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The Other Place

Next up: The Other Place by Sharr White at the Grange

The Actors Theater of Orcas Island presents  “The Other Place” by Sharr White at the Grange.

This Tony nominated play tells the heartwarming story of Juliana Smithton (played by Aaimee Johnson) who has invented a drug that is in final clinical trials and may be able to arrest the progression of dementia.   As she tells us, the drug will never be able to bring back memories that are lost because the brain cells that held those memories are gone.  But if successful, the drug will stop the progression of the disease.

The Other Place is a sensitive and intimate dialogue that will leave you with a glimmer of hope and a yearning for more concrete connections with loved ones. Who are we really, and what do we have but the experiences we share with those who surround us?

Connect with Juliana as she shares her concerns about her own mental state, expresses the undying love she has for her lost daughter, and truly appreciates the love and patience of her unwavering husband, Ian (played by Kevin Doyle).

This wonderful play, Directed by Doug Bechtel,  also stars Bethany Marie and Travis Baker.

Language and subject matter may make this play unsuitable for pre-teens.

If you are looking for a great story, well told, you don’t want to miss this play at the Grange.  “The Other Place” opens Friday, September 8th with additional performances on September 9th , 15th 16, 22nd, 23rd and 24th.  Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvills Book Store,  at the door or click below:    For additional information, contact Doug Bechtel at (360) 317-5601.

Purchase Tickets:  Click here.

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“And Then the Moon Swallowed the Sky”

Friday, August 18th:  (One night only!)

Last December I received an e-mail from Rachel Nelson who was working on a play about the upcoming solar eclipse and was looking for a theater in the Northwest where she could present it.  One thing led to another and she will be here next week with her play and a training class for our local actors.

We (The Actors Theater) will be presenting the world premiere reading of  “And Then the Moon Swallowed the Sky”, by Rachel and Danielle Mackey,  for one night only:  Friday August 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange.

“In an uncertain world, three women make a pilgrimage across time and space to see the total eclipse of the moon seeking transformation and healing. Instead, they come face to face with themselves.”

This performance takes place between the August partial lunar eclipse and just before the upcoming solar eclipse that many have been eagerly anticipating.

Local actors will be reading the play for its premiere, and Rachel Nelson and cast will have a talkback session with the audience after the reading.

This is a rare opportunity to see a world premier and meet the playwright.  Don’t miss it.

Tickets are $10 at the door or at Darvill’s

Doug

The Other Place

The Other Place

“The Other Place” opens Friday, September 8th and runs for three weekends.

“The Other Place” by Sharr White. This contemporary play got Laurie Metcalf (remember her from the “Rosanne” TV show?) a Tony nomination during its Broadway run in 2013. The Broadway cast also included Daniel Stern (remember “Home Alone”?) .

Juliana Smithton has invented a drug that is in final clinical trials and may be able to arrest the progression of dementia. As she tells us, the drug will never be able to bring back memories that are lost because the brain cells that held those memories are gone. But if successful, the drug will stop the progression of the disease.

While her professional life is progressing, her personal life is in trouble starting with a daughter who ran away from home ten years ago and issues relating to her own health.

This drama stars Aaimee Johnson as Juliana, Kevin Doyle as her husband, Ian, and Bethany Marie and Travis Baker.

If you are looking for a great story, well told, you don’t want to miss this play. “The Other Place” opens Friday, September 8th and runs for three weekends. Language and subject matter may make this play unsuitable for pre-teens.

Tickets are available at Darvills Book Store, at the door and on-line at

Click here to purchase on-line tickets

 

 

Readers Theater

Actors Theater Brings “My Old Lady” to Random Howse

Thursday – Friday, July 13 – 14, 7 p.m., Random Howse

— from Melinda Milligan for Actors Theater of Orcas Island —

The Actors Theater of Orcas Island presents a staged reading of “My Old Lady” by Israel Horowitz, on Thursday, July 13 and Friday July 14 at 7 p.m. at Random Howse.

Directed by Melinda Milligan, “My Old Lady” is set in a Paris apartment occupied by 90 year old Mathilde (Annette Garver) and her daughter Chloe (Lesley Liddle). The arrival of New Yorker Mathias Gold (Tom Fiscus) opens a box of family secrets that leads to surprise, laughter, sadness, pain, and eventually, love.

Tickets are $10 at the door or Darvill’s Bookstore. Random Howse offers a Thai menu from 5-8 p.m. Reservations are available by calling 376-1111