September 12 – September 28

 

Rising Water

By John Biguenet

 

A touching and timely drama chronicling a day during Hurricane Katrina, this searing new play (and Pulitzer nominee) is from New Orleans playwright John Biguenet.  Funny, poignant and engaging, this NY premiere closes the Shadowland season.

 

An older couple is forced to weather the deadly storm in their attic and eventually, on the roof of their home.  Trapped among a lifetime of their possessions and memories, Camille and “Sug” must now confront their rocky marriage and history as they wait for a rescue that may never come. They reflect on the details of their lives and a relationship, like many, filled with disappointment, betrayal and loss.  And on the tiny island of their home they sit and wait for rescue and redemption…

 

“A rich mixture of tragedy and humor . . . the play grabbed the audience in its first tense moments and never let go.  ‘Rising Water’ is more like cream, rising to the top."                                                           -The Times-Picayune

                                   

 

 

Rated PG-13.