THE ETERNAL FEMININE

Target Margin Theater Season of Faust 2005-2006

 a. The Heart of our Season: FAUST

by Goethe, in a new translation by Douglas Langworthy

Directed by David Herskovits

An all-new extravaganza; Goethe's masterpiece complete. Yes, the whole thing in a mammoth new production.     Goethe's classic tackles the loftiest poetic questions: desire, knowledge, right and wrong. But remember, the original story was a puppet show for the town square; the Target Margin touch also celebrates the fast-moving, passionate, raunchy and ridiculous in this unparalleled entertainment. A 6 hour performance of this rarely produced masterpiece in two sections. See it on separate nights or in the marathon.

 Presented by Classic Stage Company, April-May 2006

 b. Musculo-skeletal Exercise: A FULL YEAR OF WORK

Throughout the season we will sustain exploratory workshops and presentations of Goethe's vast and difficult text, Faust. Occasionally open to the discerning few, come peek into this unique process. The Faust story is the kind of mind-expanding material TMT loves to tackle: it's one of those plays everyone agrees is great, but on one produces! Well, stand back. We have been experimenting with this material for two seasons now, trying out ideas, changing them, growing the good and throwing the bad, and now our process takes off as we gear up for the main event.

 c. The Fire of Faust's Loins: HELENA

In the fall we offer a short preview of work in progress, as Faust pursues the woman of everyone's dreams, Helen of Troy. Who wouldn't want the most beautiful woman in history? And why not throw in time-travel to boot? Somewhere between Greek Tragedy and Medieval Romance, this chapter of the Faust legend tells a poignant and vivid tale of mature love. TMT member Nicole Halmos starts as -- who else?

 December 2005 at The Ohio Theatre

 d. Solid Footing: HOSTS

Our work stand on the solid ground offered to Target Margin by some vital producing partners. Workshop weeks through the year will be hosted by The Public Theatre, The New York Theatre Workshop, Dixon Place, Brooklyn Information & Culture, and Classic Stage Company -- who will invite TMT into their sumptuous space on East 13th Street and make Faust their season finale.

 e. Many Hands Make Our Work Light: PARTNERS

Douglas Langworthy has undertaken the Herculean task of translating this mountain of poetry, working closely with the cast to create a fresh speakable faithful play. David Greenspan and Will Badgett are back as literary history's oddest couple, Mephisto and Faust. Our crack team of Designers had brought a new level of intimate collaboration to this project, sharing inspiration and perspiration every step of the way.

 f. Life-Blood: OUR SUSTAINING SUPPORT

Our work is bigger than ever; our company is maturing; is there ever a way to express how essential our funders are? We salute them! Who are they? Find out here.

 g. On the Brain: QUESTIONS

 Have I seen this before? Nope. This material will be all new. If you have enjoyed any of our short exploratory pieces since 2002, you'll be stunned by the work we are now preparing. Previous work will be used, edited, changed, or discarded ruthlessly. We think that's what creative ambition is all about.

 Is it really 7 hours long? Give or take. We think it is exciting to bring downtown experimental theater our very own Marathon. It is the only way to create an experience as huge as this.

 Does Faust go to Hell in the end? You'll just have to come find out.