A WALK IN THE WOODS
by Lee Blessing
Directed by Ted Weil
May 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, June 2, 3, 4, 2022
(All performances at 8:00 PM)
“Real power rests in the hands of those burdened by the bitterness of the past.”
A “pleasant woods on the outskirts of Geneva,” where two superpower arms negotiators, a Russian and an American, meet informally after long, frustrating hours at the bargaining table. The Russian,a seasoned veteran ” is polished and humorous but, also profoundly cynical about what the current sessions can accomplish. His American counterpart is a newcomer to the arms-control talks, is a bit stuffy and formal, but also idealistic about what can—and must—be achieved through perseverance and honest bargaining. Their informal meetings continue as the talks drag on and the seasons change, and through their absorbing and revealing conversations we become aware both of the deepening understanding between these two wise and decent men and also of the profound frustration that they increasingly feel.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Season Sponsor: Richard A. & Mary L. Johnson
Cast/Crew List:
- CAST:
- Jay Dallas Benson
- Ryan J. Poole
- PRODUCTION TEAM
- Ted Weil – Director
- Tracy M. Schoster – Rehearsal Stage Manager
- Amy Enzweiler – Production Stage Manager