Commonweal’s Summer Season is in Full Swing

The Commonweal has established its summer tradition of two plays in repertory through the summer and into the early Fall. The Steve Martin play, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, is already in full swing, and Enchanted April is already in previews.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein chance to meet in a French bar (Lapin Agile—Nimble Rabbit) in 1904. The meeting pre-dates much of their fame, and allows them, and us, to ponder what the new century will hold.

The play is directed by Zach Curtis and features Hal Cropp and Eric Bunge as Einstein and Picasso, respectively.

Einstein meets Picasso (Hal Cropp and Eric Bunge) in the Commonweal’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile. (Photo: Commonweal)

Picasso at the Lapin Agile plays in repertory with Enchanted April through September 25.

Watch the Commonweal’s “Context Video” for Picasso at the Lapin Agile on YouTube.

Enchanted April

Adapted by Matthew Barber from the 1922 novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, Enchanted April brings together 4 women who answer an ad to rent an Italian Castle. Director Hal Cropp explains that Enchanted April “is a story that’s captured my heart ever since I first read it. I think it offers a wonderful journey of renewal, not just for the characters but the audience as well.”

The play was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play in 2003. The four women are played by Commonweal veterans Stef Dickens, Adrienne Sweeney, Irene ErkenBrack, and Susan d’Autremont.

Enchanted April plays in repertory with Picasso at the Lapin Agile through October 23.
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