A woman in a black sweat suit stand and talks while holding up a finger.

Portia and the cast of Our Town (2013). Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

Our Town

Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama presents a timeless commentary on the transience of human existence.

January 25, 2013 — February 24, 2013

Teenagers George and Emily meet, fall in love, marry—and suffer the slings and arrows of everyday life. Wilder transforms their ordinary story into a poignant and captivating exploration of mortality and the interconnectivity of human beings.

In celebration of the play’s 75th-anniversary year, Stephen Rayne (The Heavens Are Hung In Black, Sabrina Fair and Parade) returns to direct a diverse cast, creating an Our Town for our time.

Artistic Team

Written by Thornton Wilder

Director Stephen Rayne

Scenic Design Tony Cisek

Costume Design Kate Turner-Walker

Lighting Design Pat Collins

Original Music and Sound Design David Budries and Nathan A. Roberts

Movement and Mime Director Mark Jaster

Hair and Make-Up Design Anne Nesmith

Production Stage Manager Brandon Prendergast

Assistant Stage Manager Kate Kilbane

New York Casting Laura Stanczyk Casting, CSA

Cast

Portia

Stage Manager

James Konicek

Doc Gibbs

Jenn Walker

Mrs. Gibbs

Kimberly Schraf

Mrs. Webb

Christopher Wilson

Joe Crowell, Jr and Si Crowell

Kevin S. McAllister

Howie Newsome and People of the Town

Nickolas Vaughan

George Gibbs

Brynn Tucker

Rebecca Gibbs

Joey Ibanez

Wally Webb and People of the Town

Alyssa Gagarin

Emily Webb

John Lescault

Professor Willard and Joe Stoddard

Craig Wallace

Mr. Webb

Susan Lynskey

Mrs. Fairchild and People of the Town

Jon Hudson Odom

Mr. Carter and People of the Town

Tom Story

Simon Stimson

Kellee Knighten Hough

Mrs. Soames and People of the Town

Frederick Strother

Constable Warren

Tony Nam

Sam Craig and People of the Town

Michael Bunce

People of the Town

Erin Driscoll

People of the Town

From the Gallery

A young man leans against a latter while a young woman puts an arm around her soldier.

Brynn Tucker and Nickolas Vaughan as Rebecca and George Gibbs in the Ford’s Theatre production of Our Town, directed by Stephen Rayne. Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

A woman stands on a stage and speaks to the audience. Behind her a number of chairs are suspended in mid-air, half of which have people sitting in them.

Portia as Stage Manager with the cast of the Ford’s Theatre production of Our Town, directed by Stephen Rayne. Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

A woman stands on a stage. Several people behind her sit in chairs, and several more sit in chairs suspended by wires in mid-air.

Portia as Stage Manager with the cast of the Ford’s Theatre production of Our Town, directed by Stephen Rayne. Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

A young man sits on the ground and speaks to a young woman who sits in front of him. Behind them are series of chairs, some empty and some with people sitting in them.

Nickolas Vaughan as George and Alyssa Gagarin in the Ford’s Theatre production of Our Town, directed by Stephen Rayne. Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

A woman stands on a stage full of chairs and ladders. Behind her a spotlight is focused on a standing min, while others sit in chairs and watch him.

Portia as Stage Manager in the Ford’s Theatre production of Our Town, directed by Stephen Rayne. Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

Two women dressed in gray sit in chairs on a stage and laugh together.

Jenn Walker and Kimberly Schraf in the Ford’s Theatre production of Our Town, directed by Stephen Rayne. Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

A group of people sit in chairs on a stage. Two stand on tall ladders. One man stands and speaks to the group.

The cast in the Ford’s Theatre production of Our Town, directed by Stephen Rayne. Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

Portia as Stage Manager in the Ford’s Theatre production of Our Town, directed by Stephen Rayne. Photo by T. Charles Erickson.