Next Fall
Next Fall
by Geoffrey Nauffts
Directed by Derek Bertelsen
April 25 – May 25, 2013
Chicago Premiere
About the show: Next Fall follows the ups and downs of an unlikely couple – Luke, who’s devoutly religious and Adam, who’s an atheist. Despite their differences, they manage to make it work during their five years together. When an accident changes everything, Adam must turn to Luke’s family and friends for support… and answers. Next Fall paints a touching and witty portrait of modern romance, asking the hard questions about commitment, love and faith.
Special Feature in the Chicago Sun-Times by playwright Geoffrey Nauffts: Setting the Stage
PRODUCTION TEAM
Derek Bertelsen* - Director
Samantha Barr* - Stage Management/Lighting Designer
Amanda Lautermilch - Assistant Director
Alexandra Bennett* - Dramaturg
Dannie Moore - Assistant Stage Manager
Jeremiah Barr* - Set/Projection Designer
Ray Kasper* - Sound Designer
Allison Smith - Costume Designer
Amy Kasper* & Lea Tobin* - Co-Props Designers
Jeremiah Barr*- Production Photographer
*denotes AstonRep company member
CAST
Mark Jacob Chaitin - Luke
Ryan Hamlin - Adam
Curtis Jackson - Brandon
Lona Livingston - Arlene
Jim Morley - Butch
Aja Wiltshire* - Holly
Reviews
“The cast give them life and humor—particularly Ryan Hamlin and Mark Jacob Chaitin, who play Adam and Luke, and Lona Livingston and Jim Morley, who play Luke's parents. The result is charming, funny, and, ultimately, moving.”
— Chicago Reader
“Mr. Chaitin and Mr. Hamlin are both sensational in their roles as Luke and Adam. Not once do you ever question their sincerity, truth and passion for one another. By the time the end comes around, you cannot help but be moved by their journey.”