Opening Night at the Commonweal Theatre: Lone Star Spirits

Description

Show Openings are always a fun way to see the shows at Commonweal Theatre. After the performance, there's a reception with wine, seriously addicting punch, and snacks. The cast and crew along with most of the Resident Ensemble, so you can meet them and ask any questions you might have! 

Play Description:
Lone Star Spirits
by Josh Tobiessen
directed by Adrienne Sweeney
July 12–October 25

“A very fine coming-home story, reconciliation story and small-town-hero story—another spunky, funny work by Josh Tobiessen.” —The New York Times

Marley is hoping for a quick trip home to the dwindling Texas town where she grew up, but she and her hipster fiancé, Ben, are in for more than they bargained for. 

Upon entering her estranged father’s liquor store, she’s immediately set upon by Drew, her football-hero ex-boyfriend, who’s looking to relight a romance with the only girl he’s never cheated on. Then there’s Jessica, the former classmate and current single mom looking to drag Marley into a two-woman bachelorette party. By the time Marley finally manages to reveal to her father the real reason for her visit, things are further complicated by the ghost of the bear-wrestling pioneer who used to live in the store and who Marley’s father and Drew speak to on a daily basis. 

A small-town comedy with hairpin turns that takes a hilarious and sympathetic look at family, spirituality, those who stay and those who leave their hometowns, and the ghosts that haunt us either way.

Perfect for fans of: Ugly Lies the Bone (2024), True West (2025 Apprentice Capstone production), Eelpout (2024 playreading), Come Back (2021).

Featuring Commonweal ensemble members: Lizzy Andretta, Cody Beyer, Alex Schlesinger, and Jeremy van Meter.

LONE STAR SPIRITS is produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois (www.dramaticpublishing.com)