A woman returning home shares a train carriage bound from california to chicago with a young man fresh out of the army. Chad first found theater when he was eight years old when he and his brothers auditioned for the music man with star theater in oceanside. Also on board is a young woman named may, who shares her seat with a charming military pilot, raleigh. So in looking for a show to close belhaven theatres season we were excited to produce last train to. Arlene hutton is best known for last train to nibroc, the first fringenyc production to transfer offbroadway. Last train to nibroc by arlene hutton will play from october 22 november 3, 2019 with the official press opening on wednesday, october 23, 2019 at 7. Arlene hutton is an alumna of new dramatists and member of est. Gulf view drive is the third play in arlene huttons nibroc trilogythe trio of huttons plays that began with last train to nibroc 1999 and continued with see rock city 2005.
Back in march, things looked grim for her world war ii comedydrama, last train to nibroc. Never tell playwright arlene hutton the new york times has lost its power to make or break a show. Arlene hutton is a member of new dramatists and a macdowell colony fellow. I directed the third play in the trilogy gulf view drive and have always wanted to direct the other two plays. As the two sit on a park bench watching ducks in the lake, they discuss leadership roles, conflict among different groups, sex, friendship and love, and. Mhsaa cancels the last of the provincial championships. A loving tribute in the program provides a way to serve her memory by supporting fellow theater artists in her honor. Chad theriault raleigh is so excited and honored to have been brought on board for this production of last train to nibroc. News releases and some other materials in the online media center indicated with a pdf icon are stored in adobes portable document format. Lindsey began dancing at age 5 and hasnt stopped since. Aug 27, 2016 last train to nibroc by arlene hutton sept. The washington stage guild continues its 30th anniversary season with a pearl of a romantic comedy, arlene huttons charming last train to nibroc.
Jul 15, 20 some might overlook last train to nibroc because it sounds like a romance, but that would be a huge mistake. Last train to nibroc while arlene huttons play, last train to nibroc, is new to cincinnati, its been around for almost a decade. Last train to nibroc conjures up a world of country fairs and long summer evenings on the porch. The play is a love story, but its also about how humble people at an anxious time in american history deal with personal failures, managing the ache of what could have been, while still respecting that life can change in a moment if youre risky enough. Aboard an eastbound crosscountry train which carries the bodies of great american writers nathanael west and f. Arlene hutton arlene hutton is a member of new dramatists and a macdowell colony fellow. However, last train to nibroc turned out to be the playwrights most frequently produced play, having received about 100 productions. The version of last train to nibroc we are presenting is actually only the first of three scenes in the full 90minute play. Last train to nibroc, new end, london stage the guardian. Hutton had originally intended to write only the first work, but later continued the story of the protagonists through the second and third parts of the trilogy. Back in march, things looked grim for her world war ii. Its not until nearly the end of the scene that the pair formally introduce themselves, at which time raleigh asks may again if shell go to the nibroc festival with him.
Two strangers meet on a train last train to nibroc at washington. Jan 30, 20 lamplighters theatre companys upcoming valentines production. The festival is featured, if anachronistically, in the play last train to nibroc by arlene hutton. My wife and i saw the washington stage guilds fine production of see rock city, the second play in arlene huttons nibroc trilogy. Though the play is set in the 1940s, the festival itself. Unable to enlist because of a medical condition, he wants to be a writer.
Marathon community theatre is a 501c3 notforprofit community theater located in marathon, florida the heart of the florida keys. Deft and creative teamwork among those responsible for the productions design is critical to framing last train to nibroc within the devastating years of 194043. Last train to nibroc panoramanow entertainment news. Oct 26, 2003 last train to nibroc 2 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars. Be sure to come back for last train to nibroc, from july 2 to august 29th, mass appeal from sept. May and raleigh meet in 1940 on an eastbound train carries the bodies of f. Arlene huttons last train to nibroc at the charleston acting studio is a sweet play about a handsome young man, raleigh, and a. In this weeks podcast, a short play by arlene hutton. Scene two finds may and raleigh at the festival, but a year and half later. Last train to nibroc theatre performance belhaven university. She is an alumna of new dramatists, member of ensemble studio theatre and recipient of a 2016 nyfa fellowship. Wartime romances that begin on a train are bound to be bumpy. It was a tough decision but in line with the department of.
Download pdf one more train to ride book full free. In last train to nibroc, a chance encounter leads to lifelong chemistry. In the first play of the trilogy, may and raleigh meet in 1940 on an eastbound train that carries the bodies of f. Dramatists play service, one of the premier playlicensing and theatrical publishing agencies in the world, was formed in 1936 to foster national opportunities for playwrights by publishing affordable editions of their plays and handling the performance rights to these works. May refuses because she believes the name of the festival to be heathen. The nibroc trilogy comprises three plays last train to nibroc, see rock city, gulf view drive by awardwinning playwright arlene hutton. Arlene hutton s award winning comedy tracks may and raleighs romance through years of missed connections. It was a tough decision but in line with the department of more sports news. Lamplighters theatre companys upcoming valentines production.
