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The Children at Open Book Theatre Company

Dates: (11/11/2022 - 12/11/2022 )

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Open Book Theatre Company

Open Book Theatre Company

1621 West Road, Trenton MI 48183
Trenton,MI 48183

Phone: 734 288-7753

Tickets: $25-30

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Two retired nuclear scientists reside in an isolated cottage by the sea as the world around them crumbles. Together they are going to live forever on yogurt and yoga, until an old friend arrives with a frightening request. The Children by Lucy Kirkwood runs now through Dec. 11th at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, MI. 

Featuring Wendy Katz Hiller, Tina Paraventi, and Lindel Salow.  Lighting design by Harley Miah.  Scenic Design by Sarah Hawkins Rusk. Properties and Costume design by Krista Schafer Ewbank. Sound design by Sarah Hawkins Rusk.  Stage managed by Rachel Marengere.  Scenic Carpenter, Gordon Mosley.  Scenic Painter, Bradly Byrne.  Photo by Jan Cartwright.  

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Something is clearly lurking below the surface when Rose pays an unexpected visit to her old friends and colleagues.  The Children, playing through December 11 at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, slowly peels back the layers of its complicated characters, revealing decades of history and some startling revelations about the future. 

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Due to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's' temporary ban on all large group events in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, theatres across the state are postponing and/or canceling performances. BroadwayWorld Detroit is doing its best to combine a list of those performances in one place for theatergoers. If a theatre or any information is missing, please email Katie.Laban@gmail.com for it to be added. *This is a developing story, with more information being added as it becomes available.

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