Seminar
The world premiere of a biting new comedy in which four young writers are thrilled to be participating in a private seminar taught by the brilliant but unpredictable Leonard (Jeff Goldblum), an international literary legend.
Why see Seminar?
Seminar is the provocative new comedy from Pulitzer Prize nominee Thereza Reback (Mauritius), directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation).
Four aspiring young novelists sign up for private writing classes with Leonard, an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored.
The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this biting new comedy.
Key Information
Audience
May be inappropriate for 12 and under. (The show contains a brief moment of partial female nudity and some adult language that is likely not unfamiliar even to younger teenagers.)
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
Run Time
One hour and 40 minutes, with no intermission.
Dates
Finished May 4, 2012
Cast
Jeff Goldblum as Leonard
Zoe Lister-Jones as Kate
Justin Long as Martin
Jerry O'Connell as Douglas
Hettienne Park as Izzy
Rocco Sisto as Standby for Leonard
Christine Pumariego as Standby for Kate & Izzy
Matthew Greer as standby for Martin & Douglas
Zoe Lister-Jones as Kate
Justin Long as Martin
Jerry O'Connell as Douglas
Hettienne Park as Izzy
Rocco Sisto as Standby for Leonard
Christine Pumariego as Standby for Kate & Izzy
Matthew Greer as standby for Martin & Douglas
Creative
Directed by: Sam Gold
Written by: Theresa Rebeck
Set and Costume Design: David Zinn
Lighting Design: Ben Stanton
Sound Design: John Gromada
Written by: Theresa Rebeck
Set and Costume Design: David Zinn
Lighting Design: Ben Stanton
Sound Design: John Gromada
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (3.0 Stars)
Jill Kirschen
Incredible must see
I LOVED this show! I liked the storyline when I first read about it & I love Alan Rickman but after seeing it I was very impressed with the story & entertained and affected by the performances of all the actors. Alan plays Leonard, an older weathered worn down literary figure who is now edgy and hardened and sought after mainly by young writers who take private lessons from him at an exhorbitant cost. This is what his brilliant career has become-but as you go on this ride with these characters you will find an intelligent, funny, deep, sad and moving story, and it will leave you wanting more. The cast is phenomenal and very gracious as they all came out after & signed Playbills and greeted eager fans. Adult language and some nudity. Mature teens who love theater and are savvy to some mild adult content will handle better than others. Your call. Stimulating & engaging script played expertly by fantastic actors with impeccable timing. Mr. Rickman & his amazing voice are amazing! ... Read more
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