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Unpersons: An Evening with Harold Pinter

Spring 2024

Set inside of a dystopian police state, the chilling works of Harold Pinter converge in a groundbreaking theatrical production. " Unpersons: An Evening with Harold Pinter " seamlessly weaves together Pinter's three masterpieces - "Mountain Language," "One for the Road," and "The Dumb Waiter" - into a riveting exploration of power, oppression, and the human spirit's resilience.

In "Mountain Language," the authorities ban a minority language, crushing the spirit of a people and revealing the brutal mechanisms of control. "One for the Road" exposes the harrowing interrogation tactics of a sadistic government agent as he torments a family with relentless questioning and psychological torture. Finally, "The Dumb Waiter" delves into the absurdity of existence as two hitmen wait in a claustrophobic basement, their cryptic dialogue tinged with paranoia and existential dread.

As these three narratives unfold against the backdrop of a totalitarian regime, "Unpersons: An Evening with Harold Pinter" challenges audiences to confront the darkness within society and the resilience of the human soul in the face of oppression. With electrifying performances and hauntingly evocative staging, this production promises to be an unforgettable journey into the heart of political tyranny and personal struggle.

a woman cries while an authority figure walks in the background
a man in a yellow outfit leans on a table across from a woman, an authoritaian figure in the background
woman sits on a cot
woman in yellow prison attire is taunted by an athority figure
a person on one knee with a bag over their head is restrained by prison guards, another person holds a gun to the person's head
three people sitting on the floor with heads down, an authority figure stands over them in the background
three people in jumpsuits, sunglasses stand at attention under purple lights
a structure displays a projected image of an authority figure