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Previews - $60Includes one Preview Performance ticket for each of our 3 productions.

Regular Run - $75Includes one Regular Performance ticket for each of our 3 productions.

Opening Night - $105Includes one ticket for each of our Opening Night performances this season PLUS our Opening Night reception provided by Russet! Opening Night dates are: “Lights” – November 7 @ 7:00pm “Local” – February 27 @ 7:00pm “Moth” – May 7 @ 7:00pm

35 & Under - $35For our younger audience members, this subscription includes one ticket for each of our productions PLUS a pre-show happy hour reception! 35 & Under dates are: “Lights” – November 12 @ 8:00pm“Local” – March 3 @ 8:00pm“Moth” – May 12 @ 8:00pm

SUBSCRIPTIONS

The most affordable tickets!Subscribers save up to 20% off regular ticket prices and only pay a one-time handling fee.

Easy (& FREE) ticket exchanges!Subscribers can exchange their tickets, free of charge, up to 24 hours before show time for any other performance in your subscription level. Changing into a more expensive level? No problem – pay only the price difference!

Save on additional tickets!Bring your friends and family, or come back to see the show again! Subscribers save $5.00 on each additional ticket (no limit other than availability) for any of our productions PLUS our I Love You, I Hate You event!

No waiting to get your seats!Claim the best seats for your performance! When the theater doors open, Subscribers will receive priority seating!

Reminder emails!We don’t want you to miss your performance night! We’ll be sure to send you an email reminder shortly before your selected performance.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

We are thrilled to be bringing these three great plays to you for our 16th Season (sweet!) If you’ve joined us in the past, you’ll feel right at home with the stories we’ve selected for this season; tales of the people we may normally pass by, not pay much attention to — but on closer inspection find they are kindred spirits, not all that different from you and me. If you’re joining us for the first time, welcome! You’ll find that these stories of the outcasts and underdogs all around us will have a surprising resonance.

As many of you are aware we had to leave our home, The Off-Broad Street Theater but the timing couldn’t have been better because starting with Local Girls, we’ll be performing our shows at Philadelphia’s newest theater at The Drake! The two performing spaces in this landmark building at 15th & Spruce will be the home to FIVE theater companies starting in January 2016. It’s the start of another exciting chapter in Azuka Theatre’s history and we look forward to you being a part of that!

— Kevin Glaccum,

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Telling the stories of outcasts and underdogs

Previews - $60Includes one Preview Performance ticket for each of our 3 productions.

Regular Run - $75Includes one Regular Performance ticket for each of our 3 productions.

Opening Night - $105Includes one ticket for each of our Opening Night performances this season PLUS our Opening Night reception provided by Russet! Opening Night dates are: “Lights” – November 7 @ 7:00pm “Local” – February 27 @ 7:00pm “Moth” – May 7 @ 7:00pm

35 & Under - $35For our younger audience members, this subscription includes one ticket for each of our productions PLUS a pre-show happy hour reception! 35 & Under dates are: “Lights” – November 12 @ 8:00pm“Local” – March 3 @ 8:00pm“Moth” – May 12 @ 8:00pm

SUBSCRIPTIONS

The most affordable tickets!Subscribers save up to 20% off regular ticket prices and only pay a one-time handling fee.

Easy (& FREE) ticket exchanges!Subscribers can exchange their tickets, free of charge, up to 24 hours before show time for any other performance in your subscription level. Changing into a more expensive level? No problem – pay only the price difference!

Save on additional tickets!Bring your friends and family, or come back to see the show again! Subscribers save $5.00 on each additional ticket (no limit other than availability) for any of our productions PLUS our I Love You, I Hate You event!

No waiting to get your seats!Claim the best seats for your performance! When the theater doors open, Subscribers will receive priority seating!

Reminder emails!We don’t want you to miss your performance night! We’ll be sure to send you an email reminder shortly before your selected performance.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

We are thrilled to be bringing these three great plays to you for our 16th Season (sweet!) If you’ve joined us in the past, you’ll feel right at home with the stories we’ve selected for this season; tales of the people we may normally pass by, not pay much attention to — but on closer inspection find they are kindred spirits, not all that different from you and me. If you’re joining us for the first time, welcome! You’ll find that these stories of the outcasts and underdogs all around us will have a surprising resonance.

