On tap this week we’re returning to a series of podcasts called “Pre-Show,” which offers early looks at upcoming MainStage productions at Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette. We’ll talk with directors, performers, planners, and designers and get a preview of what’s about to take the stage at the historic Monon Depot Theatre.
Flanagan’s Wake, originating in Chicago and presented at various venues nationwide, was first brought to Lafayette in 2012. The production bounced around to several venues in town before coming to Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, and was subsequently postponed twice due to Covid. “Flanagan’s” is interactive, improvisational theatre in which members of the troupe take one- or two-word suggestions from the audience and run with them. Where we go each night is determined by the audience…
This year brings a new crop of performers, with two cast members from last year’s production. We’re very excited to unleash the new villagers upon our audiences.
It opens at Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette on Thursday, March 16th and runs the 17th and 18th. Go to lafayettecivic.org for information and tickets.
This year’s production is presented In Loving Memory of Ted and Helen Anderson.
I spoke with Sarah Mishler, who plays Fiona Finn, the grieving fiancé of the deceased Flanagan, and Helen Coats, who plays town eccentric and mystic, Kathleen Mooney. Interestingly, Sarah played the part of Kathleen last year, so we have a, if you’ll excuse me, “old Kathleen/new Kathleen” dynamic here.
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