ABOUT THE PLAY
Over a quiet dinner for two, Bill and Nancy calmly decide to divorce after fifty years of marriage. While Nancy feels liberated and Bill seems unfazed, their adult sons don’t exactly take it well. As their kids descend on the Grand Horizons senior living community in an attempt to mediate, everything they thought they knew about their parents comes crashing down. This Tony-nominated comedy is a hilarious, heartbreaking commentary on marriage, family, and the wisdom that comes with age—or not.
GRAND HORIZONS
By Bess Wohl
Directed by Angela Mason
Audio Description by Gravity Access — link for more information
When: January 24-February 23, Friday/Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 2 PM
Where: Altarena Playhouse
1409 High Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Note: This play contains strong language.
“Smart and funny, ‘Grand Horizons’ makes a big statement on opening night. Defying easy categorization into comedy or drama, the show demonstrates how funny the serious matters of life can be as well as the nuggets of sobering truth that are part of the best jokes. With witty dialogue, unexpected turns, and well-developed characters, ‘Grand Horizons’ delivers a show that is not only entertaining, but leaves an impression.”
—Kelly Rogers Flynt, Broadway World
“From the opening lines… we know we’re in for a wild ride… The entire cast handles well both the play’s humor and drama… Director Angela Mason expertly guides the comedy… It’s well worth a trip to Alameda to see Altarena’s fine production of “Grand Horizons.”
—Zack Rogow, Theatrius
“The acting, as always at the Altarena, was solid… ‘Grand Horizons’ is a sneaky play that comes wrapped in plain paper, but inside the box is Shakespeare’s mirror where we get to see our better selves up on stage.”
—Gene Kahane, Alameda Post
“Perceptively directed by [Angela] Mason, who sets a nice energetic pace to the action, the show features a talented group of actors.”
—Sally Hogarty, East Bay Times
THE CAST (in alphabetical order)
Ellen Brooks as Nancy
Ron Dritz as Bill
Thomas Hutchinson as Tommy
Tyler Iiams as Brian
Peter Marietta as Ben
Laura Morgan as Jess
Lori Mrochinski as Carla
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Angela Mason
Artistic Director: Katina Psihos Letheule
Stage Manager: Liora Jacob
Technical Director: Brian Grove
Set Designer/Construction: Tom Curtin
Lighting Designer: Adrian Gilstrap
Sound Designer: Vince Lucchesi
Scenic Artisan: Jeremy Letheule
Costume Designer: Ava Byrd
Prop Designer: Vicki Kagawan
Intimacy Director: Heather Ondersma
FRONT OF HOUSE
General Manager: Kari Warfield
Box Office Manager: David Saltzer
House Manager: Joan Legaspi
PRODUCTION SPONSORS
Jim Price
Cathy Peloquin & Ron Quilici
Tik Thurston
SEASON SPONSORS
Karen Austin
Karen Butter
Dona Fuller
Bill & Jackie Gibbs
Marlene & Steve Kofman
Pat Macholl
Faye Wilson
C’era Una Volta
Gallagher and Lindsey Property Management