The Speculator
Playwright: David GreigDirector: Stefanie Buxton
Student Groups: Year 3
Description
The Speculator is a historical drama set in early 18th century France, when the country is experiencing some of its lowest economic moments. John Law, Scottish economist, gambler and conman, arrives in Paris with a plan to stimulate the French economy. He hires playwright Marivaux to write a play to distract and entertain investors. The French government, nobility, and commoners alike are swept up in the frenzy of Law鈥檚 scheme, the Mississippi Company, only to have it come crashing down. A play about greed and deception. Directed by Stefanie Buxton and performed by the third year graduating students of the Professional Theatre Program.
Times
Performance Dates:
- Previews at 7:30 pm Monday, January 27, and Tuesday, January 28
- 路 Opening at 7:30 pm Wednesday, January 29
- 路 Playing at 7:30 pm January 29 to February 1 and February 6 to 8
- 路 Matin茅es at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, January 29, Friday, February 31 and Thursday, February 6
