Lewiston/Clarkston

Lewiston/Clarkston, written by Samuel D. Hunter

Directed by Spencer Diedrich

July 14, 15, 16, 17, and 21, 22, 23, 24

Midwest Premiere of this exciting new play! This play includes two acts in two distinct settings – The first act "Lewiston" will be staged in our outdoor theater space. During intermission, we will have dinner and snack offerings. The second act "Clarkston" will be staged indoors in our black box theater.

LEWISTON Alice and Connor sit by their roadside stand selling cheap fireworks while developers swallow the land around them. Promised a condo in the new development, their future is secure. Enter Marnie, Alice’s long-lost granddaughter, proposing to buy the land to save her family’s legacy. Marnie and Alice will become reacquainted with each other’s deeply held secrets, uncertain pasts, and hopeful futures. Hunter, a 2014 MacArthur Fellowship recipient, explores the emotional frontiers of a family struggling to make a home in the vastness of the American landscape with affection, poignancy, and a profound sense of empathy.

CLARKSTON Jake meets Chris when they are assigned to the same night shift at Costco in Clarkston, Washington. Chris has a hard life; his mom is a meth addict, and living in Clarkston has forced him down a dead-end road. He has promise, but he’s “stuck.” Jake went to a liberal arts school, is gay and out, but fled his Connecticut town when he was diagnosed with a fatal illness. Wanting to see the ocean, he came to Clarkston, but was sidetracked by his illness. He and Chris form an awkward bond: both are gay, but have led completely different lives. Can they learn to help each other?

DINNER INFORMATION

Dinner will be offered during intermission and a cash bar in the theater lobby. Details and costs coming soon.

We have handicapped seating available - If you need any special accommodations, please arrive at least 15 minutes before show time and tell an usher, and/or email us in advance: [email protected]

COVID Policy REVISED May 16, 2022

Effective May 16, 2022, in light of the heightened risk and transmission of COVID-19 and in consideration of the health and safety of our performers, patrons and to help ensure continuity of our production, all audience members coming on site to The GhostLight Theatre must be masked at all times, regardless of vaccination status. We will continue to revisit our policy in light of the most recent information and guidelines.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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