Evolution Theatre Company Announces Inaugural Season Opening at the Abbey Theater of Dublin

Dublin, Ohio – Evolution Theatre Company announces the opening of its Inaugural Season at the Abbey Theater of Dublin with the AREA PREMIERE of the critically acclaimed play FROM WHITE PLAINS, written by Michael Perlman and directed by Joe Bishara, Theater Supervisor at the Abbey Theater of Dublin. The play focuses on the effects of childhood bullying as the adults who once endured and caused it, confront the past.

In an emotional Academy Awards acceptance speech, Dennis publicly denounces Ethan, the high school bully who he believes pushed his gay best friend to suicide, and who, fifteen years later, inspired the screenplay that garnered the Oscar. As the speech escalates from internationally televised to viral, a now more mature Ethan must confront what he did as a teenager. Thrust into the court of public opinion, their closest relationships begin to unravel. When old actions have unforgivable consequences, how can the world be expected to move forward, and does anyone ever outgrow who they were in high school?

FROM WHITE PLAINS, features Monty Almoro as Dennis, James Harper as Ethan, Ben Hartwig as John, and Jarrod Turnbull as Gregory.

Performance dates and times:

May 13 (Preview), 7:30 p.m.

May 14, (Opening), 8 p.m.

May 15, 8 p.m.

May 16 (Matinee), 2 p.m.

May 19, 7:30 p.m.

May 20, 7:30 p.m.

May 21, 8 p.m.

May 22 (Closing), 8 p.m.

Patrons wishing to view the production from the comfort of their home may live-stream the performances on May 14 at 8 p.m., May 16 at 2 p.m., and May 22 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for all performances may be purchase on the Evolution Theatre Company website www.evolutiontheatre.org and are limited due to the 25% capacity restriction. Face masks and social distancing is required.

About Evolution Theatre Company

Evolution Theatre Company presents works with which the LGBTQQIA community can identify; works that celebrate and validate the community, its present, past and future; works that bring dignity to, and tolerance and acceptance for, the community not only in Columbus but in the country and the world.

We seek to draw audience members into their own experience of theatre, one that will be entertaining, educational, and rewarding.

Through the works produced, we challenge the audience to consider different points of view and alternate values to increase social consciousness and compassion.

Evolution Theatre Company produces small scale, actor-centered plays depicting the comedy and tragedy of the human condition that educate, enlighten and entertain.  This is accomplished by producing works of artistic and social significance with professional expertise and creative passion. In so doing we have developed an audience which supports such work and gives us opportunities to discover and develop local talent, and to establish an alternative professional theatre in Columbus, OH.

Represented in each season are works by established well-known, lesser known and new emerging playwrights and composers.

Evolution Theatre Inc. prohibits discrimination in employment, access, and programs based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race, sex, ethnicity, origin, disability, religious beliefs or age.

Evolution Theatre Company’s Mission Statement

Evolution Theatre Company provides a supportive encouraging environment for celebrating the artistic vision of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and ally (LGBTQQIA) individuals, advancing the understanding of gender issues, and fostering the expression of creative performance arts by and about the LGBTQQIA community.