Wellesley resident to star in OUR TOWN

MOONSTRUCK THEATER COMPANY, in association with Amazing Things Art Center of Framingham, is pleased to present the classic American play OUR TOWN, opening Friday, March 14, and running for seven performances through Sunday, March 23.

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is Thornton Wilder’s most frequently performed work. Set in the early 20th century in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, the play explores the beauty of love, marriage, family and the everyday precious moments that may be taken for granted. Our Town, known for its minimalistic use of set and props, has the Stage Manager narrate the love story of George Gibbs and Emily Webb. As the couple moves through life we are reminded of how important it is to stop and take time to appreciate the significance in the simplest of moments. 

The production features 14 performers from the Boston and MetroWest regions, including Wellesley resident Tess Buckley as Willa Webb, Emily’s independent and spirited younger sister. 

Involved in theater since the sixth grade, Buckley may be familiar to Metrowest audiences as Little Girl from the musical, Ragtime, performed at the Emerson Umbrella. “I wanted to participate in Our Town because the characters are interesting and the idea of breaking the fourth wall throughout the show was unique,” says Buckley. Tess is a freshman at Wellesley High School. In her spare time she is training her new puppy, Coda.

The show is produced by Caroline Fonseca and directed by Matthew Sherman. The production will be presented at Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham, MA.

Tickets are $24 for general admission, $23 for senior citizens and students, $21 for Amazing Things Members, and $12 for children 12 and under.

For tickets, reservations, and more information, visit www.moonstrucktheater.org or call 508-405-ARTS (2787).