Providence Gap
The World Premiere of an Appalachian Saga
written by Preston Lane
original music by Laurelyn Dossett
June 6 – July 4, 2010
Some guys have all the luck.
In the tradition of Brother Wolf, Beautiful Star and Bloody Blackbeard comes a new play blending magic, myth and music. Chance Presnell is lucky. Abandoned at birth, he is rescued by a stranger. He meets his wife by accident. And coincidence saves his only child. But luck can change. As war calls him to Europe and an old jealousy splits his family apart, fate twists and his fortunes change. From a farm in the Blue Ridge to a mill village in the Piedmont, from the trenches of World War I to the Mexican border, Chance must take his destiny into his own hands as he searches for a place where all that is lost can once again be found.
“Is it chance, luck, or fortune that brought Greensboro a duo like Lane and Dossett? Probably all of the above, but don’t sit and ponder. These two are treasures, and we should not take their efforts for granted. They have brought to Greensboro a world-class world premiere, and we should rally ‘round them on their journey...In Providence Gap, their immense talents not only as individuals, but as collaborators, merge in a synchronicity that will turn even the most cynical regional theatergoer into a believer.”
–Lynn Jessup, Classical Voice of North Carolina
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David Ford interviews creators Preston Lane and Laurelyn Dossett on 88.5 WFDD's Triad Arts Up Close.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
Dawn DeCwikiel-Kane sat down with Preston and Laurelyn for an article in News & Record's GoTriad.
Click here to read the article.
The cast, band and creators joined host Frank Statio on WUNC's The State of Things, with songs and scenes from the play.
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Performance Calendar at a Glance
June 6 – July 4, 2010
Theater PLUS Programming
Enhance your theater-going experience at no additional cost with our Theater PLUS programming.
Previews (PRE) - June 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) - June 8
Join our designers and production team for a behind-the-scenes discussion following the performance.
Opening Night Friday - June 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) - June 13
Join us after the Sunday 2:00 p.m. matinee for a discussion with Dr. Katherine Ledford, an expert on Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University, who will provide an in depth look at the world of the play.
PostScript Thursday (PS) - June 17
Stick around for a free-wheeling discussion with the cast following the show.
Wine Tasting Friday (WT) - June 18
Give your palate a treat! Stonefield Cellars hosts a wine tasting starting at 7:00 p.m. in our main lobby.
Wine Tasting Fridays are sponsored by
Sign Language Interpreted Performance - June 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
