With candor and humor, Clark’s play explores what it means to stand beside a woman you love in a time of crisis. Five actors play thirteen compelling characters, all based on interviews with men about their experiences as cancer caregivers. From one man’s misguided attempt to build a homemade prosthetic to another’s windshield-smashing rage, these ordinary guys have extraordinary tales to tell.

Megan Gogerty Loves You Very Much

By Megan Gogerty
November 21 - 30

A semi-autobiographical tale from Iowa playwright Megan Gogerty, who left the audience whooping with glee after recounting an encounter with Hillary Clinton in Walking the Wire 2008. She’s back with an evening of (timely) political commentary, where she follows the nation’s progress from the 2004 election through this November. Our nation’s journey from the doldrums of despair to cautious optimism is mirrored in our hero’s personal journey from Los Angeles to Iowa. Gogerty loves You and America too!

Small Miracles

December 13 and 14

Guys on Ice: An Ice Fishing Musical Comedy

Book and Lyrics by Fred Alley

Music by James Kaplan
January 23 - February 22

Join long-time pals Lloyd and Marvin in their ice fishing shanty. The guys keep warm with a mutual appreciation for good bait, cold beer and the Green Bay Packers. As Marvin anxiously awaits his opportunity to appear on a cable TV fishing show, both pals scramble to protect their cold ones from fellow angler, Ernie the Moocher. With musical numbers like “Ode to a Snowmobile Suit” and “Fish is de Miracle Food”, Guys On Ice is sure to charm your wool socks off!

Walking the Wire: Monologues at Riverside
March 5 - 8

Raising Medusa
By Barbara Lau
April 2 - April 19

Raising Medusa presents a fascinating blend of reality and ancient wisdom, a mother-daughter duo and fiesty Greek chorus, bold dialogue and heart-stopping poetry. Poet / playwright Barbara Lau's premiere is a fresh narrative on loss and rebirth as both children and parents struggle to redefine themselves as separate individuals.