New Repertory Theatre Announces Extension of BAKERSFIELD MIST, 3/25

The New Repertory Theatre announces a one-week extension of the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Bakersfield Mist by Stephen Sachs. Originally set to perform in the Black Box Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts through March 18, the New Repertory Theatre and Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater co-production now runs through March 25, 2012.

“We’re thrilled with the positive response to Bakersfield Mist,” says Artistic Director Jim Petosa. “It’s a testament to the play itself and the collaboration of fine work between Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT) and New Rep.” 

Directed by Jeff Zinn, Bakersfield Mist features area favorites Ken Cheeseman and Paula Langton as Lionel Percy and Maude Gutman, respectively.

In BAKERSFIELD MIST, Maude Gutman has bought the ugliest thrift store painting she could get her hands on as a gag gift. After the painting is rejected, Maude tries to offload it at a yard sale where she learns it might be much more than junk—it just might be the “find of the century,” an undiscovered Jackson Pollock painting. When Lionel Percy, a renowned art expert, arrives at Maude’s trailer to investigate the painting’s potential, the two embark on a fiery debate over class, truth, and what we personally perceive as valuable. Inspired by true events, this new play asks, what makes a work of art truly authentic?

New Repertory Theatre produces plays that speak powerfully to the essential ideas of our time. Through the passion and electricity of live theater performed to the highest standards of excellence, New Rep expands and challenges the human spirit of both artists and audience. New Rep presents world premieres, contemporary and classic works in several intimate settings. We are committed to education and outreach, including special dedication to the creation of innovative in-school programming and providing access to underserved audiences. New Rep is an active advocate for the arts and a major voice in the national dialogue defining the role of theater in our culture.