As many of you are aware we had to leave our home, The Off-Broad Street Theater but the timing couldn’t have been better because starting with Local Girls, we’ll be performing our shows at Philadelphia’s newest theater at The Drake! The two performing spaces in this landmark building at 15th & Spruce will be the home to FIVE theater companies starting in January 2016. It’s the start of another exciting chapter in Azuka Theatre’s history and we look forward to you being a part of that!

— Kevin Glaccum,

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MOTHLOCAL

LIGHTSRISE

GRACEON GIRLS

Anime-obsessed Sebastian and emo-Wiccan Claryssa have the kind of connection that can only be found on the bottom rung of the social ladder. One night, a terrible act of bullying leaves their friendship in ruins. As they separately struggle with the fallout, an ecstatic vision leads Sebastian on an apocalyptic mission accompanied by a mysterious moth in a jar he found next to his bed. An explosive explora-tion of friendship, betrayal, and loss, this darkly funny and moving Philadelphia premiere by Australian playwright Declan Greene is Azuka’s fifth New Professionals Production. This is your first chance to see Philadelphia’s most exciting young talent in action.

Grace takes a chance on Large. Large takes a chance on Riece. Can these three broken but brave lovers hold a family together when all they can do is tear each other apart? Across race and cultural lines, the common language is love. Named Outstanding New Play for its workshop at the New York Fringe, Lights Rise on Grace strips bare the issues of incarceration, sexuality and family. “Chad Beckim is a master storyteller. His language has the grace of poetry without becoming poetic, and words which are almost music come out of his characters’ mouths with complete naturalness,” (DC Theatre Scene). Featuring Keith Conallen, Bi Jean Ngo, and Ashton Carter.

By Delcan GreeneDirected by Michael Osinski

By Emma GoidelDirected by Allison Heishman

By Chad BeckimDirected by Kevin Glaccum

MAY 4 – 22Feb 24 – Mar 13

NOV 4 – 22

A World Premiere by a local playwright!

Honorary Producer

An Azuka Theatre New Professionals Production & Philadelphia Premiere!

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SATNOV 5 @ 8 NOV 6 @ 8 NOV 7 @ 7

NOV 8 @ 7 NOV 11@ 6:30 NOV 12 @ 8 NOV 13 @ 8 NOV 14 @ 8

NOV 15 @ 2 NOV 16 @ 7 NOV 18 @ 6:30 NOV 19 @ 8 NOV 20 @ 8 NOV 21 @ 8

NOV 22 @ 2

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SATFEB 25 @ 8 FEB 26 @ 8 FEB 27 @ 7

FEB 28 @ 7 MAR 2 @ 6:30 MAR 3 @ 8 MAR 4 @ 8 MAR 5 @ 8

MAR 6 @ 2 MAR 7 @ 7 MAR 9 @ 6:30 MAR 10 @ 8 MAR 11 @ 8 MAR 12 @ 8

MAR 13 @ 2

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SATMAY 5 @ 8 MAY 6 @ 8 MAY 7 @ 7

MAY 8 @ 7 MAY 11@ 6:30 MAY 12 @ 8 MAY 13 @ 8 MAY 14 @ 8

MAY 15 @ 2 MAY 16 @ 7 MAY 18 @ 6:30 MAY 19 @ 8 MAY 20 @ 8 MAY 21 @ 8

MAY 22 @ 2

A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere!

High school chemistry genius Diskit needs some friends who aren’t her dad. High school burnout Riley needs a new screamer for her metal band. The Zombie Fuel Energy Drink Wreak Ruckus Battle of the Bands could transform them both from high school losers into rock gods. But will that be enough to get them out of Tucker, Georgia? Azuka’s 10th world premiere by a local playwright is Emma Goidel’s scream rock fantasia about searching for big-time glory in a small-time town. Featuring Mary Tuomanen, Anna Szapiro, Sam Henderson, Tabitha Allen, and Brandon Pierce.

