Grounded
SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 15, 2016
at the Liberty Theatre
By George Brant
Direction by John Glenn
Please contact The Center to inquire about a wait list in the case on cancellations at 208-726-9491.
From the award-winning playwright of Elephant’s Graveyard, George Brant, comes the story of an ace fighter pilot whose career in the sky ends early due to an unexpected pregnancy. Reassigned to operate military drones from a windowless trailer outside Las Vegas, she hunts terrorists by day and returns to her family each night. As the pressure to track a high-profile target mounts, the boundaries begin to blur between the desert in which she lives and the one she patrols half a world away.
Note: Contains adult themes and strong language.
Company of Fools will present this play with the audience seated onstage, with seating limited to 68 patrons at each performance.
“Critic’s Pick. A scorching sharp-eyed, timely script…lets no one off easy…clap all you want at the end of the play—and you’ll want to clap a lot—but the game stays with you.” – Time Out New York
AWARDS
The Smith Prize, 2015 Theatre Netto Festival Prize, NNPN Rolling World Premiere, Scotsman Fringe First Award, British Council Recommendation, Off-West End Theatre Award for Best Production of 2013, Arizona Daily Star Mac Award for Best Drama of 2013
SPONSORS
Company of Fools’ 21st Season sponsors are Ali Long/The Springcreek Foundation, High Country Fusion, Ken Lewis, Priscilla Pittiglio, The Shubert Foundation, Mary Ann & John Underwood, Linda & Bob Edwards, Arrow R Storage, Scott Miley Roofing and media sponsor The Weekly Sun.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are $35 for full price, $30 for seniors (62 and over) and Center members and $15 for students (18 and under)*.
*Ticket prices do not include taxes or processing fees.
These ticket prices do not include the “Pay What You Feel” preview (Sept 28), 10 for $10, and Educator Night (Sep 30). There is also a SPECIAL GROUP RATE – groups of 8 or more receive $30 tickets (a $5 savings, per ticket, if you are not a Center member!)
BEYOND THE CURTAIN SPECIAL PERFORMANCES:
Learn, explore and have fun with Company of Fools. Take advantage of some interesting ways to engage with theatre and the current performance on a deeper level:
“Pay What You Feel” Night – Sept 28, 7pm
Join us for the first performance of Grounded and literally pay whatever you’d like! Tickets go on sale at the Liberty Theatre box office one hour prior to the performance. There are no reserved seats. Simply buy your ticket, find a seat and enjoy the show.
Educator Night – Sept 30, 7pm
$15 tickets are available to currently employed educators and school administrators for this designated night. These tickets may be purchased in advance. Limit two per person.
Chat Back – Oct 9, 3pm (following the performance)
Stay after the show as actors, directors and designers answer your burning questions and share fascinating stories. Chat Backs are free and don’t require advanced reservations, just stay in the theatre immediately following the show!
Backstage Tour – Oct 9, 3pm (following the performance)
Get a tour behind the scenes! COF company members take you on a fascinating tour that reveals the tricks of the trade, the colorful history of COF, and much more! Limited space available.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Click on the “Buy Tickets” link above to select individual performance dates and the number of seats you’d wish to purchase or call us 208.578.9122 – we’re happy to help!
GROUNDED PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Sept. 28……….7PM Pay What You Feel Night
Thursday, Sept. 29……….7PM
Friday, Sept. 30……….8PM Educators Night
Saturday, Oct. 1……….8PM
Wednesday, Oct. 5……….7PM
Thursday, Oct. 6……….7PM
Friday, Oct. 7……….8PM
Saturday, Oct. 8……….8PM
Sunday, Oct. 9……….3PM Chat Back/ Backstage Tour
Wednesday, Oct. 12……….7PM
Thursday, Oct. 13……….7PM
Friday, Oct. 14……….8PM
Saturday, Oct. 15……….8PM
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