Friday, May 24, 2013

'The Grapes of Wrath' at Playhouse 22

"The Grapes of Wrath," a play closely following the novel by John Steinbeck, will be opening on June 7 at Playhouse 22.


Set during the Great Depression, the play focuses on the Joads, a poor family of tenant farmers driven from their Oklahoma home by drought, economic hardship, and changes in financial and agricultural industries. Due to their nearly hopeless situation brought on by the Dust Bowl, the Joads set out for California. Along with thousands of other "Okies," they sought jobs, land, dignity, and a future.

The show's cast includes Casey Woods as Tom Joad, John Pinto as Pa Joad,
Jean Habrukowich as Ma Joad, Josh Rowand as Al Joad, Kerri Lynn Sirkin as Rose Of Sharon,  George Mantas as Connie Rivers , David Learn as Noah Joad, Ryan Gordon as Winfield Joad, Marissa Marciano as Ruthie Joad, Jack Bathke as Casy, David Clarke as Muley, Sherry Lilenfeld as Grandma Joad and Mrs. Wainwright, Russ Ortiz as Floyd Knowles, Emily Kinney as Aggie Wainwright, Edward Kosberg as Grandpa Joad, Michael Mangarella as Uncle John; and Jenna Carey, Allan Gersmensa, Ray Kelton, Ruth Learn, Éowyn Learn, Sarah MacMillan, Donna Malcolm, Maggie Murtha, Diana Puertas, and Pete Trabucco as the ensemble.

The show runs at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays from June 7 to 23. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and students. To purchase tickets, go to http://www.playhouse22.org/?page_id=32.

Portions of the opening weekend ticket sales will go to the American Red Cross to help those affected by the Oklahoma tornado. To make a donation to the American Red Cross, visit RedCross.org.

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