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— The Drake, 1512 Spruce Street —

— The Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom Street — — The Drake, 1512 Spruce Street —

SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORMNAME:___________________________________________________________ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________CITY:______________________ STATE:_________ ZIP CODE:______________ PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR EMAIL LIST!EMAIL ADDRESS:___________________________________________________ I AM: (CHECK ONE)

A Renewing Subscriber A NEW Subscriber

CHOOSE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TYPE: (CHECK ONE)

Previews - $60 Regular Run - $75

Opening Night - $105 35 & Under - $35

CHOOSE YOUR DATES: DAY/DATE/TIMELights Rise on Grace________________________________________________Local Girls________________________________________________________Moth____________________________________________________________

Number of Subscriptions______ x $_________ = $__________Handling Fee = Number of Subscriptions______ x $4 each = $__________

Please consider a contribution to further support our work – Thank you! = $__________ Please keep my contribution anonymous. TOTAL = $__________

PAYMENT: Check (Please make checks payable to Azuka Theatre)

Credit Card: We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover

CARD NUMBER:____________________________________________________EXPIRATION DATE:_________________________ SECURITY CODE:______________

SIGNATURE:_______________________________________________________

MAIL TO: Azuka Theatre Subscriptions

1700 Sansom Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia PA 19103

SPECIAL SEATING REQUEST: Seating for all shows is general admission.

Please indicate any special seating needs or requests here:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ORDER BY PHONE: 215.563.1100 or ONLINE: AzukaTheatre.org

CALENDAR KEY Preview Subscription Regular Run Subscription Opening Night Subscription 35 & Under Subscription

MOTHLOCAL

LIGHTSRISE

GRACEON GIRLS

Anime-obsessed Sebastian and emo-Wiccan Claryssa have the kind of connection that can only be found on the bottom rung of the social ladder. One night, a terrible act of bullying leaves their friendship in ruins. As they separately struggle with the fallout, an ecstatic vision leads Sebastian on an apocalyptic mission accompanied by a mysterious moth in a jar he found next to his bed. An explosive explora-tion of friendship, betrayal, and loss, this darkly funny and moving Philadelphia premiere by Australian playwright Declan Greene is Azuka’s fifth New Professionals Production. This is your first chance to see Philadelphia’s most exciting young talent in action.

Grace takes a chance on Large. Large takes a chance on Riece. Can these three broken but brave lovers hold a family together when all they can do is tear each other apart? Across race and cultural lines, the common language is love. Named Outstanding New Play for its workshop at the New York Fringe, Lights Rise on Grace strips bare the issues of incarceration, sexuality and family. “Chad Beckim is a master storyteller. His language has the grace of poetry without becoming poetic, and words which are almost music come out of his characters’ mouths with complete naturalness,” (DC Theatre Scene). Featuring Keith Conallen, Bi Jean Ngo, and Ashton Carter.

By Delcan GreeneDirected by Michael Osinski

By Emma GoidelDirected by Allison Heishman

By Chad BeckimDirected by Kevin Glaccum

MAY 4 – 22Feb 24 – Mar 13

NOV 4 – 22

A World Premiere by a local playwright!

Honorary Producer

An Azuka Theatre New Professionals Production & Philadelphia Premiere!

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SATNOV 5 @ 8 NOV 6 @ 8 NOV 7 @ 7

NOV 8 @ 7 NOV 11@ 6:30 NOV 12 @ 8 NOV 13 @ 8 NOV 14 @ 8

NOV 15 @ 2 NOV 16 @ 7 NOV 18 @ 6:30 NOV 19 @ 8 NOV 20 @ 8 NOV 21 @ 8

NOV 22 @ 2

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SATFEB 25 @ 8 FEB 26 @ 8 FEB 27 @ 7

FEB 28 @ 7 MAR 2 @ 6:30 MAR 3 @ 8 MAR 4 @ 8 MAR 5 @ 8

MAR 6 @ 2 MAR 7 @ 7 MAR 9 @ 6:30 MAR 10 @ 8 MAR 11 @ 8 MAR 12 @ 8

MAR 13 @ 2

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SATMAY 5 @ 8 MAY 6 @ 8 MAY 7 @ 7

MAY 8 @ 7 MAY 11@ 6:30 MAY 12 @ 8 MAY 13 @ 8 MAY 14 @ 8

MAY 15 @ 2 MAY 16 @ 7 MAY 18 @ 6:30 MAY 19 @ 8 MAY 20 @ 8 MAY 21 @ 8

MAY 22 @ 2

A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere!

