Photo by Chris Bennion.
Working from Thoreau’s journals, David Wagoner has crafted a vivid portrait of encounters with birds, animals, plants, and weather among the remarkably varied landscapes around Concord, Massachusetts. Thoreau believed that cities were saved, not by the good men in them, but by the forests and swamps around them. He recognized the dangers of an exclusively commercial America and tried to show in all his words and actions, in the whole flavor of his life, a richer alternative.
Written by David Wagoner
Directed by Richard E.T. White
Starring Todd Jefferson Moore
from Atticus Chanse, Drama in the Hood:
”Moore’s delivery was impeccable. I was watching a genuine person filled with infinite curiosity and excitement go through life. He was able to instill a sense of wonder and appreciation for nature in each and every word, inviting the audience to feel as strongly as he does. He spoke clearly and intently, the audience hanging on to each word as if it could be his last. He moved through and interacted with the crowd at ease, inviting them to see, feel, and experience everything that he did. No matter where Moore was in the theater, his words were clear and easily resonated with the audience. He brings us into his world, showing us how much our world matters.
The script itself is beautiful, and Moore’s words ring like poetry in the audience’s ears. This lyrical beauty, coupled with the masterful way he carries himself and conveys emotion with the movement of his body creates a transcendent experience of earnest indulgence within nature.”
Whidbey Repertory Festival
The Book of Sirens
March 16, 7:30 PM
March 23, 7:30 PM
I Am Playing Me
March 17, 7:30 PM
March 19, 2:00 PM
March 25, 7:30 PM
Thoreau at Home
March 18, 7:30 PM
March 24, 7:30 PM
March 26, 2:00 PM
Single tickets:
$45 Star Tickets
$30 Standard
$20 tickets by request
Pay What You Will enabled for every performance at the door 1 hr prior to show start.