Name: Persephone Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Red Rose Gala
Start: 2024-08-14T16:30:00
Location: The Glen at Crossmount

Amanda Trapp

Tim Bratton

Persephone Theatre

Pragmatic Meg. Sweet Beth. Vibrant Amy. And ambitious, independent, beloved Jo. In this charming new adaptation, Louisa May Alcott plays Jo March as she recounts how she wrote her famous novel for her real-life sisters, who in turn play the characters inspired by them. Under the loving guidance of their mother, Marmee, these infamous sisters each take their own path toward womanhood in a challenging world of social expectations thanks to the love, support, and antagonism of one another. Captivating readers for generations, this beloved story continues to delight with this energetic and novelistic approach using dialogue, description and interior thoughts just as Alcott wrote them. Relive this timeless tale of goodwill, resilience, and family told by a determined young writer who sought and found her way in the world on her own terms.

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women

November 2, 1965. Norman Morrison drives to the Pentagon with his infant daughter, a jug of kerosene, and a box of matches. With Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara looking on, the young Quaker carries out a final act of witness against the horrors of the Vietnam War. Thirty-six years later, in the wake of 9/11, his daughter returns to confront the aging McNamara, the memory of her father, and the costly legacy of sacrifice.

Re:Union

Joe and his dog Mister lose their home, and facing separation, head into the world for one last grand adventure together. The world seems broken, but Joe sees magic in the mundane, beauty amidst brutality, and life in the lost and lonely. He and Mister encounter Mother Nature, Santa Claus, Jesus and the Tooth Fairy, witness a troupe of homeless players in a cardboard theatre, and show a disenfranchised teen how to jump over the moon in a playground rocket ship. A seemingly simple tale of a simple man, Wonderful Joe is a love letter to imagination, hope, and the art of filling broken hearts with gold.

Wonderful Joe

The iconic songbook of Johnny Cash shines in this moving theatrical journey through a life rich in love, faith, struggle, and redemption – and the healing power of home and family. A multi-talented cast paints a captivating musical portrait of The Man in Black in a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to the musical legend and the passion, grit, and heart that defined his journey.

Ring of Fire

Persephone Theatre invites you to join us for a spectacular evening as we celebrate our golden anniversary – 50 years of captivating performances and artistic excellence! Persephone Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Red Rose Gala promises to be a remarkable event, and we would be honored to celebrate with you.