Talk Theatre Interactive Lecture Series

The Rep's Backers Volunteer Board is proud to present the 13th season of this popular lecture series. This terrific program takes place the first Monday after each Mainstage opening and is always a hit with theatre enthusiasts who want to learn about and discuss the plays they see at The Rep.

Held at the beautiful Sally S. Levy Opera Center (210 Hazel Avenue, near the Loretto-Hilton Center), the Talk Theatre interactive lecture series features Rep creative staff as well as local and national professionals sharing their insights on a broad range of topics. Speakers may include directors, actors, writers, professors or any professional who can share a unique perspective relevant to the current production. Each event also includes a short explanation of the show as well as a presentation by someone from the production staff (set, costumes, lights, sound, etc.).

All programs are held from 7:30–9:00 pm unless otherwise indicated, and light refreshments are served.

Purchase Individual Tickets

Single dates are available for $12 each. Use the purchase links on the schedule below to buy online.

Amadeus: Monday, September 14, 2009
Program: A Night at the Opera

Sleuth: Monday, October 19, 2009
Program: How Do Mystery Writers Come Up With This Stuff? (A conversation with mystery author Ridley Pearson.)

A Christmas Story: Monday, December 7, 2009
Program: Producing a Christmas Classic: BB Guns and Leg Lamps (A look behind the scenes with Nichelle Kramlich Williams, Technical Director; Kelly Hilterbrand, Props Manager; and Marci Franklin, Costume Shop Manager.)

The 39 Steps: Monday, January 11, 2010
Program: Walking in Hitchcock's Steps (A look at the classic film with Dennis Brown, film appreciation instructor at Webster University and theatre critic for the Riverfront Times.)

The Diary of Anne Frank: Monday, February 15, 2010
Program: Lest We Forget: A Survivor's Story

The Fantasticks: Monday, March 15, 2010
Program: Hats Off to Off-Broadway (Tread the boards with Lara Teeter.)

You Can't Take It With You:
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High:
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Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara:
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Macbeth:
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Over the Tavern:
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Check back often as our list of presenters is updated. Circumstances may necessitate a change in program.

Save By Subscribing to a Full Series or Pick 3

The complete series of Talk Theatre lectures is available for a donation of $50 for Backers and $65 for non-Backers.

"Pick 3" packages are also available for $30 for Backers and $34.50 for non-Backers.

Proceeds benefit The Rep and are tax-deductible.

Packages and tickets go on sale August 3, 2009. For more information or to make your reservation please call the Box Office at (314) 968-4925. Hurry, this popular series sells out fast!