FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ryan Fortney, Marketing & Communications Coordinator,
816.945.2316 GrapesOfWrathKC@gmail.com
Creative Directors Elaine Clifford & Ryan Fortney Announce A New Staging Of
The Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck’s masterpiece and Pulitzer Prize winning novel, comes to the stage November 10-19 at the Arts Asylum
Kansas City, MO (October 1st, 2023) Adapted for the stage by Frank Galati, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning classic will be staged this fall at the Arts Asylum in the Brookside neighborhood of Kansas City. Please visit TheArtsAsylum.org or call 816.945.2316 for more information.
This production will again follow the Joad family as they travel from Oklahoma to California and the challenges they face along the way. Playwright Frank Galati wrote an adaptation that faithfully honors the themes of joy, tragedy, and truth while simultaneously challenging Steinbeck’s masterpiece. This staging will examine the modern relevance of the text while honoring its storied history. It is not a reimagining but a redefining vision of The Grapes of Wrath.
Directed by Ryan Fortney, the cast includes Sherri Roulette-Mosley as Ma Joad, Robert Coppage III as Tom Joad, Matthew Emmerick as Jim Casy, Tim Ahlenius as Pa, Elaine Clifford as Rose of Sharon, Michael Juncker as Uncle John, Jen Benkert as Al, Terrace Wyatt Jr. as Connie, Briana Marxen-McCollom as Noah, Arthur Clifford as the narrator, Tehreem Chaudhry as Muley, and John VanWinkle as Grampa. The show will feature Jeff Eubank’s sound design and Matt Benes’s lighting design. The show will be stage-managed by Makenzie Hinrichs, and Erin Viets will serve as the fight choreographer and intimacy coach.
TICKETING
Tickets start at $35 and are available online at Eventbrite by searching The Grapes of Wrath Kansas City or by phone at 816.945.2316. Premium seating is available.
VENUE INFORMATION
The Arts Asylum in Brookside
824 E Meyer Blvd,
Kansas City, MO 64131
PARKING
Parking is free. Both a parking lot and street parking are available.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible seating is available as well.
CALENDAR LIST SYNOPSIS
November 10-19th, 2023 (Thursday-Saturday at 7:30; Sundays @ 2:00
The Grapes of Wrath
Adapted for the stage by Frank Galati; Based on the novel by John Steinbeck
Adapted for the stage by Frank Galati, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning classic will be staged this fall at the Arts Asylum in the Brookside neighborhood. Please visit TheArtsAsylum.org or call 816.945.2316 for more information.
This production will once again follow the Joad family as they travel from Oklahoma to California. Playwright Frank Galati faithfully adapted Steinbeck’s masterpiece and created a work that showcases the joy, tragedy, and truth originally found in the prose while creating a canvas that challenges the audience. This staging will examine the modern relevance of the text while honoring its storied history. It is not a reimagining but a redefining vision of The Grapes of Wrath.Best,
