People's Light's tradition of reinterpreting classics continues with this new translation of The Master Builder. At the height of his career, Halvard Solness finds his creativity threatened and his personal life in shambles. The unexpected arrival of the young, attractive and manipulative Hilda Wangel breathes new vitality into his work, but exacts a terrible cost.
The running time for this production is 2 hours and 15 minutes including one 15 minute intermission.
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Halvard Solness: Stephen Novelli* Aline Solness: Susan McKey* Doctor Herdal: Mark Lazar* Knut Brovik: Louis Lippa* Ragnar Brovik: Ross Beschler* Kaja Fosli: Jessica Bedford Hilda Wangel: Kim Carson* |
Director: Ken Marini Production Manager/Sound Designer: Charles T. Brastow* Set Designer: Yoshi Tanokura Costume Designer: Marla J. Jurglanis Lighting Designer: Gregory Miller Video Designer: Dan Vatsky Production Stage Manager: Patricia G. Sabato* Dramaturg: Elizabeth Pool |
* Member, Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers. |
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What is a Master Builder?
A term historically applied to the individual who was responsible for both the design and the construction of a project. During the Renaissance, a divergence appeared between the individual who prepared the project's design, and the individual who was responsible for its construction. With the rise of design professionals in the late 19th century, the term fell out of favor and is used infrequently today in reference to design/build firms.
The Ibsen Museum
Henrik Ibsen, the Norwegian playwright and poet, nicknamed the “father of modern drama,” is most well-known for his plays A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler. If you find yourself in Oslo stop and visit the The Ibsen Museum. The museum’s main attraction is Ibsen’s Oslo home, where he lived the last 11 years of his life. His home has been restored to its original splendor with Ibsen’s own furnishings, so that you can get a glimpse of the writer’s private space. Click here for the museum’s website.
Ibsen's Biography
For more information about Ibsen’s family and background, check the out the Wikipedia listing about his life and writing. His plays were extremely influential and controversial as they dealt with issues of morality and domestic life which shunned the conventions of Europe in the late 1800s. Click here for the Wikipedia page.
New Translation
This production is a new translation by Paul Walsh that first premiered at Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven, CT, in 2009. People’s Light will have the second production. Click here for the information about the Yale Repertory production.
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A Powerful Rendering of an Ibsen Classic By Nikki Krueger |
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WCHE Entertainment and Culture Show Henrik Ibsen's The Master Builder, translated by Paul Walsh and staged at People's Light & Steven Brodsky |
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Forceful Production in Malvern By Howie Shapiro |
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Ibsen's Master Builder at People's Light By Steve Cohen |
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An Ibsen Classic with a Modern Feel By Debbie Merlo |
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Dramatic Persona By Howie Shapiro, Philadelphia Inquirer |
