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September 7 - 28, 2025 , Allen Theatre

Our Town

by Thornton Wilder
directed by Mary Zimmerman

Run time: Approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes, including two intermissions

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Join us for a magical new staging of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece! In its depiction of the small town of Grover’s Corners, Our Town follows the lives of the Webb and Gibbs families, who fall in love, marry, and grow old. This American classic explores universal themes of life and death, love and friendship, celebrating the wonder of life’s “biggest smallest” moments. Staged by Tony Award-winning MacArthur “Genius” Mary Zimmerman, Our Town will reassert itself as one of the greatest plays ever written, and fill hearts with purpose, beauty, and meaning. 

For more information about Thornton Wilder's life and works, visit thorntonwilder.com.

Artists

Madalyn Baker

Madalyn Baker

(Emily Webb) Madalyn is an actor, playwright, and musician from Northern California. She earned her BA in Theatre from Fordham University, and is in her third and final year of the CWRU/CPH MFA program. Recent credits include Lyubov Ranevskaya in The Cherry Orchard (CPH/CWRU), Sally Bowles in Cabaret more(Emily Webb) Madalyn is an actor, playwright, and musician from Northern California. She earned her BA in Theatre from Fordham University, and is in her third and final year of the CWRU/CPH MFA program. Recent credits include Lyubov Ranevskaya in The Cherry Orchard (CPH/CWRU), Sally Bowles in Cabaret (CWRU), Mechanic/Aunt in Middletown (CPH/CWRU, and Cathy in The Last Five Years (Soft Belly Theatre). In addition to being an actor, she has her own illustrative art brand called Maddle Baddle. Her new play, Lunchtime! premiered in Cleveland this past June. To learn more about Madalyn, you can check out her work at Madalynbaker.com, @madmaddybaker, and @maddlebaddle. Much love to her parents, who have given her many wonderful birthdays.

Christopher Donahue

Christopher Donahue

(Stage Manager, Constable Warren, Joe Stoddard) makes his Cleveland Play House debut. He has performed at many places across the country, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Court Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club, Chicago Opera Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Arena more(Stage Manager, Constable Warren, Joe Stoddard) makes his Cleveland Play House debut. He has performed at many places across the country, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Court Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club, Chicago Opera Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Arena Stage, La Jolla Playhouse, Yale Repertory Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Classic Stage Company, American Repertory Theatre, Public Theatre, Boston Lyric Opera, The Old Globe, McCarter Theatre, Circle in the Square, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Weston Playhouse Theatre Company.

Byron Johnson

Byron Johnson

(George Gibbs) is a Louisiana native born in the city of New Orleans. As a former collegiate student-athlete, he made a bold shift to acting in 2018. His notable television credits include roles in Young Rock on NBC, Walker on CW, and a recurring guest star in SHOWTIME's more(George Gibbs) is a Louisiana native born in the city of New Orleans. As a former collegiate student-athlete, he made a bold shift to acting in 2018. His notable television credits include roles in Young Rock on NBC, Walker on CW, and a recurring guest star in SHOWTIME's American Rust. Born to the late Byron Johnson and Trudy Johnson, with a sister named Destiny, he remains deeply connected to his roots. Most recently, Byron played the exciting role of Neville in the CWRU/CPH production of Seasons Greetings . He continues his relentless pursuit to develop his craft and his desire to become one of the most impactful people in the world. Instagram: @bjohnsonofficial

Louise Lamson

Louise Lamson

(Mrs. Gibbs) is thrilled to make her debut at Cleveland Play House. She is based in Chicago where she is an Ensemble Member at Lookingglass Theatre. Lookingglass acting credits include: Plantation!, Death Tax, Hard Times, The Secret in the Wings, The Wooden Breeks, Icarus, The Brothers Karamazov, Our Town, more(Mrs. Gibbs) is thrilled to make her debut at Cleveland Play House. She is based in Chicago where she is an Ensemble Member at Lookingglass Theatre. Lookingglass acting credits include: Plantation!, Death Tax, Hard Times, The Secret in the Wings, The Wooden Breeks, Icarus, The Brothers Karamazov, Our Town, The Arabian Nights, Ethan Frome, Metamorphoses, The Little Prince, and The Idiot. Goodman Theatre credits include: The Odyssey and The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci. She received an After Dark award and Jeff nomination for her role in Bash at About Face Theatre. She has toured productions to The Old Globe, STC, Arena Stage, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, McCarter Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, The Getty Villa, Arden Theatre Company, Edinburgh Theatre Festival, Second Stage, and Metamorphoses on Broadway. Thank you for coming to the theater!

