check WOW!
"Under Nguyen’s authoritative, nuanced direction,
Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter
is yet another Chance Theater triumph, a powerful, moving, beautifully performed and staged drama which
has much to say to and
about our world today."
-- Stage Scene LA

"A MUST-SEE!!
Under Nguyen's insightful, humane direction, Myatt's work becomes a gut-wrenching experience--both emotionally and theatrically. The Chance cast is superb."

-- Stage Happenings

"Oanh Nguyen's taut direction allows for just the right
amount of pathos coupled
with wry humor."
-- Back Stage West

"One of the most truly memorable dramas of the year."
-- Buena Park Independent

"Fresh and original.
Oanh Nguyen directs with sensitivity and compassion."
-- Examiner.com

"Myatt and Nguyen cast an undeniable spell through a series of odd confrontations among a cross-section of the walking wounded"
-- Variety

"When the script and director Oanh Nguyen really get down to business, we begin to see for ourselves what Jenny's courage and dedication have wrought within her. "
-- Orange County Register

"This production can be commended for its brave and valiant efforts to dramatize an all-too-real situation many of our homebound service men and women are faced with in these uneasy times."
-- Broadway World

STRONG LANGUAGE
MATURE
THEMES

 

 

OVATION RECOMMENDED

April 16 - May 16, 2010
Welcome Home,
Jenny Sutter

by Julie Marie Myatt
Directed by Artistic Director Oanh Nguyen^*


Sometimes you need to get lost
to find yourself again


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE!
A present-day story of personal recovery and acceptance. Upon her return from a difficult tour of duty in Iraq, wounded Marine Sergeant Jenny Sutter finds herself lost in the California desert, without the body and mind she once knew. The eccentric inhabitants of a makeshift community give her the homecoming she needs before returning to her previous life. An edgy and poignant drama, Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter brings fascinating insight to a timely theme.

NOTE: This play contains strong language and mature themes.

 

Fri at 8pm
Sat at 3pm & 8pm
Sun at 2pm

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The Chance is offering active duty military, veterans, and reservists two free tickets to this production (based on availability)
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Discount tickets for Thursday evenings and Saturday Matinees
Discounts for Seniors and Students

 

Creative Team
  • Playwright : Julie Marie Myatt
  • Director : Oanh Nguyen^*
  • Set Designer : Shaun Motley
  • Lighting Designer : KC Wilkerson
  • Costume Designer : Anthony Tran
  • Sound Desigenr : Dave Mickey
  • Stage Managers : Courtny Greenough* and Rosalynn Nguyen*
Performers
  • Jenny Sutter : Brenda Banda
  • Lou : Jennifer Ruckman*
  • Buddy : Casey Long*
  • Donald : Brandon Sean Pearson
  • Cheryl : Karen Webster*
  • Hugo : Maxwell Myers
* Chance Theater Resident Company Member
^ Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Preview with talkback
Fri, Apr 16 @ 8pm

Opening Night and Gala Reception
Sat, Apr 17 @ 8pm

ReACT Shindig w/ special guest: Julie Marie Myatt
Sun, Apr 18 @ 5pm

2-FOR-1 Thursday
Thu, Apr 22 @ 8pm