The Gin Game at Park Square Theatre

The Gin Game
by D.L. Coburn | Directed by Faye Price
Featuring Twin Cities favorites Greta Oglesby and Terry Hempleman

Step into a world of wit, rivalry, and reflection with The Gin Game, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that deftly balances humor and pathos. In the quiet confines of a retirement home, two elderly residents, Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey, form an unexpected bond over games of gin rummy. As Weller’s frustrations grow each time Fonsia wins a hand, their card games transform into a high-stakes battle of wits and truths.

Through their encounters, Weller and Fonsia reveal deeply held regrets, disappointments, and hopes, turning each card game into a metaphor for the game of life itself. With moments of both compassion and conflict, The Gin Game poignantly examines the complexities of aging, loneliness, and the search for human connection, questioning whether life’s unpredictable “hands” bring victory or defeat.

Join us for an evening that blends humor with thought-provoking themes, exploring resilience, vulnerability, and the impact of time on our lives.

Age Recommendation: 10+
Themes: Aging, Loneliness, Human Connection, Society’s Treatment of the Aged, Life’s Unpredictability

Authors

• D.L. Coburn

Tony Awards and Nominations for The Gin Game