Where the Mountain Meets the Sea

PREVIEW PERFORMANCES

Be among the first to see the show before opening night and save! Preview performance tickets are discounted.

Pride AFFINITY NIGHT

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
Pre-show talk at 6:30 p.m. in the Kaplan Lobby
Performance at 7:30 p.m.
Post-Show Mingling at the upstairs bar area

Dive deeper into the play and connect with your community at our Pride Affinity night. Where the Mountain Meets the Sea follows Jonah, a young gay man searching for a deeper connection — both with his late Haitian immigrant father and the men he meets through his online dating app. Enjoy a pre-show conversation exploring LGBTQIA+ themes in the play, then stick around after the show to mingle at our cash bar.  No reservations are needed for the pre- and post-show events.

Opening night

Share the excitement of Thursday opening nights!

art talks

(Formerly Meet the Artists), stay after select performances for a behind-the-scenes discussion with members of the artistic team.

PLAYHOUSE PERSPECTIVES

Cultural Duality: Living and Thriving Between Two Worlds
Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Playhouse

Living and thriving in a country that is not your place of origin can mean existing in a space of cultural duality — embracing the opportunities and challenges of your new country while staying rooted in the traditions, language, and beliefs of your home culture. Cultural duality is about creating an identity that allows for growth, connection and authenticity in both worlds.

Join us for a panel discussion with members of our community who, like the character of Jean, live this dual experience. This event is FREE, but reservations are requested. 

Playhouse Perspectives is made possible thanks to a generous grant from Roderick and Barbara Barr.

HUES COMMUNITY NIGHT

Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 
Pre-show reception from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Kaplan Lobby
Performance at 7:30 p.m.

Join Black influencers, leaders, and tastemakers for an incredible evening of entertainment that highlights Black voices and stories. The night begins with a pre-show reception where guests can enjoy light snacks, special drink prices and connect with community members. After the performance, stay for an Art Talk with members of the artistic team. This special evening also recognizes African Professionals Network (APNET) for its impactful work in the community.

Masterclass Monday: The Monologues of August Wilson

Monday, September 22 at 7 - 8:30 p.m.
$30

Have you ever wondered how a professional actor works with a playwright’s text? In this masterclass, actor and teaching pro Robert Cornelius (currently featured in Where the Mountain Meets the Sea) will introduce you to the musicality and poetry of playwright, August Wilson. Using monologues from Wilson’s American Century Cycle of plays, each one set in a different decade of the 20th century, you will dive into the text and have a chance to speak the words yourself. Whether you are an audience member interested in a behind-the-scenes look at an actor's process, or a performer looking to enhance your skills, this masterclass is for you.

Robert Cornelius is an actor and educator based in Chicago. He has taught at every level from high school to working professionals and has performed professionally all over the country.

Audio-Described performance

Trained volunteers describe the visual elements of the production via a hearing enhancement system, allowing patrons to hear dialogue, music and other sound effects. The description is timed to avoid interfering with dialogue. Before the show and during intermission, show and actor information are shared.