Caltech Playreaders: "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Alice Stone
Our Town limns the small New Hampshire community of Grover's Corners from 1901 to 1913. In a setting controversial for its time, a Stage Manager on a barren set conjures up the Gibbs and Webb families and follows the romance and marriage of their daughter and son. Make no mistake—it is not an idyll. As anywhere, there is scandal and death. But the overwhelming, aching sweetness and light of everyday life shine down on the play. If you've never been to Grover's Corners, come visit. If you have, welcome back.
Admission is $3.00 for members of the Caltech Women's Club; $4.00 for all others. Light refreshments will be served after the reading.
To dine at the Athenaeum beforehand, call (626) 395-8204 for reservations. Plan to be seated by 6:00; you are welcome to join the Playreaders table.
For more information, please contact Todd Brun by phone at 626-376-2299 or by email at tbrun@usc.edu or visit Caltech Playreaders.