What has been called a true masterpiece of American theater is coming to Historic Folsom as Sutter Street Theatre presents Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Under the direction of Allen Schmeltz, this beloved classic opens February 21 and runs through March 16, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

Hailed by playwright Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of life, love, and mortality. Set in the fictional small town of Grover’s Corners, the story follows the everyday lives of the Webb and Gibbs families. Through the experiences of their children, Emily Webb and George Gibbs, audiences witness the beauty of simple moments, the joys of love and marriage, and, ultimately, the profound realities of loss.

Narrated by the Stage Manager, played by Sam Williams, and performed with minimal props and set design, Our Town is a theatrical experience that speaks to the heart. Hannah Hurst stars as Emily Webb, alongside Beau Engler as George Gibbs. John Hopkins and Angela Aquistapace portray Emily’s parents, Editor Webb and Mrs. Webb, while Brian Hurt and Haley Winalski take on the roles of Doc and Mrs. Gibbs. The supporting cast brings Grover’s Corners to life with Makayla Hinds as Mrs. Soames, Dallen Eubanks as Howie Newsome, Anthony DePage as Constable Warren, Jon Beaver as Professor Willard, Scott Howard as Simon Stimson, and Tom Roy as Joe Stoddard and Man in Audience. Brandon Newey plays Sam Craig, Elizabeth Old is Rebecca Gibbs, Bennie Carlson and Ian McDonald play Si and Joe Crowell, and Carbon Burrup portrays Wally Webb. Haley McDaniel and Pandora Jessiah round out the ensemble as the Women in Audience.

Wilder’s masterpiece remains as relevant today as it was when it first premiered in 1938, reminding audiences to cherish the fleeting moments that make up a lifetime. Described by The New York Times as “an immortal tale of small-town morality” and praised by The New York Daily News as the play that “describes more powerfully how we imagine ourselves,” Our Town continues to captivate audiences with its universal themes and timeless storytelling.

Sutter Street Theatre and the Theatre Production & Technical Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit nestled in the heart of Folsom’s Historic District, in an intimate but powerful venue located right on Sutter Street. In addition to galleries and specialty shops, you can find restaurants, wine bars, pubs, and the famous Snooks Chocolate Factory all within walking distance of the theatre.

Tickets for Our Town can be reserved at www.SutterStreetTheatre.com or by calling (916) 353-1001. Sutter Street Theatre is located at 717 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA 95630.

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