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Sam Shepard's Curse of the Starving Class at the Wilma Theater

The Wilma Theater, Broad & Spruce Streets (265 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107)
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$43.50 - $50.50
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The Wilma Theater presents Curse of the Starving Class, one of the most acclaimed plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard (Buried Child, True West). Set in pre-suburban Southern California, this darkly funny and explosive comedy tells the story of the hapless Tate family, beset by financial struggles, family strife, ruthless debt collectors and a series of surreal mishaps.

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The last date listed for Curse of the Starving Class was Tuesday March 27, 2012 / 6:30pm.

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The Wilma Theater
Broad & Spruce Streets,
265 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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It was interesting , liked the story and the interaction
Written on Mar 28 2012

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a gripping performance of an extremely thought provoking play.
Thanks you Wilma Theater
Written on Mar 19 2012

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More Information About Curse of the Starving Class

Website

https://www.wilmatheater.org/production/curse-starving-class

Quotes & Highlights

  • “A scabrously funny play” --The New York Times
  • “Epic, unpredictable, and deliriously ironic” --The Village Voice
  • “Compelling, explosive theater” --Los Angeles Times

Description

An immensely influential playwright and celebrated actor, Sam Shepard (Buried Child, True West) has received a Pulitzer Prize and both Tony® and Academy Award nominations for his riveting career in theater and film. The Wilma is thrilled to produce his work for the first time with the modern classic, Curse of the Starving Class.

Meet the wildly unpredictable Tate family as they attempt to ride the changing tides of pre-suburban Southern California. Financially ruined, their farm is in chaos and the debt collectors are getting increasingly ruthless. The story whirlwinds with dark comedy and captivating twists as each family member goes to fantastic extremes grappling with a “curse” that continues to resonate today.

About the Ticket Supplier: Wilma Theater

The Wilma Theater creates living, adventurous art. We engage artists and audiences in imaginative reflection on the complexities of contemporary life. We present bold, original, well-crafted productions that represent a range of voices, viewpoints, and styles.