Bekah Brunstetter
Angelica Chéri
D.W. Gregory
C.A. Johnson
Michael Weller
Amy E. Witting
THE MISSION:To produce and develop new American theater.
THE VISION:The ultimate theater experience.
CORE VALUES:Fearless art;
Daring and diverse stories;
A profound dynamic among the audience, the artist, and the work.
FEED YOUR HEAD!
Summer is coming… And this is what you have been waiting for. This is your FESTIVAL GUIDE for the 2018 Contemporary American Theater Festival. This guide is just what you need to finalize your ultimate theater experience in Shepherdstown. This guide will help you curate your play-going experience and help you schedule an immersive visit to CATF.
This summer, CATF is bringing you a collection of six new plays, six fresh powerful stories that offer you a portrait of contemporary America. This is a compelling, serious, and entertaining repertory by six American playwrights who are all driven by a fierce intellectual curiosity. They are stimulated by their imaginations and their search for meaning, empathy, compassion, and understanding.
This new repertory is our American anthem to the explosive power of art and the profound power of live theater: a riveting political thriller; a harrowing family tragedy; a 1920s love story; an enthralling dystopian drama; an intriguing, intimate conversation; and a timely, delicious comedy. This repertory provides you with a theatrical feast for the senses.
Not only is this your guide to the 2018 repertory, but also our talktheater events: Lecture Series, CATF in Context, After Thoughts, Post-Show Discussions, Friday Films, Lunch & Art, and Breakfast with Ed.
This is your guide to lodging, dining, shopping, and recreation in our historic village, on the banks of the Potomac River.
Our relentless pursuit for new work continues and I am looking forward to welcoming you to Shepherdstown, West Virginia: your cultural destination for new American theater. Make your plans; buy your tickets now; and call us if we can be of any assistance as you plan your summer summit of new plays!
Feed your head.
See you soon! Ed Herendeen
Bekah Brunstetter
Angelica Chéri
D.W. Gregory
C.A. Johnson
Michael Weller
Amy E. Witting
THE MISSION:To produce and develop new American theater.
THE VISION:The ultimate theater experience.
CORE VALUES:Fearless art;
Daring and diverse stories;
A profound dynamic among the audience, the artist, and the work.
“I’M IN A WORLD
THAT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR ME.”
DIRECTED BY COURTNEY SALE
DELLA’S NORTH CAROLINA BAKERY IS LEGENDARY!
She is overjoyed when her best friend’s daughter
returns from New York to get married and asks Della
to make her wedding cake. Della, a sweet-natured
Christian, is forced to re-examine her deeply-held
beliefs and her own marriage when she realizes there
is not one bride, but two. Faith, family, and frosting
collide in this timely new play by Bekah Brunstetter,
writer for the NBC hit This is Us.
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“ALL MY LIFE I’VE TAKEN SUCH PRIDE IN MY GREAT MEMORY. BUT NOW…
I’M TASKED WITH LEARNING HOW TO FORGET.”
“ALL MY LIFE I’VE TAKEN SUCH PRIDE IN MY GREAT MEMORY. BUT NOW…
I’M TASKED WITH LEARNING HOW TO FORGET.”
A SOVIET JOURNALIST WITH THE GIFT OF TOTAL RECALL.
A PSYCHOLOGIST SEEKING TO REHABILITATE HERSELF.
A GOVERNMENT CENSOR WITH A SECRET PAST.
Over two decades their fates become entwined as
victims and collaborators in Stalin’s campaign to
rewrite public memory. Long before fake news was a
trending topic, it was called propaganda. And in the
Soviet Union, circa 1938, it was the grease that kept
Stalin’s machinery of terror in motion. D.W. Gregory
takes us to a world where justice is arbitrary and
freedom as we know it does not exist.
A WORLD PREMIERE
DIRECTED BY ED HERENDEEN
SPONSORED BY PETER EMCH
A POLITICAL THRILLER
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SAMIRA AND GRETA LEAD A PEACEFUL LIFE.
