Canterbury Summer Theatre opens its 54th season of productions with the supernatural thriller, The Thin Place, performing June 15-18. The theatre is located at 807 Franklin Street in Michigan City.
Receiving its regional premiere, the play is authored by renowned playwright, Lucas Hnath, who has been seen on Broadway with his works, A Doll's House, Part 2, and most recently, the Tony-nominated Dana H.
In the story, Linda communicates, professionally, with the dead, who are still here, just in a different part of here, in the "thin place." She can make those who believe hear them, offering them peace and closure and meaning. Hilda, a keen listener and observer who’s grappling with loss, takes a great interest in Linda’s abilities.
(L-R) Alice Franssen and Kristina Drendal in The Thin Place running June 15-18 at Canterbury Summer Theatre
Hilda befriends the veteran medium, seeking answers that lie across the fragile boundary between our world and the other one. With acuity and relentless curiosity, The Thin Place transforms the theatre into an intimate séance, crafting an unnerving testament to the power of the mind.
The Thin Place stars Kristina Drendel, Alice Franssen, Massimo Manfredini, and Kendall Shamus, all making their debut as part of the Canterbury Resident Company, comprised of theatre artists from throughout the country.
The production is directed by Canterbury Associate Artistic Director, David Graham, marking his 29th staging for the company.
Leah Mazur returns to Canterbury as Guest Artist, providing the set design for The Thin Place. Mazur is Professor of Scenic Design at University of Texas-Arlington, and has worked with Canterbury for over a decade.
Lighting design is by Julie Adams, with costumes by Amber Garitt. The production stage manager is Danie Boyster.
This production contains adult themes and language, and is recommended for those audience members of high school age or older.
Canterbury performances are at 2:00 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 pm on Fridays, and Saturdays at 6:30 pm. Ticket prices are $20.00 for regular admission, $18.00 for seniors, and half-price discounts for students and military personnel.
Tickets can be purchased by phone at (219) 874-4269 or e-mail info@canterburytheatre.org
Canterbury will follow health and safety protocols as set forth by the Indiana State Health Department, implementing socially-distanced seating and other precautions. Patrons are not requited to wear masks, but are recommended to do so if they feel it necessary.
Canterbury Summer Theatre, one of the Midwest's oldest professional summer companies, is produced under the auspices of the Canterbury Guild, a nonprofit arts organization, which also manages the Canterbury Winter Arts Series.