‘Gamma Rays’ now playing at Steel River Playhouse
“The most compelling work of its kind since TennesseeWilliams’ The Glass Menagerie” — Variety April 5, 2017.
With that kind of commentary, how can you not go to see “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-inthe-Moon Marigolds,” the Pulitzer award-winning play by Paul Zindel, di- rected by Amanda Coffin which runs through Sunday, April 30 at Steel River Playhouse.
The story centers on the lives of a single mother and her two teenage daughters, and how they each cope with the hardship, broken dreams, and disappointments that envelop them. Even as it explores the darker human emotions of bitterness, despair and jealousy, the play also focuses on hope and triumph over adversity— how even under the most daunting circumstances, amazing things can happen and beautiful things can grow fromdamaged beginnings.
Tillie loves knowing the underlying scientific structure of the world. It keeps her sane, free from her turbulent home life and free from her overbearing mother’s constant need for attention. But could science be a
way of gaining hermother’s ply the spark of imagination.love?Canaprojectwithirradiated marigold seeds The cast includes Reat the school science fair becca Stern (Tillie), Andrea show her mother that TilFrassoni (Beatrice), Hanlie is more than just half a nah Paczkowski (Ruth), test-tube? Betsy Chapman (Nanny),
Zindel’s tale of crazy reland Leanna Doyle (Janice). atives, radioactive flora Tickets are $22 for an and a passion for science is adult, $19 for Seniors (65+) a dark and dreamy tale of and $15 for Students. Tickone girl’s struggle to surets can be ordered online at vive the trauma of growwww.steelriver.org. Online ing up by escaping into sciticketing allows audience ence. ‘The Effect of Gamma members to select their Rays on Man-In-The-Moon seat. Groups of ten or more Marigolds,” discovers what are eligible for a discount. beautiful flora might grow fromseemingly rotten remnants when you simply ap- Andrea Frassoni. left, Betsy Chapman and Hannah Paczkowski are seen in a scene from “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.’
About Steel River Playhouse
Steel River Playhouse is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable education and performance facility that seeks to strengthen community, inspire creative exploration, educate, and entertain, through the presentation of quality performing arts events and education for diverse audiences. Students and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to explore and grow their skills by working side-by-side with professional instructors, performers, directors, and designers.