They have their own clearing in the woods, their own
hut, and their son Kalil to keep them laughing. When
Kalil returns home without their water rations, they
find themselves in dangerous conflict with their local
political leader, Well-Man. Set in a tense, segregated
society, Thirst is a complex look at family and love
in war-time. C.A. Johnson explores the politics of
race and redefines community in this fierce post-
apocalyptic story.
“...the war for resources is finally on our doorstep—”
A WORLD PREMIERE
DIRECTED BY ADRIENNE CAMPBELL-HOLT
SPONSORED BY CATF TRUSTEES SID STOLZ & SCOTT WIDMEYER
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COUSINS ALEX AND FRANKIE HAVEN’T SPOKEN
in seventeen years. After more than a decade of
trauma, silence, and unease, can a new baby help
their shattered family heal at last? Interweaving time
and memory, The House on the Hill is a shocking and
suspenseful story of two women, coming together to
face their shared tragedy and an uncertain future.
A WORLD PREMIERE
DIRECTED BY ED HERENDEEN
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BEEN ACHIN’ FOR YOU.”
AFTER COMMITTING AN UNFORGIVABLE CRIME
and doomed to surrender his freedom, Leroy is
granted one final wish: a chance to make amends
with his long lost lover, Berta. Their reunion swells
from a quarrelsome beginning to an impassioned
consummation of their love. Set in the 1920s, Angelica
Chéri’s riveting tale, inspired by the legendary prison
song, poses the question – can Leroy and Berta’s
bond survive the fate that awaits them?
A WORLD PREMIERE
DIRECTED BY REGINALD L. DOUGLAS
SPONSORED BY LAWRENCE DEAN & MINA GOODRICH
A SENSUOUS (LOVE) STORY
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IN RETIREMENT FROM LEADING THE FREE-WORLD,
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before. Except maybe with Nancy. From award
winning playwright, Michael Weller (CATF’s Fifty
Words and The Full Catastrophe) comes a new play
written in collaboration with award winning film and
television actor, Tim Matheson (West Wing, Jumanji,
Animal House) as Ronald Reagan.
A WORLD PREMIERE
DIRECTED BY SAM WEISMAN
SPONSORED BY EDWARD MOORE & PAUL S. GARRARD
AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION
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This summer, feed your head with the power of live theater. Consume six daring and provoking plays written by six powerful storytellers who will ignite your passions and inspire your mind.
Add more to your festival experience. Attend a lecture. Participate in a post-show discussion. Hear a staged reading. Immerse yourself in the ultimate theater experience. Your excitement and enthusiasm launch the next chapter of the American theater — right here, in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
SECURING YOUR REP PACKAGE• ONLINE at catf.org/tickets
• MAIL your order form to CATF, c/o Box Office, P. O. Box 429, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
• SCAN & EMAIL the enclosed form to [email protected]
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Students and military personnel receive additional discounts. Please call the box office at 304.876.3473 for more information.
*all prices include a $3 per ticket processing fee
Includes one ticket to all SIX shows in all three venues.
Regular REP6: $305
Senior REP6 (65+): $275
Sunday6: $180 One ticket for each show. This offer is for Sunday performances that start after 4pm (you will need to see more than one show per Sunday to see all six)
Includes one ticket to FIVE shows in any venue.
Regular FLEX5: $275
Senior FLEX5 (65+): $250
Includes one ticket to all FOUR shows in the Frank Center and Marinoff Theater. Does not include BERTA or REAGAN.
Regular REP4: $200
Senior REP4 (65+) $180
Sunday4: $120 (Sunday performances beginning at or after 6pm)
Regular $65
Senior $55
Sundays $35 (Sunday performances beginning at or
after 4:30pm)
Breakfast with Ed: $30
Lunch & Art: $30
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FEED YOUR HEAD THINKTHEATER2018: JULY 6 - 29
Discover the ultimate theater experience with a Rep Package. Please read below for descriptions of our 2018 package options.
