GENERIC THEATER 215 St. Paul's Blvd Norfolk, VA Box Office: 757.441.2160 contact@generictheater.org

Season 31 (2011-2012)

Enron

by Lucy Prebble
September 9 - October 2

Thrilling and explosive, "Enron" tells the amazing tale of the largest corporate collapse in history. Called "an era-defining, must-see theatrical event" by the Daily Telegraph, this show grips you with high-stakes drama and then takes you on a ride filled with music and special effects—everything from singing to dance to dinosaurs. This exhilarating, larger-than-life spectacle tells one of the most important stories of our time. How did one of America's greatest companies became America's biggest con job? This is the most fun you will ever have finding out.

The Great American Trailer Park Musical

music and lyrics by David Nehls, book by Betsy Kelso
October 21 - October 30 and
November 10 - November 20

Have a swig of Wild Turkey and come on down to Florida’s Armadillo Acres for a tongue-in-cheek satire from the newest genre of ‘in-joke’ musicals like “Avenue Q” and “Urinetown.” The white trash hilarity of “Trailer Park” offers up gossip-fueled, ground-breaking, pop-culture-spouting double-wide adventure! This new hit show is knocking out audiences nationwide with numbers like “Road Kill,” “Panic,” and “Flushed Down the Pipes.” Come to the trailer park Downunder Chrysler Hall for rowdy, silly, laugh out loud fun.

The Santaland Diaries and Season's Greetings

Adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello from Grammy Award Nominated author David Sedaris' Books

Special holiday performance schedule features extra weeknight shows! After opening weekend, show runs EVERY Wednesday through Sunday, with no show on Christmas Eve. Christmas Sunday show is at 8pm.

December 9 - 11, and
December 14 - December 18, and
December 21 - December 23, and
December 25 (Christmas!), and
December 28 - December 31

These two hilarious monologues are the perfect present for fans of David Sedaris—or of Christmas, comedy, and drunken elves. A bestselling author and NPR-listener favorite, Sedaris ranks among America’s top humorists, following in the footsteps of Jean Sheppard, Mark Twain, Art Buchwald, and Will Rogers. Follow his twisted and poignant tales of lecherous Santas, infidelity, laughter, humiliating “Crumpet the Elf” costumes, and unbelievable holiday memories. Join us and we’ll leave you warm, smiling, and a little bit out of whack.

Death and the Maiden

by Ariel Dorfman
January 13 - 22

A taut, thrilling mystery set in a fledgling democracy newly freed from dicatorship. A husband and wife have their quiet night interrupted by a friendly stranger who may or may not be the man who once tortured her. Three people, a rope, a chair, and a gun. What could go wrong?

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Mr. Marmalade

by Noah Haidle
February 10 - March 4

Lucy is a four-year-old girl with a very active imagination. Unfortunately, her imaginary friend Mr. Marmalade doesn’t have much time for her. Not to mention he beats up his personal assistant, has a cocaine addiction, and a penchant for pornography. Larry, her only real friend, is the youngest suicide attempt in the history of New Jersey. “Mr. Marmalade” is a savage black comedy about what it takes to grow up in these difficult times.
“Exhilarating…alternately hilarious and heartbreaking.” —The New Yorker

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Cabaret

Book by Joe Masteroff, Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb
April 20 - May 13

The famous Kit Kat Klub comes to life down under Chrysler Hall in this intimate rendition of the wonderful whirlwind show originally made famous by Liza Minelli, then by Alan Cumming in a risqué revival. The director who brought you Evil Dead: The Musical invites you to step into the Klub, where life is art and the audience gets a little extra on the side. Experience the beloved story of cabaret singer Sally Bowles, with fabulous dance and music, set against the rise and fall of the Third Reich—all right in the heart of Norfolk.

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Shows are Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 8 p.m., Sunday @ 2:30 p.m. Special show dates apply to the December show.

Season Subject to Change.
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