September 11, 2013

Contact:

Seena Hodges 612.225.6142

seenah@guthrietheater.org

GUTHRIE ANNOUNCES CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR

DAVID GOLDSTEINS

Skiing on Broken Glass

Joe Dowling directs a new, expanded version of this Minnesota Fringe Festival hit featuring a cast of Twin Cities favorites.

Playwright David Goldstein's frank examination of a middle-aged gay writer and his rough-trade boyfriend skillfully walks the fine line between mutual exploitation and genuine love. [A] touching experience, crackling with vitality. Star Tribune

Performances begin October 29; Opening November 1; Playing through November 17

in the Dowling Studio at the Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis

(Minneapolis/St. Paul) The Guthrie Theater today announced the cast and creative team for David Goldsteins moving drama Skiing on Broken Glass. The play premiered in the 2010 Minnesota Fringe Festival to sold-out crowds and was selected for the Fringe Encore series. Guthrie Artistic Director Joe Dowling helms a new, expanded version of the play featuring additional characters and accompanying storylines. Skiing on Broken Glass begins performances in the Dowling Studio on October 29.

Mark Alexander (Michael Booth, Guthrie: Much Ado About Nothing, Arsenic and Old Lace) is a lonely writer still hurting from his partner's death some years before. Then he meets Todd (David Darrow in his Guthrie debut), an enigmatic young male escort whose charm and resilience attract and impress Mark, but whose past remains murky. After Todd has a nearly fatal accident, Mark is determined to help him out. Soon the two find themselves in an unlikely relationship that neither really understandsand that will either heal them both or tear them to shreds.

Skiing on Broken Glass also features the talents of Michelle ONeill (Guthrie: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Winter's Tale) in the role of EdithMarks longtime friend and confidanteand Bill McCallum (Guthrie: Clybourne Park, Time Stands Still) as Thomas, Ediths high-powered fiancé.

The artistic team includes Michael Hoover (Set Designer), Christine A. Richardson (Costume Designer), Ryan Connealy (Lighting Designer), Montana Johnson (Sound Designer), Jo Holcomb (Dramaturg) and Justin Hossle (Stage Manager).

Skiing on Broken Glass begins preview performances on October 29, opens November 1 and continues through November 17 in the Dowling Studio at the Guthrie Theater. Single tickets start at $24 and are now on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE, 612.225.6244 (Group Sales) and online at www.guthrietheater.org.

The GUTHRIE THEATER (Joe Dowling, Director) was founded by Sir Tyrone Guthrie in 1963 and is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. The Tony Award-winning Guthrie Theater is dedicated to producing the great works of dramatic literature, developing the work of contemporary playwrights and cultivating the next generation of theater artists. With annual attendance of nearly 500,000 people, the Guthrie Theater presents a mix of classic plays and contemporary work on its three stages. Under the artistic leadership of Joe Dowling since 1995, the Guthrie continues to set a national standard for excellence in theatrical production and performance. In 2006, the Guthrie opened its new home on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the Guthrie Theater houses three state-of-the-art stages, production facilities, classrooms and dramatic public lobbies. www.guthrietheater.org

FACT SHEET

Skiing on Broken Glass
by David Goldstein
directed by Joe Dowling

Mark is a lonely writer still hurting from his partner's death some years before. Then he meets Todd, an enigmatic young male escort whose charm and resilience attract and impress Mark, but whose past remains murky. After Todd has a nearly fatal accident, Mark is determined to help him out. Soon the two find themselves in an unlikely relationship that neither really understandsand that will either heal them both or tear them to shreds.

Company:

Michael Booth (Mark Alexander), David Darrow (Todd), Michelle ONeill (Edith) and Bill McCallum (Thomas).

Creative Team:

Joe Dowling (Director), Michael Hoover (Set Designer), Christine A. Richardson (Costume Designer), Ryan Connealy (Lighting Designer), Montana Johnson (Sound Designer), Jo Holcomb (Dramaturg) and Justin Hossle (Stage Manager).

Performance Dates: October 29, 2013 November 17, 2013

Opening Night: November 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Performance Times: Tuesday through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Sundays at 7 p.m.

Matinees on selected Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.

visit www.guthrietheater.org for the complete performance schedule.

Location: Guthrie Theater Dowling Studio

818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Pricing: Single tickets priced $24- $39

(Discounts for children, students and seniors available)

Tickets: Tickets may be purchased online at www.guthrietheater.org

Guthrie Box Office: 612.377.2224 or 877.44.STAGE

Box Office hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on non- performance days)

Group Sales: 612.225.6244 or 877.225.6211

ACCESS PERFORMANCES

Learn more online at http://www.guthrietheater.org/accessibility

OPEN CAPTIONED

captioned by c2 inc.

Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.

ASL INTERPRETATION

Interpreted by TBD

Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.

AUDIO DESCRIBED

Described by TBD

Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.

If you have specific program questions or need an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Office by phone at 612.225.6390 (voice) or 612.225.6391 (TTY) or email at accessibility@guthrietheater.org.

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