The Spring in the Fielding Nextstage Series brings the best in exciting and sometimes controversial new theatre into the 180 seat Nextstage. From the story of one man challenging corporate America and ultimating changing the world to the sexy and risqué new work Venus in Fur. Please click on the tabs to read about each of these four great works. The series subscription cost is $89 ($79 for current Mainstage Subscribers) – single tickets are priced at $27 through December 29th.

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs

By Mike Daisey

A hilarious and harrowing tale that wittily examines America’s most mysterious technology icon and cuts to the bone of some of the most captivating topics in American culture. This razor sharp monologue of pride, beauty, lust and industrial design follows the trail of technology all the way to China and back and how one man’s obsession changed the world.

Single tickets only $27 through 12/29

Run Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes - no intermission

There will be no prologue for Nextstage shows

We will host post-show talkbacks following every performance of the Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs

Age Recommendation: 13+ (contains some profanity)

January 24 - February 10

Cast Bio

REMI SANDRI is thrilled to be back at Geva Theatre Center for The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs. His previous shows here include A Christmas Carol, My Fair Lady, Twelve Angry Men, The Importance of Being Earnest, House and Garden, A Chorus Line, Camelot, 1776 and A Christmas Story, among others. Remi has worked at theatres throughout the country. His most recent work includes The Great Gatsby (Arizona Theatre Company), God of Carnage (Marin Theatre Company), The North Pool (Barrington Stage Company) and Julius Caesar (Pacific Rep Theatre). TV Credits include “Law and Order,” “Conviction” and “Deadline.”

Bob

By Peter Sinn Nachtrieb

Bob traces the highly unusual life of Bob, born on Valentine’s Day in the bathroom of a White Castle Restaurant. The ensuing ragsto-riches-to-fame-to-legacy-to-the-love of living life tale follows Bob on the funny, poignant and epic road-trip adventure (in the spirit of Forrest Gump and Steve Martin’s The Jerk). A dream of greatness. The greatness of Bob.

Single tickets only $27 through 12/29

Run Time: 2 hours, including intermission

Age Recommendation: 13+

March 7 - March 24

No Child

By Nilaja Sun

Actress Reenah L. Golden transforms into the teachers, students, parents, administrators and janitors who inhabit our schools and shape the future of America. An exuberant and devastatingly funny show about the collaborative power of the arts, and the influence one dynamic, determined teacher can have in altering the lives of her students.

Single tickets only $27 through 12/29

Run Time: 65 minutes without intermission

Age Recommendation: 13+

April 4 - April 21

Venus in Fur

By David Ives

Vanda, an unusually talented young actress is determined to land the lead role in a new play based on the classic erotic novel, Venus in Fur. Vanda’s emotionally charged audition for Thomas, the gifted, but demanding playwright/director, becomes an electrifying game of cat and mouse that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, seduction and power, love and sex.

Run Time: 95 minutes without intermission

Age Recommendation: 16+ (contains profanity and adult sexuality)

May 16 - June 2