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RISSLER-ROGERS MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE
Contributions added to ticket orders support the Rissler-Rogers Matching Gift Challenge. With thanks to long-time Festival friends, Pat Rissler and James Rogers, your gift to CATF will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000 to support CATF’s ongoing mission to produce and develop new American theater. STUDENT REP PASS SPONSORSHIP
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REP PASSES PRICE* QTY TOTAL
REP6 PASS: includes one ticket to ALL SIX SHOWS!
6-SHOW PASS (REP6) 305
6-SHOW PASS SENIORS 65+ (REP6) 275
6-SUNDAYS (PERFORMANCES BEGINNING AT OR AFTER 4:30PM) 180
FLEX5 PASS: choose FIVE SHOWS in any venue
5-SHOW PASS (FLEX5) 275
5-SHOW PASS SENIORS 65+ (FLEX5) 250
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4-SHOW PASS (REP4) 200
4-SHOW PASS SENIORS 65+ (REP4) 180
4-SUNDAYS (PERFORMANCES BEGINNING AT OR AFTER 6:00PM) 120
SINGLE TICKETS PRICE* QTY TOTAL
REGULAR 65
SENIOR 55
SUNDAY SINGLE (PERFORMANCES BEGINNING AT OR AFTER 4:30PM) 35
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BREAKFAST WITH ED 30
LUNCH & ART 30
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Just choose your selection(s) and add the amount to your order form! Orders must be placed at least one week in advance.
BISTRO 112
A1 FRENCH FARMER Ham, brie, and cornichon pickles on baguette with sea salt kettle-cooked chips & cookie.
A2 COUNTRY CHICKEN SALAD Chicken, grapes, nuts, celery, mayo, and tarragon on baguette with sea salt kettle-cooked chips & cookie.
DOMESTIC
C1 ITALIAN SUB Ham, salami, monterey jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pepperoncini with Italian vinaigrette. With chips & brownie.
C2 “TUNA” SALAD (VEGAN) Chickpeas, vegan mayo, dijon mustard, and chopped red onion. With chips & brownie.
BLUE MOON
B1 THE GOBBLER Smoked turkey, bacon, and Russian dressing with melted provolone cheese on a Kaiser roll. With chips & cookie.
B2 SWEET PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD Poached Anjou pears, red onions, walnuts, gorgonzola cheese over fresh greens with honey-lemon dijon vinaigrette. With a cookie.
TONIC
D1 QUINOA SALAD (VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE) A blend of quinoa, avocado, red onion, jalapeño and cilantro served on a bed of lettuce and tossed in a garlic & lime vinaigrette. With a gluten-free lavender sugar cookie.
D2 GAZPACHO (GLUTEN-FREE) Served with cornbread & lavender sugar-cookie.
INCLUDES
BOTTLED WATER.
AVAILABLE
FOR THURSDAY,
SATURDAY,
AND SUNDAY
MATINEES ONLY.
LECTURE SERIES SATURDAYS AT 5PM | 60 MINUTES FREE | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED
Guest speakers and resident artists discuss issues raised in the season’s plays and challenges facing the contemporary theater.
JULY 7: PLAYWRIGHTS OF THE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL: A DISCUSSION REYNOLDS HALL | 109 KING STREET
JULY 14: BEHIND THE SCENES: THE FRANK CENTER REPERTORY CHANGEOVER* FRANK CENTER | 260 UNIVERSITY DRIVE *following the 2:30 performance of The Cake
JULY 21: THE ACTOR BEHIND RONALD REAGAN: TIM MATHESON SHIPLEY RECITAL HALL | 260 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
JULY 28: MASTERPIECE CAKESHOP V. COLORADO CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION SHIPLEY RECITAL HALL | 260 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CATF IN CONTEXTSATURDAYS AT 10AM IN CCA/II ROOM G03 62 W CAMPUS DRIVE | 60 MINUTES FREE | RESERVATIONS REQUIRED | LIMITED SPACE
A scholarly approach to the repertory. Dive deeper into the themes and unique approaches to the season.
