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Wisconsin Premiere

Heisenberg

January 17 - February 3, 2019

WRITTEN BY Simon Stephens

DIRECTED BY Laura Gordon

“On its surface, [Heisenberg] is a satisfyingly sentimental, life-affirming mating dance between two people who are so utterly dissimilar that of course they are made for each other. But if you choose to tune into the quieter frequencies, you’ll detect the presence of a probing work that considers the multiplicity of alternatives that could shape our lives at every moment.”
– The New York Times

It starts with a kiss…

A chance encounter between Georgie (flirtatious, mysterious) and Alex (a much older man) starts with a kiss that changes both of their lives. What does Georgie want? And can she be trusted?

These two strangers, set adrift by life and loss, embark upon a fascinating game of cat and mouse that changes course with each new revelation. There are many possible lives we can live – but each choice we make alters the journey.

Overture Center for the Arts

201 State St,
Madison, WI 53703

Sponsored By:

MG&E

Steve & Jacqui Suleski

Stafford Rosenbaum

Brava Magazine

 

About the show

Runtime:
N/A

Performance Dates:
January 17 – February 3, 2019

Age Recommendations:
N/A

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.

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Cast
Colleen Madden
Georgie
Jim Pickering
Alex
Creative Team
Jason Fassl
Set and Lighting Design
Shannon Heibler
Costume Designer
Joe Cerqua
Sound Designer and Composer
Pam Miles
Props Designer
Sarah Deming-Henes
Stage Manager
Enya Nett
ASM
Wilfredo Rivera
Choreographer
Kevin Zimmer
Technical Director
Cast member Colleen Madden describes the first meeting and magnetism of now-husband James Ridge
Costume Designer Shannon Heibler describes her bookstore "romance" and being her boyfriend's boss.
Cast member James Pickering shares the story of finding the love of his life. Twice.

REVIEWS

The Odd Couple – Katie Reiser, Isthmus

In Forward Theater’s delightful ‘Heisenberg,’ an unlikely couple takes uncertain steps – Lindsay Christians, The Cap Times

Broadway World Review of ‘Heisenberg’ – Scott Rawson, BroadwayWorld.com

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