Resolving Hedda
by Jon Klein
Valley Players is proud to present Resolving Hedda by Jon Klein October 7 through 16 at the Yountville Community Center in Yountville and October 20 through 22 at CrossWalk Community Church in Napa.
Hedda Gabler, Ibsen’s tragic heroine, has always suffered from an impulse control disorder. But in Jon Klein’s contemporary version, the newly self-aware Hedda goes off the rails as she takes a crack at changing the course of the play – to wit, an ending that doesn’t include her death!
Each adjustment the snarky Hedda makes to try to change her destiny is thwarted by the other characters (and sometimes Hedda herself!) who are trying like mad to follow the original script.
This ingenious, zany play has kept audiences captivated, and laughing, until the final death-defying moment.
Showtimes are October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 7 pm, October 9 & 16 at 2 pm at the Yountville Community Center. Showtimes on October 20, 21 & 22 are at 7 pm at CrossWalk Community Church.
Intended for mature audiences.
Tickets are $25. Tickets can be purchased online, via phone and at the door beginning one hour before showtime.
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Directed by Debbie Gargalikis Baumann with assistance by April Vincak.
Hedda – June Alane Reif
Aunt Julia – Anna Li
George – Richard Pallaziol
Thea – Bridget Folan
Judge Brack – Bonnie Richardson
Eilert – Jimmy Adams
Stagehand – Patte Quinn
Press Quotes
“Critics’ Choice! Hedda is winning audience after audience to her side in Jon Klein’s boisterous new comedy…” —LA Times
“Hedda, the only character able to step out of the play and into the 21st century, contrasts comically with the others who continue to follow Ibsen’s commands … Klein’s quick-witted writing elicits a steady stream of laughter. You don’t have to know the original HEDDA GABLER to revel in this take-off, but if you have seen an original version, you may enjoy it even more.” —Amy Kotkin, DC Metro Arts
“It’s fun … the play is more approachable for general audiences than VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, which sends up Chekhov’s works … the writing becomes the true star of the show. The comedy is sharp, with contemporary references.” —Katie Buenneke, Stage Raw
“RESOLVING HEDDA is no fusty graduate student’s deconstruction of the play. It’s really more like HEDDA GABLER meets NOISES OFF… ” —Michael Van Duzer, ShowMag.com
“Critics’ Choice! Along with the entire audience I laughed until I cried… Do not miss this one. It is a gem!” —Pat Taylor, The Tolucan Times
“If you really want to have a laugh-out-loud evening in the theatre, RESOLVING HEDDA is the show for you. I am sure even Ibsen would be chuckling.” —Rob Stevens, Haines His Way
Special Thanks
RESOLVING HEDDA is produced by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc, NYC. www.broadwayplaypub.com
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