blue surge by rebecca gilman

“A fabulous performance from Trent Baker, opposite him Magrath achieves a complex chemistry…” Cameron Woodhead - The Age

“The acting is as powerful and as fearless as the writing…Winterfall is shaping up as the Red Stitch of the North.” Chris Boyd - The Herald Sun

“The relationships… are poignantly and sensitively realised……Winterfall is Melbourne’s best kept Indie Theatre secret…” Liza Dezfouli - Australian Stage On-Line

What happens when you delve into the small space that can divide a feeling of hope from one of hopelessness?

Rebecca Gilman’s Blue Surge is an intimate examination of class struggle in America today.

Curt is a small time cop in Midwestern America; Sandy is the nineteen year old prostitute he tries to arrest, then attempts to help.

Curt comes from poor circumstances, he’s an honest guy, doing the best he can, with a few small dreams. Sandy comes from a difficult background, she’s a pragmatic newcomer to the world of prostitution, and Curt sees a better life, full of potential for her.

Watch what happens when both Curt and Sandy try to get a foothold into the American Dream.

Gilman is well known for her cutting edge social commentary. Her works include Spinning Into Butter, the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Glory of Living and Boy Gets Girl.

What the Critics are saying about Winterfall…

“A finely chiselled performance…The acting is certainly of a high standard…” The Age

“This is Masterful Theatre. Nothing is lacking…well worth seeing.” Australian Stage On Line

“Winterfall is getting increasing attention for small scale, high quality productions.” Arts Hub

Winterfall Theatre presents Blue Surge by Rebecca Gilman

Directed by Paola Unger

Cast - Trent Baker  Justin Hosking  Cassandra MaGrath  Eloise Oxer  Holly Shanahan

Set & Costume Design - Daniel Harvey   Lighting Design - Roxzan Bowes

@ The Theatre Husk 161A Heidelberg Rd Northcote

Preview Wednesday August 25@7.30pm      Opening Night Thursday August 26@7.30pm

Season Wed to Sat @7.30pm Sun@6pm August 27 until September 12

Please note there is no show Wednesday 1st September

Warning Blue Surge has scenes depicting Nudity and Semi Nudity

Previews $15 Concession $25 Full $30

Bookings 0432 822 520 or theatrehusk@gmail.com