High school chemistry genius Diskit needs some friends who aren’t her dad. High school burnout Riley needs a new screamer for her metal band. The Zombie Fuel Energy Drink Wreak Ruckus Battle of the Bands could transform them both from high school losers into rock gods. But will that be enough to get them out of Tucker, Georgia? Azuka’s 10th world premiere by a local playwright is Emma Goidel’s scream rock fantasia about searching for big-time glory in a small-time town. Featuring Mary Tuomanen, Anna Szapiro, Sam Henderson, Tabitha Allen, and Brandon Pierce.

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q NOV 11-16 is Geek Week! Join us for special pre- and post-show events. q MAY 11-16 is Geek Week! Join us for special pre- and post-show events.q MAR 2-7 is Geek Week! Join us for special pre- and post-show events.

— The Drake, 1512 Spruce Street —

— The Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom Street — — The Drake, 1512 Spruce Street —

SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORMNAME:___________________________________________________________ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________CITY:______________________ STATE:_________ ZIP CODE:______________ PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR EMAIL LIST!EMAIL ADDRESS:___________________________________________________ I AM: (CHECK ONE)

A Renewing Subscriber A NEW Subscriber

CHOOSE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TYPE: (CHECK ONE)

Previews - $60 Regular Run - $75

Opening Night - $105 35 & Under - $35

CHOOSE YOUR DATES: DAY/DATE/TIMELights Rise on Grace________________________________________________Local Girls________________________________________________________Moth____________________________________________________________

Number of Subscriptions______ x $_________ = $__________Handling Fee = Number of Subscriptions______ x $4 each = $__________

Please consider a contribution to further support our work – Thank you! = $__________ Please keep my contribution anonymous. TOTAL = $__________

PAYMENT: Check (Please make checks payable to Azuka Theatre)

Credit Card: We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover

CARD NUMBER:____________________________________________________EXPIRATION DATE:_________________________ SECURITY CODE:______________

SIGNATURE:_______________________________________________________

MAIL TO: Azuka Theatre Subscriptions

1700 Sansom Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia PA 19103

SPECIAL SEATING REQUEST: Seating for all shows is general admission.

Please indicate any special seating needs or requests here:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ORDER BY PHONE: 215.563.1100 or ONLINE: AzukaTheatre.org

CALENDAR KEY Preview Subscription Regular Run Subscription Opening Night Subscription 35 & Under Subscription

MOTHLOCAL

LIGHTSRISE

GRACEON GIRLS

Anime-obsessed Sebastian and emo-Wiccan Claryssa have the kind of connection that can only be found on the bottom rung of the social ladder. One night, a terrible act of bullying leaves their friendship in ruins. As they separately struggle with the fallout, an ecstatic vision leads Sebastian on an apocalyptic mission accompanied by a mysterious moth in a jar he found next to his bed. An explosive explora-tion of friendship, betrayal, and loss, this darkly funny and moving Philadelphia premiere by Australian playwright Declan Greene is Azuka’s fifth New Professionals Production. This is your first chance to see Philadelphia’s most exciting young talent in action.

Grace takes a chance on Large. Large takes a chance on Riece. Can these three broken but brave lovers hold a family together when all they can do is tear each other apart? Across race and cultural lines, the common language is love. Named Outstanding New Play for its workshop at the New York Fringe, Lights Rise on Grace strips bare the issues of incarceration, sexuality and family. “Chad Beckim is a master storyteller. His language has the grace of poetry without becoming poetic, and words which are almost music come out of his characters’ mouths with complete naturalness,” (DC Theatre Scene). Featuring Keith Conallen, Bi Jean Ngo, and Ashton Carter.

By Delcan GreeneDirected by Michael Osinski

By Emma GoidelDirected by Allison Heishman

By Chad BeckimDirected by Kevin Glaccum

MAY 4 – 22Feb 24 – Mar 13

NOV 4 – 22

A World Premiere by a local playwright!

Honorary Producer

An Azuka Theatre New Professionals Production & Philadelphia Premiere!

