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The Last Wide Open

play by Audrey Cefaly
music by Matthew M. Nielson
directed by Jamien Forrest

produced October 2-19, 2019
Lina, a young waitress, and Roberto, an Italian immigrant, have been working together for years but rarely talk. If they do, it’s from a distance or gets lost in translation. But when they find themselves alone in the restaurant during a late-night thunderstorm, their lives begin to intersect in surprising and mystical ways. Three alternate realities unfold as Lina and Roberto discover the unusual ways the universe conspires to bring them together. Fate plays its hand in this romantic play that features original songs and music. 

The Last Wide Open is appropriate for ages 12 & up. Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission.

Cast
Jordan Gullikson as Roberto
Charlotte Munson* as Lina

Production Team
Scenic Design: Jeff Modereger
Lighting Design: Joe Cabrera
Costume Design: Rébecca Lafon
Sound Design: Dylan Friedman
Props Master: Sue Wade
Technical Director: Chuck Padula
Music Consultant: Stacy Chadwell
Production Stage Manager: Jules Calnan
Assistant Stage Manager: Juls Sundberg
​Master Electrician: Avery Bacon

*Actor appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association. Production stills courtesy of Lindsay Raymondjack Photography.

Performance Space



Main Street Landing Black Box Theatre
60 Lake Street, 3rd Floor, Burlington, VT 05401

The Lobby, Box Office, and Bar opens an hour prior to showtime. The performance space doors will open a half hour prior to showtime. All performances are General Admission seating.

Learn more about nearby parking and restaurants.

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Heart-warming. Sweet. Downright funny.

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There is something wonderfully effortless about The Last Wide Open.

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Imaginative, vibrant, heart-felt. A mystical, delicate gem of a play.

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The Last Wide Open


play by Audrey Cefaly
music by Matthew M. Nielson
directed by Jamien Forrest

produced October 2-19, 2019

All performances take place at 

Main Street Landing 
​Performing Arts Center
Black Box Theatre
60 Lake Street, 3rd Floor
Burlington, VT 05401

The Lobby, Box Office, and Bar opens an hour prior to showtime. The performance space doors will open a half hour prior to showtime. All performances are General Admission seating.

Learn more about nearby parking and restaurants.
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Lina, a young waitress, and Roberto, an Italian immigrant, have been working together for years but rarely talk. If they do, it’s from a distance or gets lost in translation. But when they find themselves alone in the restaurant during a late-night thunderstorm, their lives begin to intersect in surprising and mystical ways. Three alternate realities unfold as Lina and Roberto discover the unusual ways the universe conspires to bring them together. Fate plays its hand in this romantic play that features original songs and music. 

The Last Wide Open is appropriate for ages 12 & up. Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission.

Cast
Jordan Gullikson as Roberto
Charlotte Munson* as Lina

Production Team
Scenic Design: Jeff Modereger
Lighting Design: Joe Cabrera
Costume Design: Rébecca Lafon
Sound Design: Dylan Friedman
Props Master: Sue Wade
Technical Director: Chuck Padula
Music Consultant: Stacy Chadwell
Production Stage Manager: Jules Calnan
Assistant Stage Manager: Juls Sundberg
​Master Electrician: Avery Bacon

Behind the Scenes


""Heart-warming. Sweet. Downright funny..."
​-City Beat
"Imaginative, vibrant, heart-felt. A mystical, delicate gem of a play." ​-Tony Dallas Theatre Reviews
"There is something wonderfully effortless about The Last Wide Open." ​-Cincinnati Enquirer
​*Actor appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association. Production stills courtesy of Lindsay Raymondjack Photography.

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