A Bright New Boise
One of the finest playwrights at work today. Mr. Hunter's plays are notable, or rather remarkable, for their laid-back simplicity and the depth of the compassion he shows for his characters.
The Wall Street Journal
Why see A Bright New Boise?
Everybody wants a family, right?
The award-winning play, A Bright New Boise, is coming to the Iowa Stage! Creator of the script is critically acclaimed playwright Samuel D. Hunter, whose manuscript was recently adapted into the Academy Award winning movie The Whale.A Bright New Boise is directed by Alex Wendel and stars Michael Harris as the lead. A funny yet emotional play for all!
What's it about?
Packing up his life and moving from rural Idaho, Will moved to Boise to start anew. Well, not entirely! In Boise resides Will's son, who he gave up for adoption many years ago. Will upends his entire life looking for a chance to reconnect. Along the way, we see him navigate a new job, the internal politics that follow, family struggles, and more!
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