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Life Sucks.

Life sucks

By Aaron Posner, directed by Krista Schafer Ewbank

Sept 8 – 30, 2017

In this brash reworking of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, a group of old friends, ex-lovers, estranged in-laws, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest questions—and each other. What could possibly go wrong? Incurably lustful and lonely, hapless and hopeful, these seven souls collide and stumble their way towards a new understanding that LIFE SUCKS! Or does it?

*This play contains adult language

“A  funny, wise night that reminds you of how much more fun theater can be than any other form of dramatic entertainment” – Chicago Tribune

 

Our production of Life Sucks is generously sponsored by Lea Ellwood-Filkins and Brother John Brendan, AF

LIFE SUCKS performance dates and times

Friday Sept 8, 8pm *opening night, all tickets $30.  Includes afterglow
Saturday Sept 9, 8pm SOLD OUT
Friday Sept 15, 8pm  SOLD OUT
Saturday Sept 16, 8pm SOLD OUT
Sunday Sept 17, 2pm  SOLD OUT  followed by a discussion with the artists
Friday Sept 22, 8pm
Saturday Sept 23, 8pm
Sunday Sept 24, 2pm  SOLD OUT followed by a discussion with the artists
Thursday Sept 28, 8pm
Friday Sept 29, 8pm
Saturday Sept 30, 8pm


Click on the image to meet the cast and crew.  Clockwise from Bottom Left: Jonathon Davidson as Aster, Taylor Morrow as Sonia, Dale Dobson as Professor, Caitlin Morrison as Ella, Linda Rabin Hammell as Babs and Mandy Logsdon as Pickles

 

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Trenton, MI 48183

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Our work is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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