Woodbridge Library and Long Wharf partner

The Woodbridge Town Library announces a partnership with Long Wharf Theatre in conjunction with the upcoming play Picasso at the Lapin Agile, written by Steve Martin and directed by Gordon Edelstein. The play will run from November 26 through December 21, 2014 on the Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck Mainstage Theatre at Long Wharf. The library will hold three events around the play that will allow patrons to become acquainted with it, discuss it, and even see it live.

What happens when Picasso and Einstein walk into a bar? Intellectual fireworks, verbal gymnastics, amorous intentions, and the arrival of a mysterious man in blue suede shoes. On an October evening in 1904, Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso end up at the same small bar in Paris - the Lapin Agile. The two young geniuses, joined by an eccentric cast of characters, spar over art and science, their respective libidos, where inspiration comes from, and the promise and dreams of the 20th century.

On Thursday, November 13 at 7pm the library will host actors from Long Wharf’s production who will perform a scene from the play followed by a discussion with Performance Director Gordon Edelstein. NOTE: This event will be held at the Center Gym, 4 Meetinghouse Lane. Please register for this event by calling 203-389-3433 or click here.

Subsequently, on Wednesday, December 3 at 7pm, Dr. Mark Schenker, Senior Associate Dean of Yale College, will host a discussion on the play. Copies of the play will be available for check out at the library Circulation Desk.

These events will culminate Thursday, December 11, when library patrons can participate in “Woodbridge Night” at Long Wharf and receive a 25% discount off ticket prices and attend a special reception before the show.

To purchase tickets at a special discounted rate for Woodbridge Night patrons can either call Deena Nicol, Marketing Coordinator at Long Wharf, Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm at 203-772-8242 or go purchase tickets at Long Wharf’s website at http://longwharf.org/ and use the code WOODBRIDGE, to receive 25% off. The library will be hosting a reception before the show that evening from 7-7:45pm in the rehearsal room at Long Wharf with light refreshments.

Join the library and community at these special events and experience the play from the pages of a book to live on the stage.