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Arcadia Weekly Oct 08, 2012
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Theater Arts at Caltech presents Mate, the Untouchable Bobby Fischer story, written by Lolly Ward, and Directed by Brian Brophy Nov. 16.
In 1960, young chess phenomenon Bobby Fischer travels to Buenos Aires to compete in a tournament. Fischer becomes intimate with a woman for the first time, thrusting the genius into a new realm where the body triumphs over the mind. Fischer must battle for control or face the destruction of his life’s ambition. After achieving the title of World Champion in 1972, Fischer disappears from professional chess. From rich and admired to homeless and jailed, he succumbs to paranoia. He finds salvation in a Hungarian girl, the only one who can lure him back into the spotlight.
Opening night is on Friday, November 16th at 7:30 pm at the Armory Center for the Arts at 145 Raymond Avenue in Pasadena. The same program will also take place on Saturday November 17th at 7:30 pm, Sunday, November 18th at 5:00 pm, Friday November 30th at 7:30 pm, Saturday, December 1st at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00 pm. Admission prices are $5 for Caltech students, $9 for non-Caltech students, Caltech/JPL staff and faculty, and $18 general admission. Tickets may be purchased online at http://mate.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the door if seats are still available.
For more information, please visit tacit.caltech.edu or call the Performing and Visual Arts Office at (626) 395-3295.
