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Performance Dates and Times:
Friday Shows: August 1st, 8th, and 15th
Saturday Shows: August 2nd, 9th, and 16th
Doors Open: 7:30 PM
Show Start: 8:00 PM
Show Duration: Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes
Location: Black Box Theatre, Indian Head Center for the Arts
Address: 4185 Indian Head Highway,
Indian Head, MD 20640
Tickets: $15 (Cash preferred- credit card payments accepted for a small processing fee)
Reservations: Reservations are not required, but can be made by texting: 301-643-6129
*Show content note: This production contains mature themes and adult language. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Hard Bargain Players are proud to present Audrey Cefaly's critically acclaimed play, "The Gulf," opening Friday, August 1st, at the Black Box Theatre, Indian Head Center for the Arts. This compelling drama explores the complexities of a long-term relationship navigating personal and societal divides against the backdrop of the Alabama Delta.
gulf (noun): a body of water; an abyss; a separation; a void; a distance
"The Gulf" tells the story of Kendra and Betty, two women who find themselves at a crossroads during a seemingly ordinary fishing trip. As Betty attempts to diagnose Kendra's life using career advice from "What Color is You Parachute," their routine excursion takes an unexpected and violent turn, revealing the deep chasm that separates them. This full-length version is based on the award-winning short play from the 40th Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival.
Cast and Crew:
Betty: Heather Wetherald Set: Erik Braun
Kendra: Kate O'Connor Lights: Aidan Carter
Director: Suzanne Donohue
Asst. Director: Christopher Fleming
Artwork: Mya Sellers
About the Play: "The divide between Kendra and Betty mimics the very world that devours them: a vast and polarizing abyss. on a quiet summer evening, somewhere down in the Alabama Delta, Kendra and Betty troll the flats looking for redfish. After Betty begins diagnosing Kendra's dead-end life with career picks from "What Color is our Parachute." their routine fishing excursion takes a violent turn. "
About Hard Bargain Players: The Hard Bargain Players are committed to bringing thought-provoking and engaging theatre to the community. We strive to provide opportunities for local talent to shine and to create memorable experiences for our audiences. For more information regarding the production and performances, please contact: Suzanne Donohue at (301) 643-6129
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