TREEHOUSE
August 10 - 26, 2018
by Joe Musso Cottage Theatre is very proud to stage the world premiere production of Treehouse, which is presented under the auspices of the American Association of Community Theatre’s 2018 NewPlayFest. Directed by Tara Wibrew Johnny and his pals would be typical 17-year-old boys, hanging out in Johnny’s treehouse and dreaming of talking to the beautiful Alana, were it not for Johnny insisting he is a 53-year-old man trapped in a teenage body. Johnny’s mom is a little worried. Out-of-the-blue her son is suddenly pulling straight A’s, keeping his room immaculate, and reading Shakespeare. As Johnny persists in his claim, and conversations in the treehouse become increasingly peppered by the words of the Bard, Johnny grapples with adolescence, love, and the mind's ability to heal from great loss. Through his budding friendship with Alana, Johnny discovers the life-affirming power of the eternal summer that shall not fade. At times poignant, at times humorous, Treehouse is a compelling drama that bridges the gap between adolescence and adulthood in beautifully unexpected ways. Contains some mature themes. Read the Eugene Register-Guard review Read the Eugene Weekly review Read the Creswell Chronicle review Watch video interview #1 with playwright and cast members Watch video interview #2 with director and cast members Watch video interview #3 with playwright and cast members 
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TICKETS
$25 Adult / $15 Youth (18 & under) SPONSORED BY
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PHOTOS
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CAST
Johnny / Malakhai Schnell Alana / Clare McDonald Oliver / Blake Nelson Ben / John Eckstine Mrs. Ross / Chelsey Megli Susan / Tracy Nygard PRODUCTION CREW
Director / Tara Wibrew Assistant Director & Set Designer / Kory Weimer Stage Manager / Randall Brous Technical Advisor / Tony Rust Set Construction & Painting / Alan Beck, Sophie Blades, Randall Brous, Wayne Gonterman, Ashley Lawn, Blake Nelson, Mackenzie NesSmith, Tracy Nygard, Tony Rust, Marisela Taylor, Kory Weimer Costumes / Chris Carter Props / Randall Brous Lighting Design / Amanda Ferguson Light Board Operator / Marisela Taylor Sound Design / Tyler Travers Sound Operator / Cosette Adamson Promotional Videos / Matthew Goes Photography / Matt Emrich, Emily Bly |
