2008-2009 Season: Ghostlight Forum
Upcoming Dates | Past Ghostlight Forums
When there is no performance, we say the theatre is
"dark." It is tradition to put a single light bulb on a tall
stand in the middle of the stage to "keep the ghosts
away," and to prevent a lost actor from falling into the
orchestra pit. From conception to casting, the Rep’s
free Ghostlight Forums offer a rare glimpse into the
building of a Rep production.
Join new Artistic Director Rick Lombardo and
other Rep artists onstage with community leaders
and experts in the fields of issues related to the
plays. These lively and thought-provoking
discussions are always entertaining, often full of
surprises and are FREE to Rep Patrons!
Seating is limited and subject to availability.
Reservations are required. Call the Box Office at
408.367.7255 or email boxoffice@sjrep.com for your
seats.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Monday, April 20th, 2009 at 7:00pm
We’re all a-buzz about the Ghostlight Forum for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Artistic Director Rick Lombardo hosts Director Timothy Near, as well as other artists and guests, to bring us into the world of “The Bee.” The evening will also include a special, sneak preview of some of the songs from the show. You’ll definitely want to bee there!
Study Guide coming soon!
08-09 Ghostlight Forums
The Foreigner
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 7:00pm
Joining us for this Ghostlight Forum will be Andrew Barnicle, Director of The Foreigner, and Louis Lotorto, the actor playing Charlie Baker, the "foreigner." One of the many rousing topics to be discussed will be the compelling process of bringing The Foreigner to life, and the different approaches of a director versus an actor.
The Foreigner | Listen to Podcast
Splitting Infinity
Monday, September 22, 2008 at 7:00pm
The host for this evening will be Karen Altree Piemme, Director of Outreach, who will lead the panel discussion through the topics of science and religion, and the relationship between the two. Guests will include Associate Artistic Director Kirsten Brandt, the director of Splitting Infinity; Ken Wharton, SJSU Associate Professor of Physics; and Jennifer Rycenga, SJSU Religious Studies professor; and one or more members of the religious community.
Splitting Infinity Studyguide | Interview with the Cast
Around the World in 80 Days
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 7:00pm
Join us for the Ghostlight Forum for Around the World in 80 Days. Artistic Director, Rick Lombardo, will host Michael Butler, the director of the production, along with a diverse panel of guests, for a discussion on the topics of innovation, Jules Verne and the Steampunk genre. It's sure to spark your spirit of adventure!
Around the World in 80 Days | Interview with the Director
A Picasso
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 7:00pm
Join us for the Ghostlight Forum for the Regional Premiere of A Picasso by Jeffrey Hatcher. It’s all about Picasso, passion and politics in the 20th Century! Associate Artistic Director Kirsten Brandt will host a discussion with some of our community’s foremost local authorities on art and art history, including Susan Krane, Director of the San Jose Museum of Art.
A Picasso Study Guide | Watch the A Picasso Video
The Kite Runner
Monday, March 9, 2009 at 7:00pm
Don’t miss the Ghostlight Forum for our upcoming production of The Kite Runner! Join Artistic Director Rick Lombardo in conversation with a diverse and talented panel. Playwright Matthew Spangler and Director David Ira Goldstein will discuss the process of adapting and directing the bestselling novel for the stage.Humaira Ghilzai, President and Founder of the Afghan Friends Network in San Francisco, will discuss the rich cultural history of Afghanistan, and Salar Nader, an internationally renowned tabla player who will be performing live in The Kite Runner, will address traditional Afghan arts and introduce the audience to the sound of the tabla. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss!
The Kite Runner Study Guide