Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? opens at Gallery Theater
By Edward Albee
Directed by David Bates (davidbwriter@onlinenw.com)
Recipient of the 1963 Tony Award® for Best Play.
George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap.
When they arrive, the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn’t care less. But underneath the edgy banter lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair.
George and Martha’s inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by the enormous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves: a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship.
In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives.
Featuring Reese Madden, Lance Nuttman, Jordan Reed, Holly Spencer
Show dates: October 10 to 26, 2025
Show times: Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.
Ticket prices: Adult $20, Senior $18, Student $16
Ages: 16+
Buy tickets: Purchase tickets on the Gallery Theater website (gallerytheater.org/tickets) or at the box office.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best Revival of a Play | |
| 2013 | Best Revival of a Play | Winner |
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210 NE Ford Street McMinnville, Oregon 97128
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