State Theatre hosts Pulitzer Prize winning ‘All My Sons’
"All My Sons" from the Montana Rep. will feature Colton Swibold (Chris Keller), Michael Boland (Joe Keller), Meg Kiley Smith (Ann Deever) and Laurie Dawn (Kate Keller).
Montana Repertory Theatre will present Arthur Miller’s award-winning drama “All My Sons” at the State Theatre Center for the Arts 8 p.m. March 12.
Mason Wagner and Cally Shine from the Montana Rep star in "All My Sons."
Montana Repertory Theatre production of "All My Sons" featuring Colton Swibold, Michael Boland, Meg Kiley Smith and Laurie Dawn happens 8 p.m. March 12 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts, Uniontown. Admission: $25, $32, $36. Tickets: 724-439-1360 or statetheatre.info.
The Montana Repertory will stage the Arthur Miller classic “All My Sons,” 8 p.m. March 12 at the State.
Details:
‘All My Sons’
When: 8 p.m. March 12
Where: State Theatre Center for the Arts, Uniontown
Admission: $25, $32, $36
Tickets: 724-439-1360 or statetheatre.info
Montana Repertory Theatre company will bring a Pulitzer Prize winning drama about the many consequences of war to the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown when it presents “All My Sons” on March 12.
“A uniquely American play,” notes Director Jere Hodgin. “‘All My Sons’ established Arthur Miller as a powerful storyteller with keen insight into the struggles of everyday men and women.”
Miller’s 1947 work tells the story of the Keller family, who in the years following World War II, wait for their MIA son Larry to be found alive. But the impending reality that Larry may never come home along with accusations of war crimes allegedly committed by the family patriarch, has the Kellers confronting a host of family secrets.
“Miller’s intense psychological probing and honest portrayals reveal the depth of his understanding and compassion,” explained Hodgin.
The inspiration for Miller’s first successful play came from a true story about a Ohio business owner who conspired with army inspection officers and knowingly sold the government defective airplane parts during World War II that resulted in tragic consequences. “All My Sons” lays bare the unraveling of lives as the truth unfolds.
“The power of Miller’s story about war’s consequences for both veterans and civilians–of honor and sacrifice, of guilt, honesty, hope, and love — is as relevant today as when the play premiered in 1947,” Hodgin continued.
The play teaches us that society always struggles in the aftermath of war Hodgin added.
“‘All My Sons,’ written about the post-World War II experiences of my father’s generation, continues to resonate with today’s audiences. I first encountered this play in the years after the Vietnam conflict and recently saw the Broadway hit revival as news reports were flooded with moving stories of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan,” he said.
In making the story relative to recent history, Hodgin also likens the lead character Joe Keller to Bernie Madoff. Like the fraudulent stockbroker and financier, Joe Keller is somehow able to convince himself his actions are justifiable.
Hodgin is happy to be part of this production and bringing this important piece of dramatic history to the stage, which includes a post show discussion at the State Theatre.
“I am grateful to be part of Montana Rep’s revival of ‘All My Sons,’ the award winning play that helped launch the successful and critically acclaimed career of one of America’s greatest 20th century playwrights.”
Montana Repertory Theatre was established as a professional touring company in 1967. The company assembles principle actors, directors, and designers with credits, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours of Broadway shows, and major regional theater credits.