JULY 7: THE FESTIVAL DIRECTORS
JULY 14: SALT TREATY DURING THE COLD WAR
JULY 21: WATER IS SACRED
JULY 28: MOMS DEMAND ACTION FOR GUN SENSE IN AMERICA
AFTER THOUGHTS SATURDAYS FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCES COPPER CANYON | 62 W CAMPUS DRIVE FREE* | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED
Enjoy a drink after the show and share your thoughts with CATF artists and staff as they join you in Copper Canyon (the patio between Studio 112 and the Marinoff Theater).
*additional cost for food and drinks.
FRIDAY FILMS FRIDAYS* AT 2PM AT THE OPERA HOUSE 131 W GERMAN STREET DONATIONS ENCOURAGED | NO RESERVATION REQUIRED
Films that complement the Festival experience shown in Shepherdstown’s historic Opera House.
JULY 13: WATER & POWER: A CALIFORNIA HEIST
JULY 20: TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY
JULY 27: GAYBY BABY
*excluding Opening Weekend.
STAGED READING SERIES TUESDAYS AT 6PM IN THE MARINOFF THEATER 62 W CAMPUS DRIVE FREE | NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Join CATF in supporting all stages of a play by experi-encing new works that are rehearsed and read for audiences in the same day. This exciting opportunity is a perfect complement to a Tuesday night performance of A Late Morning (in America) with Ronald Reagan. See the evolution of new plays in a single evening! (Plays to be selected in June.)
TALKTHEATER
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESThe Contemporary American Theater Festival is dedicated to inspiring and educating through the theatrical experience. CATF’s HostelYOUTH! program offers an immersive 3-day theatrical experience for young adults ages 14-18. The CATF/U program provides deeply discounted tickets and additional workshop offerings to current college students. Additionally, the Festival has partnered with Road Scholars to offer educational adventures that further inspire learning and friendship through theater. To learn more about the Festival’s educational opportunities, visit CATF.org and click on the education tab.
LODGING
STAY ON SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY’S CAMPUS
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CATF and Shepherd University are working together to provide affordable accommodations in resident hall suites on campus! Please contact Company Management for an informational packet and details.
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QUALITY INN 70 MADDEX SQUARE DR / 304.876.3160 Economy option just outside of town
THE THOMAS SHEPHERD INN 300 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.3715 Casually elegant bed and breakfast
DINING THE BAVARIAN INN 164 SHEPHERD GRADE RD / 304.876.2551 Fine Continental and German cuisine
BETTY’S RESTAURANT 112 E GERMAN ST / 304.876.6080 Classic small-town diner
BISTRO 112 112 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.8477 French bistro with garden seating
BLUE MOON CAFÉ 200 E HIGH ST / 304.876.1920 Local eclectic fav with outdoor seating
CHINA KITCHEN 101 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.6620 Casual Chinese fare
DEVONSHIRE ARMS CAFE & PUB 107 S PRINCESS ST / 304.876.9277 Cozy British café and pub
DOMESTIC 117 E GERMAN ST / 304.876.1030 Creative American fare, modern setting
THE GREEN PINEAPPLE 142 E GERMAN ST / 304.870.4439 Bubble Tea and Asian Fusion Fare
KAZU 120 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.8798 Thai and Japanese Cuisine
LOST DOG COFFEE 134 E GERMAN ST / 304.876.0871 Classic coffee shop and eclectic art
