They would still have painfully awkward conversations.

Emily would still be the brainy girl next door. What if this play were set today? What if this play were set in your town? What if this play were about your life? George would still be a cute, popular athlete. But bear with us a moment as we go on a little 'what if' journey. We realize that not everyone lives in a little replica of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire in the early 1900s. We buy milk at the local or, alternatively at. 'What?' you say, 'We don’t have Howie Newsome delivering milk every morning. News flash!! This play is about your town. Learn More about Wisconsinite Thornton Wilder and productions of his works at thorntonwilder.What is Our Town About and Why Should I Care? A timeless tale that gently reminds us about the importance of appreciating the life we have, and the people with whom we share it. Centered around George and Emily, a young couple in love, the story of their lives together evolves as the acts carry on, intertwined with the story of the town itself, the narrative stewarded by an all-knowing stage manager. That little town of Grover’s Corners contains multitudes. Wilder’s Pulitzer-Prize winning classic returns to the Hill Theatre for the first time since 1992. Runs June 23 - September 22.įEATURING: Tracy Michelle Arnold, Teri Brown, Nate Burger, Sarah Day, Jim DeVita, Tim Gittings, Kailey Azure Green, Josh Krause, Brian Mani, Jamaque Newberry, Samantha Newcomb, Ronald Román-Meléndez, James Ridge, Jefferson A. See it this summer with fresh eyes and an open heart. An American Classic not seen on this Hill in a generation. They share a simple human truth – that even when we feel most insignificant, we are part of something grand and endless. Each charming soul experiencing a life that’s uniquely their own, within the embrace of their community. Grover's Corners is a town made up of these moments, brought to life by its irresistible residents. Brilliant shards of life that are universal, and completely unique to the folks that bear them.

But then, there are the ones that flash with inevitability, when we are frozen for a beat in the light of our shifting stars. We set them free without a thought – endless choices slipping past us with every breath. Equity & Anti-Racism Vision & Action PlanĮvery moment holds a mystery.

Our town by thornton wilder