Boomerang Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of "The Great Divide"
A comedic exploration of what it means to be loved, to be left behind, only to discover what it means to survive.
BOOMERANG THEATRE COMPANY
Proudly Presents the World Premiere of
THE GREAT DIVIDE
A comedic exploration of what it means to be loved, to be left behind, only to discover what it means to survive.
Written and performed by AMY CROSSMAN
Directed by SCOTT EBERSOLD
THREE-WEEK LIMITED OFF-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT
OCTOBER 5 – OCTOBER 22, 2023 AT THE HERE ARTS CENTER
OPENING NIGHT IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT 7 P.M.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT HERE.ORG/SHOWS/THE-GREAT-DIVIDE
BOOMERANG THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Amy Crossman’s THE GREAT DIVIDE, directed by Scott Ebersold. THE GREAT DIVIDE will play a three-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway’s HERE (145 6th Ave. Enter on Dominick, 1 block south of Spring). This production is a part of SubletSeries@HERE: a curated rental program, that provides artists with subsidized space and equipment, as well as a technical liaison. Performances begin Thursday, October 5 and continue through Sunday, October 22. Opening Night is Saturday, October 7 (7 p.m.). Tickets are $30 and available at here.org/shows/the-great-divide/.
Everything is fine! No, seriously, it is - it's super duper extra never been better everything's – wait, do you think Eli's gonna kiss her tonight at midnight? Do you think he loves her back? Do you think he – no, no, no one’s got a drinking problem, and the panic attacks are just, no, they’re – it’s fine, everything’s fine!! Right? Right! This comedic exploration delves into the complex territory of love, loss, and the resilience to choose life in the face of incalculable loss.
In THE GREAT DIVIDE, our protagonist’s inner conflict unravels with wit and charm, while addressing the profound themes of love, loss, and the path to healing. As the play unravels, the audience will be taken on a heartfelt and hilarious ride, celebrating the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The story emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and overcoming personal challenges, ultimately teaching us that even in the darkest moments, one can find hope and light.
Content Warning: Suicide
THE GREAT DIVIDE is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the aftermath of suicide. The play delves into sensitive themes, including self-harm and emotional distress related to suicide. While the production handles these topics with care and respect, we understand that they can be distressing for some individuals. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment for all attendees. Mental health is a priority, and we encourage anyone who may be affected by the themes in the play to seek support from mental health professionals or helplines. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
The production features scenic design by Ant Ma, costume design by Brynne Oster-Bainnson, and lighting design by Derek VanHeel. Jacob Subotnick is the sound designer and Michelle Elizabeth is the stage manager. Publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
THE GREAT DIVIDE plays the following regular schedule through Sunday, October 22:
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Fridays at 7 p.m.
Saturdays at 7 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m. - Sunday, October 8 and 15 are masked audiences
Tickets are $30 for Tickets & Information: visit here.org/shows/the-great-divide. Additionally, HERE offers a "10 for 10" program that makes ten tickets available to every performance for $10 on a first-come-first-served basis.
Running Time: 75 mins
Website: www.boomerangtheatre.org
BIOGRAPHIES
AMY CROSSMAN (Playwright/Performer) is an AEA actor, teaching artist, playwright, and sometimes clown. As an actor, she's worked with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Boomerang Theatre Company, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, and Chenango River Theatre, among other places. As a teacher, she's taught at HVSF, PSF, Barrington Stage Company, Queens Theatre, Hangar Theatre, and Manhattan Theatre Club, as well as privately. She's studied with a lot of kind and funny people including Judy Gold, Chris Bayes, Karl Bury and Mark H. Dold. She loves Diet Coke, Harry Potter, and therapy. www.amycrossman.com.
SCOTT EBERSOLD (Director) is a New York-based director of theatre who specializes in new plays, musicals and reinventing classics. He was the director of the Off-Broadway premier of Max Vernon’s The View UpStairs which was nominated for Lortel and Drama Desk Awards for best new musical, and an Audelco Award for best director. Other credits include: Dan Marshall, Becca Blackmore and Julian Blackmore’s The Peculiar Tale of the Price of Bohemia and the Society of Desperate Victorians (Goodspeed Opera House), Briandaniel Oglesby’s Small Steps (Portland Center Stage), Bobby Cronin and Crystal Skillman’s Concrete Jungle (DDM Procutions), Jordan Seavey’s Children At Play (Collaboration Town), Explorers Concert (NYMF), Anne Carson’s Orestes (Miller Theatre), Kari Bentley-Quinn’s Paper Cranes, Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party (Post Theatre), Joshua Conkel’s America You Kill Me, Alejandro Morales’s the silent concerto (FringeNYC Best Director) and expat/inferno (FringeNYC Best Production). He was Artistic Associate at Classic Stage Company, Literary Associate at Tectonic Theatre, and founder of Packawallop Productions. MFA Columbia University. www.scottebersold.com
This production is part of SubletSeries@HERE, a curated rental program, that supports independent artists and groups to realize their full artistic vision on a small budget. The program provides subsidized performance space, a technical liaison, and administrative support, including a fully staffed box office. Applications are accepted year-round. For more information, visit https://here.org/programs/subletserieshere/.
BOOMERANG THEATRE COMPANY has been successfully delivering critically acclaimed work in New York City for over two decades. Boomerang is a strategic leader in the field of indie theater, bringing together creative artists and audiences to tell compelling stories. We take pride in creating world class work that reflects the concerns, hopes and dreams of our community.
Boomerang is committed to putting bold new work on stage, using a combination of dynamic new plays and reinvigorated classics. Our seasons have included rotating repertory, world premiere plays, new musicals, play readings and music/theater mash-up events. The company’s goal is to give the spotlight to a diverse group of creators.
Boomerang’s recent work includes an award-winning and critically acclaimed revival of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the premiere of the new musical Loveless Texas by Henry Aronson and Cailin Heffernan, and world premiers of Lauren Ferebee’s The Reckless Season, Johnna Adams’ Lickspittles, Buttonholers And Damned Pernicious Go-Betweens and Adam Kraar’s The Karpovsky Variations. Additionally, Boomerang has recently produced revivals of Shakespeare’s The Comedy Of Errors (in a site-specific production at The Prince George Hotel), Love’s Labour’s Lost (in partnership with Bryant Park Shakespeare), A Midsummer Night's Dream and Cymbeline.
Boomerang is celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season in 2023 by announcing a schedule of nine new productions through 2026 including a three-year Shakespeare Initiative and six premieres, as well as the annual First Flight New Play Festival and a continuation of the new artist-driven reading series called The Baton Project.
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Listings Information:
Who: BOOMERANG THEATRE COMPANY
What: THE GREAT DIVIDE
Where: HERE, 145 6th Avenue, NYC
When: October 5th - October 22nd
How: $30 at here.org/shows/the-great-divide.
A comedic exploration of what it means to be loved, to be left behind, only to discover what it means to survive.