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The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade

By Peter Weiss
Laura Hackman, guest director

Peter Weiss’ 1963 classic exploration of madness, history, and revolution takes on new resonance this fall. At Charenton Asylum, the inmates reenact the final days of the French Revolution for the visiting director and his upper-class family. With found instruments, props, and imaginative costumes, the production uses song and story to craft a parable about the delights and dangers of revolutionary action.

This production contains adult content, including mob and individual violence and a scene of sexual assault, and is intended for mature audiences only.

There will be a post-performance Talkback on Thursday, November 8.

Event Details

Studio Theatre
Th Nov 01, 2018 - 7:30pm
Fr Nov 02, 2018 - 7:30pm
Sa Nov 03, 2018 - 7:30pm
We Nov 07, 2018 - 7:30pm
Th Nov 08, 2018 - 7:30pm
Fr Nov 09, 2018 - 7:30pm
Sa Nov 10, 2018 - 7:30pm
Su Nov 11, 2018 - 3:00pm
Pick Five+: 24 / SC 23 / STU 15 / UI & YTH 10 Single: 25 / SC 24 / STU 15 / UI & YTH 10 Illinois Theatre Series (4+ events) Price per show: 23 / SC 22 / STU 13 / UI & YTH 8