Mainstage Season
10/1-10/10: Sniper
By Bonnie Culver
Directed Sabina Jafri ‘24
(This show contains heavy themes and content, including gun violence, suicide, mentions of homophobia and racism, and difficult family dynamics. A more comprehensive list of content warnings will be displayed on the door of the theatre and is available here.)
The media often explains away the causes of shootings by diagnosing or categorizing the perpetrators. Incidents are often represented to have a common cause: “he went crazy with jealousy and shot her” or “they operated on racist ideals” or “it occurred as a result of a traumatic upbringing.”
Anthony Vaccaro has no such motive. Sniper does not seek to answer “why” he did what he did. Instead of jumping to a succinct, explanatory narrative, this show attempts to explain that the true motivation behind such a terrible crime are, indeed, so much more complicated.
October 1st-3rd & 8th-10th at 8 PM
*There will be a talkback on Saturday, October 9th with the playwright, Bonnie Culver, and a talkback on Sunday, October 10th with the director, Sabina Jafri.
10% of all proceeds to be donated to The Coalition To Stop Gun Violence.
“[A] courageous, impassioned production.”
– Donald H. Sanborn, Town Topics
“To carry the weight of such a sensitive narrative with grace and clarity is near impossible. The cast and crew of “Sniper” boldly shoulder this burden.”
10/10 at 2pm: Eve’s Diary
By Mark Twain
Directed Anna Allport ‘23
What did life look like in the Garden of Eden — according to Eve? Mark Twain infuses the classic Genesis tale with frolicking wit and incisive social commentary in Eve’s Diary. Join Theatre Intime’s premiere adaptation of Twain’s story to the stage, and hear Eve’s tale of innocence, heartbreak, resilience and unexpected empowerment like you’ve never heard it before.
The date for EVE’S DIARY has been moved to SUNDAY, October 10th at 2pm! Apologies for confusion.
PRESS
11/12-11/21: Much Ado About Nothing
By William Shakespeare
Directed Katie Bushman ‘22
(Note: This show contains depictions of suicidal ideation. If you have questions about the content of the play or would like a list of more specific content warnings early, please email kbushman@princeton.edu and al42@princeton.edu.)
1919. The Great War has ended, and soldiers are returning home. Hero is elated to reunite with her sweetheart, Claudio. Her cousin Beatrice, on the other hand,is less than thrilled to see her longtime rival, Benedick. But when Hero and Claudio become engaged, they hatch a plan to make the sworn enemies fall in love. Unbeknownst to them, however, there is a darker plan brewing -- one that threatens the happiness of all involved.
November 12th-14th & 19th-21st at 8 PM
Buy tickets at the door or tickets.princeton.edu!
“Sometimes, on a cold November evening, Shakespeare is just what you need.”
– Gabriel Robare, The Daily Princetonian
“Much Ado About Nothing stands out as one of Theatre Intime’s best productions.”
2/18-2/27: A Doll’s House
By Henrik Ibsen
Translated by Rolf Fjelde
Directed Ariel Rockman ‘23
(Note: This show contains mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you have questions about the content of the play or would like a list of more specific content warnings early, please email arockman@princeton.edu and sjafri@princeton.edu.)
Nora thinks she is happy in her marriage until a past lie bubbles to the surface. A Doll’s House is the story of how a woman finds her voice and takes agency over her own life. This reimagining of Ibsen’s classic play takes place in a literal doll’s house.
February 18th-20th & 25th-27th at 8 PM
Buy tickets at tickets.princeton.edu, the Frist Ticket Office, or the Theatre Intime box office 45 minutes before every show.
"A Doll's House (Fjelde, trans.)" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
4/15-4/24: The Laramie Project
By Moisés Kaufman
Directed Ethan Luk ‘24
Note: This show contains scenes that discuss and/or portray violence, sexual assault, and homophobia. If you have questions about the content of the play or would like a list of more specific content warnings early, please contact sjafri@princeton.edu and eluk@princeton.edu. Please prioritize your comfort and wellbeing when deciding whether to engage with the content of our production!
In October 1998, a queer twenty-one-year old university student is kidnapped, beaten, and murdered on a fence in Laramie, Wyoming. The student’s name is Matthew Shepard. Told through private confessions, court hearings, and news reports collected from the town, Moises Kaufman’s play (in collaboration with the Tectonic Theater Project) is a poignant commentary on the deep-rooted violence of our country, urging us to find grace and compassion beyond grief.
