Ross Valley Players to Present 'Bus Stop'

From Karin Conn PR: For the fourth selection in their 87th season Ross Valley Players will present the American Classic Bus Stop during the month of March.

Bus Stop is the story of eight lonely people thrust together after being stranded in the middle of a howling snowstorm in rural Kansas. What do an aspiring singer, two cowboys, two waitresses, a professor, a sheriff, and a bus driver have in common? Under Mr. Inge’s expert hand, what results is a story of how we connect with others in ways that are often very funny, very human, and uncompromisingly true.

Directed by Christian Haines, the Ross Valley Players production of Bus Stop becomes a timely meditation on the myths and realities of the American Dream. Whether it’s 1955 or 2017, the love, hopes, and aspirations of these strangers forced to take shelter in the heartland will feel fresh and familiar. We identify with each character as they seek to surmount an unexpected delay on their journey to their own personal dream.

William Inge has emerged as one of the great, if under-appreciated, American playwrights of the mid-20th century. Rife with sexual tension and humor, Bus Stop was nominated for four Tony Awards during its original run.

Full Cast: Dr. Lyman (Ron Dritz), Virgil (Aeron Macintyre), Elma (Ariana Mahallati), Bo (Andrew Morris), Cheri (Laura Peterson), Will (Steve Price), Grace (Mary Ann Rodgers) and Carl (Jeffrey Taylor)

When: March 2nd to March 26th.
Performances are Thursdays (7:30pm), Fridays (8:00pm), Saturdays (8:00pm,) & Sundays (2:00pm)

Special Night:

Thursday, March 2nd - Preview Night
Friday, March 3rd - Opening Night
Saturday, March 4th - Buzz At The Barn - 7:00pm pre-show cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres and wine.
Sunday, March 12th - Talkback 1 - meet the director and actors immediately after the matinee performance.
Sunday, March 19th - Talkback 2 - meet the director and actors immediately after the matinee performances.
Sunday, March 26th - Closing Night

Where: Ross Valley Players: Barn Theatre - 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA 94957. (415) 456-9555 ext. 1

Tickets:
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: $27 GA ($15 for under the age of 25).
Thursdays: $22 GA ($12 for under the age of 25).
Preview Night - Thursday, March 2nd - $10 minimum donation suggested.
To order tickets, call 415-456-9555, ext. 1 or visit here.

Image via Karin Conn PR