Brendan Lowry

Brendan Lowry

(Wally Webb, Ensemble) is a proud CWRU/CPH MFA Acting student in third and final year of study. You may have recently seen him in the CPH production of Fiddler on the Roof (Motel Kamzoil) or in the CWRU/CPH production of Season's Greetings (Clive Morris). Other favorite credits include Floyd more(Wally Webb, Ensemble) is a proud CWRU/CPH MFA Acting student in third and final year of study. You may have recently seen him in the CPH production of Fiddler on the Roof (Motel Kamzoil) or in the CWRU/CPH production of Season's Greetings (Clive Morris). Other favorite credits include Floyd Collins (Floyd Collins), Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson), and Godspell (John/Judas). Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, he received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Colorado Mesa University. Along with being a performer Brendan is an avid photographer, especially focusing on the local sights and architecture in the city. Brendan looks forward to another year exploring and living in Cleveland. Check out and follow Brendan's other works and interests: @bkylowry / bkylowry.com

Steve Marvel

Steve Marvel

(Doc Gibbs) has appeared locally as Emperor Joseph in Amadeus (Cleveland Play House), Mantalini/Snevellici/Hawk in Nicholas Nickleby (Ohio Shakespeare Company) and as The Professor in Life Sucks (Dobama Theatre). In Los Angeles, Steve played Tom Sergeant in the West coast premiere of Skylight, (Chance Theater), Decius in Julius Caesar more(Doc Gibbs) has appeared locally as Emperor Joseph in Amadeus (Cleveland Play House), Mantalini/Snevellici/Hawk in Nicholas Nickleby (Ohio Shakespeare Company) and as The Professor in Life Sucks (Dobama Theatre). In Los Angeles, Steve played Tom Sergeant in the West coast premiere of Skylight, (Chance Theater), Decius in Julius Caesar and Oronte in The School for Wives (A Noise Within), and was part of the original company of Discord at the Geffen Playhouse. Regionally, he has played roles at PCPA Theatrefest, The Aurora Theatre Company, and Sierra Rep (California), and the Walnut Street Theater and the Arden Theatre Company (Philadelphia), among others. Steve’s film work includes The Bikeriders, A Little White Lie, and Troubled Waters, and a starring role in cult favorite Chompy and the Girls. He’s voiced video games for Activision, Sony, and Mattel, and has narrated some 200 audiobooks for Tantor Media, Penguin Random House, Macmillan, Harper, and others, earning him an Audiofile Earphones award, an IBPA Ben Franklin award, and 4 Voice Arts Award nominations. He is a graduate of the Acting program at Northwestern University.

Christina McSheffrey

Christina McSheffrey

(Woman in Balcony, Ensemble) is a proud member of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program. She was previously seen in Fiddler on the Roof in May as Bielke. Other credits include Rachel in Season’s Greetings and Varya in The Cherry Orchard (CWRU/CPH). She got her BA in Theatre at Grand more(Woman in Balcony, Ensemble) is a proud member of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program. She was previously seen in Fiddler on the Roof in May as Bielke. Other credits include Rachel in Season’s Greetings and Varya in The Cherry Orchard (CWRU/CPH). She got her BA in Theatre at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, where she also worked at Southwest Shakespeare Company, Flagstaff Shakespeare Company, The Phoenix Theatre Company, and Childsplay as an actor and teaching artist. Love to her friends and family. @chefboyartina

Calder Meis

Calder Meis

(Joe Crowell, Jr., Si Crowell, Ensemble) is a member of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting program and has appeared as Yepikhodov in The Cherry Orchard, John Dodge in Middletown, and Bernard in Season's Greetings. At CPH, you may have seen him in the companies of Fiddler on the Roof (Mordcha) more(Joe Crowell, Jr., Si Crowell, Ensemble) is a member of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting program and has appeared as Yepikhodov in The Cherry Orchard, John Dodge in Middletown, and Bernard in Season's Greetings. At CPH, you may have seen him in the companies of Fiddler on the Roof (Mordcha) and Pride & Prejudice. For Payton, always.

