Way Downriver; William Faulkner's 'Old Man' at North Coast Repertory Theatre

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.