BECKY SHAW: A WITTY, DARK LOVE STORY OPENS THIS WEEKEND

Grey Area Productions aims “to offer a wide range of artistic and cultural enrichment through presenting published and original works.” Their latest offering is “Becky Shaw,” opening tonight at The Pump House in downtown La Crosse. Tonight’s preview performance will be free admission, donations are appreciated.

Cast members Colin Thelen and Kate Mayer joined the Buzz to talk about what to expect:

Grey Area Productions presents us with Gina Gionfriddo’s 2009 Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Becky Shaw. Directed by Steven Walker, Becky Shaw will be featured center stage at the Pump House theatre, opening March 23 through April 2 featuring a cast of local actors, portraying the dysfunctional group of 5 characters, Susan (Kate Mayer), Susanna (Dominique Luecke), Andrew (Alex Kent), Max (Colin Thelen), and Becky Shaw (Megan Larson). Becky Shaw is a dark, witty comedy that features manipulative and self-interest-driven characters participating in the complex game of dating. The play explores the dark side of human behavior in romantic relationships that aren’t usually put on display. Becky Shaw will keep audience members on the edge of their seats while provoking laughter and ideas to ponder over after the curtain closes. Grey Area Productions is a theater company based in La Crosse, WI. Serving the coulee region with live entertainment through presenting published and original works. Becky Shaw will be Grey Area Production’s last performance of the 2022-2023 season, so be sure to get your tickets before they sell out! Tickets can be purchased at the Pump House, over the phone 608-785-1434 and online at www.thepumphouse.org.

Showtimes Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: March 23, 24 & 25, 7:30 pm March 30, 31 & April 1, 7:30 pm Sunday: March 26, 2:00 pm April 2, 2:00 pm