How does one continue to love in the wake of tragedy? Why do some couples cling to each other, while others find themselves growing apart in their grief?
This is but one of the many wonderful questions explored in Jane Anderson's compelling, remarkable play.
The opening finds Dinah and Bill -- a born-again Christian couple dealing with the loss of their only child -- making a weekend trip from their Ohio home to California, where Dinah's cousin, Jeannette, and her ailing husband, Neil, are li...
How does one continue to love in the wake of tragedy? Why do some couples cling to each other, while others find themselves growing apart in their grief?
This is but one of the many wonderful questions explored in Jane Anderson's compelling, remarkable play.
The opening finds Dinah and Bill -- a born-again Christian couple dealing with the loss of their only child -- making a weekend trip from their Ohio home to California, where Dinah's cousin, Jeannette, and her ailing husband, Neil, are living on the site of their fire-stricken home and, yes, sleeping in a yurt. As the conservative, Christian Ohioans meet their West Coast, left leaning foils, much wine (and a bit of pot) is consumed; meanwhile, divergent values and sensibilities clash.
In a love story and comedic drama that plumbs societal, religious and ethical divides, the couples explore their respective life perspectives with finesse, humor, honesty and respect in our latest entry into The Acts of Faith Festival for 2014.
*contains some adult subject matter & language,
Cast:
Michael Hawke (Neil)
Jacqueline Jones (Jeannette)
Kerrigan Webb Sullivan (Dinah)
Scott Melton (Bill)
Directed by Deejay Gray
Production Assistant/Stage Manager: Amber Davis
Opens Feb. 7th at 8:00 pm
Continues Feb. 8th at 8:00 pm
Feb. 9th at 2:00 pm (talk-back after show)
Feb. 14th at 8:00 pm
Feb. 15th at 8:00 pm
Feb. 16th at 2:00 pm (talk-back after show)
To Reserve seats (required):
Box Office 804-343-6364
adults $22
seniors $18
groups $15
youth/students with ID $12
* we do not issue tickets, we reserve seats and payment is at the door (cash or check preferred, credit/debit available but has a convenience fee attached)
For additional info: www.hattheatre.org
PRODUCTION HISTORY:
Jane Anderson, the playwright, made her debut as a theatre director in 2007 with the world premiere of her play, The Quality of Life, at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. The cast would feature such talents as JoBeth Williams, Dennis Boutsikaris, Laurie Metcalf, and Scott Bakula. In response to receiving such high praise, including winning the 2007 LA Drama Critics Circle Ted Schmitt Award for Outstanding New Play, the play would continue production with Jane Anderson at the helm, at the American Conservatory Theatre in 2008. At their new location, Metcalf won an Ovation Award in 2008 for her performance as Jeannette, while the other two actors would also be nominated for their performances. The Quality of Life would also win Ovation Awards for “Playwriting for an Original Play” and “Best Play – Intimate Theatre”. The play has continued to be produced across the country from Washington D.C. at the Arena Stage to Chicago at the Den Theatre.