The Pitmen Players by Lee Hall
*In repertory with Gee’s Bend.
Performance dates: February 5th, 11th, 13th, & 19th at 7:30pm; February 7th, 20th, & 21st at 2:00pm
A group of coal miners unexpectedly discover a passion for painting. In doing so, they challenge what art is and who gets to make it. It’s funny, heartfelt, and full of underdog energy that’s impossible not to root for.
The Pitmen Painters
by Lee Hall
February 5 – 21, 2027
“See, the beauty about this is, is that it’s traditional and personal. Because if you use it right, tradition’s not something that smothers you – tradition’s something that sets you free.”
“What do you think, Helen?”
“I think it’s one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen in my life.”
In rural England in the 1920s, a group of out of work Miners learn to paint. But since they have no preconceptions about what ‘art’ is, they develop a style that is truly new.
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CREW
Directed by TBA
Stage Manager – Julianna Frasca
Lighting Designer – TBD
Costume Designer – TBD
Scenic Designer – Tom Burch
Properties – TBD
Sound Designer – Juan Isler
ME – Michael Burris
Scenic Charge – Meredith Riggan
Asst. Director – Jeff McDermott
Dialects – TBD
ASMs – Ian Katz
CAST
Briana Bauer
Preston Campbell
Andrew Price Carlile
Abbe Fralix
David Keats
Matthew Kinney
Michael O’Foley
Shaun Schneider
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Some swearing.