Dreamwell ends "Season of Inciting Theatre"

Dreamwell - Concluding its "Season of Inciting Theatre," Dreamwell Theatre presents Playboy of the Western World by J.M. Synge on November 13, 14, 20, and 21 with all performances at 7:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Society (at Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street). Directed by Rich Riggleman and assistant directed by Meg Dobbs. Tickets are $12 regular, $10 senior, and $8 student. Reservations can be made here or by calling 319-541-0140.

When young renegade Christy Mahon stumbles into a remote pub on the Irish coast he soon catches the eye of every woman around with his daring story, including the innkeeper's beautiful daughter Pegeen Mike. Christy is on the run after murdering his father and now women chase him everywhere, Pegeen begins to fall in love with him, and life is good... until his father turns up to tell his side of the story!

First produced in 1907, this play sent shock waves through the dramatic world, pushing the limits of decency and stoking an already red-hot nationalistic fire. Though met with near instant rioting and controversy, it is now considered a masterpiece of poetic drama. The cast is led by Kevin Moore as Christy and Ottavia De Luca as Pegeen.

Cast
(in order of appearance)
Pegeen Mike - Ottavia De Luca
Shawn - Brad Quinn
Michael - Tom Aprile
Philly - John Crosheck
Jimmy - Gary Tyrrell
Christy - K. Michael Moore
Widow Quinn - Robyn McCright
Susan - Erin Mills
Nelly - Elizabeth Dobbs
Sara - Elisabeth Ross
Old Mahon - Brian Tanner