April 15-17th & 22-24th at 8 PM
Buy tickets at tickets.princeton.edu, the Frist Ticket Office, or the Theatre Intime box office 45 minutes before every show.
The Laramie Project is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
5/20-5/22: Shrek the Musical
Presented by Theatre Intime and PUP
By David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori
Directed Eliyana Abraham ‘23 and Gabbie Bourla ‘23
A retelling of the beloved Dreamworks classic through catchy songs and fun dances, centered around the message of being defiantly yourself when the world attempts to marginalize you. See fairy tale tropes turned on their head as Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and the rest of the characters learn to accept themselves for who they are and let their Freak Flag fly!
Friday, May 20th at 2:00 & 7:30pm
Saturday, May 21st at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 22nd at 7:30pm
Festivals & Other Programming
Play in a Day
September 24th-25th
The Play in a Day festival is one of Intime’s wildest and wackiest annual traditions, where writers, directors, designers and actors from all across Princeton’s campus come together to make an entirely new work of theater in just 24 hours! No matter what aspect of theatre you're interested in or want to try, there's a spot for you in this festival. No experience necessary!
Writers write starting 8pm Friday night. Directors, actors, and designers prepare during the day on Saturday. Performances are Saturday evening at 8pm.
Performances September 25th at 8 PM. Admission is free!
The Freshman One Act Festival
February 4th-6th
The Freshman One Act Festival (FOAF) is an annual festival hosted by Theatre Intime where 4 short one-act plays are directed, designed, and performed entirely by freshmen! Join the newest theater-makers of the Class of 2025 as they take the stage in a festival showcasing first year talent! This year there are FOUR one-acts, featuring:
Medea
By Wendy Wasserstein and Christopher Durang
Directed by Wasif Sami and Le'Naya Wilkerson
Medea and a Greek chorus of 3 women try to figure out if it’s appropriate to kill your children to punish your husband. But make it camp and queer and a shit ton of fun!
"A delectably excessive tangle with the classic . . . a colorful, abstracted collage of a play."
– Gabriel Robare, The Daily Princetonian
Joan of Arkansas
By Sheri Wilner
Directed by Daniel Viorica
Two students and a bird are trapped in the bottom floor of the library during final’s week. As time progresses, so does their acquaintance — complicating the question of finding freedom.
"A quiet call for hope. . . rich with metaphor."
A Tale of Two Spectators
By Peter Manos
Directed by Aidan Iacobucci
A man and a woman meet in the local park to secretly watch their respective spouses carry on an affair.
"Aidan Iacobucci ’25 choreograph[s] the action beautifully. . . Roth and Reyes together are a revelation."
– Gabriel Robare, The Daily Princetonian
You're Working the Checkout at Albertsons
By Christian St. Croix
Directed by Emily Yang
You’re told a series of charming and tragic second-person grocery store short stories by a checkout clerk.
"An exercise in absurdism set in a grocery store."
Student Playwrights’ Festival
March 25th-27th
The Student Playwrights Festival is a full production of original one-act plays written by Princeton students, hosted annually by Theatre Intime to showcase the creativity and talent of Princeton student playwrights! This year there are THREE one-acts, featuring:
Equilibrium
By Saareen Junaid ‘23
Directed by Nica Evans ‘24
Note: This show contains physical violence and distressing family relationships. Please prioritize your comfort in choosing to engage with this production.
Equilibrium tells the story of a Bangladeshi family dealing with different views on what’s most valuable in life. It is a play about autonomy, desperation, love for family, and love for freedom.
Ferry
By Marina Cooper ‘21
Directed by Brenden Garza ‘25
Note: This show contains some graphic language, attempted violence and implications of death. Please prioritize your comfort in choosing to engage with this production.
Mercy Pryor has lived her whole life on an island. She prides herself on her hospitality, but when a terrible storm hits, she welcomes in a stranger. . . one who seems just a little too familiar.
Time Passes
Written and directed by Daniel Viorica ‘25
Note: This show contains mentions of war and death; grief; and unhealthy family dynamics and prejudice. Please prioritize your comfort in choosing to engage with this production.
Hispana poet Elena has come to live with her fiancée’s family in rural Indiana, hoping to put down roots. She experiences a drought of inspiration. As time passes, banality makes way for sudden change.