Beck Center to Stage Regional Premiere of MOTHERS AND SONS

Beck Center for the Arts presents the regional premiere of Mothers and Sons October 9 through November 15, 2015 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Buy early and save with promo code: FAMILY to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by October 8.

Written by four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, this timely new play shows the aftermath of the AIDS crisis as Katharine, a lonely widow, unexpectedly visits the ex-partner of her son who died from the disease. Upon arrival, she discovers this man now has a husband and child. Their time together leads her to realize how much she missed, the life her son might have led, and how society has changed around her. Mothers and Sons ultimately shows the transformative nature of forgiveness and the evolving definition of family.

Beck Center welcomes back renowned director Sarah May, who recently helmed the acclaimed productions of 33 Variations, The Pitman Painters, Race, and Wings in the Studio Theater. The talented cast includes Catherine Albers as Katharine, David Bugher and Scott Esposito as Cal and Will, and 8 year-old Ian McLaughin as Bud. Albers appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA). "What an honor it is to be working with such an amazing cast in this Terrence McNally play," remarked May. "For almost fifty years his plays have chronicled the changing world of gay life in America; this is an opportunity to discuss ongoing issues in the gay and transgender communities, AIDS research, and the need for families to come together with compassion."

Post-performance talkbacks focusing on the various themes within the play will follow performances on Sundays, October 11 and 18, and November 8 and 15. Panelists will include experts in the fields of AIDS research, new family dynamics, and LGBTQQA topics such as bullying and marriage equality.

Tickets are $31 for adults, $27 for seniors (65 and older), and $12 for students with a valid I.D. A $3 service fee per ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Preview Night on Thursday, October 8 is $10 with general admission seating. Group discounts are available for parties of four or more. Purchase tickets online at beckcenter.org, or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available.

This production of Mothers and Sons is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. It is generously sponsored the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.

Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions on two stages, arts education programming for all ages and abilities, including dance, music, theater, visual arts, and creative arts therapies for individuals with special needs, outreach education, and free gallery exhibitions.

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