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SATNOV 5 @ 8 NOV 6 @ 8 NOV 7 @ 7

NOV 8 @ 7 NOV 11@ 6:30 NOV 12 @ 8 NOV 13 @ 8 NOV 14 @ 8

NOV 15 @ 2 NOV 16 @ 7 NOV 18 @ 6:30 NOV 19 @ 8 NOV 20 @ 8 NOV 21 @ 8

NOV 22 @ 2

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SATFEB 25 @ 8 FEB 26 @ 8 FEB 27 @ 7

FEB 28 @ 7 MAR 2 @ 6:30 MAR 3 @ 8 MAR 4 @ 8 MAR 5 @ 8

MAR 6 @ 2 MAR 7 @ 7 MAR 9 @ 6:30 MAR 10 @ 8 MAR 11 @ 8 MAR 12 @ 8

MAR 13 @ 2

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SATMAY 5 @ 8 MAY 6 @ 8 MAY 7 @ 7

MAY 8 @ 7 MAY 11@ 6:30 MAY 12 @ 8 MAY 13 @ 8 MAY 14 @ 8

MAY 15 @ 2 MAY 16 @ 7 MAY 18 @ 6:30 MAY 19 @ 8 MAY 20 @ 8 MAY 21 @ 8

MAY 22 @ 2

A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere!

High school chemistry genius Diskit needs some friends who aren’t her dad. High school burnout Riley needs a new screamer for her metal band. The Zombie Fuel Energy Drink Wreak Ruckus Battle of the Bands could transform them both from high school losers into rock gods. But will that be enough to get them out of Tucker, Georgia? Azuka’s 10th world premiere by a local playwright is Emma Goidel’s scream rock fantasia about searching for big-time glory in a small-time town. Featuring Mary Tuomanen, Anna Szapiro, Sam Henderson, Tabitha Allen, and Brandon Pierce.

q qq

q qq

q NOV 11-16 is Geek Week! Join us for special pre- and post-show events. q MAY 11-16 is Geek Week! Join us for special pre- and post-show events.q MAR 2-7 is Geek Week! Join us for special pre- and post-show events.

— The Drake, 1512 Spruce Street —

— The Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom Street — — The Drake, 1512 Spruce Street —

SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORMNAME:___________________________________________________________ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________CITY:______________________ STATE:_________ ZIP CODE:______________ PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR EMAIL LIST!EMAIL ADDRESS:___________________________________________________ I AM: (CHECK ONE)

A Renewing Subscriber A NEW Subscriber

CHOOSE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TYPE: (CHECK ONE)

Previews - $60 Regular Run - $75

Opening Night - $105 35 & Under - $35

CHOOSE YOUR DATES: DAY/DATE/TIMELights Rise on Grace________________________________________________Local Girls________________________________________________________Moth____________________________________________________________

Number of Subscriptions______ x $_________ = $__________Handling Fee = Number of Subscriptions______ x $4 each = $__________

Please consider a contribution to further support our work – Thank you! = $__________ Please keep my contribution anonymous. TOTAL = $__________

PAYMENT: Check (Please make checks payable to Azuka Theatre)

Credit Card: We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover

CARD NUMBER:____________________________________________________EXPIRATION DATE:_________________________ SECURITY CODE:______________

SIGNATURE:_______________________________________________________

MAIL TO: Azuka Theatre Subscriptions

1700 Sansom Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia PA 19103

SPECIAL SEATING REQUEST: Seating for all shows is general admission.

Please indicate any special seating needs or requests here:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ORDER BY PHONE: 215.563.1100 or ONLINE: AzukaTheatre.org

CALENDAR KEY Preview Subscription Regular Run Subscription Opening Night Subscription 35 & Under Subscription

AZU

KA

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2015 - 2016SEASON & SUBSCRIPTIONS

Telling the stories of outcasts and underdogs

Previews - $60Includes one Preview Performance ticket for each of our 3 productions.

Regular Run - $75Includes one Regular Performance ticket for each of our 3 productions.

Opening Night - $105Includes one ticket for each of our Opening Night performances this season PLUS our Opening Night reception provided by Russet! Opening Night dates are: “Lights” – November 7 @ 7:00pm “Local” – February 27 @ 7:00pm “Moth” – May 7 @ 7:00pm

35 & Under - $35For our younger audience members, this subscription includes one ticket for each of our productions PLUS a pre-show happy hour reception! 35 & Under dates are: “Lights” – November 12 @ 8:00pm“Local” – March 3 @ 8:00pm“Moth” – May 12 @ 8:00pm

SUBSCRIPTIONS

The most affordable tickets!Subscribers save up to 20% off regular ticket prices and only pay a one-time handling fee.

