Wisconsin Premiere
Lewiston Clarkston
April 9-25, 2021
WRITTEN BY Samuel D. Hunter
DIRECTED BY Jen Uphoff Gray and Jake Penner
“Something beautiful beyond dispute that unites us as Americans, and as all people living here.” – New York Stage Review
“Theatre of the most deeply moving kind. By the evening’s end, you’ll have a palpable sense of having shared something special…” – The Hollywood Reporter
“A tight, observant vignette that realizes swatches of modern-day life with devastating, but often hilarious, accuracy.” – The Daily Beast
Two Towns, Two 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?
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State St,
Madison, WI 53703
Sponsored By:
Sybil and Maurice Better
New Harvest Foundation
Our Lives Magazine
This project is funded in part by the New Harvest Foundation, Inc.
About the show
Runtime:
N/A
Performance Dates:
April 9-25, 2021
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.
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.
LIVE TALKBACK WITH PLAYWRIGHT SAMUEL D. HUNTER
Check out our online conversation with Lewiston/Clarkston playwright Samuel D. Hunter. Hosted by directors Jen Uphoff Gray and Jake Penner. This event was free and open to the public, with questions submitted from the audience.
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Cast
Carrie Hitchcock
Alice (Lewiston)April Paul
Marnie (Lewiston)Jonathan Wainwright
Connor (Lewiston)Laura Gray
Trisha (Clarkston/mom voice in Lewiston)Joshua Krause
Chris (Clarkston)Jarrod Langwinski
Jake (Clarkston)Maria Cina
Marnie (understudy)William Bolz
Connor (understudy)Celia Klehr
Alice (understudy)Jake Penner
Chris and Jake (understudy)Jessica Jane Witham
Trisha (understudy)Creative Team
Christopher Dunham
Scenic DesignerGreg Hofmann
Lighting DesignerRen LaDassor
Costume DesignerJoe Cerqua
Sound Designer and ComposerPamela Miles
Props DesignerSarah Deming-Henes
Stage Manager (Lewiston)Rebecca Lindsey
Stage Manager (Clarkston)Abbi Hess
ASMKevin Zimmer
Technical DirectorDave Alcorn & Microtone Media
Filming and Editing‘Lewiston/Clarkston’ Review: Choking on Chaos (Review)
by Terry Teachout | The Wall Street Journal
Forward Theater’s ‘Lewiston/ Clarkston’ wrestles with a complicated legacy (Review)
by Lindsay Christians | The Cap Times/Madison.com
FTC Tells Two Poignant Stories of Connection in Beautiful “Lewiston/Clarkston” (Review)
by Gwendolyn Rice | Isthmus/GwendolynRice.com
TotalTheater.com Reviews “Lewiston/Clarkston” at Forward Theater (Review)
by Anne Siegel | TotalTheater.com
An Undiscovered Country: Exploring Forward Theater’s ‘Lewiston/Clarkston’ (Preview)
by Mike Fischer | Madison365
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