The twangy sound of fiddle music sets the tone for this kentucky flavored romance unfolding during the first three years of. Selected productions over the decades include the fantasticks. The first ny fringe production to move offbroadway, last train to nibroc has received over two hundred. Last train to nibroc is a loving reminder of the impermanence and beauty of life and love, and nudges us to grab it all when, where, and however we can. Last train to nibroc is a loving reminder of the impermanence and beauty of life and love, and nudges us to grab it all when, where, and however we. It was rewritten as last train, a danceorientated remake, and is the first single released by christine anu. Simplyscripts downloadable movie scripts, screenplays. Arlene huttons award winning comedy tracks may and raleighs romance through years of missed connections. The scene being performed is from last train to nibroc, written by arlene hutton and was written as forty minute one act took to a festival. Theatre students to present a night of one acts the bison. All three scripts follow a kentucky couple through stages of the life they share. It would be a stretch to expect washington stage guilds wonderfully acted production of arlene huttons last train to nibroc to spark a renewed vogue for books by lloyd c.
Last train to nibroc by arlene hutton presented by the new perspectives theatre december 1940. Last train to nibroc, the first play of the trilogy, was inspired by huttons learning, from a book. Wednesday, june 14, 2017 saturday, june 17, 2017 in dec 1940, an eastbound crosscountry train carries the bodies of the great american writers, nathanael west and f. The duck variations a short comedy by david mamet presents two old friends, emil and george, in 14 variations, talking about ducks at least, ducks as they relate to our passages through life. The ultimate railroad structure every day, railroading began in these cathedrals of transportation. Last train to nibroc arlene hutton tuesday, february 28 wednesday, march 1 see pg.
The train is crowded, so raleigh is relieved to find a vacant seat next to may and he courteously asks if he can set a spell. The play is on stage at deertrees theatre in harrison. Last train to nibroc by arlene hutton may and raleigh meet in 1940 on an eastbound train carries the bodies of f. Simplyscripts downloadable movie scripts, screenplays and. So in looking for a show to close belhaven theatres season we were excited to produce last train to nibroc. Dps offers an extensive list of titles that includes many of the most significant plays of the past century. Invisible theatre continues its 49th anniversary season of love with the southwest premiere of last train to nibroc by arlene hutton and directed by susan claassen. We missed wsgs performance last year of last train to nibroc, so i read this to get the earlier part of the story we missed. Last train to nibroc acting edition arlene hutton on.
Last train to nibroc 201617, a christmas carol 201718 and buying the farm 201819. One more train to ride available for download and read online in other formats. On the cusp of world war ii, two young strangers meet on a train and find out they may know each other. Pdf one more train to ride download full pdf book download. The nibroc trilogy, a set of three plays about the challenges of a young couple living in.
Realizing that life is limitless, hes decided to get off in new york city for a new adventure. In december 1940, an eastbound crosscountry train carries the bodies of the great american writers nathanael west and f. Last train to nibroc is the sort of show dear to the heart of producers with an eye for the bottom line a smart, endearing script to appeal to a broad audience thats inexpensive to put on and keep running. May is engrossed her in her novel, magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Coop in hollywood, ca to be the first theatre to do her nibroc trilogy of which last train to nibroc is the beginning. Lindsey is thrilled to bring may to life in the last train to nibroc. Some might overlook last train to nibroc because it sounds like a romance, but that would be a huge mistake.
Two strangers meet on a train last train to nibroc at. Throughout our touring history, royal mtc has brought a variety of professional theatre productions to rural communities. Ct a funny, touching portrait of two people searching for happiness, this simply staged romance played to critical acclaim at the edinburgh festival fringe and offbroadway. Each year in early august, corbin hosts a festival called nibroc corbin spelled backwards featuring openair concerts, carnival attractions, a beauty pageant, parade, and other events. Raleigh and may discover they are from neighboring appalachian towns, and he decides to change trains for kentucky, promising to take may to the next nibroc festival. Trilogy of which last train to nibroc is the beginning. All aboard the washington stage guilds last train to nibroc. She was last seen as mabel in lamplighter community theatres production of mack and mabel and elizabeth benning in patio playhouses production of young frankenstein. Click for tickets to last train to nibroc mclachlan plays a contemplative raleigh, a young man discharged from the military in 1940, on a train bound for home in rural kentucky.