Directed by Rick Lombardo
January 17 – February 11, 2007. Press night: Friday, January 19 at 8:00 PM
New England premiere

Running time: 2 hours 35 minutes with one intermission.

The time is the Dark Ages and the place England, as Ymma, a young noblewoman in exile from Normandy, arrives on the shores of Canterbury. Passionate, brilliant, fiery, and beautiful, Ymma quickly offends Ethelred, England's narrow-minded king. As punishment, he commands her to marry Silence, a fourteen-year-old lord who longs to become a warrior. Quickly, the newlyweds conspire to take advantage of their mismatched marriage, reaching an agreement that grants them both their freedom. Ymma and Silence set out on the open road, but as Viking warriors threaten the shores of England, as the new millennium dawns and the faithful wonder if the apocalypse is at hand, the young couple's strength is tested. Smart, sexy, silly, and overflowing with ideas, Silence interweaves youthful adventure with a profound meditation on questions of identity, freedom, religion, nationalism, and the possibilities of faith and tolerance in an uncertain world.

Tickets range from $30-$55, and can be purchased in person at the box office at 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown; by phone at 617.923.8487; or online here.

And take advantage of these special events at New Rep for Silence!

Out at New Rep – January 25, 2007
A special evening for LGBT theatre audiences! Enjoy a post-performance reception catered by 21 Nickels Grille and Tap of Watertown. Sponsored by Bay Windows.

35 & Under Night – January 26, 2007
A special evening for theatergoers age 35 and under! After the show, mingle with your friends – and meet new friends – at a post-performance reception catered by Strip-T's of Watertown.

“Pay What You Can” open dress rehearsal – January 16, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Seating is general admission, limited to capacity. Cash only at the box office on the day of the performance, up to 30 minutes before curtain. The suggested minimum ticket price is $5. Guaranteed advance tickets are available for $15 by calling 617-923-8487.