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Brief
description of pieces and authors: In
“Mark Twain in Rome”,
Mark Twain speaks to a Roman audience on learning Italian, growing old, diet,
drinking, religion, evolution, war, and morality. Mixing his trademark
humor and caustic wit, this piece combines extracts from selected Twain speeches
and writings and weaves it into an observation of the world and life which is as
applicable in these times
as it was at the start of the 20th century. This piece is arranged and
composed by Greg Garbinsky and Fabiana de Rose with Mark Twain's own words. Mark
Twain (Samuel
Langhorne Clemens, born 1835), American
humorist,
satirist,
lecturer
and writer.
Twain is most noted for his novels Adventures
of Huckleberry Finn, which has since been called
the Great
American Novel, and The
Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He is also known for his
quotations and vast overall production. Twain enjoyed immense public popularity,
and his keen wit and incisive satire earned him praise from both critics and
peers. American author William
Faulkner called Twain "the father of American
literature." The
second part of the evening will present a selection of one-acts by Christopher
Durang, ensuring satire, humor and stinging wit. Christopher
Ferdinand Durang
(born 1949)
is known for works of outrageous and often absurd
comedy. His work often deals critically with social, cultural and religious
issues. His vast production includes works for both the theatre and film. Among
his plays: Beyond Therapy, Sister Mary
Ignatius Explains It All For You, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, Laughing Wild.
He has written numerous one act plays
including The Actor's Nightmare, For Whom
the Southern Belle Tolls, Naomi in the Living Room, and 'dentity
Crisis. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer
Prize in Drama in 2006 and received several Obie
Awards.
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