Citadel Theatre 2018-2019 The Roomate

Director’s Note 10 “I guess everybody wants to start over. Just burn it all down and start over. ” – Sharon, Scene 2, The Roommate On the surface, this story about two specific and unlikely roommates, a story that suggests smoking pot and online dating (two things I’ve never done) are required life experiences for anyone living in 2019, might not seem like a play with a personal connection for me. But in my own journey through life so far – navigating career shifts, becoming a mother, and simply getting older each year – I find so much of Robyn’s and Sharon’s journeys relatable. Finding the courage to start fresh again (and again, and again), developing a renewed sense of self and identity, the (re)awakening of a unique audacity and independence; these universal experiences jumped out at me upon my first reading of the script. Through the rehearsal process it has been a pleasure to explore these ideas and more, and it has been especially fulfilling to do so in a room full of intelligent and resourceful women artists. My wish for you tonight is to have the courage to burn it all down and start over, if the need ever arises. Thank you for coming and for supporting live theatre. Beth Wolf, Director Special anks Special thanks to Habitat for Humanity Restore for donating the kitchen’s appliances and cabinetry. Kenosha Recycling Inc., Lake Forest High School New Media Dept., Lake Forest Recreation Center, Lake Forest Resale Shop, North Shore Camera Club, and Upscale Rummage Sale. NOW ENROLLING FOR SPRING ACTING CLASSES Comedy Improv, Dancing, Singing and Loads of Fun Call (847) 735 - 8554 Ext. 2