MARIA’S TACQUERIA 108 E GERMAN ST / 304.876.3333 Tex-mex cuisine served fast
MECKLENBURG INN 128 E GERMAN ST / 304.876.2126 Traditional bar with beautiful garden
GROOVE TOWN LOUNGE 119 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.0608 Quick and healthy food, juices, and coffee
HECHO EN MEXICO 201 E GERMAN ST / 304.870.2944 Homemade Mexican in historic building
LELLYBELLE CAFÉ 104 E GERMAN ST / 304.702.9322 Quaint lunch and ice cream spot
THE PRESS ROOM 129 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.8777 Fine dining in a comfortable atmosphere
PRESSED FLOUR 111 W GERMAN ST / 304.870.4932 Miniature bakery, big-time taste
RATHSKELLER (BAVARIAN INN) 164 SHEPHERD GRADE RD / 304.876.2551 Casual dining in a European pub
RUMSEY TAVERN (CLARION HOTEL) 233 LOWE DR / 304.876.7000 American cuisine and friendly staff
SHEPHERDSTOWN SWEET SHOP 100 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.2432 Old-world style sweets and sandwiches
TOMMY’S PIZZA 300 E GERMAN ST / 304.876.2577 (101 N MILL ST) Pizza, gyros, and subs by the train tracks
TOWN RUN TAP HOUSE 202 E WASHINGTON ST / 304.876.0502 Brew pub, gallery, vintage arcade parlor
TONIC HERB SHOP & ELIXIR BAR 140 E GERMAN ST / 304.870.4527 Gluten-free soups, salads, sweets and elixirs
SHOPPINGADMIRAL ANALOG’S 133 1/2 W GERMAN ST / 301.491.6050 Audio Assortment & Oddities
THE BRIDGE GALLERY 8566 SHEPHERDSTOWN PIKE / 304.876.2300 Regional fine art, ceramics, photography
CHRISTIAN CAINE 99 MADDEX SQUARE DR / 304.876.1313 Unique bridal and fashion jewelry
COMMUNITY GARDEN MARKET 207 S PRINCESS ST / 304.870.4230 Health food store and farmers market
COPPER CAPTURES & TLC PHOTOGRAPHY 107 E GERMAN ST / 304.263.3100 Wildlife and scenic photography gallery
CREATIVE PROCRASTINATIONS 132 E GERMAN ST / 410.917.7262 An extraordinary emporium
DICKINSON & WAIT GALLERY 121 E GERMAN ST / 304.876.0657 Showcasing handmade American crafts
THE DRAGONFLY BOUTIQUE 121 W GERMAN ST / 304.270.7794 A truly unique boutique
ENCORE APPAREL IN MOTION 108 E WASHINGTON ST / 304.876.3040 Dance apparel
FLOWER HAUS 112 E GERMAN ST / 304.283.0588 Exotic fresh flowers and house plants
FOUR SEASONS BOOKS 116 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.3486 Independent bookstore with best sellers and new finds
GERMAN ST COFFEE & CANDLERY 103 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.1106 A gourmet marketplace
THE GOOD SHOP 123 E GERMAN ST / 304.876.8007 Flax clothing, jewelry, and shoes
GRAPES & GRAINS GOURMET 110 E. GERMAN ST / 304.876.1316 Wine, beer, cheese, crackers, and sweets
THE LOCAL SOURCE 133 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.1380 Local crafters and artisan products
MOUNTAINEER POPCORN 102 E GERMAN ST / 410.937.4612 Locally grown, great-tasting popcorn
THE NOW AND THEN SHOP 106 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.8400 American primitives/repurposed antiques
O’HURLEY’S GENERAL STORE 205 E WASHINGTON ST / 304.876.6907 Dry goods, clothing, tools, and hardware
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RICCO GALLERY 125 W GERMAN ST / 304.870.4175 Original-design contemporary art jewelry
SHEPHERDSTOWN FARMERS MARKET SOUTH KING ST (BEHIND THE LIBRARY) Open 9am - 1pm on Sundays
SHEPHERDSTOWN LIQUORS 202 E WASHINGTON ST / 304.876.2100 Neighborhood liquor store
SHEPHERDSTOWN PEDAL & PADDLE 115 W GERMAN ST / 304.876.3000 Bicycle, canoe, and kayak sales and rentals
UP ON THE HILL 107 E GERMAN ST / 304.839.9031 Baby clothes, supplies, and children’s toys
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