Pittsburgh Native Performs in CRT's The Grapes of Wrath

STORRS. Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) opens its 2018-19 season with Frank Galati's award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck's, "The Grapes of Wrath." Gary English will direct. Angela Hunt performs as Ma. Performances will be held in the Harriet S. Jorgenson Theatre from October 4th through October 14th, 2018. For tickets and information please visit crt.uconn.edu or call (860) 486-2113.

Hunt says, "Working on “The Grapes of Wrath” has been grounding. The role of Ma Joad has challenged me personally and professionally and I welcome that challenge. I look forward to seeing how the audience responds to such a visceral show."

"The Grapes of Wrath" traces the journey of the Joad family, as they are forced off their farm, and flee the Dust Bowl in search of a new life. Unrelenting struggle and strife meet them at every turn, testing the limits of the human spirit. Still, they have hope. Winner of the 1990 Tony Award for Best Play, Frank Galati's adaptation of John Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize-winning novel follows the Joad's as they make the rough trek to California, the land of the American Dream. This Depression-era tale of family and human resilience asks, when thousands are without work, is survival a matter of competition or cooperation?
Richardson says, "Working on Grapes of Wrath has been a completely new way of learning for me. It's my first time being an assistant and working with Teddy has taught me about the designing process and how to enhance the atmosphere of the show. From the rehearsals to tech week, working on this show has been both fun and valuable for me."

CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM

The creative team includes: Gary English (Director), Kristen P.E. Zarabozo (Scenic Design), Joey Morrisette (Lighting Design), Darby Newsome (Costume Design), Teddy Carraro (Sound Design), Eddie Vitcavage (Dramaturg), Joe Jung (Music Director), Tom Kosis (Stage Manager).

The cast includes: Joe Jung (Casey), Mauricio Miranda (Tom Joad), Ken O'Brien (Pa), Angela Hunt (Ma), Johanna Leister (Granma), Dale AJ Rose (Granpa), Sebastian Nagpal (Al), Nikolai Fernandez (Uncle John), Alex Campbell (Rose of Sharon), Nicholas Greika (Noah/Man 7), Aaron Bantum (Muley Graves/Floyd Knowles), Aidan Marchetti (Connie Rivers), Rob Barnes (Singer/Narrator), Bethany Rocktaschel (Ruthie), Rosie Rossi (Ruthie), Nick Glowacki (Boy in Barn), Tristan Rewald (Man 1), Bryan Mittelstadt (Man 2), Matthew Bader (Man 3), Kevin Biciunas (Man 4), Perry Madison (Man 5), Ethan Caso (Man 6), Megan Casagrande (Woman 1), Kristen Wolfe (Woman 2), Erin Cessna (Woman 3), Sierra Kane (Woman 4), Carly Polistina (Woman 5).

PERFORMANCE AND TICKET INFORMATION

Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Select matinee performances start at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Single tickets are available now. Single tickets range from $10 to $35. All student tickets are only $10.

Children must be at least 4 years old to attend CRT productions. 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.edufor specific show dates and times because performance schedules vary and are subject to change.

The Harriet S. Jorgenson Theatre is located on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT.