{"id":17056,"date":"2016-11-22T11:39:59","date_gmt":"2016-11-22T16:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/college.unc.edu\/?p=17056"},"modified":"2024-07-02T16:30:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T16:30:04","slug":"may-queen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collegearchive.unc.edu\/?p=17056","title":{"rendered":"PlayMakers Repertory Company presents ‘The May Queen’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jenny Latimer as Nicole and Julie Fishell as Gail Gillespie in PlayMakers Repertory Company\u2019s production of \u201cTHE MAY QUEEN\u201d by Molly Smith Metzler. (photo by Jon Gardiner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PlayMakers Repertory Company <\/a>presents the regional premiere of \u201cThe May Queen,\u201d an acclaimed original comedy by Molly Smith Metzler, Nov. 22-Dec. 11. Directed by Vivienne Benesch, \u201cThe May Queen\u201d is the story of Jen Nash, former high school “May Queen” who returns to her hometown as an office temp. What happens when she meets up with her former classmates? It’s a mixed-up mash-up of high school reunion meets “The Office.”<\/p>\n

“The May Queen speaks to core values of community and homecoming, of our nostalgia for that shimmering time on the edge of adulthood in high school, and the power of memory to shape our present — a present that may not be anything close to what we expected,” said Vivienne Benesch, PlayMakers’ Producing Artistic Director. “We are thrilled to host the regional premiere of this special play, and a playwright whose singularly funny, human voice is like a window into our souls. Molly’s work has a huge heart to it that celebrates real people and real relationships, quirks and all, and entertains from start to finish.”<\/p>\n

“This play is set in my beloved hometown, Kingston, New York, and is a story of one woman’s homecoming, As for most of us, the journey of ‘going home’ can take some unexpected twists and turns, and that’s what I strove to capture in this play,” explained Molly Smith Metzler. “Having PlayMakers produce the show is another kind of homecoming, as I worked with Vivienne in the original production. I hope audiences will laugh, cry and toast to their own May Queens when they watch it!<\/p>\n

Making their PlayMakers\u2019 debut are: Andrea<\/strong> Syglowski <\/strong>as Jen Nash (recent credits include \u201cBenefit of Doubt\u201d at Roundabout Theatre Company; the film \u201cThe Last Appeal,\u201d and she will be appearing as Nora in The Huntington Theatre Company\u2019s upcoming production of \u201cA Doll\u2019s House\u201d), Nate Miller<\/strong> as Mike Petracca (recently on stage in \u201cOf Good Stock as Hunter\u201d and \u201cRipcord\u201d at Manhattan Theatre Club; appearing on TV in \u201cThe Good Wife\u201d ), Rishan<\/strong> Dhamija <\/strong>as David Lund (international stage credits include \u201cArsenic and Old Lace\u201d for At Rise Productions, New Delhi and \u201cShiva Calling\u201d at Idea Worx Productions, New Delhi), Jenny<\/strong> Latimer<\/strong> as Nicole (Cossette in the 25th\u00a0Anniversary tour of \u201cLes Miserables\u201d).<\/p>\n

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Julie Fishell as Gail Gillespie, Jenny Latimer as Nicole, Andrea Syglowski as Jennifer Nash, and RIishan Dhamija as David Lund in PlayMakers Repertory Company\u2019s production of \u201cTHE MAY QUEEN\u201d by Molly Smith Metzler. (photo by Jon Gardiner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Returning to perform is PlayMakers\u2019 company favorite, Julie<\/strong> Fishell<\/strong> as Gail Gillespie (\u201cSweeney Todd\u201d, \u201cThree Sisters\u201d, and \u201cPeter and the Starcatcher\u201d).<\/p>\n

The Creative Team of \u201cThe May Queen\u201d includes: \u00a0Vivienne Benesch <\/strong>(Director), Jan Chambers <\/strong>(Scenic Designer), Tracy Christensen <\/strong>(Costume Designer), Scott Bolman <\/strong>(Lighting Designer), Anna Warda Alex <\/strong>(Sound Designer), John Patrick <\/strong>(Voice Coach), Hannah-Jean Farris <\/strong>(Stage Manager), Charles K. Bayang <\/strong>(Assistant Stage Manager), Shaun Patrick Tubbs <\/strong>(Assistant Director).<\/p>\n

This new comedy can be enjoyed by everyone who ever went to high school or who\u2019s ever worked in an office. Contains some adult themes and language and is recommended for audiences 14 and older.<\/p>\n

About PlayMakers<\/u>:<\/h4>\n

PlayMakers is the professional theater in residence in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s College of Arts and Sciences and the Carolinas\u2019 premier resident professional theater company. New York\u2019s Drama League has named PlayMakers one of the \u201cbest regional theatres in America.\u201d<\/p>\n

Performances<\/u>:<\/h4>\n

\u201cThe May Queen\u201d takes the stage at the Paul Green Theatre in the Center for Dramatic Art at 150 Country Club Road. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday and Saturday Dec. 2. Previews: Nov. 22-23. Opening Night & Press Opening: Nov. 26. There will be no performances on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For information and to purchase tickets, call 919.962.7529 or visit playmakersrep.org.<\/a> Individual ticket prices for \u201cThe May Queen\u201d start at $10 for students with ID and $15 for non-students.<\/p>\n

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PlayMakers Repertory Company presents the regional premiere of \u201cThe May Queen,\u201d an acclaimed original comedy by Molly Smith Metzler, Nov. 22-Dec. 11. \u201cThe May Queen\u201d is the story of Jen Nash, former high school “May Queen” who returns to her hometown as an office temp. 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