Shem Bitterman’s Twisty New Thriller, THE CIVIL TWILIGHT Now Playing in LA
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Taylor Gilbert and Andrew Elvis Miller in The Civil Twilight by Shem Bitterman
What is the cost of a lie?
The World Premiere of writer Shem Bitterman’s twisty new thriller, The Civil Twilight, directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky is now playing in Los Angeles through Sunday, Nov. 24th at the Broadwater Studio Theatre. The show is presented by Plays With People Productions in association with The Road Theatre Company and stars Taylor Gilbert (Homefires, Scintilla) and Andrew Elvis Miller (Blue Man Group, Seared).
Shem Bitterman’s cautionary tale asks “What is the cost of a lie?” as it takes place over a single night during a once-in-a-century storm. The Civil Twilight tells the story of what happens when a popular AM radio personality winds up trapped in a motel room in the Midwest with his biggest fan.
Hope lives on…
Playwright Shem Bitterman (Harm’s Way, The Job) communicated, “I got this idea traveling across the country to see my son at the University Missouri where he is studying journalism. I was struck by how the economic, cultural and population decline of Midwestern towns has left among those who remain an opening where hucksters and charlatans can, for a few bucks or some cheap outrage, offer a path to desperately needed change. In these areas, despite widespread disillusionment, hope lives on — in fact, hope is often all that is left.”
Director Ann Hearn Tobolowsky (Mercury, Reykjavík) agrees, adding, “There is a deep longing for community and a desire to find connection. This play is a cautionary tale of what can happen when that impulse is betrayed. In the end, The Civil Twilight asks — what is the cost of a lie?”
The Design Team for The Civil Twilight includes, Production Design by Joel Daavid; Sound Design by Chris Moscatiello; Costume Design by Jenna Bergstraesser. Original Score by Roger Bellon. The Production Stage Manager is Andreya Nevarez. The Civil Twilight, is produced by Danna Hyams.
The Civil Twilight is now playing through Sunday, November 24th at the Broadwater Studio Theatre, 1076 Lillian Way in Los Angeles. Performances are Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 3pm.
Ticket prices are $45; Seniors are $25; Students are $20; Previews are $20. Special group rates available for parties of 8 or more.
For tickets, please visit the production website HERE to purchase tickets online or to view the complete schedule.
