The Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora CO 80010 303-739-1970 www.AuroraFox.org
RASHOMON
by Fay and Michael Kanin
based on stories by Ryunokuke Akutagawa
September 9 – October 9, 2011
Discover a world of honor, intrigue and deception
Challenge yourself to uncover the truth as four people give different accounts of the same crime. Brimming with action and secrets, Rashomon is a compelling tale about the quest for justice and the complexities of human nature.
ESCANABA (regional premiere)
by Jeff Daniels
November 18 – December 18, 2011
Celebrate enduring connections
Make this Christmas special and feel right at home with a mystical tale full of quirky characters, warmth and humor. In Michigan’s U.P., two hunting buddies explore family, loyalty and the journey to find a place where they can truly feel settled. In the process, they learn how to deal with black bears, why you should never try to hang a cabin door by yourself and exactly what it takes to bring down the Soady Ridge Buck. Holy Wah!
CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY
by Lynn Nottage (regional premiere)
January 27 –February 19, 2012
Uncover the power of new perspectives
Explore the turbulence of changing convictions and the hidden possibilities obscured by ridged preconceptions. Join us in 1950s Harlem for a lyrical, funny and moving tale about the fractured quest toward self discovery. Race, religion, politics, and community ties are all challenged as one family navigates the changing times and re-defines itself as it tries to make room for its various members to find their own joy.
XANADU (regional premiere)
book by Douglas Carter Beane
music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar
March 2 – April 1, 2012
Believe in the magic again.
Escape with us and revel in an outrageously fun romantic adventure on skates. Xanadu is a sweet story about following your muse, risking it all for love and making your dreams come true.
AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE BIG HEART
by Terry Dodd
April 20 – May 13, 2012
Find Where You Belong
Make new friends, have a good laugh and let the real you break free. Join us at the Big Heart Bar and Grille where you will find a group of beautiful losers in a rural bar on a Saturday night. Join them as they open their hearts, struggle against past mistakes, and try to ensure the bad guys get what they have coming. This is a fun, down-to-earth romp with real people who will remind you of folks you know- maybe even yourself.
Season Ticket packages start at just $75 for all 5 shows. You can buy yours tonight!
Early bird subscribers also receive FREE admission to Gravity Defied Theatre’s
production of A CHORUS LINE and PHAMALY’s production of THE ELEPHANT MAN.Add even more entertainment to the Season. Include our GALA Variety Show in your season subscription package.
Presented by The Aurora Fox Board and The Aurora Chamber of Commerce, our 27th Season GALA BENEFIT
will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 @ 6:00 p.m. The GALA includes food and wine tasting,
silent auction, and a fun variety show. Tickets for the GALA are $50 per person.
Proceeds benefit both The Aurora Fox and The Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
