North Coast Repertory to Present 'WAY DOWNRIVER'

A flood of Biblical proportions on the mighty Mississippi provides the dramatic backdrop to this gripping, edge-of-your-seat adventure. Adapted by Edward Morgan from the William Faulkner short story, "Old Man," WAY DOWNRIVER reveals an unlikely pair of souls who are bound together by the forces of nature. With honesty and humor, they struggle to overcome their fears and prejudice in order to survive their harrowing experience. You won't want to miss this exciting West Coast premiere.

David Ellenstein directs Richard Baird,* Geno Carr,* Benjamin Cole, Sara Fetgatter,* Robert Grossman,* Paul Herzog,* and Max Macke. The design team includes Marty Burnett (Scenic Design), Matt Novotny (Light Design), Alina Bokovikova (Costume Design), Melanie Chen (Sound Design), Andrea Gutierrez (Prop Design), Cindy Rumley* is the Stage Manager.

WAY DOWNRIVER previews begin Wednesday, April 13. Opening Night on Saturday, April 16, at 8pm includes a post-show reception. There will be a special talkback on Friday, April 22, with the cast and artistic director. It will play Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm with Sundays at 7pm, through May 5, 2016 (See Schedule below.) North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Ste D, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets: Previews- $39; Week Nights - $46; Sat. Eve. & Sun. Mat.- $50; Sat. Mat. & Sun. Night - $43. Seniors, Students, Military - $3 off admission. Call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.

*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

For background information and photos, go to www.northcoastrep.org/press.