A Poetic and Unflinching Portrait of a Literary Icon's Final Hours
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Community Theatre at Woodbury Launches 12th Season with Hemingway’s PromiseA Poetic and Unflinching Portrait of a Literary Icon’s Final Hours
Woodbury, CT — August 20, 2025 — Community Theatre at Woodbury proudly announces the opening production of its 12th season, Hemingway’s Promise, an intimate and haunting staged reading of a new drama by the late B.L. Walker, a beloved local playwright. The performances will be held on September 12, 13, and 14 at the historic Woodbury Old Town Hall, 5 Mountain Road, Woodbury, CT.
Set in the quiet isolation of Hemingway’s Idaho home, the play unravels the fragile boundaries between reality and memory as the iconic writer confronts the ghosts of his past—lovers, friends, and family—each seeking absolution, confrontation, or farewell. Raw, poetic, and unrelenting, Hemingway’s Promise dares to stare into the heart of a man facing the edge, offering audiences a profound meditation on legacy, regret, and the shadows we all carry.
“This production is deeply human, unafraid to explore both the beauty and the torment of Hemingway’s life,” says Director Sarah Robards. “It’s a play that lingers long after the curtain falls.”
The production is made possible in part by a generous donation from the Woodbury Junior Women’s Club. In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, donations will be accepted at performances to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. An audience talk back will be offered after each performance with members of the cast and creative team.
Creative Team and Cast:? Written by the late B.L. Walker? Directed by Sarah Robards? Produced and Stage Managed by Kris Geddes? Lighting and Sound Design by Bill Geddes? Featuring: Melissa Cowan, Alex Gellweiler, Bibiana Glen, David Gordon, Roger Grace,Will Jeffries, Joyce Schroeder, and Caitlin Williams
Performance Schedule:? Friday, September 12 at 7:30 PM? Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 PM? Sunday, September 14 at 1:00 PMat Woodbury Old Town Hall, 5 Mountain Rd., Woodbury, CT 06798
Tickets & Information:For ticket reservations and more details, please visit ctaw-ct.org.
Rhonda Stokes presents a donation from the Woodbury Junior Women’s Club to CTAW board members. From left, Kris Geddes, Rhonda Stokes, Maureen Denver, and Caitlin Chuckta.