BLUEBARN Theatre Presents Strangemen Theatre Company’s “The Woodsman”
BLUEBARN Theatre (bluebarn.org) is excited to present Strangemen Theatre Company’s Obie Award-winning The Woodsman by James Ortiz, with Music by Edward W. Hardy and Lyrics by Jen Loring, May 16–June 16, Thursday–Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and Sunday, June 16 at 2 p.m.
Based on the forgotten writings of L. Frank Baum, The Woodsman tells the origin story of the Tin Man from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This hauntingly beautiful love story is told through original music, physical storytelling, and innovative puppetry. Members of Strangemen Theatre Company re-create their Obie Award-winning experience with an ensemble of Omaha professionals. Follow ‘Nick Chopper’ on a magical adventure filled with dangers and wonders that are breathtaking to behold.
The performance ensemble for The Woodsman features Moira Mangiameli, Matt Olsen, Anna Jordan, Stephanie Jacobson, Barry Carman, Be Louis, Caulene Hudson, Michael Burns, Beau Fisher, and Samantha Perkins (violinist). The original creative team behind The Woodsman is in Omaha to work with our incredible local talent in bringing this haunting tale to life. The Strangemen Theatre Company and the BLUEBARN share another origin story—each company was formed by graduates of the same acting conservatory, SUNY-Purchase. Strangemen mainstays James Ortiz (director/playwright/set design), Claire Karpen (director), Will Gallacher (movement director), and Amanda Lederer (associate director) will lead the BLUEBARN ensemble. The Woodsman features lighting design by Jamie Roderick, costume design by Jennifer Pool, scenic painting by Craig Lee, original sound design by Adam Salberg, and stage management by Meghan Boucher.
This BLUEBARN Theatre production is sponsored by Amy Haddad and Steve Martin, Kerry Dobson and Bruce Renaud, First National Bank, Valmont, and Anne Thorne Weaver. General admission ($35) and senior ($30) tickets are available at bluebarn.org. Educator, military, and BLUCrew tickets are available through the box office, (402) 345-1576.