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Written by William Inge
Directed by David Cromer

Featuring Annabel Armour, Hillary Clemens, Hanna Dworkin, Robert Fagin, Samantha Gleisten, Marc Grapey, Alyson Green, Boyd Harris, Natasha Lowe, Bridgette Pechman and Bubba Weiler

“Every performance is exquisitely shaped.” - Chicago Sun-Times

“An intensely emotional revival.” - Chicago Tribune

This American classic is staged by Chicago’s own David Cromer whose previous work for Writers’ Theatre includes The Price and Booth and whose highly acclaimed production of The Adding Machine is enjoying a successful run in New York. When a charismatic young drifter arrives in a small Kansas town on the eve of a Labor Day picnic, the simmering repressions of its residents come rapidly to a boil. Frequently hilarious and profoundly moving, Inge’s masterpiece chronicles the hopes and despairs that lie between the realization of adulthood and the eternal optimism of youth.

Running Time: 2 hours

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Scenic Design by Jack Magaw
Lighting Design by Keith Parham
Costume Design by Janice Pytel
Sound Design by Rick Sims
Properties Design by Anders Jacobson

Writers' Theatre has grown by nearly 300% in the last decade, with close to 6,000 loyal subscribers and members annually.

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“Every performance is exquisitely shaped.” - Chicago Sun-Times“An intensely emotional revival.” - Chicago Tribune

“Every performance is exquisitely shaped.” - Chicago Sun-Times

“An intensely emotional revival.” - Chicago Tribune