Having been mainly virtual in 2020, Tampa Repertory Theatre announced that its 2021-2022 season consists of six shows all live, in-person and sprinkled between different venues around Tampa. Before the season starts, the nonprofit is hosting a “FriendRaiser” benefit party at a private residence in Odessa on Saturday, Aug. 28. A suggested donation of $75 includes drinks, appetizers and live entertainment.
In addition to the productions listed below, a still-to-be-announced play is happening from June 2-19 at the University of South Florida. Visit tamparep.org for more information.
- Every Brilliant Thing The one-person dramedy about depression and mental illness takes place after a 6-year-old’s mom tries to commit suicide—the Off-Broadway production is the focus of the HBO documentary of the same name. (Sept. 16 – Oct. 3, Hillsborough Community College Performing Arts Theater)
- Open Another one-person play, this one by Crystal Skillman, combines magic and queer issues. (Sept. 16 – Oct. 3, HCC Performing Arts Theater)
- The Giver Based on the novel by Lois Lowry and also a movie starring Taylor Swift and Meryl Streep—the play revolves around a teenage boy discovering secrets of the dystopian society he lives in. (Nov. 19 – Dec.12, Stageworks Theatre)
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time There’s mystery in this play surrounding a young boy on the autism spectrum—based on the popular novel by Mark Haddon. (Nov. 26 – Dec. 19, Stageworks Theatre)
- King Lear William Shakespeare’s tragedy about a King slowly going insane after he is forced to step down from the throne. (Feb. 4-20, USF Theatre)
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This article appears in Aug 12-18, 2021.
