The world premiere of “The Oscar Wilde Experience” comes to the Byers-Evans House June 1- 23. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with an Industry night at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 11 at The Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock Street, Denver. Tickets are $16 and available by calling 303-620-4933.
Adapted by Maggie Stillman, The Oscar Wilde Experience weaves its tale through his short stories, novellas, and poems. Selections include "The Nightingale and the Rose," "The Happy Prince," and "The Canterville Ghost." These stories are often overlooked through the fame of Wilde’s plays and his novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray.”
The
cast, under the direction of Wade Wood, includes Bevin Antea, Terry
Herron, Sarah Mac, Brandon Palmer, Mike Pearl, Melissa Pear, Maggie
Stillman and Joey Wishnia.
The
show takes place in the library of the historic Byers-Evans House
Museum, amid the Evans family’s furnishings. The room serves as the
stage and creates the atmosphere appropriate to the historic nature of
the readings. The museum has always supported local theatre by serving
as a venue for various small companies. All ticket proceeds help support
museum programs, operations and education.