Brianna Miller

Brianna Miller

(Lady in Box, Ensemble) is a third year in the CWRU/CPH acting program. You may have seen her in the CWRU/CPH productions of Middletown (Mary), The Cherry Orchard (Anya), or Season’s Greetings (Phyllis). Some of her favorite roles include Gwendolyn Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest (Santa more(Lady in Box, Ensemble) is a third year in the CWRU/CPH acting program. You may have seen her in the CWRU/CPH productions of Middletown (Mary), The Cherry Orchard (Anya), or Season’s Greetings (Phyllis). Some of her favorite roles include Gwendolyn Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest (Santa Cruz Shakespeare), Miriam in Jaja’s African Hair Braiding (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati), and Camae in The Mountaintop (Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center). She was an ensemble member at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company before starting her MFA. While there, she performed in Trouble in Mind, The Living Dead, Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support, especially Nathan Sullivan, who is often the sole reason she is off-book for shows.

Meredith Nelson

Meredith Nelson

(Mrs. Soames, Ensemble) an actor, director, and educator originally from Denver, Colorado. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Evansville and is thrilled to be pursuing her master's with CWRU/Cleveland Play House. Some favorite roles she's played include Belinda in Season's Greetings, Dunyasha in The Cherry Orchard, more(Mrs. Soames, Ensemble) an actor, director, and educator originally from Denver, Colorado. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Evansville and is thrilled to be pursuing her master's with CWRU/Cleveland Play House. Some favorite roles she's played include Belinda in Season's Greetings, Dunyasha in The Cherry Orchard, the Librarian in Middletown, and Prospera in The Tempest. She is also the co-founder and co-artistic director of Soft Belly Theatre: a local Cleveland theatre company dedicated to producing accessible, courageous art with an open mind and a soft belly. You can find more information about her work at meredithgnelson.com.

Adam Ortega

Adam Ortega

(Howie Newsome, Sam Craig, Ensemble) is a third-year graduate student in the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program. Hailing from South Florida, he earned his BFA in Acting at The University of Michigan. His other theatre credits include, Gayev in The Cherry Orchard (CWRU/CPH), Harvey in Season's Greetings (CWRU/CPH), Cop more(Howie Newsome, Sam Craig, Ensemble) is a third-year graduate student in the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program. Hailing from South Florida, he earned his BFA in Acting at The University of Michigan. His other theatre credits include, Gayev in The Cherry Orchard (CWRU/CPH), Harvey in Season's Greetings (CWRU/CPH), Cop in Middletown (CWRU/CPH), Don Armado in Love's Labour's Lost (Great River Shakespeare Festival), and Drunk Shakespeare (Off-Broadway). He would like to thank family, friends, and loved ones for all their constant support. IG: @adamaortega | adamalexisortega.com

Derdriu Ring

Derdriu Ring

(Mrs. Webb) A graduate of The Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin and University College Cork, Derdriu is honored to be a member of this wonderful ensemble led by Mary Zimmerman. Derdriu has been awarded best actress by Cleveland Critics Circle on multiple occasions. Memorable roles include; Maggie/ Dancing At more(Mrs. Webb) A graduate of The Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin and University College Cork, Derdriu is honored to be a member of this wonderful ensemble led by Mary Zimmerman. Derdriu has been awarded best actress by Cleveland Critics Circle on multiple occasions. Memorable roles include; Maggie/ Dancing At Lughnasa (Asolo Rep.), Martha/ Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf (Beck Centre), Slippy Helen/ The Cripple Of Inishmaan (The Geffen Playhouse), Catherine/Proof (CPH), Josie/ Moon For The Misbegotten (Great Lakes Theater), Pegeen/The Playboy Of The Western (Irish Rep.Off-Broadway), Rosie Redmond/The Plough & The Stars (The Guthrie Theatre), Narrator/Wassail! (Apollo's Fire), Emma Brookner/ The Normal Heart (Ensemble Theatre), Charlotte/Something Clean (Dobama Theatre). Sister Aloysius/Doubt (Beck Center). TV: Law & Order CI, Hope & Faith. Film: The Yank, Magan’s Fare. Derdriu is excited to return to CPH in December as Miss Shiels for A Christmas Story. In loving memory of Diarmaid Ring; https://www.derdriuring.com.

Lennon Rosiar

Lennon Rosiar

(Rebecca Gibbs) made her regional debut in last season’s A Christmas Story. A sixth grade student at Danbury local schools, she is a member of Caryl Crane Youth Theatre’s national award-winning competition team and just recently returned from the Musical Theatre Competitions of America with First Place Overall awards more(Rebecca Gibbs) made her regional debut in last season’s A Christmas Story. A sixth grade student at Danbury local schools, she is a member of Caryl Crane Youth Theatre’s national award-winning competition team and just recently returned from the Musical Theatre Competitions of America with First Place Overall awards in vocal and acting categories. Favorite works include: Honk!, A Year with Frog and Toad, Finding Nemo, and, Annie.?Lennon?also enjoys being outdoors, dancing, reading, volleyball, and spending time with her family. She is very honored to be part of this production.

