The Niceties

By Eleanor Burgess

February 19 - March 7, 2020

Directed by Scott Palmer

The Family That We Choose

When an ambitious young black student meets with her esteemed white professor to go over a paper the student is writing about the American Revolution, sparks fly as the two women engage in a discussion about who gets to tell the real story of America. Both women are brilliant, both are passionate, and they both believe they are 100% right. It doesn’t take long for a conversation about grammar and punctuation moves into dangerous territory neither of them are prepared for; the implications are profound and cannot be undone. Can these two women, who have so much in common, find a way forward in a world that wants to ensure they never come to agreement?

The Niceties is generously sponsored by The Kantor Family Fund, Marcia & Don Liebich, Carol P. Nie and Tedde & Jim Reid.

Community discussion with United Vision for Idaho is generously sponsored by Marcia & Don Liebich and Robin Leavitt & Terry Friedlander.

Show Notes

Content Advisory: This play discusses race relations, racism, institutional racism, and white supremacy in a frank and adult manner, and also includes themes of an adult nature.

Recommended Age: This play is appropriate for audiences aged 16 years and older.

Approximate Run Time: The Niceties is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

Cast

Janine Bosko...................Claudia McCain*
Zoe Reed....................Alexis Ulrich*

* Member of Actor’s Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Creative Team

Direction...................Scott Palmer
Costume Design...................Maria Gerhardt
Lighting Design...................Maranda Jenkins
Production Stage Management...................K.O. Ogilvie*
Scenic Design...................Joe Lavigne
Production Assistant / Dramaturg...................Chris Henderson
Technical Direction...................Patrick Szczotka

* Member of Actor’s Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Beyond the Curtain Special Performances & Special Pricing

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FIRST WEDNESDAY / PAY WHAT YOU FEEL PREVIEW
WED, FEB 19, 7:30PM

Join us for the first performance of a play and literally pay what you’d like. Tickets go on sale at the Liberty Theatre box office one hour before the performance. There are no reserved seats; simply buy your ticket, find a seat and enjoy the show. If you’d prefer to reserve your seats, you may also purchase your tickets at full price for this performance.

FIRST THURSDAY / SECOND NIGHT PREVIEW “24” ($24 tickets)
THU, FEB 20, 7:30PM

All tickets on these dates are discounted to $24 in honor of COF’s 24th season.

FIRST FRIDAY / OPENING NIGHT (LIMITED TICKETS!)
FRI, FEB 21, 6:45PM

Pre-show 20-minute “Opening Night Lecture” by Producing Artistic Director Scott Palmer, followed by a 10-minute Q&A (45 minutes prior to curtain) and post-show “Opening Night” reception.

FIRST SATURDAY / EDUCATOR NIGHT & DATE NIGHT
SAT, FEB 22, 7:30PM

$15 tickets are available on these dates to currently employed educators and school administrators. Tickets may be purchased in advance. Limit two tickets per person. Date Night offers a pre-show happy ½-hour with discounted wine, beer and bubbly; deals at local partner restaurants; and a chance to win fabulous prizes.

MATINEE / BACKSTAGE TOUR & POST-SHOW CHAT BACK
SUN, MAR 1, 3PM

Immediately following the performance, stay for a thought-provoking and fun discussion with the artists and creative staff. And enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the design elements that went into creating the show.

“10 for $10″

At each performance, 10 seats are sold for $10 each at the box office starting one hour prior to curtain. Limit two tickets per person.

GROUP PRICING

Groups of 8 or more receive $35 tickets (a $5 savings per ticket, if you are not a member of The Center!).

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Ticket Prices

$35 member / $40 nonmember
$35 senior (62 and over)
$15 student (with student ID)
$35 group (8 or more)
Second Night 24—All tickets $24 Full Price

*Ticket prices do not include taxes or processing fees.

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