Joseph Hellers Catch 22
APRIL 2008
Thursday, April 17th
10 am Bus-in
Silver Center for the Arts
Catch-22
A "Major Major" event, this is the first professional
production of Catch-22 to tour the United States. This
timely, dynamic and darkly humorous production of Joseph
Heller's stage adaptation of his classic novel explores the
absurdity of war and its impact on American society. Catch-
22 finds a World War II bombardier trapped in a world of
bureaucratic absurdity and madness.
A maze of inter-related "Catch-22s" develop as the play
unfolds towards its dark climax. With precision,
sensitivity and unity of ensemble, The Aquila Theatre
Company articulates the human essence inherent in classical
drama. Combining the techniques of British and American
theatre and following a philosophy of theatrical
utilitarianism, Aquila believes that the greatest works
should be seen by the greatest number.”
Aquila is a company of British and American artists
dedicated to classical drama. Founded in London in 1991 by
Peter Meineck, Aquila is now based in New York City.
The classics made relevant with superb acting and clever
staging. –“The New Yorker”
"hugely enjoyable and very funny." –The Times (U.K.)
Recommended for grades 9 - 12.
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