Geoffrey Short

Geoffrey Short

(Mr. Webb) is thrilled to be returning to CPH in Our Town after appearing as Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof and understudying the role of Pap/Rev in Fat Ham last season. Other recent appearances include Sister Act (Curtis) LCMT, Amerikin (Gerald) Seat of the Pants Productions, The more(Mr. Webb) is thrilled to be returning to CPH in Our Town after appearing as Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof and understudying the role of Pap/Rev in Fat Ham last season. Other recent appearances include Sister Act (Curtis) LCMT, Amerikin (Gerald) Seat of the Pants Productions, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Mitch Mahoney) Cain Park, Brooklyn (Streetsinger) Near West Theatre, Once on This Island (Ton Ton) Slow Burn Theatre Co., Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas) Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts, and Driving Miss Daisy (Hoke) Chicken Coop Theatre. Recent directing credits: The Spitfire Grill, Evita, Something Rotten, Wedding Singer, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, In the Heights. Geoff thanks Cindy for her love and support, all of his family and everyone at CPH for this opportunity. www.GeoffreyBShort.com

Wai Yim

Wai Yim

(Simon Stimson, Professor Willard) makes his CPH debut. He toured nationally with Mary Zimmerman's The White Snake (McCarter, Goodman, Old Globe, WuZhen Theatre Festival in China) and The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci (Goodman, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Old Globe). Regional credits include A Christmas Carol, The King of Hell’s more(Simon Stimson, Professor Willard) makes his CPH debut. He toured nationally with Mary Zimmerman's The White Snake (McCarter, Goodman, Old Globe, WuZhen Theatre Festival in China) and The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci (Goodman, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Old Globe). Regional credits include A Christmas Carol, The King of Hell’s Palace, Postnation, King of the Yees (Goodman), Chimerica (TimeLine), The Oldest Boy (Unicorn), Nomad Motel (Horizon), Diary of Anne Frank (The Rose Theater). Film credits include Ponderosa, North of the 10, Fatal Influence. TV credits include Work in Progress, Force, neXt, Chicago PD, The Chi, Patriot. Wai is also a director and playwright. He directed The Chinese Lady, The Great Leap, The Wild Party at BlueBarn Theatre, and received the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards for Best Director (The Chinese Lady, The Great Leap). His play The Great Race will premiere at The Rose Theater in 2026. www.whyyim.com

Mary Zimmerman

Mary Zimmerman

(Director) Mary Zimmerman is thrilled to be making her Cleveland Playhouse debut. She is a playwright and director based in Chicago whose work has been honored by a MacArthur Fellowship in1998, the 2002 Tony and Obie Awards for Best Director (for her play Metamorphoses), and many Chicago Joseph Jefferson more(Director) Mary Zimmerman is thrilled to be making her Cleveland Playhouse debut. She is a playwright and director based in Chicago whose work has been honored by a MacArthur Fellowship in1998, the 2002 Tony and Obie Awards for Best Director (for her play Metamorphoses), and many Chicago Joseph Jefferson Awards. She is a member of Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago, an Artistic Associate of the Goodman Theatre, and a Professor of Performance Studies at Northwestern University. She specializes in the adaptation of classical texts for the stage which she both writes and directs. Works include Metamorphoses, The Matchbox Magic Flute, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Odyssey, Argonautika, The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, Arabian Nights, Treasure Island, Journey to the West, The White Snake, Mirror of the Invisible World, Eleven Rooms of Proust (a site-specific performance), The Jungle Book and The Secret in the Wings (based on fairy tales). She created an opera with Philip Glass, Galileo, Galilei. These works have variously been produced at The Circle in the Square, Manhattan Theater Club, Brooklyn Academy of Music and Second Stage in New York, The Goodman and Lookingglass Theater in Chicago, Berkeley Repertory, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Guthrie, The Shakespeare Theater Company and Arena Stage of DC, The Barbican in London and the Wuzhen Theatre Festival in China. Collectively, her plays are produced over 100 times each year around the world in universities, high schools and other amateur and professional venues. For the Metropolitan Opera she has directed Lucia di Lammermoor (also at La Scala, Milan), Armida, La Sonnambula, Rusalka, Eurydice and Florencia en el Amazonas, all of which have been broadcast live worldwide.

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