Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

“Not only amazing acting performances... but everyone involved is really brave, and sacrificing for their art during this difficult time in our lives. This production needs to be seen by as many people as possible!”

- Jeff Keller, original Broadway cast member of The Phantom of the Opera and the first American to play The Phantom on Broadway

George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn’t care less. But underneath the edgy banter, which is crossfired between both couples, lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair. George and Martha’s inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by the enormous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves: a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship. In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives. (Courtesy of Dramatists Play Service, Inc.)

Edward Albee’s critically acclaimed Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf was chosen as the season opener for many reasons, one being the small four person cast. The intimate show is perfect for the black box theater, located on Palisade Ave. The small set allows the actors to be distanced from the audience. The theater’s set up also allows for safety, as the front and back doors will be open during performances to allow for airflow, and the non-fixed seating allows for spacing between audience groups. With the limited capacity, patrons are strongly encouraged to order tickets ahead of time to guarantee admission.

The Cast is a group of close-knit actors who have worked together on previous shows: Michael Gardiner, Danielle MacMath, Sean Mannix, and Ellen Revesz. The show is directed by BBPAC Artistic Director Matt Okin.

Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play

“This is a Big One.” —NY Journal-American

“…a scorching, scalding, revealing and completely engrossing drama.” —Women’s Wear Daily

“…a brilliant piece of writing.” —NY Herald-Tribune.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf runs October 29 through November 22, Thursdays through Sundays at 8pm.

Photo by Amy Lebovics Photography