Amid the violence that engulfed southern Iraq after the British withdrawal of 2007, a sharp-witted Iraqi woman goes in search of her missing husband at the behest of her mother-in-law.
BRIDE OF THE GULF is a new play that tackles the normality of war in Basra, Iraq and the human capacity for renewal and hope in the face of hardship.
In the spring of 2017, an acting ensemble from the cons... (more)
Amid the violence that engulfed southern Iraq after the British withdrawal of 2007, a sharp-witted Iraqi woman goes in search of her missing husband at the behest of her mother-in-law.
BRIDE OF THE GULF is a new play that tackles the normality of war in Basra, Iraq and the human capacity for renewal and hope in the face of hardship.
In the spring of 2017, an acting ensemble from the conservatory at Rutgers Mason Gross began rehearsing BRIDE OF THE GULF, a play built on a collaboration with artists from Basra, Iraq, and that originated as a part of the Basra to Boston festival from Fort Pointe Theatre Channel. The ensemble draws on America's cultural and ethnic diversity--but instead of looking solely inward, chooses to look outward at the broader global fabric.
BRIDE OF THE GULF will preview as a part of the Hudson Guild Theatre's Winterfest program in New York City on February 27th, Feb 28th, and March 3rd.
The play will then preview in New Brunswick, New Jersey at the Assembly Hall of St. John the Evangelists.
VENUE ADDRESS
189 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
PUBLIC TRANSIT IN NEW BRUNSWICK
Rutgers shuttles EE, H, REXL, and REXB all stop at the Public Safety Building, immediately adjacent to the Assembly Hall at St. John the Evangelists. Local buses 815 and 818 stop outside of St John's approximately every 20 minutes.
FROM NEW YORK CITY
The Assembly Hall at St. John the Evangelist's is an 18 minute walk or 3 minute cab ride from the New Brunswick train station. From Penn Station, simply take any NJ Transit train towards Trenton and get off in New Brunswick.
PARKING
Tickets are now available for performances on March 7th, 8th, and 9th at 7:30pm. Handicapped parking is available in front of the Assembly Hall at 189 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ, just opposite Lord Stirling Elementary. Public parking is available just a few feet away at Public Safety Building, 55 Commercial Avenue.
FUTURE PLANS
In August 2018, Thinkery & Verse plans to bring "Bride of the Gulf" to the Edinburgh Fringe for its international debut. When you purchase your ticket, will you please consider also making a tax deductible donation? (less)
