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Johannes Dokchtor Faust

First Preview: Mar 19, 2019
Opening Date: Mar 21, 2019
Closing Date: Apr 7, 2019
Running Time: 01:20
Johannes Dokchtor Faust

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Playing @
Theater for the New City
155 First Ave, New York, NY 10003
"Faust," the story of a man who sold his soul to the devil in the quest for ultimate knowledge, has captured the imagination of writers, composers, artists and audiences for over five centuries

Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre (CAMT) re-imagines its perennially popular “Johannes Dokchtor Faust, a Petrifying Puppet Comedy,” translated and directed by Vit Horejs. The story of the learned Johannes Faust, who sold his soul to the devil for ultimate knowledge, is staged with age-old technical tricks of Czech puppetry, including fire and thunder, hellish gargoyles and underwater creatures.

A classic of the Czech marionette repertoire, the play traditionally contains satirical pokes at contemporary authority figures, such as a king, a congressman, or a local mayor.  The company’s adaptation was initially developed in 1990 and its topical references are updated to the current topsy-turvy political climate. 

Off-Off BroadwayPerformance ArtPlay - DramaFamily
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 10
Audience Advisory: Long spoken passages (for children) Real fire is used.

Performance Schedule

THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM


Written By
  • Christopher Marlowe - adaptation by Vit Horejs

Director
  • Vit Horejs

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Full-price tickets:

$15.00 - $18.00

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Counter 43".
  • Parking

    SVI Permit.
  • Curb Ramps

    All corners.
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front.
  • Restroom

    Unisex: Lobby. Lightweight door 33". Stall 66" x 68". Commode 19". Grab bars.
  • Seating

    Four Theatres: Three on lobby-level (one seating 240, two seating 99 each), one in basement (seats 65). No fixed seating in any of the theaters.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator: For access to basement theater. Lift for one person using wheelchair and one ambulatory person. Operated with key by house manager.
  • Telephone

    Lobby. Coin slot 61". Cord 29".
  • Entrance

    Ground level. Double doors in series (each 36"). Easy to operate with adequate maneuvering space.
  • Visual Assistance

    None.
  • Water Fountain

    None.
  • Assisted Listening System

    None.
  • Wheelchair Info

    No fixed seating in any of the theaters.

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