The Grapes of Wrath
By John Steinbeck
Adapted for the Stage by Frank Galati
Directed by Dex Edwards
Fulton Chapel
"With language that echoes the poetry of the gospels and characters who cling to simple human decency under the most horrific assaults, it is both a work of social criticism and a celebration of the American character. " Dorothy Allison
"Steinbeck has written a novel from the depths of his heart with a sincerity seldom equaled. " The New York Times Book Review
"Brilliantly adapted by Steppenwolf Theatre's Frank Galati, the story is both timeless and timely, using one iconic family to underscore the need for cooperative...solutions to social problems." KBS
John Steinbeck's Nobel Prize-winning novel follows the Joad family as they escape the Great Depression dust bowl of Oklahoma for the promise of California. Faced with starvation and overwhelming desperation, the Joads carry their burdens with a simple dignity that is a tribute to humanity. Steinbeck's beautiful, stark language and frank presentation of the political and economic realities of the time earned the novel a place in the pantheon of American letters. Adapted for the stage by Frank Galati for the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre, the Tony Award-winning The Grapes of Wrath is a triumph of spirit and must see American theatre
Dates:
- Wednesday April 2nd – Saturday April 5th at 8pm and Sunday April 6th at 2pm
- Special matinee for local schools Thursday April 3rd at 10am
Location:
- Fulton Chapel (map)
Tickets:
- $10.50 adults
- $8.50 children and seniors
- $7.00 UM students with ID
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