CHASING THE RIVER
Written by JEAN DOBIE GIEBEL

Starring

CHRISTINA ELISE PERRY, DAVID REY, DAVID WENZEL, SARA THIGPEN
ROBYNE PARRISH and CAROLINE ORLANDO

Directed by ELLA JANE NEW
Set Design: RAYE LEVINE SPIELBERG
Artistic Director: KIRK GOSTKOWSKI
Technical Directors: KARIM AMED and DIONISIO CORTES
Stage Manager: ERJCKA LEE CONKLIN
Managing Director: RICK HAMILTON
Lighting Design: MICHAEL ABRAMS
Production Assistants: MO BONE, BLAIRE O’LEARY and ANDREW DOBBIE
Graphic Design: ADRIENNE LOWETTE
Executive Producers: RAY and LORI PALOMAA

Chain Theatre
312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor
www.chaintheatre.org
February 7th – February 29; Opening Night – 2/10/20

Thomas Wolfe is known for his book “You Can’t Go Home Again,” a wise observation that all too often proves to be true. What he failed to reveal is that no matter where you go, home will follow you. Jean Dobie Giebel’s CHASING THE RIVER deals with this subject honestly and eloquently. Kat (Christina Elise Perry) has returned to her childhood home after being released from prison and immediately is assaulted by haunting memories of her turbulent upbringing. As the past seeps into the present, Kat clings to the guidance of Aunt Adelaide (Sara Thigpen), the one person who was her constant champion.

This poignant play, beautifully executed by a talented cast, is a story of the resiliency of the human spirit. Just like Aunt Adelaide, CHASING THE RIVER is a champion of learning to trust, believing in second chances, and redefining oneself.

- Laurie Lawson -