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The end of the world doesn't happen too often on stage, but American Repertory Theatre director Marcus Stern has managed it twice in the past year. Stern helmed last year's critically panned (but Bostonist approved) Donnie Darko and directs the current run of Samuel Beckett's Endgame. more ›

Donnie Darko American Repertory Theatre Based on the screenplay by Richard Kelly Adapted and directed by Marcus Stern Through November 18 Zero Arrow Theatre, Cambridge Ticket and performance information In bringing "Donnie Darko" to Cambridge's Zero Arrow stage, the American Repertory Theatre has made bold move: it decided to issue a challenge to two diverse target audiences, either of which could easily feel skittish about the mere idea of A.R.T.'s latest production. The challenge? To... more ›

Donnie Darko American Repertory Theatre Based on the screenplay by Richard Kelly Adapted and directed by Marcus Stern October 27 - November 18 Zero Arrow Theatre, Cambridge Ticket and performance information Bostonist has always wanted to speak with someone who actually saw Richard Kelly's 2001 drama "Donnie Darko" in a movie theater during its original run. Given the fact it was only shown on 58 screens nationwide during that brief October 2001 run, our odds... more ›

Mike Daisey was the first to note that there were a few messy spots in his Tuesday night performance of "Tongues Will Wag," the monologue workshopped before a rapt American Repertory Theatre audience at the Zero Arrow. He remarked upon that fact as soon as the standing ovation applause subsided. He was right. "Tongues Will Wag" has a few rough patches - an overly used reference here, a missed identification there. But for a monologue... more ›

Forget small talk or introductions. Mike Daisey hasn't the time. There are 90 minutes available to him to weave New York, subways, family, borscht and 9/11 into "Invincible Summer," the monologue now making its New England premiere at the Zero Arrow, and he's bursting at the seams with information. So, instead, he immediately begins to tell American Repertory Theatre patrons about his wedding. With this comes Daisey's assumption that his audience -- presented with Daisey,... more ›

Mike Daisey is a monologuist. It’s a term that can be broken down into the act of telling stories to an audience through the uses of narrative structure and spontaneity. The Mainer-turned-Brooklynite has a table, glass of water and rough story outline available to him to weave together elements of his life, history and surroundings. "Invincible Summer," currently in a run at the American Repertory Theatre's Zero Arrow in Cambridge, touches upon Daisey's adaptation... more ›