Leaving

by Václav Havel
translated by Paul Wilson
directed by Jiri Zizka
starring Oscar® nominee David Strathairn
May 19, 2010June 20, 2010

Events

Opening Night: Leaving
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 7:30pm
Leaving: Post Show Discussions
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Join members of the artistic team for insightful discussions following the performance.  Special guest Marketa Goetz-Stankiewicz, Professor Emerita, University of British Columbia and leading scholar on the work of Havel, at post-show discussion on Thursday, May 27.

Symposium Series: Václav Havel: The Art of the Impossible
Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 4:30pm

A distinguished panel will discuss Václav Havel’s legacy as playwright, politician, and philosopher. Participants will include Martin Beck Matuštik, Lincoln Professor of Ethics and Religion at Arizona State University and a signer of Charter 77; Paul Wilson, translator of Leaving and other works by Vaclav Havel; and Jiri Zizka, co-Artistic Director of The Wilma Theater and director of Leaving. Free for all Subscribers and Leaving ticket holders, otherwise, $10.  For tickets, please call the Box Office at 215.546.7824 or email tickets@wilmatheater.org.

Young Friends Night
Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 6:30pm

For the Under 40 crowd, enjoy a pre-show happy hour, intermission reception, and the show all for just $35!  To purchase tickets, call the Wilma Box Office at 215.546.7824 or buy online with code “YOUNG FRIENDS” to receive discount.  In Your 20's?  Tickets are half-price; mention "In Your 20's" to receive discount or buy online by choosing In Your 20's tickets.  ID required upon pickup.

Pre-show wine tasting with Tria: Leaving
Friday, June 18, 2010 - 7:00pm

Complimentary pre-show wine tasting courtesy of Tria from 7-8pm in the Wilma's lobby.