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‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’
September 17th, 18th, 25th, October 1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th at 8pm, with 2pm matinees on September 26th, October 2nd, 3rd & 9th. Tickets are $24 & $12.
Half-price preview Thursday September 16th at 8pm.
After a delay of nearly two years, The Sherman Players are thrilled to finally present this modern classic.
The story follows Nora, who in the final scene of Henrik Ibsen’s classic A Doll’s House makes the shocking decision to leave her husband and children. A door slams. The curtain falls on a stunned audience. Lucas Hnath continues Nora’s story in this intriguing play with a decidedly modern perspective. Fifteen years have passed when there’s a knock on that same door. Why is Nora back — and what will her return mean to those she left behind? Hnath’s new take on this Ibsen classic explores gender roles and societal expectations through the eyes of a woman mired in an era for which she is simply too exceptional.
Sherman Players Artistic Director, Matt Austin, says of the production, ‘I’m thrilled to have this play finally on our stage. This is not your grandmother’s Ibsen. This play is smart, funny and so timely. I can’t wait to reintroduce Nora to a brand new generation’.
The cast includes local favorites, Alicia Dempster as Nora, Joe Harding as Torvald, Meg Jones as Anne Marie and Desirae Kelley as Emmy. Directed by Michael Schaner. Stage Managed by Heather Haneman. Produced by Steve Stott. Set & Lighting Design by Al Chiappetta. Costumes by Terry Hawley.
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The Sherman Players announce IN PERSON auditions to complete the cast of their upcoming production of Brad Blake’s holiday classic, ‘Wreck The Halls’, directed by Brad Blake with musical direction by Charles Smith.
Auditions will be held at The Sherman Playhouse (located at 5 Route 39 N, Sherman, CT) on Sunday Oct. 3rd from 6-9pm. They are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
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2pm and 8pm today! Final two performances!
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Final three chances this weekend to catch this incredible show! Including the rare Saturday matinee! Join us one last time.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.And we have a winner! Congratulations to Paul E. Doniger who wins two tickets to 'A Doll's House, Part 2' this weekend. And thank you to all who submitted captions, even the 'pull my finger' gag... Tickets still available at shermanplayers.ticketeap.com/t/facebookAnd we have a winner! Congratulations to Paul E. Doniger who wins two tickets to 'A Doll's House, Part 2' this weekend. And thank you to all who submitted captions, even the 'pull my finger' gag... Tickets still available at shermanplayers.ticketeap.com/t/facebook
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We had such a great reaction to our captioned post this weekend, we'd like to give you a shot to win a pair of tickets to 'A Doll's House, Part Two' by captioning this photo yourself! Leave your best caption for this photo in the comments.
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We had such a great reaction to our captioned post this weekend, we'd like to give you a shot to win a pair of tickets to 'A Doll's House, Part Two' by captioning this photo yourself! Leave your best caption for this photo in the comments.
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Grab your tickets for this weekend’s performances! Tonight at 8pm and tomorrow at 2pm!
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“A wonderful evening of theater” - Newtown Bee
Another great review! Join us this weekend for two performances (Saturday at 8 & Sunday at 2)!
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Theater Review: ‘Doll’s House, Part Two’ A Wonderful Evening Of Theater On Sherman’s Stage
Theater Review: ‘Doll’s House, Part Two’ A Wonderful Evening Of Theater On Sherman’s Stage
Decades after Henrik John Ibsen's Nora left audiences wondering what happened to the woman who left her husband and children to find herself, 'A Doll's House, Part Two,' now on stage at The Sherman Playhouse, offers some answers.What happened after Nora left her husband and children at the end of Henrik Johan Ibsen’s 1879 "A Doll’s House"?
Nora's story has been updated by Lucas Hnath, and The Sherman Players are telling it for three more weekends at Sherman Playhouse. Click through the link below to read more.
Theater Review: ‘Doll’s House, Part Two’ A Wonderful Evening Of Theater On Sherman’s Stage
Theater Review: ‘Doll’s House, Part Two’ A Wonderful Evening Of Theater On Sherman’s Stage
Decades after Henrik John Ibsen's Nora left audiences wondering what happened to the woman who left her husband and children to find herself, 'A Doll's House, Part Two,' now on stage at The Sherman Playhouse, offers some answers.Two chances to catch ‘A Doll’s House, Part Two’ this weekend! Join us!
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Theater review: Sherman Players are back in the house presenting a sequel to ‘A Doll’s House’
Theater review: Sherman Players are back in the house presenting a sequel to ‘A Doll’s House’
For more than 94 years, the Sherman Players have provided a full range of theater to Sherman and surrounding communities. After a delay of nearly two years, the group is thrilled to finally present the regional premiere of the modern classic, “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” a play by Lucas Hnath. O
Great crowd last night for opening of ‘A Doll’s House, Part Two’. Another performance tonight at 8pm!
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'A Doll's House, Part Two' had an incredible opening night last night. Our next show goes into rehearsals very soon! We are holding IN PERSON auditions Oct. 3rd, by appointment only. Sign up here - forms.gle/5U1NAWEW4zgqSfjA6
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Hearty happy opening to A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at the Sherman Playhouse
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Here we go...half priced preview night TONIGHT! Join us!
