"Luncheon is served. It's Campbell's soup and tuna fish sandwiches. "
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"Luncheon is served. It's Campbell's soup and tuna fish sandwiches. " /
In the tranquil countryside of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, siblings Vanya and Sonia have spent their lives caring for their ailing parents. Their peaceful existence is shattered when their glamorous movie star sister, Masha, arrives unannounced with her much younger, narcissistic lover, Spike.
Over a whirlwind weekend, the siblings confront their long-held grievances and unrealized dreams. Durang’s Tony Award-winning comedy brilliantly intertwines contemporary absurdity, creating a hilarious and poignant exploration of family dynamics, regret, and the quest for meaning in an ever-changing world.
DECEMBER 13, 14, 15 and 20, 21, 22
Evenings & Matinees
Alliance Theatre
602 E 500 S Suite
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
Written by Christopher Durang
Directed by Patrick Kibbie
with Assistant Director Ellie Otis
DECEMBER 13, 14, 15 and 20, 21, 22 (2024)
About the Play
In the tranquil countryside, siblings Vanya and Sonia have spent their lives caring for their ailing parents. Their peaceful existence is shattered when their glamorous movie star sister, Masha, arrives unannounced with her much younger, narcissistic lover, Spike. Over a whirlwind weekend, the siblings confront their long-held grievances and unrealized dreams.
Directed by Patrick C. Kibbie
Patrick C. Kibbie is a director and stage actor from Salt Lake City, Utah. After a successful career in communications, Patrick decided to follow his passion for acting and directing and graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing and East 15 Acting School in London with an MFA in Theatre Directing. Patrick is a dedicated proponent of the arts, who has directed and performed in productions throughout his career. Patrick has directed and performed in theaters across Utah, England, and beyond. Some of his favorite productions he has directed are Lysistrata, The Laramie Project, and Puffs. Some of his favorite roles he has performed in include Michael in Dancing at Lughnasa, Tartuffe in Tartuffe, and the Pastor in 9 Circles. He is thrilled you could join us for this performance and your support of performing arts in Utah.
with Assistant Director Ellie Otis
Ellie is a local director and actor who has been directing since 2019. After getting her start with Umbrella Theatre Company, Ellie produced and directed a widely successful production of King Lear in 2021. She's since gone on to direct for AnOther Theatre Company and SLC Fringe. In addition, she's assistant directed for the Grand Theatre in Head Over Heels and Arsenic and Old Lace. You may have recently seen her on stage at the Grand as Mary Bennet in Pride and Prejudice or as Rodeo Star Sam Ryder in the collaborative devised cowboy piece with Open Door Productions. She's grateful to Patrick and the wonderful team behind Vanya and friends!