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On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning)

Presented by Central Square Theater at Central Square Theater

May 28-June 21, 2009

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Machetes. Rock ‘n’ Roll. Burma Shave. Dwight D. Eisenhower - audiences will discover the unpredictable land of Terra Incognita with three intrepid women explorers who can never be quite sure where - or when - their next steps will lead them when The Nora Theatre Company presents On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning) at Central Square Theater this spring!

Playing Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, June 21, On the Verge is written by Eric Overmyer, directed by Wesley Savick, and stars Deanna Dunmyer, Alicia Kahn, Anna Waldron, and Barlow Adamson. Eric Overmyer's vividly imaginative On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning) follows the adventures of three fiercely independent Victorian women explorers as they spin through time from 1888 to 1955. As they embark on their trek to an unknown land, it becomes apparent that they are not on an ordinary expedition. While traversing the geography of yearning, they discover within themselves a powerful pull towards the future, absorbing knowledge while they travel through time. Through their encounters with a kaleidoscope of unlikely characters, they satisfy their need for adventure in a journey of wildly unpredictable discovery. Full of pop culture references from the late nineteenth century to the mid 1950s, On the Verge is a play that is both joyfully feminist as well as a masterpiece of rhythm and word. It has become one of Overmyer's most popular works, due to its heightened, dynamic interplay of language and the smart, comic insight into nineteenth century women and culture.

Post-performance talkbacks and other related events will take place during the course of the run of the production; information about them can be found at www.centralsquaretheater.org.

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    Central Square Theater

    450 Massachusetts Avenue
    Cambridge, MA 02139

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    Dates:
    May 28-June 21, 2009

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    Performances are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 PM, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, with matinees on Sundays at 3 PM.

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    • Event Name: On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning)
      "Charms you in the second act."
      Review posted by: Abby from Boston, MA, Jun 18, 2009
      

      You have to make it through intermission on this one, but if you do so you will be rewarded. Marvelous design, great acting, fair direction. A little more plot would have been nice, but what it... Expand

      You have to make it through intermission on this one, but if you do so you will be rewarded. Marvelous design, great acting, fair direction. A little more plot would have been nice, but what it lacked in suspense it made up for in charm. Worth seeing. Collapse

    • Event Name: On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning)
      "Far Out!"
      Comment posted by: Cary M. from newton, ma, Jun 13, 2009
      

      This show is far out! Highly theatrical with a cast to match. Lots of verbiage -- requires attention and smarts. Tough first act -- stick with it -- the payoff is worth it.

      This show is far out! Highly theatrical with a cast to match. Lots of verbiage -- requires attention and smarts. Tough first act -- stick with it -- the payoff is worth it.

    • Event Name: On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning)
      "Loved it!"
      Review posted by: TC from Boston, MA, Jun 11, 2009
      

      I thought the play was great - fabulous acting and the set design was awesome! The second act was definitely more lively and Barlow Adamson's various character roles put a comedic breath of fresh air... Expand

      I thought the play was great - fabulous acting and the set design was awesome! The second act was definitely more lively and Barlow Adamson's various character roles put a comedic breath of fresh air into the story. Wish I could have followed the character Mary on her adventures! Collapse

    • Event Name: On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning)
      "Left at intermission"
      Review posted by: tj from Boston, MA, Jun 08, 2009
      

      My friend and I were both ready to leave within 15 minutes; we politely made it to intermission. Wish I had done more research on this one - content was more obscure than we expected, didn't... Expand

      My friend and I were both ready to leave within 15 minutes; we politely made it to intermission. Wish I had done more research on this one - content was more obscure than we expected, didn't understand half of it and we're both educated people. Should have known when the play started and there were less than 20 people there. Collapse

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    • Event Name: On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning)
      "Charms you in the second act."
      Review posted by: Abby from Boston, MA, Jun 18, 2009
      

      You have to make it through intermission on this one, but if you do so you will be rewarded. Marvelous design, great acting, fair direction. A little more plot would have been nice, but what it... Expand

      You have to make it through intermission on this one, but if you do so you will be rewarded. Marvelous design, great acting, fair direction. A little more plot would have been nice, but what it lacked in suspense it made up for in charm. Worth seeing. Collapse

    • Event Name: On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning)
      "Far Out!"
      Comment posted by: Cary M. from newton, ma, Jun 13, 2009
      

      This show is far out! Highly theatrical with a cast to match. Lots of verbiage -- requires attention and smarts. Tough first act -- stick with it -- the payoff is worth it.

      This show is far out! Highly theatrical with a cast to match. Lots of verbiage -- requires attention and smarts. Tough first act -- stick with it -- the payoff is worth it.

    • Event Name: On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning)
      "Loved it!"
      Review posted by: TC from Boston, MA, Jun 11, 2009
      

      I thought the play was great - fabulous acting and the set design was awesome! The second act was definitely more lively and Barlow Adamson's various character roles put a comedic breath of fresh air... Expand

      I thought the play was great - fabulous acting and the set design was awesome! The second act was definitely more lively and Barlow Adamson's various character roles put a comedic breath of fresh air into the story. Wish I could have followed the character Mary on her adventures! Collapse

    • Event Name: On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning)
      "Left at intermission"
      Review posted by: tj from Boston, MA, Jun 08, 2009
      

      My friend and I were both ready to leave within 15 minutes; we politely made it to intermission. Wish I had done more research on this one - content was more obscure than we expected, didn't... Expand

      My friend and I were both ready to leave within 15 minutes; we politely made it to intermission. Wish I had done more research on this one - content was more obscure than we expected, didn't understand half of it and we're both educated people. Should have known when the play started and there were less than 20 people there. Collapse

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