Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie by Julie Jensen
directed by John Pietrowski
In association with The Growing Stage in Netcong
WHEN: November 4–21: Thursday, November 4, at 8 PM (preview); Wednesday, November 10, at 10:30 AM & November 17, at 10:30 AM; November 11 at 6:30 PM; November 18 at 3:00 PM and 8 PM; Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM; Sundays at 3 PM
WHERE: Playwrights Theatre of NJ, 33 Green Village Road, Madison
TICKETS: Single tickets are on sale now $25 for adults, $22.50 for seniors, $20 for book clubs and groups of 10 or more, and $15 for students. For tickets, visit www.ptnj.org or call the box office at 973.514.1787, ext. 10.
Migrating with their parents on the Oregon Trail in 1847, two thirteen-year- old girls become fast friends as they grow up together on their humorous and harrowing journey. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
The production features Jane Keitel and Lori Lawrence. Drew Francis will design the set and lights, Lauren Rockman is the Costume Designer, and Sound Design is by Jeff Knapp. Danielle Constance is the Production Stage Manager.
"The great thing about this play is that it is a story that can enjoyed by both adults and youngsters. While it traces the journey of two thirteen-year-old girls on the Oregon Trail, it is being told by those girls after they have reached adulthood," said John Pietrowski, Artistic Director of Playwrights Theatre. "Their looking backward and fully embodying their girlhood selves provides an interesting perspective not only how we have grown up but also how we have not grown up."
Stephen L. Fredericks, Founder & Executive Director of The Growing Stage – The Children's Theatre of New Jersey said, "The artistic opportunity and experience that this collaboration creates is an exciting one, not only for our individual companies but for the audiences that collectively we serve."
The Growing Stage will be touring the production and performing the piece at its home, The Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong, throughout March and May. For information contact the theater directly at www.growingstage.com. A student and senior matinee is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, at 10:30 AM and Wednesday, November 17, at 10:30 AM.
Book Clubs at Playwrights Theatre
Playwrights Theatre will continue its successful book club project. Instead of reading a book, book club members read the play (script provided by Playwrights Theatre). They then see the production and stay after the performance for a post-show discussion with the Artistic Director.
