Our Town
by Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film

Oct. 01 - Oct. 06
Tuesday-Sunday

Nicholas May, Iliana Perez (via TxState)Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores life in the quaint fictional town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire. Hailed as one of the greatest American plays ever written, Our Town is rooted in everyday life. The omnipotent Stage Manager guides the audience, immersing them in a story of love, loss, and time.
 
Feature article by Caroline Ottah, TxState University Star, October 1, 2024
  
Directed by Neil Patrick Stewart, Our Town features Texas State alumnus and Broadway veteran Eugene Lee in the iconic role of the Stage Manager. Joining Lee on the stage as members of the two central families: Nicholas May (George Gibbs), Illiana Perez (Emily Webb), Kevin Engel (Dr. Gibbs), Ronisha Reneus (Mrs. Gibbs), Drew Dunson (Mr. Webb), Olivia Rodriguez Smith (Mrs. Webb), Ilela Abimobola (Rebecca Gibbs), and Jack Penzola (Wally Web). 
  
Rounding out the inhabitants of Grover’s Corners are Cosi Arthurs, Sammy Arungwa, Nathan Bachtell, Silas Read Boone, Miguel Gaytan, Jakob Jankowski, Oliver Knight, Michelle Ko, Faraz Mobli, and Colby Raasch.  
  
The creative team includes Emma Hansen Bayless, scenic designer; Jack A. Smith, costume designer; Paige Blackwell, lighting designer; Cody Rodriguez, sound designer; Isha Patel, dramaturg; and Ileanna Villalobos, production stage manager. 
  
Our Town invites audiences to reflect on the beauty of everyday life and the connections that bind us all. Performances run October 1-6 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre. Tickets range from $11 to $22 and can be purchased online at www.txstatepresents.com. 
 
Director:
Neil Patrick Stewart

Cast:
Stage Manager- Eugene Lee
Emily Webb- Illiana Perez
George Gibbs- Nicholas May
Mrs. Webb- Olivia Rodriguez Smith
Mrs. Gibbs- Ronisha Reneus
Mr. Webb- Drew Dunson
Dr. Gibbs- Kevin Engel
Wally Webb- Jack Penzola
Rebecca Gibbs- Ilela Abimbola 
Joe Crowell- Jakob Jankowski
Howie Newsome- Silas Read Boone
Simon Stimson- Miguel Gaytan 
Professor Willard / Baseball Player- Colby Raasch
Lady in the Box / Woman Among the Dead- Cosi Arthurs
Mrs. Soames/ Woman in the Balcony- Michelle Ko 
Constable Warren/ Joe Stoddard- Oliver Knight 
Si Crowell / Baseball Player / Various- Nathan Bachtell
Sam Craig/ Baseball Player- Faraz Mobli 
Ghost- Sammy Arungwa
 

Our Town
by Thornton Wilder
Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film

Tuesday-Sunday,
October 01 - October 06, 2024
Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre
601 University Drive
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX, 78666

(via TxSt)October 1-6, 2024 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre, Patti Strickel Harrison TheatrePerforming Arts Center, 405 Moon Street San Marcos, Texas 78666
Parking will be directed to the Edward Gary Parking Garage (401 Edward Gary Dr) behind the Performing Arts Center. 

  • TUESDAY, October 1 at 7:30 pm
  • WEDNESDAY, October 2 at 7:30 pm
  • THURSDAY, October 3 at 7:30 pm
  • FRIDAY, October 4 at 7:30 pm
  • SATURDAY, October 5 at 7:30 pm
  • SUNDAY, October 6 at 2:00 pm 

Tickets: Public: $22TXST Faculty / Staff: $19TXST Student: $11Groups (10+): $19

 

[Poster & Photos: Lauren Jurgemeyer]