photos by Brian Paulette
'night, Mother
by Marsha Norman
Dates: January 8 – 26, 2020
Location: City Stage at Union Station
Director: Sidonie Garrett
Featuring Jan Rogge and Cinnamon Schultz.
A Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Marsha Norman’s “’night, Mother” is the story of a woman driven to her breaking point. A harsh reflection on modern life and its purpose, the psychological exploration of this show will leave an indelible impression. “’night, Mother” will be directed by Sidonie Garrett, who previously directed “A Streetcar Named Desire” for KCAT, and has extensively directed for the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival.
Director – Sidonie Garrett
Written by – Marsha Norman
Production Stage Manager – Adam Fulmer
Assistant Stage Manager – Colin Flowler
Scenic Designer – Ken Martin
Costume Designer – Mary Traylor
Lighting Designer – Shane Rowse
Properties Design – Deb Morgan
Sound Designer – David Kiehl
Technical Director – Kyle Dyck
Production Manager – Gary Heisserer
Wardrobe Mistress & Stage Crew – Paige Stallings
“Rogge is at her intense best, anguished and comic…”
– Robert Trussell, KC Studio
“As Jessie, Cinnamon Schultz delivers a restrained, honest performance full of fine emotional gradations.”
– Liz Cook, The Pitch
“With ‘NIGHT, MOTHER Kansas City Actors Theatre has delivered a gripping experience that should not be missed.”
– Pec Pennington, PerformInk