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Sooner/Later

Sooner/Later

By ALLYSON CURRIN

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Old Shelterhouse
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MARCH 24 - APRIL 21, 2018

Directed by LISA ROTHE

When teenage daughter Lexie helps her reluctant single mother Nora re-enter the dating scene, an unlikely suitor emerges in Griff – the guy at the coffee shop who inadvertently witnesses Nora’s string of unsuccessful dates. As choices collide with coincidences and longing mixes with reality, each character must face the complications that always arise in the search for intimacy and the closeness of family. This captivating world premiere with a metaphysical twist navigates the paths of romance, marriage and parenting while exploring the pains and pleasures of all three.


ADVISORY:
Sooner/Later is appropriate for adults and older teenage audiences. This captivating story about family contains strong adult language, sexual content and other mature themes commonly associated with the pains and pleasures of dating and parenting.

RUNNING TIME: Sooner/Later runs approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, with no intermission.

Promotional photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

 
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Artists

Mary Bacon

Nora

Todd Cerveris

Griff

Olivia Cygan

Lexie

Allyson Currin

Playwright

Lisa Rothe

Director

Narelle Sissons

Set Designer

Theresa Squire

Costume Designer

Barbara Samuels

Lighting Designer

Joe Payne

Sound Designer/Composer

Stephanie Klapper

Casting Director

Brooke Redler

Stage Manager

 
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Twists of Fate

Mar 7, 2018
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This captivating world premiere with a metaphysical twist navigates the difficult paths of romance, marriage and parenting.

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A Full Artistic Meal

Mar 14, 2018
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Playwright Allyson Currin discusses the evolution of the world premiere production of Sooner/Later, the power of humor and the “wonderfully weird” world of teenage girls.

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Written in the Stars: A Q&A With Lisa Rothe

Apr 5, 2018
Natalie Clare

Sooner/Later director Lisa Rothe shares her artistic perspective in bringing this metaphysical romantic comedy to life.

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5 Questions With Olivia Cygan

Apr 16, 2018
Natalie Clare

Meet Olivia Cygan, who plays Lexie in Sooner/Later. Learn where she received her training, what role she's dying to play and what she's loved about this world premiere production.

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Moving Through Space and Time: Set Design in SOONER/LATER

Apr 13, 2018
Natalie Clare

Sooner/Later Set Designer Narelle Sissons shares her insight into how she imagined bringing this captivating production to life onstage.

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5 Questions With Todd Cerveris

Apr 12, 2018
Natalie Clare

Meet Todd Cerveris, who plays Griff in Sooner/Later. Learn how he became an actor, what role has been his favorite so far and what's found most interesting about working on this world premiere play.

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World Premieres Put Cincinnati on the Map

Feb 9, 2018
Natalie Clare

Since its founding in 1960, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has produced 75 world premieres, include two this season. This commitment to creating and nurturing new works is one of the reasons why the Playhouse received the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.

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