Easy (& FREE) ticket exchanges!Subscribers can exchange their tickets, free of charge, up to 24 hours before show time for any other performance in your subscription level. Changing into a more expensive level? No problem – pay only the price difference!

Save on additional tickets!Bring your friends and family, or come back to see the show again! Subscribers save $5.00 on each additional ticket (no limit other than availability) for any of our productions PLUS our I Love You, I Hate You event!

No waiting to get your seats!Claim the best seats for your performance! When the theater doors open, Subscribers will receive priority seating!

Reminder emails!We don’t want you to miss your performance night! We’ll be sure to send you an email reminder shortly before your selected performance.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

We are thrilled to be bringing these three great plays to you for our 16th Season (sweet!) If you’ve joined us in the past, you’ll feel right at home with the stories we’ve selected for this season; tales of the people we may normally pass by, not pay much attention to — but on closer inspection find they are kindred spirits, not all that different from you and me. If you’re joining us for the first time, welcome! You’ll find that these stories of the outcasts and underdogs all around us will have a surprising resonance.

As many of you are aware we had to leave our home, The Off-Broad Street Theater but the timing couldn’t have been better because starting with Local Girls, we’ll be performing our shows at Philadelphia’s newest theater at The Drake! The two performing spaces in this landmark building at 15th & Spruce will be the home to FIVE theater companies starting in January 2016. It’s the start of another exciting chapter in Azuka Theatre’s history and we look forward to you being a part of that!

— Kevin Glaccum,

Producing Artistic Director

WELCOME

17

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Sui

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Phila

delp

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PA

19

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THEATRE

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MOTHLOCAL

LIGHTSRISE

GRACEON GIRLS

Anime-obsessed Sebastian and emo-Wiccan Claryssa have the kind of connection that can only be found on the bottom rung of the social ladder. One night, a terrible act of bullying leaves their friendship in ruins. As they separately struggle with the fallout, an ecstatic vision leads Sebastian on an apocalyptic mission accompanied by a mysterious moth in a jar he found next to his bed. An explosive explora-tion of friendship, betrayal, and loss, this darkly funny and moving Philadelphia premiere by Australian playwright Declan Greene is Azuka’s fifth New Professionals Production. This is your first chance to see Philadelphia’s most exciting young talent in action.

Grace takes a chance on Large. Large takes a chance on Riece. Can these three broken but brave lovers hold a family together when all they can do is tear each other apart? Across race and cultural lines, the common language is love. Named Outstanding New Play for its workshop at the New York Fringe, Lights Rise on Grace strips bare the issues of incarceration, sexuality and family. “Chad Beckim is a master storyteller. His language has the grace of poetry without becoming poetic, and words which are almost music come out of his characters’ mouths with complete naturalness,” (DC Theatre Scene). Featuring Keith Conallen, Bi Jean Ngo, and Ashton Carter.

By Delcan GreeneDirected by Michael Osinski

By Emma GoidelDirected by Allison Heishman

By Chad BeckimDirected by Kevin Glaccum

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A World Premiere by a local playwright!

Honorary Producer

An Azuka Theatre New Professionals Production & Philadelphia Premiere!

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High school chemistry genius Diskit needs some friends who aren’t her dad. High school burnout Riley needs a new screamer for her metal band. The Zombie Fuel Energy Drink Wreak Ruckus Battle of the Bands could transform them both from high school losers into rock gods. But will that be enough to get them out of Tucker, Georgia? Azuka’s 10th world premiere by a local playwright is Emma Goidel’s scream rock fantasia about searching for big-time glory in a small-time town. Featuring Mary Tuomanen, Anna Szapiro, Sam Henderson, Tabitha Allen, and Brandon Pierce.

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As many of you are aware we had to leave our home, The Off-Broad Street Theater but the timing couldn’t have been better because starting with Local Girls, we’ll be performing our shows at Philadelphia’s newest theater at The Drake! The two performing spaces in this landmark building at 15th & Spruce will be the home to FIVE theater companies starting in January 2016. It’s the start of another exciting chapter in Azuka Theatre’s history and we look forward to you being a part of that!

— Kevin Glaccum,

Producing Artistic Director

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