WISCONSIN PREMIERE
Clyde’s
November 2-19, 2023
WRITTEN BY Lynn Nottage
DIRECTED BY Jake Penner
“Deeply felt, quirky, and urgent, Clyde’s is a laugh riot with real meat on its bones.” — THE NEW YORK TIMES
A flavor-bomb of a comedy
Just outside of Reading, PA, a truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption, as they find purpose and inspiration in their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them under her thumb, the staff members are given purpose and permission to dream. This flavor-bomb of a comedy from Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage makes its Wisconsin premiere following its Tony-nominated run on Broadway.
Overture Center
for the Arts
About the show
Runtime:
100 minutes
Performance Dates:
November 2-19, 2023
Age Recommendations:
Not for children under 17
Accessibility
We strive to make our performances available to the entire community. This guiding principle captures the theater we aim to be.
We’re proud to be a resident company at Overture Center, which provides practical accessibility for a variety of needs.
Cast
Dimonte Henning
Sean Langenecker
Dana Pellebon
Ronald Román-Meléndez
Nadja Simmonds
Creative Team
Keith Pitts
Scenic DesignerJason Fassl
Lighting DesignerJason Orlenko
Costume DesignerJoe Cerqua
Sound Designer/ComposerPam Miles
Props MasterKevin Zimmer
Technical DirectorSarah Nicholson
Stage ManagerAbbi Hess
Asst. Stage ManagerSet in a truck stop diner, Forward Theater Company’s Clyde’s opens hearts
BY GAYLE WORLAND | WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Forward Theater’s comedy Clyde’s heats up hope and humor
BY LINDSAY CHRISTIANS | THE CAP TIMES
Our pre-show lectures are also presented IN-PERSON in the lobby of the Playhouse during the run - Thursdays at 6:30pm and Sundays at 1:00pm.
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