THE CHILDREN
April 9 - May 15, 2022
Portland Center Stage: Ellyn Bye Studio
By Lucy Kirkwood
Directed by Luan Schooler
Retired nuclear physicists, Robin and Hazel, have cobbled together a functional, if challenging life after the nearby nuclear power station they engineered melts down. Homemade yogurt and yoga see them through the days without regular electricity or potable water until Rose, an old friend and former colleague, shows up with a frightening request. The past and future collide in profoundly personal and ethical ways, as they must answer for the responsibility they owe to The Children. A timely and tantalizing look at the cost of climate change and what, if anything, does one generation owe the next.
Want to use a FLEX PASS?
Playbill
Study Guide
Additional Dates to Know:
April 9 – 14: Previews
Saturday, April 23rd: Student Saturday (matinee)
Friday, April 29th: Highlight Night 1 (evening)
Saturday, April 30th: Open Captioning (matinee)
Wednesday, May 4th: Student Matinee
Wednesday, May 4th: ASL Interpreted (evening)
Friday, May 6th: Audio Described (evening)
Sunday, May 8th: Highlight Night 2 (matinee)
Education Resources
Prep for The Children with this book and movie list from the Multnomah County Library.
Get Into the World
Press
“[A] compelling saga, not only because of Lucy Kirkwood’s writing, but because the actors inhabit their dramatic roles flawlessly.”
“Director Luan Schooler coaxes brilliant performances from three accomplished and experienced actors.”
Photos
Videos
Show Sponsors
John Ragno