When Jodi, a high school senior, abruptly decides that she does not want to go to college, Annie and Neil see their carefully crafted script for her life crumble before their eyes. At the same time, they realize that they have placed all their own hopes and dreams on their daughter's shoulders and now must reconsider what will make them happy. Spud Ketchum, an old friend and now an admissions officer at Annie's alma mater, enters the picture as does Tucker Nugent, a self-appointed "friend of the family". Together, they muddle through to find a new path to their own redefined and more authentic happiness.
"THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS is a slice of life that rings true, while also being really funny," wrote BroadwayWorld.com. Variety wrote, "Offers laughs and knowing nods, especially for baby boomers."
Dreamcatcher's cast features Resident Acting Company members Harry Patrick Christian (Montclair), Scott McGowan (Maplewood), David Miceli (NYC), and Harriett Trangucci (Summit). Completing the cast is Sarah Albano, a student at Drew University, appearing for the first time with Dreamcatcher. Artistic Director Laura Ekstrand (Livingston) directs, assisted by Stage Manager Erica Conrad (Montclair).
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS will run at Dreamcatcher from Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 15. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $27 general admission, $22 for seniors, and $17 for students, with special rates for subscribers and groups. Students pay only $10 on First Friday, October 30, and seniors pay only $10 on Senior Sunday, the November 1 matinee. The facility is wheelchair accessible. As always, Assistive Listening devices for the hearing impaired and advance large print scripts are available by prior arrangement. For more information about any of these special programs, please visit http://www.dreamcatcherrep.org.
Performances are at The Baird, located at 5 Mead Street in Meadowland Park, a few blocks from the center of downtown South Orange. For information and tickets for any of Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre's programs, please contact Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre at The Baird, 5 Mead Street, South Orange, NJ 07079, 973-378-7754, ext. 2228, or purchase tickets online at http://www.DreamcatcherRep.org.
