John — Cadence

Annie Baker’s Haunting Drama, John Opens in October

Richmond, VA—Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Virginia Rep is pleased to present its first production of the 2016-2017 season, John by Annie Baker. John is presented in association with Artober, hosted by CultureWorks. Elias and Jenny, a young couple struggling to stay together, arrive at a bed and breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the week after Thanksgiving. Met by a cheerful innkeeper, and surrounded by thousands of watchful inanimate objects, the two search for connection in lives heavy with loneliness. One of TIME Magazine's top ten plays of 2015, John intertwines the natural and the supernatural in a haunting meditation on life and love.

“Annie Baker’s John... is so good on so many levels that it casts a unique and brilliant light. “ —The New Yorker

John is directed by Rusty Wilson. Title roles are played by Matt Bloch, Anne Michelle Forbes, Kelly Kennedy, and Jean Miller. The design team includes: Rich Mason (Scenic Design), Andrew Bonniwell (Lighting Design), Emily DeAngelis (Costume Design), Ryan Jones and Robbie Kinter (Sound Design), Lara Koplin (Scenic Artist and Set Dressing), Elaina Riddell (Properties), and Tommy Hawfield (Technical Director). Clara Myers is the Stage Manager and Rich Mason serves as the Production Manager.

John is made possible through the generosity and support of Cadence Theatre Company’s Season Sponsor, Salomon & Ludwin, and our show co-sponsor, Joe Hoyle in honor of Sarah Hoyle. Other major supporters include the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, The Virginia Commission for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, and Community Idea Stations.

John by Annie Baker
October 20—November 12, 2016 (Preview Performances October 20 and 21)
Theatre Gym at the Virginia Rep Center
114 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
Direction by Rusty Wilson
Talk Back Sunday: October 30 after the 4 p.m. matinee
Tickets are $10-$35
John contains adult language and content. Recommended for ages 16+.

For single ticket information and for show times, contact www.virginiarep.org or call 282-2620.