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Historic Sherman Playhouse Reopens With A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART TWO
Historic Sherman Playhouse Reopens With A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART TWO
The Sherman Players return to their home, onstage at the historic Sherman Playhouse, this September with 'A Doll's House, Part Two' by Lucas Hnath.Even our cast is getting in on the fun!
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Who is Lucas Hnath, playwright of 'A Doll's House, Part Two'?
Hnath grew up in Orlando, Florida. He moved to New York City in 1997 to study pre-med and then changed to dramatic writing at the Tisch School of the Arts, at New York University, earning a BFA in 2001, and an MFA in 2002. He teaches at New York University.
He is a resident playwright at New Dramatists.
His first play, Red Speedo premiered Off-Broadway at the New York Theatre Workshop from February 17, 2016 to March 27, 2016. The play, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, won the Obie Award, Playwriting and Performance for Lucas Caleb Rooney. The play involves Ray, a competitive swimmer at the start of the trials for the Olympic team. Jesse Green, in his review for Vulture, wrote: "Hnath is never interested solely in the material repercussions of character... In Red Speedo, the underlying subject seems to be the cost of morality, which is generally too high for people like Ray... Hnath lightly suggests — he's too subtle to use the big hammer — that the immoral imbalance of our current economy is stripping us down to our animal skins. All we're good for is competition." The play opened at the Studio Theatre, Washington, DC, in 2013. The director of the production, Lila Neugebauer, explained: "...doping is just the arena for a conversation about what constitutes fairness, and the myth of equal opportunity."
His play A Doll's House, Part 2 premiered on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre on April 1, 2017 in previews and closed on September 24, 2017. Directed by Sam Gold, the cast featured Laurie Metcalf, Chris Cooper, Jayne Houdyshell, and Condola Rashād. The play was commissioned by South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa, California, where it was running at the same time, directed by Shelley Butler, beginning April 9, 2017. This marked Hnath's Broadway debut. Hnath's play "picks up after Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" concludes." The play was nominated for the 2017 Tony Award for Best Play and Laurie Metcalf won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play.
His play Hillary and Clinton opened in previews on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre on March 16, 2019, officially on April 18. The play is directed by Joe Mantello and stars Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow. The play had pre-Broadway engagements starting in 2016 at the Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago.
Dana H premiered at the Kirk Douglas Theatre (Los Angeles) on May 26, 2019 in previews, officially on June 2, presented by the Center Theatre Group. The play relates a real-life incident in the life of his mother, Dana Higginbotham. The play is directed by Les Waters and stars Deidre O’Connell. The play was commissioned by The Civilians (New York) and the Goodman Theatre (Chicago), and will play at the Goodman later in 2019. Dana H will play Broadway this fall.
Grab your tickets now for 'A Doll's House, Part Two' opening Friday Sept. 17th!
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Who is Lucas Hnath, playwright of 'A Doll's House, Part Two'?
Hnath grew up in Orlando, Florida. He moved to New York City in 1997 to study pre-med and then changed to dramatic writing at the Tisch School of the Arts, at New York University, earning a BFA in 2001, and an MFA in 2002. He teaches at New York University.
He is a resident playwright at New Dramatists.
His first play, Red Speedo premiered Off-Broadway at the New York Theatre Workshop from February 17, 2016 to March 27, 2016. The play, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, won the Obie Award, Playwriting and Performance for Lucas Caleb Rooney. The play involves Ray, a competitive swimmer at the start of the trials for the Olympic team. Jesse Green, in his review for Vulture, wrote: "Hnath is never interested solely in the material repercussions of character... In Red Speedo, the underlying subject seems to be the cost of morality, which is generally too high for people like Ray... Hnath lightly suggests — he's too subtle to use the big hammer — that the immoral imbalance of our current economy is stripping us down to our animal skins. All we're good for is competition." The play opened at the Studio Theatre, Washington, DC, in 2013. The director of the production, Lila Neugebauer, explained: "...doping is just the arena for a conversation about what constitutes fairness, and the myth of equal opportunity."
His play A Doll's House, Part 2 premiered on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre on April 1, 2017 in previews and closed on September 24, 2017. Directed by Sam Gold, the cast featured Laurie Metcalf, Chris Cooper, Jayne Houdyshell, and Condola Rashād. The play was commissioned by South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa, California, where it was running at the same time, directed by Shelley Butler, beginning April 9, 2017. This marked Hnath's Broadway debut. Hnath's play "picks up after Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" concludes." The play was nominated for the 2017 Tony Award for Best Play and Laurie Metcalf won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play.
His play Hillary and Clinton opened in previews on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre on March 16, 2019, officially on April 18. The play is directed by Joe Mantello and stars Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow. The play had pre-Broadway engagements starting in 2016 at the Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago.
Dana H premiered at the Kirk Douglas Theatre (Los Angeles) on May 26, 2019 in previews, officially on June 2, presented by the Center Theatre Group. The play relates a real-life incident in the life of his mother, Dana Higginbotham. The play is directed by Les Waters and stars Deidre O’Connell. The play was commissioned by The Civilians (New York) and the Goodman Theatre (Chicago), and will play at the Goodman later in 2019. Dana H will play Broadway this fall.
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Lucas Hnath's funny and thought provoking new work, 'A Doll's House, Part Two', opens this Friday at the Playhouse! Don't miss out!
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