How Many Miles to Basra?
U.S. Premiere
written by Colin Teevan
directed by Weylin Symes
October 30—November 9, 2008
Follow wartime reporter Ursula (Eve Kagan, Gypsy, The Cutting) as the platoon in which she's embedded struggles to survive an unauthorized journey deep into Iraq. Their mission: settle the blood debt of a Bedouin they accidentally killed. A gritty, haunting tale of regret and redemption.
CONTAINS ADULT THEMES & STRONG LANGUAGE. MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.
Special Events
Talkback with WBUR "On Point" Producer Stefano Kotsonis:
Sunday November 2nd, after the 2pm show
Join WBUR 90.9 "On Point" producer Stefano Kotsonis and the cast of the play for a discussion of the play and current events in the Middle East. This promises to be an enlightening event!
KidsPlay/ParentsPlay: Saturday Nov. 1, 4pm
FREE Creative Arts Classes for your children, while you watch the play! (Click here to learn more)
Pay What You Can: Thursday October 30, 7:30pm
Everyone should have the opportunity to experience live theatre. In an effort to bring the excitement of live theatre to more of our community, Stoneham Theatre is proud to offer "Pay What You Can." One hour prior to the first Thursday performance of each mainstage production, tickets to that performance will be sold on a "Pay What You Can" basis. Just come to the theatre, bring correct change in cash, and tell us how many tickets you'd like (maximum of 6 per order and no groups, please). This offer may not be combined with any other offers. Subject to availability.
Press
11.06.08 Review by Mark Sardella, Wakefield Daily Item
11.05.08 Rough Justice, by Carolyn Clay, Boston Phoenix
11.05.08 Review by Jennifer Bubriski, EDGE Boston
11.04.08 'Basra' gets high mileage with gritty topic, by Amanda Mantone, Stoneham Sun
11.04.08 'Basra' mines the tensions of a murky conflict, by Sandy MacDonald, Boston Globe
10.24.08 The War on the Ground by Megan Tench, The Boston Globe