LEWISTON | CLARKSTON
by Samuel D. Hunter
April 9-25, 2021
Wisconsin Premiere
Directed by Jennifer Uphoff Gray/Jake Penner
THE EXPERIENCE
Two plays. One event. For this stage-to-film theater experience, both Lewiston and Clarkston will be presented together as a unique digital event. The plays were rehearsed in-person and performed live in the Playhouse at Overture Center. The presentation of these plays will be a filmed version of the live stage performance.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Elevate the home viewing experience and grab some delicious dining in between plays! You can even enjoy a social dinner break with those you go to the theater with, while you eat and chat over Zoom (you can stop/start the video at any time). We’ve partnered with Quivey’s Grove, Ian’s Pizza, and North and South Seafood & Smokehouse to offer delivery or takeout options for every palate. Check out the dining info page for details.
THE PLAYS
In Lewiston, Alice is an aging descendant of Meriwether Lewis, who sits at her roadside stand selling cheap fireworks while developers swallow the land around her. Enter Marnie, Alice’s long-lost granddaughter, proposing to buy the land and save her family’s legacy.
In Clarkston, Jake is a descendant of William Clark, who has made the journey out west from his home in Connecticut, anxious to find meaning in his own history. He meets Chris during a late-night shift at Costco, forming an awkward bond.
Can these individuals learn to help each other as they struggle to make a home in the vastness of the American landscape?
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