“The Coast Starlight” pulls into Milwaukee Rep, Sept 3-Oct 6
September 3 – October 6, 2024 in the Stiemke Studio
Direct from Lincoln Center where it left both critics and audiences stunned, the intensely funny and resonant play is about a young man armed with a secret that can land him in terrible trouble as he boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train that runs from Los Angeles to Seattle. With the help of his fellow travelers, all of whom are reckoning with their own choices, he has one thousand miles to figure out a way forward.
Directed by Artistic Director Mark Clements, The Coast Starlight cast features Jack Ball (The Book of Mormon, Broadway) as TJ, Emily S. Chang (Domesticated, Steppenwolf Theatre) as Jane, Yadira Correa (My Broken Language, Signature Theatre) as Anna, Kelley Faulkner (Things I Know To Be True, Milwaukee Rep) as Liz, Justin Huen (Junk and One House Over, Milwaukee Rep) as Noah and Jonathan Wainwright (Dial M For Murder and Junk, Milwaukee Rep) as Ed.
The Coast Starlight creative team includes set design by Jason Fassl (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Run Bambi Run, Milwaukee Rep), costume design by Destiny Harris (What the Constitution Means to Me, Milwaukee Rep), sound design by Josh Schmidt (The Chosen, Milwaukee Rep), choreography by Jenn Rose (Run Bambi Run, Milwaukee Rep), voice and dialect coaching by Jill Walmsley Zager and stage managed by Kimberly Carolus.
Keith Bunin is the author of the play The Coast Starlight, which was commissioned and first produced by La Jolla Playhouse and received its NYC premiere at Lincoln Center Theater in February 2023. His plays The Busy World Is Hushed, The Credeaux Canvas, and The World Over all premiered Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons. His other plays include The Unbuilt City (New York Stage and Film), Sam Bendrix At The Bon Soir (La Jolla Playhouse/City Theater Pittsburgh), The Principality Of Sorrows (Pure Orange Productions). He wrote the book for the musical 10 Million Miles (Atlantic Theater Company). His screenwriting credits include Disney/Pixar’s Onward, Horns, Nimona, and Which Brings Me to You. He was a writer for the HBO TV series In Treatment. He lives in Brooklyn and Rhode Island.
The Coast Starlight is presented by Cheryl Walker and David Walker with Executive Producers Karen Bitzan and Mark Bitzan, Judy Hansen, Rhonda Oberland and Greg Oberland, Mara Swan and Craig Swan, Christine Symchych and Jim McNulty, and Associate Producers Susan Schoenfeld and Howard Schoenfeld. The Stiemke Studio Season is presented by Four-Four Foundation.
The Coast Starlight runs September 3– October 6, 2024, in the Stiemke Studio. Opening night is set for Friday, September 6 at 8pm. To purchase tickets to go to www.MilwaukeeRep.com, call the Ticket Office at 414-224-9490 or visit in person at 108 E Wells Street in Downtown Milwaukee.
For more information, please visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com.
::Fact Sheet::
The Coast Starlight
By Keith Bunin
Directed by Mark Clements
September 3 – October 6, 2024 (Opening Night Friday, September 6 at 8:00pm) in the Stiemke Studio
Talks and Events
Early Bird Performance: Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30pm
TalkBacks: Tuesdays September 10, 24 and October 1 after the performance
Post-Show Panel: Friday, September 27 – PTSD / Trauma with Veterans
Dinner Dialogues Series: Monday, September 30 at Lulu Café and Bar (2265 S Howell Ave). The topic is Missed Connections with guest speaker Michael Anthony Kirsch, founder of Social Connection Circle. Registration is required and the cost is $30. Register here.
For more information on all events visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com
Access Services
Audio-Described Performance: Thursday, September 26 at 7:30pm – the show will be described for patrons who are blind or have low vision.
ASL Performance: Friday, September 27 at 7:30pm – the show will be signed for the deaf or hard of hearing.
Information
Tickets: www.MilwaukeeRep.com, by phone at 414-224-9490, or Ticket Office at 108 E Wells Street, Milwaukee.
Hours: 12noon – 6pm; on performance days the Ticket Office remains open until 15 minutes past curtain.
Student Discounts: Students 18 and under can purchase $20 tickets for select seating areas.
25 & Under: Select $20 tickets available for patrons 25 & Under. (Select 25 & Under price at checkout online)
Group Sales: Discounted tickets for parties of 10+. Call 414-290-5340.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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