This comedy by Carly Mensch (Orange is the New Black, GLOW, Weeds, Nurse Jackie), takes a wry look at the nature of belief in these changing times.
Uber-hip Brooklynites Pam and Dixon take pride in their secular, philosophical approach to parenting. When their 16-year-old daughter Julie decides to become a Christian, their laid-back, open-minded facade is exposed. Called “smart, sassy, and rewarding” by The New York Times, Carly Mensch’s Oblivion takes a wry look at the nature of belief in these changing times, and reveals that growing up isn’t just for kids anymore.
The cast of Oblivion features Zach Brewster-Geisz as Dixon, Jonathan Frye as Bernard, Ruthie Rado as Julie, and Mindy Shaw as Pam. Oblivion is written by Carly Mensch, best known for writing and producing television shows including GLOW, Orange is the New Black, Nurse Jackie, and Weeds, and for her plays Now Circa Then, All Hail Hurricane Gordo, and Len, Asleep in Vinyl. The production is directed by Unexpected Stage Company co-founder Christopher Goodrich. The creative team also includes Kristen Jepperson (set design), Matthew Mills (sound design), Andrew Dodge (lighting design), and John Barbee (props).
Oblivion is HELEN HAYES AWARDS RECOMMENDED©
SPECIAL EVENT:
Talk back immediately following the Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. performance with Rabbi Kobey of Congregation Or Chadash, Reverend Green of River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, and members of the cast.
INFO: 301-337-8290
Pay-What-You-Can preview performance: Thursday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Discounts available for students, seniors, military, and groups.
FREE STUDENT AND TEACHER TICKETS!
Thanks so funding from the Montgomery County Executive Ball Funds and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, we are happy to be offering complimentary student and teacher tickets to every performance of Oblivion. Tickets can be reserved at oblivioncomedy.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006.* Please note Oblivion contains strong language.
*With valid ID. Up to 150 complimentary tickets will be provided to students and teachers during the run of Oblivion.
Purchase tickets in advance at oblivioncomedy.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 800-838-3006, and save!
Advanced Price tickets (a small handling fee may be added to the prices below):
Preview Performances: $10 General Admission
Student Tickets (any performance, with ID): $10
Thursday and Friday evenings: $18 General Admission; $16 Seniors and Military
Saturday and Sunday matinees: $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors and Military
Saturday evenings: $25 General Admission, $23 Seniors and Military
Price for tickets purchased at the door:
Preview Performances: $12.50 General Admission
Student Tickets (any performance, with ID): $12.50
Thursday and Friday evenings: $20.50 General Admission, $18.50 Seniors and Military
Saturday and Sunday matinees: $22.50 General Admission, $20.50 Seniors and Military
Saturday evenings: $27.50 General Admission, $25.50 Seniors and Military
Phone: 800-838-3006
Email: rachel@unexpectedstage.org
2017/07/13 - 2017/08/06
Additional time info:
Pay-What-You-Wish Performance on July 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Discounted previews July 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. and July 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Opening night July 15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., followed by light refreshments
Benefit performance - The Friday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. performance of Carly Mensch's (GLOW, Orange is the New Black) Oblivion benefits Kollaboration DC with a portion of the ticket sales.
Talk back immediately following the Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. performance of Carly Mensch's Oblivion, with Rabbi Kobey of Congregation Or Chadash, Reverend Green of River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, and members of the cast.
River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation
6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
Please call us at 301-337-8290 with any questions, or if we may make any accommodations.