WEST CHESTERFIELD, N.H. — “Under Milk Wood,” first commissioned by the BBC in 1953, and described by poet Dylan Thomas as "a play for voices," comes to Actors Theatre Playhouse Fridays and Saturdays, Sept.
20, 21, 27 and 28. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m.
There is also a special matinee at 2 p.m. Sept.
22. For tickets, visit atplayhouse.org .
The play tells the story of one spring day in a small fictional Welsh village populated by some of the best-loved characters in British literature. Thomas’ interest is not only in what happens in the streets and houses of Llareggub but also what is inside the minds and souls of the residents. A Welsh epic, a work of poetic genius, a modern classic, it holds a mirror up to the audience and shows them their own humanity.
The cast includes Ian Hefele, Josh Goldstein, Jim Bombicino, Robert Wellington, Noah Carmel, Bridget McBride, Louise Krieger, Kristina Meima and Nicole Winot. The production is by Robert Kramsky. Kramsky took the time to speak with writer Cicely M.
Eastman about why he chose "Under Milk Wood" and what audiences can look forward to. Q Why did you choose to do Dylan Thomas’ "Under Milk Wood"? A I have been in love with it for about 50 years. I've directed it with high school students but never with adults.
When we were putting together the season at Actors Theatre, I didn't want to do a full-length production, fully staged, fully costumed and so I was interested in a staged reading. My love for "Under Milk Wood" put it.