The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarías
Directed by Mary Ann Rodgers
May 10 – June 9, 2024
A new hit comedy
Dive into the world of books, friendships, and comical chaos as The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarías takes center stage at the Barn Theatre.
Ana is a Type A personality who lives in a letter-perfect world with an adoring husband, the perfect job, and her greatest passion: the book club. But when her cherished group becomes the focus of a documentary film, things take a turn for the hilarious.
Follow the quirky and loveable members of the book club, each with their unique personalities and opinions, as they navigate the highs and lows of their reading adventures. From passionate debates on classic novels to uproarious discussions on contemporary bestsellers, this play celebrates the joy and power of literature in a truly entertaining way.
The Book Club Play premiered at the Round House Theatre in Bethesda, Maryland in 2009.
- Thursday Night Preview – May 9 at 7:30 pm
- Opening Night – Friday, May 10 at 7:30 pm
- Show Times: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM, Sundays at 2:00PM
CAST
Ana Smith – Elena Wright*
Robert Novum Smith – Mark Vashro
William Nothnagel – Matthew Travisano
Jennifer McClintock – Jannely Calmell
Lily Louise Jackson – Chiyako Nelson
Alex – Gabriel Ross
Pundit – Marsha van Broek
Understudy – Robert Molossi
Understudy – Helen Kim
*Appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. The Book Club Play is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director – Mary Ann Rodgers
Producer – Steve Price
Stage Manager – Madge Grahn
Set Design – Ron Krempetz
Costume Designer – Valera Coble
Costume Assistant – Michael A. Berg
Scenic Painter and Property Design – Dhyanis
Sound Design – Billie Cox
Lighting Design – Ellen Brooks
Assistant Stage Manager – David B. Smith
Intimacy Coach – Heather Ondersma
Master Builder – Michael Walraven
Production Photography – Robin Jackson
Graphic Design – Mark Shepard
Program Consultants – Suzie Hughes & Nancy Wilson
Volunteer Coordinator – Eleanor Prugh
Web Manager – Andy Wilson
Lobby Flowers and Décor – Maureen Kalbus