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Comedy

Grand Horizons

by Bess Wohl

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The kids are not alright . . . cue the family hijinks and hysteria.

It’s out with the old and in with the new (sort of). Over a quiet dinner for two, Bill and Nancy serenely decide to divorce after fifty years of marriage. While Nancy feels liberated and Bill seems unfazed, their adult sons Brian and Ben don’t exactly take it well. As the “kids” descend on the Grand Horizons senior living community to mediate, everything they thought they knew about their parents comes crashing down. Bess Wohl’s Tony-nominated comedy is a hilarious, heartbreaking commentary on marriage, family, and the wisdom that comes with age—or not. Bursting with all the joy and pathos of everyday life, Grand Horizons is theatre at its most enjoyable and familiar.

Run time: ~2 hr with one intermission

Content warning: This production contains strong language and adult content, including themes of sexuality and descriptions of sexual situations and alcohol use.

Video

Play the video: Cast Interview, Grand Horizons
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Play the video: Grand Horizons Trailer
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Watch the video: Family Affair, Grand Horizons.
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Play the video: Teaser, Grand Horizons
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Play the video: Meet the Cast of Grand Horizons
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Reviews

“It’s hilarious but profound . . . it’s bawdy and raw but full of genuine heart.” —The Sappy Critic

“This production is sure to entertain audiences.” —Talkin’ Broadway

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Cast

Nick Cearley

Brian
Nick Cearley

Dan Davidson

Tommy
Dan Davidson
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Deb G. Girdler

Carla
Deb G. Girdler

Dale Hodges

Nancy
Dale Hodges
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Jared Joplin

Ben
Jared Joplin

Joneal Joplin

Bill
Joneal Joplin

Shonita Joshi

Jess
Shonita Joshi

Christopher Guthrie

Tommy u/s
Christopher Guthrie

Creative team

Bess Wohl

Playwright
Bess Wohl
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Brian Robertson

Director
Brian Robertson
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Brian c. Mehring

Scenic & Lighting Designer
Brian c. Mehring
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Niki Hernandez-Adams

Costume Designer
Niki Hernandez-Adams

Matt Callahan

Sound Designer
Matt Callahan
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Shannon Rae Lutz

Properties Curator & Design Assistant
Shannon Rae Lutz

Jack Murphy

Technical Director
Jack Murphy
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Margot Whitney

Production Stage Manager
Margot Whitney
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G. Roger Abell

Rehearsal Stage Manager
G. Roger Abell

Lexi Muller

Assistant Stage Manager
Lexi Muller

Events

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Show Up! A Young Professionals Event

January 21, 2023 @ 2:00 pm

Join other Young Professionals at a performance of Grand Horizons then walk to 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lounge to mingle, discuss the show, and enjoy small bites and a beverage, all included in the heavily discounted $15 Show Up! ticket.

Learn more about our YP series including how to get your $15 ticket!

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ETC Essentials

ETC Essentials

January 29, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

Do you trust the old adages “never go to bed angry” or “love means never having to say you’re sorry”? Hear from marriage and family counselors as they parse the good relationship advice from the bad and all the funny anecdotes in between.

This event is free, but registration is required.

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Meet the Artists

January 26 & February 2, 2023

Interested in chatting with the artists behind the productions you love? Meet the Artists is a FREE post-show talk-back series on the second and third Thursday evenings for each production on our main stage. Discussion begins shortly after the show ends.

Accessibility

Icons for large print program, braille, and audio descriptionAudio-described performance

Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 7:30 pm

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Mask-required performance

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 7:30 pm​

Icons for a hearing aid and American Sign LanguageASL-interpreted performance

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 7:30 pm

Relaxed PerformanceRelaxed performance

Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm​

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Photo credits | Ticket Info, Bryant Bentley, Burgess Byrd, and Leslie Goddard-Baum in Detroit ’67 (Mikki Schaffner); Subscriptions, Cast of Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Ticket Discounts, Torie Wiggins in Your Negro Tour Guide. All images by Ryan Kurtz unless otherwise noted.