The Humans at Garrison Players

At Garrison Players Arts Center

The Humans

Erik Blake gathers three generations of his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter's pre-war apartment in lower Manhattan. The Humans tells the story of the classic family reunion: a group of people who love each other but still wrestle with basic human fears.  As darkness falls outside the crumbling building, mysterious things start to go bump in the night and family tensions reach a boiling point and the group's deepest fears become apparent.

In 2016, “The Humans” deservedly earned the Tony Award for Best Play, and Garrison Players' version is a terrific production featuring a slate of talented actors. Playwright Stephen Karam's brilliantly-crafted dialogue could be lifted from any family dinner at any time...and through it, each audience member will recognize all that is good and true and beautiful about family life -- even when challenges arise. Above all, “The Humans” is a sometimes dark yet ultimately joyful celebration of what "family" truly means.

Performance dates are April 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:30pm; April 15, 16, 22, 23 at 2:00 pm at Garrison Players Arts Center, Corner of Roberts Road and Portland Ave (Rte 4), Rollinsford. Tickets are $20. www.garrisonplayers.org  SOME MATURE THEMES & LANGUAGE

Garrison Players Arts Center (GPAC) is a nonprofit, volunteer-based community theatre group dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the area by presenting high-quality theatrical performances geared for family audiences. Established in 1953, the players encourage people of all ages to enjoy and participate in the many facets of the performing arts, and to help maintain the Garrison Players Arts Center. For more information about auditions, shows, or GPAC, visit the website at www.garrisonplayers.org.