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Valley Road Theatre Company Presents
Winesburg: A Group of Tales of Small Town Life
Adapted from the novel by Sherwood Anderson.
After the success of last summer's sold-out Crypt, Valley Road Theatre Company returns for the summer 2025 season with Winesburg. The production is an immersive theatre adaptation of a classic American novel in a transformed nursery school, playing to an intimate audience of 6 per performance.
In order to fund the remainder of our budget, we are reaching out to VRTC's family and friends to help support this production!
About the Production
George Willard is a reporter for the Winesburg Eagle. Throughout his childhood in the rural town of Winesburg, he encounters many grotesques—old and rich, drunk and fat, young and beautiful. Each resident shares their vulnerable truths with the audience, a vital exploration of loss, adolescence, loneliness, isolation, and what it means to be an American.
Jumping across George's memory at the turn of the 20th century, the audience is never an outside observer; they are brought into the story and are integral to the action. This intimate experience is limited to 6 audience members per performance.
How can you help?
To create a rewarding and intimate experience, your money will be used for:
- Venue expenses (A site-specific 19th-century nursery school)
- Set and props (Dressers and cabinets, tables, and chairs, including food and drink offered to the audience!)
- Equipment (An environmental soundscape, intimate lighting, and elegant drapery)
- Costumes
- Marketing and accessibility
We are grateful for any and all support! Any donation matters!!! In return for your generosity, we are happy to offer:
- $25+ = Your name in the program.
- $50+ = Your name in the program, and the inclusion of your name as a resident in the set.
- $100+ = Two tickets to Winesburg, your name in the program, and the inclusion of your name as a resident in the set.
- $200+ = Co-producer credit in the program, two tickets to Winesburg, and the inclusion of your name as a resident in the set.
Meet the Team
The Cast
- As George Willard - Jason Robalino, Allan Archer
- As Men - Nate Dower, Owen Barnes, Will Groninger
- As Women - Cassie Gillen, Jordan Berke, Galle Blaustein
The Director/Producer
- Alex Gross - Alex is the founder and Artistic Director of Valley Road Theatre Company. Under the company, he has directed, designed, and produced The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Cherry Orchard, Machinal, Crypt, and No Darkness. Additional experience includes directing Legally Blonde Jr. at Mamaroneck High School, NextGen at Classic Stage Company, and internships with Hendel Productions, Third Rail Projects, and Cherry Picking Theatre Festival. He will be attending Yale University in the fall.
Thank you!
Winesburg is only possible due to your support! Thank you for supporting the production, Valley Road Theatre Company, and immersive theatre.
Alex Gross
Director/Producer
Winesburg
Artistic Director
Valley Road Theatre Company
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