Groundbreaking. Adventurous. Unexpected.

THE EDGE series brings to La Jolla Playhouse the most cutting-edge, challenging and provocative theatre being created today. Supported by the James Irvine Foundation and the Jordan Ressler Endowment Fund, THE EDGE encompasses bold new work by the world's most innovative theatre artists who are changing theatrical forms, integrating new technology or looking at our world in completely new ways.

THE EDGE series began in 2007 with the critically acclaimed presentation of Most Wanted, a musical theatre piece that explores America's obession with the cult of celebrity.

THE EDGE is supported by Helen K. and James S. Copley Foundation and the Jordan Ressler Endowment Fund.

Dogugaeshi

June 10 - June 14, 2009

Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre

An intimate work inspired by Japanese puppet theater created and performed by Obie Award-winning puppeteer Basil Twist.

Created by Basil Twist
Original shamisen compositions created and performed live by authorized master musician Yumiko Tanaka

HOOVER COMES ALIVE!

September 8 - 14, 2009

Mandell Weiss Forum

After stewing for 70 years in political disgrace (and presumed death), Herbert Hoover is taking the stage [one last time] — to reclaim his legacy and save America in the process.

By Sean Cunningham
Songs by Michael Friedman
Directed by Alex Timbers