World Premiere: Tilt - a staged reading by Laurie Russell

FYI:  This is a play on GLBT themes written by a local author and actress Laurie Russell.  Please try to attend on Tuesday, March 16th - she'd like feedback from the Community.  I know her work and it will be an excellent show - and she's been a great friend of the GLBT Community for years!  (Besides here's awesome theatre at a great price!)

  

Randy Studt
   

Tilt
By Laurie Russell
A World Premiere reading
March 16, 2010, 7:00 PM
A Pay What You Can Event
   
Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette announces a world premiere reading of Tilt by
local playwright Laurie Russell.  This marks the 3rd year of world premiere
readings as part of the Civic Theatre Staged Reading Series.  In the three years
the Staged Reading Series has been part of Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette,
at least one original script written by a local playwright has been produced
each season.

  
Michael Hayden has come home to the Midwest for a special occasion: not only is
it Thanksgiving, but he will be coming out to his family with his boyfriend
alongside for support. This comedy explores different reactions from members of
his family to his announcement. From his slightly crazy grandmother to his
disapproving brother-in-law to his angry younger brother, Michael learns that
it's not easy to let the family in on his secret. Anyone who's ever had to face
up to their family for any reason will relate to this story and be reminded that
all families are dysfunctional in one way or another. By the end of the play,
however, we are shown how strong a family's love can be.
  
Director Julia Colby has announced the cast for Tilt, the fourth staged reading
of the 2009-2010 Staged Reading Series at Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette.
The cast includes:
 
•   * Michael – Doug Pruim
•   * Terrance – Brent Wick
•   * Elaine – Lisa Stanforth
•   * Buck – Neil Rautke
•   * Jack – Steve Scherer
•   * Rita – MaryBeth Weckerlin
•   * Grandma – Marilyn Howland Ross
•   * Sam – Nathan Kieler
 
The staged reading of Tilt will be held Tuesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the
historic Monon Depot Theatre in downtown Lafayette. It is a Pay What You Can
Event.

   

The Mission of Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette is to enhance the artistic and
cultural environment of Greater Lafayette through theatrical productions and
educational opportunities.