Town Players of New Canaan Present: Ordinary People

Town Players of New Canaan Present: Ordinary People February 17 - March 5

TOP ACTORS WILL “WOW” YOU IN THIS POWERFUL PLAY … EXPLORING THE DIFFICULT ISSUE OF MENTAL HEALTH.

This play is based on the Oscar-winning “Best Picture” movie starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore and Timothy Hutton, by first-time director Robert Redford, and the best-selling novel by Judith Guest. It explores the complex relationships of an ordinary family struggling to heal from an unexpected tragedy.

Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.

In presenting this emotional story, we endeavor to contribute to the conversation within our community around the important issue of mental health. Through the unique experience of live theater, we seek to encourage contemplation and conversation, destigmatize mental illness, and increase empathy for those who are struggling. After all, each of us is an ordinary person who, at any time, could experience sudden hardship like the Jarretts. Our shared understanding of this universal dilemma brings us together and reminds us of our humanity.

We also aim to raise awareness of the many wonderful resources New Canaan and our neighboring communities offer for mental health support. Additionally, we thank our sponsors: Silver Hill Hospital, New Canaan Human Services, Connecticut Humanities, and Russell and Katie Barksdale. We are especially grateful to Dr. Michael Groat, chief clinical officer at Silver Hill Hospital, for advising our cast and crew as they strive to identify with the characters and for hosting talkbacks with our audiences following each Sunday matinee performance.

Produced by: Patricia Spugani

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Deborah Burke
Assistant Director: Nova Hall

CAST

CONRAD JARRETT: Cooper Smithers
CAL JARRETT: Eric Dino
BETH JARRETT: Kitty Robertson
DR. BERGER: Will Jeffries
JEANNINE PRATT : Ryan Overley-Ryan
KAREN ALDRICH : Chandler Hall
JOE LAZENBY: Laszlo Balazs
COACH SALAN: Gus Bottazzi
KEVIN STILLMAN: Tyler Nuzzo-Dozier
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