Hamden Actor Performs in "Our Country's Good"

STORRS. Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will stage the Tony Award nominated and Olivier Award winning play, Our Country's Good, by Timberlake Wertenbaker. Tabatha Gayle takes the stage as Mary Brenham. Performances will be held in the Nafe Katter Theatre from November 30th through December 10th, 2017. For tickets and information please visit crt.uconn.edu or call (860) 486-2113.

Gayle says, "Our Country’s Good takes a look at humanity and at what threshold a person is considered moral, or even a human being. It’s exciting taking a look at the lengths a person will go to to distinguish themselves from so-called “monsters”, being the convicts, when really, we’re all capable of so much if put in a certain position. Getting to feel the weight of words like “guilty” and “sin” during this rehearsal process as Mary has really opened my eyes to what labels do to a person’s perception of themselves and the verbal barriers we establish between ourselves and others to protect us from what we’re actually capable of, of what everyone is capable of."

New South Wales, 1780s: The Sirius arrives on the shores of Australia bringing Royal Marines and convicts together in a penal colony. Second Lieutenant Ralph Clark stages the first play in Australia casting the convicts in an experiment to discover the rehabilitative power of art. Theft, escapes, and only two copies of the script provide most of the drama in rehearsals, but the play ultimately turns the prison into an escape from punishment. Soon the lines blur between captors and captives and the players begin to discover the characters that lie within both on and off the stage. "Our Country's Good" is an acclaimed and award-winning historical drama that provides both passion and humor and a look at the humanizing power of play.

PERFORMANCE AND TICKET INFORMATION

Evening performances start at 7:30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Select matinee performances start at 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Single tickets are available now. Single tickets range from $10 to $33. All student tickets are $10.

On Wednesday, December 6th, patrons can purchase tickets to Dine with Design, a pre-show dinner with members of the creative team for a behind-the-scenes experience. Dinner includes entrees and dessert.
Post-show discussions with members of the cast and crew will follow the performance on Thursday, December 7th at 7:30pm and the matinee Saturday, December 9th at 2pm.

Children must be at least 4 years old to attend CRT productions. CRT recommends ages 15 and up (R) for this production. For additional ticket information or to charge tickets by phone, call 860.486.2113. All sales are final; no refunds. Play selections and performance dates are subject to change.

Please call the box office at 860.486.2113 for tickets and additional information or visit www.crt.uconn.edu for specific show dates and times because performance schedules vary and are subject to change.

The Nafe Katter Theatre is located on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT