Buried Child
Written by Sam Shepard
Directed by Kimberly Senior
About the Play
This Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece will be newly invigorated for the WT stage by Resident Director Kimberly Senior (Hedda Gabler, The Diary of Anne Frank, Marjorie Prime, The Scene), drawing audiences deeply into the story of a family fighting to come to grips with an America that may have left them behind.
This production contains:
- Strong language
- Violence
Please note that an e-cigarette will be smoked on stage during this performance.
Showtimes
Evenings
Tuesdays – Saturdays 7:30pm
select Sundays at 6pm
Matinees
Saturdays 3pm
select Sundays at 2pm
select Wednesdays at 3pm
- This is a reserved seat venue. Doors to the performance space will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the performance.
- There is no late seating or readmittance.
- For performances listed as “Sold Out,” contact the Box Office for more information about our standby and wait list options as well as for assistance locating currently available dates and times.
Meet the Artists
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Shannon Cochran* (Halie) |
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Allen Gilmore* (Father Dewis) |
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Arti Ishak (Shelly) |
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Timothy Edward Kane* |
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Shane Kenyon* (Vince) |
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Mark L. Montgomery* (Tilden) |
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Larry Yando* (Dodge) |
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Isa Arciniegas (u/s Shelly) |
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Jennifer Avery* (u/s Halie) |
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Henry Greenberg (u/s Vince) |
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Larry Neumann, Jr.* (u/s Dodge, Father Dewis) |
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John Henry Roberts (u/s Tilden, Bradley) |
Sam Shepard (Playwright)
Kimberly Senior (Director)
Jack Magaw (Scenic Designer)
Mieka van der Ploeg (Costume Designer)
Heather Gilbert (Lighting Designer)
Mikhail Fiksel (Sound Designer)
Matt Hawkins (Fight Director)
David Castellanos* (Production Stage Manager)
Janelle Boudreau (Assistant Stage Manager)
Bréia Kokeb (Assistant Director & Dramaturg)
*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers
Reviews
“ 3.5 Stars (out of 4)! An A-list Chicago cast [stares] down demons all night for your entertainment pleasure.”
“4 Stars (out of 4)! A powerful, memorable experience!
“The play crackles! [Starring] a who's who of ace Chicago actors,
Buried Child certainly retains its power.”
“Truly mesmerizing. This production will be talked about for years to come.
Highly recommended!
“3 Stars (out of 4)! The Writers Theatre ensemble has nailed every role.”
“5 Stars (out of 5)! A marvelous study of people and changing times.”
“Director Kimberly Senior has assembled a top-flight cast…
delivering a powerful, one-two punch!”
Special Events
Accessible Performances
ASL-Interpreted performance: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 7:30pm
Open-Captioned performance: Friday, June 15, 2018 at 7:30pm
FROM PAGE TO STAGE: A NEW AMERICAN DREAM
For Buried Child
Thursday, June 7 at 7pm
Hosted by Glencoe Public Library | 320 Park Ave, Glencoe
In association with Glencoe Historical Society
Featuring: Matthias Doepke, Professor of Economics, Northwestern University and co-author of Love, Money, & Parenting: How Economics Affects the Way We Raise Our Kids
The family at the center of Sam Shepard’s Buried Child grapples with a changing America in an era of rapid growth for some of the population, but not all. As we watch them fight for self-preservation, questions arise about how we can achieve success in an America where the American Dream is a moving, evolving target. How do we prepare our children for success in a world where the definition of success constantly changes? Join us as we welcome Matthias Doepke (Northwestern University), who will share a presentation on how we, and our families, work toward a “New American Dream.” Seating is limited, RSVP for free today! From Page to Stage is generously sponsored by Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin.
Post-Show Conversation: The Word
Join us after every Tuesday evening performance (excluding First Week and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute discussion of the play, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.
Post-Show Conversation: The Artist
Join us after every Wednesday evening performance (excluding First Week and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute talk-back featuring actors from the production, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.
Pre-Show Conversation: Up Close
Join us at 6:45pm before every Thursday evening performance (excluding First Week and any extension weeks) for a 15-minute primer on the context and content of the play, facilitated by a member of the WT Artistic Team.
BURIED CHILD First Rehearsal Photo Gallery
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