By David Mamet
Directed by Mark Stringham
Featuring Iza Garza and Blake Hamman
Trevor Gagnon, Production Stage Manager
Tonight’s reading will have one 15 minute intermission
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CONTENT ADVISORY
David Mamet’s Oleanna contains themes and language that some audience members may find challenging. The play explores issues of power, gender, privilege, and sexual misconduct through highly charged dialogue and confrontational situations. Please be advised that the production includes:
- Strong language
- Discussions of sexual harassment and assault
- Intense verbal conflict
This work is intended for mature audiences and may not be suitable for all viewers. We encourage conversation and reflection following the performance.
WHAT ARE INDUSTRY NIGHT READINGS?
Think of Industry Night Readings as theatre stripped down to its boldest essentials; script, actors, and ideas. No sets. No costumes. Just raw storytelling that sparks conversation.
These nights are a gathering place for San Antonio’s artists, audiences, and curious minds to explore daring works, challenge perspectives, and be part of the creative process. Every reading is an invitation to listen, react, and connect. And to leave inspired, provoked, and maybe even a little changed.
Industry Nights aren’t just theatre. They’re a movement. And everyone’s invited.
PRODUCTION HISTORY
David Mamet’s Oleanna premiered in May 1992 at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts, directed by Mamet himself. Later that year, the play opened Off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre in New York, starring William H. Macy and Rebecca Pidgeon. Its controversial subject matter and explosive dialogue quickly sparked public debate, making it one of the most discussed plays of the 1990s.
In 1993, Oleanna made its London debut at the Royal Court Theatre, directed by Harold Pinter, with David Suchet and Lia Williams in the leading roles. The play has since been produced widely across the United States and internationally, often generating strong audience reactions and post-show discussions due to its examination of power dynamics, gender politics, and academic authority.
A film adaptation, written and directed by Mamet, was released in 1994 with Macy reprising his stage role alongside Debra Eisenstadt. Revivals have continued into the 21st century, including notable productions in London’s West End (2004, 2010) and New York (2012, 2021), each resonating anew with evolving conversations around gender, power, and consent.
Oleanna is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, serving the Dramatists Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
BE A PART OF THE PROCESS
Communities are reflected in the stories we choose to tell. Once a story is told, it becomes as much a part of the listener as it is of the storyteller. To better understand our audience and enrich your theatrical experience, we invite you to share your views. Tell us about your interests. What do you want to see on stage?
Thank you for choosing to be a part of our storytelling process.
