Picnic
A Summer Romance
by William Inge
directed by Preston Lane
September 6 – 27, 2009
The greatest risk is love.
It’s a peaceful time for a quiet Kansas town in the early 1950s and summer is drawing to a close with the excitement of the annual Labor Day picnic. But the sudden arrival of Hal Carter, a handsome young drifter, stirs the emotions of a group of neighbors as he develops an instant attraction with Madge, one of the most beautiful girls in town. As Hal hides deep insecurities with grand shows of bravado, Madge is torn between her heart and her head in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama where passions turn one small community upside down.
Running time: 2 hours and 10 minutes (including two 10-minute intermissions)
“Director Preston Lane dares to show the power of passion in raw scenes that seem to combust before our very eyes. This dirty, dusty, superb rendition of a theater classic will hang in your memory like clouds in a Kansas sky.”
– Lynn Jessup, Classical Voice of North Carolina
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“Triad Stage has opened their ‘Season Together’ with a winner! Their production of William Inge’s ‘Picnic’ was energetic and moving, comedic and heartbreaking, much like the human condition.”
–Christine McCarthy, The Community Arts Café
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Performance Calendar at a Glance
September 6 – 27, 2009
Theater PLUS Programming
Enhance your theater-going experience at no additional cost with our Theater PLUS programming.
Previews (PRE) - September 6, 8, 9 and 10
Be a part of the process. Your response guides the artists as they prepare for Opening Night.
All seats are just $16.
Technically Talking Tuesday (TT) - September 8
Join our designers and production team for a behind-the-scenes discussion following the performance.
Opening Night Friday - Septemeber 11
Come celebrate the official unveiling, and join the cast and company at the post-show party with food and drink in our lobby.
InSight Sunday (IS) - September 13
Join us after the Sunday 2:00 p.m. matinee for a discussion with Ralph Voss, a noted expert on William Inge, will provide an insight into the life of Picnic's playwright.
PostScript Thursday (PS) - September 17
Stick around for a free-wheeling discussion with the cast following the show.
Wine Tasting Friday (WT) - September 18
Give your pallet a treat! Stonefield Cellars hosts a wine tasting starting at 7:00 p.m. in our main lobby. Cheeses provided by Cabot Creamery.
Wine Tasting Fridays are sponsored by
Sign Language Interpreted Performance - September 22
Services are provided in partnership with Communication Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing of Greensboro.
Call the Box Office at 336.272.0160 or 866.579.TIXX and ask for seating in the interpreted section.
