Edward Albee's
WHO's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
At the White Mountain School
Blackbox Theatre
February 8, 9, 15, 16 @ 7:30 pm
February 10 & 17 @ 2 pm
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf promises explosive night of drinking, screams, tears, sex, violence and drama in this American classic about the complications of marriageThe Upstage Players invites audiences to Edward Albee’s critically acclaimed drama Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf at the Black Box Theatre on the White Mountain School Campus on February 8,9,10,15,16 & 17. George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive, the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn't care less. But underneath the edgy banter, which is cross-fired between both couples, lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair. George and Martha's inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by the enormous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves: a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship. In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives. Albee’s play garnered both Tony awards for its Broadway production and Oscars for its film adaptation becoming Albee’s most well-known and most decorated work.
Directed by Upstage Artistic Director Andrew Lidestri, the play has been moved from to the White Mountain school for a much more intimate experience. Audiences are welcomed right into George & Martha’s home seated less than 5 feet from where the action takes place in a sprawling living room set that takes up the entire width of the building. The small ensemble cast is led by Upstage newcomer but stage veteran Kate Goldsborough in the iconic role of Martha, portrayed in the famous film by screen legend Elizabeth Taylor. Dennis MacKay plays George, Martha’s husband and sparring partner, coming to this play after just playing a pivotal lead role in this past fall’s production of You Can’t Take it with You. Our other couple is portrayed by Upstage favorites Connor MacDonald as Nick and Kristjar Nielson as Honey. Both MacDonald and MacKay have just been honored with Best Actor nominations by the New Hampshire Theatre Awards for performances in Upstage productions in 2018.
This play is a piece of iconic American theatre but contains some strong language and adult situations and is not appropriate for all viewers. Seating is reserved in this small venue so get your tickets early.
Directed by Upstage Artistic Director Andrew Lidestri, the play has been moved from to the White Mountain school for a much more intimate experience. Audiences are welcomed right into George & Martha’s home seated less than 5 feet from where the action takes place in a sprawling living room set that takes up the entire width of the building. The small ensemble cast is led by Upstage newcomer but stage veteran Kate Goldsborough in the iconic role of Martha, portrayed in the famous film by screen legend Elizabeth Taylor. Dennis MacKay plays George, Martha’s husband and sparring partner, coming to this play after just playing a pivotal lead role in this past fall’s production of You Can’t Take it with You. Our other couple is portrayed by Upstage favorites Connor MacDonald as Nick and Kristjar Nielson as Honey. Both MacDonald and MacKay have just been honored with Best Actor nominations by the New Hampshire Theatre Awards for performances in Upstage productions in 2018.
This play is a piece of iconic American theatre but contains some strong language and adult situations and is not appropriate for all viewers. Seating is reserved in this small venue so get your tickets early.
