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Merrimack Repertory Theatre presents Homestead Crossing


Merrimack Repertory TheatreThe surprise arrival of two young lovers needing assistance disrupts a predictable day in the life of a comfortably married middle-aged couple in the world premiere production of Homestead Crossing, a comedy by William Donnelly, directed by Kyle Fabel at Merrimack Repertory Theatre. Homestead Crossing runs from September 6-September 30.

"William Donnelly is a writer with an elegant wit and a unique way of looking at human relationships," said MRT Artistic Director Charles Towers. "I wanted to open our renovated space with something that reflected MRT's core. Because MRT has become renowned for producing contemporary and new plays, especially by American writers, producing Homestead Crossing - a world premiere by a Massachusetts playwright, seemed a perfect fit."

Homestead Crossing will feature David Adkins as Noel, Ross Cowan as Tobin, Corinna May as Anne, and Lesley Shires as Claudia. David Adkins previously appeared in The Seafarer and Tranced, while Ross Cowan, Corinna May and Lesley Shires all make their MRT debuts. Kyle Fabel has previously directed Mrs. Whitney, The Persian Quarter, Fabuloso, Tranced, The Four of Us and Trying at MRT. The creative team for Homestead Crossing consists of Anita Stewart (Scenic Designer), Lara de Bruijn (Costume Designer), Shane Rettig (Sound Designer), and Paul Hackenmueller (Lighting Designer).

Director Kyle Fabel commented on his experience working with William Donnelly and directing the play, sharing "I'm very much enjoying working with Bill Donnelly, for the second time, on one of his plays. Watching a Bill Donnelly play is a very satisfying, moving, and hilarious experience".

Playwright William Donnelly added "Ultimately, it's about love and expectations and worrying that the life you're living maybe isn't your ideal life. I hope those are things that everyone can relate to."

William Donnelly is a Massachusetts-based playwright. His plays have been produced at the Berkshire Theatre Festival, Portland Stage Company, The Active Theater Company, Act II Playhouse, The Public Theatre, The Unicorn Theatre, the Theater Alliance, Mad Cat, the Sacred Fools Theatre, Mill 6 Collaborative, Rough & Tumble, and many other local theaters as well. Several of his short works have appeared in the Boston Theatre Marathon. In 2005, he was awarded a New Theatre Works grant by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. He has been a Clauder Competition finalist two times and his play Magnetic North was awarded the Clauder Competition grant in 2006. He currently resides in Massachusetts and is a member of the Dramatic Guild.

Tickets begin at just $20 and are on sale now thru MRT.org or by calling 978-654-4678.

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