unique opportunity to work with artists from Brüka Theatre to develop craft, focus and technique. $250 for two weeks.  Sign up by June 27, 2012. Information is available through our box office at (775) 323-3221. Box-office hours are 1 - 5 Wednesday through Friday and 12 – 4 Saturday. Check us out at www.bruka.org .